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The second Quaife sticker install is very nice, but the first is unacceptable. Please drop the drive unit again and replace.

It's like working on a car with my dad except he's not yelling at me to hold a flashlight correctly

We're never seeing the end of this one, are we?

I don’t normally play safety police on the internet, but watching you remove drum brake springs with no eye protection gave me sympathetic pains in my face. This is one of if not THE coolest project on KZfaq right now and I’d love to see you finish it with all your body parts intact. Much love from across the Mississippi.

This entire episode was "Dammit I forgot to do this 1 simple thing" and I felt that.

Drum brakes are, indeed, of the infernal realms. My father and I once spent an entire afternoon hammering on one of the rear drums of a 1962 Impala, wondering how in the hell it could possibly have seized up that badly just sitting in a barn for a few years, before it occurred to either one of us that the parking brake might be on. I acknowledge that's mostly pilot error, but with disc brakes we'd at least have been able to see that the damn things were on. :)

8 minutes in and the dude is showing us another 5k of parts for this crazy project, we love you

Pro tip: when replacing wheel bearings, make sure you buy the cheap ones so you can replace them again in 6 months. This is the only way you will improve at replacing wheel bearings. :P Awesome video, thanks for posting!

This entire episode resonates with me. It's a great feeling knowing I am not alone in my trials and tribulations working with rusty old cars.

That snap ring install trick really blew my mind. 11/10 Impressive outside-the-box thinking. Still does its job and the wheel bearing didn't have to come out again. Parts, effort and time was saved all at the same time.

"Because it involve sillicone and panicking" Been a mechanic for 8 years now. I can 1000% relate.

Hi Robert, If possible could we get an update on this project? I know you originally had a deadline for it; but this one of those things we all just got sucked into watching you build. Thanks

Whoa! Wheels moving under their own power! That is a huge milestone. Congrats! I'm excited to see it driving.

A tip for the rusty bolts I learned whilst in a transmission shop for a couple years. If they don't want to come out, heat them up red hot with a torch (more specifically, heat the nut red hot if you can get at it). That allowed me to get almost every bolt out without breaking anything. Even on the rusty MN cars we dealt with.

2:45 "Now its time for the LSD!" Never change Robert, never change.

You channel lives in the center of the Venn diagram of bravery, genius, and idiot and that's why we love it.

This was a standout and extremely entertaining video! Nice save with that snap ring.

I can't even convey the amount joy I get whenever I see Robert upload a video on either channel!! Can't wait to see what the next project is!!

I'm actually surprised you are keeping the drum brakes. I'm not 100% sure how I would go about converting that to discs, but that seems like a smarter idea than leaving drums on there, especially considering that you're giving it such a significant horsepower boost

This man is all the proof we ever need is that to make a successful video, you need an interesting topic, and a very interesting persona to tell you about it.

I absolutely love that nothing goes smoothly on your projects! I hate watching a video of a mechanic that always has things go smoothly. Your jobs are much more realistic - albeit more expensive than I can afford, but fun to watch. :)

Your comment about breaking the rear wheel speed sensor while looking at it reminded me of this joke.... I can cut wood just by looking at it! No really, it's true. I didn't believe it at first either, but I saw it with my own eyes!

I love how this project can join the tech and car community together

Wow. What a colossal amount of work! And I don't just mean the work that those stinkin' snap rings caused. Thanks for bringing us along!

Honestly, I find this both really intriguing and really entertaining. Who am I kidding, its super cool and absolutely hilarious! This episode in the Electric Escape Escapade was well worth the wait, I had people looking at me like I was nuts while I was trying not to laugh hysterically the whole time. Please keep up the good work, I can't wait for the next one!

good lord every video just works for me. the humor, the topic, the editing. all a class

this is one of the finest automotive content ever on youtube ❤

WE NEED MORE ELECTRIC ESCAPE

Nothing puts a smile on my face more than an Aging Wheels notification.

I just have got to say that that I love the way you edit the loosening and tightening of bolts. The visuals and the sound is just fantastic. So pleasant the watch and listen to. Thank you for doing it you way. 🙂

I love that you show your missteps. Makes me feel better about my own mechanical shortcomings 😂.

The hot sauce adds character. Which makes this truck a full company at this point, amazing work!

I just found the Edison Motors channel and couldn't avoid thinking about your Bus Project. If you haven't already, you should look at what those guys are doing. I can't wait to see the 900Whp Escape rolling.

