Lokochon | Q&A with Mike Bello

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • Mike Bello talks about growing up, what got him into cars and how he started his shop working on kustoms. Shout out to the homies that contributed their questions to the interview.
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Komentáře • 300

  • @xvt0001
    @xvt0001 Před 2 lety +49

    I swear Netflix / Discovery are sleeping on Mike Bello, the talent is unbelievable, the metal work and attention to detail is topnotch!

    • @smokeygasser4037
      @smokeygasser4037 Před 2 lety +12

      No way would I let them in my shop if I was Mike they would totally ruin the flow of the shop he doesn't need them

    • @kurtiswa-k-8346
      @kurtiswa-k-8346 Před 2 lety +4

      Trust me...
      Not everyone wants to be on TV !
      Had the chance, An passed..
      25 yrs. Ago Ya, Not Today..

    • @parkeranderson5074
      @parkeranderson5074 Před 2 lety

      Netflix & Discovery is full of garbage people, they’re like a cancer. To hell with them.

    • @vonbuzz9009
      @vonbuzz9009 Před rokem

      Discovery ruined many relationships with thier bullshit fake drama in order to pull in viewers,, its the kiss of death,,, as for Mike ,, he dont need that shit , hes perfect the way he is, so is his shop,, an accomplished craftsman and artist , ,

    • @noblerodkustom976
      @noblerodkustom976 Před rokem +3

      Yes. Just stay on CZcams and keep on keeping on.

  • @t.r.5947
    @t.r.5947 Před 2 lety +62

    Mike is a whole vibe. Nothing but positivity from him. Bad ass builder! 🤘🏾

    • @boneal4942
      @boneal4942 Před 2 lety +1

      100%

    • @BellosKustoms
      @BellosKustoms  Před 2 lety +7

      Thanks homie you know what's up. You got to stay positive to do this custom shit. Tu sabes

    • @javiergonzalez9077
      @javiergonzalez9077 Před 2 lety +2

      @@BellosKustoms Mike & T.R. True that!, in my trade, I always tell the young guys, "Don't just learn it, do it to the max."

    • @RobertKelleners
      @RobertKelleners Před 8 dny

      @@t.r.5947 yep that's 50% if you stay positive. And the rest ist pasion and a bit of a lokochon🤣🤣🤙

  • @MrAndyLocksmith
    @MrAndyLocksmith Před 2 lety +14

    I never get tired of watching Mike work, laid back cool and unlike a lot not up himself.
    Massive respect from England!

  • @62_C10
    @62_C10 Před 2 lety +12

    Someone I respect and admire. Someone I hope to meet someday. God bless Mike and friends at Bello's.

  • @PapaDutch
    @PapaDutch Před rokem +3

    Man, I grew up around San Diego when I was young. Very young.... (it goes back to the 60's, when I was in elementary school)
    What Mike is in touch with is "Sabor Total" he's into a life that is personally expressive and more fun than anything else.
    "SABOR" does not just mean 'flavor', it is far more than that...
    ~and that is part of what Southern California taught me

  • @carloscordova2404
    @carloscordova2404 Před 2 lety +31

    That's a great session. Mike Bello -great story. Carapilla sounds like a big part of Bello's. Wero, you capture it so well. Keep going guys...ready for the next video.

    • @BellosKustoms
      @BellosKustoms  Před 2 lety +5

      Stay tuned they're going to keep coming. Thanks for your support

  • @billb2094
    @billb2094 Před 2 lety +34

    Answers from the heart... We know your one of the best builders and your metal work is untouchable and very difficult to match. I see guys try to chop with square corners and I say "what the fu_k is he thinking", guess they don't know that square corners will fail over time. Mike, can someone visit your shop and get their hands dirty with you? 😎

    • @BellosKustoms
      @BellosKustoms  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks I really love your support. Stay tuned we will have a class coming up soon

    • @billb2094
      @billb2094 Před 2 lety

      @@BellosKustoms count me in...👍😎

    • @philortega6516
      @philortega6516 Před 2 lety

      @@BellosKustoms when will you have your classes?
      I'm local in socal.

    • @philortega6516
      @philortega6516 Před 2 lety

      @@BellosKustoms I'm not "into this style builds personally, but am doing a 41 metal work for a friend. Metals,metal

  • @NZMOPAR
    @NZMOPAR Před 2 lety +7

    Got back here to watch it man cool stories and beautiful cars

  • @joshbuxton2783
    @joshbuxton2783 Před 2 lety +20

    Bro you sure do know how bring back memories.. Love your work.. I tell people about you all the time..
    I tell them this, "If you really want to learn about doing body work and fabrication to watch your videos, watch listen, learn and pay attention." Brother you're an inspiration to us all.. keep the content coming homie..

