Rolls Royce Tow! Damage Free Towing With Class!!

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Жыл бұрын

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!! Today, Ethan and Gavon get to tow a vehicle that, even I, in my 30+ years in the industry, have never towed, a Rolls Royce. Vehicle had a flat tire while driving it home from a body shop who had been working on the car for 4 years!!! It's a beautiful piece of history and art. Ethan proves he has what it takes to perform damage-free towing and handle a customer who is not having the best day. I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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@888johnmac Жыл бұрын

Ethan has got the intro / opening so perfect you really have to listen to decide if it's Ron or Ethan

@888johnmac Жыл бұрын

and vintage Rolls Royces don't break down .. they merely fail to proceed .. lol

@peterhobson3262 Жыл бұрын

Ron and Ethan have very similar sounding voices.

@stevesmith-wc2gb Жыл бұрын

You can tell it’s Ethan by his voice

@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03 Жыл бұрын

He’s got good resemblance towards his father if he sounds so close to him. I’m happy to see that man get his license CDL and work for the company he seems like a great guy. Shoot, next generation Midwest Truck!

@UCanCallMeMrHeavyDuty Жыл бұрын

I’d say Ethan’s voice is like a tad but deeper than Ron’s

@user-jd4cs1cx6l Жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for awhile all the way back before Ethan left for school. Always impressed by the professionalism and care you all take while doing your job. Ethan is impressive to watch as he is a chip of the old block Ron. Very clean job he does. God bless

@donalddehaven3229 Жыл бұрын

As Ethan’s confidence matures with the towing business, he’s proving he can be a true professional. God bless.

@JackMacLupus Жыл бұрын

Well, he learned from the best. XD

@libby5335 Жыл бұрын

Took a few seconds to realize it was Ethan talking! He and Gavon did an excellent job with the Rolls, especially considering the owner got in the way a couple of times. It was impressive to watch Ethan take the time to neatly fold the extra strap. " He learnt good!" And he's one up on you for dealing with the Rolls! And Gavon is coming along really well. They make a good pair!

@brianpeterson9751 Жыл бұрын

ethan and gavin did a great job.the customer could easily see they were being really cautious with the loading and unloading.the picture ethan took of it on the rollback would be perfect to blow up and put in your office at the shop.

@13thcolony57 Жыл бұрын

Ethan and Gavin did a fantastic job. Cautious and courteous. Ethan is developing his confidence each tow he completes. Continue to grow in the tow industry.

@Coalbucketcd91 Жыл бұрын

Ron , you did a great job raising Ethan and training him. He shows a extreme level of responsibility and professionalism.

@tedfisk1211 Жыл бұрын

Ethan's work ethic is second to none, well maybe second to Ron. His methodical tying up of the straps shows that his heart is in the right place to do a thorough job and no shortcuts. He was also very well engaged with the customer. Great job Ethan.

@AWRay1300 Жыл бұрын

The arrow board is a must-have safety device. Excellent job, Ethan and Gavin!!!

@davidg5369 Жыл бұрын

It wasn't Solo, it's the Dynamic Duo! Spectacular job, guys!

@LegendaryRadioJock Жыл бұрын

I love seeing the boys fly solo! I hope we get to see more of this in the near future!

@lockedin60 Жыл бұрын

I can understand the frustration of being without a prized vehicle such as this for 4 years. I have problems with "language" at times myself. It just shows how much grace you have in your life to not take it out on others. Ethan is a fine young man and he has learned a lot of how to deal with people from observing you. But I think that trying to calm them down and telling them that you do not care for their choice of words in this circumstances is not always the best call. Grace in all things can go a long way.

@CraigGrant-sh3in Жыл бұрын

I can be colorful but, don't walk up to someone I don't know and start swearing.

@bobz5474 Жыл бұрын

14:15 Great job Ethan! Really glad to see you’re keeping your head on a swivel and paying lots of attention to the traffic!

@Maxwelhouser66 Жыл бұрын

Great job training Ethan! He even sounds like you. You must be so proud Ron!!!!🎉

@pokemonrocks08 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the arrow board on the truck. I see a lot of wreckers and tow trucks that just have the standard light bars and I always think that they'd be a lot safer if they had an arrow bar to let traffic know to move over for them. Too many people won't move over for recovery vehicles when they should be afforded the same courtesies that you would for any other emergency response vehicle.

