Hey Mike ! What the VW commune needs is parts testing reviews . When a guy builds a 100% new engine that don't hold oil pressure because the parts suck !!!! The best ones I built was in early 1970s all the parts came from the dealer and were cheap ! To build a good engine start with good parts ? The best aftermarket pistons I seen were Cofap . 40$ a box 85.5 Schadeck oil pumps and I bought a new stock no name crank in a foam box for 40$ .
Im 42 I live in Long Beach, parents didn't have much $, I got my 1st bug in 1998,10th grade for 300 bucks running and "80s" out 59 ragtop... even back then i could build a bug ....now a 15 year old can't build a bug because its costs so much...
Hi 👋🏻 Mike 😊 I watched lots of your videos and loved them all especially the VW lift bucket 🪣 one 🤩 I’m 67 nearly 68 when I retire and yes money is tight 😮 But life goes as long as you’ve got good health 😊I’m really enjoying your chit chat 💬 Take care Mike cheers Stevie 🏴
I hardly go out to eat myself anymore. It’s the economics on it-really… Yes, things are more expensive now because of the devaluation of our currency (Covid, Petrodollar, etc). But, when I think about the systemic issues facing food service alone, I already know I’m not getting the highest quality food for my money-especially if I just blindly trust, even a “trustworthy” food vendor! And that’s not even addressing say, the seed oils and sugar enrichment, those vendors are bound to include in order to protect *their economic bottom line. It’s sad. However, eating in and doing meal prep is truly the best way to maintain the greatest value from the food we each must consume. We can’t sacrifice quality for what we ingest into our bodies for nourishment! (I’m 54)
Hi Mike you seem a little down, may be mild depression. Highly recommend walking 1-3 miles daily, sure helped my disposition. Good for your cardiac hx too. Your videos inspire all of us..
Great video, Mike. I get that people want to make money from youtube, but I say just do what you do. Forget the algorithm. I see Chris at classic vws going through the same thing and he's not even posting real vw content anymore, just short AI-made stuff to feed the algorithm and get views. I don't want to see that. I want to see real guys, real human beings, like you building stuff, finishing stuff all the way. CT's great, but the dude hasn't finished one project. I unsubscribed because of lack of progress. No hate, just the truth. Keep doing you, man. VWs are a niche thing. I wish you got the views of like Vice Grip Garage, but muscle cars and American classic cars are more mainstream. It is what it is. Be well, man. It'll all work out how it's supposed to. Keep on dubbin.
I’m excited to see what content you do next! I definitely love the how to videos and recommended engine builds.
Hey Mike ! What the VW commune needs is parts testing reviews . When a guy builds a 100% new engine that don't hold oil pressure because the parts suck !!!! The best ones I built was in early 1970s all the parts came from the dealer and were cheap ! To build a good engine start with good parts ? The best aftermarket pistons I seen were Cofap . 40$ a box 85.5 Schadeck oil pumps and I bought a new stock no name crank in a foam box for 40$ .
I do hear you on that.....Today you need to check and measure EVERYTHING....the stuff we get sucks.
I'm retired Air Force and shop at the base commissary. What did cost me $100 three years ago now cost me $140+. Crazy.
my worries is where are people coming up with that money.
Im 42 I live in Long Beach, parents didn't have much $, I got my 1st bug in 1998,10th grade for 300 bucks running and "80s" out 59 ragtop... even back then i could build a bug ....now a 15 year old can't build a bug because its costs so much...
Hi 👋🏻 Mike 😊 I watched lots of your videos and loved them all especially the VW lift bucket 🪣 one 🤩 I’m 67 nearly 68 when I retire and yes money is tight 😮 But life goes as long as you’ve got good health 😊I’m really enjoying your chit chat 💬 Take care Mike cheers Stevie 🏴
thanks man....I really worry about people today on fixed incomes. This is very concerning.
Your engine build videos are my favorite.
one of the best paying for me too.....But one of the hardest and time consuming to do. Plus PARTS COST$$$$$ even at a discount.
@Mikefngarage right, I've got a 78x92 build I'm gonna put to video soon.
Everyone has a filthy garage, we don't mind. I enjoyed the oval project.
I hardly go out to eat myself anymore. It’s the economics on it-really… Yes, things are more expensive now because of the devaluation of our currency (Covid, Petrodollar, etc). But, when I think about the systemic issues facing food service alone, I already know I’m not getting the highest quality food for my money-especially if I just blindly trust, even a “trustworthy” food vendor! And that’s not even addressing say, the seed oils and sugar enrichment, those vendors are bound to include in order to protect *their economic bottom line. It’s sad. However, eating in and doing meal prep is truly the best way to maintain the greatest value from the food we each must consume. We can’t sacrifice quality for what we ingest into our bodies for nourishment! (I’m 54)
Hi Mike you seem a little down, may be mild depression. Highly recommend walking 1-3 miles daily, sure helped my disposition.
Good for your cardiac hx too.
Your videos inspire all of us..
the only reason I watched CT Moog was I thought it was a comedy show the way he would waste WD 40 and would turn every bolt backwards ?
Yea complete comedy.....I think maybe that is why so many people watch him. They want to see the train wreck I guess.
Great job
why do VW air cool engines make so many gear cams ? that do not work on crank shaft gear ?
yea + and - 7 total gears is kind of crazy....best to have a matching set but hard to find.
I find the best engin man-- on VW air cool-- is VW Jowbreaker on engine build out of F.L.
yea his video was really good.
im.64..work.all.the.time
I think more and more of us will be working till we die with this inflation...I hope my health holds.
Prayers
How do I contact you.. My 59 needs work.. If u can help me...And there are very few mechanis left...
FB messenger mike fn garage facebook.
@@Mikefngarage lets get this show on the road...
Be kind and rewind😅
I remember those days.
Great video, Mike. I get that people want to make money from youtube, but I say just do what you do. Forget the algorithm. I see Chris at classic vws going through the same thing and he's not even posting real vw content anymore, just short AI-made stuff to feed the algorithm and get views. I don't want to see that. I want to see real guys, real human beings, like you building stuff, finishing stuff all the way. CT's great, but the dude hasn't finished one project. I unsubscribed because of lack of progress. No hate, just the truth. Keep doing you, man. VWs are a niche thing. I wish you got the views of like Vice Grip Garage, but muscle cars and American classic cars are more mainstream. It is what it is. Be well, man. It'll all work out how it's supposed to. Keep on dubbin.
Get.down..mike...😊
your business my be into more work from the firer burning out people homes //its very sad , put as they must rebuild ,my help your business .
yea lots of contractors have left the state...it will be hard for 10000 homes to be replaced with no workers.