@@WaldosWorld sell that tailgate and get a transfer case brace! make sure the t case pump hasn’t already worn a hole in the case… they make an upgraded pump for pretty cheap. lot less then a new case.
The fact that I open this video and he has a motor on a stand ....out in the yard.... no tools or stuff around....uncovered.... my kind of guy already....100% thumbs up!!!
This is seriously inspirational as a GMT800 owner. I've got a rusty old '05 Escalade EXT as my beater truck and it has done everything I needed it to and more even while being in very rough shape from the previous owner. 6 years of tough conditions (4 of them in Buffalo, NY winters) and I would love to give it this treatment someday - she's earned it
I keep one of those magnetic key boxes on my truck and beater car. They’ve saved the day more than once. Looking forward to your next installment in the D-Max saga.
I did this entire process to my 03 silverado just a few weeks ago. Replaced all the crossmembers in the rear and derusted the entire truck basically and painted it all up with por15. Just got done with bodywork a including fixing the rocker panel holes, then bedlined the whole truck black. Came out good, won't have to worry about rust for a long time. Also fluid filming it before salt season. Wish I had a lot of the tools you do here for this job haha
@@mm-nl3qz it's worked pretty good but I would suggest 2 coats instead of the 1 coating did. Or 1 coat and something else, like bedliner. ALSO definitely pay the like 8-10$ for some crossmember frame caps. Coat the whole inside of them with oil. I used fluid film, get some sealant and apply to caps, push the caps in the holes. Crossmembers are sealed and protected, will never fucking rust on the inside atleast. I also got wheel well liners from rough country that work so good to prevent waters and everything just shooting up at the frame. I just bedlined my entire truck too
@@oof578 🤘🤣 i saw those come up (the rear wheel well liners) and got too stoked, definitely plan on getting the caps for the crossmembers... cuz my old ones... blew through em with my air needler🤦♂️
I probably said it before but who cares LOL, those GMT800 crew cabs short beds in 2500HD version are one of the most "handsome" designs GM ever did. Especially 01-02 Chevys 2500HD and 03-07 GMCs. Can't wait for the next episode.
Hi there ,just a little tip from a old seaman, when using a needle scaler ,dont push it down,let it dance on the surface,that would make a better result. And about the truck ,I like it ,but i cant for my bare life understand why they dont use any real rust protection on the frame and under carrige,I personely have a 97 2 door 4x4 6,5 l diesel Tahoe , when imported to norway was undercoted by the dealership,and is still rustfree on the frame and undercarrige, the only rust is on the bumpers, and i live by the westcoast and drives on salted roads all winter long. Great work ,looking forward to the next step. brs
Cuz it's lasts the warranty beyond that they really don't care. Like they kept using raw steal brake/fuel lines from 40yrs, kept rusting...but they didn't care. Every other manufacturer had switched to coated lines years earlier
You have the best automotive videos on the internet - not to mention wonderful truck, fabricating & communication skills. I rarely comment, however this has given me new motivation to continue restoring my ‘96 stick shift 12 valve. Good job, Waldo.
Yep I'll go with the truck interest sure thing , that's a great job there ! Good to see Dinos Detroit 353 s still working away , great filming thanks Waldo !!
Waldo I think you’ve missed your calling, again you have produced an interesting and informative video that was just right in terms of length, well done 👍🏻
Waldo you have inspired me to restore my dads old truck he passed away when I was young and I just got the truck from my grandfather a few days ago but it needs work… it needs control arms and a rear cross member along with new rear shocks
At least its not like my 97 S-10. Spare tire was never used but decided it didnt like the truck anymore and just fell off one day...lol. Gotta love rust!
Great restoration... I will give you a tip for future metal work with piping though. Before you weld the brace or piping and seal it, its best to pour a acid wash through the inner piping to cleanse it and prevent the rust from getting worse in a year or two. Clean work though!
I was hoping you were pulling the entire cab and doing a 100% refurbish. That year is one of my favorite in life. I’m 57. I’ve driven gas Chevy pickups 350,000 miles no major issues from that generation. My wife’s 2001 Tahoe took us 362,000 miles with a transmission swap and we sold to some friends who have driven it over 500,000 miles!! Your truck.. well it should be on RUclips 50 years from now if taken care of.
