This TikTok Famous Ghost Town Has Some Crazy Secrets 🏜🌵 (Cerro Gordo Pt 1)

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  • @HeavyDSparks
    @HeavyDSparks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +419

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    • @hughjarse2909
      @hughjarse2909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My tee shirt arrived today in Scotland ,cheers for the $5 🇺🇸😎

    • @wyatthampton4351
      @wyatthampton4351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cerro Gordo has some awesome history man. Love to see you guys going out there!

    • @abdulmuqsit3858
      @abdulmuqsit3858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      please bring that intro introduction of people as you guys did in todays video. i think it will be very fun

    • @jessiemeno9511
      @jessiemeno9511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hell ya can't wait to see more

    • @tennesseeboy107
      @tennesseeboy107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened to the last vid I was mid watching and it kicked me out

  • @LonelyGrandmaMary
    @LonelyGrandmaMary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    I am so happy to see people like you help to keep Cerro Gorrdo going. My 12 yr old son and I watch Brent every week revive the town, so exciting to see it getting this kind of help. Thank you from this Grandma and her son.
    My son will definitely enjoy your channel with me as well.

    • @peggyvick935
      @peggyvick935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here.
      I have never watched this channel, but bc of him being at Cerra Gordo, I will sub & watch.

    • @LonelyGrandmaMary
      @LonelyGrandmaMary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@peggyvick935 start from the beginning you will become addicted very soon. Watching his ups and downs and doing all the exploring is exciting.

    • @peggyvick935
      @peggyvick935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LonelyGrandmaMary
      Hi Mary,
      I have watched Cerritos Gordo from beginning, but never this guy’s channel.
      Because of him helping Brent,
      I subscribed & will now watch.
      Many blessings to you & your grandson.
      I have 6 grandchildren.
      They’re my darlings. ❤️

    • @fabledfantasty7343
      @fabledfantasty7343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lonely Grandma....
      Wow, u must be a young grandma, to have a 12 year old son!

    • @LonelyGrandmaMary
      @LonelyGrandmaMary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fabledfantasty7343 late in life adoption. My oldest is 36 and another is 30. Have 2 granddaughters and another on the way. Most think I’m his grandma and he corrects them quickly.

  • @Killswitch22022
    @Killswitch22022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    Glad you guys could get up there to help him out. He's a trooper that's for sure. Doing it all by himself! Good Luck Stay safe!

    • @joshjablonicky171
      @joshjablonicky171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He's actually has a lot of help up you just didn't show much of that but it is still him having to make sure it gets done

    • @Killswitch22022
      @Killswitch22022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joshjablonicky171 That's Awesome!!! From watching his videos I got the feeling he was alone most of the time. Thanks for the information greatly appreicated!

    • @DieselRamcharger
      @DieselRamcharger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lmao hes doing nothing by himself.

    • @j_coyote1500
      @j_coyote1500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DieselRamcharger You are correct!

    • @josteincarlsen2905
      @josteincarlsen2905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DieselRamcharger how do you know?

  • @HawSnowwhite
    @HawSnowwhite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Thank you so much for helping Brent! He is a really rare breed, solid as an oak and just an honest good guy! I love his vision of restoring Cerro Gordo! Thanks for all you are doing to preserve history! A culture that doesn’t value it’s history, has no future! So thank you, God bless you and yours!

  • @wdjones4735
    @wdjones4735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Thank you for helping Brent!!!!!! A lot of us have been here for his whole journey. When the Hotel burned down, it was a heartbreaking video to watch☹️You have joined Brent’s army to preserve history! Thank you so much and thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to watch what you all do❤️👍🏻

    • @zachthetruememeking
      @zachthetruememeking 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn't have said better myself

    • @KarinaTheDreama
      @KarinaTheDreama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HeavyD is by far EPIC in the push for Brent & making a huge difference in the awake dream of Brent's & truly restored his strength, improved his own knowledge & ability & vision for history & gathering of ppl in brotherly love & exploration altogether. He needed it so bad it was quite touching totally EPIC! I Live all their channels & all the brothers so much that included dearest Brent. What u said was understated just saying . Love u as well ok!