The battle with those lower rear shock bolts is a fight I know all too well.

Probably the best Factor ad integration I've ever watched. I actually watched it.

I really like your shirt with Austin Metro. Also great work, both entertaining and it greatly shows real life struggle of being a mechanic.

I'm not sure how much difference there is but just going by looks, it might have been worthwhile to investigate swapping out the rear knuckles for ones from a hybrid escape. You'd get rid of the drum brakes that way. Little late for the suggestion though. Keep up the great work, this project is very entertaining.

11:30 snap-ring goes *SPLING*. When the sizes go up in snap-rings, the stored energy gets impressive. I once sustained an impressive finger injury when I was trying to remove a 15cm diameter snap-ring that was retaining the graphite nozzle assembly on a not-entirely-little rocket motor. I was using high-end snap-ring pliers as well. Eye protection and gloves are a super-good idea with those things....

Your Pain, Our Gain. Thank you Robert for all you do to bring some enjoyment into our dull lives.

I can watch this again and again I still won't get bored of it

I appreciate how you show the problems that you had in the process and how you solved them. Not sugar coating it at all.

Still can't believe you're doing this, I wish you as much luck as I can give. Always gotta appreciate the unappreciated cars :) (And give them 900 hp)

Drums are pretty easy if you have the pliers looking multitool, hold down tool, adjuster tools, and find a video or retired mechanic explaining their use. Always do one side at a time so you have the other for reference.

Just like every backyard mechanic, start with 1 simple job and by the end of the day the cars in many pieces and ya waiting on parts. They say it's all about the journey not the destination. Nice work and persistence.

The smash cut to the angle grinder 😂

been eagerly waiting for this one

As one of the few alive at the beginning of project binky I'm well adjusted to waiting for quality videos on amazing cars. Take the right amount of time you need, we will wait for more quality content.

I'm only 9 minutes in and this has been an incredibly enjoyable update!

The different size of bolts on each side would upset me more than you could imagine.

Working alone is something, but doing what you do alone and making it work is feat of accomplishment. So I tip my hat to you Sir!!

As someone who converted a rusty 77 VW Rabbit to be electric, I relate to most of this video. I didn't have to make custom hubs though since I didn't do anything all that powerful.

Watching you struggle through this project, converting to EV, has pretty much convinced me to never try something like that myself... Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching every second of it 😂

If you are not scared when removing parts with hydraulic persuasion you don’t understand the forces involved :) I have a healthy set of scared every time and as a result still have all my fingers :) This project is fantastic, and it’s a pleasure to see someone giving this kind of thing a go :) Best of luck Rob and looking forwards to the next video

I’ve just come off a 9 week, 84hrs/week stint working away from home. Watching this to wind down from that project. It’s very relaxing

I just found this series and binged it. I now can't wait for the next part! Great work, and very entertainingly presented 👍

Man, what a colossal amount of work you put into this! Given the time it takes to get parts that you order, the numerous whoopsies encountered and the quick-shot editing, I can only imagine how long this video took to make from beginning to end. Kudos! (And thanks for leaving all the mistakes in too. I think it might be a new record!)

The utter frustration you show while pulling those bearings and old parts is so relatable to other projects I have worked on. Keep on making the great videos! Love seeing your different works.

I'm probably not the first to tell you this, but there are drum brake spring pliers. They're weird looking, like nothing you've ever seen, they come with no instructions, and they simplify everything! I love your videos. Especially the abrupt editing style. Thank you.

still looking forward to the next video!

I'm so glad that I stumbled across this channel lol. I feel so much more normal knowing that I'm not the only one who constantly redoes multiple steps throughout a project

I am so happy that you share your fun projects for everyone to watch. I always finish watching with a goofy smile on my face.

You’re the first and only person I’ve ever known who managed to successfully install a snap ring after installing the hub!

I appreciate that you leave in all the small unexpected things like stuck and broken bolts and forgetting the snap ring. It's very validating for my own struggles on a normal non tesla swapped car.

I hate to bring this up now, but the ring gear bolts are usually one time use only. I may be wrong, but I've done a half dozen 8.8 Fords and the installation kit always contains new bolts. Very impressive project, love your channel.

I thought I was having issues with my 3-D printing development, you are definitely balls deep in your project, thank you for sharing this with us gives me inspiration and also pretty darn cool! Keep doing what you’re doing. Never look back never give up.

