1967-72 C10 Front Fender Bottom Replacement

[@rickb8538]

I just started this exact same project and the piece is less than OEM shaped. Excellent work on your patch. Well done!

[@TheTubeTube2]

You’ve confirmed what Scott, Dan and others say about replacement panels fitting where they touch! Your welding rod solution looked terrific. You talk about hiding that end of the repair behind the bumper… well, if I made a repair half as good as that I would cut the bumper away so that people could admire my work.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! I'll keep the bumper modification in mind for the next truck haha.

[@Road_Rash]

They do admire it by completely not noticing the repair...best compliment anyone can get on bodywork is, "Bodywork? I don't see any bodywork"... kinda the whole point is that they never know the panel was ever repaired...

[@Road_Rash]

That's actually pretty impressive... I'm currently doing battle with an ill fitting floor pan patch, but I'm gonna prevail tomorrow... almost got it there today... I'll have to do this too though... mine is even worse than that... good repair!🖖🏿😎👍🏿

[@georgeshehan5150]

I have a great appreciation for creative solutions to unusual problems. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@appleapple3855]

That tig welding rod trick was awesome!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, it's saved the day for me on more than one occasion

[@IrenESorius]

Thanks for sharing Kyle,, 👍‍‍🌟👍‍‍

[@rockcrusher4636]

This is why I gave up buying these crap parts 50 years ago, I make everything myself, in the beginning it took a lot longer, but you learn so much plus no parts to buy. Great stuff , thank you.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for watching. That's great you make all your own panels!

[@ianwright40]

Wow you work on new stuff too. This is almost showroom fresh......

[@DamsLifestyle]

Great job you are doing here..thanks for sharing

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for watching!

[@cowfrank]

Forwarded this to a friend that has a 68 needing the same treatment.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I hope your friend finds it slightly useful!

[@robinimpey101]

KZbin just let me know I missed this video too, but I think the algorithms are screwing with me. This is ANOTHER fender repair! 😆 Crappy after maket parts, but ya made it look great! 👍👍

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thanks for outsmarting the algorithm to find this video

[@PMDc-OneCarGarage]

This is one of the first videos I came across on your channel. Little did I know I'd be watching the next YT bodywork sensation in the making. Congrats on high views and growing subs. Enjoying and learning from all the content.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha I don't know about "sensation" but thanks for sticking around for the train wreck!

[@thomsherwin7138]

Thanks! Great job and this is good info to know as I'll be doing this on my 71 soon.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found it useful! Good luck with your '71!

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

One thing ive done is make a tape template on the original fender, then transferred it to the cup reproduction. Works like a charm. Ive also found splitting the cup reproduction (removing the back section) is usually better because the back side doesn't rust out as often.

[@norherman]

With respect I would have added a drain hole or two to let the water drain. You have the touch when it comes to welding. Thanks for sharing.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

There is a pretty big drain hole in the bottom already.

[@peterlawson1553]

Nice work we have the same problems with after market panels here in Australia.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks! Yeah it seems to be a universal problem, but it's still easier than starting with a flat piece of steel.

[@dyer2cycle]

I wonder if, since these vehicles were originally made in U.S. measurements, and the aftermarket panels being made in Taiwan, etc., they are made in metric measurements instead, and someone does a poor job converting the measurements, thus causing the fitment issues?..or maybe I'm overthinking this, and it's just poor/sloppy workmanship....

[@curtcooper9447]

Thank you for the great idea on the tig rod 😀

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I'm glad to hear you found it useful!

[@troy9616]

Looks great.

[@briquetaverne]

I love wading through the advertisements to see your episode. In my case it's very funny because I'm watching you work on your projects while describing what you're doing in English when suddenly you're interrupted by a 30 second French speaking ad for some non stick cooking pan followed by a 3 minute walk through retirement plan that's offered by some banking institution.

[@snowking55]

Nice job as always Kyle. It's definitely hard to find good replacement panels, but you showed how to make it work. I have a question concerning my '36 pickup, have you ever removed the back window? If you have what is the trick to getting it out. I've removed all the screws, but there is a frame of sorts that hold that window in place and I don't know how to work around it.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Ken! Yes I have removed the back glass on a 36 and it was a battle. In theory once the screws are out you should be able to push the glass out from the inside. There is a rubber seal that fits around the glass and sandwiches between the outer metal frame and the window opening of the cab. On mine the rubber seal had melted and glued itself to the cab and formed a bond that was stronger than modern windshield urethane. I would try using a heat gun around the window and get it good and hot to try and soften up the rubber and hopefully it will break loose. Mine was so badly stuck I ended up cutting it out from the inside with an olfa knife, it took me two hours and it was not fun cutting through that 85 year old rubber.

