Wow, what a great educational video on aligning all the panels on a car/truck not just a door or a fender. The experience Dave has in doing this work just flows out of the video. No BS here. Tips and tricks galore BTW, great use of the hand hammer
@miked12983 жыл бұрын
One of the best vids on YT for setting gaps.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@vorhese3 жыл бұрын
I had to watch this one again because there is just so much good info here.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching x2!
@chevylandt.v3 жыл бұрын
I always learn something new every time I watch . glad I subed like a year or two ago.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!
@chevylandt.v3 жыл бұрын
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV you're welcome.
@danielminton80842 жыл бұрын
i’m so glad to have found Brother’s Truck. They’ve got all the parts that are impossible to find. Just bought about every single part you can for a ‘72 C20 Custom Camper. Thanks Brothers
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure, thanks for the business!
@oacumulador3 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos of yours! Great! And remember: heat is your enemy, your nemesis...
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always RMD
@deankay44342 жыл бұрын
Just a great place to start and excellent information. I agree completely with Rons Re-Creations below as this was a perfect tutorial! I will only add to Dave’s video as he is doing it correct, but you have to start somewhere. Now, I don’t have a proper shop and just a home garage, but use tape to mark the tires, same size just for testing, spend the good money later. So, tape on floor at each tire. Check air pressure on all, roll out and clean the floor. Now, string or what U got, check the floors for level. In a house, contractors will taper or slope the concrete away from internal structure, same in a 3 car (Lucky Dog) but commercial shops have a center drain. Check for level and write it on the tape. Use a scrap pallet to find a thickness the width of the tire. Place the tire on top as to level the frame. Measure points on suspension front and rear as 51 years ago, uncle Jake torched a coil spring, replace what is needed. Then door hinges and hood. These hinges wear a rivets wear or oblong holes, replace. Now with good hinges, a level work spot, start with beginning of Dave’s video. It is best to re-use OEM sheet metal, but even new 60 years ago these trucks were built on worn holding fixtures with stamping worn from hand-craftsman using grinders to files, designed by no computers, just rooms of engineers with slide rules and pocket protectors. No CNC, no high polished fixtures and built for the working man who settled down after WW-II who needed a tractor with a cab on it, heat in the winter was nice. Think straight Six cylinder and granny low to pull the stuck tractor or a tree stump. A/C was some invented 40+ years earlier by a guy named Carrier. And not many trucks had A/C as an option, but you could order one with a white top paint, a two-tone that reflected heat. Now 60+ years later, it is up to you to find, fix and follow best practices Dave is showing to have a great looking truck. Stop to fill the tank someday, and a crowd gathers with 20 questions and a story of their dad, grandpa or uncle, guaranteed. You will be proud, you did this! Thanks Dave! + Brothers…
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments Dean!
@captainpegs073 жыл бұрын
I'm aligning doors and strikers on my 69 GMC this weekend. Thank you!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, we hope this video helps with your project!
@malikdigger45443 жыл бұрын
32:02 I like what u did to that 62 Chevy truck door makes very straight I've seen few times when there's a gap between fender & door causing to be not even.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you just have to work a little harder to get perfection, and Dave is all about that!
@redherring43353 жыл бұрын
I have learned quite a bit from these videos. This one gave me plenty of great ideas. Many thanks!!!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@markwoten66792 жыл бұрын
I’m doing a frame off on my 79 F150. This is what I got to look for next year. Ugh!!! Great Video.
@adriantomlin29023 жыл бұрын
We all know that have worked on these old trucks, that they absolutely were not perfect from the factory. Dave does a good job of describing what to do to finesse your gaps and alignment.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
So true, these were trucks and never meant to be perfect and coveted.
@jeffweaver99093 жыл бұрын
best video so far I've seen
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@richardpope99853 жыл бұрын
This video is pure gold !
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard! Appreciate the feedback!
@pontiacss13 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave , I found Your video very helpful , using Your tips and techniques, My 1981 Camper special moving along nice , Thank You !
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, thanks for watching!
@lwuajiro3 жыл бұрын
I have seen most of your videos. Best one by far.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@francfurian82153 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, real handy tips once more. Cheers & stay safe
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timsmith36223 жыл бұрын
Love watching these videos, if you ever need another C-10 for your how to videos…. I’ve got one I’ll let you borrow!!!!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Do you live in SoCal?
