Another incredible video. Thank you for putting in the time and resources it takes to make these. 🙌🏼🙇🏻

This is excellent information and a great tutorial by Dave, showing anyone who has never tried this. A 120 volt MIG with 0.23” wire keeps heat down plus it is not a $3,800 rig. Shield gas is 25% Co2 w/75% Argon and 125 cu ft tank is a lease type rental you pay once, you get it back when done. June 2022 cost me $55 for an exchange. Roseset welds or plug weld require practice if this is your first time. You have lots of trim peace’s to practice on, do it. Just get that bee bee on the parent metal. Butt joint welds are common & the only choice in many spots. If you have open structure below, flat areas you can chose a combo of a plug weld, and a lap weld. Pneumatic tools that pinch metal once per squeeze & punch holes are flanging tools. Bending adds rigidity to an are and 3/8” - 3/4” can make a shelf to push you patch onto, weld thru hole or edge are options. Places that flex benefit from flange type welding such as a quarter panel portion. It is not a rule but an option. Just measure, plan, measure and decide what works for your skill set. If is one or one project for you. When done, return the tank, sell the welder on a local pickup site. Dave has said “There is more than one way to skin a cat.” So it is a choice you can use one or a combo of both. Just practice, ask weld suppliers about shielding gas for mild steel, but practice on steel that same thickness to dial in heat, voltage (If adjustable) and wire speed. The rest is keeping the tip/cone clean & hitting the center each time and move from one end to a foot away to keep from building heat. Got a compressor? Use the blow gun on a weld to cool it as soon as you stop. Tricks, tips, suggestions are shown here by Dave & Brothers, the rest is practice and lots of planning. Get a good pick to scribe tight lines, grind a point on a broken screwdriver because it get in tight for marking. Magnets help and work great and don’t own a stud welder gun, weld 16D framing nails and buy a nice slide hammer that threads into a vise grip. You will be shocked what you can do. Got some body hammers at a garage sale? Hold in a vise, dress the face with a flap disc, but round the edges with a gentle radius to tap gently while pulling or pushing metal, even 18 gauge found on older vehicle like these classic trucks. Many good tips if it’s the first time, just do one side, one part at a time. Bracing the inside of the cab or use a 2X4 cut from a free wood pallet to spread a load and use an old car jack to push 2 points into place. And if having a hard time, walk away, work on something else, clean the shop, then come back to it as new answers will come. Better yet, watch another Brothers video and relax. You got this and pride will follow! DK, retired tech.

This Old House would be proud. Perfect video, tons of info in just 38 minutes. Dude makes it look easy. 8 hours for him, 20 hours for you. lol

...this is one of the better videos on youtube describing of "what not to do"...thumbs up

That repair would take us mortals 3X the amount of time. Awesome vid! Dave is a master!

You are a Master! Truly enjoy watching and learning from all your videos. I will be implementing a lot of what I'm learning in my own project truck, a '74 Chevy K10.

Man, as someone who has never worked with sheet metal, but has to do this exact job on my truck, this was one of the best videos I’ve seen on KZfaq. Very good explanations.

Perfect amount of information to point someone in the right direction who has and mechanical inclination.

Just bought me a 1966 c20 that I'm going to have to do all of this work too. Thanks for explaining everything so in detail. Hard to find videos like that. I definitely got some catching up to do on all your videos. Appreciate it!

Nice explanation with simple how To's as you perform inner and outer rockers that will be next on my own to do list !

Very well explained. It's very important that you take the time to explain it that well for us that have never done something like this. Thank you.

That door close thud in the end sounds like heaven.

"just take your time, you'll be fine." love that line in every vid. im looking for the cab roof replacement vid....

Great Job . Thanks for the showing and explanation of how to do a complete replacement of sheet metal work in around the door, and rocker panel area . Very good Video , Thanks.

Most excellent. The best 38 minutes I have spent on the KZfaq learning. Thanks a ton. BTW, this video answered where I'm going to buy my patch panels, really like the quality and fit.

My knees hurt when I watch Dave kneeling on concrete. Love love love brothers vids

Excellent video and very informative, I am working on my 66 GMC and doing both sides. Thank you very much, it is well appreciated.

Dave and Brothers, I am SO glad I came across this video. MANY others as well as I've learned a TON! But, in this particular video. This is EXACTLY what I've been needing done on our '65 C10 that I'm restoring on my own. I couldn't find anyone who could the patch panels. Then, I came across this video and got a TON of confidence from watching Dave and how he explained the steps and processes as well as techniques. I'm referring back to it as need be. So far, SO good. I've purchased from Brothers before and will do again as I move forward in this build and then what ever I can with our '74 Jeep CJ5 that's waiting next.. God Bless you ALL and keep you safe. Until next time..

boy howdy. I've watched a lot of youtube videos of dudes doing rust repair/patch panels and this is EXACTLY what I wanted to see. scratches the German in me with all the technical details. I've got a bunch of projects that need panel repair and this just boosted my confidence to the next level! very VERY GOOD video with most excellent information! THANK YOU

I'm restoring a 60 Ford Truck, my first time doing this much work on a vehicle. and so much of your advice is helping me along. Thank you!