  • @LiveToSurvive
    @LiveToSurvive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    I've been watching Brent (Ghost Town Living) since right after he started his channel. It'll be great to see you guys giving him a hand where no one else will. It really says a lot for you.

    • @Ogma3bandcamp
      @Ogma3bandcamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Ditto. These boys got a new sub from me.

    • @radb0253
      @radb0253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same, been watching Brent from the start. Been subbed to HeavyD for a while but didn't expect this 😎

    • @Fordgroup00
      @Fordgroup00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      First. They do nothing for free. Second he got busted by government for altering smog issue stuff on the diesel trucks. He’s not the dude you think he is

    • @LiveToSurvive
      @LiveToSurvive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Of course they'll get paid. TH-cam will eat it up. As far as the smog issues..... All I can say is we all do things we shouldn't sometimes. That doesn't make them bad people. They just know better next time.

    • @Fordgroup00
      @Fordgroup00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LiveToSurvive
      Oh they (knew better) the first time. I’ll bet there’s more if I started digging but I don’t care enough to put that much energy into it

  • @loverlei79
    @loverlei79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you so much for helping Brent. He's worked so hard, and heard so many Nos. He's the most genuine person.

  • @Squanchy420
    @Squanchy420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +970

    Need more crossovers like this TH-camrs working together to get there channels see by everyone and anyone

    • @TheBigChill1
      @TheBigChill1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Working...???
      What I've seen was loads of empty words but no action at all...
      This is just another click bate tactic for getting shares and likes nothing else...
      No...what is needed is real people with real will to help others, not a bunch of tourists making tourism...

    • @infure
      @infure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      everyone is egotistical nowadays. just check the first comment under this one.

    • @charlesurrea1451
      @charlesurrea1451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No doubt. Can you imagine the things that could be done with the resources of a global community like YT?

    • @JohnSmith-zi9or
      @JohnSmith-zi9or 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@charlesurrea1451 Are you guys really trying to shame HeavyD? I mean my gosh, he's LDS and probably has done more mission work in just one day of his life and donated more money to charity in just one day than both of you guys combined. Out of touch!

    • @charlesurrea1451
      @charlesurrea1451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@JohnSmith-zi9or I left a positive comment.
      We were saying imagine the impact if MORE people did these kinds of things together.
      Don't lump me in with those trolls.

  • @REPeeet
    @REPeeet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    You could do a very long series helping Brent and cerro Gordo!! 99% of both sides fans would enjoy it. I watch y’all both religiously

    • @sharyand
      @sharyand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      THIS!!!!

    • @korthosen949
      @korthosen949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i only came across this channel because i watch Brent !

    • @Smokey420Greenleaf
      @Smokey420Greenleaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      honestly that would be a good idea. at least these guys seem to know a lil bit about construction and heavy machinery. if brent keeps going it alone, on his current coarse, he's going to get himself or someone else killed out there.

    • @Caleb_FC
      @Caleb_FC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smokey420Greenleaf how so

    • @TheRisskee
      @TheRisskee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@korthosen949 same here! Brent's fans are definitely finding it because of this. When I clicked on the video, I knew the dude looked familiar but I think I've seen him featured on Right This Minute or something so, I've never officially been to this channel until now

  • @oklahomafreedom5536
    @oklahomafreedom5536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Brent brought life back in this town.
    He is amazing guy. Can't say it's a ghost town anymore. It's very lively now. Much love everyone ❤️💕

  • @67cans2
    @67cans2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +504

    YES YES YES , you guys are absolutely the best ! Thank you for helping Brent complete his goals.

  • @MrBarrylittle79
    @MrBarrylittle79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    So glad to see you help Brent he’s a great guy

  • @trevoronkalo6010
    @trevoronkalo6010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It is truly humbling to see how much Dave and his crew helped Brent as a viewer thank you for all that you did to help Brent. 🤘🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @Andy-fw7zr
    @Andy-fw7zr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Found your video after watching Brent's latest posting. I've been watching his channel since it started, and it was heartbreaking when the hotel burnt down, so it's fantastic to see people like you helping Brent out like this. I would love to visit there one day and stay in the hotel you're helping him rebuild. Cheers guys.