@timothyroatenberry12742 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave ! You are a true master on these old trucks !!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@seanjhonson64413 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing info and making this vid! This is exactly what I’m doing to my 71 c10. Now I know exactly what I need to get everything lined up!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure man, good luck with the project!
@seanjhonson64413 жыл бұрын
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV thank you!
@JazzStrat7813 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent video, thanks for sharing 👍 I learn something new from you every time!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@thomasoshields88383 жыл бұрын
Great video very useful in restoring these truck thanks brothers
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@lazyhoundracing96213 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the principles of things. I'm doing a frame off 53 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Have fun with your project!
@stevenketchum6593 Жыл бұрын
I love this guys tutorials. Great instructor.
@ronsre-creations52893 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I am very impressed with your tutorial. It will come in handy on my 1st Gen cummins crew cab longbed conversion. Just finished up on my frame mod and getting things done. Thanks for sharing your insight tips and tricks & "What to watch out for" Thanks !
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Have fun with that project!
@hmayerv83 жыл бұрын
Super great video mate. One problem adjusting fenders/doors without engine trans weight is that the alignment goes off when eng trans interior all goes in later. I always end up readjusting the doors and sometimes fenders when the completed project is sitting on its wheels on the ground.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
That's a good point especially on vehicles that have a unitized body like Camaro's, Nova's etc... it's not nearly as critical on a truck or passenger car with a complete chassis front to rear.
@drewdowncutomz47923 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 finally video of this
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
By request!
@dannygeouge84593 жыл бұрын
what a great video Dave, so many tips and great instruction!!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joshtonry42913 жыл бұрын
You're the man! I appreciate your videos
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@jerrymoore62272 жыл бұрын
Thanks good stuff
@esmundolarajr30493 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much!
@spirotrifonov71012 жыл бұрын
Great masterclass.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@vorhese3 жыл бұрын
I just say mine are crooked because of factory tolerances :D BTW great video and very pertinent to where I am in my project. Thanks!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
LOL, our pleasure!
@myconight3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but then you get to say "Better then Factory"...lol What are you building right now? I am working on a 1974 CJ5 with a full fiberglass body. I plan on selling it to get a CJ7, and all metal.
@markekberg83712 жыл бұрын
Enjoy watching these for sure. If door is too deep on the latch side will you sometimes need to elongate latch bolt holes to the cab? I have adjustments all the way out and it is still too deep.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by too deep? You should never have to elongate the holes.
@markekberg83712 жыл бұрын
The edge of the door is further in towards the cab of the truck vs the edge of the cab. This is on the latch side. I have the striker adjusted all the way out on the cab.
@codewarrior653 жыл бұрын
Great tips.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timothylewissr.50802 жыл бұрын
Dave; I have a 59 Chevy 3100. The door pockets are welded at the bolts. You know how they cracked out. I'm guessing it is best to remove the spot welds on the pocket and replace it and the hinge, if I can't save them. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Its all just metal, you can save it. My suggestion as always is just to take as little as possible, bit by bit until you get to the point that you have the solid structure repaired. Also, take your time and don't get carried away
@craigg72 Жыл бұрын
Great video, im almost to this point with my truck. Is it best to have your door frame weatherstripping installed before or after you get the doors aligned? Thanks!
@Nowayjose-z2r3 жыл бұрын
Note: Always try to use the longest level possible. We all should have that small level and can't work with out it, but the longer the level the more accurate it is. As I use mine almost daily I spent way to much money on a great set but that is not required and you can get good levels at your budget tool place (HF) that I have and work just as well.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@myconight3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I also check mine for accuracy when I get new ones, and occasionally to make sure they stay that way. I have had them twist, or warp before. I have been told it was over kill, but I am sure of the accuracy. I spent too much on these things to be "Close Enough".
@Nowayjose-z2r3 жыл бұрын
@@myconight Agreed, top levels are crazy expensive and expect to be perfect.
@robertrock84113 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert!
@robertrock84113 жыл бұрын
Definitely needed!!! That’s the part I’m STRUGGLING with is body alignment!!! Too frustrating!!!!!!