Just watched this whole thing mesmerized. Such a good teacher and explainer of how things should be done. Can def tell he's done this dozens of times. Nicely done.

You make it look so easy. I just hope I can do mine as beautifully as you. I know it won’t be, but, I will try. I’ll do some practicing and learning on scraps or “coupons.” Thanks for the excellent tutorial.

Dave, another good vid. Although you skip a lot of detail, especially taking things apart. I only realize this from working on my own truck. Not to mention you say that anyone could do the same job in about the same time or a little longer as you did. That is not true unless they have done this several times before. You are a master at this and no one that has never done this is going to do what you do in the same amount of time. I'm a jack of all trades. I took autobody in high school. I'm a certified welder in mild steel up to 3/4" in all positions. I've worked all phases of construction. I have an eye for detail and I'm a very good fabricator. But it's taking me at least 2x times as long to do about the same job as you, because I've never done panel replacement before. Once I do it a few times, then I'll get a lot quicker. But to tell people that have never done panel replacement that they can do it as fast or almost as fast as you is misleading. I love your vids and I know when someone does a good job. I have learned quite a few things from you and your vids. I will be watching ALL your vids. I can't wait to get my truck done so I can start another one. Thank you.. Just as a suggestion, maybe you could show more detail and split the vid up into 2 or 3 part segments? I love doing this..

I think you just sold me on those extended inner rockers. I hope you have them for my '73 jimmy.

You are the best Dave! Great work and attention to detail along with a ton of patience! Thanks for all you do and teaching on these videos. People today do not always realize the value of a professional tradesman. I've built 4 vehicles so far and I always learn something I did wrong or something new when i see your videos. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

Floopan work been waiting video like this for months perfect prep restoration on my next truck project.

I have a 66 Chevy that spent it's entire life in Ohio and we love our road salt I'm glad I happened to find this channel before I started my cab restoration building a new frame was easy but the cab work worried me but now I have a great resource thank you

I just got a 63 c10 it's ruff but iam putting it on road ❤ I got the motor running yesterday 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I just need some parts from yall

Lots of useful information and tips, getting ready to replace four floor pans and inner and outer rockers both sides.

I was kinda hesitant about tackling this project on my C10, but after watching your step by step video I'm game. Thanks for taking the time for us amateurs👍

Awesome details and explain in layman's terms Dave!! Once again ya nailed it. Oh welded it! Lol!

Much more informative video than some other others out there. I definitely needed to know the sheet metal options and names.

Very good content. Thank you for putting that together; and being detailed about it. I'm sure I will have to do some of that to the truck I just picked, and I hate to say, but it will likely take me 10x that long to complete it. Most likely due to the old adage of "I don't know what I don't know."

Great advice ! Best explanation of correct rocker panel repairs.

Use a guard when using a cut-off wheel - better to be safe than sorry - do a search for cut-off wheels injuries (and deaths). Always lots of good practical tips in these videos - HA - including the one about laying in the dirt if you make the top cut first. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

Retired Carpenter here. This reminds me of me. I learned to measure twice/cut once and also to fit things, tack it in place before you nail it off over and over for the best job. Showing young guys who use nail guns, they just start nailing it off and then they need a torch and the jaws of life to get the wood apart after it's AFU. By then they've wasted time and lumber.

Great video I will be doing rocker panels on my 99 Silverado soon .great advice sir.

Good job.. Looking forward to next week video ... I have a 65 c10. Needs a patch for floor and rocker and I’m sure there’s more I need .

excellent step by step instructions and lots of nice to knows.

Nice video, just found this. I am currently working on a 62 C10 long bed. Those areas are where I need to do some panel replacements. I have subscribed and watching the videos. I'm sure I will be ordering same parts from you guys soon.

I'm subscribed, I'm subscribed...lol..keep them coming! Working on a 66 C-20. Your videos are incredible!

Always lots of great information.

Nice! Best video on this common issue!

Very good instructional video, all kinds of good tips. Thanks.

thanks for share with us your experience.. perfect explanation.. replace that part of the truck seem difficult..

Great video, Dave.

Hi ya doin I watch you Dave do this 62 you do that so well I own a 63 that needs the exact same thing done to it

Excellent video. I gotta do the same to my 70gmc👍🏼

Very impressive and ….a lot of work😳😳

Great info, I just wish it had came out about 4 years ago.

Wow all the new patch panel parts available now. Back in the late to mid 90 one was screwed . Is time to do my 66 Chevy as it's all still original metal. I had to make a lot of my parts back then .Or cut out smal sections only . Rose welding is the only way I know to do with putting or a lip to lay the new against and on top .