Vehicle rust is basically a non-issue in my area but I would've primed the frame before painting and painted the new rear crossmember before installing and oiled the inside of the tube crossmember.
In my experience, it's basically no use painting a frame around here. The salt will always find a way to get to the metal. The only way to stop it is to coat it with oil every year 🤷♂️
I randomly noticed the sub count go up ~200 yesterday while I watched a few Cummins swap episodes. I see this video within 20 minutes of you posting and notice the subs are up by 1k. Congrats buddy. Good content and quality video editing.
Going by your last flat-bed build, I'm betting this one will be amazing. Aluminum is an interesting choice; less likely to corrode (but not entirely immune), lower weight, but not as stiff. Looking forward to your design choices.
You'll luv owning that 2500HD. I've had mine for 200k and have no complaints. Fortunatly I live in southeastern Va where there are no real rust issues. My frame almost looks new. Also I have a 5.9 Cummins step van w/64k and would luv to swap a nice Duramax Allison combo in it, or at least swap the Allison 545 with the Allison 1000/2000 6 spd behind the 5.9. The newer Allison has a lockup converter and two overdrive gears to help with the 4:56 rear gears.
Wow, I learned a lot on simple wielding and fixing rust parts. Looking forward to watch more of your videos, you explained each part that you do very well. thnx
Hey dude I enjoyed the video; however, since you took everything apart and mostly down to bare metal, you could have brushed on some rust encapsulator, or sprayed on some raptor liner after a coat or two of self etch primer, or rusty metal primer (the brown one). Then later on you can still spray the undercarriage with wax, etc to protect from New England winters, but I doubt any rust will make it through that top layer of raptor. Truck undercarriage would look mint too!
Bed liners are super durable, but water and salt usually end up getting underneath it, and once it does, it causes the metal to rust even faster because it holds the water/salt there. In my experience, oil undercoating once a year is really the best way to keep water and salt away from the metal 👍
I stumbled upon your channel. I enjoyed watching it very much. I'm in Massachusetts and own a 2012 GMC 1500. I was under it the other day and saw the frame looked like a cheese grater. The entire cab looks excellent. The bones, not so much. Babying it until spring. Time for a new one. Well, new and used. The first thing I'll do is oil it. It's unique that Volvos, the German cars, have next to zero rust in the Northeast because they take pride in their designs and jobs. GMC, engineered obsolescence. So disappointing. But again, thanks.
“Where’s Waldo” well i found him! He has one of the coolest videos ive seen in a long time. This was amazing. You are borderline genius for how well you fabricated that tubing/crossmember. I learned so much from this video and your editing was fantastic. The way you narrate is super professional. Not talking too much but just enough to explain what is happening. Instantly subscribed and cant wait to watch another video! I didnt know you could fabricate a crossmember or install a whole new aftermarket rear piece. That bracket was like brand new. Really impressive!
Easily the most entertaining “man shit” RUclipsr I’ve ever seen. Thanks for allowing us all to feel like we’re doing man shit and living vicariously through you. Keep it up!
Just came across your channel now a subscriber great job on that frame looks fantastic just in the midst of doing my jeep .Thanks for the inspiration Dale
That’s awesome you tried the coal slag and liked it enough to include it in the video i hope this knowledge will help many ppl in the future seeing that in your video made my day thanks
A tip for removing gram rivets is to cut an x in the head with an angle grinder then use the chisel for the air hammer to get under it and pop the pieces off then use the punch for the air hammer to poke em thru. Much much easier, had to do it everyday at work working on custom off-road Broncos
I literally did the same thing you did to my 2006 Duramax 8 months ago. I wish I had thought about the bottle jack when you put the spare tire receiver on. It was a fun project. Great work man!
6:00 Holy shhhhhh the spare tire carrier actually works! I've never had one work on an old Chevy Cat Eye. Even the new replacement one I put on only lasted about six months before it got bound up. And forget the old original ones. Too rusted out to even try to turn the release.
