They were only new once. Fixing and restoring as much as we can without turning them into new high tec, electronic beasts is for me. Restoring patina is quite challenging this show was a perfect example. I did one with all new everything including paint all work no fun, and now got 3 patinas going even my daily driver that plows snow and pulls out tree stumps while getting over 20 MPG. They are so challenging to make them reliable, correcting the faults like places where water wants to cause rust again, yet not destroying the natural looks is quite interesting. Giving them great fuel mileage, disc brakes, safety and reliability is a must. I overlap the floor panels over the rocker seams stopping the most vulnerable area for rot to start. Modify the fuel systems, and I'm now working on a fuel filler system that uses the stock fuel filler by the driver's door and fills the rear-mounted tank. Keep em coming.
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I was the same! 1st truck dad and I did was too nice. I wouldn’t drive it down a dirt road, it didn’t have wipers, and hated parking lots. Now I just want to make them as reliable as possible, throw junk in the back and drive them to Home Depot. If it gets door ding’d, oh well. More patina. Keep up the great work and thanks for keep them alive!
@TomEricksen-cf6dw3 ай бұрын
Outstanding, I appreciate your videos, much like you, I try to repair things on my truck as inexpensively as possible.
@C10TruckNerd3 ай бұрын
I appreciate the support! I figure we all have different budgets, so I show folks how I have to do it on my budget. It usually turns out pretty well for a few bucks. Thanks for watching!
@anthonybruno982910 ай бұрын
Looking to get a little information on refurbishing my grill for my 1972. Somebody had a front end accident with it and put a 1969 grill a friend told me to just cut out the inside of the tin, smooth it out, and then buy a new honeycomb with a bowtie and it should look great, and it did! But trying to gather a few new tips on your channel I couldn’t help the notice your delivery on your comments. I am a big fan of vice grip garage and I don’t know if you are good friends with him or if you come from the same area but you have emphasized the word perfect. PERFECT in the manner that Derek uses it. Also used clickety-clack which is a very common term that Derek uses. Please clarify because I do think that you have plenty of things to offer to help people. I just am a big fan of intellectual property.
@C10TruckNerd10 ай бұрын
I hadn’t thought about altering the surround, but it makes sense. They were almost the same. VGG is one of my favorites along with some of the channels near me. Westin Champlin, Hoovies garage, Watch JR Go and the Car Wizard. All great guys. I haven’t met Dereck yet, but hope we cross paths one day.
@shanehyden42059 ай бұрын
I like your videos! 👍 I didn’t think about using a small screwdriver for JB Weld. Lol. I use pop cycle sticks on small jobs and tongue depressors on bigger jobs. I’m sure you can save a bunch of pop cycle sticks with 3 girls. Lol. You can pick them up at the dollar store cheap.
@shanehyden42059 ай бұрын
I’m also interested in learning more about the differences between the 71 & 72 Chevy model year trucks. I have what’s listed as a 71 but it has a couple of 72 qualities. It’s a 71 custom cab, AC dash, long bed, 350, 400 turbo trans, and the longest drive shaft that I’ve ever seen! ( don’t think drive shaft is original) Lol.
@C10TruckNerd8 ай бұрын
You’re right about them girls! Sugar is a food group around here!
@mapandcallsheet Жыл бұрын
What I do is stick a small wooded wedge. And then fill the crack. And then release it, and you should pick up some, what we call grip clips small med. And large ones
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@Challenged1 Жыл бұрын
That turned out nice. Love reusing old junk!!!
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Thanks and I agree! Saving money on this allows me to fix the more important stuff!
@dannylinc624711 ай бұрын
Somebody should mention, if you buy several types or brands of paint and primer cans and other products. "Krylon" does not always play well with others. Lifting, or reaction can result, it can be solved by getting all the same brand or bringing a magnifying glass to read the fine print. But automotive finishes turn out best with supplies from the automotive paint supply. A grille is out front in the sun and driving rain, dusty conditions, and driving behind other vehicles. To me, it's worth a little expense to get a pro quality durable paint and shoot it once. I did this for some headlight buckets on a T-bird, mid 80's. The chosen paint lasted longer and looked better than Henry did.
@C10TruckNerd11 ай бұрын
So true about a magnifying glass and fine print. I have had a lot of success like you say with auto paint. It’s meant to take the exterior punishment vs day to day stuff. Thanks for the tips!
@kevinw1797 Жыл бұрын
I have a 72 c20. These videos have been really helpful. Thank you.
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it and happy to here it! Keep on truckin!
@georgehays4908 Жыл бұрын
I've permanently fixed many things with J B weld . I guessed it before you said it. Wife laughed ! Still have that 67 for sale . We stopped work on old farmhouse, unfortunately.
@georgehays4908 Жыл бұрын
It fixed a pool pump on our old Jacuzzi pump. It was cracked. I used opened up the crack and filled it in with a few thick coats and viola !
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Haha! She knows you’re smart! It’s some good stuff. It sold locally and a buddy has it now. It will be back on the channel in the near future with some big differences!
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! They would have a shorter list of what you can’t do with it, than what you can’t!
@edwardallen1740 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I enjoy and can hardly wait for the next one. Keep up the great work.
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a lot of fun to work on a tight or no budget to see what you can do with what you got. I appreciate the support!
@JoesClassicGarage Жыл бұрын
Looks great Chad.
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s fun to see what we can save out there!
@georgehays4908 Жыл бұрын
Always love your work !
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! I always like finding my own budget ways to save old parts.
@JamesRKing729 ай бұрын
E6000 may be a really good glue to try out.
@C10TruckNerd9 ай бұрын
I’ll give that one a try. Thanks for the tip!
@dondavis699711 ай бұрын
I basically did it with primer and clear coat gray primer and clear coat
@C10TruckNerd11 ай бұрын
That would work out and save some $$
@jesusgermanvelazcodiaz8612 Жыл бұрын
Saludos desde Mexico, digo tus videos y son de mucha utilidad , tengo un c50 1971 y ojalá pudieras subir un video donde pudiéramos saber qué partes de c10 son compatibles con c50 porque es muy complicado para mi conseguir repuestos para mi c50 saludos
@brentmclovin9332 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it and thanks for watching!
@edwardallen1740 Жыл бұрын
Hey what do you get for lens for the instrument cluster
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
I have kept several clusters from parts trucks and swapped lenses if one is damaged or cracked. I have also polished a few out.
@edwardallen1740 Жыл бұрын
@@C10TruckNerd what do you polish with?
@garthcarnell54208 ай бұрын
I have tabs missing, any ideas on that?
@C10TruckNerd8 ай бұрын
I’ve redneck’d some plumbers strapping to one with screws to keep it from wobbling. I’ve also used a couple long zip ties as well. Not pretty, but they worked.
@lolife999 Жыл бұрын
Overspray on the wife’s minivan????
@C10TruckNerd Жыл бұрын
Good thing she doesn’t watch the videos! Maybe I’ll need to make one on using a clay bar!