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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024

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  • @gastonave
    @gastonave 3 года назад +3641

    The most amazing thing about this man is that he doesn't seem to even realize how amazing he is.

    • @se7encureton
      @se7encureton 3 года назад +58

      Best part of him

    • @stevestacy1907
      @stevestacy1907 3 года назад +13

      I like that one or two of those ice job

    • @henkholdingastate
      @henkholdingastate 3 года назад +44

      Perhaps the hallmark of ones who really are something

    • @Largepro21
      @Largepro21 3 года назад +5

      💯

    • @kscory8577
      @kscory8577 3 года назад +42

      I have met him in person and he is a very cool guy. He brings is baby blue mini bel air to our big car show in Kansas every year

  • @sdnlawrence5640
    @sdnlawrence5640 3 года назад +992

    This man is an artist, an engineer and an all-around genius.
    These cars are cooler than a refrigerator.
    (😞, couldn't help myself.)

    • @conniewolf7300
      @conniewolf7300 3 года назад +12

      😊

    • @jamieingels1190
      @jamieingels1190 3 года назад +10

      That was a good one

    • @shaunw1966
      @shaunw1966 3 года назад +11

      I want one of those cars but I want the fridge qualities too. Like if I get thirsty on the way home I could just say "Go..go..gaget Mountain Dew" and it rolls out of the glove compartment!

    • @negritotenfold
      @negritotenfold 3 года назад +1

      Thumbs down for the joke

    • @jodyguilbeaux8225
      @jodyguilbeaux8225 3 года назад +1

      i agree, so cool just like a refrigerator.................... unbelievable

  • @deepblue8143
    @deepblue8143 3 года назад +89

    I live in Maricopa I have seen these cars in person, they are incredible even more so when you realize how they're made and just all of the work that goes into them. Ernie is a great guy, fun and informative to talk to.

  • @dukatikiddukatikid7358
    @dukatikiddukatikid7358 3 года назад +807

    We need an hour long documentary to showcase this mans handskills and engineering prowess as he constructs his last ride.

    • @somefuckingprick
      @somefuckingprick Год назад

      Discovery should do a series on his build-- I think it would be interesting, seeing his creative process!

    • @OldFart2023
      @OldFart2023 Год назад +29

      I don't think 1 hour would even scratch the surface?! But I totally agree and I'm mad jealous of his skills!!

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад +6

      I think it's this old car. But he has been on several TV shows and RUclips channels. This was nicely done but it did not go in nearest deep as many of them dead. The Ottawa Kansas sticker on that Mercury replica has an interesting story.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад +1

      ​@@OldFart2023I think it's this old car. But he has been on several TV shows and RUclips channels. This was nicely done but it did not go in nearest deep as many of them dead. The Ottawa Kansas sticker on that Mercury replica has an interesting story.

    • @joshschneider9766
      @joshschneider9766 Год назад

      There's a ton of videos on RUclips about how the factories themselves mass produced cars back then as well as various hand hammering techniques.

  • @Hillbillyhacks77
    @Hillbillyhacks77 3 года назад +566

    True craftsmanship. How cool would it be to have him for a mentor and learn from.

    • @carlosbutler7811
      @carlosbutler7811 3 года назад +15

      Yes, he will be a good teacher, and really you dont need college to be a star

    • @josephbowen1407
      @josephbowen1407 3 года назад +8

      @@carlosbutler7811 the Thumb downs are from douche bags , He has Major SKILLS.
      Awesome vehicles.
      To bad they don't come to the Main public for a reasonable price.

    • @robertball611
      @robertball611 3 года назад +5

      It would be great to be his son or grandson as well.

    • @JungleYT
      @JungleYT 3 года назад +8

      He really needs to license kits and give lessons to pass this on...

    • @robertcristando8007
      @robertcristando8007 3 года назад +6

      I’d love to have him as a neighbor!

  • @reno145
    @reno145 Год назад +61

    100 miles per hour in the Rebel Rowser would be absolutely terrifying. I love it!

    • @grit1679
      @grit1679 3 месяца назад +1

      That was my first thought as well. A car that small, that low to the ground, of "unique" engineering...

    • @hindugoat2302
      @hindugoat2302 2 месяца назад

      it has no crumple zones
      its built from an old fridge
      He made the seat belts out of spaghetti

  • @ChristiRich
    @ChristiRich 3 года назад +324

    A person with this level of skill rests easy in knowing that he can fix or build most anything.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад +5

      You've heard that song ice ice baby. His song is icebox baby 🤣

    • @resmarted
      @resmarted 7 месяцев назад +3

      Unless it has a computer in it.

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson Месяц назад

      @@resmartedjust needs the help of a knowledgeable young person for the computer stuff. We CAN fix computer things, it’s just much harder

  • @santiagobenites
    @santiagobenites 3 года назад +313

    I'm truly amazed at that man's skills! Those vehicles are amazing.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      Interesting is that you recycle Japanese cars into these The American clones. What usually happens.

