Hell yes! Spend half your time showing us your shop operation, and half showing us stuff like this.

This is what reality TV should be, no drama, no hot heads, just master craftsman showing their skills. Awesome work guys.

The fact that there are still people out there with the skill set to repair things that 99% of people would throw away as scrap is a great thing. These skills were once common place, now in our disposable culture they are a rare breed, fantastic gentlemen, i commend you both.

No man is an island. There’s a whole ecosystem of mechanics and specialist that come together and make the magic happen. Especially, with the more unique, and challenging repairs or restorations. Im just getting into repairing my own vehicles, and I’m picking up so many little things from you. Love the content, Dave. Keep it coming!

Yes please im an instructor and teaching the young teens all the old stuff and ways of doing things. These videos are vital to teaching the next generation

This is better produced than any show on TV today. Love actual details

Dave, This is education that no one sees, I think your viewers would grab this idea 100% now you got a new job!!!!!

I can only imagine the pride that someone that works for you must have when they tell people who they work for.

This is very interesting; yes, more field trips please. Thanks Dave.

That was Interesting! I never thought that Block could ever be like new again!! I'm in favor of more Field Trips!!!

Personally...I think this kind of content is EXACTLY why I watch so much KZfaq and you Dave. No foolish reality series crap...just good honest precision work that I really appreciate. More...Hell yes. Lastly..how do you stay thin? You look great. I will watch every single video you make..

Imagine if high schools in America taught this stuff, Instead of being forced to read Romeo and Juliet. That would be great.

Yes, if you can do the field trips, do them… i just saw something i never knew that could be done. Your understanding of engine engineering is incredible. Im a new fan, and I think you have a special show here

great vid , FYI everyone this is NOT a oem Pontiac block.. its made by Indian Adventures,maybe 20 years old or newer,, it was made in Aluminum or Cast Iron, and with water jackets or without ,for racing,it has both chevy bellhousing pattern and BOP, ...a 4000$ block,thats why it being repaired...

At 65 and remembering my auto shop class training of 1975 and many rebuilding projects..I really enjoy watching Dave, a guy my age, still working on engines and trying to help other s..great videos!

Had no idea this type of repair could be done. A great service to repair something that can no longer be purchased. More field trips for sure. Perhaps a Part 3 to show the engine being completely rebuilt and running on the dyno and Part 4 running and operating in the car. And Dave, bringing food and beverages to a shop that you are visiting goes a long way. It shows camaraderie and appreciation for the work being done.

More field trips! Take care Dave God bless you and the team. Making me a young mechanic at Land Rover inspired!

I love this video, seeing a process you don't get to see everyday on other automotive channels. I've only recently started watching your channel but I can definitely see an evolution taking place. Getting better with each video.

Yes the more we see the more interesting this rebuilding is. True craftsman at work.

Doing field trips to other workshops is a great idea. Not only does it educate us on how things are done, it also gives those otherwise unknown businesses a great deal of exposure to people that didn’t know they existed. I had no idea that an engine block could be repaired like that. Thankyou for educating me

Love this... I'm invested in this block now lol. Definitely can't wait for part 2. Also would love for you to visit other shops. It's always cool seeing how shops are ran and operate on a day to day basis.

Dave you have the perfect personality and the years of experience and knowledge to go out into the world of other shops and take us with you. We get the benefits of your passion as well as some of great “masters” as you say. I think your faith, work ethic, genuine personality will make you the perfect host.

Dave, i have delivered parts you you years ago when i was living a different life. It's awesome to see your shop grow. Letting your curiosity lead us all through videos like this is amazing. Thank you for showing us this insane process.

Knowledge is power , now those of us that have watched your video have the knowledge of how a rare block is saved from the scrap pile !.....I say, continue on your knowledge quest Dave go with it !

As a retired manufacturing guy, I always enjoyed field trips to other plants. Keep doing this type of video. 👍👍

Those shirts must be absolutely amazing if Dave is endorsing them! Can't say I've seen Dave throw a commercial in a video. Top notch work Dave! I'm trying to talk a buddy out your way into bringing you an engine.

I love watching new and different videos. I had no idea you could do this type of repair on a engine block.

Im a diesel mechanic for MHC Kenworth of Knoxville, TN. Grew up working on trucks and trailers but i would drop everything and move my family to Utah in a heartbeat to work there

Would love to see more of this type of stuff Dave especially repairs of dead blocks etc.

Yes go on Field trips!

This is absolutely amazing!! This guy is genius! Hats off to him and his 30 years of service fixing our blocks!

insane how there is a way to salvage a block like that, I never thought tis would be nothing else but a write off. Amazing seeing the craftsmanship.