@bonnieyoung1166 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching since Ethan was too young to get out of truck, “ you know the rule, stay in the truck” Now look at him doing a job on his own. Great job you two. Ron should be proud. So professional and polite to the customer. Can’t wait to see more of them two and daddy Ron.

@jacquibossier9808 Жыл бұрын

Ethan did a great job and very respectful to customer 😁

@wideslammer Жыл бұрын

Ethan continues to show his ability to interact well with the customer.

@paulalaporte195 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ethan and Gavin! Thanks for the video on a Tuesday. What a treat! Look forward to Friday! God bless. 😊

@brucemartini2288 Жыл бұрын

of course Damage Free! you're the "best of the BEST! All your tows are damage free😁👍

@SchererProductionServices Жыл бұрын

Great job Ethan and Gavin!!!! Saving an historic & beautiful machine!!!!

@phillipstafford2410 3 ай бұрын

Ron it's really cool to see all the little hacks and homade kit you have to achieve the job without buying all new trucks (the low profile ramps and the side puller)

@edwinschlee8374 Жыл бұрын

Good job Eathan and Gavin getting it loaded and delivered without any scratches.

@annyer262 Жыл бұрын

The best thing about a rolls royce is the super comfortable leather seats for waiting for a tow truck in!

@dockmaster2769 Жыл бұрын

The Pink hard hat is always a classic.

@heatherkohlwey8379 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, guys! As an antique car owner myself, I can appreciate your care when handling this and every other car you tow. I had a friend that got "new" tires for his '51 Cadillac. The date code was 20 years old. He had one blow that took out the fender skirt and trim to the tune of $8K. Again, awesome job with this one. Please stay safe, and God bless.

@aussiebloke609 Жыл бұрын

When I read that the car had been in a workshop for the last 4 years, I had a feeling the tyres might be a touch old. It's just one of those things people forget about - car hasn't gone anywhere, plenty of tread, still holding air...sometimes not even a sign of sidewall cracking...and we forget that they can still be too old to do the job.

@larryrichmond9959 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful car and out of the way opportunity !!! Great job all around !!! Take care and GOD BLESS !!!$

@williamjones4483 Жыл бұрын

I think Ron & Co. would be shocked to find out this car is not worth as much as they might think. I used to think the same way until I began watching KZfaq videos of these cars being bought and sold used. These cars were manufactured from 1965 - 1980 at Crewe, England.

@annettes7460 Жыл бұрын

Interesting to know what the old dude thought when 2 young men rocked up, one in a pink hard hat and the other in a cowboy hat posing as a hard hat, lol. Great job Ethan and Gavon!! Seems like Ethan could take over from Ron.

@Farm_fab Жыл бұрын

Ron, a friend of mine that did air cooled VW repairs had a customer bring in a very rusty Carman Ghia, and it was so bad that one could look through one side and see through the other side. The mechanic told him to dip it in Bondo and carve it out. The owner said, hey, that's a good car! The mechanic said, in reality, he should remove the gas cap and replace everything under it. I don't remember seeing a worse candidate for restoration than that one. It really looked like they stored it in a pond for a few years. Having said that, it's nice to see a British car in good condition like that one and having it running and driving.

@keithbilliot7705 Жыл бұрын

A Tuesday upload with the dynamic duo keep up the great work young men and May God Protect and Bless Y’all

@edwardmyers3277 Жыл бұрын

Nice job guys! Your patience, skill and attention to detail are beyond your years on the job!

@stevedoty5841 Жыл бұрын

Ron you always stress safety, watching for cars/trucks as r you work. We had a tow truck driver step out of truck and was killed by a semi coming along. This was in Iowa. Continue to alert your folks about drivers not moving over.

