Top 10 CHEAP Upgrades for a Rusty Sierra/Silverado!

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

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[@wobblysauce]

And a wire brush and a lick of paint…

[@kennyspry5189]

Love your content BUT really tired of hearing you talk Shit about FORD it's Sooooo Funny how they out sell the others. Again love your video's you do a amazing job 👍 with your videos people really can learn things if they pay attention they will learn how to do things.

[@cameroncashatt692]

probably got a bad lifter or two

[@EJJ123]

Heavy duty rear door handles for future reference you can get metal door handles for the handle in between the two doors I found mine by typing in Chrome heavy duty door handles they look different but they are way more rugged because if they're metal you don't break it when you get upset you can't open the rear door and break the handle all to hell LOL

[@dylangreene9644]

Amazing video but you never installed the back up camera in this video… I would have liked that walk trough

[@brentnielsen2010]

Rich, your humour on this episode is on another level, I love the sarcasm, double entendres and just everything else. I really enjoy all your content, as you can see from my spelling of humour, I am a fellow Canadian and very proud to see my countryman making such great content and repping our country so well to other nations...you are truly a national treasure. All the best to you and yours and I really look forward to seeing your channel grow

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thank you very much.

[@Gasolineworld]

Ever since i put new headlights, modest wheels and a leveling kit, i have been getting plenty of compliments. A lot of people appreciate just a clean vehicle...

[@Red1red1MC]

I love this. Quick, cheap, and easy fixes anyone can do in a weekend to take a winter beater and give it some new life.

[@thomas4844]

No amount of money will get me socially accepted.

[@jaysabah3268]

Yep😂

[@minimalistinlife]

So true for me

[@damondavis842]

That sounds good 👍. Keep it up

[@bigslim492]

lol 😂 I’m right there with you buddy

[@senditc20]

Yea that’s kinda what happens when you dress up as a furry

[@colebertils7359]

As an 06 VortecMax owner, I identify with everything in this video. Besides needing the usual ball joint, tie rod end, etc etc replacement, and one rusty brake line…it’s been a really good truck. I bought it out of Michigan and brought it home to Minnesota. But the only rust is the inner rockers. I decided rather than chase the rust, I’ll run it a little longer then swap the LQ9/4L70 into my square body project. This was highly entertaining Rich!

[@MASS1866]

Wheels make any vehicle look better. I’m not into the big wheels/no rubber look but any aftermarket wheels work. “Cover” the rust. And you’re golden. I hate doing this in my more mature purist years but when I was a kid cheap car, spray paint, and used wheels and your ready for Saturday night!!

[@Dysturbed-00]

I agree with the seats.I've driven a lot of different trucks in fleets over the years and my personal 05 Silverado still has the most comfortable seat.

[@jonathanspivey5842]

From personal experience, frequency is ALWAYS better than a long antenna.

[@KHALABEEB]

Everybody with a Little Antenna says that🫡🤣

[@JasonHiland76]

My antenna is old and floppy. It doesn't pick up well anymore 😕

[@dangdang3970]

I wanna like your comment but its on 69 😂

[@JaredKC14]

Military Communications moto, "It's not the size of your antenna, it's how far you can shoot your comm."

[@JustAnotherGuyInTheComments]

Being the owner of an 05 Silverado in Michigan, I feel personally targeted by this video.

[@bradenkorwin-kuczynski7085]

I got an 03 Burb in MN. So relatable =P

[@Sourman1545]

2002 Silverado in Georgia. 21 years and rust free glad im the south but i still wana do some of the things he did here

[@bradhaines3142]

theres anything left of that?

[@ewdtrey]

01 Silverado, original owner. With the 4.3. Take that for targeted.

[@zohn6969]

From Michigan and we as a state do not fucks with this video 😂

[@edwardbaker5373]

I still have 2 of these in the yard lol I have an 06 trailblazer too And a handful of OBS GMCs Screw car payments. I’ll drive my old trucks until they rust in half And then use the 2 halves to keep the good one going

[@blakegillan1903]

99-06 chevys… best trucks ever. Every time I sell mine I seem to get another, on #4 now!