It is good to see somebody putting out a real feel video on how it is to work on old stuff I'm a relatively new subscriber and am on video 14 of the restoration of your 95 Chevy pickup
You should look into corroseal primer for your frames before painting them. Corroseal is meant to work on marine stuff so it’s basically made to resist intense salt and conditions. I like the fact you oil your vehicle underbody. It is a good preventative. Good vids I can’t stop watching ‘
At my girlfriends chiro appointment watching this man get surface rust off a frame and dropping a gas tank like I’m about ready to do the few things on my car plus want a 4 door long bed 4x4 in that version but navy blue.
Since u r a rust warrior like me I'll share this with u. My Pap worked at Ford in Ohio next to Lake Erie. A coworker drove a late 40s sedan in 60s. Pp asked how do u keep that car from rusting out with all the salt? He told my pap a good wash, dry then do this, 1 quart of any new or used oil, same with trans fluid, 1 tube or tub of grease, 1 or 2 wax ring toilet gaskets. Put all in a old pot, heat and mix. Then brush, spray etc everywhere under, in etc. For doors plug drains and fill with mineral, baby oil, trans fluid, or even melted Vaseline. Let sit for a week and drain and save for next year. This all costs less than $10 and will outlast anything u can buy for 5, 10 times as much. Alot of the waX has no oils or very little. The oil, fluid and grease is key to stopping rust permanently. I've used this method, my father's used this, neighbors etc. U can use on anything that gets exposed to water, salt, mud etc. I'm for saving these older autos. New autos are not same quality. Thin metal, barely coated. New ford's and others have rusting issues b4 they leave the lot. It's sad but that's the world we live in. Meanwhile a mid 90s celica is still rust free.
Nice work Waldo. I’m following this restoration/build to the end. I have a 2006 Silverado 1500 that I use every day in my lawn care business and absolutely love it. I found a complete snow plow and mount for a 1999-2007 2500/3500 Classic. I’m trying to find a solid southern truck. My biggest problem 4x4’s down south are far and few between. Keep up the great work my friend.
My new favorite for rust prevention is Wool Wax, it’s much thicker than Fluid Film and it also comes in black. Wool Wax has my truck frame looking like new.
The true Achilles heal on the 05 Duramax LLY.......HEAD GASKETS! Be sure to change out that turbo mouth piece and open the exhaust to keep that LLY cool.
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I like how I spend my time watching other people do there projects while mine are sitting in the back yard unfinished
Haha thanks for watching! 😬
Makes you feel like you’re working too. Lol
It seems to me I have either time or money but never both… if I am working a lot my pocket is full, but when I have spare time I’m poor lol
I hear you there, definitely guilty
I felt this onna spiritual level
Finally. A RUclipsr smart enough to know oil undercoating is the only method worth a damn.
That's right! 🤠
POR15
@@romulox4318 will not hold up to the salt. Glorified expensive enamel paint.
You'll love having that needle scaler!
I think so! And thanks for stopping by! 🤠
@@WaldosWorld sell that tailgate and get a transfer case brace! make sure the t case pump hasn’t already worn a hole in the case… they make an upgraded pump for pretty cheap. lot less then a new case.
I just watched your video with the oil leaking 3rd gen ram and y’all said it so similarly I was sure Waldo saw your video 😂😂
Always a good sign for a newly discovered channel when WWW comments here.
Hand fabricating instead of buying a frame kit.....that's a lost art. Thumbs up for sure.
The fact that I open this video and he has a motor on a stand ....out in the yard.... no tools or stuff around....uncovered.... my kind of guy already....100% thumbs up!!!
Haha that's my brother's engine 😂
This is seriously inspirational as a GMT800 owner. I've got a rusty old '05 Escalade EXT as my beater truck and it has done everything I needed it to and more even while being in very rough shape from the previous owner. 6 years of tough conditions (4 of them in Buffalo, NY winters) and I would love to give it this treatment someday - she's earned it
20:05 that’s where the needle scaler comes in handy. It takes all the slag off quick and easy.
Watch Wes Work seems to be an avid needle scaler user. Seems tied to geographic location for some reason. 😂
Good call! 👍
I marvel at the ability of folks who can do this type of project on their own. great job.