  • @hooptastic_hippie8522
    @hooptastic_hippie8522 Год назад +38

    Dumbfounded..that skill this guy has is actually unbelievable, I've seen good fabricators bit my God this guy is on another level...I don't think he even knows how insanely talented he is....absolutely astonishing

  • @chriscarpenter4096
    @chriscarpenter4096 3 года назад +180

    Why am I getting garbage in my recommendations when there are absolutely amazing things like this man and his handcrafted cars that come to me 4 months later? This man is awesome and I sure hope he has taught Someone his knowledge…! This is pure art. Thank you for existing Mr Ernie.

    • @kenbrand2123
      @kenbrand2123 3 года назад +3

      Because RUclips is going to the pack like everything else.

    • @gregorsamsa1364
      @gregorsamsa1364 3 года назад +9

      Because your recommendations aren't based on your interests- they're based on corporate interests

    • @themechbuilder6171
      @themechbuilder6171 2 года назад

      @@gregorsamsa1364 well said

    • @rcpmac
      @rcpmac Год назад

      So how then did you end up here...?

  • @97VobraOwner
    @97VobraOwner 3 года назад +331

    This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. To fabricate everything and keep the scale perfect seems almost unbelievable... what insane craftsmanship.

    • @bkizers
      @bkizers 3 года назад +9

      Too bad he didn't film the secrets he has stored through the years. I'm 74 and I could still learn from a person like that. Absolutely amazing.

    • @97VobraOwner
      @97VobraOwner 3 года назад +8

      @@bkizers It would be akin to watching divinci - I still cannot fathom how he did it.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      ​@@bkizersyep

  • @michaelpjeffries1521
    @michaelpjeffries1521 7 месяцев назад +30

    That is a true wizard. Maximizing his resourcefulness in upcycling refrigerators and whatever else fits into driveable works of art.

  • @sfneurosurgeon
    @sfneurosurgeon 3 года назад +481

    The sound of that door closing on the Mercury shows how great of a craftsman he is.

    • @whowho7969
      @whowho7969 3 года назад +14

      How nice it closed with the perfect solid sounding close 👍

    • @samuelbroudy9420
      @samuelbroudy9420 3 года назад +2

      YYYYYYYYes, the door! Astonishing.... .by the way, your chosen line of work is kinda sorta impressive too ;)

    • @Polaris88Reid
      @Polaris88Reid 3 года назад +7

      Better then a new Chevrolet .

    • @sickstuff7624
      @sickstuff7624 3 года назад +8

      It’s nearly impossible to get that crisp pop when replacing a door. I can’t believe this guy built these cars out of refrigerators and measured so precise that he got the pop. I’m jealous. What a freaking stud.

    • @iwaswrongabouteveryhthing
      @iwaswrongabouteveryhthing 3 года назад +4

      That was an oddly satisfying door closing noise

  • @markfryer9880
    @markfryer9880 3 года назад +276

    That man has some serious skills in many trades. The metal work, the mechanical engineering, the upholstery. Not to mention all of the maths involved in scaling things down.

    • @markwright3161
      @markwright3161 3 года назад +11

      Another commenter posted this link in a reply to someone else, to a video where he talks a little with some photos of the build of the Mercury. ruclips.net/video/ww6rDfGeJZI/видео.html
      Photos shown at around 2:55 of this video. He seems to build the bodywork shapes out of wire first then forms sheet metal around it. I think he might have built it all going by eye, an insane skill.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 3 года назад +8

      @@markwright3161 It is probably a combination of skills, the maths to scale things down and the blending by eye to smooth out the lines of the panels.

    • @mr.noneyabidness
      @mr.noneyabidness 3 года назад +5

      100% respect

    • @frankodilon5807
      @frankodilon5807 3 года назад +11

      In short an Einstein who is not interested in building and atomic bomb

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      Used to work area 51 what I think

  • @Greg-io1ip
    @Greg-io1ip Год назад +6

    Great job Ernie. Don't sell what makes you happy. Fantastic art, fabrication and mechanical skills on display. You are an inspiration.

  • @theconquerer9452
    @theconquerer9452 3 года назад +176

    "Thats the last car I will build"
    Saddest worlds ever said by a car manufacturer of his own.
    Respect to his works!

    • @dalethelander3781
      @dalethelander3781 3 года назад +8

      With creative people like him, not long after he finiahes that Pie Wagon, he'll be itching to build another. Give him 3-4 months give or take.

    • @garyallen9840
      @garyallen9840 3 года назад +3

      He needs to build a chevy bel air! Masterpiece.

    • @markp44288
      @markp44288 7 месяцев назад

      It's not true. I was there three weeks ago and he's got a Chevy he is finishing that is his "last car"
      Seems he is always making his last car.

