Real Scrap. Real Projects. No Junking Around.


Ever since I bought this holiday trailer, one thing has been driving me crazy... the trailer jack. Now, if you know me, you also know I'm not exactly a camping enthusiast. 😆 But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate making life a little easier when it's time to haul the trailer. In this video, I replace the old trailer jack, crack a few jokes, and finally cross another project off the list. It's a simple job, but sometimes those are the most satisfying ones. Have you ever had one small repair you've been putting off for way too long? Let me know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more shop projects, automotive adventures, auction finds, rescues, and whatever else ends up in the Nice Junk shop. 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@nicejunk666 Thanks for watching... and remember... **That's Some Nice Junk!** #NiceJunk #RV #Camping #Trailer #Camper #Garage #Automotive #Funny Kohree 5000 lbs A-Frame Trailer Jack, 20-24V Cordless Drill Compatible, Adjustable RV Tongue Jack with Drop Leg & Drill Socket for Utility Yacht Camping Trailer, 25" Vertical Travel; https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0G2Q11PQ1/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TVDXWPY09251SCE35AQ2?linkCode=ml1&tag=danielcaron0d-20&linkId=57e4ace16e1a880b22a784d8cb47b12f JOIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited. 00:00 I Hate Camping... 00:55 The Old Jack Had to Go 02:25 The New Upgrade 03:46 Nothing Ever Fits 05:05 Time to Modify It 05:44 Bolting It All Together 07:27 Oops... 08:09 One Last Fix 09:25 Was It Worth It? 09:43 Nice Junk Outro

I Hate Camping… But I Had To Do This




I Bought a '91 Camaro... Just in Time Street Machine Weekend was coming fast, but first I had a decision to make. Do I take my newly purchased 1991 Camaro RS... or my custom "Hell Bent" truck? Before hitting the road, Hell Bent needed a few last-minute changes, the Camaro made its debut, and then it was time to join hundreds of classic cars for one of the biggest automotive weekends of the year. This isn't a typical car show recap. It's the story of getting two very different projects ready before the weekend arrived. If you enjoy classic cars, old trucks, automotive adventures, auctions, scrapyards, and unique project vehicles, you're in the right place. 👍 If you enjoyed the video, hit the Like button and subscribe for more automotive adventures every week. That's Some Nice Junk! #CamaroRS #StreetMachineWeekend #ClassicCars #Squarebody #Chevrolet #CarShow #HotRods #NiceJunk #ProjectCar #CarCulture JOIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited. 0:00 — Introducing the 1991 Camaro RS (Mrs. Junk's New Ride) 1:11 — Exploring the Interior, T-Tops, & Classic Retro Upgrades 2:23 — Under the Hood & Prepping the Camaro 2:54 — Deep Cleaning the Carpet & Blowing Out the Dust 4:19 — Bringing "Hell Bent" Back to Life After 2 Years 5:13 — Polishing the Custom Skull Air Cleaner 5:54 — Street Machine Weekend: The Prep vs. The Event 6:42 — The Moving Jaw Skull Intake in Action! 7:25 — Inside the Engine Bay of Hell Bent 8:24 — The Summer Daily Driver: Quick Look at the Yanko 9:00 — Wrapping Up & Outro (Grab Some Merch!)

