6 Truck box, tailgate, and paint | 1961 Chevy Apache Restoration

[@iwrenchbluecollar7498]

I have a 61 Apache 10. Great to see you haven't changed the hood. That's what makes it cooler than the other ones.

[@rickyjay6032]

Not only interesting, good continuity and flow on viewing. You evince multiple talents.Modern renaissance behavior. Good to see this still exist.

[@loyetemple2534]

Noticed the antique tag I'm in FL to my truck is a 65 c10 long bed if you need info on anything don't hesitate us classic c10 guys stick together

[@zebulonwebberley6903]

I'm restoring a 72 GMC and have found using a brass backing plat to fill holes works well. The weld won't penetrate the brass and it usually leaves the backside relatively clean. What you've done works too and I've done that many time! Just something I've learned and thought I'd pass it on. Can't wait to see your truck completed!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks, yeah I ordered one of those, it arrived right after I finished this video :)

[@MrDewilley]

Awesome job. Love that your not worried about it being perfect. It adds character and makes it way cooler. Add Chevrolet lettering to the tailgate some how, your a creative guy.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks, I'll figure something out for the tailgate.

[@TheREALOC1972]

Excellent work my dude. The only thing I would change on this build if it were mine would be using tractor paint instead of the expensive automotive paint, Tractor paint is not only less than half the price but it's more durable than automotive paint, if it's just a work/shop truck who cares if, it's used as a work truck and they have like 35 different colors including Flat and Matte Black, and if you don;t want the actual color you can but a pint of something else and create your color. I just built a 1980 Ford Truck as a daily driver/shop truck and used Majic Tractor paint and made my own custom color, i bought 3 quarts of A.C. Orange and 1 quart of Majic Brown in a empty 1 gallon can and mixed them together and shook them up to create a burnt orange color. Plus it's a 1 stage paint so you can cut and buff it after painting.

[@JohnHeisz]

I'm enjoying this series - nice progress!

[@ZHFabrications]

Hey John! Thank you!

[@DrLove911]

That is thick heavy metal . I had a 65 . Built like a tank . And you're a bad ass

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Zack, I like your philosophy as you work: The perfect is the enemy of the good. I’ve also heard “Done is better than perfect”. Old WWII maxim: “Give them the third best to go on with; the second best comes too late, the best never comes”.

[@ZHFabrications]

I like it! I agree 100%

[@Handlehandlebars]

Good quality metal work right here..hard to find guys like this now days

[@andrewt.8442]

It's very interesting to watch how piece by piece this simple truck becomes a beauty. Very good work again!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@kansascowboy5721]

I appreciate your honesty about your expectations, I think B+ is a very reasonable goal!! Great video and a great old truck!

[@reforzar]

Dang, that’s a ton of work. Really neat to see the different methods that you employ to work on this beast. It’s looking good.

[@Mikhandmaker]

Un trabajo increíble! Hace dos años hice la route66 y vi varios de esas maravillas 😍 me encantan!!! Buen trabajo Saludos desde España

[@CheveeDodd]

This series is so inspiring. I have an 83 GMC that needs attention and I want to get to it after watching you.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! And go for it!

[@gkkent]

I’m loving this. It feels overwhelming and is awesome to see you tackle each section and share you thought process. So skilled and so humble!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Greg! Yeah it is super overwhelming, but I just have to take it piece by piece.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Looking good! Really cool to see how you do the patch panels and body work, I like that magnet trick to keep things level.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Caleb!

It is really nice to see that truck getting in shape. Great work!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Awesome! Love the way it’s looking. A bicycle inner tube works great as the chain protector. Comes in many sizes and it’s cheap.

[@ZHFabrications]

Great idea, thanks Tom!

[@theevagoetzeshow]

Great advice!

[@larrykarr1968]

Nice old truck this is when trucks were used as trucks to haul stuff you got your hands full with repair work good luck

[@lukewarmwater6412]

nice work. this has always been my favorite chevy body style. back in the 80's you could get them cheap in central california, they were litteraly everywhere. my friends and I always called it the 'crowd pleaser' there were so many, the crowds obviously loved them, right? good to see one treated with proper respect.

[@bobdickweed]

Use a bicycle inner tube to cover that chain....and you could heat shrink it too...Great videos man....thanks for sharing

[@joserobles1656]

Look great in black paint. Great truck.

[@grantsearles511]

you are a god!!!! body repair fab is dying art, wish i could learn it

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, thank you!

[@dieseldoctor2221]

like how you made your own patch panels,you really are doing a great job and that shows a true talent!!!

[@joaquinsablan5406]

Good Job ! Looking really nice so far, amazing what little maintenance will do to improve the looks of the truck, Very nice .

[@toddlentz5408]

Being a novice welder, I feel good that I used the same technique (backing plate) to fill holes in my 83 gmc fender and firewall. I learned about brass dollies afterward, but the sheet metal is way cheaper. Nice truck!

[@guffgolgotha1509]

I’ve got a ‘62 GMC Fleetside 1 ton. These videos are really inspiring thanks man!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@HovingtonInstruments]

The back end looks a lot better!! I was looking at the tailgate while you were fixing the side and I was thinking, this must have take him for ever.... well, you got a new one ... looks really good!