I keep one of those magnetic key boxes on my truck and beater car. They’ve saved the day more than once. Looking forward to your next installment in the D-Max saga.
Thank you!
16:00 A salute. Brains + common sense. This young man will go far in life.
(Moi 70, male)
I'm very excited to see where this build is heading!
Same! 🤠
The finesse of pulling the bed off the frame with the tractor bucket was awe inspiring. Wish I thought of that when doing the fuel pump on my Sierra.
I did this entire process to my 03 silverado just a few weeks ago. Replaced all the crossmembers in the rear and derusted the entire truck basically and painted it all up with por15. Just got done with bodywork a including fixing the rocker panel holes, then bedlined the whole truck black. Came out good, won't have to worry about rust for a long time. Also fluid filming it before salt season. Wish I had a lot of the tools you do here for this job haha
Very nice!
How well did the por15 work? I gotta replace all the rear crossmembers and I want to get rid of as much rust as possible 😂
@@mm-nl3qz it's worked pretty good but I would suggest 2 coats instead of the 1 coating did. Or 1 coat and something else, like bedliner. ALSO definitely pay the like 8-10$ for some crossmember frame caps. Coat the whole inside of them with oil. I used fluid film, get some sealant and apply to caps, push the caps in the holes. Crossmembers are sealed and protected, will never fucking rust on the inside atleast. I also got wheel well liners from rough country that work so good to prevent waters and everything just shooting up at the frame. I just bedlined my entire truck too
@@mm-nl3qz for the por15 dont leave scaley rust or any chucks. Clean it good degrease it and paint
@@oof578 🤘🤣 i saw those come up (the rear wheel well liners) and got too stoked, definitely plan on getting the caps for the crossmembers... cuz my old ones... blew through em with my air needler🤦♂️
wow that frame brought back memories of making those chassis components at the factory i work at
I probably said it before but who cares LOL, those GMT800 crew cabs short beds in 2500HD version are one of the most "handsome" designs GM ever did. Especially 01-02 Chevys 2500HD and 03-07 GMCs.
Can't wait for the next episode.
Yeah, I do like the pre-facelift Chevys 👍
Hi there ,just a little tip from a old seaman, when using a needle scaler ,dont push it down,let it dance on the surface,that would make a better result. And about the truck ,I like it ,but i cant for my bare life understand why they dont use any real rust protection on the frame and under carrige,I personely have a 97 2 door 4x4 6,5 l diesel Tahoe , when imported to norway was undercoted by the dealership,and is still rustfree on the frame and undercarrige, the only rust is on the bumpers, and i live by the westcoast and drives on salted roads all winter long. Great work ,looking forward to the next step. brs
Thanks for the tip! Yeah, they really should have done a better job with rust prevention 👍
Cuz it's lasts the warranty beyond that they really don't care. Like they kept using raw steal brake/fuel lines from 40yrs, kept rusting...but they didn't care. Every other manufacturer had switched to coated lines years earlier
Put a bed back on the truck will look a lot better Really nice work
Watching you make the new cross member really got my interest, I’m a welder and now you got me thinking about a new side job
You have the best automotive videos on the internet - not to mention wonderful truck, fabricating & communication skills. I rarely comment, however this has given me new motivation to continue restoring my ‘96 stick shift 12 valve. Good job, Waldo.
Thank you so much! I'm glad to be a source of motivation!
Yep I'll go with the truck interest sure thing , that's a great job there ! Good to see Dinos Detroit 353 s still working away , great filming thanks Waldo !!
Thanks again, Steve! 🤠
I was complaining about a little surface rust and you fixed your whole truck I’m gonna do the same now
Waldo I think you’ve missed your calling, again you have produced an interesting and informative video that was just right in terms of length, well done 👍🏻
Thank you! 👍
Waldo you have inspired me to restore my dads old truck he passed away when I was young and I just got the truck from my grandfather a few days ago but it needs work… it needs control arms and a rear cross member along with new rear shocks
As alway Waldo awesome job you are amazing fabricator! Loved watching and listening to you!! Can't wait till the flatbed build!