Tremendous vid, excellent teacher!

I love your video keep up the good work great job

Good video smart man

I watched this video 3 times now , i think im ready to order some rockers and make the sparks fly. 1969 k10 , cst longbed , 4 speed with a.c

Perfect 👌

great instruction thanks for taking the time much appreciated

Great video mate. Very helpful.

Another Fantastic video!

Your videos are really learn me a lot

I needed this, though I'm worried I may be headed towards a full floor in my 66

very informative and super helpful!! I have been wanting to do my rocker panels on my 77 custom deluxe for a long time but have been nervous to attempt it at all. Watching this video has made me feel a little more confident since I am a beginner at body work. Thank you so much. Greg C.

What an amazing job. You did a nicer job than most body shops would even be willing to attempt. I have seen real hacks stick whole panels on with like 3 or 4 tack welds and duraglass or fiberglass the rest of the panel on and it looks terrible. What you did is amazing and will last for years to come, great job and this will help many with their projects.

I love these videos right now I’m about to start my 66 c10 I’m doing exactly what he’s doing

Very good presentation.

Great instructions 👍

If cab mounts are bad , should those be done first or after rockers? Thanks for the videos , my favorite channel!!

Do you guys ever do videos on GMT400s? Thanks and nice work!

Awesome video! 👌🏽

Thank you.

I think I got a flash burn in my eyes from watching you weld. I'm going to sue. OK, I'm kidding. GREAT video and very informative. I love content like this.

Great video Should do one on complete door skins. As noone has made a video on how to reskin a 60 to 63. And plenty of people will have to do this. And replacing inner bottoms of doors. They dont make reproduction 60 to 63 door shells unfortunately. And the available doors for them are often rusty or damaged.

I'm in the process of replacing everything around the lower door. On the front door pillar, what do you do about the nuts? Weld a nut on or just nut and bolt it up? Love the videos, may be giving me too much confidence in doing it myself!

Same here.... doing a 1965

Just found all these videos. Great series. I just started an '82 K10 project. I will be treading the same ground as you have. Did you film any more of the project?

Awesome video, thank you! Just bought a 85 k20 that is in need of the same work. Just curious about how much it would cost roughly? I am in no way a welder. And I would like to get it done by a professional.

Just did this to my 65 two months ago

Awesome video, thanks so much!

I have a suggestion for the next video....Heater core replacement 67-72 Chevy Truck

Do you have any videos that show the rust repair for the foot well and floorboards for the 55 through 59 Chevy trucks that you could post?

great video, im just trying to find the rust on this truck…

Go ahead

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Where was the sheet metal sorted from? Brother's or from an outside vendor such as AMD? I have a 1990 K5 (square body) and need to replace floor panels, inner and outer rockers. There are a couple of panels that will have to be fabricated unfortunately.

I would have done the roof repair first, rust is gonna fall down the pillars and get Trapped in the rockers. I just wrapped up a 71 c 10 , started at the roof worked my way to the rockers last. Brothers sheet metal though out the whole job!

First timer here i have a 70 and cut everything you did before measuring, any tips on wat to do first? I know i should have marked to align but i got a little too excited

Is there a video for the cab supports?

How do you remove the back part of the inner rocker where it runs to back of the cab? Left it off, also where did you cut the b pillar to put the new one on

If you need cab corners, Do you do that repair before this? Thanks

I have to do the same thing to my 89 S 10. Are those patch pieces available for them?

Great video. However I am so lost on how to do my repair.. Only way to get mine done is to remove from support as well as cut the a piller inner outer rocker out, kick panel etc. Now I have no reference for reassembly.??????

You guys take mine in and use it for videos

Question. On the bottom edge. Mine runs perfect until the front 8" then the outer runs up or the inner runs down. ends up being a solid 1/4 by the time it get to the front edge. Does not seem to be a issue???

Is the 12 inch measurement just a random point from the rocker edge

I'm hooked. Excellent video, great tips as always. BTW I subscribed so you'll get 10 cents. LOL

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what would I use to hold a patch panel that I cannot access the back side and can't use those holders? I've got to do some replacement on my rear quarters of my Suburban and you can't access the back like that.

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My question is what size of cutting wheel do I use what is the thickness what is the diameter I know that's the kind that cuts metal but I need to know the thickness and the diameter of the cutting wheel for my angle grinder that I will need for cutting the sheet metal thank you.

Wish I had watched this video before I started hacking away at my C10. I have a big mess now.

If your parents are still alive, you should call and thank them for the iron clad knees they gave you! I’m of similar age and if I spent that much time on my knees/concrete, I’d need a hoist to get up. I kept thinking a two-post lift and a waist high work environment would be so much better. Maybe the structure wouldn’t be true as a result. Nice work and nice job explaining…