  • @robin6564
    @robin6564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Cannot say enough how glad I am you are involved in helping Cerro Gordo come alive. I have followed Brent since the beginning and he really needs serious man and machine help. You and your team are the best at the impossible. 👍🏻❤️

  • @MrVikingsandra
    @MrVikingsandra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It's so awesome to know that there's good souls like you guys out there! I love to follow Brent's adventures and then came here to see the "behind the scenes" and how you guys did it. Too cool for words!

  • @monikazunker2282
    @monikazunker2282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You guys are awesome! Thank you so much for helping Brent. Can’t wait to see all of this come together.

  • @dphillips1258
    @dphillips1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Definitely watched a few episodes last year and when the hotel burnt down was so distraught with pain for him and the historical value of that building. I'm Canadian but loved the story he was telling

    • @jamesritchie5488
      @jamesritchie5488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah he was about to cry when that happened you can hear the care for that town in his voice

  • @jms9057
    @jms9057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's fascinating to see Cerro Gordo through someone's eyes other than Brent's! Thank you so much for helping bring this forgotten town back to life.

  • @hughwolfe1176
    @hughwolfe1176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Beautiful area and really brimming over with history that should be preserved for future generations. Thank you for your major contribution to that end…
    Someday I’d love to visit Cerro Gordo

  • @socalboomer
    @socalboomer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you, Dave, for doing this. We've been going to Cerro Gordo for decades, and losing the hotel hurt. We hope you stopped by to see Jodie (previous owner, her grace overlooks the town) and thank you so much for your help!!!

  • @Murdoc2080
    @Murdoc2080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Glad someone came through for Brent. His content is very watchable and he hasn't even got started yet.. it will be awesome to see what Cerro Gordo will look like ten years from now along with his content. They should lay some mining track and have like a bucket ride tour around the whole area maybe even through one of the old accessible tunnels.

  • @KG-ed9eq
    @KG-ed9eq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    So glad yall are helping Brent out. We randomly stumbled upon his channel when he started it and now my fiance and I watch it every Sunday night!

  • @sidewaysstarion
    @sidewaysstarion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I heard that 93 yards of concrete were successfully poured onsite.

    • @kevind3974
      @kevind3974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      they did it and lets just say the equipment they had to bring in the end plus the valenter/fan workers was huge. cerro gordo looked like a true large scale developmental construction site for a bit as they did their work

  • @jewelswhite3307
    @jewelswhite3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so so so much for helping Brent rebuild the American beautiful hotel... ive watched his channel from day one on his journey with this town... its amazing and so much history.... your a massive part of history now of rebuilding for him... I cried alot when the fire happened... his struggle of talking telling his audience... broke my heart horribly. Thank you for you ,your team, the hard work the compassion he has described you as... An Angel... I have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to watch your videos as well... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU... from South Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  • @FarmerAndy2012
    @FarmerAndy2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Y’all are awesome for helping out Brent! Can’t wait to see all this happen!!

  • @staceykelly5343
    @staceykelly5343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for helping Brent with the town . You guys are heaven sent .

  • @gunnshomestead6255
    @gunnshomestead6255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been following Brent since almost the beginning. I love what he’s doing. I found you through him & I love seeing a different perspective on the town.
    So glad he finally has a foundation & 1st floor.
    Thank you for helping him with that…you’re awesome 🏆

  • @bear1245
    @bear1245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love how you guys make all these shows feel like a community for the viewers. Keep up the good work 👊🏻

  • @JReed305
    @JReed305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You guys are awesome!!! Been watching Brent for the past year beat his head against a wall to get this done, so glad you'll stepped up to help him out.

  • @SWEET-2381
    @SWEET-2381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Badass airplane!! Guys I thank you all for this!! It's nice to see everybody helping each other out with the TH-cam family!!

