Fully welding the top and building the window templates. Will they fit?

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In this video we do more work on the top and get it all welded up and add more bracing to the top. Then we work on the window templates for the GMC pickup.
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@user-lj1hi4xh6o 22 күн бұрын

Brent, your family must be very proud of you for having such a intelligent man around

@thomasnie-nv2tu 22 күн бұрын

Smootch that A!!!!

@howardkoster4026 21 күн бұрын

If Brent can't figure something out, nobody can.

@IEchuckie 21 күн бұрын

He learned from Rollie? Haha 😅

@larrybailey43 22 күн бұрын

Lazer welding ? How cool ! Thats fast !

@davidpark9727 19 күн бұрын

When you began cutting up old fenders to make a roof, I said Whoa ! But once again, you see what's possible, somehow it's real genius !!

@brianschmidt2747 19 күн бұрын

Brent, no goofs when you are building. Just additions. Also, fantastic mind you have got. I love your work ever since the 4 door international. And that rocks. Keep dreaming, my friend.

@ronaldhagadorn5512 22 күн бұрын

Might have a fancy building. But still a down to earth modest car builder. Half-assed custom got me watching his vids. Enjoy every one!

@daleolson7205 21 күн бұрын

It's the little bits, the attention to detail, and the thinking "on the run" that keep me coming back to watch you pull off another "how the heck is he going to do that?"

@user-fd4kn5eh2u 21 күн бұрын

I imagine that there's a rather steep learning curve with the laser welder, so it has been fun watching you make that thing work so smoothly. This is a unique build from the design to the tools you're using to complete it.

@user-dl1ku4sj1o 22 күн бұрын

Brent, you never let me down, you are a fabrication genius!! Love watching you!

@srtautoworkz 22 күн бұрын

Congrats on the KBC sponsor, sounds like a great company, you've definitely earned it.

@mikeholloway6622 22 күн бұрын

Not my favorite build so far, but it is growing on me. Keep up the awesome work!

@VicAmor1944 21 күн бұрын

At this stage of your build all I can think of is Dr. Victor Frankenstein's monster! I know from seeing all your previous builds that things will turn out just fine but right now... ouch! I love your laser cleaner and welder, you with your new toy and Buck Rogers and his Disintegrator pistol rock!

@vikingfather1 22 күн бұрын

Coming together nicely!

@glennnickerson8325 22 күн бұрын

I get a kick out of your track record Brent! If you measure it by what you have accomplished compared to what you revise you always come out on top!😎

@johnblue9806 20 күн бұрын

There is no reason you can't have both tops, I have faith in your ability to resolve all the small unknown that come up.

@stuartfletcher2378 22 күн бұрын

You are the master crafter , Ideas become reality under your hands . Its looking great , I cant say any more . Thank you Brent for your skill , Stuart in Ontario ..

@shanewright6958 22 күн бұрын

The truck is coming right along nicely 👍👍

@terryeustice5399 22 күн бұрын

Keep plugging away Brent. I know it will be right when finished. Thank you for sharing! 💯👊👍❤️

@franklananna9684 21 күн бұрын

Your ability to visualize and execute is amazing ,your a master welder for sure one of a kind master piece ,can’t wait to see it finished

@michaelbuettner6560 22 күн бұрын

It is a privilege watching you create these kool rides. From the first time I saw this truck for a few times to when it came out again... I've been fascinated watching. I'm hoping to get my barn rebuilt so I can begin to get several projects going. Thanks so much.

@larrybailey43 22 күн бұрын

Good idea to stitch the insides too. Sounds just the right thing to do. I thinking stronger weld.

@professorfalken4600 22 күн бұрын

Bustin ass Canadian style

@briankinnear7461 17 күн бұрын

Fantastic work as usual. Really like how you work at it until it works. And of course Pablo is right on time to head back to the house. Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.

@dwightmcintosh8511 21 күн бұрын

Hi Brent, have you considered putting some lovers in the brow over the windshield to reduce the concern about wind? It looks amazing.

@timhardison4084 22 күн бұрын

Looking good. Enjoy watching you do your thing. Thanks for taking us along.

