DIY Repair Major Rust on Your Car or Truck With Basic Tools and Welding! 1948 GMC Rust Repair Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Hello. In today's video we will begin the rust repair on the 1948 GMC truck cab. We will start off by replacing the lower door post, repairing the broken front body mount and building a new front floor pan using simple tools. It can be intimidating knowing where to start on any major rust repair project, so I will also spend some time discussing how I approach rust repair and how to avoid making devastating mistakes.
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'it's 2022 and things are what you say they are' - priceless!
Haha, sad but true
And about time too. I identify as a cocker spaniel, and used to get a lot of funny looks and comments. Now I get the respect I deserve. We're living in a golden age!
Screw the critics, you’re doing great 👍
Thanks Scott!
All We Are Is Rust In The Wind (the B side to the group Kansas big hit from the 70's). And an anthem to Carter Automotive Restyling! Keep fighting the good fight Kyle! 😎
Haha thanks!
Enough sweet talk....! I'll watch whether you like it or not!!!
We'll see about that! haha thanks for watching!
I’m watching this build in reverse. Crazy how bad this cab was. I’m glad you’re saving it. Most could not.
You are amazing at putting the pieces all back together. Love the dry sense of humor combined with all the good information.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I, personally, want to see anything you see fit to do, as I am always learning from your work.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
The Master has the master plan..... and it's a Great plan... keep up the great work...
Thank you!
Kyle you got your hands full on this one but I've been watching all your videos...so to you it ain't nothing.....
Thanks Todd!
Thank you! Looking forward to the next episode!
More to come!
I wish I had your eye for this kind of work, you are very thorough and thoughtful. I am certain this 1948 GMC will endure for another several decades! That is what I want and wish I could live to see.
Thanks! I hope the repairs will hold up for at least a couple years!
Ty looking forward to more episodes on this truck
Thanks, I hope you enjoy seeing it come together!
Fun! Always enjoy watching the heavy rust come together! Glad you had this "cherry" cab laying around so you didn't have to put that GMC cab together! Haha cheers buddy....
I try to keep a supply of pristine parts in stock at all times so I only have to fix "minor" rust.
I enjoy your content a lot. I’m the type that can work disorganized for awhile. Then I have to clean up and put things where they belong. Then I end up dragging everything out again and recreating my original mess. Makes no sense. I know. 👍 to you.
How dare you make us wait 504 hours for this video!!
Keep up the good work.
😀😀
Editing department dropped the ball again
I’m commenting because it helps your algorithm. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks Paul!
Looking forward to your build on this cab
Thanks, I hope you enjoy the series!
Excellent Once Again.
Thank You For The Great Video.
Thanks for watching!
You are a Yee Old Carriage/Truck Body Maker...Holy Cow! Your task is a test of experience and knowledge. It's an engineering/fabrication endeavor. Mr. Geometry meets the metalsmith, and they work hand-in-hand. The upstairs light must burn bright...Wow-za!!! Thanks for sharing your skills and talent. Your using the black arts of iron and metal work...Amazing! Thanks for sharing a vehicle resurrection...Amen. Thank God for men with your ability.
Thanks Matthew, I mostly just blindly cut and weld things together and hope for the best, not much skill or science involved haha.
Natural skill...Great craftsmanship...
Looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos on this truck. Thanks for the tips and thanks for saving them.
Thanks for watching!
Wow. You LOVE those trucks!
Not really, they just keep finding me like a lost puppy haha
Kitty says "Keep your dirty petty-paws off MY bag!"
Excellent start Kyle Can’t wait for part too Glad your saving it
Thanks John!
Cool new jacket!
Really looking forward to this build.
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it!
Great work Kyle, thanks for sharing. You should train Poh and Allan to hold the torch for you.🤠
I don't think it's possible to train a cat to do anything haha
Love this project.
And your cats.
Thanks, I like the cats too!
Thanks for sharing Kyle, fabulous site and content for us motorheads!
Thanks!
I appreciate your work (and dry humor). You are a fine craftsman and a stickler for perfection. Thanks.
Thank you!
For the algorithm. Love your channel.