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, yeah.. Still haven't figured out what I'm going to do with the old one, but I'll find something.

[@mckmade434]

Cool you are back at it. Great truck. You may wan to try a copper spoon and plug welding those small holes. Hold spoon to the back and gently plug weld panel weld cant stick to the spoon so you end up with metal filler. You can get commercial spoons from Eastwood etc or make your own (I do). I use on my bikes for filling thin metal in tanks headlight buckets etc.

[@ZHFabrications]

Yes, I finally cracked down and ordered one :)

[@Samuel_el_toro]

Even harbor freight has a copper spoon. Works ok for me.

[@larndavies6954]

I was going to suggest the same. I have a magnetic brass welding clamp that you can tension up against the back of a panel. Was about $45 Australian so should be cheaper in USA

[@cron410]

You can also just use a piece of thick aluminum. Doesn't stick to that either and I always have little chunks around my shop. Couple of friends are pro welders and they taught me that trick.

[@tylerhensley9850]

Great job . I know your feeling . I have a 1964 and I painted it hotrodblack and it turned out great

[@ZHFabrications]

:)

[@aquanaute17]

Hi, I'm watching your videos from France and I must say that in addition to your great work, I love your music especially when I hear French songs. Good luck for the future

[@Dukeof6010]

Been waiting for this. We need more 20 minute videos!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Scott. Yeah, this one was a big undertaking!

[@SpareroomWoodworking]

Just watched the truck series - morning well spent! Awesome stuff.

[@tommyeugene]

nice to see the ol chevys getting saved! thanks for the videos brotha!

[@hawkie333]

Get one of those copper spoons for filling holes, no permanent backer required. Great work, as always!

[@djAnakin]

Starting to look good. I really dig that flat black!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks, me too!

[@champ18d]

Use a bicycle inner tube around the chain to protect the paint. Works like a gem on my 57.

[@WorldFamous4x4]

Excellent work.

[@rustedoakhomestead]

Digging this build. Love your normal content as well. Keep em all coming!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks! I'll be getting back to my normal content for a while. I've just been traveling so much this year I haven't really had a chance to make much, and I've been moving all of the truck videos over to this channel. :)

[@latherookie]

Great job, really appreciate you moving these vids over here, I get to catch up in weeks, not a year.

[@ZHFabrications]

:)

[@miguelrivera532]

Doing a great job looks awesome

[@rodriguesbob100]

Awesome job Zack. Love the truck & your work

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you Bobby!

[@RicardinhoP]

Bro you are a WIZARD of welding love all your stuff and very much enjoy seeing this truck getting its make over! Awesome bro Blessings!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you Ricardo!

[@rexjonez2918]

You lined up the rear light panel pretty good. More truck videos please. I just found this channel and its really good. Keep it up man

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Rex, there will be more :)

[@N-Scale]

Love what you are doing and in the real world as well. I am showing my age but the tailgate hooks should be fed up from the bottom "upside down" and that keeps them from bouncing out. Thanks for the vid. Mike

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, I just went out and flipped them around, thank you!

[@N-Scale]

Cool Brother, Enjoy. Mike

[@jerrymatthews8968]

You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work, you have a lot of patience, which is what it takes.

[@johnhemple7459]

Really looks great half the fun is building and doing metal work it's a lot of work but it will be worth it just take your time looking forward to your progress

[@rudyflores9395]

Dude i hate you in a good way lol love the way you work and thanks for the videos. I had a 65 GMC which i painted about 8 times with rust o leum and sold it and its still wearing the same paint job. Enjoy what you do as much as you can i know what i'm telling you. Just retired from the FD due to a widow maker (heart attack ) sucks watching you guys having all the fun. But I'll keep watching and enjoying your work sir God Bless. R Flores Tx.

[@idahoman325]

Hmmm when you said satin I was near tears but that thing sprayed on and showed up totally not looking like I'd have imagine. Almost from my view has texture which I'd love but I'd guess maybe not everyone would want that. Great video , enjoy your apache.

[@javieribanez9665]

Excelente trabajo !!! Es mi modelo favorito y el proyecto que tengo pendiente ,me encanto ,felicitaciones por rescatar esa hermosa chata ,lo que más te envidio es que conseguís todo ahí jajaja acá en Argentina no se consiguen las partes ybhay que trabajarlas o conseguir usado ,por suerte quedan algunas todavía ,saludos maestro !!!!

[@kglesq1]

Nice work! Really enjoyable project; I look forward to seeing more of it.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@knippo]

excellent work Zach!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you

[@LightningFabrication]

I see that someone else mentioned the bicycle inner tube. The cool thing is you can pick one that will fit the chain well. One suggestion I can add it to punch a hole in the tube at the bottom of the loop to let water drain out.

[@ZHFabrications]

I like it, thanks!

[@fvwarauma]

Just letting you know, I used to wach your videos now and then. Subscribed for the truck content.

[@ZHFabrications]

Happy to hear, thank you!