I Bought a '91 Camaro… Just in Time




The main shop is completely packed and temporarily out of commission this week, so we’re doing something a little different! In this video, I’m grading my own work and looking back at the last 3 years and 400+ videos of Nice Junk history. From throwing an absolute fit about photo radar over a clean Camaro, to making my own mouth-grinder noises, all the way to massive generator paydays—we are looking at the absolute best, the funniest, and the most chaotic moments on this channel. Drop your favorite Nice Junk memory in the comments below! If you enjoy this look back, maybe we'll do another one based on your suggestions. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Shut Out of the Shop! 0:57 - 1. The Most Nostalgic Video (Photo Radar Rant) 2:02 - 2. The Most Chaotic Video (Mouth Grinder Sounds) 3:24 - 3. The Dumbest Rant (I Love Beaver!) 5:45 - 4. The Biggest Disappointment (Curse You, Lincoln) 7:06 - 5. The Most Dangerous Video (The Trailer Collapse) 8:28 - 6. The Most Educational Video (The "Wrong Way Guy" Debate) 10:19 - 7. The Most Life-Changing Video (The Ghost Junkyard) 13:36 - 8. My Biggest Payout Ever (The Monster Generator) 16:16 - 400 Videos Down, 400 More to Go! 🎥 FEATURED VIDEOS FROM THIS EPISODE Check out the full, original videos featured in today's countdown here: 1. The Most Nostalgic Video ("Photo Radar"): 👉 https://youtu.be/69wJbvfpuzQ 2. The Most Chaotic Video ("Grinder Sounds"): 👉 https://youtu.be/504RVeit-YA 3. The Dumbest Rant ("Beaver" Generator Hunt): 👉 https://youtu.be/7zJnJ9NZoyw 4. The Biggest Disappointment ("All Aluminum" Lincoln Welder): 👉 https://youtu.be/BbClteMDP3I 5. The Most Dangerous Video ("Trailer Collapse"): 👉 https://youtu.be/-55lCH3vHtY 6. The Most Educational Video ("Wrong Way Guy" Radiator Stripping): 👉 https://youtu.be/t3YjIGpnuLg 7. The Most Life-Changing Video ("Ghost Junkyard"): 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIzs4ol9AQ&t=1s 8. My Biggest Payout ("Largest Generator on YouTube"): 👉 https://youtu.be/RUN08gcTnNw #ScrapMetal #NiceJunk #Teardown #Scrapping #Restoration #ClassicCars JOIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited.

I Ranked My Craziest Projects… Including My Biggest Mistake




I took an old, completely rotted 1976 Prowler travel trailer that my neighbor was trying to get rid of for $0 and decided to turn it into a heavy-duty flat deck scrap hauler. It was supposed to be a quick budget build, but between collapsing roofs, wasp nests, a sketchy jack, and accidentally dealing with hardened steel, I completely went too far. In this storytelling adventure, watch the complete transformation from a literal rolling death trap into a snazzy flat deck trailer equipped with a custom-mounted mini crane/cherry picker. I microscrapped the interior for hidden copper, brass, and aluminum to fund the project, reinforced the frame using old bed frames and transformers, and built a custom wood deck and removable steak pocket sides—all without knowing how to weld! If you want to see the exact step-by-step, gritty breakdown of how this disaster went down over the original 9 videos, check out the full build series playlist linked below! If you enjoy seeing me break down scrap like in I Tore Apart a Giant Generator — Was It Worth It? https://youtu.be/RUN08gcTnNw or The Radiator Stripping Reality Check | Hand Tools vs Power Tools4 https://youtu.be/t3YjIGpnuLg you'll get exactly why this disaster was worth the headache. 👉 WATCH THE FULL 9-PART BUILD PLAYLIST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIlSnwal3YrF_qf8FoeQXY-KJjxLQwGur Let me know in the comments what you would have done differently or what features I should add next! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to help me get those watch hours. #ScrapHauler #TrailerTransformation #DIYFlatDeck #Scrapping #NiceJunk #TrashToTreasure #BudgetBuild JOIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com 00:00 - The $0 Travel Trailer Disaster 01:15 - Trading RV Parts for Free Labor 02:37 - Micro-Scrapping the Interior for Copper & Aluminum 06:37 - The 1976 Prowler Almost Crushes Me (Wall Collapse) 12:15 - Dealing with a Sketchy "Death Trap" Floor & Jack 15:06 - Narrowing the Frame & Fighting Wasp Nests 16:16 - Safety Shorts & Getting Hurt on the Job 18:04 - Straightening a Crooked Trailer Jack for Pennies 21:14 - Recessing & Protecting the LED Tail Lights 22:29 - No-Weld Frame Reinforcements Using Scrap Bed Frames 23:25 - Gluing a 3/4-Inch Steel Plate for the Mini Crane 25:14 - Unboxing the Amazon 1100lb Folding Crane & Electric Winch 26:38 - The 8.5-Hour Hardened Steel Drilling Nightmare 31:16 - Prepping the Frame & Painting with Armor Coat 35:52 - Wiring the Crucial Breakaway Safety Switch 37:43 - Milling & Prepping Lumber for the Flat Deck 39:28 - Installing Sleepers & Budget-Decking the Floor 40:17 - Eyeballing the Custom Stake Pockets & Wood Sides 41:54 - Building a Sliding Tailgate with Ergonomic Handles 45:49 - Mounting High Fenders & a Toolbox for Scrapping Gear 46:50 - Heavy-Duty Flat Deck Before & After Results 49:23 - Testing the Crane Frame Flex & Future Upgrades MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited.

