Lokochon | Q&A with Mike Bello

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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[PapaDutch]

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

[xvt]

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

[t.r.]

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

[MrAndyLocksmith]

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

[_C]

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

[jamesr.epstein]

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

[rickwidlund]

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

[Ekfourtony]

MR. MIKE BELLO. you sir, is one badass mofo! from metalworking, to designing and fabricating your own parts. I just recently started watching your youtube video's and have become a huge fan. nothing but respect, sir! LOCOCHON ALL THE

[joshbuxton]

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..

[carloscordova]

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.

[billb]

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? 😎

[Menaceize]

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!

[franciscoflores]

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.

[thegivin]

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

[bobfoster]

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)

[saltycreole]

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

[ccurrell]

Mike Bello is the real deal. So much talent and vision. You can see it in every video he putts out. A true craftsman that does it all. He may not be building the next winner of the Joker Award. But he builds car we all can appreciate and relate to. Cars we all would love to get in a drive and that what this hobby is all about. Driving and enjoying old cars. Mike has an amazing attitude and banter with his lifelong buddy. So happy I found this channel. I am ever in San Diego I am going to stop by and show my respect. Now stop fucking around and get to work!! LOL

[snoopu]

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.

[jaysonnkaseyy]

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.

[martinjay]

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