  • @brin57
    @brin57 3 года назад +151

    I can’t decide if I’m more impressed by his manufacturing skills or his yoga skills. Pure genius.

    • @TheSharron
      @TheSharron 3 года назад +3

      I KNOW,WOW!

    • @SuccessShared
      @SuccessShared Год назад

      It's getting out that's the problem I guess...

  • @ScroatBagGarage
    @ScroatBagGarage 7 месяцев назад +2

    I was lucky to visit with Ernie at a cruise night many years ago in Independence, MO (the merc was there), nicest guy you could ever meet and took time to show me how he made it. A talent and teacher, much success to you!

  • @tuonglukim8973
    @tuonglukim8973 3 года назад +129

    Out of old fridges? So one could say these are pretty .... "Cool Rides"

  • @Tonyrd3000
    @Tonyrd3000 3 года назад +334

    I remember what 15 mph in an old go-kart felt like. I can't imagine 100 mph in something that size and that close to the ground.

    • @BVSKETCVSE
      @BVSKETCVSE 3 года назад +5

      I think the top speed on it was 21 mph

    • @mrmasterpeels
      @mrmasterpeels 3 года назад +26

      @@BVSKETCVSE 100 mph.

    • @daves_not_here_mannn
      @daves_not_here_mannn 3 года назад +25

      @@BVSKETCVSE did you watch the video? It has a toyota engine with a 5 speed, the car goes 100mph

    • @andyb7963
      @andyb7963 3 года назад +5

      You've never been in a mini then?

    • @fireflower1549
      @fireflower1549 2 года назад +2

      Hellcat Motor 💘

  • @jeremiahbohatkiewicz1670
    @jeremiahbohatkiewicz1670 Год назад +14

    Everything is homemade from scratch…..just mind blowing!😮

  • @davidz1681
    @davidz1681 3 года назад +261

    One of the most amazing things I've ever seen in my life. This old guy is legend.

    • @zamp6969
      @zamp6969 3 года назад +1

      I am also a David Z 😂

    • @davidz1681
      @davidz1681 3 года назад

      @ComeonMan!!! oh so you've built a running mini classic out of junk? You're on RUclips putting people down, so I'm going to say your life is probably a lot more boring than mine. I've rebuilt engines and restored classic cars but never something like this.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      He really is around certain parts

  • @denniscliff2071
    @denniscliff2071 3 года назад +186

    It totally amazes me what the human mind, hands and passion can come up with.

    • @AccidentalPreppper
      @AccidentalPreppper 3 года назад +5

      im builng a tiny fridge out of tiny cars..

    • @zaptor1514
      @zaptor1514 3 года назад +3

      I bet a carbon tax to change climate change amazes you also. How can a tax change the climate? It’s a fraud like Y2K.

    • @plantmanstudios
      @plantmanstudios 3 года назад +1

      Governments and rich greedy bas@tards stifle the human creative genius before we can even learn to read and write..creativity is dangerous to these satanics monsters. They want human robots to serve as cogs in their money earning machines. If you knew how evil the world is you wouldn't be able to tell from the glossy veneer they have coated society to make everyone believe the world is a whole lot better than it truly is.

    • @DR-sv8ke
      @DR-sv8ke 3 года назад

      @@zaptor1514 what are you even talking about? Y2k a fraud? It was never a scheme by anyone to get anything.

    • @DR-sv8ke
      @DR-sv8ke 3 года назад

      @@zaptor1514 also, putting a tax on the carbon footprint a business or manufacturer puts out is meant to persuade them to find ways of reducing their carbon output. Not that hard to comprehend. It's not even a tax that applies to you.

  • @ROCKINGMAN
    @ROCKINGMAN 8 месяцев назад +2

    Speechless....I can't beleive a man built these from scratch! That's truly fantastic!

  • @benvasilinda9729
    @benvasilinda9729 3 года назад +130

    His days off and my days off have a completely different meaning.

    • @Smartychase
      @Smartychase 3 года назад +3

      Some people just don't know what off is and good for them as for me off means off

  • @Marleysmom
    @Marleysmom 3 года назад +124

    I can't draw a stick figure and here is this amazing guy building cars out of old refrigerators! This is by far one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      Talent

    • @1989truck
      @1989truck Год назад

      my stick figures are awful

    • @hondahirny
      @hondahirny Год назад

      2 years late, but i see what you did there. Refrigerators are cool indeed 😂

  • @BrassMtn
    @BrassMtn Год назад +9

    This man is a genius and a legend. Much respect

  • @yeahmate2383
    @yeahmate2383 3 года назад +638

    “One for me and one for my lady friend” this bloke is a bloody absolute legend

    • @The_Original_forresttrump
      @The_Original_forresttrump 3 года назад +1

      Sell the Merc for half a mil you could have all the nice ladies you could handle, I’ve seen hookers that are $3,000 a date that would make you cry.