I Paid $0 For This Disaster… Then I Went Too Far.




I paid $2 for this old air conditioner and immediately knew something was strange. For something most people would throw away, it felt ridiculously heavy. So I decided to find out why. Was there hidden value inside… or had I just bought a hundred pounds of disappointment? Join me as I take apart this 36-year-old KeepRite air conditioner and discover whether this old machine was actually worth it. That's some Nice Junk! #nicejunk #scrapmetal #copper #airconditioner #recycling #hiddenvalue #treasurehunt #worthit #junk #metalrecycling Make sure to check out how to remove copper from aluminum copper radiators https://youtu.be/t3YjIGpnuLg Another great video to check out is I CUT OPEN A AC COMPRESSOR! (Insane Copper Profit) https://youtu.be/QprkPFb5Kjo JOIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Chapters 0:00 🟢 Auction Find: Treasure or Total Junk? 0:11 🛠️ Unboxing & Tearing Into the Vintage AC Unit 0:48 🔩 The Worst Part: Disgusting Amount of Screws! 1:51 🧭 Solving the Mystery: Finding the AC Control Knobs 2:18 🔍 First Look at the Extruded Aluminum Components 3:13 💡 Spotting the Issue: Oil Leaks & Blown Seals 3:55 ⚙️ Pulling the Fan Motor for Scrap Value 4:28 💰 Stripping the Big Money Parts 5:00 🪵 Copper Aluminum Radiator Breakdown 5:47 🔥 Using Heat to Recover Clean Copper 7:34 🧮 The Scrap Math: Total Profits & Payout Breakdown 8:39 🏆 From $2 Auction Junk to Big Scrap Metal Cash 8:55 🎵 Outro: "That's Some Nice Junk" Theme Song Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited.

I Spent 2 Hours On This $2 Find — Was It Worth It?




I spent years believing a lie about 58 scrap metal . Everyone said welders were the best source for 33 copper extraction ... so I finally stopped guessing and opened up 5 of them to find the truth.What started as a simple 25 welder teardown turned into a years-long experiment. I discovered big surprises, tested five different machines, and found one result I never saw coming. The brand I expected to win didn't—and the one I almost overlooked changed everything.Was the old advice right, or had I been believing a lie all along? Watch to the end and decide for yourself.If you enjoy 61 treasure hunting , unusual machines, and discovering the 67 hidden value inside old equipment, you're in the right place.👍 Like the video if you enjoy these large-scale teardown investigations. 💬 Comment below: Which welder did YOU think was going to win? 🔔 Subscribe for more industrial mysteries and 58 scrap metal discoveries.#NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Copper #Welders #IndustrialMystery #JunkyardFinds #MetalRecycling #Teardown #HiddenValue #WelderTeardown OIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 0:00 The Great Copper Myth 0:09 Sizing Up the Marquette 1:37 Hitting the Marquette Motherlode 3:28 Weighing the Marquette Prize 10:48 Sourcing the 560lb Lincoln 11:23 The Lincoln Disappointment 13:12 The Outer Space "Comet" Welder 13:53 Unleashing Bertha on the Comet Coils 18:13 Comet Weigh-In & Clean Up 20:06 The No-Name Durodine Teardown 22:45 Fighting the Resin (14 Hours Later) 25:49 Mystery Welder Final Math 28:23 The Copper Hero vs. Big Name Bust The final verdict on why you can never judge a welder by its brand name, plus a stop by the lobby for some Nice Junk merch. Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited.

Testing Every Welder Brand. One Shocked Me.




It was a beautiful winter day, so naturally I decided to dance! That’s some Nice Junk. #shorts #canada #winter #funny #snow #comedy #nicejunk

My neighbors are concerned.




