Hardcore ASMR - Add A Leaf Edition
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Date: 2022-10-27
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Stuck
My dad (born 1901 in the rust belt of SW PA) never bought a new car. And to all of his cars (usually a 5-10 year old Chevy, he added 1 or 2 plies from leaf springs purchased from the local junk yard. Longer U-bolts he had the local blacksmith make - and any excess was cut off with a hacksaw (he never owned an acetylene torch. Spring center bolts were available from the local parts stores. Clamps on the springs were separated using a hammer and chisel and beaten back into shape with a sledge hammer. Lubrication (if there was any) was provided from the drippings from oil cans he had used to changed his oil (there was always a little left in the can after pouring it into the crankcase, so he'd prop them up to drain them and collect what came out. Waste not, want not. Back in the 50s and 60s, there was a choice. Non-detergent oil (cheap) or detergent oil (more expensive. Pop always used detergent. Our old cars never let us down. Torque wrench? What was that? He started being a mechanic on the model T. Eventually, he worked at a GMC garage and then on heavy equipment. Pop was the definition of an old school mechanic. He taught me a lot. This video was a trip down memory lane for me. Thanks.
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My dad (born 1901 in the rust belt of SW PA) never bought a new car. And to all of his cars (usually a 5-10 year old Chevy, he added 1 or 2 plies from leaf springs purchased from the local junk yard. Longer U-bolts he had the local blacksmith make - and any excess was cut off with a hacksaw (he never owned an acetylene torch. Spring center bolts were available from the local parts stores. Clamps on the springs were separated using a hammer and chisel and beaten back into shape with a sledge hammer. Lubrication (if there was any) was provided from the drippings from oil cans he had used to changed his oil (there was always a little left in the can after pouring it into the crankcase, so he'd prop them up to drain them and collect what came out. Waste not, want not. Back in the 50s and 60s, there was a choice. Non-detergent oil (cheap) or detergent oil (more expensive. Pop always used detergent. Our old cars never let us down. Torque wrench? What was that? He started being a mechanic on the model T. Eventually, he worked at a GMC garage and then on heavy equipment. Pop was the definition of an old school mechanic. He taught me a lot. This video was a trip down memory lane for me. Thanks.
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Chris
Awe. this video with out you explaining why is just not the same, but on that note even without you talking the video is still enjoyable. Things we missed are the year of the truck, why only one leaf spring, the sheep noise when you spry on the anti rust wax, and the commentary in between. Gunner S is right you are truly blessed to not have co-workers slack jawing in your ear all day.
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Awe. this video with out you explaining why is just not the same, but on that note even without you talking the video is still enjoyable. Things we missed are the year of the truck, why only one leaf spring, the sheep noise when you spry on the anti rust wax, and the commentary in between. Gunner S is right you are truly blessed to not have co-workers slack jawing in your ear all day.
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sam
I like to think of myself as knowing a thing or 2 about working on cars, but i never knew people rebuilt leaf springs. Talk about having a throw-away mindset. Thanks for showing the most efficient way one can get it done.
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I like to think of myself as knowing a thing or 2 about working on cars, but i never knew people rebuilt leaf springs. Talk about having a throw-away mindset. Thanks for showing the most efficient way one can get it done.
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autos
Ahh I miss the Mr. O, play by play. Would it be better if I was doing this on my own vehicle to paint the C-clamp things? And why only 1 leaf spring and not them all? Is it a height thing or was 1 of the springs broke?
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Ahh I miss the Mr. O, play by play. Would it be better if I was doing this on my own vehicle to paint the C-clamp things? And why only 1 leaf spring and not them all? Is it a height thing or was 1 of the springs broke?
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thomas
great job on your rendition. i work alone and have conversations with the universe all day. bet that was a pain in the azz to get done with all the disruptions im sure u had. probably some cuss words edited out
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great job on your rendition. i work alone and have conversations with the universe all day. bet that was a pain in the azz to get done with all the disruptions im sure u had. probably some cuss words edited out
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Ray
I did an Add a Leaf kit on a mid 80's Dodge Ram Charger I had. It really wasn't that bad of a kit. It gave me about a 1. 5 lift and I ran 33 Mud Kings on 15 x 8 chrome modular wheels. It looked good too!
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I did an Add a Leaf kit on a mid 80's Dodge Ram Charger I had. It really wasn't that bad of a kit. It gave me about a 1. 5 lift and I ran 33 Mud Kings on 15 x 8 chrome modular wheels. It looked good too!
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Chad
Ahh you show off! I seen the way you finessed that impact. And what is that salt water ur spraying? Haha jk much love from outside the rust belt. Not used to the silence so I figured I d do some yapping
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Ahh you show off! I seen the way you finessed that impact. And what is that salt water ur spraying? Haha jk much love from outside the rust belt. Not used to the silence so I figured I d do some yapping
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Marc
I only hope the ASMR thing doesn't go further. Love your experience and teaching methodology. The humor is awesome also! Keep it coming, Eric.
I get it if you had a not talking kind of day.
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I only hope the ASMR thing doesn't go further. Love your experience and teaching methodology. The humor is awesome also! Keep it coming, Eric.
I get it if you had a not talking kind of day.
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mb
Edumacational and soothinlatin'. Also, I totally heard the ending. The insty, the facepage, and remember viewers if he can do it, you can do it, thanks for watchin'! guitar riff and drums
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Edumacational and soothinlatin'. Also, I totally heard the ending. The insty, the facepage, and remember viewers if he can do it, you can do it, thanks for watchin'! guitar riff and drums
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Darkwing
YOU DO REALIZE we come for the banter right? I mean COME ON im feeling kinda ripped off. Not so much of a HI mrs O Nah your cool eric not feeling it i get it have a great day
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YOU DO REALIZE we come for the banter right? I mean COME ON im feeling kinda ripped off. Not so much of a HI mrs O Nah your cool eric not feeling it i get it have a great day
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badgerthegrouch
You sir are probably the second most thorough mechanic I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I'd give you first but I watched the other IRL. Thanks Eric!
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You sir are probably the second most thorough mechanic I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I'd give you first but I watched the other IRL. Thanks Eric!
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Bobby
Has for me I hope you don't stick to this ASMR stuff. World is crazy enough, in my humble opinion. That's has honest as I know to be. Thank you Eric. All my best.
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Has for me I hope you don't stick to this ASMR stuff. World is crazy enough, in my humble opinion. That's has honest as I know to be. Thank you Eric. All my best.
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oldman
Almost didn't click on the video. That ASMR stuff makes me want to rip my ears off and put and g&n in my mouth. I have never understood people listening it.
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Almost didn't click on the video. That ASMR stuff makes me want to rip my ears off and put and g&n in my mouth. I have never understood people listening it.
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The
Eric, where's the Hi there viewers. Your technical evaluation of the process is what is fun! This is like when I work on my cars, just noise from the tools.
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Eric, where's the Hi there viewers. Your technical evaluation of the process is what is fun! This is like when I work on my cars, just noise from the tools.
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