The Untold Story Behind the Iconic Little Joe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- Join me on this special car bio as I share the untold story behind my iconic Little Joe. This build was something very special to me and was a stepping stone to where I am today. I hope you enjoy!
See ya on the next one!
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0:00 intro to Little Joe
4:29 Little Joe build in detail
10:20 Little Joe Conclusion
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Who needs TV when you can get up close and personal on Steve's TH-cam channel, AWESOME!!!
Thanks so much!
This sh*t will never get old ...you can never get enough welderup ...keep em coming Steve ✌️🇬🇧
Well said Steve. That dudes going to have the best story to tell his children and great grandchildren. He owns Steve Darnell's Little Joe. That's sick!
When you said its not the drive but that you can't stop looking at it ,thats what I think about your work. Keep it up
I love hearing Steve's stories and welding tips. 😀 I love the movie Idea from a few videos ago too. 😍
I think the movie idea was talked about in the video with Lou Santiago . 😉
The new owner of Lil' Joe is a lucky, lucky man. That's a piece of rolling artwork. My question is, how the heck do you register these things for the road when they're built from whatever is lying around the shop and a cab that was probably made before there were VIN numbers? It's obviously possible, but I'd just be interested to hear the answer.
And I know the "show" has been over for a while now, but if you ever have the time and inclination to set up a bunch of go-pros and do a build on TH-cam...dude, I AM THERE!!! Heck, you could probably auction-off the build at the end and make a bundle!!
Find an old title stamp, the numbers are in the frame. Thanks for watching!
All that vintage steel sitting in the bush is artwork in itself. The designers back then sure came up with a timeless design. Wish I had the will, time and money to do what guys like you do. Thanks for the awesome content over the years Steve and crew!
Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching. Look for episode 4 of, "Make it Run Again" coming soon.
I think you and bad chad should make one project together, he is badazz Fabricator and you are badazz machinist...both have skills in your world at God level ..I think this team up project will shake whole internet..
Not wacked out of your brain it's called passion. Steve you talk with such passion bout your work it's awesome. Where there is passion there's creativity. That results in not just a car or truck but an experience. To envoke a feeling deeper than just driving it. You become it a part of it.
Thanks so much! What you say is very true. It is a passion! Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
Love the stories and miss the show. But, you sold the D-Rod! WOW!
LOVE HEARING THIS STORY. INSPIRATIONAL FOR REAL..
@WelderUp
you inspired me to drop a diesel into my project
haterz gonna hate for what I'm bout to do! keep up all the badass builds and videos Steve!
peace, Melissa
This was a fun video to watch with my buddy he was pointing things out a lot of people don't notice until you have seen it so that was really cool Little Joe will be in the history books the whole story is amazing💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 hope you been doing great brother I know it's been a minute but you know how it is when I get on your channel I stay on it❤😎👊🏽
Every a Welderup car and truck that was made is cool
Apart from the electric one.
At DDisneyland the builders were not "Engineers" they are "Imagineers" they Imagine it then find a way to build their dreams.....just like you Steve
Thanks so much Gale. What a nice compliment!
Steve, you are a true metal surgeon!!! And an inspiration to us all, don't ever stop what your doing brother. Cheers again from Canada. :)
"Metal Surgeon!" I like that! I might use that! LOL. Thanks Terry and cheers again to Canada.
@@WelderUpVegas Feel free Steve. Just keep doing what you're doing. God bless ya my metal melting brother, worked for GM, weld shop, 30 plus yrs. I truly get it!!!😎👍
One of the most creative guys in the automotive industry
Thanks! I appreciate that
I'm not a gambler, but I love Vegas because of the amount creativity it takes to make that over-the-top environment. Next time I'm in town I'll definitely schedule a shop tour!
Would love to have you!
Talent is shown in your work
Passion is what comes from your work
Great story man and like always I think you're the best rat rod Builder around that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it I sure miss your show God bless you and your family
Thanks, I appreciate that! You too!
Great insight to not only an artist but someone driven to create... we can all think of ideas but not all of us get of the couch and build those ideas (me included) 🤓❤️
Do more of these types of videos. Awesome video.
I love the story every time I hear you talk about Little Joe the grinder stockings and hockey pucks always sticks out absolutely one of the coolest stories ever I'm crackin Up😂🤣 people think there's something wrong with you man🤣🤣🤣😂 you got some of the coolest shit ever and you built it all man. Somebody else will take a piece of History and enjoy the hell out of it I love them all man The Joker sticks out it just does but Little Joe is bad sumbitch💯🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽😎👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Thanks Roy, always nice to hear from you!
@@WelderUpVegas thank you so much Steve I enjoy all your videos man your talent and Mad Skills is off the chain👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😎👊🏾👊🏾
Absolutely love all his builds👍🇺🇸
What an outstanding video! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed it.
I’ve watched thousands of car-related videos here on TH-cam. Very few held my interest and brought me the joy this one has.
I always enjoyed your tv show and I think your TH-cam videos are even better. I feel your TH-cam vids have a very personal air to them, something that would have been difficult to project in a made-for-TV production.