    • @jenky1044
      @jenky1044 3 года назад +7

      @@The_Original_forresttrump
      We all pay for it. If you have a wife, girlfriend, lady friend or even a once in a while friend with benefits, *trust me we all pay for it* We just don't call em hookers or prostitutes. The ones by those titles don't hang around.

    • @josepha.4072
      @josepha.4072 3 года назад +17

      He said he had somebody else's wife with him. Left her and took the trophy

    • @txmuddigger
      @txmuddigger 3 года назад +2

      @@josepha.4072 a logical decision.

    • @jameswood231
      @jameswood231 3 года назад +5

      Except for his shrunken head hanging on the rearview mirror, his Mercury concept is very "COOL."

  • @stephwillson7161
    @stephwillson7161 3 года назад +87

    "Lady friend"....he is as much a classic as his creations!!

  • @CBJAMPA
    @CBJAMPA 7 месяцев назад +1

    The ingenuity and dedication is worth an award! What a genius! 👏👏👏

  • @allisonjames2923
    @allisonjames2923 3 года назад +142

    This guy is an artist, engineer, mechanic & model maker all rolled into one! What incredible builds. It’s such a shame he won’t part with any or do any custom builds. I suspect there are some shorter people who would feel right at home in those.
    That man is a genius with his hands! .

  • @karenbanogon3244
    @karenbanogon3244 3 года назад +179

    One of a kind gentleman. Heart is pure. Money doesn't tempt him when it comes to something of sentimental value.

    • @indigenousaquarian3112
      @indigenousaquarian3112 3 года назад +12

      I love that Ernie is a man who's not tempted by money! Tells me he's got morals & ethics!! Good man!!

    • @Bikewithlove
      @Bikewithlove 3 года назад +3

      It’s really something that he won’t sell them, but it may not be about him being pure as much as it is that he’s probably already made more than twice the amount of that offer off of the museum ;)

    • @nef003
      @nef003 3 года назад +3

      Money isn’t a concern because he does t have any other interests. It’s quite nice to see such beauties; but quite sad that he can’t live for ever :(

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      ​@@indigenousaquarian3112go to work so you're tempted by money 💰

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад +1

      He isn't Jesus on the mound..

  • @joe23521
    @joe23521 3 года назад +3

    This is quite possibly the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

  • @jaywalker712
    @jaywalker712 3 года назад +245

    I have been a car guy most of my 70 years and I have never seen this kind of talent !

    • @wymple09
      @wymple09 3 года назад +2

      Chip who???

    • @MJTAUTOMOTIVE
      @MJTAUTOMOTIVE 3 года назад +4

      @@wymple09 , Chip Bondo Foose.

    • @lablackzed
      @lablackzed 3 года назад +3

      He must have hell of a workshop presses lathes metal roller's formers etc..

    • @jeohernandez8226
      @jeohernandez8226 3 года назад +3

      @@lablackzed actually he does not. that makes it more impressive. when I saw his shop I was amazed how much he actually makes by hand.

    • @martinjaramillo2429
      @martinjaramillo2429 3 года назад +2

      @@jeohernandez8226 that steering wheel alone belongs in a museum haha amazing stuff

  • @dannyl2598
    @dannyl2598 3 года назад +76

    I can't help but wonder what he did for a living in his younger days and how an employer must have felt when they lost this guy.

    • @williambell3893
      @williambell3893 3 года назад +4

      I guarantee you they would've begged him to stay if they had the chance

    • @Maki-00
      @Maki-00 3 года назад +8

      I imagine he had some soul-draining office job and when he retired, he was able to truly be himself and follow his passion.

    • @MoCsomeone
      @MoCsomeone 3 года назад +6

      The employer just bought a new wageslave at lower wages

    • @stacystarnes1449
      @stacystarnes1449 3 года назад +2

      Legend has it that he said "IM RETIREING AND THATS THAT? There's not enough money in the world to persuade me to stay."

  • @sixstrings1490
    @sixstrings1490 7 месяцев назад +2

    Sheer Genius Ernie ~ you are a talented man.

  • @TheGuitologist
    @TheGuitologist 3 года назад +414

    Eccentric genius. WOW!

    • @martinbrown2268
      @martinbrown2268 3 года назад

      “Wow” is the only comment I could think as well.

    • @johnorabone6112
      @johnorabone6112 3 года назад +1

      What's eccentric about him? He's a talented metalworker and car builder. Nothing eccentric about that.

    • @lornamurdocheaton624
      @lornamurdocheaton624 3 года назад

      @@johnorabone6112 Totally agree with you John. This is a man who makes beautiful things with enormous skill for himself to keep and for everyone to enjoy looking at, and there's nothing eccentric about that.

    • @mikey20is
      @mikey20is 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely, agree. Beautiful, certainly. But, unbelievable engineering, skill and patience is off the charts.