I can’t wait for your project to end and learn everything and apply it in my car one day.

I am not a mechanic or mechanically inclined but i love watching your videos and specially admire your problem solving skills.

It's awesome to see how much progress is being made on this project. As much as some of the missteps must have hurt and frustrated, better to have them happen here than on a bus!!

I felt every once of your pain down in my soul this episode. Creeping up on almost a year doing a refresh of my '64 VW camper, and brother, I can relate.

As the proud owner of a first gen Escape Hybrid AWD, I greatly enjoyed the relatability of this video. Except mine has rear disc brakes...with a parking brake drum inside.

That fine line between taking your time and procrastinating? It makes a wonderful jump rope.

Yess!!! I love this series and all the amazing edits and comedy you put into these. Thank you!

This one was great!!! The struggle is real, but the results ... great work!

Those new rear brake springs were correct. They are supposed to keep the star from free spinning. You take a screwdriver and pry the spring up to adjust the star.

I do nothing on my own car besides put gasoline into it. But seeing your struggles and subsequent successes makes me feel like can also accomplish pretty well anything. I also struggle often with the maker and DIY tasks I take on. Thank you!

Has this guy ever finished any projects cuz so far every single one I see just disappears randomly

Quite hard to follow up the battery box building episode but this was a great one!!

That snap-ring bodge was IMPRESSIVE.

A PEOPLE-POWERED VEHICLE (PPV)!!! I'm so glad you have one!! I've been dying to see them in action! God, they're so funny and fun, I would genuinely consider them if I didn't live in Highway Hell. It's so fitting to see it on your channel.

A dab of hot sauce for flavor! 🌶

Oh yeah. New video!! Always a Great Day

You are living the life I went through in the early 70s as I built my 57 Chevy.

The way you installed the rear bearings and hubs is the correct way. The only real difference is the real tool is made of steel instead of wood. Installing the snap ring with the hub in place was really impressive to see.

what ever happened to this build?

Both you and the Lot’lAxl are adorable! Don’t think I ever seen bungee cords in undercarriage work, and I don’t understand why not - great stuff You rock!

I've liked your videos about silly little cars for a while now but have really come to enjoy your Escape-pod build since, you, unlike just about any other youtube project car builder, end up trying to do things right but facing constant frustration and wrong parts just like when I work on my car. The wrong stupid spring and forgetting the cv axle are literally things I've done before. I feel you dude. Best wishes on this bad boy.

Wow. The amount of work in this video compounded by the camera and editing work is.... exhausting.

I reeeeeally hang out for Aging episodes. Watched this one on my lunch break!

This is exactly my wrenching experience. Stuff is stuck, rusty and probably in a place you can't get to. Great video.

Your "oh it's an Eaton diff" tickled me as I drove into the very Eaton plant that likely made it to head in for my shift

I'm not really into cars, mechanic stuff and so on, but I watch all your videos because they are extremely entertaining and just fun to watch. :D

Huge milestone. Motion. Well done. Your joy in getting this working was palpable.

The LSD joke was absolutely perfect

You sir have the patience and perseverance of a saint! I would have given up about a dozen different times just in this episode. And if I had broken that bolt on the rear lower control arm, I would just set the car on fire. On a positive note though, these videos make me thankful I live in the south. We might have had a heat index of 120° yesterday, but at least they never salt the roads and my cars don't rust.

I have to inform you that since you published your last video I have binge watch almost everything you've made in the last three years and it's just amazing

for stuck screws like that control arm i recommend using a 1/8" ball file in a cordless drill or dremel tool, grinding a center inside the shank, and then switch to a drill bit/drill until you reach a sized hole appropriate for an Easy-out extractor tool. That situation was prime for that procedure because there's nothing stopping you from drilling all the way through the shank of the bolt. Removing material from the center of the shank relieves tension within the shank. Apply lots of heat+penetrating oil and extract. Keep sizing up your extractor until you reach tap drill size. If it gets that far, hooray you are at tap drill size, run a tap to clean out the fossilized bug-like remains of the pesky bolt shank.

Bob is putting words on all the frustrations of every mechanic ever... 😂

I don't understand even half the things going on ... but it's fun to watch. So much better than all these other folk who manage to complete everything without a failure or silly commercial break.

I love the speed at which you demonstrate your amazing talents. Keep up the amazing work my good man, you're going places!