Cheers my friend,
DrRick
Thanks for your comment DrRick, appreciate it!
Hay Steve. Can't wait to be able to see you, the crew and your dad once the border opens. 52 Pontiac and 59 Nomad from East Gate B.C.
We appreciate your content.
Looking forward to it! Thanks!
Love the passion. Nicely done.
Steve is one of the few BS-free car guys I subscribe to, I just love the content and the processes applied.
Being an Englishman, in the rare event of winning the Lottery I'd love to give Steve a Land Rover LWB Defender or LWB Series pick up and a blank cheque and say to just go nuts!
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Masters of the craft!
Such a badass build, glad we could be a part of it.
Could not have done it without you! Industrial Injection makes everything I do amazing! Can't thank you enough.
what a beauty!
Sweet rides Steve builds!!!
AMAZING looking truck!!!
I wish the Rat scene was bigger in the UK, im always so inspired and desperate to make something like this👍🏽
Never thought of using spark plugs as lug nuts on your wheels need to do a segment on how to do that that is cool that's why I like watching your TH-cam channels always learn something
Thanks for watching Bill! appreciate it.
This made me realize how much I love the Diamond T. Would love to see a video on it
Awesome video. I’d love to see more videos like this
One of the best builds you’ve done brother goodonya cheers
Your a genius brother. Your a special breed and its awesome to listen to you . So much knowledge and always striving to do more and cooler builds .
BRO YOU DID GOOD 😌!!!!!!!!!!
Great little truck and the story in behind it, great job 👍.
Little Joe is one of my favorite diesel rat rods ever, next to the 55 turbo Chevy
Mine too!
Steve when you were talkin about us tryin to figure out what is in your mind when you are building and you popped up with a little grin...I popped a little grin from the joy you get from it. Nice work.
Exactly! Thanks Dave.
Good stuff brother..
Bonjour Steve,
Lucky man, this car could not exist in France ! And you were so young at that time ! Don't worry, maturity suits you very well :+)
On a tecnical point of view, daring a 4 cylinder in the country of 8 cylinders is a challenge that only real skill mechanic can win, magnificent achievement, bravo Mr. Steve !
Amicalement, Raphaël
Thanks for your kind comment Raphael, and thanks so much for watching!
DUDE IM WATCHING THIS ON MY 60” TV / MONITOR AND I AM SO GLAD YOU SHARED THIS. I never knew you came from Montana and started the shop. I am impressed big time. I. LOVE IT WHEN A MAN TELLS THE TRUTH AND IS NOR ASHAMED OF SPEAKING ABOUT HIS ROOTS..
I THINK YOUR BEGINNINGS STORY IS OFF THE FRICKIN HOOK BRO 😎 OFF THE CHARTS. YOU WORKED SO HARD AND DIDNT EVEN KNOW 100% FOR SURE HOW IT WOULD TURN OUT AND NOW YOU HAVE SO MANY NEW FRIENDS..’!!!!!
A MAN WHO HAS NOT DID ANYTHING SO RISKY LIKE YOU DID ALMOST LOOKS
DOWN ON HIMSELF. BUT DUDE YOUR STORY GIVES IS HOPE BEYOND IMAGINATION-FOR REAL MAN !!!!! LOVE THS SHOW. KEEP ON DIGGING BECAUSE YOUR AN INSPIRATION TO. ALL OF IS. GOD BLESS YOU JOE !!!!!
Wow David, thanks for the very nice comment. Your words mean a lot. Thanks for watching.
600th , proud and loving it
Neat on ya fer all the hours! I like open legs up front. Yeah nobody puts a 4BT in a chassis that isn't mega rigid in the antique truck historical society. Dig it that you buck the herd and do yer thing!
Son los mejores sin lugar a dudas 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Thank u Steve it’s the experience that u are giving when u build a rat rod or anything else that has art or major thought work in to it 👍
All's I can say is really cool
Love your stuff and ideas Steve 👍
Thanks 👍 and thanks for watching!
Little Joe is one of my all time favorite builds, ever. So fucking badass and a diesel🤘🏻🤘🏻
thanks! It's one of mine too!
His side oiler Falcon is my favourite, it is a bucket list car.
I need one those in my driveway
Little Joe is dam right Cool!
Love your work Man, love everything you built
Thanks. I appreciate your comment!
Steve, I really enjoyed todays show, thank you for all of the quality videos!
Thanks Roger, always enjoy your comments! Thanks again for watching.
Damn I love them trucks
I've have been here supporting for a long time I think your really AWESOME and your skills are amazing ,always learn some thing new like the rotors
Thanks much for your support. I do appreciate it!
WELDERUP it'll be really cool if you could help out at CERRO GORDO GHOST TOWN.. They're getting ready to pour concrete this week. Needs help rebuilding hotel / bar. Preserving history of the AMERICAN WORKER... 💪😎🇺🇸
Love watching and listening to all the stories and how much you put into each build and the passion you have for all you create. Hopefully next year a will get back to Las Vegas from Scotland to visit Welderup, as this is always on my list when in Vegas. 😍🏴🔥♥️ xx.