  • @swampwitchguitars5278
    @swampwitchguitars5278 3 года назад +56

    The fact this guy builds and shapes sheet metal from scratch into these works of art , and hand makes all those parts, just blows my mind .. the fact the he won't sell them makes me respect him even more ;-)

  • @scottm.9382
    @scottm.9382 Год назад +19

    Those cars he made are absolutely incredible. I can’t believe how good he did

    • @Peye-pv4cb
      @Peye-pv4cb Год назад +1

      He doesn't even go on strike either

  • @kentdixon5716
    @kentdixon5716 3 года назад +121

    Would love to see some build footage, amazing , that is one of the coolest things ever!

    • @jimmy_kirk
      @jimmy_kirk 3 года назад +3

      Ya, me too... the whole "refrigerators" part of the title really intrigued me.

    • @NOSfusion
      @NOSfusion 3 года назад +3

      ruclips.net/video/SDnGo14X46M/видео.html

  • @14JrdaKid
    @14JrdaKid 3 года назад +39

    Somebody get this man a RUclips channel i need to see more of the last build!

  • @giavalentina3959
    @giavalentina3959 11 месяцев назад +9

    Please protect this man I hope he'll record the whole building process for family so they could continue he's legacy 🙏🏻 I literally want one of these cars!

  • @billmoran3219
    @billmoran3219 3 года назад +104

    Old school all the way...” my lady friend “. That Merc was badazz.

    • @travelinman482
      @travelinman482 3 года назад

      It’s nice but I’m pining for that convertible. lol

    • @jasonliebenberg4909
      @jasonliebenberg4909 3 года назад +1

      I like his kind...says' "my lady friend" with a straight face...lol😁👍❤

  • @Thereishope664
    @Thereishope664 3 года назад +23

    I watched that with my jaw on the floor. This man is skilful beyond words. I wish I had a tenth of his ability.

  • @billyjac274
    @billyjac274 11 месяцев назад +2

    This guy and the cars he builds are both priceless!

  • @dat2ra
    @dat2ra 3 года назад +56

    Lady Friend: "Honey, have you seen the fridge?"

  • @susanjavier2008
    @susanjavier2008 3 года назад +76

    He's a legend in it's own class , ridiculously one of a kind , he's few and far in between , I know no one can compare his mentality and knowledge of a true genius , he deserves all the trophies

  • @steakslapn9724
    @steakslapn9724 3 года назад +1

    I got to meet him when i went to arizona. He is an awesome down to earth guy. His tiny vars are super awesome. He has like a little museum in his machine shop and has tons of old tiny cars around his property.

  • @jimihendrix4376
    @jimihendrix4376 3 года назад +56

    The man has a true talent that's only matched by his humbleness!

  • @robertsenseman4339
    @robertsenseman4339 3 года назад +62

    Wow, I mean WOW. Like WOW WOW, such a talented, ingenious, craftsman

  • @regt7748
    @regt7748 Год назад +1

    One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Dude is a genius!!!

  • @thersten
    @thersten 3 года назад +78

    Wow, now I feel really bad that it's been 2 years and I still haven't fixed my broken fence. 😋

    • @kickpublishing
      @kickpublishing 3 года назад +3

      Just move house

    • @dezman56ford
      @dezman56ford 3 года назад +1

      Ain't that the truth, makes you feel kinda inadequate.

    • @KumaBean
      @KumaBean 3 года назад +1

      @President of The Internet
      🤣 👌

    • @DeathDealer2025
      @DeathDealer2025 3 года назад

      😂😂😂

    • @dreydubb9478
      @dreydubb9478 3 года назад

      As u should bucko.
      As u should

  • @waynewilliams8554
    @waynewilliams8554 3 года назад +58

    The best metal shaping work I've ever seen. Absolutely fantastic !!

    • @stanleyhape8427
      @stanleyhape8427 3 года назад +2

      I can't believe it ❗
      What sort of magic is this ??
      😀😀😀

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 3 года назад +8

      Did you notice how perfectly the door opened and closed? Better than a factory car.

  • @tomkoa521
    @tomkoa521 Год назад +1

    Man that’s cool. Honestly probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.. takes me back to that feeling of being like a little kid in awe of something amazing

  • @Wildstar40
    @Wildstar40 3 года назад +263

    These cars would sell for millions at Barrett-Jackson.

    • @SPDFRK
      @SPDFRK 3 года назад +19

      They likely will someday.

    • @user-ik4br3nk2w
      @user-ik4br3nk2w 3 года назад +15

      Agreed, when offered $50,000 for one of his dwarf cars he politely refused and said "If I sold a car for $50,000, I'd average $12 an hour for labor"

    • @donaldmiller4386
      @donaldmiller4386 3 года назад

      Thats probly where they will go when he passes

    • @donnariggs1567
      @donnariggs1567 3 года назад +5

      @@user-ik4br3nk2w 450.,000.00 no that's some cash!!