Thank you so much! 🤠
When I first saw the frame rails I thought " he should use a needle scaler, then you hit it with the air chisel wow! great video thanks for shareing
Your videos just keep getting better and better!!! GREAT JOB on that frame!!
Thank you very much!
I’m so excited for this trucks future after binge watching you build Billy Bob!
Thanks for watching!
At least its not like my 97 S-10. Spare tire was never used but decided it didnt like the truck anymore and just fell off one day...lol. Gotta love rust!
Oof! 😂
Beautiful work as always. Im surprised how well the frame rails held up, there is barely any pitting anywhere.
Me too
I was thinking the same thing*
Best rust removing process video on YT, even though my car is totally unrelated to the GMC I still enjoyed watching it.
Great restoration... I will give you a tip for future metal work with piping though. Before you weld the brace or piping and seal it, its best to pour a acid wash through the inner piping to cleanse it and prevent the rust from getting worse in a year or two. Clean work though!
I was hoping you were pulling the entire cab and doing a 100% refurbish. That year is one of my favorite in life. I’m 57. I’ve driven gas Chevy pickups 350,000 miles no major issues from that generation. My wife’s 2001 Tahoe took us 362,000 miles with a transmission swap and we sold to some friends who have driven it over 500,000 miles!!
Your truck.. well it should be on RUclips 50 years from now if taken care of.
Vehicle rust is basically a non-issue in my area but I would've primed the frame before painting and painted the new rear crossmember before installing and oiled the inside of the tube crossmember.
In my experience, it's basically no use painting a frame around here. The salt will always find a way to get to the metal. The only way to stop it is to coat it with oil every year 🤷♂️
I like the part about finding the spare key.
Good job overall.
I randomly noticed the sub count go up ~200 yesterday while I watched a few Cummins swap episodes. I see this video within 20 minutes of you posting and notice the subs are up by 1k. Congrats buddy. Good content and quality video editing.
Thank you! The channel has gotten about 16k new subs since I uploaded the gooseneck trailer build video 👍
@@WaldosWorld LOL that was actually the first of your videos I watched!
@@WaldosWorld That was the first video YT recommended me. I am glad I found you!
I personally think it would look really really nice with a normal rust free bed
As do I, but to each their own
whenever you post a video, it's an instant 'must-watch'
That's awesome, thank you! 🤠
Going by your last flat-bed build, I'm betting this one will be amazing. Aluminum is an interesting choice; less likely to corrode (but not entirely immune), lower weight, but not as stiff. Looking forward to your design choices.
Thank you! It sure will be nice to not have to worry about corrosion for this one 👍
@@WaldosWorld You'll still need some protection, just not as intense. Unless you use hard anodized aluminum parts, of course.
You'll luv owning that 2500HD. I've had mine for 200k and have no complaints.
Fortunatly I live in southeastern Va where there are no real rust issues. My frame almost looks new.
Also I have a 5.9 Cummins step van w/64k and would luv to swap a nice Duramax Allison combo in it,
or at least swap the Allison 545 with the Allison 1000/2000 6 spd behind the 5.9. The newer Allison
has a lockup converter and two overdrive gears to help with the 4:56 rear gears.
Wow, I learned a lot on simple wielding and fixing rust parts. Looking forward to watch more of your videos, you explained each part that you do very well. thnx
Hey dude I enjoyed the video; however, since you took everything apart and mostly down to bare metal, you could have brushed on some rust encapsulator, or sprayed on some raptor liner after a coat or two of self etch primer, or rusty metal primer (the brown one). Then later on you can still spray the undercarriage with wax, etc to protect from New England winters, but I doubt any rust will make it through that top layer of raptor. Truck undercarriage would look mint too!
Fluid film is the best.
Bed liners are super durable, but water and salt usually end up getting underneath it, and once it does, it causes the metal to rust even faster because it holds the water/salt there. In my experience, oil undercoating once a year is really the best way to keep water and salt away from the metal 👍
Fluid film the inside of the cab corners, rockers and doors wherever possible. They have a 360deg hose made for it. They rust from inside out
Nice restoration. I enjoyed watching right to the end.