[@williamsherrill4387]

That's a fact relatability and toughness meets timeless design and enough tech to be comfortable

[@farmerbill6855]

My hat is tipped to you for your concern about the all important second date. I carry a great respect for you Rich. You're a man among men. Best regards from Indiana, USA.

[@jdwxly]

Love the Old Spice belt dressing! Fixes the squeak and likely emits a manly scent as you cruise the local roads.

[@jxh02]

(old joke:) If I could walk _that_ way, I wouldn't need ahftershave!

[@zoltanr15]

12:58 The quality and the fitment of the dash is impressive

[@firemaniac]

The "chip in to fill the tank" trick does in fact work! The more alcohol involved the better it works.

[@bykrmom]

Coffee came out of my nose at "shut up Gary, you're drunk!". Great sense of humor, Rich

[@samfriend8305]

What a legend, squinting/bracing as he clipped the curb by the vdub but keep ya foot down. Mental what the man could do. Much love.

[@reuterindustries8240]

Red Green would be proud Rich!

[@gutsngorrrr]

This was one of your best videos, lots of humour but some great ideas for someone on a real budget or just want a beater that doesn't look like it's hours away from the crusher.

[@cfraz47]

One of the most helpful and practical video's that I've seen on KZbin. Thanks for this.

[@awesomefish100]

This truck went from “the dude you don’t have to worry about” to “the dude you might have to worry about if your lady has had enough adult beverages.”

[@kennyspry5189]

You could do some cheap and fast bodywork on the lower doors and Cab conners and spray paint with a rattle can and it will look amazing. Throw some Bondo on it sand it down and spray paint it and BAM no more rust you get the picture.

[@chadfoust6942]

Yes. A northern truck. The frame might rot in half and all of your brake lines and fuel lines are leaking because of the rust and all of the body has holes in it but hey, the dash looks great! Always looking on the bright side even if there is no sun

[@markwodz]

Rich these are your best videos! Taking something old and making it look cared for.

[@rangerismine]

That’s so crazy seeing all the rust! I live in the southeast and have a 2006 2500hd and a 1986 K30 that get driven year round and are rust free. It’s just a given that trucks will last forever around here.

[@GeorgeBracht]

Life in the Rust Belt. Nice Job Rich. I have A 06 GMC Sierra regular cab 196k. I did flares that attached to the factory holes with push pins & OAM quick Covers. Looks 100 times better

[@TheBibliofilus]

This is the most feel good Deboss video I've seen in a while, might be Rich is feeling the Christmas spirit(s) 😊

[@samuelw.3992]

I don’t regret just getting a new truck. lol. I owned 5 of this era gm truck and while they are awesome and reliable, cheap to fix for the most part a simple. I like getting in a new truck and not having to worry about getting underneath always fixing something. That said I use my truck for my business so obviously a rust bucket is not for that. But if I needed a winter beater just to get around town this gmc you got would be my pick.

[@jamesbaylis9438]

We all love the videos of the GTO and Bronco, but its videos like that takes us back to Rich, when he first got started. Love them and still love the videos now❤❤

[@jacobthornock317]

My son has an 02 1500 and is doing little fixes up on his. This video has impeccable timing

[@Duhamal]

Great video and humor it was a lot of fun to watch. I have a 91 F250, 2001 Ram 1500, and a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. Its definitely worth taking care of your old trucks!

[@craigbomer8962]

I did the exact same thing two years ago. I picked up a dirt cheap 2000 Sierra 2500 4x4 SLT(leather!) with a decent frame, new brake lines, a broken flexplate and bald tires for 1800 bucks. I live in NW Ohio, so it's a typical rusty mess with no rockers. Bonus, being an SLT, it comes factory with fender flares that I zip tied back to what remains of the fenders and bed sides. I took care of all the problems I could find, including yanking the heavy-@ss 4l80 to replace the flexplate and rear main, and found out (after I could drive it with out shaking itself apart) that the transmission was not going into lockup. Took it to my local transmission shop once I figured out it wasn't just a bad lockup solenoid, and they said the pump wasn't happy after it's broken flexplate adventure and the transmission needed a rebuild. Now I have an ugly truck with new tires, wheels, brakes, radiator, flexplate, rear main seal, oil pan seal, rebuilt front suspension, shocks, and a rebuilt 4L80e behind a 6.0 with rock solid oil pressure at 240k miles. I figured the same thing as you, once the truck rusts so bad that the fame cracks, I'll yank the driveline and stick it in something else, probably another GMT800.