@robertbennett9243 22 күн бұрын

Windows idea came out good. I can't wait to see what you do for the area at the top of the windshield. It all looks good. You are quite the metal fabricator.

@erikdressler5129 21 күн бұрын

Make riser blocks for your mill to lift it high enough to clear the power feed. Being a taller person your back will probably be happier too. As a left handed person I appreciate the desire to have the power feed on the left side but having a visual on the speed control and easy access to the high speed button outweighs having the lever on the left. Love watching this come together!

@pdnetzer9561 21 күн бұрын

You constantly amaze me! Love the way the windows are coming out. Keep up the good work.😊

@davidhatch2558 22 күн бұрын

Awesome video as always Brent

@whatzthis64 21 күн бұрын

You are a man with lots of talent, I am sure you will make it look great, have a great day and weekend.

@williamharrison8646 22 күн бұрын

Remember Johnny Cash's song (One Piece At A Time )? The grill, fenders for the roof. What a Cornucopia of parts on this build.YOUR THE MAN lol!!!

@MarqusReyes-yi4ww 22 күн бұрын

The front you can use some round bar welded on the edge to give it strength

@user-lr8ch1og6z 19 күн бұрын

You are amazing with your vision and Fabrication Brent.

@franksgarage8551 22 күн бұрын

Laser welder seems to be the cat’s pajamas! The glass seems a little intimidating as far as getting a decent seal. Two door hardtop is what i would be looking at to copy.

@retiredbutnotdead9929 22 күн бұрын

Good afternoon from Worcester Massachusetts…l this will make my day complete…😁😁

@Leima1 22 күн бұрын

Top look's good.

@MichaelAnderson-mz7zs 21 күн бұрын

This truck is going to be so cool. The windshield templates reminds me of the Cars movie. LOL Mator"s kool Canadian cousin.

@tonyfeltham9051 21 күн бұрын

Hey Brent. Just a fan from Australia here with an idea for you. Maybe you should weld the top of the door frame to the inside of your roof so when you wind the window up it goes into its normal track. Or modify it to suit a new window profile. It will stop the window from rattling and make it a little more air tight. Just a thought. Keep up the great custom work mate. Tony.

@tarbogas66 21 күн бұрын

Love that laser, weld beautifully !

@jessehermosillo8116 21 күн бұрын

Hi brent , the roof, it reminds me of chevy trk 2003 ssr ,i like it, they use a complete header where roof locks on . Anyway the 49 to me is so cool. Hood,roof and rear end have the same smooth round style.I like it. Totally injoy you videos and content,as well as seeing pablo. Take care and be safe. Jesse

@gregskufca755 21 күн бұрын

Talking about the mill...most do not cut true total bed length. The gibs and wear are tracked to normal machine use.nothing a scraper and bluing won't fix but normally a good set will over come. Just a penny worth from an old job shop machinist. Much respect from Texas my brother...Skuf

@geraldhutten7338 21 күн бұрын

That top is turning out to be so nice, it’ll actually be a shame to run without it 👍

@kamalsiddiqi6913 20 күн бұрын

You are a champion of making thing in very nice particularly your playing with metal sheets, I love it. May Allah protect you from all hazards during working and keep in good health.

@Smokeroux 22 күн бұрын

HECK YEAH!!!👍🏼

@darleneprodeahl1255 21 күн бұрын

Those grandkids and people you surround have definitely learnt the rights and wrongs to building. Thanks for making mistakes,asking yourself questions,and not being afraid to experiment. It only makes us stronger

@richardwoody9928 22 күн бұрын

Don't worry Brent, sometimes when you're fabricating something from nothing without blueprints, will have a guy scratching his head or what ever else itches. I like the way you work through problems and figure them out. Keep plugging away you're on your way to building a very cool truck.

@markboulton4500 22 күн бұрын

If the front visor was stationary as a part of the window and stays in place after the top is off would also be a great concept and would also give great character to the truck . Like you said a vinyl top would also separate look wise better if the visor was the same color as the truck .

