USPS TRUCK*** First thanks for all the awesome interactions on this video!! I know this is a retired "USPS" truck. For 2 reasons I call it "UPS" 1: its easier. 2: None knows what I mean when I say "USPS" truck therefore I have resorted to calling UPS besides I'm sure many people have a name for their own vehicles lets just chalk it up as a name I gave my truck. Not trying to trick anyone its just easier this way. Thanks for understanding! Much love and appreciation for all the comments!

Fire hydrant

You should get an easy up canopy to set up over vehicles being worked on for shade and incase of rain.

This is my creeper. My wife got it for me so I love it. Haha

Parasitic draw might be coming from a fleet gps tracker. Look under the dash for a wire coming off fuse panel to small black box.

“Don’t use them that often, but they’re nice to have” I feel you bro

Something I’ve learned is never get rid of tools once you’ll get rid of them you’ll need them.

plenty of roof space on that truck for some solar

Hey, clicked on a random vid just to tell you. I’ve been doing roadside work for about 3 months now, business took off on a level I never expected. I’m diversifying and gathering tools and equipment to add Mobile Tires as an additional service. Thanks for putting out the content you do, you inspired me to start this journey. I’ll have my home paid off in 6 months and be able to quit my day job. You’ve made a difference in my life Ernest. Thanks bro

Just missing a vise! Also I would never get rid of tools you'll maybe need 1 day in the future

I've seen you are using brake cleaner in cans. I suggest getting a pump spray bottle of a quart and then get brake cleaner fluid in gallon bottles instead...much cheaper and you will use it instead of wipes for everything else. Can save you a lot in the long run and just less rubbish for the environment too. Good luck with your business man, you seems like a decent chap!

A SHORTY!!.. I got a 35' that looks similar to that for my Diesel repair business. Mine was actually a bakery truck. Now it has 2 roll aways (no wheels) bolted down over the wheels, a welder generator(Miller bluestar), 11hp air compressor a 6 ft steel table, acetylene torch set up, and over head compartments that hold 10 gal of coolant and 15 gal of oil... a drill press on my bench.. Tip: spray foam the underside of the flooring... freezing weather and wet boots make for a very sticky and slick floor... same with rear bumper...make it wider with expanded metal, better foot hold and expanded metal grate lets water and debris fall through.... hell put a small vise on it!!

Should add some elbows to the top of your box against the wall keep it from falling over in case of an accident ! Good luck with your mobile business 👍

Mobile mechanic. That’s brilliant.

Came here to check out tools, wasn't disappointed! Nice setup!

Great video... I like that you don't have a Million Dollars worth of tools in there. You have just what you need to get things done, not a bunch of clutter. If you need something special, you can go grab it, and add it as needed. Keep up the good work.

U keep it real with out spending lots of money and getting the job done stay safe...

“Haven’t brought myself to throw em away yet” xD

Those hose clamp pliers(the ratcheting ones with the long cable) are a lifesaver. I'm currently restoring a 1995 sea doo spx(jetski/PWC) and the oem fuel line clams are basically a cv boot clamp but much smaller. I'm replacing those oem clamps with spring clamps, and that tool makes it even easier than using wormgear clamps. I worked on cars for the longest time without those, but eventually I said enough is enough and I bought them(plus I worked at AutoZone at the time so I got a discount)

Just found your channel, I have been a mechanic for 40years, getting ready to give it up in about 2years. You have a nice looking Business. Don't get involved in jobs that will turn into a money loser. Try and take all the gravy work. Good luck to you.

That's a nice truck , looks good. I do some mobile mechanic repairs myself, I also got into fixing equiptment, machines, & fleet vehicles for businesses .

Subbed. Great to see some one keeping it real and using what they got to the fullest.

I have to say. I too have only one 11mm combo wrench. So i treasure that thing

That looks nice. Great idea.

mobile mechanic sounds great and all till you realize you will be crawling around on the ground and laying in water puddles to change parts . I went another direction its called a Tow truck , bring it in my shop raise on a lift in air cond, Awwww beautiful . I gave up crawling on the ground years ago . your body will thank you . Great idea if you want to change a battery or air cleaner otherwise ....blah !

That is a great set up i missed out on a vintage mail delivery truck a while ago still kicking my ass over it LoL

Love your setup

Love your videos and you seem like such a nice genuine person hope your business goes from strength to strength

Nice channel. I'm looking forward to learning something. Keep up the good work.

Anxious to see the wrap with under glow

Great video and awesome set up. 👍🏼👍🏼

Good setup. You can never have enough tools. He who has more when they die wins!