@kellyjones3342 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@stevemartell80972 жыл бұрын
Dave, I'm trying to get more / better information on your 51-55 Chevy one piece door glass conversion kit, the issue is with installing the front window channel, your video doesn't detail how you modify the included channel to come up with the tab that starts the beginning point. So far I just have some badly printed pics, any timely help would be appreciated, thanks Steve in Arizona
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Steve, call our office and ask for Jamie. He's the on-hand expert with that kit. He'll walk you through it. 800-977-2767
@shawnlawrence48403 жыл бұрын
What guage sheet metal is used on the square body rocker panel from you guys? I love the ones i purchase from you.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Most of our metal is 18g which is similar to OEM.
@shawnlawrence48403 жыл бұрын
I have a flux core welder, which upon arrival of the other panels I will use but I cant see through my face sheild, is it because I'm outdoors?
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
@@shawnlawrence4840 Is your face shield automatic? Maybe the Flux isn't creating enough Blue Light? Maybe you need a different lens?
@shawnlawrence48403 жыл бұрын
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV no it's not automatic, so does the lense have different level of transition? Or I'll just get an automatic.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
@@shawnlawrence4840 yeah, depending on what equipment you're welding with the lens would be different. We use an automatic one here and it's great. They can be purchased at Harbor Freight at a fair price.
@drewpierce22733 жыл бұрын
Timely for me. I'm ready to put the chicken coop back on the frame. Is it better to break it down or put it back as a unit since it had a pretty good alignment when I removed it as one unit? In case you're not sure, chicken coop is front clip.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
If you put it back on as a whole then you're likely to struggle with the fender to door alignment on both sides. Obviously it can be done that way, but we recommend talking it apart. If it lined up good before, then it should be easy to make it line up good again even if you blast it into pieces.
@drewpierce22733 жыл бұрын
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV OK. Thanks.
@andylynn8040Ай бұрын
Question: On a 85 chevy c10, putting fenders back on and the cage nut for the front fender (located just above the upper door hinge) disappeared. Probably fell down into the lower part of the cowl. Cant find it and can not get to the spot where this nut goes from the inside of the truck under the dash. Only holes there are to high or too low, any ideas???
@tkirkwood3366 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you explained that well !!!!!
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BubbaAyers19693 жыл бұрын
Great video, all the old truck owners should be subscribe to this channel, I’ve shared it around, I myself is working on a 86 Stepside that will be for show I hope by 2023 😎..(the one in profile pic) look forward to many more of your videos.. thx for sharing
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your project! Hope to see it in person some day.
@ThePerfectSeason19724 ай бұрын
Aren’t the 56’s - 55’s much harder to bolt on and align the hinges?
@talonpolach2 жыл бұрын
How many of you do this for a living and already know these things but still watch anyways?? Lol.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@talonpolach2 жыл бұрын
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV No problem. Enjoy the show & I’ve had nothin but a positive experience when ordering parts.
@timbrown8013 жыл бұрын
David it looks like ur using Harbor freight measuring tape thin as paper lol
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, things get lost quick around the studio, so the backup equipment is mostly inexpensive Harbor Freight stuff. Thanks for watching!
@wallfly01313 жыл бұрын
You guys should start a real show, like the old TRUCKS series from 20 years ago.
@BubbaAyers19693 жыл бұрын
I agreed
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV3 жыл бұрын
That's basically what we're doing here. New videos come out every Tuesday morning at 9am just like your favorite TV series.
@pardalsand3 жыл бұрын
Faz vídeos da Chevrolet 1950 👍👍👍
@dougbeckwith7683 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a frame straighten video, let me know if you need a truck frame to straighten....
@calinick862 жыл бұрын
Whats your KZbin channel??
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
BROTHERS Truck Parts
@calinick862 жыл бұрын
Yes but, I heard Dave Welch has or will have his own personal KZbin channel! I was wondering whats his channel name.
@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV2 жыл бұрын
@@calinick86 Dave had had his own channel all along. You can find it @ Automotive Restoration and Training
@calinick862 жыл бұрын
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV found it!!! Thanks a lot
@jefflilyea46695 ай бұрын
Don't know what the problem is. Shims by the dozen and huge washers. Cars and trucks weren't built with precision . I started doing body work 50 years ago and made a good living till retirement and sold my tools. I hate plastic.
@jefflilyea46695 ай бұрын
Wait till you have to put a Corvette back together LOL
@zacharyvought559710 ай бұрын
Did Holley discontinue this channel? If so, that’s pretty fucking lame