I thought this one was going to be easy. I grabbed three junk alternators — one Ford, one Chevy, and one Dodge — and put them head-to-head to see which one was actually hiding the most value inside. The heavier alternator seemed like the obvious winner... but the results weren't what I expected. Which one had the most copper? Which one was the easiest to take apart? Which one was the biggest pain in the ass? And most importantly... Was taking them apart even worth it? Watch to the end to see which alternator comes out on top and whether the extra work actually paid off. 🛠️ Nice Junk is where scrap metal, hidden value, junkyard finds, and real-world experiments collide. 👇 Which brand did YOU think was going to win before the reveal? #NiceJunk #Alternator #Ford #Chevy #Dodge #ScrapMetal #Copper #JunkyardFinds JOIN THE NICE JUNK CREW! 🛠️ If you love giant industrial machines, hidden value, massive teardowns, copper reveals, and finding out what’s actually worth money inside this stuff, you’re in the right place. We’re a community of scrappers, builders, heavy equipment fans, and people who can’t resist tearing into giant mystery machines. 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com MILESTONE TRACKER: 🚀 3,000 Subscribers - ACHIEVED! Feb 2026 🎯 Next Goal: 5,000 Subscribers Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the scrap pile growing! Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/nicejunk #NiceJunk #ScrapMetal #Lethbridge #CopperInside #ToolTuesday #Scrapping #2026 Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited. 00:00:02 - Scrap Value Showdown: The Big Three Alternator Debate 00:00:49 - Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy Alternator Weight Comparison 00:01:31 - Manual Teardown: Removing Core Windings Without a Hydraulic Press 00:03:17 - How Build Quality Affects Chevy Alternator Disassembly 00:04:12 - Fighting a Stubborn Dodge Pulley (No Puller Needed Trick) 00:06:46 - Teardown Scoreboard: Which Alternator is Easiest to Scrap? 00:07:26 - Copper Yield Breakdown (Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy Results) 00:08:45 - Dirty Aluminum Weight & Metal Sorting 00:09:53 - Final Scrap Scoreboard & Core Value Comparison 00:10:45 - Scrap Math: Core Payout vs. Disassembly Profit Margin 00:11:43 - Outro & Is Alternator Scrapping Worth the Time?

Three Alternators, One Winner: Which Brand Came Out on Top?




I found a vintage 1970s GMC fire truck and honestly… I couldn’t stop thinking about it. 🚒🔥 This old Tilley fire truck has: • 5 speed transmission • 2 speed rear axle • big block gas V8 • old-school fire pump setup • enough gauges and valves to make modern trucks look boring The plan? Maybe turn this thing into the ultimate vintage ramp truck / car hauler for future junkyard finds and project vehicles. But there’s one problem… Did I just buy myself a massive headache? 😅 In this video we check it out, inspect the old fire equipment, look over the drivetrain, and figure out if this old GMC is worth saving — or if it should’ve stayed parked forever. Subscribe for more scrap, rescues, projects, and questionable decisions. #nicejunk #firetruck #gmc #vintagetruck #projecttruck #ramptruck #oldiron #junkyardfind #truckproject 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇺🇸 USA Shop: https://nicejunk.ca (Best rates for North America) 🌍 International Shop (UK, AU, Europe, etc.): https://www.ebay.ca/str/nice-junk (Official eBay store to handle customs & global shipping) WANT STICKERS? ✉️ International stickers ship via untracked Lettermail to keep your costs low! Check the eBay store link above. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The best way to support the "Nice Junk" and "More Nice Junk" channels is to grab some gear or a sticker. It keeps the shop lights on and the teardowns coming. Thanks for the support! Shop Gear & Tools I Use: https://amzn.to/4jgsphA FOLLOW ME FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Facebook: nicejunk666 Instagram: nice_junk666 TikTok: /nicejunk666 Email for Business/Collabs: nicejunk666@gmail.com #scrapyard #firetruck #gmcc60 #industrial #copper #junkyard #teardown #scrapmetal #machinery #nicejunk Original lyrics and music arrangement © 2026 Nice Junk. Music produced using licensed AI tools. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reuse is prohibited. 0:00 - The $1,550 Fire Truck 0:44 - Inspecting the Mystery Gear 1:23 - In the Cabin (15,000 Original Miles) 2:24 - Checking the Storage Boxes 4:08 - Preparing for the First Drive 5:28 - Hitting the Road 6:47 - The First Breakdown 7:32 - Flying Down the Road at 30 MPH 8:59 - Will We Make It Home? 10:00 - Passing Through Barnwell 11:13 - Approaching Coldale 11:52 - Back at the Shop 12:49 - What Should We Build? --- Boost your YouTube audience with vidIQ. Use this link to unlock 500 bonus credits when you upgrade to a premium plan: https://vidiq.com/r/?code=DQvvEW

1971 Fire Truck First Drive: Will It Even Run?




Apparently watering snow in a bathrobe is how giant generator projects start in Alberta. Then things got way out of hand at Nice Junk 😂

It’s Gardening Season in Alberta






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