2. Rocker panel replacement

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • So I decided to make the passenger side rocker panels my second video. I have a passenger door, but It seems to make more sense to replace this first.
    The rocker panels themselves are fairly simple in hindsight, but a little intimidating at first, as I had no idea how they were attached. The toughest part was the collateral damage I found when I removed the panels, specifically the kick panel and door pillar support.
    I'm thinking I'll be replacing the passenger door in the next video.
    Oh, if you guys would like to support me I invite you to check out my Patreon fund here: www.patreon.co...
    This is essentially my truck fund, so this helps me order parts to keep the videos coming.
    Thanks for watching.
    Tools Used:
    Lincoln Electric 140C Mig welder - amzn.to/2fhWbGd
    Dewalt 4 1/2 Angle Grinder - amzn.to/2ejTkbd
    Dewalt XR 20V Drill - amzn.to/2fMZAxc
    Throatless Shear - amzn.to/2i4q3GW
    Aviation snips - amzn.to/2iB17rT
    Track list:
    1. MC Cullah - To the rhythm of the funk
    2. Sul Rebel - Rebel Blues

Комментарии • 135

  • @timmytexlonghorns2206
    @timmytexlonghorns2206 4 года назад +4

    That wood pounding template was genius i envy your creativity

  • @ecomservant3629
    @ecomservant3629 3 года назад

    Im replacing rotten rocker panels on a Chevy Cobalt as my intro to learning how to weld. This video is super insightful for seeing the problem solving versatility you have when really knowing how to patch and weld. Thanks for documenting it!

  • @tomsdreamshopworx
    @tomsdreamshopworx 7 лет назад +34

    Nice work! I absolutely love the way shaped the board to be a form for the sheet metal, brilliant idea!

  • @benjaminallred976
    @benjaminallred976 6 лет назад +1

    I've been looking for some good videos on replacing rockers, and this has definitely been the most educational for me so far. Also watching it makes me miss my old 1960 bubble hood chevy pickup.

  • @unitedstatesofbuild4915
    @unitedstatesofbuild4915 7 лет назад +3

    I see someone already mentioned weld through primer, Id def be using the heck out of some. Rustoleum makes a 'rust stop' one that you can find at the local hardware store, no need to hit the auto supply house. Id also be hitting the areas away from your weld zones with a coat of POR15 also. any time I open a panel up I coat the backside as best I can. Keep it up! Good to see you dont shy away from these tricky repairs

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the advice... Yeah I really have no idea what I'm doing, but I keep getting better, and I figure by the time I go through the whole truck--I'll probably know enough to go through it again and perfect what I didn't get right the first time.

  • @malatokings
    @malatokings 6 лет назад +2

    Your process of making that radius is awesome! Much respect to your ingenuity. I also suffer from chronic cheap and impatience 😂😂

  • @nathanroper5988
    @nathanroper5988 7 лет назад +1

    This is great info. I'm not really interested in doing an Apache but the methods will carry over to anything. I'm comfortable enough to dive into mechanical stuff but body work has never been something I thought I could tackle. Thanks for making these videos.

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад

      Yeah I would think the concept and skills should be the same. This has been my first endeavor into bodywork too--so if I can do it you can too.

  • @richardarsenault1471
    @richardarsenault1471 2 года назад

    I think you did one hell of a good job on that truck

  • @hermanalv5614
    @hermanalv5614 4 года назад

    You've given me the courage to replace the rockers on my 53 belair, thx G

  • @SlowEarl1
    @SlowEarl1 7 лет назад +2

    Nice use of the wooden buck for the patch panel. Sometimes good enough is even better when it keeps the project moving forward. Keep up the great work and the great videos really enjoying the content you are putting out on both your channels .

  • @theimpulse77
    @theimpulse77 7 лет назад +3

    I've been watching the videos from your other channel picking up tricks for fabbing cool stuff but with this channel you're over in my world. Awesome. 1 tip, since you're doing body work, get some spot weld cutters. They'll save you tons of time. Looks good so far!

  • @neversurrender5798
    @neversurrender5798 7 лет назад +1

    The fact you made your own sheet metal panel for it is pretty awesome, good video.