[@snowking55]

@@CarterAutoRestyling Thanks Kyle, sounds like I have my work cut out for me.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

You're welcome! Hopefully your glass isn't as stuck as mine was.

[@oacumulador]

Great result

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@glennmiller9031]

Nice work

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@markaraujo06]

it seems aftermarket panels never that perfect.looks like it.good job.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Yeah it's a common problem. Thanks for watching!

[@raulmorales9967]

Nice job,My turn I’ve got to do both sides.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, good luck on your truck!

[@GMCTIM]

Had this very problem on my 68 C10 !

[@guillermonieri4203]

Nice job. Thank you.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@nerradnosnhoj5122]

Hello Kyle , A question , Is your replacemenmt panel from RPM #89733R ? I was going to order but not sure if their panel has the inner structure Thanks for the videos Keep 'em coming !

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I buy all my parts from Scott's Super Trucks. As far as I know all these aftermarket panels come with the inner structure and are stamped in the same place, but the guys at RPM should be able to confirm that if you choose to order from them

[@nerradnosnhoj5122]

@@CarterAutoRestyling , Thank you for replying Kyle , is Scotts super Trucks local ? Prices decent ?

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

@@nerradnosnhoj5122 They are in Penhold Alberta. I believe it's a one man show so it takes a few tries to get ahold of them on the phone, but he gets parts shipped out fast and is very good to deal with. They have a website/email as well if you google them (won't let me post a link on youtube)

[@nerradnosnhoj5122]

@@CarterAutoRestyling Thank you for the info Kyle , I will check them out

[@R27869]

👍👍👍

[@jth1987leb]

Epic

[@barnycanuck6234]

Ya gots to wonder where these aftermarket suppliers get their measurements from. It's often like they are working with a tape measure with the end broke off.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Most likely haha! That being said, a poorly fitting aftermarket part goes a lot further towards saving a rusty car than a flat piece of steel and a hammer.

[@barnycanuck6234]

@@CarterAutoRestyling ok i agree we should add it to the list... "close" only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and aftermarket car parts lol

[@momdad8771]

Nice install of a pre made part…real body man would make a panel…

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hey thanks for taking time out of your busy day to check out my channel! Good point, building panels is way beyond my skillset, and to be honest, the closest I've ever been to being a real bodyman was washing cars at a bodyshop haha.

[@Joe.Doucette]

Gee, Kyle... "Mom Dad" and anyone who liked that comment think you aren't a real body man. I guess all the bodymen (and women) who use repop panels aren't real. Some people's kids should show us their fantastic work or learn to put down the keyboard. As for making panels being beyond your skill set?? That was one of the best comments you have made lately, considering the complex panels you have made in other videos. ;)

[@robertbasile4191]

Could you do a video on your weld seam finishing..... especially how this one was - no rear access and mig'd

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I discussed some of the techniques I use for finishing a mig weld in my video on mig welding a cracked fender. I actually still had access to the back of the seam on this repair. I'm sure there will be more discussions on finishing welds in future videos. There are lots of different scenarios that don't apply to every situation.

[@robertbasile4191]

@@CarterAutoRestyling thanks I'll check it out. Are you on Facebook?

[@robertbasile4191]

@@CarterAutoRestyling sorry don't mean to have you put out your info I just want to send an image of a typical joint I'll have that I can't actually make disappear without over-thinning the parent metal

[@robertbasile4191]

@@CarterAutoRestyling I actually went back and watched your mig a cracked fender vid and that helps.....I always get to the stage where it's "flush" with dark spots on either side of the joint. Looks like a bullseye pick will help raise that and chasing with a file will be less aggressive. Thanks so much. I'll put it into practice

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

@@robertbasile4191 Great, glad it was somewhat helpful to you! Sorry I don't actually have any social media besides KZbin

[@johnburch6927]

Definitely a better area to make the adjustment. Adding metal at the wheel opening wouldn't have corrected the fit at the front.

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

See you can make a silk purse out of a pigs ear😃 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Sometimes haha

[@jaynedoe1959]

This is an old video. Your style is much better now, but your bodywork was better then! Pancake mix, cat hairs & french fries, really? Lions & tigers & bears!

[@kenlelon369]

tripods are cheap

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

You buying?