  • @DunnDifferent
    @DunnDifferent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Ghost Town Living is right up there next to HeavyD on my favorite TH-cam channel list! Talk about dream collab!!! And I get to watch it twice 🤣

  • @RAWJimmy
    @RAWJimmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started watching you vlog after seeing you help Brent at Cerro Gordo. It is amazing how much you put a smile on his face and many others. I've been in the need of some heavy lifting, seeing your kindness and work ethic has helped with a recovery you never knew existed. My heart and soul has been stranded deep and you and your crew have helped along with Brent ❤🧡 Thank you for all that you do can't wait to see more from you and the rest of the crew. Be safe have a beautiful day

  • @annie-thesupernannie00
    @annie-thesupernannie00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great to see the process of the help for Cerro Gordo, I live in New Zealand and have been following Brents progress. You awesome guys are going to be a massive help 💖

  • @carrieb5776
    @carrieb5776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm coming over from Brent's channel to thank you for being his angel!💜 You guys rock!

  • @bmh67wa
    @bmh67wa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been watching Brent's Cerro Gordo story ever since his first TH-cam video. Thank you for helping him. 👍

  • @KevMk3
    @KevMk3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I watch ghost town loving and to see this and your donating its fantastic. Such a nice gesture cant wait to see this develop

  • @theramblingrobertson62
    @theramblingrobertson62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hats off to you, Heavy. You win back a lot of Brownie points for helping out Brent. It's a really Honourable cause and a lot more fulfilling than getting mixed up with the 'Trevor Miltons' of this world...
    You're doing a great thing, Bud'

  • @Snap7477
    @Snap7477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y’all are rare men, always helping people. Most wouldn’t, even more most successful people wouldn’t even think about it. Thank you

  • @RealMikeClements
    @RealMikeClements 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Knew this looked familiar. I’ve been following him for the whole journey. So cool with this collab.

  • @DRAGONSAKI
    @DRAGONSAKI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Heck ya im down for the series i'll watch them adds when i get quality content like this

    • @dilexipeccavi6205
      @dilexipeccavi6205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Damn straight.

    • @ImMyDaddysTomGirl
      @ImMyDaddysTomGirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These guys are awesome 👌 I have watched all 3 this far, they even opened up a few closed mines and they explored with Brent at Cerro Gorrdo 😊✌

    • @mariosola1
      @mariosola1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreeed, youtube has sucked for like two years, more of this please!

  • @Creamy_Dog
    @Creamy_Dog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I love ghost town living and your channel. I’ve been watching his channel since the beginning and it’s so cool that you two are collabing!

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had my mind made up that the D in HeavyD was for Douche.
    I am so happy to be wrong 😁.
    Dave & Friends are extremely cool, fearless, compassionate, generous, educational & inspiring. I have been following Brent & his awesome endeavor for over a year, I can't imagine two more different personalities but I'm hoping they are able to accomplish great things together. Thanks Guys, stay safe & good luck.

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are doing a wonderful thing helping someone fulfil his dream as well as venturing into history.

  • @fastboyz3
    @fastboyz3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t see how this has 499 dislikes….. this is pure gold entertainment. This isn’t normal TH-cam videos! This series should be on discovery channel or something… love the diesel brothers . Which got me hooked on the entire series of Cerro Gordo with Brent. Highly recommend both channel’s!

  • @willthornsbury2913
    @willthornsbury2913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Definitely looks better than the 360p from yesterday. Much more impactful on those views.

    • @05cateye96
      @05cateye96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol at least your internet isn’t so doodoo that you have to watch it on 144p 😂

    • @Meekerextreme
      @Meekerextreme 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@05cateye96 I'm on 56k dialup

  • @brandonjames6855
    @brandonjames6855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I think I mentioned to Brent before that he should wear a hard hat inside of a mine. In 30+ years mining I have seen things that would change your mind quickly about wearing a hard hat.

    • @Complete.cyclepath
      @Complete.cyclepath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Agreed 👍 saftey first. I've had a Helmet save if not my life than certainly my mental faculties a couple of times.