Thanks!
Envious of your skills. Love your willingness to share your skills and knowledge. Thanks.
Thanks!
Great project!
Yes Sir lets see the cab corner window replacements, good stuff !!
Thanks, the corner windows should be a fun challenge
Your evaluations are spot on before you start welding. This is where your craftsmanship comes in, which you have repeatedly shown your expertise. I'm already anxious to see your next episode. Stay well. Rich/NJ USA
Thanks Richard!
You and Fitzee are my preferred tubers at taking what isn't there any more and recreating it.
Looking forward to the next step.
When I talk to people about what I watch on RUclips I explain that I go to Canadians for rust repair because they seem to get lots of practice.
Wray Schalien is an honorary Canadian.
Thanks!
Man this questioned all over where to begin? But you bring the answers ! Thanks JW
Glad I could help!
I found that corner a little overwhelming, but a systematic approach shows that sometimes the impossible can be carried out if you just have the vision. Another inspiring video.
Thanks, I just take it one piece at a time!
Wise choice Kyle using what looks like a 48 to 50 Chevy cab in place of the GMC . Most people won't know the difference and it should be a lot less work . Oh and i'm one those guys that likes to watch the so called boring welding at normal speed because it shows me where i am making my mistakes trying to teach myself welding .
Thanks. The cab came off a '53 Chevy. I have to at least make it look somewhat convincing, as people can be pretty fussy haha
Dr Robert Ballard.
Still a reference, people!
Kyle,you and Scott at Cold War Motor's are master metal worker's!! Thanks for sharing,look forward to the next in this video series!!!!!
Thanks Chris!
Don't be touching my bag! One of the nice things about your videos is it makes my truck look good. The seat surround looks to be in fine condition so there's that. I got a glass company to make me armored glass for the windshield and acoustic glass for the rest of it. My 6-71 sticks out of the hood on the hot chick side of the truck. My shop looks like yours. Albert Einstein wore only grey suits so he didn't have to waste time deciding what to wear. It's the same principle. I also appreciate you working left handed for all us lefty's. I'm learning a lot. Thank you for your time. Joseph and Mary send their love.
Haha it's not easy pretending to be left handed for the videos, but I try to make them inclusive for everyone!
Fascinating, Kyle! This is quite an undertaking but I've come to the conclusion that there isn't anything you can't restore.
Thanks. Anyone can restore anything if they are stubborn enough
I find the only useful comments/criticism I get for my projects (not just the car ones) comes from people who have done similar themselves so speak from experience. That's incredibly useful. The bulk of the criticism however comes from people who have no practical experience themselves and don't really know what they are talking about. They just base it on something they read once somewhere or from something they saw someone else do once on RUclips. Most don't even realise there is usually more than one way to solve a problem. It will just get worse as your channel grows unfortunately but soon you won't be able to keep an eye on all comments anyway so I wouldn't worry about it!
Very true! RUclips and cable Tv has made everyone an expert on every subject.
WHERE to START ?!!??
Kyle, ambition must be your middle name. What a challenge!
You are the only one that I am aware of who would even attempt this much construction work.
Really amazing. I'm with you all the way.
Bello's Kustoms , Fitzee , Coldwar motors are excellent also
The crazy thing Glen, it looked pretty good from the outside!
Thanks Glen! It's a problem I've created for myself and the only way out of it is a whole bunch of welding!
Love to see this repair evolve. I waited for some time for the next video. Greets from the Netherlands.
Thanks, more to come soon!
Rustacular! Amazing how you're able to take something that is almost nonexistent and give it new life. 👍
Solid plan.
Great work!
Thanks!
You sir are a miracle worker!
Nahh I just weld junk together haha
On the bright side, less to cut away.
I see a newish coat.
I can't wait to see it catch on fire.
I hope I can catch the fire on camera!
@@CarterAutoRestyling I hadn't realized it, but the last time I was under a truck welding, I burnt up my coat.
Good job keeping things real. Had a laugh at the snow on the trucks. Not really familiar to that in Australia, more likely to be dust and redback spiders. That said, after the fires last year we are being flooded.