@geraldlandry6913 22 күн бұрын

I have to ask you what you think about the actual location and having only three points of contact do you want to weld it to the pillars? Where, then, is his header going to hook up? Wind force on that visor is tremendous and would require engineering as a separate piece. Fully integrated to the roof gives him

@geraldlandry6913 22 күн бұрын

@stevemumford6983 22 күн бұрын

Brent in the UK in the 60s we had Ford Zephyr Zodiac and Consuls that had great visors. Check them out it might give you ideas how to 'blend' your sides into the visor. The build is coming along brilliantly. You are a master at what you do.

@serenitymoon5645 20 күн бұрын

This is going to be a Really Sick Build when it's all done ,keep up the Amazing work.Thats going to be one Sick Truck . Awesome Build

@TerryMillican 21 күн бұрын

I think one of these days you need to build one for giveaway ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

@laurensmith1828 20 күн бұрын

I enjoy your work , i watched the chop/ build on the plymouth. The thing is awesome, Karl sent me !

@charleshewitt3026 21 күн бұрын

Enjoying you Brent, from the Philippines, wish you were here to help stretch a jeep into a jeepney!

@Icebuntrucker 22 күн бұрын

We have faith in you to make the rite decision Brent , What about some pins and latches (like on a bonnet) to hold the roof ?

@CharlieMetcalf 22 күн бұрын

Need to draw a Pablo in the side windows. YOu do not need to justify what you want to do with your own truck. I love the roof.

@TheCrackerBox 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for another , Brother !

@JamesDavis-to1hn 22 күн бұрын

Brent your doing an amazing job on your custom truck!

@edricoddot 22 күн бұрын

I'm listening to you, Brent, keep talking you're making perfectly good sense.

@bigmackstruckstop9213 21 күн бұрын

Wooow I love what everyone is commenting about this is an awsome show Brent 😊

@eddiedebeer1709 21 күн бұрын

Brend stick with this top. Great job enjoy every moment watching You.

@stephengent9974 20 күн бұрын

Have a visor and build off it. It will strengthen the roof considerably. The roof looks better than I thought it would

@noahwalker1552 21 күн бұрын

Hey Brent, if you could mount a handle(maybe removable) to the outside of the top, kinda in the middle it would be a lot easier to move around. I did something similar to my jeep top. Also, thanks for taking us along on this build, I learn something from every episode!

@SandraCrockett 22 күн бұрын

The music is Groovy Man!

@jammer70s 21 күн бұрын

Sounds kind of like Iron Butterfly, don't you think?

@SandraCrockett 21 күн бұрын

@@jammer70s yes

@charleshewitt3026 21 күн бұрын

Wow from the Philippines, I'd like to see you make the little jeep into a filipino jeepney! Maybe we could improve the technique here, you're a true craftsman sir!

@caseyspirit9385 21 күн бұрын

This looks amazing! Love seeing it come together! Thanks for the video

@davidnelson6893 22 күн бұрын

Yes the glass is next Peace out

@user-dz6df8fm4k 21 күн бұрын

Да , крыша получилась отлично.. , ещё и съёмная 👍мне нравится

@rogerdumais7637 22 күн бұрын

Looks great coming right along good job love watching work with to make stuff

@pete540Z 19 күн бұрын

Very cool. If you're worried about wind getting up under the front of the roof and lifting, how about a row of holes in that lip in front of the windshield to let the air escape. Something like 1.5" diameter. Maybe some metal rings to deal with holding the vinyl to the steel.

@terrycole9427 21 күн бұрын

I really like the top it looks really cool. And Johnathan w an this channel are. my favorite ones

@awakeariseandwatch5976 21 күн бұрын

WOW IMPRESSIVE dido every thing written below Brent. God bless

@arthurmccarron4379 21 күн бұрын

Love. The. Look. Glass. Important. To. Seal. Thanks ❤❤❤

@robincharlton8682 21 күн бұрын

The project is coming along nicely and I love that laser welder. I think that if you plan to have no frame to the top of the screen, then it would be much better to also have no frame to the door windows. That would give a more consistent look to the truck.

@diegoezequielscheffer9047 22 күн бұрын

Hola nuevamente yo desde Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷!! Cada ves queda mejor !! Y no te olvides que quiero una remera o un buzo del taller 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@gregorycatren3442 22 күн бұрын

Finish the top you are building.... When you are finished,and happy with it,you can make one out of fiberglass ...it will be a third of the weight,,and very strong...