Nice set up bro keep it up 💪🏽

Nice setup. You're blessed to have a truck like that brother. Stay wrenching

Nice tool setup. Those are nice tool boxes and the way you have those brackets screwed down to prevent the tool boxes from sliding around is a really good idea. Awesome videos! 💯

Keep up to great work on the videos

Love the set up. Really thinking on starting my own business and your videos have given me the inspiration that I need to push myself to get it started. As the saying goes "Their ain't nothing to it but to do it."

Love the set up :)

Really Nice Setup!

At 9.45 your favorite pair of pliers are water pump pliers it's more of a plumber's toll but they are handy as hell

Dude....this setup is so friggin dope man. I'd love to do something like this some day.

thats great man ! i want to do something like this too.

I've used those chain style pipe wrenches for tight oil filters on bigger commercial trucks.

Honestly dude, if you want to get more business, go to car meets with the underglow on, draws attention, hand out stickers or flyers, or work cards n stuff. Works in Chicago, might be able to help!

Love those 6pt sockets. I do the same.

Sweet rig! Good luck with your business!

Nice set up,iam a tire guy,it’s exactly what I need in my pull trailer tire business

Awesome walk through.. As a slightly broke person thinking of starting something similar to this idea... I like that you aren't all name brands and have to have the best of the best tools... It shows that a person can start off with the cheaper "store" brands and succeed with them... and maybe over time work on replacing with the big names or purchasing tools that can only be had from the big names... my minor OCD kills me with the dual coloring of the two boxes... but it works and can't fault you there... works good if you got someone working with you too, you can just be like yeah second drawer in the green box... and not have them stop at the first box they come too, wasting time...

thanks for the informative video

I just got an old ups van for my service van but mine is shorter than yours and it has a lift gate that I am going to remove. It's in my way all the time and it's a pain in my ass. But then it's way too high I need to build a rear deck with stairs. I wish my van was more like yours. Cool setup.

I have all 3 those astral Swivel socket I use of everyday Thank you for tips very nice videos

I think it's hilarious how people try to correct you I'm calling a fire extinguisher a fire hydrant or a USPS truck a UPS truck like they're perfect LOL those type of people are the ones who try to look for everyone else's faults to hide their own Pretty Petty but you keep up the good work on these videos May and I enjoy them all and don't let these people's negativity bring you down they just don't have a life so they magnify yours

Hello, just wanted to mention I also have a duralast 3/8 swivel ratchet that is my favorite and was worn out and found that the OEM tools 22914 repair kit fits perfectly. Also I like your videos.

L9OVE THE CHANNEL MAN IM NEW . I RANDOMLY SAW AND NOTICED WHAT A GENUINE GUY U WAS

I worked for the postal service in fleet as a mechanic for 10 years we had the same truck for road service. Solid pick up really no issues with them

As soon as I seen the couch inside I was sold! Nice job friend

Vise on back bumper would help a lot.

Awesome set up pal. Im looking forward to becoming a mobile mechanic in the UK one day. At the moment I just work on personal cars on the driveway (fully qualified btw lol)

Correction: Your service vehicle is a retired United States Postal Service (USPS) 2-ton delivery truck (federal government agency), it is not a United Parcel Service (UPS) truck (private corporation). I enjoy your vids. -A USPS Motor Vehicle Service retiree.

I would totally have a workbench with a computer desk with an office chair and air conditioning/heat. You can take a break, or nap Would be dope if it were built like Vanlife/mobile mechanic. What you really want is one of the Coke Trucks with all the compartments on the side. You will not need to jump in and out of the van each time and just grab what you need.

Nice creation bro. I like it

Autozone on wheels simply can b implied alot oder of guddies especially dat hearty callipers compresser wid great leverage feels good moment job welldone of organization & introduction dis time

I bought an old snap on truck for my service truck and it worked out great!!!!

I hope you read this, but may I suggest... perhaps getting a storage unit .. .. to reduce weight on that poor ol' suspension? Praying for you buddy. You are a man on the front lines!

I used a Subaru Impreza hatch currently and have a pretty nice setup. I'd love a box van. I think the Cybertruck would be my dream vehicle for this work.

Like for them harbor freight tool boxes, love those things man

Ares makes a nice oil wrench set .. instead of the pliers... dude love your channel,

Nice truck

Great job brother 👍. I like that you keep it clean I have been in some guys trucks and you can't get in the door. I'm retired now but mechaniced and road mechaniced for 40 years. It's great. Harbor freight has some fantastic small parts boxes with lids almost like drawers. You have a good thing keep up the good work. Nice video thanks for sharing

And best tool I ever bought magnetic oil drain plug!!