    • @rodneyleek8220
      @rodneyleek8220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yeah and maybe a rebreather and an O2 sensor

    • @SterlingWheel
      @SterlingWheel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      When I visited I suggested he take a MSHA course. It's all private property so the government shouldn't bother him much but I get nervous seeing him exploring the way he does.

    • @DieselRamcharger
      @DieselRamcharger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he will get what hes got coming. thats for sure.

    • @ike8236
      @ike8236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@DieselRamcharger Weird comment, whats he got coming to him?

  • @TheGuitarNinja
    @TheGuitarNinja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been following Brent for quite a while now. And love the support and energy you’ve shown. Would love to be a part of this project when travel allows me to get there from the UK

  • @michaeltullgren2927
    @michaeltullgren2927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    It's back!!! Let's watch Cerro Gordo get improved more and more!!

    • @Meekerextreme
      @Meekerextreme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why so it becomes a crazy tourist destination?

    • @michaeltullgren2927
      @michaeltullgren2927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Meekerextreme I doubt it will ever become a crazy tourist destination. But yes, I believe the goal is to make it a small tourist destination!

  • @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze
    @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for taking on this project. It really is going to make a huge difference in Cerro Gordo! Can't wait to see how you pull it off... not if... but how because if we can have 100% faith that anyone can accomplish this... it's gonna be HeavyD hands down. Thank you so much on behalf of everyone interested in America's history.

  • @Zzz-wg3cf
    @Zzz-wg3cf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HEAVY D & CREW are very generous and amazingly kind to do this for BRENT. MUCH LOVE 💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @1964DAVODAVO
    @1964DAVODAVO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Love Ghost Town Living, I live in a coal mining village in north east England, we had shafts that went half a mile down and up to three and a half miles out under the North sea , The cages were double decker's twenty men on the top and twenty on the bottom. Happy you are helping him as that place needs to be saved .

    • @Mx5Man
      @Mx5Man 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jeffy Brow he's lying

    • @rjolender7868
      @rjolender7868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mx5Man how would you even know that !? 🤔

    • @steveaguinaga3821
      @steveaguinaga3821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      HolyShhh...😳😲

    • @Westcoastadventurer
      @Westcoastadventurer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They actually brought this technique to where I live on Vancouver island in Canada when they found coal and started mining to send back to England, there is a coal shaft that goes down a couple hundred feet then shoots out under the harbour

    • @colinwalker7204
      @colinwalker7204 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mx5Man No he isn't, the Ellington Colliery in northumberland which closed 20+ years ago had workings that went out as far as 15 miles under the north sea www.theguardian.com/business/1999/nov/01/7

  • @RealMikeClements
    @RealMikeClements 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So stoked you’re taking this full on. And before June 15th. Damn good job guys.

  • @maggitmaster
    @maggitmaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just want to say thanks for all your help with all concrete work you did for ghost town living. Looking forward to your future content.

  • @retrorewindllc9363
    @retrorewindllc9363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What's even more wild the valley below use to be a big beautiful lake!! After the L.A. aquaducts were built it drained away forever... Sad really, look up old pictures of it, was so beautiful..

  • @jimfranklin2377
    @jimfranklin2377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I was a general contractor for 30+ years retired now and I definitely would build the batch plant on site

    • @madsnoop7
      @madsnoop7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly what I had in mind !

    • @ckstaff
      @ckstaff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. I am going to also watch with interest how they get the amounts of water that is going to be needed up there. Everyway you turn, the challenge of the water and concrete is going to be daunting. Batching it on sight is the most desirable, IMO, yet does create challenges but could probably get away with just using maybe 2 mixers. If it were my job, water, water and water are the first priorities to get solved. trucking in water will be a major ordeal by itself. Smaller amounts at a time getting up that canyon, and seeing what is down in the spring in the mine won't cut it. Just my observations.

  • @dweamy1
    @dweamy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for helping Brent and Thank you for your generosity! That's really heartwarming to come across such decent people like yourself. (I've come from Cerro Gordo's channel).

  • @MNAutoEvents
    @MNAutoEvents 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Videos back up! Ghost town living ftw!

