2003 S10 TOTALED By 8 pt Deer. Fixed for less than $600!

I hit deer number 3 in my little truck and the insurance company totaled. Let's see how I fix it for less than $600!
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[@bradrichards6107]

The paint turned out great, Chad. You did a great job with everything.

[@lancehigdon8683]

You did damn good

[@truthconspiracy1794]

From someone in the paint and body field for 20 plus years, you did an excellent job. Perseverance is key when doing any project as you well know, and you kicked butt on this one. The truck looks fantastic. Always enjoy your videos and this one was in my area of "expertise" and I can fully appreciate the effort you put into tackling this project. Nice job as always! Keep up the great work!!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it. 👍👍

[@joepalmquist5374]

I spent about 15 years doing mechanic work in a body shop. You did great, the pros get runs and dirt nibs also. A lot of the time they have to wet sand and buff before the vehicle leaves. Give yourself a pat on the back! It looks good!

[@tectalabyss]

You Did great. I painted my Grand Daughter's car a few years back. She helped with the sanding and cleanup.Works a steady job. I couldn't be more proud of her. Liked and shared as always.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Yessir, similar story. Hit a deer half mile from home with my little red 98 S10, smashed out the grill. That was all that happened to it. However, the funny part is, my son hit a deer, same spot, 3 days prior in his Sentra, took out the grill, both headlights, markers, warped the hood in half, smashed both fans, bent the radiator support. We pulled that out with a come-a-long, replaced the other parts from a junk yard. He and I worked nightly on that thing sanding it all down, and we prepped and painted it, in my garage, using that same gun you have. Never painted a car before in my life. It turned out pretty well for amateurs, but there were mistakes. It was an awesome father son project! Thanks for posting all the fun stuff you are doing.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

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[@williamgarrett648]

You did a great job. I’m a backyard painter myself. One thing I didn’t notice that would help, a ventilation system. Even if it’s cold outside. Warm the shop before hand, cut some type of ventilation system on. Also either cover the floors with plastic or wet them down a little bit. Leave the heater running the entire time. I took a panel out of my garage door, put a box fan in the middle. Covered the rest of the hole with plywood. Bought a couple of paint booth filters, raised my 2 windows and cut the filters to cover the open area. Works great for me anyway. Just a idea. I paint with the same harbor freight gun. But,all of this is just stuff I learned painting in the same garage’s that I did mechanic work in. You did a great job!

[@paulspicer9898]

Keep wearing the glasses they're hard to get used to just got once you get used to him you'll be okay. My girlfriend had laser done on her eyes three times and still wears glasses

[@markcole6475]

I’ve had to do that a couple times over the years with my rigs! Saves some money doing it yourself ….made some money off the insurance companies also! They write me a check for the estimate of a body shop and I’ll get it fixed up as long as there’s no structural damage! I’ve known a couple people that’ll make a living off hitting deer , getting a repair check from insurance , only fixing it enough to make it road worthy and drive it some more! 😅 That’s a dang good job painting too!

[@buddyphillips9790]

You did a great job, Chad. I'm proud of ya and happy you got the little S10 that could all fixed up. God bless, my friend 🙏

[@jerrycarter1928]

I think your channel should be called the Good-Ole-Boy Garage. Good job on getting the truck back on the road! The paint worked out really great.

[@shakymctwitch8615]

4:39. Every one of us that has ever, EVER caught any piece of the hood while leaning in felt that deep in our souls.

[@poohssmartbrother1146]

That's a mighty fine paint job right there. You did right by not going for perfect, gives the truck character.

[@anthonyblacker8471]

It looks like a good time to put an electric fan on the radiator instead of that 'ingenious' fan they had on there from the factory.. : ) Edit: WOW!! Truck looks really good Chad! For a garage job at night in 2 days, that paint really came out really great!! Awesome!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it. 👍

[@davekimbler2308]

Little Red Wagon rides again ! Lol. I’m the same way in that I like learning new things ! Chevy has a place in my heart and a hole in my wallet !

[@gabrielgarza5466]

Enjoy all your videos. With 3 deer down I think you should name this little truck Sniper. Keep up the great videos

[@johnhopkins6658]

I did a commissioning job on the prison complex west of Richmond. VA. One morning the apprentice plumber comes onto site with the front end of his truck caved in (worse than yours). 'Hit a deer". 7:00 rolls round and no sign of the foreman plumber (he's normally pretty regular). 7:20 and he rolls in with something covered in a tarp in the back of his pickup. "Took me 20 minutes to drag that sucker up in the truck". You guessed it.