[@workingcountry1776]

I was losing motivation to fix up my 06 Titan w/ 300k miles. She's made me a living since 2020 so i guess i can put a couple grand into it. Great video Rich

[@R.Sole88109]

Tut, tut, tut, Rich, before putting the rocker cover, you could've rattlecan white the rust sticking past the cover. Body colour rust attracts less attention than contrasting orange.😉 And the bonnet lip protector thingy with one side snapped, well.....trim the other side to match. With all that done, you'll have a 5ft truck instead of a 10ft😜 Ain't Bangernomic fun👍🏻😂

[@agentstevehaines9164]

What a great video! You showed that truck alot of love with some budget parts and elbow grease. I love Silverados and especially those 1st Gens are great rigs from rust buckets to pristine garage queens and everything in between. Cheers!

[@DerptimeTV]

Perfect timing for this video. Just bought two identical trucks to this one. An 01 and an 04 and am almost done doing rockers on the 04. Cant wait to see how yours turns out in the end and can use it for inspiration or ideas on my own

[@WBOS72]

Awesome video Rich. It has a slight Red Green flavor, keep it coming.

[@maxjones9139]

Thank you for this. I had a mint 99 obs Tahoe my grandfather bought new. This summer a girl was texting and driving and didn’t yield on a green left turn. Plowed right into her. Thankfully it wasn’t head on but my front end is pooched. Only fluid I lost was battery. I’m thinking about an axle swap incase the suspension is messed up. I had bought an 03 Yukon xl from a guy from work for a grand to use as a farm truck. Now I get to freshen up the Yukon it’s pretty rusty but the frame is mint. Plus the 5.3 is dripping enough I have anti rust spray lol Thank you for your work sir!

[@wxdad6256]

Ive been running those rocker covers for a couple years now. I put a couple pop rivets to make sure they dont come off. One day I might actually fix them properly.

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

With those rocker covers, if you installed them on a truck with perfect rockers, as long as you put a bead of silicone around the edges, o dirt or water will get in there.. that’s what I did with all my fender flares on my trucks and they never rotted out once.. not even surface rust

[@XmentalXX]

As a Californian I cannot fathom the rust. I drive a 2002 GMT800 platform truck and a 2002 F250 7.3 and both are rust free. As a side note I am putting an excursion grill on the F250 and stumbled across one of your reviews on Amazon for a Ford Emblem, that made me chuckle.

[@doctube2020]

Link to Amazon ford emblem review?

[@ThomasGuaman-bl8ti]

You have saved my life. Maybe you should do one of these videos for the 08-13 generation. A lot of those trucks are around too priced great for a first vehicle : )

[@kb9oak749]

Looks good from afar. It may be far from good, but sometimes good enough is good enough.

[@eli709]

Just got a 2002 z71 for $500 with 97k miles that I rebuilt the interior on. I want to sell it but it’s just the most damn comfortable gmc generation around.

[@microbuilder]

I live in Minnesota, most of my fenders are held together with 'structural paint' as well lol

[@ezra6643]

Love the video, really creative idea! Ain't much good content for us low wealth folk, specially going as low as to get free spark plugs

[@lostkiwi2695]

I had an 04 that was in similar shape. Knock and o2 sensors were gone. If I drove it like a grandma, MAYBE I could get 400km to a tank. He old girl had 400,000km on it. I ran it till the cost of new tires exceeded the value of the truck, then sold it. Still see it driving down the road!

[@alphonsowalkingbull6326]

I know my phone listens to me cause i just bought a 2000 Sierra almost same condition as this and i literally said out loud "i wonder what all we can put on you for a $1,000?" So i get on KZbin to find a song and your video pops up lol i like it!