  • @sirrnathann
    @sirrnathann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The best town in the middle of nowhere 🦾💯 I rate the drive came here from part 2. Heavydsparks are a blessing to the town 💯

  • @seancbrophy
    @seancbrophy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love that you’re helping Brent! Bravo fellas.

  • @nickmendes5458
    @nickmendes5458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you guys are supporting Brent with your generous offer of help!

  • @GearHeadWW23
    @GearHeadWW23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You guys are awesome for helping Brent! I'm gonna watch the hell out of these videos!

  • @baldwincreative871
    @baldwincreative871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I've been watching Brent and (Ghost Town Living) for a while, watched his video about how he was trying to figure out how to get concrete up to the site and I"ve been thinking about it alot. I used to help run a concrete batch plant from set-up to yearly maintenance, and dealing with getting concrete trucks in and out of bad spots was the reason a pump truck, and concrete pumping is so popular. Now, don't get me wrong, I've watched some of your videos too, and you have got to have some of the most badass trucks available, but the problem isn't the horsepower to get the concrete up to Cero Gordo, the problem is the road and the grade of the existing road. The wider the truck, the less road you have and the more likely for an accident to occur, unless you are prepared to get the road right - passable for heavy trucks, and even then the grade may be more than driveshafts or u-joints can stand. I'd think about other options. I know he said he needed 90 CY's of concrete, which isn't alot, but is the slab of the hotel all he is ever going to build up there? If he wants to continue to grow, probably not, right? I'd consider setting up a small batch plant in the town, fly that sucker in with a load bearing helicopter if you have to, or use smaller trucks to haul the dry cement up in bulk bags, and mix it onsite.
    I know it seems like alot for such a small amount of concrete but they have smaller batch plants assuming he does have access to water and 3 Phase electricity. Either way, I'm definitely interested to see how this turns out. It seems like you guys are great problem solvers and trouble shooters, just keep safety in mind on this one as you try to hulk that mud up the hills.

    • @everythingsalright1121
      @everythingsalright1121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sorry Im a bit late. AFAIK Brent doesn't really have running water. The only "running water source" is a pool a couple hundred feet down the main mine shaft with a pump to send up a trickle that works like half the time.
      He was also looking into helicopter lifting concrete up there but the price alone could've bought him a good sized house. So it wasn't really an option, and that was BEFORE he knew how much concrete he was going to need

    • @HighVybeTribe
      @HighVybeTribe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@everythingsalright1121 have to dig a well !

    • @charisma-hornum-fries
      @charisma-hornum-fries 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HighVybeTribe I think he tried that too. I don’t remember why but he had problems with that too.

  • @BannisterNicholas
    @BannisterNicholas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Facinating, after watching Brents point of view for over a year on his channel, so interesting to see others points of views, and 2nd person view of Brent.

  • @reneeburry4399
    @reneeburry4399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WoW! You guys got me hooked, love your TH-cam channel. The video is amazing, and I can’t wait to see what else you have in store. Thank you for helping Brent and also saving the dream of Cerro Gordo. I’m subscribed

  • @redneckrider4205
    @redneckrider4205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    YESSSSSSSS i was waiting for it honestly i already watch the cerro gordo channel im so exited to watch this

  • @wendylabonte9330
    @wendylabonte9330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really godd of you to help Brent...you all posess the same enthusiasm to help preserve the town and its rich history.

  • @lawrencetaylor5481
    @lawrencetaylor5481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I knew it the second I saw it. I was like, HOLY SHIT! Heavy D and the boys are going to Cerro Gordo! Awesome!!!

  • @chriscampbell5014
    @chriscampbell5014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've been waiting on Brent pulling in a a bad ass team to help get some gnarly shit going on in the town. Helll YEAH!!

  • @jamarmiller
    @jamarmiller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you guys are absolutely the best ! Thank you for helping Brent complete his goals.