Stay well, Joe Z
@ 18:35 ... "When is a Hammer ever NOT the correct answer"... Priceless ! Great Video- Really enjoyed !
I stumbled upon your channel. I enjoyed watching it very much. I'm in Massachusetts and own a 2012 GMC 1500. I was under it the other day and saw the frame looked like a cheese grater. The entire cab looks excellent. The bones, not so much. Babying it until spring. Time for a new one. Well, new and used. The first thing I'll do is oil it. It's unique that Volvos, the German cars, have next to zero rust in the Northeast because they take pride in their designs and jobs. GMC, engineered obsolescence. So disappointing. But again, thanks.
Your videos are Master Pieces and some of the best on RUclips .
Thank you!
I'd like to know the source for the replacement rear crossmember. I'm doing a similar repair to an 01 Silverado 2500hd
Here you go: www.autorust.com/product/chevrolet-and-gmc-2500hd-spare-tire-support-crossmember-art-211/
“Where’s Waldo” well i found him! He has one of the coolest videos ive seen in a long time. This was amazing. You are borderline genius for how well you fabricated that tubing/crossmember. I learned so much from this video and your editing was fantastic. The way you narrate is super professional. Not talking too much but just enough to explain what is happening. Instantly subscribed and cant wait to watch another video! I didnt know you could fabricate a crossmember or install a whole new aftermarket rear piece. That bracket was like brand new. Really impressive!
Easily the most entertaining “man shit” RUclipsr I’ve ever seen. Thanks for allowing us all to feel like we’re doing man shit and living vicariously through you. Keep it up!
I learn so much from you about fabrication
Just came across your channel now a subscriber great job on that frame looks fantastic just in the midst of doing my jeep .Thanks for the inspiration Dale
That’s awesome you tried the coal slag and liked it enough to include it in the video i hope this knowledge will help many ppl in the future seeing that in your video made my day thanks
Love watching your projects👍👍
This channel is great! I just realized I’ve watched every video on this channel already 😳
I like the "click click" torque wrench! Haha. Looks great nice work
A tip for removing gram rivets is to cut an x in the head with an angle grinder then use the chisel for the air hammer to get under it and pop the pieces off then use the punch for the air hammer to poke em thru. Much much easier, had to do it everyday at work working on custom off-road Broncos
Thanks for the tip!
I literally did the same thing you did to my 2006 Duramax 8 months ago. I wish I had thought about the bottle jack when you put the spare tire receiver on. It was a fun project. Great work man!
Thank you! 👍
Literally just opened RUclips to see if you had uploaded anything, you did not disappoint 👍
same here.came just in time
Thanks for watching!
Good year for the Duramax too.
Last video with duramax “it’s so nice in here I’d almost expect a 2nd set a keys” this video instantly finds the 2nd key.
liked your presentation of removing truck bed frame and repair. Nice going!
I hear ya on the headlamp in broad daylight. It makes a huge help. FYI, Lowe's has a neck lamp that has two articulated lamps. It is cheap and awesome
POR15 is what you'd want for those frame rails, it's great stuff.
6:00 Holy shhhhhh the spare tire carrier actually works! I've never had one work on an old Chevy Cat Eye. Even the new replacement one I put on only lasted about six months before it got bound up. And forget the old original ones. Too rusted out to even try to turn the release.
Just found ya a little bit ago, right in the middle of watching the Cummings swap. Good stuff.
Thanks for watching!
It is good to see somebody putting out a real feel video on how it is to work on old stuff I'm a relatively new subscriber and am on video 14 of the restoration of your 95 Chevy pickup
Thanks for the sub and thanks for the feedback! 👍
My truck needs all this but ALSO the crossmember that goes under the cab and supports the driveshaft
ah yes sparks next to the fuel tank. the most American thing I've seen all day XD
Diesel fuel won't ignite from sparks
You should look into corroseal primer for your frames before painting them. Corroseal is meant to work on marine stuff so it’s basically made to resist intense salt and conditions. I like the fact you oil your vehicle underbody. It is a good preventative. Good vids I can’t stop watching ‘
I love tbe gmt800 platform.
I have the same truck 05 lly slt ccsb 4x4. I'm the 2nd owner. Rust free florida truck.