[@richardthompson907]

I had lasic done 6 years ago and i see 80% better still. At the time of the surgery i was 100%+ better. Highly recomend!!

[@CPthetooladdict]

Love the videos you make just enjoy the time you share and appreciate the video!!

[@sugartreefordman7293]

Good job! One thing that works good removing clutch fans is an air chisel just get on one of the lobes and the quick impacts usually break them free.

[@bayoumanbryan]

i am 59 years old. i had lasik about 15 years ago. the dr did cataract surgery and did the lasik while he was at it he said it only took a few more minutes to do that. i had wore glasses all of my life until then and then i no longer needed them. i do have 20/20 vision between both eyes together but not in each eye. i had no problems with that except i had to wear sunglasses most of the time. even inside and had to use eye drops for awhile for dry eye. its awesome to not have to wear glasses. i do wear reading glasses sometimes. but the surgery was about 15 years ago.

[@richklus9411]

Hi, Chad. I had Lasik surgery in 2000. Had a bad astigmatism and it corrected it. Did a great job and I am sure the technology is better than it was in 2000. I would go for it if you are a candidate. Just my two cents' worth. Hope this helps,. My procedure was $3K out the door and that included follow up visits and all. Took about 8 days before everything seemed normal vision-wise. First my left eye would be 20-20 and the right one a little out of focus, then vice-versa. That was annoying but not too bad. Then, they all clicked into place, and it's been awesome ever since. I need readers now because I am 54 but I love not being attached to glasses or contacts.

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

When I was a kid, friend of mine crashed his Lincoln Town Car. We couldn’t figure out how to get the core support out to replace it, so we hooked a come along to the back bumper of my Lincoln and cranked her out! We scabbed that front end back together from a bunch of different junk cars. If we would’ve known what we were doing, we would have swapped the whole front clip, but we were like 17 and 19 at the time driving twenty year old luxury cars. It was great though, doing all that ourselves. And LEARNING like Chad says. Miss those times.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Only way to learn is to do it!

[@christopherj.bastin1831]

Thank you Chad for entertain us and for giving confidence to tackle even the jobs out side your comfort zone. May I say that you have added thousands of Dollars to the value 👍

[@terencestephens7485]

It looks good don't worry if you get negative comments about the paint work what matters you had the balls to do it and that's how we all learn. I'll keep watching. All the best Terry from Southern Ireland.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Hello southern Ireland! 👍

[@jimrobin98]

It looks pretty god for someone who doesn't do this day in and day out! Good job!

[@davidfreeman3065]

My lasik was very easy outpatient procedure and I’m grateful everyday I decided to go through with it

[@jwfinley7808]

I had a 1986 S-10 4×4 2,8 17 years!!

[@jeffyoung478]

I used to chain vehicles to a stout tree and use reverse to do the pull'n, it works.

[@timg8138]

Your not alone, for as long as I've been turning wrenches, I still and will always hate painting with a passion.

[@robertlacob8831]

Love that pry bar!!!! You do make me laugh as that I am not the only one that also whacks my head on hood catch latchs. Love your videos as you are a man with common sense, some backyard, but really worth watching! Everyone should watch your channel as I always wait for that next This N That Garage video!!

[@johnrice7350]

No matter how you have it done. Its painless and you'll be out the same day. Its helped me see a lot better. I had a bad stigmatized in my left eye. I had cataracts and had them removed You have nothing to worry about.

[@stevenmenary2862]

I am a former deer hunter (now disabled).that traveled from central floriida to the hunting camp (2000 acres) in south east Georgia. (I am now disabled). I hit a deer once, insurance also totaled my truck which I also purchased back and fixed. Insurance totaled it cause it's a 2002 F-150. so I bought all the parts I needed at a junk yard off a 2000 F-150. I wound up making $1,800 on the deal. That deer was a 6-point buck.

[@llewis7324]

For a first time paint job, I'd say it turned out looking sharp. Great job.👍👍

[@indiandoc2]

Some really good music playing at 47 minute mark. I’m with you on it being all one color. A deer hit me, ran it to side of an old Mercedes I was driving at the time. Knocked deer out. Got snot on rear door, didn’t even dent door, but it was a Mercedes. Painting ain’t that hard to do, mixing paint might be another matter. I’ll agree learning is a process that never ends. Enjoy your channel

[@Paleoman52]

That roadkill sprayer did a really nice job for you. This was an amazing job you did on this truck, I would have never remembered where everything you took off went. She looks good!

[@kevinshanklin3182]

Thats what Red should look like and it's my favorite color it looks HOT.good work.