    • @ray24051
      @ray24051 3 года назад +1

      @@donnariggs1567 I would have said is that cash or check ? Lol.

  • @unalienable5408
    @unalienable5408 3 года назад +95

    Love to see the build and how he forms the sheet metal. Amazing!

  • @FarmsteadForge
    @FarmsteadForge Год назад +1

    This guy is amazingly talented to build something like that. Very cool and five minutes definitely wasn't long enough!

  • @legacytesla
    @legacytesla 3 года назад +26

    When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life... Such a cool hobby for an expert craftsman

  • @SkandalouzStyle
    @SkandalouzStyle 3 года назад +147

    One of the last free men you'll ever see! They don't make them like him anymore.
    That takes some amazing skill

    • @popscyclep8084
      @popscyclep8084 3 года назад +2

      Yes, and he’s a “one off”

    • @randalmontgomery4595
      @randalmontgomery4595 3 года назад +2

      absolutely!

    • @johnorabone6112
      @johnorabone6112 3 года назад +4

      Last free man? I don't get it.

    • @stevenbaker7025
      @stevenbaker7025 3 года назад +2

      Freedom comes in many forms and you don't get to decide what those are 💩bag

    • @theholydarkpope6972
      @theholydarkpope6972 3 года назад +2

      @@stevenbaker7025 stop thinking any of us are free in this day and age.. stop it.

  • @thetwentiethman3008
    @thetwentiethman3008 Год назад

    Lovin' the Shrunken Head on the mirror! Hadn't seen one since I was a kid.

  • @immanueljenkins5036
    @immanueljenkins5036 3 года назад +105

    "Hell im taking the trophy that's somebody's elses wife"
    🕶 thats pimp

  • @oscarmayer9823
    @oscarmayer9823 3 года назад +679

    This is the guy that should’ve had a camera crew instead of the other useless shows I’ve watched.

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 3 года назад +50

      I agree but the TV show types would say that there wasn't enough drama or action going on. Yet we all know that RUclips has plenty of viewers who would quite happily watch him take his time to make something. No wonder TV is dead.

    • @woodey028
      @woodey028 3 года назад +7

      Bang on!

    • @meme5887
      @meme5887 3 года назад +5

      That'd be a long a** show... 5 years for 1 car alone lol.

    • @PFab
      @PFab 3 года назад

      @@meme5887 prerecorded shows do fine.

    • @sggiro
      @sggiro 3 года назад +1

      @@meme5887 look how many people are following the binky build on the same time scale

  • @SpressoHead
    @SpressoHead Год назад +1

    Absolutely amazing. This guy is a legend in his own time!!

  • @highdownmartin
    @highdownmartin 3 года назад +114

    It’s the trim lights mirrors instruments that get me. Amazing

    • @Heavywall70
      @Heavywall70 3 года назад +6

      Listen to the door as he closes it.
      There is detail in that car you can’t even see looking right at it.

    • @highdownmartin
      @highdownmartin 3 года назад +3

      @@Heavywall70 bloody right! Rolls Royce clump.

    • @johnwirk
      @johnwirk 3 года назад +2

      @@Heavywall70 definately...its not just some fancy shell that looks like a mini car, its built to the same standard as a full size factory version and maybe some added improvements if his own. He built it tight.

  • @HORIZONHUNT
    @HORIZONHUNT 3 года назад +133

    He used to build giant refrigerators with car parts.

  • @AP-ph7hf
    @AP-ph7hf Год назад +2

    The most awesome thing about this man is that he doesn't seem to even realize how awesome he is.

  • @stephenurso9267
    @stephenurso9267 3 года назад +62

    100 mph in that would feel like 200! This guy is a amazing!

    • @jameshogge
      @jameshogge 3 года назад +1

      Was just thinking that! In something as tiny as those, that must be an incredible experience

    • @tbrackett9344
      @tbrackett9344 3 года назад +4

      Imagine being a cop and seeing 100mph on your radar gun then this comes whizzing by. I SEE NOTHING.

    • @markwright3161
      @markwright3161 3 года назад +3

      @@tbrackett9344 You'll never catch me, the car isn't small it's just always really far away :)

    • @Duke_of_Prunes
      @Duke_of_Prunes 3 года назад

      If you drove that thing at 100 mph, those tiny tires would get heat up and blow out within minutes -- crazy dangerous.

  • @markmartin2776
    @markmartin2776 3 года назад +39

    Mad skills! Incredible talent. Definitely a dying skill we wont see before too long.

  • @Blockofsoap
    @Blockofsoap 5 месяцев назад +4

    In today's society I feel bad for him cause now days people want cars with obscene horsepower and unreasonable speed so that they can drive around and endanger everyone's lives I my self would love his cars and think he should start his own company and dealership 😊

  • @984francis
    @984francis 3 года назад +26

    Extraordinary! What a wonderful guy! "I'll leave my wife and take the trophy'."

