Fix Major Rust With Simple Tools. How To Fabricate Patch Panels For Your Restoration Project.

In this video, we will be fixing the extremely rusty firewall on our classic 1966 Chevy C10 Truck. I'll show the steps of fabricating and Mig welding in a patch panel using simple hand tools that are readily available to the average hobbyist.
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[@davidhogan9749]

You always make difficult jobs look easy. A testament to your skills.

[@joewolf4483]

Can't go wrong with cat content ... again you make it look so easy ... it never gets old for me ... for you maybe ... that's the life of a famous youtuber ...

[@chuckeecheese162]

Your fast and dirty work is better than 90% of the work out there. 🍻cheers.

[@syyenergy7]

Love them cats. I have six of them myself. They're a lot smarter than most people would know. Cats are "good people".

[@michaelsidhu4079]

For someone who claims he doesn't care, you sure put in a lot of effort. 😅 I'm really enjoying these videos, great channel you have here.

[@danblythe2979]

You definitely have mad skills. Enjoy your content immensely.

[@paulhedman7387]

For a welded up pile of garbage it seems to coming right along. Great stuff !!!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Paul!

[@cadman10000]

I'm glad to see you are branching out with the fire. Expanding your repertoire is critical to grow as an artist.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I'm glad you agree! Haha

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Man it looks like anybody can do it...but, they can't. Almost anybody, maybe. Very few Yes. Nice work.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@briquetaverne]

I like vegging out in front of your videos when I'm just about to hit the sack. It helps me sleep easier because it helps me think that if you can straighten out the worst conditions of the scrap metal you call a vehicle, then my own problems can be resolved too, perhaps. I should think more about facing confrontations with an acetylene torch or mig welder in the future.

[@scottwilliams997]

Love that you take the time to teach us newbies and wannabes.....

[@wilcothefox]

For not trying to make it look amazing you still are doing an amazing job. It looks great.

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Kyle. 🤫“it’s 9pm so not going to fire up the grinder” are you trying for neighbour of the year award again😇. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Too bad my award keeps getting lost in the mail!

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

My dear Kyle, I am sure that you can't mean the self-depreciating comments that you make about yourself. You must know that you are very good. You do more, with less equipment, than the majority. Now know this! You, and your videos are very appreciated! Thank you!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, very kind of you to say, but I am definitely a hack!

[@robinimpey101]

I wouldn't have thought it was possible that something could be more exciting than fender repairs, but wow, firewall repairs are amazing!!! 🤩

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Wow that's really sayin something!

[@robinimpey101]

@@CarterAutoRestyling I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!!!

[@vod8008]

The worst thing about your videos is that they make me feel like I could do that! Magnificent, as always. Thank you

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

You can do it!

[@robinimpey101]

@@CarterAutoRestyling Don't say stuff like that, you're going to get me into trouble!!! I already have it in my mind that I could do some rust repairs on my Packard. 😬 Watching Scott and the Agents already encouraged my to tear my engine apart, rings, valves, lifters, etc. etc. You guys are trouble makers!!!

[@jamesbyers2455]

Keep up Kyle's Learning Channel. Sharing your metal working skills is greatly appreciated by a 67 year old gearhead.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Beautiful work Kyle, pls keep at it!

[@oliverw3646]

Your willingness to undertake such projects never ceases to amaze me, as does your incredible talent

[@markkinvig1811]

Excellent work once again. I could watch this type of video for hours! Such practical examples for the ordinary guy to learn from.

[@phooesnax]

Nice work Kyle!!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

I'm not too keen on rust, but I like seeing it replaced.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I'd prefer to leave the rust alone, but most people seem to want it gone! Haha

[@drivewayshop]

Can't wait for the beard drill grooming episode. That should be epic.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Quite a hole. Good luck. Thanks

[@robertmack7116]

The way you used the slotted pin to bend that 90 degree edge flange around the curve- I learned something. Can’t wait to make that tool and try it!

[@jraposo911]

Kyle has done it with an adjustable wrench too, 😊JR

[@kennethstaszak9990]

I've used plain flat stock to make that type of tool. Make multiples and cut the notches different depths for different width flanges. That way you don't have to be so careful about holding away from the edge to get a consistent flange width.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

It's definitely in handy on more than 1 occasion!

