1971 Chevy C-10 Garage Update - Rear Floor, Cab Corner Repairs and New Aftermarket Panels

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Let me know what you guys think about cutting the cab corner in half. Also if you guys want to purchase some of those holographic stickers hit me up on Instagram.

[@DFWarmory]

What is the part number for that B pillar from key parts. And where did you purchase

[@Jeff-gj5vm]

I also want to know where you got them. All the B pillars online still look like the old version without the rocker panel relief. Thanks in advance.

[@DFWarmory]

@@Jeff-gj5vm I can’t find one that looks like the one he showed anywhere

[@Jeff-gj5vm]

@@DFWarmory hopefully he reads the comments again. I might call a Key Parts distributor and ask if they have the new and improved version.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@Jeff-gj5vm @DFWarmory Sorry guys I haven't forgotten about you I just haven't been home in a couple days because of a snowstorm. I'm heading back there tonight and I'll send that information over. I got that panel from a parts company I believe out of northern Wisconsin at Elkhorn swap meet. I'm pretty sure I have the guy's card somewhere. I'll try to find it.

[@samuelricci279]

great work-love your attention to detail

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Samuel!

[@samuelricci279]

you’re welcome pleasure to see quality work because of you I am returning my TriPlus metal for my ‘67 C10 short bed I will be purchasing Key Parts driver side door and front fender I saw the quality stamping on the one part that included the relief for the rocker panel and the exact shape of the crescent moon bottom part of that panel

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Wait till you see the cab corner. They make some phenomenal panels!

[@naeemgillwelders985]

Good job bro

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks man!

[@jt8251]

You just saved me a boatload of heartache! I now know why I was having such a hard time with initial fit-up. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

No problem JT, glad I could help.

[@jt8251]

@@BustedClassicGarage by the way - how did you ensure you purchased the better quality B pillar panels? I believe Brothers sells them exclusively? LMC sold me the crappy ones.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@jt8251 I bought it at a swap meet.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@jt8251 the b-pillar I believe I got from TC Truck Parts in WI, [phone] part # 0849-213 when I run this number online it comes back as the crappy panel so when you call make sure they have the high quality galvanized finish b-panel. Another Keyparts supplier is Bowtie Truck Parts out of MN, it's a Ma and Pop shop (they are awesome, they shipped me freight a ton of C-10 panels) you can try them also. Kevin's cell [phone] The high quality Outer rocker part # is 0849-101AL and the outer rocker states "improve quality" on the sticker.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@jt8251 Hey man I just talked to Kevin from bow tie truck stop and hes got 20 pairs on order. Just let him know you're looking for the high quality galvanized b-pillar. Let him know Bart from BCG sent you.

[@Road_Rash]

I'm in the plenty of time, but no money category...I'm currently at a standstill waiting on saving enough money to get a decent sized bottle of shielding gas...7 years into my build & I'm still not even at the halfway point...it just don't pay to be broke...

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Don't feel bad bro I've had this truck apart since 2007. Just do a little bit at a time, you'll get there.

[@Road_Rash]

That's how it's been going...slowly chipping away at it...if I'd known what a ripoff those little overpriced bottles of C25 Argon from Tractor Supply were, I'd never have wasted the money...but at least I got my welder up & running after owning it for 8 years & never hooking it up until now...but my build wasn't far enough along to worry about it...but I knew it would take a while...living on disability doesn't get anything done fast except running out of money...

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@Road_Rash I bought a 120 cu/ft bottle years ago. It was a investment I really didn't want to make but well worth it in the long run. Hey at least you got your frame primed. Can't wait to do that on mine.

[@sonparabailar]

Whaaaaa? That key parts part would've saved me a lot of grief! just finished my 67 and fabbed my own. Looking great, though. Keep it up.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Same here man! You should see the high quality front floor patches. It's a exact replica with the bent edge that goes against the firewall.

[@jodydewey3516]

When I redid my vent boxes I made the outer most panel removable with nut certs. I also made the lower section V differently so I could incorporate a drain using a fitting to a tube that goes out the fender at the bottom. The issue I have found with those cab vents is that once water gets in there it has no where to go. Once all the metalwork was complete I coated that entire area with bedliner so there was no chance of rust forming.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Nice! I have some ideas to close off the vents, install speakers in those spots and close off the cowl holes in the outer cowl. Hoping that will keep most of the water out. Planning on vintage air inside the cab.

[@jodydewey3516]

@@BustedClassicGarage you will need a strategy for water runoff. Maybe close it off just above the vent box and incorporate a large drain in each side.