Needs RV roof exhaust fans. 1/2 in either the front area or the rear so it pulls air in from the outside all the way through an out the top since heat rises.

I know some snap on master series tool boxes have locking drawers with tabs that you slide to open them, you could remove the shelf on the driver's side and put a toolbox there to hold all your tools, including all of the cases. I'm sure harbor freight has a similar 3 bay box that could work. I would just be worried about someone taking the tools that are out in the open. I wish you the best man, subbed. 😊

I used a heat gun and a plastic scraper to get 8 layers of wrap and the original UHaul stickers off my 26' truck. The original stickers had been on there for 30 years... Some colors came off easy, others kept cracking or had cracks in it already from being so old... Use the heat gun and scraper to get it started then work the heat gun ahead... it takes little bit to get the hang of it, you have to get the temp just right... too cold it will tear or rip, too hot it will stretch and break. if it starts to split, use the scraper to get it restarted... as you go, roll it up so it gets like a handle, it will be easier on your fingers.

Definitely a cool video! Definitely looking forward to future videos 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Good Video. I don't really have a USPS truck, but I use my Expedition for service calls. I am looking to find a USPS truck, cause it will make a difference getting to tools and parts and more room.

Anyone gonna talk about how neat it is that he films the thumbnail 😂

If you can afford it grab a scope and other diag tools it’ll net you more money and you’ll start doing less knuckle work. Pico makes a good scope or even Autel scope is cheap. Thanks for sharing

Really happy to see a professional not using Snap On/Matco/Cornwell/etc. tool chests. Don't waste your money on where the tools will go, spend it on the tools themselves and you'll surprisingly will have more money. I noticed you mention that you are planning on losing the cutoff pliers for cooling systems. Matco has a tool that puts a vacuum on the system. You can take off lines and not lose any coolant.

👍 nice!!

Bottle Jack's made great to use like a jack stand and you can they take very little space. Take the floor jack and lift the front, set it on 2 bottle Jack's. Do the same with the back with 2 more. One floor jack and 4 bottle Jacks will get anything done quick and safe.

Very nice truck I would probably look into what it would cost to put an AC system in there, such as a roof mount

When i had a service van i tied the back of my box into the cage so it couldn't tip. Two bolts in the back to the truck are cheap security. Also an 11mm is pretty much a 7/16.

I would definitely get Milwaukee vice grips. The big advantage is that you can loosen or tighten the vice grips without opening the vice grips. It works much better than any other vice grips. I have used my pair for a lot of things. Love them. Great video!

I would reinforce that back door from the inside against break ins but I'm paranoid

I used PB Blaster exclusively for years but, then I tried Seafoam deep creep. That stuff is the shiz! I don’t buy PB anymore, for what it’s worth.

Just about to tell my box truck that i had for the same thing shut down my mobile business and now working out my shop

I only use quarter inch interior and trim work mainly three eights mainly under the hood and of course cant forget the good old 1/2 inch drive which I mainly use on the undercarriage of a car. I also work on diesel more then gas so I use all drives from as small as 1/4 and as big as 1 inch. Alot of standard sizes and a ton of 12 point and of course 6 point. I agree with ernest tho ive used 6 point to removed stripped out 12 points.

At 14 11 if u use 1 or 2 of the same clips you used at the bottom on the top it would have no chance of tipping Liking the video so far 👍

Amazon and ebay are good resources for stuff like bulk wire and hose.

It is a fire extinguisher brotha

Ice box ac. Large cooler. 12 volt fans. Plastic PVC pipe. Cut holes assemble PVC pipe. Add 12 volt fans. Add ice and a little amount of water..... Poor Man's AC

I pretty much know close to nothing in working on cars but want to learn really bad . If I lived close by I would volunteer to work for free a few days a week with Ernest just to learn 100% dead srs . I have enough money saved up to the point I can take a year off . I live in CA

The Pittsburg pro 3/8 long handle flex head is like $18 and it is sweeet has a soft grip handle too. Lifetime warrenty

Our workbench is where your seat is in back. We have a shelf above it with a light to aid in working on the workbench. The shelf holds air filters and starters.

I had one of these years ago run a tractor trailer service from it

The Milwaukee vice grips are awesome! I love the pair I have!

that's cool

I mean wow that is a badass mechanic truck that is amazing to me iv heard of a mobile mechanic but never actual seen one this is nice goodluck to you and your business your a smart man

I want 1 of those business stickers for inside my toolbox. Liked and subscribed! I've got stories about driving a box truck for 3.5 years.

I do mobile work and never get oil changes lol