  • @eddie79.
    @eddie79. Před 2 lety +29

    I also binged watched all the you tube videos when I discovered bellos custom me and my brother are working on our own bombs and it’s great motivation to see bellos work!! Thanks homie we need more content!!

    • @boneal4942
      @boneal4942 Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @joshbuxton2783
      @joshbuxton2783 Před 2 lety +1

      💯

    • @BellosKustoms
      @BellosKustoms  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for watching homie. I always like to hear when people do their own work. Keep the hobby going. Gracias

    • @christianmccollum1028
      @christianmccollum1028 Před 2 lety +1

      Same here; watched them all one weekend. Please film some more 🙏. Much respect from Texas.

    • @2011NOT2DAY
      @2011NOT2DAY Před rokem

      That's what am going trew orita but it's just my mijo and tio y un mecanico de san quintin de Baja cali

  • @jamesr.epstein
    @jamesr.epstein Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks for keeping the tradition alive (I'll call it) for all to see show it was and is today. My second car was a 50' chev 2 dr. sedan. I lowered it took the chrome off the trunk, bull nosed the hood and had the interior done in tuck and roll. Paint was Empress Metallic Blue and it had Dodge Lancer Spinner hubcaps. What's sad I only have a memory of it as there's no pictures of it finished. All this happened while I was in high school. 1958-1962 when I sold it. I'm 79'now and still appreciate cars like you build. Keep up the great work. Jim

  • @franciscoflores7911
    @franciscoflores7911 Před 2 lety +10

    This vato is the real deal. Laid back and knows his shit. That's why I chose him to upgrade the suspension on my trokita.

  • @saltycreole2673
    @saltycreole2673 Před 2 lety +6

    If I had a million dollars..., I remember Bello from Chicano Park. His cars flow like honey.

  • @Bob0sModelFabWorx
    @Bob0sModelFabWorx Před 2 lety +6

    Your legacy will surely be great. It's the mostest awesomest thing to watch you work.
    Do you still work on model cars? I seen a couple on the shelf in a couple of old pictures you shared.

  • @gilbertguzman531
    @gilbertguzman531 Před 2 lety +7

    Bad ass video like the in depth interview hope to see more vids asap

  • @Anthony-lv9lr
    @Anthony-lv9lr Před 2 lety +5

    Without a doubt the best car show on CZcams

  • @davidrojas3413
    @davidrojas3413 Před 2 lety +4

    Metalero is back simon que si ponle qvo perro I was just thinking that u hadn't posted a video pero q bueno q lo isieron u guys made my day hope to see more of the ranflas for these year my boy puro lokochon saludos from LA all your cars are masterpieces congrats 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏✌️

  • @MrBlk87
    @MrBlk87 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the new video mike. I'm deep into Bellos reruns already, thanks again...

  • @bobfoster5659
    @bobfoster5659 Před 2 lety +4

    Mike gives me inspiration. I have a auto repair shop with 6 techs and the stress from the 7-5 job is a little easier with Mikes videos. cant wait to get to my happy place (garage at home)

  • @petesautocustoms7311
    @petesautocustoms7311 Před 2 lety +6

    Absolute legend, my hat off to you!

  • @snoopu2601
    @snoopu2601 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the interview from Northen California bay area.
    There's many many small shops doing there thing. It's great to get a glimpse of what your working on.
    I remember when I was going to just about every body shop in Northen California to have them sign a patision to keep the welding program's in the community collages.
    Now they are all gone. It was really cool to go in all the different shops and buniess see what the builder's were working on. Some of them had team's of workers to father and son own to one man operation.

  • @1936fordcrazy
    @1936fordcrazy Před 2 lety +5

    You should do a video on his 36 three window, I would love to see more of that car

  • @dannypeter6565
    @dannypeter6565 Před 2 lety +3

    COOOOOOL, is the only word that comes to mind. Cheers Mike

  • @competitionpatiocoversscre856

    It's good to see you still have the passion for building cars and it's not just a job......

  • @niklaskjellgren5281
    @niklaskjellgren5281 Před 2 lety +5

    Building the best Kustoms but on the same time so down to earth. Just love this channel👏👏👏

  • @Menaceize
    @Menaceize Před 2 lety +4

    I like your style, Brother. I'm a wood that grew up in East LA (1975 - present) and became an instant fan of all the lowriders being worked on across the street from my house! From the chrome grills, to the subtle lines of a bomb, to the skirts, to how low it was - I was infatuated from that moment on! You have an ocean of talent that keeps us wanting more. The way a vision in your head translates into these beautiful works of art and machine is truly amazing! Keep up the good work, Homie!