Sorry to hear about the floods, fires and spiders. A little snow doesn't look all that bad by comparison.
Either my eyesight became a lot better or your video is better HD? Looking forward to more of this build! Cheers!
Congratulations on your improved eyesight! The production quality has definitely not improved! haha
Lmfao 'you're not the one doing the work' hahahahahah absolutely spot on sir. Really looking forward to seeing you bringing this one back to life 👍👍👍
Thanks, I hope you enjoy the series!
That was very instructive to watch. You are doing a phenomenal job on this truck. Looking forward to the next one. Your explanations are spot on.
Thanks!
Informataining, as always.
Haha thanks!
I can't fast forward professor I don't want to miss any details thanks for showing that if a person wants to they can save anything
Thanks, I do hope the videos inspire some people to tackle intimidating projects
I ended up doing the same thing to repair my GT6. Bought a spitfire tub to pull panels from and realized it would take much more effort to remove them and graft them in to the other, than it would take the good parts and graft them into the parts car. That saved me a lot of headache and in the end no one can tell.
Keep it coming, loving the project and the info.
Thanks! I'm glad you were able to get your GT6 sorted out!
Wouldn't miss an episode. Gargantuan indeed. Be well.
Thanks for watching!
So snarky... I love it!
Haha thanks!
Sweet, it's off to a good start.
Thanks!
Its nice to see a person with such a high skill level tackle such a challenging project. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and explaining the importance of measuring. and keeping the proper locations when 90% of the a-pillar is gone! Well done, Sir
Thank you!
Patience of a frichen Saint, I swear! I start a ‘48 Aerosedan rebuild in the spring….. many of the same floor issues.
The only way to silence the trolls, is to ignore them….. do the work and reap the rewards.
Eagerly anticipating additional episodes of this build!
Awesome, good luck with your 48 rebuild!
Great to see you got a better cab now you can call the frankerstine truck🤣 . Cheers mate 🇦🇺
Thanks, it already was a bit of a Frankenstein even without a cab swap haha
I totally agree with you (not that it makes any difference) with using the actual frame section as a stable platform in which to get the dimensions and mounting points correct.
I've seen TOO many 'Hollywood Hacks' attempting to get things square AFTER removing the body from the frame.
haha Hollywood Hacks, that sums it up perfectly!
Thanks for the videos Kyle ,
Keep 'em coming
Thanks for watching!
Brother I am very interested in all the work you are doing. If you think about it most big shops would not even look at it cuz thy would not want to put in all the work, and you are putting in your own sweat equity and bringing this classic back to life. Great work brother you are doing a incredible job 👏. God bless you and yours.
Thank you! It would cost a fortune to fix this cab at a big shop, luckily my labour isn't worth anything!
@@CarterAutoRestyling that's the same way I look at it with our 4 project cars
Nice work. Almost makes me want to start another winter project. My lazy butt is telling me otherwise though. I mean, just keeping my Jetta drive-able is a project unto itself. Tell the kitty I sad hey
The cat's say hello. I'm the wrong person to discuss starting another project with, because the answer is always "yes you do need another project"
When it comes to building cars and trucks you do the best you can with what you have . My 65 mustang needs rear torque boxes where the left spring sit . You can buy new one at 400$ each and wait 2 months to get in . Nope making them .thanks for giving me the tools and knowledge to do the job
Thanks and good luck with your Mustang! These days 2 months wait time means the part is probably never going to exist again
Ugggghhh... that A-pillar when you show how bad the rust is 😱. I had a similar experience and that's when you sigh and resign yourself to hours of cutting, measuring, welding, measuring, grinding, fitting and so on... Great video and good call on the poor old GMC 😕
Glad you could relate! It's nice to know I'm not suffering alone haha
Love it Kyle. I want to see more. NO! I need to see more, the only difference between my 46 Dodge and your 48 GMC is I don't have as much to cut out as you did ha ha ha🤣
You can save a lot of money on cut off disks that way haha
sometimes the easiest is the best looking good
Thanks
Good decision Kyle. You can't save them all. Nice work🔧⚒🔩
Thanks Randy!