  • @CroFenix84
    @CroFenix84 3 года назад +28

    this is clearly piece of art, nice legacy to the world, good work!

  • @dracorpgroup
    @dracorpgroup 6 месяцев назад

    Remarkable man and his work. Just terrific. It is amazing what some people are able to do.

  • @leothelion2001
    @leothelion2001 3 года назад +34

    This guy is a genius and yet he's so humble , omg 😲

  • @KatsKats96720
    @KatsKats96720 3 года назад +71

    I hope he had an apprentice so someone can keep on building in the future. This is so cool.

  • @Bob-sd7qr
    @Bob-sd7qr Год назад +2

    Mad respect for this guy! Some of the best metal work I've ever seen! 👍

  • @marvsview3710
    @marvsview3710 3 года назад +44

    This thing is amazing. I can’t believe how well it resembles the real thing. It looks to be about 1/4 scale and without anything to reference it’s size it looks like it’s full size.

    • @itsmebutters978
      @itsmebutters978 3 года назад +5

      It's bigger than that. You'd have to be 18 inches tall to drive 1/4 scale car.

    • @itsmebutters978
      @itsmebutters978 3 года назад

      It's bigger than that. You'd have to be 18 inches tall to drive 1/4 scale car.

    • @itsmebutters978
      @itsmebutters978 3 года назад

      It's bigger than that. You'd have to be 18 inches tall to drive 1/4 scale car.

    • @wildbill6976
      @wildbill6976 Год назад +3

      more like 3/4 scale
      I built an 80's era 2/3 scale Indy car many years ago in an Automotive engineering class, and only a slim child would fit into it.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-1983 Год назад

      Maybe 1/3

  • @frannyp46
    @frannyp46 3 года назад +29

    Tom Cruise would look cool and at home driving round in one of these.

    • @i-love-comountains3850
      @i-love-comountains3850 3 года назад +1

      Ew, no!

    • @raros5475
      @raros5475 3 года назад +1

      Ernies cars are too cool for Tom Cruise

    • @deepblue8143
      @deepblue8143 3 года назад +2

      Due to his height? Yes.

    • @tomsimi6538
      @tomsimi6538 3 года назад

      Right fit for Cruise. Scaled "lead sled". Tighter than an F-14.

  • @robertpuente22
    @robertpuente22 7 месяцев назад +5

    Ernie was a friend of my late father, I remember going out and taking a ride in the little cars. Crazy how they are built. Super awesome to see he has more. I wish my father could see the merc I'm sure he'd love it.

  • @SaabAholic
    @SaabAholic 3 года назад +23

    As I watch this, I feel my refrigerator and freezer staring me down. 🥶

  • @dirtrider3526
    @dirtrider3526 3 года назад +5

    I have seen bits and pieces of this mans creations but this is awesome! This man is a genius and will always be a legend! He is so damn humble! He has no idea he may be starting the next automotive fad! Would love to hear some stories I bet he has many!

  • @HighFalutinTootin
    @HighFalutinTootin Год назад

    Ernie Adams badass dwarf car builder and American classic ingenuity.👍👍👏🙌

  • @aliciarideaux6520
    @aliciarideaux6520 3 года назад +10

    He's really an artist at heart; He's a legend and he's so unique. I would love to have one of his many little trophe cars. 😍🚘

  • @RalphSampson...
    @RalphSampson... 3 года назад +70

    I want to see him in action. See him shape that flat metal into those beautiful symmetrical curves. And the chrome trim, gauges, hinges, etc. I want to to see all!
    It's simply an amazing talent.

    • @zeropoint546
      @zeropoint546 3 года назад +5

      Would definitely watch a RUclips channel of that.

    • @campbellpaul
      @campbellpaul 3 года назад +7

      He shows some of the pictures and explains how he built the car here ruclips.net/video/ww6rDfGeJZI/видео.html

    • @markwright3161
      @markwright3161 3 года назад +2

      @@campbellpaul Thanks for posting this link. Interesting to see the wire frame before forming the sheet metal.
      It would make an incredible documentary to follow a build from start to finish.

  • @Will2Paint
    @Will2Paint Месяц назад

    Wow, this must have lived in a mechanic shop with a hell of an instructor since he was probably a young teen.
    I'd LOVE to see his worj process on one of these.

  • @fast03vette4me
    @fast03vette4me 3 года назад +44

    Wish I was a kid and he was my uncle!

  • @TommAceAZ
    @TommAceAZ 3 года назад +13

    Been to numerous car shows with Ernie here in AZ and both of us agree. We ain’t paying to show our rides, u either let us in for free or ur paying us!

    • @deepblue8143
      @deepblue8143 3 года назад

      Do you cruise your Impala around town? Not sure if I've seen it or not.

    • @TommAceAZ
      @TommAceAZ 3 года назад +1

      @@deepblue8143 Yes we have, drove her to Sonic numerous times here in Casa Grande, as well at the Cactus Fly In at the airport.