  • @mcshagger510
    @mcshagger510 Před 2 lety +4

    Rollin' masterpieces - a true visionary!!
    ;
    ;........... still have my 510.

  • @hugomacias3348
    @hugomacias3348 Před 2 lety +4

    I like your work carnal its your true art,
    God Bless you brother

  • @adamarriagajr.7000
    @adamarriagajr.7000 Před 2 lety +3

    HAPPY NEW YEAR VATO!

  • @henrymunoz5167
    @henrymunoz5167 Před měsícem +1

    Everybody aims to be like this guy, who has unbelievable talent, not to mention his good friend, who is his right-hand man. These guys are so humble and simple. I could them build cars all day and pick up pointers along the way. Hell of a video with people from humble beginnings.

    • @henrymunoz5167
      @henrymunoz5167 Před měsícem +1

      Meant to say "I could watch them build cars," left out "watch" sorry.

  • @davidconley3610
    @davidconley3610 Před 2 lety +4

    Most talented builder out there!

  • @josindee91
    @josindee91 Před 2 lety +3

    My camarada Philip send me bellos video and I got hooked firme people building rides viva la raza

  • @jcvinaja5542
    @jcvinaja5542 Před 2 lety +5

    I prefer calling it Beyos Kustoms cuz to me it is pura belleza de carros que salen de ayí. Thank you for telling us your story on how it all began. Have a Happy New Year.

  • @salsworkshop9941
    @salsworkshop9941 Před 2 lety +4

    Good job la isiste machin

  • @JamesDavis-to1hn
    @JamesDavis-to1hn Před 2 lety +5

    So talented!!!!!!!! Great builds!

  • @joefromWY
    @joefromWY Před 2 lety +6

    Most inspiring Channel for building cars, imo.

  • @arkangelnorthman
    @arkangelnorthman Před 2 lety +5

    Wish I lived closer to him...

  • @Kevin_747
    @Kevin_747 Před 2 lety +7

    Mike has creative and beautiful workmanship. When I watched one of his videos I subscribed and binged watch all the rest in a short time. Then I bought a T shirt, consider me a fan.

    • @boneal4942
      @boneal4942 Před 2 lety +1

      Me too! I didn’t know Bella’s shirts are available!!?!? I gotta get on that!

  • @danielbuckner2167
    @danielbuckner2167 Před 2 lety +5

    This is a nice way to see Mike. It seems like hes a guy that found a way to do something he loved and do well for himself. I would let him chop my 38 dodge but dodges are probably beneath his level and I imagine he gets paid what hes worth and that must be a lot.

  • @jaysonnkaseyy
    @jaysonnkaseyy Před 2 lety +4

    I really appreciate this video, I'm someone that is young and still Is pursuing my Passion in fabrication, you are somebody that gives a lot of inspiration for myself and being able to hear your motivation, inspirations and things that you've gone through to get to where you are really helps feed the younger generation like myself! Thank you.

  • @slim3840
    @slim3840 Před 2 lety +2

    I wish I had half your talent. Great job ese!

  • @frederictanguy5065
    @frederictanguy5065 Před 2 lety +4

    bravo Champion.All the time a pleasure watching yours videos

  • @capone5069
    @capone5069 Před 2 lety +4

    A toda madre ese. Happy new year loco. Hope to see more ese.

  • @macbetula6926
    @macbetula6926 Před 2 lety +7

    You are a master of metal fabrication. I love your work 🍻

  • @salvadorsierra8224
    @salvadorsierra8224 Před 2 lety +2

    Bien fino todo...tu sabes homie. !! Kustom Life..salud😁👍

  • @braedenbmx
    @braedenbmx Před 2 lety +3

    Customatizado jefe. I always laugh watching your videos gets me stoked to work on the 63 murc Van

  • @choppedandchanneled
    @choppedandchanneled Před 2 lety +2

    Perfect 36 3 window, Perfect, Iove this guy, Inspiration to keep me building my chopped 51 Chevy.

  • @cali9514
    @cali9514 Před 2 lety +7

    Wouldn't be Lokochon without all the Raza in SD county. Keep it up Mike, eres un chingon. P.S. What happened to Jerry?

  • @WaxMeister
    @WaxMeister Před 2 lety +5

    Always, always enjoy your videos Mike! Only with you weren't 2,000 miles away!