[@1957Free]

The mirror s are the best upgrade. They also worked on my 1993 Chevy regular cab

[@stevenweikart2567]

That there is a Hillbilly Hotrod! Perfect winter beater.

[@theglitch99]

Have the same stereo in my project truck! ZERO COMPLAINTS!!👍🏼👌🏽

[@fosterfamilyfaith]

I had one pair of Toyo Open County tires on the back of my van. I do drive on gravel often... but those things didn't make it 10 months.

[@DarkFire9889]

The production quality on this one is second to none. Love it lol.

[@joyco377]

love the video, i must say Atoto is a solid unit. i’ve had my F7 for 3 years

[@nou8257]

Here in TN the truck usually outlasts the engine since we don't really have salt on our roads

[@RLS-Crypto]

12:36 - 'Now this is made in the U.S.A.; it says so right here.' 😂 Had me cracking up!

[@mowerjeff8990]

Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag. Friend of mine called me this morning after watching this video. Wanted to know how much money I screwed him out of back in the day. Said he always thought he pissed it away at the bar. I told him it was insurance for getting him home safe.

[@Mr12BS]

Sober tax

[@1957Free]

Goodness you are doing same repairs I did on my 2003 GMC Sierra. Just need the rocker covers

[@chadseibel3898]

Stumbled onto this channel and now I'm Subscribed!!! Great video!!!

[@103lazer]

On my 2002 I added the top console with the door opener buttons in it (suburban) Also I added a relay so the dome light will also turn on the parking lights Nice little mod when hooking up to trailer and testing lights Also is like the newer ford trucks

[@geoffrey6000]

Man, I loved my yellow base model 01 chevy. Was so comfortable and fun to race around the fields. Loved it until my dad highcentered it on a haybale and burnt it to the ground...

[@larrydavidson3402]

Looks much better than it did. You done good with a budget build.

[@darthgator639]

That Sierra went from rags to rich(es) right there!

[@J.F.K.O]

the after looks pretty good compared to before, a lot can be hidden

[@pauljohnson7382]

Generalized Theme... "What ya don't see won't hurt ya..."...Nice!

[@tonypaterson9193]

loved this episode I'm buying the rocker covers today!

[@Bowtie4me]

Finaly a video i can relate! 😅 i bought a 06 2500HD 6L 4L80e 4x4 just because it had a working plow on it for 1500CAD! in really similar shape. 283k kms driver seat is mint but ive inspect the frame and its just a bit too rusty for my liking so im not going to dump money into it to make it road worthy but i will 100% keep it for parts i even have a SLE so its got some nice opt into it! 😅

[@heathergreylive]

Rich you are one of the funniest, charmingest, affablest dudes on youtube. Keep it up, gang, I love all of your videos.

[@LateKnight666]

one of your best videos to date! so funny and enjoyable to watch

[@robbobsjobs8456]

No comb or trimmer could make me socially acceptable, but my 1995 Flairside, he's clean AF.

[@timelordnoah5179]

Steel wool on the chrome and white spray paint would really bring this to the next level and make it a 5 footer in under another hour of work.

[@1leggeddog]

Basic maintenance is something i'm still learning as i'm restoring an 89 at the moment.

[@jamesretired5979]

Tape off a few inches above rocker rust and hit bottom with undercoating, looks great

[@ronaldwarren1267]

Ar the salt nothing survived that

[@codydonovan7356]

GMT800 Chevy's are the most comfortable seats EVER! 208,000 miles in my 2006 Tahoe and the heated leather seats work amazing!

[@taylor2105]

Totally agree about the seat comfort. But have you noticed the steering wheel isn't centered?

[@Iamablackkid]

These trucks are very reliable and strong 💪🏻

[@gavster89]

Surely that hole in the seat is for the 12V Milwaukee battery? You know, for the heated seat 😂

[@michaelblacktree]

Here in Florida, we have the opposite problem. Rust isn't an issue, but anything plastic deteriorates from the heat and UV radiation.

[@welndmn]

I know the deodorant works well for a squeaking belt, but they also make a stick lube for doors that works better and that way you can wear more deodorant and your friends will keep inviting you out.