Thanks again Carole! Always appreciate your comments.
Great looking truck and Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Shane.
Now than is a great job.
Love the video.. Thanks for the inspiration. I have a 36 Ford truck 4bt pumped. Been working on it since I first seen welder up..
Right on!
Little Joe away We Go!! Steve don't ever stop been Creative!! Dean Toronto( Soul)
Thanks Dean, Appreciate it!
Oh my.
Awesome job Steven, as usual… I already saw little joe in person, really amazing view… will visit u again next time in Vegas…
Sounds great!
Sweet
Hello Steve what a beautiful peice of craftsmanship Wishing you and everyone there well Take Care Sir
Thanks Tim!
I love Disneyland too!
Love this. Thanks for sharing Steve. I feel the same way. I watch knight rider from the 80s specifically to look at all the details in kitt.
The spm is so cool. Who thought about transforming real cars as you drive them in the 80s? No one. Glenn Larson. That's why I love your show and what you do. One artist to another. Love ya man.
Thanks so much Shayne. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.
the vehicles that you have built with your bare hands are just mind blowing i have never seen any builder come close so the thing i want to say to you is' brother be proud'
Thanks so much Ron!
The Welderup history in this video was as cool as the Little Joe history
The take-a-way is to create under duress, less is more and push your hand tool skills to go beyond physical duration. Local history and relics of the days where determined men walked shows where your inspiration comes from.
Look at what the 19th century miners, railroad workers and lumberjacks accomplished in some of the most unforgiving terrain. From California - eastward, It's mind blowing how tough and determined your desert ancestors were. Those men weighed the odds, calculated the risk, gambled everything and literally moved mountains. So much ingenuity and grit, created some of the most unusual, functional mechanical solutions during that age of steam.
Really enjoyed your comment. Everything you have said is so true. I couldn't have said it better, your words need published for all to read.
Steve you are an absolute genius when travel is allowed you should come down to Melbourne Australia and do a few builds down here and just show the world what you can do with our Australian muscle cars and trucks
Love the videos and stories and welding tips also my family and I have been to your place twice I couldn’t resist going back the second time such stories in all your vehicles it’s just great
Thanks so much for coming in John. Coming to Melbourne to do a build is a great idea.
Good video Steve
Thanks Dan!
ur w , always good content
Baddddd ass dude love details of build
Thanks Jack, I appreciate it!
Steve Darnell amazing as always.
Thanks Glenn!
THIS IS OFF THE. CHAIN !!!!!!
I need help finding after market off-roading bumper for lifted gmc safari
YEEEEEHAAAAAA GOUGE ON IT
I saw little joe when Steve Wiley had it pulling his pro mod drag truck to the lanes at a drag race
What do you think about the dynasty 280x by miller?
Very cool I wish I had a way to post a picture for you to see what my kids built they would love it if you checked their car out they think it fits in good with your stuff
Send a picture of the kids car to the office at www.info@welderup.com they will get the picture to me. I would enjoy seeing it!
Ok cool I will try to send you a video walk around thank you so much
I got a 4BD2 isuzu in my madza b2200 I'm building and nice truck
cool!
@@WelderUpVegas thx man I'm tryin to build my dreams but have no time lol Welder up is an awesome show and great work
Now if you could do that to a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country, That would be a mind blowing sight.
Next time I'm in Vagas, I would like to stop by, if thats cool with you. Hood down lights on.
Come on in!
@@WelderUpVegas thanks
Right on we need the younger generation to be more creative. Hope we are not losing them to video games most kids sit all day long and play games.
I grew up in a time we had to play out side all day. If we were not playing my parent's had us working around the house.
Bad ass
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Why did you sell it?!
It was tough to let him go. Can't keep them all.
Love to shake your hand Sir.
Thanks Joe, Come on in to Welderup in Las Vegas, it would be my pleasure to shake your hand.
Didn’t this become the copper rod
No, little Joe was one of my first builds. It was built with a western theme. One of my favorite builds. Thanks for watching
Why would you sell it.
I need to down size in order to move on with new builds. I have run out of space in my showroom and keeping them all has become impossible. It is very hard to let them go. Time for others to enjoy Little Joe as much as I did.
@@WelderUpVegas no way you responded. I have been a huge fan of yours. Love what you do I understand. I have not as much as you but Have 8 vehicles. I have a 73 doge D 100 adventure pick up I would love for you to put your touches on and a 65 Chevrolet Caprice four door my father in-law left me when he passed. I would love for you to drop a diesel in it. Any way keep the Chanel going. Love watching you.
Dude, I always thought your show was cool as shit!
Thanks John, we had a blast doing the show. We were canceled so hopefully you will enjoy my TH-cam. Thanks for watching!
You would think that he has enough money to buy a shirt with sleeves.
LOL!
Isn't letting go of a vehicle like that kinda like letting go of one of your kids?
It truly is! Wish I could keep them all. I will miss Little Joe, he has special meaning to me. Thanks for watching!
I like everything except the steering wheel,doesn’t look comfortable steering that beast