  • @travisshrewsbury7169
    @travisshrewsbury7169 7 лет назад +4

    little brother I see a door that a man of your talent can fix rather than replace,but that's me,ride free man

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад +4

      Possibly, but it's hard not to use the extraone in perfect condition that came with the truck. don't worry, I'll probably build something cool out of the old door at some point :)

  • @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549
    @thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for extending your explanation and showing your"idea" showing how ingenuity can compensate for lack of money. LOL!

  • @phillipcabaniss5028
    @phillipcabaniss5028 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent work man! This gives me the confidence to tackle my 2nd gen dodge!

  • @wannabtrucker8894
    @wannabtrucker8894 7 лет назад +2

    Love the videos. I have a 61 Chevy that I am using your videos to guide me. Keep them coming!

  • @normanzink6260
    @normanzink6260 5 лет назад +5

    Nice job, Vroom! You gave me some really good ideas. Thank you.

  • @dogbounty6399
    @dogbounty6399 4 года назад

    the router idea was genius...great job.

  • @franklinbrown8417
    @franklinbrown8417 5 лет назад +1

    I appreciate your determination to do a high quality job. Looks good.

  • @bigstuff52
    @bigstuff52 7 лет назад +1

    Wonderful video and you're excellent at thinking on your feet...again well done...

  • @Bryanblue96
    @Bryanblue96 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome video, doing my 1980 Chevy c10 swb stepside soon!

  • @chriscross4699
    @chriscross4699 7 лет назад +2

    I love these old trucks!

  • @danielalvarezjr.4009
    @danielalvarezjr.4009 4 года назад +1

    😲😲😲 dude you blew my mind with that. that's pretty badass what you did with that board to get that curve on That Metal.....

  • @baldcreations8044
    @baldcreations8044 7 лет назад

    nice job Zach, good tip with the routed wood, I'm going to pinch that idea if you don't mind

  • @donnymcarter
    @donnymcarter 7 лет назад +2

    She's looking good Zach! Keep it up buddy!

  • @richardmiller3781
    @richardmiller3781 6 лет назад +1

    Just a 66 c10, thanks for the insight

  • @claterpult
    @claterpult 7 лет назад +1

    That was a great video, I feel like I could head out and switch out the rocker panels on my chevy today... oh wait I guess I need to learn how to weld first. Love the mold you made out of wood, smart, I'm cheap and impatient as well so I can relate.

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад +1

      Hah, thanks!
      Yeah man, get yourself a welder!

    • @claterpult
      @claterpult 7 лет назад

      ZH Restoration I got my old man's stick welder from the early 80s. Guess I should fire it up.

  • @guy3749
    @guy3749 6 лет назад

    Good job and good ideas fabricating the new metal. Well done!

  • @leonidasbernard9570
    @leonidasbernard9570 6 лет назад +3

    nice job man I'm getting ready to do mine hope it turns out as good at that.. thx for the vid

  • @fe3613
    @fe3613 7 лет назад +1

    This is really cool and satisfying, can't wait to see more.

  • @olhunter8761
    @olhunter8761 7 лет назад +1

    That was pretty impressive. Nice work

  • @justenkirby10
    @justenkirby10 7 лет назад +1

    Great video this is very inspiring to get to work on my72 c-10

  • @nolannob2583
    @nolannob2583 4 года назад +1

    Man, That is Groovy , learned a lot.

  • @JackmanWorks
    @JackmanWorks 7 лет назад +12

    And here I thought things only rusted in New England ;)

  • @MandrakeRoots
    @MandrakeRoots 4 года назад

    Nice truck, it deserves TLC

  • @amaserationeday
    @amaserationeday 7 лет назад +2

    dude , really digging both channels , love that truck, regards from the uk

  • @yomommajumprcables
    @yomommajumprcables 5 лет назад

    Good ole Chevy rust excellent work sir.

  • @peterdepaoli3498
    @peterdepaoli3498 3 года назад

    Nice work my man. 👍

  • @specialized29er86
    @specialized29er86 4 года назад

    Lifes easier when replacement parts are available, we had to made all our panels from scratch.

  • @mwjii
    @mwjii 5 лет назад +1

    Wow,that was awesome work!

  • @jeffrey4547
    @jeffrey4547 4 года назад

    i traded a 90 cutlass with a bad trans for a 65 chevy short box all complete and original no rust but i'm sure i will find some right now i'm building a 68 chevy with a stroke 454 and a 70 ford high boy with 390

  • @67cudaksa34
    @67cudaksa34 7 лет назад +1

    great idea on the hammer form.