[@henryszubielski8601]

Kyle, Your idea of making something do for you, is my idea of someone who enjoys a good challenge. Fantastic job!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@k.g.kennedy9471]

Great job Carter .

[@shedbythetracks]

I can't explain the weird feeling of satisfaction I get from watching someone do something I will never do. My therapist and I will explore it in the future. Any-who.....Great video but a little low on drama since the hostilities are over with the elderly man in Iowa. Cheers

[@Joe.Doucette]

Ya but elderly people can flare up at any time and so can hair stylists. That gives me hope that more Shednanigans will ensue.

[@shedbythetracks]

It's always boiling below the surface Joe..@@Joe.Doucette

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

My sessions with that therapist were a total success. Glad you decided to follow my referral. Now that the hostilities have ended you'll have a lot more time for therapy.

[@shedbythetracks]

😁@@CarterAutoRestyling

[@wilenelson1810]

Awesome!!! 🔧🔩🔧🔩🔧🔩❤🔩🔧🔩🔧🔩

[@user-cr2un5tw4z]

Truly enjoy your talent and sense of humor thanks for the instructions you make it look too easy

[@matthewfocke5360]

Great job stylist.

[@Foordson]

Nice! Only one side left!!

[@awakeariseandwatch5976]

You are amazing Kyle keep the videos coming. God bless

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you, I'll try!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That is a sweet firewall repair for not caring. That is going to be a great truck.

[@glennnickerson8438]

Cats, Fire and Non Anger Management--this show has it all!😆

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Now if only it had production quality and entertainment value!

[@williamroellejr1303]

Kyle, you do an excellent job with the tools you have. I enjoy your videos. Most people couldn't even think of taking a truck in such a condition as these let alone make them lot like new again. I salute you my friend.

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Mr.. Carter... been a while since I added my two cents here.... Just wanted to say no mater how you down play your abilities. You are talented. Hey I'm willing to bet there's a lot out there who would love to have you talents.....Stay cool...

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you Pierre!

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

Kyle making the rust history! Keep on truckin'!👍

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Will do!!

[@chrisallen2005]

Even the most hack job you do, by your own admission, is good enough that you are not filling it in with old coat hangers. For that alone I will continue to watch your channel.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Chris. Unfortunately I'm running low on steel coat hangers. Need to save them for something special! Haha

[@georgeclements2742]

I like the way you make the repairs that you say you don't care about look very respectable. You may not be a perfectionist, but you have an affliction that will not allow you to do a shoddy job. Best wishes.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Oh I'm definitely capable of doing a bad job. Having all you folks watching motivates me to do a slightly better job than I normally would, so thanks for watching!

[@DNomer]

Luv the cool warbling intro theme -- adds intrigue! In contrast, I feel that some sort of character flaw is the reason that Hans Zimmer never wrote an edge tipping theme song. There are still some holes in the fabric of all of the theme songs available for application to cinematic background music. It is clear that the work force must be doing something right here, because Management is obviously still happy. I like the ole technique of starting out with self-tapping sheet metal screws for fitment and holding in place, and then morphing them into plug welds later. I even learned a trick or two in watching the center floor patch at the end. All in all, a good episode.

[@lucasjackson5130]

As an ex working on cars guy who does renovations. That hit home. Error mitigation is what I’m paid for. Not perfect. I do tile drywall and woodworking. Good safe and code met? Ok unless you are paying for perfect I don’t care. You do “I’d work on it “ from a professional level standpoint. My mechanic would be extremely happy if your patches showed up. I drywalled his sunroom. The fact you are interesting is a bonus.

[@Mr49Studebaker]

That is definitely an ambitious repair. Glad to see you tackle it though and not just find another cab like most would do.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

It was definitely tempting to find a better cab

[@chimpfoos65]

CARTER YOU ARE A COACH BUILDER AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED AND IN THE CAR INDUSTRY I THINK THAT WOUID BE THE HIGHEST HONOR .

[@gymshoe8862]

I'll watch the driver-side repair. it's hypnotic.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Good. I'm filming every painful detail of it!