  • @martinjay5906
    @martinjay5906 Před 2 lety +10

    Much respect to u Bellos, your background has made you an outstanding fabricator and car builder , thanks sharing !! Your truly living your dream.

  • @thegivinofficial5796
    @thegivinofficial5796 Před 2 lety +5

    Mike Bello is Dope..!! Hope to meet you one day bro.... definite inspiration and legend !!

  • @ronnieleslie143
    @ronnieleslie143 Před 2 lety +2

    When I get cut, I look for the super glue.. It will work wonders. But a person tries not to get hurt, but sometimes you can't help it. I enjoyed hearing your stories Ronnie.

  • @Homer23D
    @Homer23D Před 2 lety +9

    Mike you have a gift from God and you are making peoples dreams come true with your work of art. Love your background what made you the artist metal fab genius. Understanding the cuts the weld how everything goes together and what it looks like at the end is the dream come true to your customers and inspiration to others. You are the Best of the Best! Do you sell any cars? ☝️of your fans Homer Diaz keep up the awesome work! You can tell you love what you do!

  • @thebrownpop2050
    @thebrownpop2050 Před 2 lety +7

    A great insight into how you got started and amazing builds. keep the great videos coming

  • @diamonddetails9445
    @diamonddetails9445 Před 2 lety +4

    El Maestro Mike... Q-VO! aka The Lokote Scientist...

  • @seafieldgrant6957
    @seafieldgrant6957 Před 2 lety +4

    So happy you are back ! I missed seeing the Master at work ! Please keep on making videos !

  • @christiansan123
    @christiansan123 Před 2 lety +2

    This by far my favorite CZcams channel

  • @toddenglert4815
    @toddenglert4815 Před 2 lety +2

    Mike is one of the best his work is super clean.....and a hell of a dancer...lol

  • @marksaunders2398
    @marksaunders2398 Před 2 lety +6

    I was watching another show and I realised how talented and such a cool dude you are love your work

  • @franciscocastillo4687
    @franciscocastillo4687 Před 2 lety +2

    happy new year from santa maria chingon lokochon

  • @dsalvadoreno5918
    @dsalvadoreno5918 Před 2 lety +2

    Good video good guy and he just sounds real and down to earth.

  • @rickwidlund3512
    @rickwidlund3512 Před 5 dny +1

    This man is just plain cool ! An artist is just a tip of the iceberg, of his talent ! 👍👍❤️

  • @oldblueshhrchannel1847
    @oldblueshhrchannel1847 Před 2 lety +3

    Straightforward, very easy going , genuine love for cars! Thanks Mike! Happy New Years!

  • @bigears4426
    @bigears4426 Před 2 lety +5

    I consider your workmanship close to perfection

  • @christopherwalton5445
    @christopherwalton5445 Před 2 lety +2

    Really enjoy his videos

  • @salsanchez1884
    @salsanchez1884 Před 2 lety +6

    A toda madre interview homie as a chicano we all relate in some way.

  • @Ryan67rs
    @Ryan67rs Před 2 lety +5

    Great video! I did the same thing to my arm when a drill bit broke. I threw the rest of that cheap set out. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts with us.

  • @Chris-sv2zi
    @Chris-sv2zi Před 2 lety +2

    happy new year man from the UK

  • @kingleo6664
    @kingleo6664 Před 2 lety +3

    Bad ass work homie. Saludos from H-Tejas

  • @kenanger6877
    @kenanger6877 Před 2 lety +4

    The absolute best old steel guy in the business!

  • @jimbailey4902
    @jimbailey4902 Před 2 lety +4

    Very inspirational to come from nothing. Learn the trade and then kill it by building some of the baddest cars on this planet with your good friend. So happy for you. You are a badass dude and one day love to meet ya.. Jim Bailey from Illinois 40merc❤❤ happy new year my man❤ Locochon is me 😆

  • @adrenalinsam
    @adrenalinsam Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome to meet the man behind such amazing work!

  • @Idilsor
    @Idilsor Před 2 lety +2

    Gifted kustom legend!

  • @douglasaparecido915
    @douglasaparecido915 Před 2 lety +5

    Parabéns pela Humildade

  • @MatthewScott
    @MatthewScott Před 2 lety +3

    Such a bad ass.

  • @kevinfonseca3917
    @kevinfonseca3917 Před 2 lety +4

    MUCH RESPECT !!!

  • @kikecast1614
    @kikecast1614 Před 2 lety +2

    thats right mi respetos to bellos customs
    san diego finest true rollmodel everytime i see ur builds it motivates me to keep goin on my oldie truck gracias

  • @martinezindustriesco.2740

    What a great story!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @iencamel9736
    @iencamel9736 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellenete vid bellos I was wondering were u got ur talent excellenete up bringing to be around carguys that into there cars I can relate to it good story !!!