Keep the diesel content coming.
You must be a engineer or something in the line of that caliber.
I just like the way you do things!
Really like this Waldo. Very easy going nice guy. Also knows his shit
looking great, hearing protection using the grinder. Thanks
At my girlfriends chiro appointment watching this man get surface rust off a frame and dropping a gas tank like I’m about ready to do the few things on my car plus want a 4 door long bed 4x4 in that version but navy blue.
Thanks for watching!
So satisfying watching the rust come off. Great series!
dudes got some mad sheet metal and fab skills
I've always wanted to paint the frame on my gmt800, also with new fenders, a hood, and a new bed
Since u r a rust warrior like me I'll share this with u. My Pap worked at Ford in Ohio next to Lake Erie. A coworker drove a late 40s sedan in 60s. Pp asked how do u keep that car from rusting out with all the salt? He told my pap a good wash, dry then do this, 1 quart of any new or used oil, same with trans fluid, 1 tube or tub of grease, 1 or 2 wax ring toilet gaskets. Put all in a old pot, heat and mix. Then brush, spray etc everywhere under, in etc. For doors plug drains and fill with mineral, baby oil, trans fluid, or even melted Vaseline. Let sit for a week and drain and save for next year. This all costs less than $10 and will outlast anything u can buy for 5, 10 times as much. Alot of the waX has no oils or very little. The oil, fluid and grease is key to stopping rust permanently. I've used this method, my father's used this, neighbors etc. U can use on anything that gets exposed to water, salt, mud etc. I'm for saving these older autos. New autos are not same quality. Thin metal, barely coated. New ford's and others have rusting issues b4 they leave the lot. It's sad but that's the world we live in. Meanwhile a mid 90s celica is still rust free.
Everybody needs a freind like u
I love that he did this on dirt floors with less than 5k in tools. I hate when the host i like "now we just roll it in the powder coat oven"
Nice work Waldo. I’m following this restoration/build to the end. I have a 2006 Silverado 1500 that I use every day in my lawn care business and absolutely love it. I found a complete snow plow and mount for a 1999-2007 2500/3500 Classic. I’m trying to find a solid southern truck. My biggest problem 4x4’s down south are far and few between. Keep up the great work my friend.
My new favorite for rust prevention is Wool Wax, it’s much thicker than Fluid Film and it also comes in black. Wool Wax has my truck frame looking like new.
alright. a lot of hard work. great production quality won me over. Subscribed!
The true Achilles heal on the 05 Duramax LLY.......HEAD GASKETS!
Be sure to change out that turbo mouth piece and open the exhaust to keep that LLY cool.
Good point!
I’ve never been disappointed with your video work. You just keep getting better and better. Keep it up brother
Thank you!
You are a fearless fabricator. Have learned quite a lot from your videos!
Awesome job Waldo. Looks almost good as new, hope we get to see the flat bed build for this truck as well!
I'll definitely be filming the flatbed build 👍
Quickly fell in love with this channel, really good videos! Thanks
Thank you so much!
I’m beyond impressed Waldo! Wow. This is excellent entertainment and education. You’re an inspiration! Thanks for everything you do.
Thank you so much!
Wow, you made that look easy and what an improvement, very much enjoying this channel.
Thank you very much!
Your C3500 is a GEM (and your trailer is a beast) but I’m stoked for this flatbed build!
Thank you! 🤠
Man… these videos keep making me want to fix my own truck 🤣🇺🇸
Get out there and do it! 🤠
good work waldo youre the master rust remover
Thank you!
Coal slag ..copper slag ,really good at removing material and getting a bite .
Awesome video! Your skill makes this look easy, but I am wiser than that.
Awesome!! Can’t wait to see the aluminum bed
Thanks!
yup the rock salt an sand mix in the winter up here in new england is a vehicle body killer
I bought a needle scaler and used it taking rust off of my 53' lowboy equipment trailer. I wore it out on one job...
Why does this guy not even have a 100k?he’s amazing
ADD A LIFT PUMP!!!!!
As a owner of multiple duramax trucks you will want one.
Amazing how it took off that surface rust.
Nice job on the crossmembers!