As an Editor, I appreciate NOT over-editing. Let stuff breathe, little music when needed, just let the shots work.

I follow Subi- Performance on KZfaq. Its a machine shop and engine rebuilder in Germany . The owner Andre spends a lot of time filming the operations in his shop and also he visits other machine shops and rebuilders. So I would love to see Dave do the same thing. This may inspire and encourage this young generation into carrying the torch and making our country strong again in the machining industry .

“Dave does shop tours” the series would be incredible , a treasure trove of knowledge

Field trips. YES!!!! Cool stuff, I've always loved field trips to see new stuff!

Dave, you’re an artist too

A true master of his art

Thank you Dave for the education, You’re more than a repair shop.

Any experience you have to offer, wether it be your shop or others is most appreciated. Your channel is fascinating to watch. I’ve been doing this stuff for 40 years and I learn something on every video you do. Thanks

I really like you taking us around and sharing the adventure. So many people and hands have contributed to that engine block . The owner will be over the moon when it’s done.

Super cool process, I’ve been waiting for this since the preview!

this is the best youtube channel out there right now for the automotive industry

Yes,go to all shops,body,frame repair,painting, suspension,and modding shops ,and also foreign car shops also ,let's see all cars Dave

Steve is very professional. One bad to the bone build🤙

What a fascinating process 😮

Do it! Love to see what other specialists are doing!!

Absolutely Dave! Let’s see some cool stuff! I’m a sales rep in the electrical industry and the part of my job that I love is getting out on the customer’s shop floors to see what they do! This is a cool repair, I had no idea a cast block could even be repaired

Great video, extremely informative and a joy to see pros at work.

Absolutely love inside looks into other shops, such a treat!

More shops, this is really interesting. I didn't know there were people that did anything like this. Very cool.

Dude, dave. I dont know if you will ever see this, but i admire you so much! I would love to learn from someone like you.

Big fan of you sticking to the work back at the shop. Achieve excellence within your own business. Millions of other KZfaq whackos cover every conceivable type of instruction video ad nauseum. No need for you to jump in there. Your guys need you and you have a good thing going there. Use the time to determine better ways to serve your own customers and hopefully make the process more affordable for them.

Can you please, convince the younger Z generation to pick up this type of trade! So many opportunities in the United States and nobody wants to work. Yes

Please keep doing these things. This is what skills I tell my grandkids about .

Seeing more of these guys would be great. There’s a firm over here that does similar fusion welding, I’ve not seen their place but have worked on a couple of engines they welded, fascinating just to see the end product and imagine how they achieved it.

Very interesting, always wondered how the cast repairs were made ! Thanks for sharing !

YES, seeing other people contribute to our hobby is great

It’s very cool to watch some legitimate pros at work.

What a Really Clever Fella 😅 4 repairing this tall deck pontiac block . Nice Job . 😅 Dave l watch u on either Tiktok or KZfaq or both . Came across u a few months ago . Said 2 myself here's a decent guy .

Dudes, like this are priceless. I sure hope he has next generation helpers to keep this going for generations to come. Learning a trade is priceless, you can feed your family & offer a lot to humanity!!!!

Dave, I can't say yes emphatically enough to you visiting other shops. It's a win-win-win situation. You get to create awesome content, the shops you visit get more advertising and viewership, and we, your humble viewers, get to enjoy the content you create. Diesel Dave and the Toyota, Steve and his shop, and whoever else you do business with. I just love the fact that there are businesses out there that take pride in their work, do it right, and take care of their customers. I've thought about buying an older Toyota like the one you were working on with Diesel Dave, and I'd love for you to do a deep dive into their history, the quality, and the best models to buy. Thank you so much for the awesome videos. All the best!

Yes! The field trips would be very interesting. I didn’t even know this could be done. Very cool stuff.

Yes...please do more field trips to other shops so we can learn from other Yodas of their trade. Really enjoy your channel and please keep it going. Thank you Sir !

What an awesome process. How great to see it. Can't wait to see the rest. Love to see other shops and the professionals that keep this country going

This is just phenomenal. So educational and interesting and what a specialty. Would love to see more shop tours like this and keep the detailed videos coming on this Indian blocks. Gentlemen like all of you are national treasures. Train the younger generation and keep this alive!

Great craftsmanship I admire the guys willing to save those unreplaceable castings,definitely a lost art

Hey Dave, I've come to appreciate the time you spend with us. Most of my joy, in over 50 years as a decent shade tree mechanic, was learning something new from somebody in the know. Thanks for letting me hold the light. God bless you Dave. You must wake up to something new everyday 👍😉

Can’t go wrong with this method. That’s how my welds are tested at work 👌😎. 100% perfection without any doubt .