  • @lee-annawebb3516
    @lee-annawebb3516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys flipping ROCK!!! Absolutely amazing souls to help others see their dreams turn into reality, it’s powerful work guys 💜💜💜

  • @joshartman1793
    @joshartman1793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I watched the whole video yesterday and now I’m trying to decide if I wanna watch it again! Awesome content! 😂

    • @californiaeveryday
      @californiaeveryday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I waited to watch it in 2160p :)

    • @Dlo-Xpo
      @Dlo-Xpo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Watch it again with us...some of us watched it last nite too... Awesome

    • @rolanddabeats8087
      @rolanddabeats8087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great video but man do you need to get a life.. in my option, just saying

    • @californiaeveryday
      @californiaeveryday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rolanddabeats8087 lol what?

    • @Dlo-Xpo
      @Dlo-Xpo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This day and age....it is called multi tasking.... changed brakes while listening and watching first time and cooking dinner this time.... thats how we do.

  • @johnreynolds4974
    @johnreynolds4974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you and watching Brent has become my "must watch" as often as possible to keep my attitude where I want it.
    Very thankful that people like you exist and have the resources you have.

  • @chadedwards7689
    @chadedwards7689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a cool colab. Ive been watching Brent almost since the beginning. And obviously my Diesel Bros for a long while.

  • @JustSomeDutchGuy-
    @JustSomeDutchGuy- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love it, been watchin Brent for a long time, nice to see this collab.

  • @toddmetzger
    @toddmetzger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New sub to your channel. Thanks for helping Brent out with everything on his plate. It really is too much for one man to get everything done. Thanks to the volunteers at Cerro Gordo too, you folks are the blood, sweat and seeds of new life in the town. Brent has accomplished so much, working with the volunteers, but getting the hotel rebuilt is his main obsession. The next is getting the water back reliability. I keep hoping that he will find a huge fresh water aquifer beneath the mountain that is accessable and free of contamination.

  • @seanstephens3896
    @seanstephens3896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I use to run a Freightliner up some narly dirt roads, at least it had a tandem locker. Sounds like you need to find some Telma systems for those rigs. That alone will save the Jakes and pads on the way down and keeps the drivers safe. Awesome to see you pitching in to save such an important part of American history.

  • @carramrod7378
    @carramrod7378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Whoever has been filming and editing deserves a raise that opening was a movie

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Always fun to be the 270lb guy balance-beaming the 140 year old cracked board over the seventy foot pit that you know hasn't been walked over by anyone bigger than the 165lb mine operator for the last hundred years.*

  • @jessicamorrell4713
    @jessicamorrell4713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love you guys for helping Brent and bringing him much more than labor and such, your positivity and excitement is something you have in common,it's Brent's greatest asset 😍

  • @theexplorecartel
    @theexplorecartel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I was absolutely stoked to see this when i checked you tube this morning both you guys are on my constant watch channel list and could not be any happier right now ✌👌👌👌👌

  • @victorrobles391
    @victorrobles391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's looking like this series will be 🔥🔥

  • @devonmcn9701
    @devonmcn9701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t, these guys make the best Danm videos

  • @Andrewdtucker2
    @Andrewdtucker2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That's fantastic that you're helping him out.

  • @SirBradleyLawrence
    @SirBradleyLawrence 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This project means a lot to me. You guys are amazing!

  • @alvarhanso5351
    @alvarhanso5351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heavy D and his crew having amazing huge hearts for helping Brent. Watching you guys up there working and having fun was inspiring!!

  • @richardcoates2580
    @richardcoates2580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So stoked that you are willing to help him out Heavy D. He definitely needs help that only you can provide.

  • @alexferguson2594
    @alexferguson2594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is gonna be a game changer for Brent, nothing exciting like this ever happens in the Owens valley! We’re gonna come by on the way back from bishop & throw a few dollars Brent’s way too, good on you for helping this guy! & good luck with that road!

  • @EnvyDesignGroup
    @EnvyDesignGroup 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My jaw dropped when I saw the momentous amount of equipment and resources that were used to make this happen. You have a huge heart! Epic story.

