#WhyWeWeld
Barry grew up around cars in his father’s salvage yard, then spent 29 years repairing aircraft before finding his way back to the garage. For him, welding became a way to restore old cars, keep family memories alive, and continue a lifelong passion for bringing worn-out metal back to life.
PJ Kennedy first saw welding through his stepfather, then found his own way into scrap metal art years later. For him, welding became therapy, creative escape, and a way to turn discarded parts into something personal.
Ralph Miller started posting videos to show his family what he was building. Now the automotive instructor behind “Restore It, Ralph” shares the projects, lessons, and stories behind the cars he brings back to life.
Meet @TobyVegaD, a Florida-based YouTuber and fabricator known for building custom cars from scratch. We spoke with him about his journey into welding, his passion for building and modifying vehicles, and the projects that keep him creating in the shop.
Two Southern California brothers turned crashed cars into a welding-fueled side hustle and a growing YouTube brand. Lenny and Noah, the Backspeed Boys, share how their “buy, repair, sell” loop grew into bigger builds and bigger dreams.