  • @nitrosavy
    @nitrosavy 7 лет назад +3

    Great vid, thanks for posting.

  • @garysgarage.2841
    @garysgarage.2841 2 года назад

    That inner rocker would have driven me nuts if I didn't line that top bend up and make it longer to reach the bottom of the outer rocker. Sometimes you need to go that extra mile with China parts unfortunately.

  • @promufdvr
    @promufdvr 5 лет назад

    Awesome with that wood buck great idea.

  • @curtiswatkins4909
    @curtiswatkins4909 2 года назад

    Don t forget to use weld-thru primer.

  • @jvidesmoreno
    @jvidesmoreno 7 лет назад +2

    Amazing!!! Thanks for share your work

  • @mariog.8331
    @mariog.8331 5 лет назад +1

    I really enjoy your videos thankyouu!

  • @SuperAirsoft19
    @SuperAirsoft19 2 года назад

    Well put together video!

  • @sloNGrimey
    @sloNGrimey 4 года назад

    Awesome ingenuity

  • @phillypauly
    @phillypauly 7 лет назад

    great work- truck is already a beauty - so it can only get better, right?

  • @ng4410
    @ng4410 5 лет назад

    FYI Spot weld drills are around. For job you're doing. Go in normal drill.

  • @chrisdenisewood3384
    @chrisdenisewood3384 5 лет назад +1

    Old school, in your driveway, we'll done

  • @chvydrptop
    @chvydrptop 4 года назад +1

    You mentioned smoothing the inner area with a dremel, what bit would you be using for this?

  • @mattcales8273
    @mattcales8273 6 лет назад +1

    Looks good man..sweet truck btw

  • @jsnrls
    @jsnrls 7 лет назад +4

    Maybe it's just me, but I thought the music was too loud to understand what you're saying. Awesome video though.
    Edit: after listening to it again, I can now say that it's the combination of video music + background noise + your voice + background radio (?) ...

  • @nairblab4061
    @nairblab4061 6 лет назад

    Nice work man. Thanks for sharing

  • @SteveDavisCarGuy
    @SteveDavisCarGuy 5 лет назад

    Nice work 👍🏾

  • @Jesus-mc2do
    @Jesus-mc2do 6 лет назад +1

    Great work.

  • @smallblockfuelie
    @smallblockfuelie 5 лет назад

    Outstanding.

  • @Jhouse_01
    @Jhouse_01 6 лет назад

    Really great awesome video. I hope you keep the good vids up. Sweet ass truck too

  • @basuramanya
    @basuramanya 7 лет назад +6

    Are you driving and using it during the process?

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад +3

      Minimally, I've taken down the street to the hardware store a few times. Mainly because I don't have it licensed yet--hopefully soon. I also need to rebuild the carb.

  • @Kim-n-Brian
    @Kim-n-Brian 7 лет назад

    Great video !

  • @pablotorres2749
    @pablotorres2749 5 лет назад +1

    Nice work, I'm on the same work with my 72 C10, but I can't find the spot welds, what tipe of wheel do you use for finding them and grinding the welds down?

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 3 года назад

      Wire wheel the paint off and the little dimples should be more visible

  • @avasonsyn
    @avasonsyn 4 года назад

    I like it...thank you.

  • @choppacity4348
    @choppacity4348 3 года назад

    Where did you get the replacement parts

  • @thabigghomie_
    @thabigghomie_ 2 года назад

    Man nice wrk 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @erickrosin97
    @erickrosin97 6 лет назад

    Quick question, what is the welder your using.
    Great job.

  • @midnightraiin4035
    @midnightraiin4035 3 года назад

    what welder/model did u use for this

  • @JimDockrellWatertone
    @JimDockrellWatertone 7 лет назад +1

    Cool truck! Are you using weld through primer behind to protect the metal?

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад +2

      Thanks!
      I'm not familiar with that, I did blast it with some converter/zinc protectant stuff.

    • @JimDockrellWatertone
      @JimDockrellWatertone 7 лет назад +2

      A lot of good info at Old Time Garage channel. I sub to him too. Lots of cool old cars and trucks being worked on. They are kind of rare to find here in Ontario with all the salt on the roads.

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks Jim, I'll have to look into it!