  • @jblvlogs5226
    @jblvlogs5226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is going to be one of the best series on TH-cam

  • @vchivers11
    @vchivers11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great production of this vlog. Fantastic photography, sound, handsome men….well done, guys. And a big thank you for helping out Brent .oh…love your drone work as well!

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant - so pleased you helped Brent - such a worthy cause for posterity. Many thanks for such incredible generosity.

  • @chrisgriffith99
    @chrisgriffith99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    YES!!! TWO OF MY FAVORITE TH-camRS COLLAB!!!!

  • @joshuawright7753
    @joshuawright7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm a miner now in Illinois and that is so cool I love what I do every day of the week its amazing on the different atmosphere down there

    • @dreamscott5913
      @dreamscott5913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you do in the mine? What take place and why?

    • @dreamscott5913
      @dreamscott5913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm from Illinois I didn't know mines was there

    • @joshuawright7753
      @joshuawright7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir we are a coal mine I build the mettial can supports for long wall moves and stuff like that I love what I do its called the jpak in masadoniea il there's 4 mines we sell and make for and they are ruff around 800 to 1300 feet deep some of the minds its amazing what u see under ground its like a city in its self

    • @dreamscott5913
      @dreamscott5913 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuawright7753, I see when you love what you do you can enjoy life. I was born and raised in Illinois.
      How long do you stay in the mind at one time?
      How is this mine in the video different than the one you work in?
      Are there slip holes in the mine you work?
      What are some of the things you see while down below other than what you told me?
      Could a mine be high for instance could you be on top of a mountain from the top go down down down; would that be considered a mine?
      I'm trying to get a clear picture of what you told me. If you could go into more detail it will be helpful.
      Have a great day,
      Peace

  • @hetverhaalvandewasbeer
    @hetverhaalvandewasbeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome to see you're just helping him. Been following Brent for a long time, so good to see how his persistence teamed with your expertise is going to make the American Hotel rise once again!

  • @ianh1580
    @ianh1580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic so glad you can help Brent I will be watching from Australia. :D

  • @johnhartman3149
    @johnhartman3149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not sure where all your money comes from but I'm so excited to see your help with this amazing project. Now to make sure I see all of your videos! Thanks guys!

  • @AngelRouth
    @AngelRouth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been following Ghost Town Living for over a year he’s a great gentleman . Thank you guys for helping him 🙏

  • @jeffreycerasano6647
    @jeffreycerasano6647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We use mix on the fly cement systems in the oilfield to case wells. Maybe bring it dry and mix on site. There’s water on site, he needs a 500 barrel frac tank he can fill there.

    • @valerielove9837
      @valerielove9837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeffery Cerasano. Hope they contact you about this knowledge. !!!

    • @19bishop56
      @19bishop56 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is an extremely limited amount of water up there. To make it worse it’s around the 8th year of a terrible drought, there’s hardly any snow pack left and it’s only the beginning ofJune. It’s going to be tough, water will have to be brought up. (Ironically from SoCal, which has taken the Owens Vally water for 100 years now).

  • @bernardduffy1841
    @bernardduffy1841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Mix the concrete up there im sure it would be a lot easier bring materials and equipment up there rather that loads of ready-mixed concrete

    • @MizFit8
      @MizFit8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Could do that. But the hand mix won’t be anywhere near structural enough for a building ect

    • @dennisrcole
      @dennisrcole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MizFit8 Bring an empty truck and mix in it .

    • @hawaiiandragon76
      @hawaiiandragon76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MizFit8 dont use pre-made ready mix bags, but instead use a structural formula of aggregate and cement powder, as long as your aggregate in stong your concrete will be too

    • @wolfdefossez8293
      @wolfdefossez8293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      By helicopter

    • @bernardduffy1841
      @bernardduffy1841 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes mixer off a truck but you mite have to add extra paddles inside as there not designed for mixing. But you can also get a mixer mounted on a dump truck build a ramp where you can get road Larry's to then pour into dump truck mixer. There's always a way

  • @paulatunprawat3544
    @paulatunprawat3544 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Some rich guys having fun ..I am glad Brent has people helping him , and the guys having fun.