[@istvanbally2817]

You did a man's job, sir. Pretty awesome result.

[@leekidwell8795]

Like a buddy of mine says. Fixed is fixed and you did a hell of a fix on your rig there. Enjoyed as always.

[@geraldharkness8830]

your truck looks truly awesome for saying you dont know much about anything..you do a mighty fine job! very well done!

[@scottmmagby7057]

Thank you Mr Chad for another great video. I have hit a few deer in my life and i hate it. It makes me feel so bad.

[@craigmccarraher2459]

Loved the video Chad. Great lesson on how to fix a wrecked truck on a budget. Now stop partying with dear!

[@braddokken9191]

When life hands you lemons, make content out of it! The truck looks great!

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

For what you have into it I'd say you're in pretty good shape. It's shiny, all the same color and back to saving money on fuel. That's a win in my book.

[@ronrusling2113]

It’s always a good end to the day when I get a new video from my favorite KZbin channel.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

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[@Chairman750]

Hey Chad. I know you are not a painter and neither am I, but that paint looks great. I have painted a few small projects and each time I do one, I get a little better. I also use that harbor freight gun. It works very good for me. Excellent video. Be safe and take care. Ken

[@markduncan6690]

Where have you been Chad ? Some Good Ole Car Repair. Yes Sir!!

[@danielgay4924]

Dang, great job Chad. I miss having a little run-around like that. Got to get another one of these days. Life doesn't seem right without havin' and driving a truck.

[@mikeross8486]

Chad, as usual you get it done. I can't wait for each Friday to roll around. On a scale of 10 you always rank 15 or more.Will be glad when the shop is done!! MIKE

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it. 👍👍

[@johnbest4320]

Great job mate it looks good for what you use it for and learning new skills it gets easier every time but paint jobs you learn every time great job in finding all the parts you need glad you never had any mls in this episode have a lovely weekend I really enjoy your content 👊💨

[@nicksnarski5973]

I had a similar incident I hit an 8 pointer on black Friday in my daily driver 1997 Ford Escort 65 mph came out of nowhere. It took 2 months to rebuild. Airbag deployment. Left fender,hood bumper cover bumper reinforcement ac condenser radiator core support cooling fan air cleaner lh head light head light mount windshield both driver and passenger airbag. No comprehensive ins.Thumbs up

[@jeremymorgan6292]

42 here with those progressive. It gets better! Dang fine job on the little truck.

[@tomwebb766]

A few years ago, wifey hit a doe.and insurance totaled her 2000 Explorer. Bought back from insurance cheap, bought new parts from Ford and had local dealer repaint. Replaced everything but radiator support (pulled it out with a come-a-long.) Didn't have to replace radiator. Still driving it @ 200k. Great paint job and repair. Really enjoy your videos!

[@Sam_Ryan624]

On the fan, use an air hammer with a punch. Hammer on the side of the nut to spin it loose. Works like a charm. Great videos, keep them coming!!

[@bobbyhelton3061]

Great job bud and thank you for your content and your entertainment but I wanted to leave a comment because of what you did at the junk yard and that is when you didn’t cut the wiring. I do the same thing and my friends always say just cut it or just rip it off but then I think to myself that even if I don’t use that particular part don’t mean someone else can’t use it. And that’s what’s wrong with people today no one thinks about the next guy and to me the world has gotten selfish and cruel so thank you bud for being a good human not many of them left

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Very true unfortunately.

[@arvinwhitt4106]

Who, said you can,t, paint looks good to me, KEEP-ON-KEEPING-ON.

[@theknifeconnection9571]

Appreciate the vid brother. It was a good one. Love the content as usual

[@paulwaffler8208]

You done a good job on the paint . Love the videos always fun to watch .

[@aloneranger3980]

First time I ever laughed out loud at a video was when you bent that "better" pry bar. I knew it was going to happen !

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Cheap chinese junk!

[@robertwittjr1198]

32:08 now THAT'S a pry bar. when i do the cv axle bolts on my passat, i have a 6' piece of schedule 40 pipe i use to get the 180 past stretch torque.

[@greggolszanski1621]

Glad to see your truck fixed thanks again for another enjoyable and excellent video 🤠

[@chrisbarclay2156]

I had lasic 21 years ago. I'm still 20/20. The process is pretty benign.

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Man, what an awesome transformation! Like it never even happened. I love it great video

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

In a garage situation and painting... Always wet your floor! You will never have to be a nervous wreck if you wet it!

[@graemepaul8748]

Great job, I like the way you just get the work done without stressing. Very enjoyable video yet again.