Seeing this specialized processes is real interesting. I would be happy to see other stuff that you would not normally see as well Dave.

Fantastic video Dave! I did my apprenticeship and the first 15 years of my career in an automotive stamping plant and we worked extensively with cast iron and cast steel so this brings back good memories.

Absolutely DO visit other shops! This video was mesmerizing for me, cuz in all my years as a mechanic, I've never seen anyone replace cast iron, and I loved it. I applaud your desire to keep learning, cuz even us old farts should never waste a chance to glean new knowledge. My dad told me before he died that any day you can learn something new is a good day. Love this channel. Nicely done.

Thank you Steve for taking this project and showing us. Thank you Dave. This was very interesting. I did not know this damage could be repaired.

Best clip I’ve seen on KZfaq for years bring us more ,great to see different shops with different specialties

As a 10+ year NDT Tech with aviation as my niche, it was nice to see someone showing how important the field is!

More field trips Dave - you are a true American. In my business I constantly reinforce doing Great Client Work. You don’t have to worry about growing a business when you are honest and do great work! Thanks for reinforcing this message.

Yes! You're exactly the right person to show us cool stuff happening in other shops, with your shop as the breakout point.

This is really interesting to watch. I’ve always wondered how cast-iron is repaired. I never knew it was so meticulously done. Also, yes, would love to see you go on the road looking at other people shops that be amazing. I love your channel but it’s mostly just you working in your shopnew content is always good for the channel.

Absolutely let’s see more of these amazing specialty operations. You are a great presenter Dave and you’re teaching the world.

Wow dave. Been an oilfield mechanic for close to 20 years now. I had no idea a repair like this was even possible. Our blocks are throw aways. Thank you for the information and the content!

It’s hard to learn something everyday until Dave talks

That is a lost art. Seeing old school milling nachines make my day. Its amazing how they still work great. It would be great to have you visit shops like these

Found Dave's videos a few days ago and am hooked. The production value is very high and his way of presenting complex information is outstanding. Keep them coming Dave, sure hope The Discovery Channel does ruin his image like it has so many other shops.

Your channel has taught an old dog new tricks. Whatever you choose will be worth watching

Another New Favorite show/channel !!!!!!! Better than anything hollyweird can produce!!!!

Absolutely incredible work and a great vid, Dave. Would love to see you do more colabs with other specialists. Looking forward to the Discovery series. Good luck!

In my personal opinion. It's great to see different shops. Especially true one off original ones like this. I'm in Upstate New York. My youngest Daughter moved to Utah a little over a year ago. Just a bit North of your shop. It's great for her Dad to be able to learn about Utah without driving her crazy with a million questions. She's a little 21 year old. With motor oil in her veins. It's great to talk to her about the shops I see. Thank you for your videos and information.

Tease! It would be cool to see you go some places. It would be cool to see vehicle builds by you also. Buy a vehicle builds or rebuild the engine depending on the vehicle maybe you do it as cheap as possible like a guy in a garage but also show how to do the best job you can even with very little tools. I would definitely love longer videos and more. I can't get enough of your content

I’ve been a Machinist/Toolmaker since I started at 15 at Rolls-Royce in Derby England. This guy is an artist no doubt about it.

Learning from others and watching you is invaluable! Love your content, and your honest and a professional !!

Love everything you do, Dave! Definitely do more field trips in the future, please!

I am not a mechanic, but i love watching your videos. You make everything so interetijg and your presentation is so engaging! Love it

Shop rescue! kinda like the Bar show. This episode is awesome, Thank you to the shop for allowing to show this process.

Absolutely....never too old to learn!!! Love watching pro's at work!

What a great episode!!!! it is very interesting, how many other companies are involved with specialty work, like this!!!

YES, share the artists' expertise and techniques by visiting their shops. An excellent idea! Lets go Art-See- F***-See. I'm all in. And you, Dave are the right guy to do it. You might just handover your shop to your kids and go on the road.

Thanks for bringing this kind of repair to us! Terrific!

See the work done by the experts that experts turn to , hell yeah . To see someone repair cast is always interesting, to see them do the work inside a furnace is amazing.

Wow. Never in my life thought I would be able to see this process.

I love the mechanical aspects of every video, but I’ve also really enjoyed paint and body shop as well. I’ve always used the comparison of a vehicle to a human body and you’re the only other person I’ve ever heard use that. Love your content sir