[@chrismooney5737]

Getting a lot done gotta love patch panels

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yup they are the best. Lol!

[@chrismooney5737]

@@BustedClassicGarage lol I regret doing the body work on 86 k10 plus it will be my first time doing any body work

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Good call on getting the new doors. I dig the new tools too. Truck is looking awesome Bart!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thane Russ! I just need to find time to work on it and finish the repair.

[@danaanderson1894]

Nice job - great knowledge

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thank you and thanks for watching Dana!

[@CarGuy2024]

I went through the same. But I have found TriPlus is hit or miss. The doors I received were a good fit...but the cab corners and A and B pillars needed a lot of work.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

The keyparts B-pillar fits like a glove.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Some great looking work ! Keep diggin'

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks! Oh I will!

[@holyfamilypreschoolstorytime]

Thank you for the videos, as a beginner who's clearly in over my head, these are very helpful. Do you have a video where you replace the rear cab support brace? My son's '69 C10 is more or less completely gone in that area and the only diagrams I've been able to find aren't very clear as to how they all connect - lower door pillar, cab support, cab corner, floor pan, etc. Any thoughts, from anyone, would be much appreciated. The diagrams show bolts holding things together, however the replacement panels I have don't all have bolt holes. Some do, some don't.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yea most of the panels on the market are pretty poor quality for these trucks. From the factory the floor was bolted and pinch welded. There are some high quality panels in the works, that I will fitting soon. Keep an eye out for those videos. Can't really say too much more but they will be game changing. If you go to my most recent videos you will get an idea of a regular vs high quality b pillar. As far as the back support and cab corner I cover alot of the repairs in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnqxhXmDiq18epo

[@Tryhard_garage]

I just enjoy your videos. Great work, great advice- you taught me how to take the dash out of one of these! Thanks for your efforts!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Nice, I'm glad I was able to help. I wish I had videos like this when I started. One of the reasons I make these vids is that I know there are others out there like me that would benefit from them. Thanks for watching!

[@jimmygonzales5756]

Hey bud, I’m getting ready to do body work on my 70 c-10 inner outer rockers a pillar both sides and floor by a pillar also maybe the corners, I just stripped it down need to wire wheel. Question is what patch panels are most accurate this will be my first. Any advice is appreciated thanks!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@jimmygonzales5756 keyparts high quality is the way to go! They are exact stampings. Keyparts makes a high-quality floor patch that has the lip that meets the firewall. They make a a-pillar piece that doesn't need to be surgically chopped up to make it fit also. Lol check out the link it's to the a pillar video. There are links in the description to the parts. Also you can try Bow Tie Truck Stop out of Minnesota. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfZoKiYhbOVpKM

[@jimmygonzales5756]

@@BustedClassicGarage Thank you! Really appreciate the information

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@jimmygonzales5756 no problem, thanks for watching!

[@DansGarageNC]

Look forward to seeing comparisons on the sheet metal. Interesting stuff there. Thanks for sharing!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yeah I really didn't want to buy a triplus fender but I figured it would be a good test and video. And that's all they had at the swap meet and I needed a fender. Lol

[@UnconventionalMetal]

Good to see you back at it and thanks for comparing panel brands. I’m getting ready to restore my Blazer and have been researching what panels fit the best, so I’m looking forward to those videos.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

No problem, it should be a good video. I kind of wanna buy a Tri plus door just to see the differences but I know the keyparts door is way better so maybe we'll skip that one. Lol

[@8luggarage]

Here i am, back watching this video because i need doors 🤣

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Hahaha, just do it. They are great quality.

[@shawnoster3317]

What did you end up doing with the cab corner? Also did you buy other parts from Key Parts? If so how do those fit?

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Still haven't finished it... decided to buy a 69 C-10 to cruise around in and now I'm doing extensive cowl repairs on it. I have a keyparts door and fender. The keyparts and triplus fenders have a lot of differences. I'll hopefully shoot a video about that soon.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Busted. Nice work on the C-10. Thanks for sharing. 🍁🍁👍👍

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Andy! Thanks for watching!

[@greenerkrysplantcare3078]

Great again. Short video but focus on some details. Could you send another soon.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks and no Problem! Next video will be on How to Paint a Classic Truck!

[@hollyrock911]

Can you pie cut botton of corner and it will give you enough to pull flush to back? Then piece pie cut back in on bottom?

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yeah I'll give that a try before I completely cut the panel in half but I did buy another cab corner piece that's why I was just considering cutting it in half.

[@ryanstubblefield8593]

Imagine the work you could've achieved if you would've just worked on it instead of yappin.. lol