    • @deepblue8143
      @deepblue8143 3 года назад

      @@TommAceAZ very cool!

  • @danobrunski6172
    @danobrunski6172 3 года назад +17

    Amazing, even more amazing is that no amount of money can buy him l👍

  • @acefalcons4903
    @acefalcons4903 3 года назад +6

    This is what happens when in later years our childlike minds, still inside of us, loving classic little matchbox cars cannot fully transitioned to our adult minds loving life-size classic automobiles - - COMBINED with the VERY RARE legendary abilities to make it into a physical reality ourselves.
    *It would not be special if we could all do this! When he goes, I for one hope his created collections get preserved in a special museum for younger generations to appreciate, and the proceeds goes to benefit both his family and promotes artistic abilities in young people with such similar rare gifts!

  • @tomsimi6538
    @tomsimi6538 3 года назад

    A scaled version of a "lead sled". Beautiful work. It's beyond talent. Has Jay Leno, visited?
    Right fit for Cruise. Tighter than an F-14.

  • @TheNumber146
    @TheNumber146 3 года назад +77

    I want to prank call him and ask, "is your refrigerator running?" just to see his response.

    • @markwright3161
      @markwright3161 3 года назад +1

      9 of them are running on 2 cylinders :)

    • @terrym5023
      @terrym5023 3 года назад +8

      You win the internets today!🏆😝

    • @missingcasey
      @missingcasey 3 года назад +2

      Very witty! Thx for the giggle! 😅😂😂

    • @bz3248
      @bz3248 3 года назад

      ROFLMAO

    • @jessebianchi2631
      @jessebianchi2631 3 года назад +2

      He'd probably say "just fine. got a speeding ticket to prove it."

  • @TransAmDrifter
    @TransAmDrifter 3 года назад +12

    His dwarf car garage makes Jay Leno's garage not worth much. I am truly amazed on how much skill, patience this guy has and how humble he seems to be. Hats off!

    • @evangelist6277
      @evangelist6277 3 года назад +4

      I would not be surprised if some of these end up in Jay's garage after he passes

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Год назад

    This guy is amazing! I’ve seen the British company that does something very similar with the support and sanctioning of companies like Ferrari and Bugatti, but this is so organic and the work of one man. It’s truly amazing.

  • @MrMoparbob498
    @MrMoparbob498 3 года назад +9

    This is the coolest, talented dude I've seen !! This is real hands on skills ~ a lost art now.... My children didn't want anything to do with my muscle cars
    🙏♥️🙏

  • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
    @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman 3 года назад +21

    I would love for him to make me a '71 Hemi Challenger or a '78 Bandit Trans Am

    • @woodysdrums8083
      @woodysdrums8083 3 года назад +1

      The Bandit car was a 76 with a 77 front end. The movie was filmed in 76. You can see bicentennial shots in the movie. They released it in 77. The movie studio obtained 77 nose piece from GM. Watch Burts interview.

    • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
      @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman 3 года назад

      @@woodysdrums8083 and on another note - I would love for him to make me a 1978-79 Dodge Lil Red Express, the fastest production vehicle at that time!

    • @Godwillsortyou
      @Godwillsortyou 3 года назад

      I'll build you one for $450k

    • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
      @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman 3 года назад

      @@Godwillsortyou damn, thats a lot of K's! guess I better start clipping out all the K's I can find in newspapers & magazines!

  • @jackanderson1418
    @jackanderson1418 Год назад

    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!! It's amazing the talent God blesses people with you just have to have an imagination.

  • @rocketsnhotrods9022
    @rocketsnhotrods9022 3 года назад +15

    I remember seeing his car on my classic car with Dennis Gage

  • @MMGJ10
    @MMGJ10 3 года назад +8

    Uh... How the hell does he do this?
    Insanely impressive!!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 3 года назад

      I also would like to see the step by step process. Sounds hard to believe he did himself so perfect

  • @MrMindWorx181
    @MrMindWorx181 3 года назад

    This is pure art and this man is a pure artist

  • @lsxeddie
    @lsxeddie 3 года назад +4

    lol me living like 5 streets from this guy , seen this guy drivin hot rods down the 347 all day

  • @Bhall958
    @Bhall958 3 года назад +18

    I’m truly amazed by this mans creations, to have a 72 Chevy c10 In the size of these cars would be awesome

    • @spuriouseffect
      @spuriouseffect 3 года назад +2

      A '72 K20 would be even better. My all time favorite vehicle, and I sold it for a new truck, that I no longer have.

    • @williamsanders468
      @williamsanders468 3 года назад +3

      I want a 55 Chevy, if it’s a gasser then it would be the coolest thing ever

    • @donolbers9446
      @donolbers9446 3 года назад

      Get busy, Brandon! He had to learn how to do these, and you can too