  • @richardhunwick5682
    @richardhunwick5682 6 лет назад

    Good video

  • @mrboby5
    @mrboby5 7 лет назад

    Hola estimado me puedes dar algún link donde compras los paneles como repuestos

  • @FillTaylor
    @FillTaylor 4 года назад

    Cool!

  • @devpatel6497
    @devpatel6497 5 лет назад

    Hello I want to change my front and back rocker panels for Ford Taurus 2004 so can u help me please to fix it

  • @DanielinLaTuna
    @DanielinLaTuna 6 лет назад

    You don’t always wear eye protection when tacking up; do you just close your eyes, or look away? I’m a newbie at welding.

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  6 лет назад

      I probably should...

    • @normanzink6260
      @normanzink6260 5 лет назад +1

      @@zhrestoration9629, your eyes and vision are priceless! Safety glasses not so much. Wear 'em.

  • @viisteist1363
    @viisteist1363 3 года назад

    wire was 0,6mm?

  • @joshs7816
    @joshs7816 6 лет назад

    What type of welder was used. Will a 90amp flux wire feed work on the rocker panels

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  6 лет назад

      I used a Lincoln Electric 140C Here. I don't see any reason you couldn't use a flux core, it'll just be a bit uglier of a weld.

  • @raulcervantez9
    @raulcervantez9 4 года назад

    how much will some ting like this cost to do?

  • @thereallevel27
    @thereallevel27 5 лет назад

    Nice anvil

  • @josephtaylor8841
    @josephtaylor8841 5 лет назад

    What welder was used for this?

  • @ellies1686
    @ellies1686 7 лет назад

    how expensive is it to do both sides at a autoshop

    • @normanzink6260
      @normanzink6260 5 лет назад

      After market panels are $450 to $550, plus shop mark up, for both sides. Installation and the labor and finishing about $1,500

  • @jtturner2100
    @jtturner2100 6 лет назад

    Do u recommend a good place for rocker panel and floor pans :-)

    • @zhrestoration9629
      @zhrestoration9629  6 лет назад +1

      I got these from LMC truck

    • @jtturner2100
      @jtturner2100 6 лет назад

      ZH Restoration ok bet...looks like I need to do new rocker panels and floor pans front and rear😯I jus have to b patient.. about how much did u spend on them brother?

    • @normanzink6260
      @normanzink6260 5 лет назад

      Rock Auto, the big A and the big E.

  • @jackleeychannel8638
    @jackleeychannel8638 4 года назад

    Nice work.i very like it.i do subscribe your channel bro.

  • @daylynseve8268
    @daylynseve8268 7 лет назад +1

    New vid

  • @bigred1247
    @bigred1247 3 года назад

    A great teaching video ruined by the uneeded music.

  • @jaimesoto4243
    @jaimesoto4243 5 лет назад

    im a retire auto body man let me tell u remibd mewhen i stat doing auto body but you gay are really good

  • @anthonylepine6969
    @anthonylepine6969 5 лет назад

    Not good rocket panel for h
    your truck

  • @midnightraiin4035
    @midnightraiin4035 3 года назад

    i have a 69 f250 thats swiss

  • @mudemmeonick
    @mudemmeonick 7 лет назад

    Your narration sound level and the music should be leveled. Or your narration should have a higher volume. Otherwise the music blares and your voice his hardly heard.
    Other than that, keep the videos coming! This is proper RUclips! Just don't be impatient and go down the hackjob lane. Do things properly.

  • @Ano-Nymos
    @Ano-Nymos 5 лет назад

    Can I buy a rocker panel for a chrysler grand voyager IV 3.3?
    The last 20 inches to the end (tire):
    i.imgur.com/PRkb0db.jpg

  • @patrickbulgrin3000
    @patrickbulgrin3000 2 года назад

    your background music was too loud and annoying

  • @rodolfoguzman8974
    @rodolfoguzman8974 6 лет назад

    1k likes

  • @marcusbryant777
    @marcusbryant777 2 года назад

    That music!!🤢🤢🤮🤮

  • @ChrisWilson-rf8cs
    @ChrisWilson-rf8cs 5 лет назад

    lol@ cheap and impatient

  • @ClimptonDiddlehopper
    @ClimptonDiddlehopper 7 лет назад +1

    annealing your steel before you shape and it will form smoother.