[@erichutchins2113]

Always a treat when I see your notification pop up! Thanks as always.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Glad to hear it!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Thanks for sharing your work Kyle. I think Aaron Tippin's song : 'Working Man's Ph.D' seems appropriate. If you're not opposed to Country music. You Tube has his music vids. 👍

[@Joe.Doucette]

Wow. I haven't heard the old edge tipping song in a long time. Thanks for the memories. A welded up pile of garbage? Weren't all vehicles welded up piles from the factory? This is looking very strong and well done.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Joe! I'd like to think most vehicles rolling out of the factory were less-garbage than anything I've created. Plus they came with a warranty!

[@Joe.Doucette]

I started working on cars and painting them in the early '70s. As far as the bodywork is concerned... your work beats a lot of the cars I've worked on. I haven't seen you lather on the seem sealer like they used to instead of making panels fit properly. Plus you don't leave exposed metal everywhere. Carry on. One day the feline overlords will reward your efforts when their mothership returns.

[@anthonyshelton6786]

Less rust is best rust and yay for road spray staying Outside that cab is coming along nicely

[@darrelharvey1876]

This patch work is "IN- SANE".. ha! Nice work indeed.

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

always enjoy watching someone who knows what hes doing, keep up the great work

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, although I don't really know what I'm doing!

[@bradpage8967]

Every time you call your work complete garbage that small quiet voice inside me says I wish my work was as good as Kyle’s garbage!! This passenger side was a good example to watch and see what should be done first when so much is rotted away. Thank you!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Brad!

[@tommydidriksenhalsan7968]

Dont skip the details on the next one😊 love the videos👍👍

[@3rdworldgarage450]

Your channel reminds me of why I fell in love with KZbin in the first place! I try to shy away from the large, corporate channels and go for the small off-beat creators with quirky humor like yourself. Need to fill time? Throw in a random cat! It reminds me that old KZbin was more like the Wierd Al Yankovic movie "UHF" than the broadcast TV clone that it is sadly being morphed into. I only wish that the algorythm would stop recommending the big productions to me and let me stick with the small passion projects that aren't there as just another way to push products.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hey thanks! I agree, youtube never recommends the channels that I'd actually be interested in watching.

[@garymccord4277]

Making a super nice truck there Kyle If I had your skills I would Brag about how nice this truck is coming along. If you do not brag on this build us KZbinr sure will BRAG for you Great video nice content and information and all that other stuff that youbube asked us to rate.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Gary!

[@fyrbyrd71]

The flashy thing leaving bubbles that don't pop until you rub on them with the fire starter makes my eyes look up at the ceiling and gramma says they roll up behind the eyebrows and I start shaking and drooling and muttering funny words is awesome! What a ride! I'll be back for another fun lap. Gotta change my bib now.

[@paulmcnair8106]

I am pretty sure that we have all "glorped in" a patch! Nice to see that Louisiana lap weld gone. God bless.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Glorping is an approved repair method by most vehicle manufacturers!

[@cgrocen]

Great tutorial on rust repair. I will be putting what I learned here to good use on my 1965 C30. Thank you from a fellow Saskatchewanian!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Right on! I hope your C30 has less rust than this truck!

[@richardgollehon3283]

Wow. I cant imagine if you could buy that firewall panel , to fit half as nice as yours. Or, someone else trying to make that piece. OMG. I cant imagine someone else taking time out to make that piece. I also cant imagine how crummy it would fit. Yours fits dandy. Thanks for taking the extra time.

[@allenhiemenz1439]

Great Job on repairing rust love your videos

[@MultiHotrod74]

You made that look easy. I can make anything go, turn and stop, but cutting out and replacing rust is a whole 'nother ballgame.

[@IrenESorius]

Thanks for sharing,, 👍🙏‍‍👍‍‍

[@theoldgobbler2461]

Body Man Extroandair and a COOL CAT. Your work blows me away

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@daleprice8161]

I see so many people on here that don't do worth a flip taking wire wheels to take off rust witch is a good way of getting rust off but ...then spraying primer over the rust that's left over and not doing metal work worth a flip ... but the way u are doing it I can very much appreciate

[@vicmabus1532]

Wow! I thought the repair was finished when you put all those screws in, but you kept fixin' even more!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

It was tempting to call it finished at that stage!