[@dannycassady8765]

I like the results. At least you did it yourself and that says a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@francisbarbeau1862]

Great Job!! For what you worked in you did a Fantastic Job!

[@Tealmoney8571]

I think it looks great! I like red in those s-10s. One thing I saw someone do before is wet the floor just before you start painting. It keeps the dust down as you move around. I like watching your channel.

[@allenzinn5474]

These are great trucks! Well worth 'fixin!

[@grinch1963]

Another great video. This is the best way to spend my Saturday mornings! You did an excellent job on the s10. Thanks Chad for all the work you do putting these out for us !!!!

[@paulekins9319]

great video as always and the truck looks mighty fine

[@AZVIDS]

Looks great, another life for the little pickup👍👍👍

[@colescrustycars]

Paint turned out good! It looks like it matches well too! I know you dont plan on doing it but most of that trash will come right out with a buff. That little run could also be corrected without much effort. Little truck looks good enough I'd buff the whole truck, polish the wheels an all haha.

[@jasonkowitz4598]

Nice job on repairing this old truck!!!

[@daleschuler1720]

Come out dang good. Another good learning episode and i apricate you bring them to us Chad.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to see you Fella

[@dannybenfield1164]

You did a great job on the paint looks very good

[@shootermcgavin2819]

Paint looks really good 👍🏻

[@michaelhooper4479]

the feller-mobile looks pretty dang good if i say so myself. thank you Chad for the learning content. God bless you 😀

[@zacharyleger2292]

You did a great job on everything! 😊 The paint looks awesome! I really enjoy all your videos. May God Bless You and Your Family Abundantly Sir, and keep y'all safe.

[@dennisc9907]

It's good to me. back in 2002 I bought new a ZR2 best truck i ever had in snow.

[@tonyaweaver483]

I’m so happy to see you, you’ve made my night ❤😊

[@DanDan-yy8sf]

"Ditto" 🔧🛠👨‍🔧🧰 Augh-Ya

[@clydepodvin5026]

Does look good, the paint actually looks good for a first time painter. Thanks for sharing

[@jerryhurley1068]

Well hell, that thing came out as good as any earl scheib or maaco paint job ive ever seen! Great job with junkyard parts and budget paint. Sometimes spending the money is the way to go for stuff. But i think you nailed it on this one. Keep up the good work!

[@joeharrington595]

Paint and body panels look good. Good job

[@cool62chev]

Great job! Victory red is one of my favorite colors.

[@terje6810]

Nice work Chad!! Painting is a exelent job !

[@itsmewildbill2296]

That's a good lookin' paint job, brother! Rent you one of those blow-up paint booths to keep the trash from flying around, you'll be doin' big-buck pro paint jobs in no time - you'll be making so much money you can afford to pay somebody to do the sanding for you!

[@jayh4185]

That S10 looks great, I would love to have one that looks that good. Them trucks are pretty popular and that one looks clean. 😃😃😃😃

[@ToddMills801]

Paint looks good I think you did a great job

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Good work Chad, this "new" paint can get to be a rabbit hole no sain person should go down, primers,catalysts, reducers,base coats, clear, what goes with what and what temperature will it be used in, then protecting yourself after painting for years then needing to have parts of my lungs cut away I now use a hooded fresh air supply respiratory system. I've done and seen others do real well with tractor supply implement paint & hardener.your truck looks perfect from here. Central California watching.

[@saxmaniac7]

don't worry about the looks. it is a working truck, not a show truck. it looks good. you did a nice job/

[@paulbales3513]

The paint looks great for what it is. Fantastic 20' job for sure!

[@nancykitzinger3078]

She looks good! Good job!

[@edwardmulder3777]

Nice job with your truck, it looks great., and thanks fer the entertainment, always enjoy ur vids, ur a natural in front of the camera

[@chadyates987]

Chad it looks awesome, great job

[@k-dawg3893]

Your future as a body-man is now certain! Nice work This N That!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Yeah certain I don't want to do any more of it!

[@timothyshupe7589]

Nice looking little truck, great job with the repairs and paint.

[@somerandomguy3868]

It occurs to me that if you were to take that truck to a body shop that has a proper rack and table or table and rack if you prefer that an experienced operator could tweek it so it could be aligned, really came out great

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

Every bolt holding that engine, suspension and fender was produced by MNP in Utica, MI. I heat treated every last one of those from from 1998 to 2018. Each one has an M withe a her line oround the M on the head of the her bolts. Not only that, but also heat treated every 277. which is a wheel stud.

[@Helge198]

That is a great garage paint job, be proud