@teaches2010 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh a bonus video!!!! Stay safe and God bless #wherestalon

@nomercygaming5670 Жыл бұрын

Probably still working in the shop or with his son and wife

@tuckertroy65 Жыл бұрын

Ron your son is doing an amazing job he has learned from the best

@jonathanbair523 Жыл бұрын

Ethan had his grand pa and has his dad as a role model... What a wonderful family :)

@911Dox Жыл бұрын

That was a well done grab and go situation and you both worked well together. You're always watching what is approaching and for each other seems almost second nature now, Well done. It's great to see. You learned to never expect that everyone will see the arrow board and move over; that is a luxury no operator should depend on. You have become comfortable with your knowledge and trust your instincts and years of experience to get the job completed and safely. Keep in mind please, the cones should always be put out; It's your third line of defense. You will hear the impact with the cones and that may give those extra seconds to react and get out of the way. I do not mean to criticize, I just want to see both of you get home in one piece at the end of every day.

@porsche9441987 Жыл бұрын

Like father like son, this guy could have been a pain. Well done y’all!

@davidschmittsr.3121 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ethan and Gavin. You fellows have come a long way. God bless!

@terranceolive6792 Жыл бұрын

The Apple definitely didn't fall far from the tree job very well done Eathon

@williambenoit5712 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ron I towed on out of New Orleans over 30 years ago the car was over 6000 pounds. Had a 1980 International with a roll back love watching your videos.

@torehornkjl1452 Жыл бұрын

Iconic classic car, got everything modern cars don't got. Great to see you guys handle the job in a perfect manner as always.

@demonknight7965 Жыл бұрын

She's a Beaut for sure.

@peterhobson3262 Жыл бұрын

Now I know I can trust Ethan to tow my Ferrari. If I ever get a Ferrari.

@mikeball6182 Жыл бұрын

You gonna buy a Ferrari that breaks down? Good choice!

@HappilyHomicidalHooligan Жыл бұрын

IF I ever had a low-ground clearance vehicle THAT expensive, the ONLY way it would ever be loaded on or off a flatbed would be using the Rotator, spreader bars and rim-slings... Either that or it would be driven from a loading dock directly onto the flatbed provided it was at the same level as the dock! 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

@crazydutchbloke Жыл бұрын

@@mikeball6182 Or he gets one he wants to put 0 miles on. like most collectors.

@towmanac7056 Жыл бұрын

@A Wilson all you need is a wheel lift truck with dollies ...

@markreetz1001 Жыл бұрын

Ethan sounds like Ron. That was a nice car!--at least! Thanks Ethan and Gavon.

@texasfire3019 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Ron you must have flown there knowing a Rolls Royce was in distress.

@loosemoose9799 Жыл бұрын

Ron is proud of his son and the whole work crew.

@brianriddle5436 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a young ron. Nice to see him following in his father footsteps. Be safe out on the road people do not pay attention.

@getzybreuer3691 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a beautiful video I was asking you all ready for the last year please post two times a week a video finally we got it please keep going with posting two times a week God bless you love you

@dknust9 Жыл бұрын

My grandparents a was good friends with a gentleman that owned a rolls Royce. My wife and I got to ride in it from our wedding to our reception.

@andrewkoetz3933 Жыл бұрын

Ron a small piece of military hisotry for you on Rolls Royce. They built the engines for several British and Canadian fighter planes and sold a license to the PACKARD Motor Company for U.S. manufacturing. The "Rolls Royce Merlin" engines were made in the UK, and the "Rolls Royce-PACKARDS" were made in the U.S. These engines had the same dispacement as the Allison V12's with the exception of the Allison's lacked the turbocharger the Merlin/Packards had.

@bm03431 Жыл бұрын

I once towed a '67 corvette convertible with a 454 under the hood and the side exhaust. A restorer bought it. Only problems it had was a siezed parking brake and a spot in the paint where a light bulb sat... beautiful car. I helped the new owner put it next to the '62 I towed there a week earlier.

@jacquejecker4435 Жыл бұрын

Following is some great footsteps and doing a great job of it.

@adairwilkinson6916 Жыл бұрын

A great job, Ethan & Gavin. I admire your technique with the Tyre straps. Very tidy. I also thought the wooden steps a very good idea. A nice RR Silver Shadow., made in Crewe England, just about 4 miles from where I live. These days they make Bentleys at the same factory. What a treat !! A vid on a Tuesday!! Best Wishes and stay safe Roy W UK

@THEPATHFINDER41 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Ethan and Gavon! Job well done,

@Pat_Playz Жыл бұрын

Oh my, seeing the guy just go fully on the truck without much of a care made me gasp, it scared me seeing such a good classic car that is clearly treated very well almost scrape the back end because of it. Also, I reacted the same as Ethan and Gavon when I heard that old, classic engine start up, that was music to my ears cause I love hearing old engines start up.