[@poordecisionsgarage9834]

Never tried it myself but I've seen guys plug weld with the copper backing paddles that harbor freight sell and it seems to work well.

[@ZHFabrications]

Yeah, I just got a set of those clamps in the mail, I'll have to try them out next time around :)

[@sgsax]

Truck is looking good!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you Seth!

[@JuanFlores-pz4vf]

Good Job!! Thanks for showing us what you know. Greeting from BCS

[@Bigtwin88]

Great video....And nice work....You need a bigger shop......Thanks Donald,

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! And yes, we hope to be moving sometime in the next year or so.

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Zee Truck is looking cooler all the time. Love the Hot Rod Black.

[@cesargrassetti2689]

excellent work, from argentina I follow your work and I congratulate you are excellent thank you very much for sharing them

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@aticuss]

Great , looking good!

[@ZHFabrications]

thank you

[@brianriley9259]

Awesome job! Nice skills you have there!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Brian!

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

I think i would keep tack welding the taillight section until its continuous metal and then grind it flush for smooth no seam on both sides. Looking veru good.

[@troysgarage]

Lookin’ good! Great in fact! Thanks for sharing! 🙌🏼

[@alienworkshop37]

Just found this video as I’m doing my f100. Quality video.

[@michaelyeaple8468]

I had a58 Ford stepside when I was 16 I'm 53 now. Love older trucks brother 👊 own 86 Dodge ram and 2001 Dodge ram.

[@Shakerhood69]

Great job, truck is really coming along!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@Gatorojo863]

Tu trabajo es excelente especial mente la soldadura. Bendiciones y mucha suerte 👍

[@masterfranco1991]

i love that series ! thank you for sharing!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@leoojtt]

Love this series. Keep 'em up, dude. Cheers.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@goldwing4221]

Randy s DIY so glad that u up load ur project s & u use IMPERIAL measure gt stuff

[@onegative8887]

I welded a joint like that and I used a cutoff wheel on a die grinder to dress up the welds then instead of seam sealer I used body filler and paper tape to get a perfect seam line

[@944tim]

back up the hole with a bronze or copper plate and do your rosette weld. Chains: when I was a kid (60's)this kind of truck had bits of garden hose slipped over the chain.

[@ZHFabrications]

Yeah, I finally cracked down and ordered a copper clamp. Hah, garden hose, that's a good idea :)

[@waysaunut]

Looking good, Thanks for giving me ideas

[@Mhurtle65]

Nice job. I had a 63 back in the day.

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

Great video the box came out great!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@jbbeto007]

Realmente una obra de arte. Master piece

[@mgiovagnorioqq]

Im new to your channel. First video. Im loving your work! Because it,s real! Not a tv show. Very impressed how you mánaged all the work ! Keep going

[@abefrohman1759]

Nice job. Love this series.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Abe!

[@jabbasan12]

Great video Sir! Love this series.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@aipresenting]

Great job!

[@roylee1776]

You should invest in a copper spoon guy it will save you so much trouble in welding up holes instead of cutting it out

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice shirt! 😜 Loving these videos dude. Truck is coming along! When you gonna be able to drive it up to Asheville and load it with slabs?!

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, thanks Johnny, hopefully soon, I just had to buy Walnut today for $12 a board foot, so.....

[@ups3357]

Just found you, nice job on the truck. Looking forward to the next video

[@birdman4505]

Great video lot of info in a short time 👍

[@ronreinski8768]

Use brass or copper as a backer for welding holes shut .i like leaving the metal high and using body files to get it straight. Many ways to skin a cat though good job i just subscribed

[@malcolmyoung7866]

A couple of pieces of cycle inner tube will help protect the tailgate from those chains, Zack..(for now)

[@ZHFabrications]

Not a bad idea, thanks Malcolm!

[@sebastiandasilva4750]

Going forward, that's important. Thumbs up !!

[@ZHFabrications]

:)

[@tanjogok]

Hasil yang sangat bagus dan saya sangat suka menyaksikannya

[@DoingWhatever]

Lookin pretty badass! Keep em coming!

[@AlejandroSartori]

Great work Man, thanks

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Great video subscribed after the first minute and a half.

[@ZHFabrications]

Happy to hear Joe!

[@juliomahe313]

Nice job.

[@bardee1]

Nice Job.

[@choverechannel8641]

Me encanta como te está quedando la camioneta Hace bastante tiempo que estaba esperando un vídeo de la Apache Y como todos tus trabajos son excelentes seguí así Saludos desde Argentina Pd:lástima que para traer cosas del extranjero es muy difícil sino te pido una remera

[@ZHFabrications]

Gracias!

[@kevinveron4880]

Use zink primer from rust o lium it keeps the rust down really good . Green cap auto zone, advanced auto . U can also paint over it .

[@kevinveron4880]

Its self etching primer

[@tupuatupua5494]

Good job Bro ! Look great.

[@cesarjorrin6363]

“It feels a lot better than it looks” I usually have to say that on certain situations.

[@ZHFabrications]

Bahahaha

[@user-qu4zz3zm9r]

You are creative in everything I follow from Jordan

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!