@dougbesplug8851 21 күн бұрын

That lazer welder is amazing that would take hours!!!

@number7__879 22 күн бұрын

Yes Sir!!!

@SeansNewWorld 21 күн бұрын

Brent as far as the sun visor goes, weld a flat piece of sheet metal under it. Contour the windshield side to incorporate the latches. This will keep it from acting like a sail. Sean from Mr.B'sGarage

@raywilson800 21 күн бұрын

Been away sometime Brent. Illness took a toll but lm starting to get better. Love your new shop. Its brite and roomy. Congrats to you and the missus on your rebound.❤

@stevedolby1819 22 күн бұрын

Love the shape of the roof!

@jimbojones101 22 күн бұрын

Funky roof rack bars would ease your problem getting the roof on and off and still look cool with the vinyl or low profile handle straps like you get on cargo cases, Brent? Loving the progress on this project, pal!

@ashfranklyn2847 21 күн бұрын

Evening from New Zealand, Brent! A week or so back, I've got to admit I was wondering where the vision for the roof was going! Sorry dude! Its looking awesome! 🤠👍

@davidberesford875 21 күн бұрын

Just an idea Bret, how about using the rear window latches for a 97-2003 to snap the roof on. Probably a bad idea but maybe

@corty1980 19 күн бұрын

Halfass Kustoms loving the work, for some reason these old patina build trucks/cars is growing on me. For the roof and the issue of strength in the front, here in Australia on the Ford Cortina's they had bolt in brace around the B Pillar. So maybe you could have some studs on both sides of the roof at the front and then make a brace that goes across the width of the roof, and for even more strength have a brace on each end going from the front to the rear of the roof. When you have that sorted you could then use some panel bond glue to adhere the braces to the roof.

@authen2009 20 күн бұрын

just an idea for front visor make the front corners round to fallow the roof lines, also you can use quarter in or smaller round tube to go under the front lip of your visor to secure it and get better air drag? for the latch system for the roof look at old 450 SL with hard top Keep up the fantastic job you are doing I am a big fan🙏🌻

@donnieslaughter764 22 күн бұрын

Awesome looks great

@ronlynch7744 21 күн бұрын

Wicked metal shaping. 😎👍😎

@EdOfTheNorth 21 күн бұрын

I think it all looks amazing!

@marca5883 21 күн бұрын

I'm loving the look💚🇬🇧🌱 You're getting the hang of the Lazer welder now, if this was Karl's channel he'd be trying to sell us one😂🤣

@marca5883 21 күн бұрын

😂🤣oh there's the advert...

@rattlekankustoms 21 күн бұрын

I love how great the top is turning out on my roadster! Keep up the great work! Cheers!

@RandyH-qf3dc 21 күн бұрын

Brent it's really coming around. Great tutorial on how to fit windows. You really got it figured it out in this video. Congratulations on KBC sponsorship. Good for both of you.

@alangovan1852 21 күн бұрын

It just amazes me how talented you are at what you see in your mind how you want your vehicle to look like, and build it with whatever is available, keep it coming Brent

@jackmehoff2961 22 күн бұрын

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...

@jeremyconway5793 21 күн бұрын

Keep on keeping it real Brent..👍🐨🦘🐪🪃🍻🇦🇺

@PatWelter-tk9cz 21 күн бұрын

Brent, what about doing 2 Louvers on the brow , back close to the windshield, that would allow the air underneath to escape, taking the pressure off the brow.

@robbieautrey3158 21 күн бұрын

You are doing some great Fab work there Brent. I think it all looks great and i'm sure you will figure out that Header panel and how to strengthen the Visor more.

@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS 22 күн бұрын

Um, I never seen no welder like that for just zippin' up them seams like that man! That looks awesome!

@scottkarjala 21 күн бұрын

love the built in visor!

@willwade1101 22 күн бұрын

Build a spacer to go in between the power feed and the table. You would need to extend the lead screw as well but it doesn't need to be threaded that far out.