@scottlee1211 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ethan! You and Gavin saved the day!!

@1978garfield Жыл бұрын

Great to see the lads take care with a classic. The thing is you guys treat all the customer's vehicles like a Rolls Royce. It is nice to see. Even if a customer has an older vehicle with some wear and tear that doesn't mean he wants any more. You understand that. I wish more tow companies did.

@andywilliment581 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys. Ethan asked what model it was. Looks like a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 6.75Litre V8. I used to deliver fuel to the Rolls Royce factory at Goodwood in the UK. Some sweet cars there. 😎🇬🇧

@robt2151 Жыл бұрын

Looks like an early 70s model in which case it would pre-date the move to Goodwood; possibly came from Derby.

@steverichardson2224 Жыл бұрын

Finally!, those two can say they have more experience than you......... on a Rolls Royce anyway. Ron feel free to reach out to your more experienced co-workers if you ever have the good fortune of towing one yourself. 😉Good job guys!!! Murfreesboro TN

@judyfenske1429 Жыл бұрын

Nice video of the tire being wrapped. Interesting with the ratcheting . Thanks.

@texasgilley9533 Жыл бұрын

Ron you did a great job of teaching Ethan the family business God bless y’all

@ronsawatsky4233 Жыл бұрын

I drove a 1977 Silver Wraith once on the highway. Lovely car indeed.

@waynebrown106 Жыл бұрын

Good job young man! Your Dad taught you well. I know he's proud to have you working with him

@nonaloeffler308 Жыл бұрын

Cool another Tator with Ethan boy he really sounds like Ron. What a great Tuesday. Thank you made my day... You taught him well.

@jacquelinewarren6790 Жыл бұрын

Lil Ron got the job done!!!!

@paulshannon4576 Жыл бұрын

Way back when I got out of high school I managed a service station and a fleet of vehicles for a retirement home in Missouri and a couple that was in upper management had purchased a 1952 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. They wanted to take it out for a ride but didn’t realize that you have to be careful with old cars. They ran it out of oil but also continued to drive it until it locked up. I don’t think they ever had it repaired.

@toddschepis4524 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Ethan and Gavin.

@alancoomes2797 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys on an excellent recovery of a great classic car . Glad the boys strapped it down well that RR weighs in at around 4700 lb dry. Point to note is that RR's DO NOT breakdown, the official RR term is 'fail to proceed' . One point for Ethan, please do not say in front of the owner ' lets get this thing off the truck ' their vehicle is, especially in this case, a treasured possession correct phrase is ' lets gently remove this vehicle from the truck' it shows the customer that you respect their property and treating it with great care, which you did very well. A small thing but will get you far in life in this profession.

@jaquigreenlees Жыл бұрын

Well done Ethan and Gavon

@semorebutts1736 Жыл бұрын

Great job Ethan and Gavin that was a very expensive car and you handle it😮😢 with extreme gloves Ron they did you right

@-ray-h Жыл бұрын

At first I actually thought it was Ron talking...! Then I went a read the intro... OMG Ethan you sound and act / move just like your dad...!!!

@photosbychristensen Жыл бұрын

The customer make the right choice to have his car towed with.Great job with the old car

@jakeschisler7525 Жыл бұрын

Great job from the best towing company in the midwest

@JV-pu8kx Жыл бұрын

Their number will be in my speed-dial/contacts if I'm ever in Missouri.

@jamesoneil7768 Жыл бұрын

You've got to be so proud Ron,

@AndrewHaverson Жыл бұрын

Good job, guys! Glad everything was minimal. I liked Ethan's tying technique for dealing with the loose end of the strap. God's blessings, Midwest!

@grahamcockings4280 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ron. In the uk you have to recover a rolls Royce in a covered wagon. Rolls Royce demands that. Great vlog.