Your doing it right by using the best pieces available to you for this cab restore. Can't wait to see more of this. Cheers from Michigan 👍
Thank you!
You can't save them all, but it will live on in many different projects.
True, in theory my plan for the old GMC cab will allow more of it to live than if I were to try and patch it together and use it on this truck.
You certainly pick challenging projects Kyle. It is more than just interesting I must say! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks so much for watching!
Impressive work. Look forward to the series.
Thank you!
Well done Kyle, your tenacity is inspiring. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Russ!
I assume you got bored with self flagellation and decided to try something new. 🙂 This is going to be a master class on worst case rust repair.
haha it's definitely a good example of why you should always buy the best vehicle possible for a project
Time seems to fly by while I'm watching your videos. For me you seem to have hit the sweet spot between content and length. Well done.
Thank you! Glad to hear I'm doing something right haha
A very ambitious project and I’m personally glad you’re willing to take all us along. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
fantastic progress will soon take shape,great craftsnanship once again thanks
Thank you!
It’s a little bit of work for sure! But you’ve got mad skills! So I was going to turn out epic
Thanks! I don't know about epic, I was willing to settle for it not being a rusted pile of garbage!
While I will watch with great interest the continuation of the GMC build, I am now strangely intrigued by what you may have in mind for the cab that’s too bad to use……..
Nice! Keep it coming!
Thanks, will do!
Your amazing.
A big project, however it does look like a better cab than the 48 GMC. We had a few snow flakes here today, thankfully nothing like the snow you have. John
You're lucky, it's been snowing here almost every day!
That is a tremendous amount of work you're taking on! Your "can do" attitude - although well disguised behind dour dead-pan humour - is inspirational! Cheers!
Thank you, it's definitely a bit of a fixer upper haha
Another great video showing the why and how you make the repairs you do. Your metal work is first class while your teaching skill helps the viewer understand..Well done.
Thank you John!
Good to see you back .... another satisfying video ..... your skill never gets old .... love these old stovebolts too .....
Thank you!
I wish I could fast forward over the welding and grinding in my own shop.
I like to weld, I hate to grind.
@@SkaterStimm learn to weld better - just kidding lol
Haha I wish I could too
Excellent fabrication . Will be better than nes 👍
Thanks! The goal is to make it better than a rusted piece of junk!
@@CarterAutoRestyling thanks for inspiration and tips as always sir !!
a cracking start this is going to be good just like alan
Alan is a trouble maker haha
@@CarterAutoRestyling you don't know what trouble this project is going to throw up
I 've done dozens of these ' 48 rebuilds, the whole process really hinges on the first panel you cut and weld in , and the way you hold your mouth ..rob, NZ
haha very true!
Nice work
Thanks!
Glad to see there is a way forward for the old GMC. I agree 100% with all your reasoning. Nice job on the floor repair. I actually did bash a piece of metal into a semi bowl shape recently. I channelled all my inner Kyle but came up a bit short. I'll show it in an upcoming video but don't hold your breath. I eagerly await the next thrilling episode. Mart.
Thanks Mart! I'm glad to hear your metal bashing was somewhat successful!
Thanks for another great video. You are very brave (maybe not smart 😊)for taking on such an ambitious project. Looking forward to future videos!!
Well I never claimed to be smart haha
Nice floor work Kyle! Well thought out as to how to keep everything square. Sounds like a good plan with the cab, look forward to seeing how you put in the corner windows. Looks like you guys are knee deep in snow already, I definitely live in the wrong place. 👍
Thanks Ken, the corner windows are going to be a bit of a challenge. Unfortunately I don't feel the same way about snow haha
Great vid. I could watch you pound out metal all day long, which provides insight into my sorry existence . But it was cool seeing the process needed to reconstruct a heavily rotted structure. Well done. I guess class is dismissed til the next one.
Thanks, most of my day is spent looking for tools and struggling. Any of the actual work is what ends up in the videos haha
The repair looks good and good assessment of what you are doing and why, but I can't say the same for that white stuff!
Thanks. I hate snow!