[@Mojomasonlovin]

I just got my first truck and luckily the person I got it from took amazing care of it. It's in so good shape. 2003 gmc sierra 1500 slt. 150k. It's my baby I love her. I plan on having this truck and taking great care of it for years to come My truck is on my page of you guys want to see it! Let me know what you think!

[@andrewseiser410]

I put the same mirrors on my lb7 and I noticed the same issue with them, that they don’t rest in the correct place. I ended up welding a tab onto the pin that allows the mirrors to pivot. Making it to where they no longer pivoted, I figured it was a get what you pay for situation.

[@wantblackwolf]

See if you can swap the bottom part of the seat with the passenger, I was able to do that with my Dakota it was like night and day. It put the rip on the inside of the passenger side and gave me a cushion that seemed to never been sat on. It has 230k miles and still drives I just have to fix a couple of things to put it back on the road, might do that this weekend.

[@taylor2105]

It's a bit of work, but this does work

[@wantblackwolf]

@@taylor2105 On my Dakota it was just some clips holding the cushion on, didn't have to remove the frame. Fold the seat forward, pop the big clip off the back, then push the seat back to get the side clips, then it slid off the front. I never owned a Chevy so I don't know if it would be this easy.

[@99unclebob]

What a great video Rich, we get some of these in Manitoba , you took this truck from a Hell No answer to a Yes sure what time you wanna pick me up,Oh BTW thats a cool stereo you got there buddy, those 6 litres will not let you down as long as you do regular maintenance on them, I lmao the whole way through this, your sense of humour is entertaining as hell, AS Derrick would say, now ya got a goin to town rig now and the Mrs won't mind riding in it 👍

[@hotcheesesoup9776]

Keep going with this truck and Amazon stuff I’m ordering as I watch lol. 2005 gmc 2500 diesel here

[@Sydthesloth45]

You where right she's good from far but far from good 😂😂 good little winter pig

[@jacksgarageworkshop]

Excellent, I’m out in my workshop with Rich on my garage tv. Looks warmer there though.

[@madcat4563]

Dang, the interior looks surprisingly good, considering the outside.

[@WeaselBurrito]

If I lived where it snowed, I would 100% have a winter beater and my nice stuff would go into hibernation. I would add a louder but not obnoxious muffler and some Amazon LED lights in the stock foglight locations to finish out your truck. Because loud exhaust and lights get you the 2nd date with chicks who like trucks like that.

[@helifixer206]

LOL Great video once again! Man I hate those great big mirrors, they look so stupid, and 90% of the soccer mom trucks I see them on will never be hooked to a real trailer... I pulled a gooseneck cattle trailer for years with the regular mirrors, never had a problem, just talented I guess LOL

[@jonprovencebell4171]

I have the exact same truck, and a lot of the same problems like a small hole on the driver's side seat, a broken door latch, and even some rust under the doors.

[@justinvanburen8259]

That’s some nice upgrades!!

[@deadmemes2053]

Heck ye nothing better than deboss videos and warm blanket

[@savaix]

Love the gmt800 content

[@georgelockwood-lee4328]

Thank you so much, I think this video was made specifically for me!!

[@tranquility7692]

I have the same issue with my amazon tow mirrors. A video on a fix would be appreciated

[@braedon.builds]

2005 Silverado 1500 5.3 LS (best engine in the entire world) 480,0000 km on it. Never not gotten me to the beer store. Needs rockers and corners. New exhaust (tip) aftermarket radio, underglow. ***comes with STOCK RIMS*** $10,000 obo - low ballers will be ignored ^Every Ontario Kijiji listing for a bartered old pickup that will financially ruin you to safety

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

You seem conflicted with the Shell Rotella hat and the Pennzoil hoodie...which to buy???

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Same company. Shell for diesel, Pennzoil for gas.

[@leescales5216]

Great tips! I'm going to use these on my 2008 Suburban.

[@VW5767]

Mark, you have the best of both. The 77/78 grill and the 80 body as you pointed out the T tops.. The 6.6 is the best option because we all know the 301 is not up to par. I dig the red interior of this one.