[@charleykeenan6171]

"Why do shops charge $100 per hour?" This is why.. Great job, especially on figuring out how to close a gap that will never be seen. I appreciate the efforts 👌 Thank you for showing the work it all takes to saveva field truck!

[@synkraut9633]

Great job Kyle and very informative to watch - I sincerely hope that the YT monetization and your patreon supporters is enough to help you earn more than minimum wage per hour. Still think with your talent you should be working on the cars that bring big money to make it worth your time.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Oh I make way less than minimum wage from this youtube thing!

[@carhead9397]

Thank you for another fine video. Your fast you don't care job puts me to shame. I have stepped up my game since watching you but I am 71 and I get impatient. I keep worrying I'll croak before I finnish. 😉

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I hear you on getting impatient. There just aren't enough hours in the day!

[@scottcates]

So much firewall🥰 6:35 If it's crazy and it works, it ain't crazy.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

That's what they tell me! Haha

[@coldwarmotors]

Another beauty, buddy! Can't wait for more rust repair!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I definitely don't mind waiting for more rust repair!

[@middletownmookie1904]

Thanks Kyle. I am finally getting the hang of my welder after watching you and fitzee. I put a patch in a floor pan, that I’ve been messing with for nearly a year, the same way and it looked exactly the same so I am happy with that.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

That is awesome!

[@stevenwithanS]

That's going to be a nice solid truck again. Just needs some turquoise paint.

[@mikesewell6364]

I just love rust hope you find more.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha I hope not!

[@beatglauser9444]

I am stunned how well and how efficiently you made this quite complicated patchpanel. I thought, you would make it in two parts, but you made it in one piece! You are really very skilled. I could never have done it that well. Even with a lot of fancy equipment.

[@kennethstaszak9990]

It may be faster and easier to do some jobs with fancy equipment but it's also faster and easier to screw things up!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! I just got lucky, the other side will probably be a disaster haha

[@donstaples1102]

Another informative and useful video. Love those cats . Thanks Kyle....

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Glad you like them!

[@ssan3257]

you are doing a beautiful job on the truck

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@bobme2787]

Perfect intro music

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thanks!

[@williambostick2795]

For edge tippin I suggest , One Toke Over the Line by Brewer & Shipley .

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Very fitting indeed!

[@user-ys7uo4fw3h]

What you call garbage is concourse to me great job

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@countswing284]

Great content as usual! Another couple hundred pounds of wire and you'll have this truck fixed. The combination of hair and rust repair is super awesome! Cheers! 😎👍🛻🏁🏁

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thanks I'm glad you enjoy the hair styling too!

[@bluesman6955]

Great work. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Marlin-proboscis16]

You definitely are a typical crazy Carter dude 😎

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !!

[@micseph6186]

Love the intro music matched to the task at hand.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thanks!

[@frugalsolutions]

Amazing work

[@pameladunn7346]

holy truck batman - are you the rust crusader more powerful than a weld a matic , able to replace panels with a single shwing . . . . great craftsmanship , thank you

[@rustyrat18]

Meowest...excellent as expected

[@rickpallamolla8390]

Thank you, sir

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

VERY NICELY DONE! Be proud of the great job you've done. I like it. Fine video, as usual. You should introduce your cats sometime. You know, names, favorite toys, foods, sleeping spots.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks! I did cat bios in some of the older videos

[@--RO--]

You're very talented, especially given what you have to work with... 👍

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, although it would be tough to make this stuff much worse than it already is!

[@richardreise9928]

Man! You make it look so easy!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I edited out the struggling haha

[@richardreise9928]

@@CarterAutoRestyling lol

[@phatdaddy1955]

Another great rust worm repair!

[@richardenright3170]

You have great fabrication skills. 😊

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@dougkinney4521]

Kyle, just a great repair.

[@T3glider]

“Glorping” in a flange … Fitzee would be proud.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha! He would probably cringe at my hackery

[@NoName-yr1jv]

Good job 👍

[@chriskettle6450]

Great content! I also dig the cats

[@beachrat5898]

My favorite guy next to Jimi Hendrix.Seriously bub,I love watching you work.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Wow thanks!

[@user-yp8ky8us3s]

Great job

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@roadrunner7180]

Nicely done, Kyle!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!