  • @IronHorseGarage
    @IronHorseGarage Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome story!! Great stuff sir!!

  • @norco_288
    @norco_288 Před 2 lety +2

    Much respecto homie!

  • @TheDocrock100
    @TheDocrock100 Před 2 lety +4

    You do outstanding work. I was hoping to see a clip of Crunch's 35 Ford 3 window coupe in your recap. That is beautiful car. Thanks for sharing your work in this media

  • @rambler1964
    @rambler1964 Před 2 lety +9

    too damn cool man! A huge inspiration, I've just started up my own small classic car and custom business in the UK. needed this motivation again!

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 Před 2 lety +2

      Keep up with it, me and a friend of mine started a body shop in the late 80s 90s the rent got to high and the fees for the EPA environment people were coming down on all the shops and wrecking yards in Northen California. So we shut down are shop I went back to trade school became a welder and my friend still paints car's and body work for other shops.

  • @floydbecnel3434
    @floydbecnel3434 Před 2 lety +7

    Mike, you are an inspiration to young people and us old guys too.Dreams,hard work and being humble made you the great artist that you are.Your cousins must have been great people to inspire you. God bless you and keep the videos coming!

  • @marktravis7697
    @marktravis7697 Před 2 lety +3

    You are a Cool Homie! " The Natural"

  • @shaneedmonds80
    @shaneedmonds80 Před 2 lety +2

    It's nice to wake up everyday and do something you love to do. Then it doesn't seem like work at all.

  • @omarbarrantes6671
    @omarbarrantes6671 Před 2 lety +1

    Quemas genio todo bien p q hno muy vacana entrevista ud le dio vida a todos estos autos historicos antiguos los embellece y hace que estos carros antiguos hermosos hayan subido a alto precio mil felicitaciones. Gracias chao hno......

  • @twistedc10
    @twistedc10 Před 2 lety +4

    Chingon homie 💯

  • @jasonpierson2786
    @jasonpierson2786 Před 2 lety +5

    Can't wait to see the build thread on the personal builds!!

  • @tommysts1920
    @tommysts1920 Před 2 lety +3

    Can't get enough of watching you work that metal! Benito!

  • @joseoliveros678kustoms
    @joseoliveros678kustoms Před 2 lety +4

    Good video bro, I would like to know how Carapila got the nickname lol. Keep up the good work building firme ranflas✊🏽. Happy New Year to the Bello's Kustoms crew🍻👊🏽

  • @vinceg6699
    @vinceg6699 Před 2 lety +3

    Tas Pesado!... your bringing these old rides back to life! Some crazy work homie.

  • @corpus-christi1347
    @corpus-christi1347 Před 2 lety +2

    Felicidades,,, mi còmpa,,,,,, eres un ARTISTA,,,, tu, no carroceas,,, haces ARTE,,, con los muebles,,,, saludos desde DURANGO México 🇲🇽

  • @4stomper
    @4stomper Před 2 lety +3

    This is what hot rodding is. Too bad you can’t get 510’s for 3 hundy anymore!

  • @seafieldgrant6957
    @seafieldgrant6957 Před 2 lety +2

    Three of the most important things in life 1 a great ride, 2 good woman, 3 great food !

  • @tjrosario9439
    @tjrosario9439 Před 2 lety +1

    I have watched this twice and if I could give it another thumb's up I would. The shop that you have is what I have wanted since the 70's. I'm going to retire in the next year or two and I am going to go ahead and live my dream Thanks for reminding me about what I have always wanted and Loved doing. Your videos put a smile on my face.

  • @JuanPerez-ns3fd
    @JuanPerez-ns3fd Před 2 lety +4

    Dale vato! You got the right mind set, roots, along with your art, and creativeness that makes all the ranflas that come out of your shop All Lokochon!! Keep it up!!

  • @maxirodriguez8588
    @maxirodriguez8588 Před 2 lety +1

    Excelentes sus trabajos!!! Es un verdadero artesano en lo que hace!!! Felicitaciones!!!.... Lamentablemente no se inglés y no puedo saber más de sus historias!!... Saludos desde Cruz del Eje.... Córdoba ... en la República Argentina...!!!!

  • @chrissoto6331
    @chrissoto6331 Před 2 lety +2

    Great interview

  • @hugoiksa4651
    @hugoiksa4651 Před rokem +1

    The wonder never ends with you man! That Lincoln Zephir is the most beautiful car I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing all this with us.