Show Transcript
Hello, hi folks, and here welcome back to Bullnose Garage for the first time in a couple of years. Um, I just want to go a really quick video to kind of give everybody an update about what’s going on, what’s going on with me, what’s going on with the channel, that kind of stuff. Um, I know I’m not a very big channel, so I don’t imagine I’ve got, you know, thousands of subscribers who are clamoring about what’s my next video going to be. Uh, but I do know I had a few folks who were very interested in the build of my truck that, um, kind of wonder what happened because I fell off the face of the Earth. Um, when COVID hit, um, a whole lot of stuff all happened at one time. Um, health-wise, family-wise, finance-wise, um, job-wise, all kinds of stuff sort of all happened all at once. Um, you know, we’ve got a couple of twin girls that we had, um, and I had those before I started my other video series or started this video series. But, uh, you know, they’re growing up and being a dad is a lot of work if you want to do it right. So, uh, I just didn’t have time to do the video thing. Doing YouTube videos, if you want to do them right and have high production value, it’s hard work. Um, you know, there are a lot of hours you have to sit at computers and do video editing and manipulation and, you know, cut together hours of footage into, you know, a video that’s worth watching for people out there in YouTube land. So, um, with everything going on, I just didn’t have time to keep up with it. But I also didn’t have time to keep up with the truck. Uh, so, uh, it’s still there. It’s right on the other side of this wall, actually. Um, and, uh, it still runs like a top. It runs great. Um, I’ve done a couple of things to it since I stopped making videos. I did record those things, so I have the footage. Um, I will make videos about that stuff, so I don’t want to do any work on that truck, uh, without making a video about it so that you guys know exactly what’s going on and everything that I’ve done to it will be documented. And, um, you know, so don’t worry about that. When I get a chance to get the videos out, I will. Um, I do have still plans. I still want to drop a 351 in the truck. I still want to, you know, upgrade all the suspension components and do a paint job and all this different stuff. It’s still in the cards. Um, it’s just, you know, anybody who’s got a project vehicle knows that, uh, generally a project vehicle is your bottom priority. And when, uh, life happens, a lot of time that’s why you see people with project vehicles sitting in their backyard with weeds growing around because, you know, life happens and projects just don’t get the attention that you want to give them. Um, in some regard, that’s what happened to me. So, um, but I want to let you know that I’m still here. Uh, I’m in good shape. There’s no major health issues, there’s none of that kind of stuff. I’m still around. The family’s good, you know, we’re okay there. The truck still runs, it does good. I still have plans for it. I still want to make, uh, all those things happen to it. I still want to bring you along on the journey if I can. Um, it’s just a matter of time, not having enough time to do, uh, the video editing and the output that I would like to do for YouTube. I really enjoy doing it. Uh, I just haven’t had the time to do that. Um, I also have some ideas for a, um, second channel where I’ll do some around the house type stuff. There’s a couple of videos on this channel, um, about around the house stuff like my garage floor, my workbench, uh, just the garage organization, I guess they kind of belong on Bullnose Garage because it’s about a garage. But there’s a lot of other things that I do, um, that don’t have anything to do with Bullnose. No, they don’t have anything to do with the garage, uh, but they are interesting enough, uh, that I want to put them on YouTube because I don’t see other videos about the kind of stuff that I’m doing. Um, so I think things like, you know, I’m working on, like we just bought an RV and there’s some stuff I’m doing to it, and there’s no videos on that. I had to go out and do my own research, figure out how to do some stuff to it, and I think that’d be helpful for some people. So I’m going to do some videos on that kind of stuff, uh, around the house kind of stuff, you know, little things, but that won’t go on the Bullnose channel because the Bullnose channel is about the Bullnose and you guys probably don’t care about that crap, so I’m not going to put that here. Uh, but I will make another channel about that and I’ll do an introduction and a thing about that channel, everything. But basically this is just to let you know that I’m still kicking. Um, I didn’t jump off the face of the Earth, I’m not six feet under. Uh, you know, things are basically okay. It’s just a matter of not having the kind of time. I’m a regular schmo who works a nine to five, and you know, I got a family to feed. And, uh, there’s, you know, when you only have so many hours in the week, uh, the things that fall off are the stuff that don’t contribute to the household. And even though this channel and doing things on the truck contributes to my own personal joy, um, that’s what has to be sacrificed because I don’t have time for that. And that’s not to say I’m not getting joy from my kids and everything else because I am. They’re adorable. But, yeah, unfortunately, and unfortunately for you guys, I just don’t have time to devote to that like I used to. Um, but again, I do want to keep doing it. So until I get so old and gray that I can’t work on that stuff anymore, um, I do plan to continue the channel, continue working on that. So, uh, yeah, that’s it. That’s basically the update. Um, unfortunately, don’t expect anything soon. I don’t expect any kind of regular updates. I will get things out as soon as I can. Like I said, I’ve already got all the videos already in the can for, uh, doing a fuel pump change on the truck. Um, I’ve also got another video that’s in the can for, uh, doing headlight restoration. So, uh, those will be coming at some point. Um, and then as I continue to do work on it when I have time, I will video that and try to get that out to you guys. So, um, you know, again, I appreciate all the comments about, you know, asking me what’s going on and where I’m at and, and, uh, you know, that kind of stuff. And I’m here and I’m okay. Just, uh, yeah, life gets in the way sometimes. So that’s it. So thanks again for watching. We’ll see you next time.
Hey folks, welcome back to Bullnose Garage, or maybe I should say, “welcome back to me.” It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? If you’re wondering where I’ve been or what’s happening with the Bullnose Ford F-150 project, you’re in the right place. Life threw a whole toolbox of wrenches my way, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on what’s next for the channel and the truck.
The Bullnose is Still Running
First things first—no, the Bullnose hasn’t been sent to the big junkyard in the sky. It’s parked right behind me, still purring like a kitten, which is more than I can say for some days. Over the past couple of years, I’ve managed to do a couple of minor tweaks here and there, and yes, I did record them. So, rest assured, those videos will see the light of day eventually.
Project Plans: What’s Next?
Ah, the dreams of a 351 drop-in, suspension upgrades, and a fresh coat of paint. It’s all still in the plans, folks. If you’ve ever had a project vehicle, you know it’s usually the first thing to take the hit when life happens. And boy, did life happen. But I’m not giving up on the Bullnose dream. I still plan to take you along for the ride, albeit at a slower pace.
Life’s Little Intermissions
COVID, family, work—you name it, it hit. Between the global pandemic, being a dad to twin girls, and the general chaos of life, time became a rare commodity. Throw in some financial curveballs, and suddenly, YouTube video editing felt like a luxury. But hey, the kids are adorable, and they need a dad who’s present more than the internet needs another truck video.
New Ventures: A Second Channel?
I’ve got some ideas cooking for a second channel. The Bullnose Garage is all about, well, the Bullnose. But I’ve been dabbling in some around-the-house projects, like RV upgrades, that might just be useful to some of you out there. Watch this space—I’ll let you know when that’s up and running.
What’s in the Pipeline?
I do have some videos in the editing queue, including a fuel pump change and headlight restoration for the Bullnose. They’ll be out when they’re out. I’m juggling a nine-to-five, family time, and all that jazz, so regular updates might be a bit of a stretch. I appreciate the comments and questions from you guys checking in. It means a lot.
Wrapping Up
So there you have it—I’m still alive, still wrenching (when I can), and still planning to bring you along for the ride. Just remember, I’m a regular guy with a family and responsibilities. In the meantime, keep those project dreams alive and stay tuned for updates.
Thanks for sticking around. Let me know what you think, and as always, more to come—eventually.
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