@timpowell3255 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done Fellas ! That is one sweet old car for sure. Thanks for taking us along for the ride ! ✌️❤️🙏

@jameslovitt994 Жыл бұрын

Expensive lesson on learning what date codes are on tires, and how to read them. I'd bet those tires are 20 years old, if not older.

@LeeBv9983 Жыл бұрын

In the 1970s I lived in England in a village in Essex. I had an old German-spec Mercedes and the only mechanic in the area that could work on it was a shop that specialized in classic cars. I had it in there for some routine brake work and somebody from my office dropped me off there to pick it up when promised as I had to go directly to Cambridge to attend a lecture. Well, it wasn't done as the mechanic had ordered the wrong part, but the shop's owner said not to worry as he'd give me a loaner. It turned out to be a 1970 Bentley (think Rolls Royce upgraded). I drove it to Cambridge that evening and then back and kept it for a couple days until they finished my car. It was terrifying to drive because it was so damn quiet I never knew if the engine was running, it was large, and it was actually very fast. It was also an automatic, which I had never owned and I kept trying to change gears. I was very glad to return it and get my simple old Mercedes back.

@chrisr2941 Жыл бұрын

This is a huge moment for this channel. The rotator just got put in 2nd place as the nicest vehicle on here LOL

@Mike_Gray68 Жыл бұрын

Ethan is so professional now with just a little experience. Imagine what he is going to be like in 10 to 15 years.

@Jason-eg8ff Жыл бұрын

Awesome job… beautiful classic car… I hope we get to see more videos from Ethan...

@iandrew6347 Жыл бұрын

I love the old style rolls-Royce that’s in mint condition love the white walls wheels on it great job and great videos watching from the U.K.

@jerryburdick8051 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful work. Ethan, I'm so impressed with how you handle your work and your customers. Kudos!

@michaeljenner5628 Жыл бұрын

Nice Silver Shadow. I remember seeing them in a garage I was an apprentice in. They had brass wheel nuts that the threads were sided.

@Ldybelladonna Жыл бұрын

Good Tow by Ethan and Gavon- The Chumlee of Midwest trucks.

@JimDandy1082 9 ай бұрын

That car is a beaut on that flatbed!

@maxp2241 Жыл бұрын

I swear I saw this car yesterday on my way home from work in SW Ohio yesterday, god bless Ron and stay safe

@demonknight7965 Жыл бұрын

You have taught them well, Ron. Great job, gentlemen.

@edp9743 Жыл бұрын

Handled professionally by the young guns. Ron your dad would be proud!!!!

@RoadSideRanger Жыл бұрын

Finally a rollback video LOL been waiting on one of those for a long time thank you very much and you're doing a good job buddy you have come a long way catching on really good stay safe always want you back on that crazy highway

@acetylene1969 Жыл бұрын

I've towed a couple old rolls Royce. Coolest old car I've towed was a '37 Cord. Concour de elegance winner in Michigan and 2nd in nationals. Was a $250,000 car. I love towing the old ones

@tses10519 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work gentlemen, be proud of what you do.

@JiggyFishMaster Жыл бұрын

Great job guys! Ron, you taught them well.

@thomasdesmond2248 Жыл бұрын

The Bentley is the most common Rolls Royce. My brother once towed a Silver Ghost. It was being lined to a dealer for display. A man from Loydes of London had to stay with it during transport. It was one of only three known to still exist. God bless

@KirkHermary Жыл бұрын

The old man is a cross between Hank's dad and Boomhauer.

@randy6650 Жыл бұрын

Another job well done Ron and Gavin

@jimsmith9819 Жыл бұрын

Ethan and Gavon did a good job on this tow, the customer was unhappy, but happy with the tow job

@anthonyashgrove2908 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, for the 'record', when Rolls Royce Motors was a 'British Company' you rarely came across a 'broken down one' in London. Why you may ask, yes they were well made and reliable, but nothing is 100%, so there were several 7.5 ton curtain sided recovery trucks cruising about, if your 'Roller' had a problem, pick the phone and one of these trucks appeared and whisked the car away hidden behind the curtain, it was part of the 'service' you got when you bought a RR. Hey Ron, if you are going to pick these up you need to get a 'curtain sided' truck, the cars were brought up to expect this level of service!!