DiResta Chevy Truck Restoration [Part 2]

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In part 2 of my truck restoration video, I finish the repair and restoration of my 1985 flatbed Chevy truck. To finish off the restoration, I am going to change out the gas tank, finish up the body work and put it back together, and give it it’s final paint job. Throughout this truck restoration project I learned a lot about the process and hopefully you did as well - enjoy the restoration!
Thank you for watching! please put your body work tips in the comment section!!!
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[@jimmydiresta]

every single time I step outside and stretch my comfort zone ...to learn a new discipline or expand on some thing that I am learning ...blacksmithing, knife making, auto body work...it is the true professionals that are warm and encourage me to keep going and learning and provide useful constructive commentary....And it’s the amateur or the do nothings, wannabes with little to no experience.... that are most critical with intent to insult.

[@jimmydiresta]

I delete the negs So ya may not see many of them.

[@joaquingarridotaboada3410]

Claro, me asombra la cantidad de cosas que te atreves a hacer y sobre todo a mostrarlas. Espero tu próximo video. Saludos desde Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸.

[@ALisMedium]

Damn right buddy.

[@icerazar713]

After the DiResta-ration, would this truck now be called a D30 instead of a C30? 😂😂😂 nice work 👍

[@troysgarage]

My experience has been the same. A hater almost caused me to stop my attempts to be a KZbinr. Glad I grew thick skin and learned this lesson!

[@MakeSomething]

Watching this reminds me of my Dad working on the old Chevy all those years. Beautiful work Jimmy.

[@jimmydiresta]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻thank you brother 🤛🏻

[@jerrywooton4308]

It’s a direstoration

[@186044army]

Jimmy does it have a remote start?

[@joshuapoche5137]

What you do for the dent in the door is while pulling on the glue sticks take a body hammer and tap around the dent. The metal has memory and by tapping on it gets the molecules moving again and gets it to stabilize

[@jeffreyrigged]

yep or even heat it some it will change it.

[@scrout]

@@jeffreyrigged yes, heat the area then cool it quickly with a wet rag and the metal will shrink ever so slightly

[@1jesussaves2jesusliv]

Is there anything you can't fix, build or make? I'm blown away of your knowledge, a gift definitely from God! I enjoy watching your channel.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Lacquer thinner is illegal? I'm assuming that's only in New york? Great video, my guy. I really like that truck

[@jimmydiresta]

Yep maybe just a ny thing 🤷🏻‍♂️ Bobby I love you 😘

[@BobbyDukeArts]

@@jimmydiresta love you too, man.

[@Jf_1900]

Big up Mr Bobby Duke

[@abitofapickle6255]

Definitely a new York thing. You can find lacquer anything in the midwest

[@DavidLeeKersey]

@@jimmydiresta California as well. Everything in has to be Low VOC for air quality reasons. Most of the Auto Body places have switched to a waterborne paint system and use a heated paint booth to "bake" the paint on after spraying.

[@muchopomposo.6394]

Excellent..! You can't whack a Diresta Built video. Always worth a viewing.

[@MrRogsmart]

"I'm just gonna go ahead and ignore that. Pretend like I didn't see it." Somebody has been watching ViceGrip Garage. Nice project. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@ytwdh]

Jimmy, you're amazing. You could make a video about needlepoint, macramé or crochet and I'd still watch it because you are the man.

[@9009matorres]

Jimmy’s clairvoyance is proven. Second time in recent weeks that I’ve said to myself, “I need a Diresta vid,” opened KZbin and BAM...video. Not only that, but a 34 minute banger?!

[@briansavage932]

This reminds me of when I was a kid, one winter I got to watch my dad and his buddy restore a 64 Chevy Impala. From the bodywork to the engine rebuild to the paint. Brings back good memories. Thanks, Jimmy.

[@ViceGripGarage]

Great Job man, looks really sharp!!

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you brother 🙏🏼🙏🏼 you found a good one ☝🏼

[@boone1958]

Jimmy had a perfect "Derek" moment when he saw the paint drip and said "I'm just going to ignore it and pretend I didn't see it."

[@corydriver7634]

@@boone1958 yeah I caught that too. 😂

[@chrisacres]

THREE CHEERS FOR DEREK!!! ILL BE DIPPED!!

[@tonybaggett1984]

Made him a good going to town rig.

[@springwoodcottage4248]

So satisfying & smile making to see the transformation. I have never lost the awe I have for resprays as the old becomes young again, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing & transforming my hard cold day into 70 degree weather!

[@SalandFindles]

LOL! You really got me with the drip edge part where you said you're just gonna ignore that and pretend like you didn't see it. It really harkened back to the Vice Grip Garage shenanigans.

[@jimmydiresta]

Of course 😝😝

[@markvreeken]

Very nice work and thanks Carolina for supporting Makers

[@Tater79bj]

As a former bodyshop owner, I definitely cringed at some of this. However, I really appreciate, and give you kudos for just going for it. Looks good 👍

[@tnoel374]

You made that truck look great good job. Paint drips and all.

[@camshend]

There’s a huge market for those badges. Square body guys would go nuts

[@lukuscarter3563]

Scotch tape works great to get orange peal outta wet paint. I use to paint a long time ago. But man you teach so well. Thank you Jimmy for sharing this series. Blessings brotha.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Behold!!! The rarest of the rare..., a triple "D" in all its glory (Diresta Duelly Deluxe)👍👍 WARNING! This restoration video contains 3 strong "R's: Reliable, Ruff and Ready, with scenes of drips, runs and orange peel.., Viewer disgression is strongly advised. The work performed in this video was solely intended for mature audiences only. If you are looking for concourse car show material, then perhaps this video isn't right for you.. To all subscribed viewers.... You are about to witness a perfect example and sensible approach on how you too can have a decent / CLEAN presentable work truck without going broke in the process or worrying about it getting scratched or dented sometime down the road . Please note: No Chevy's were harmed during filming. Awesome Job brother Jimmy! This was exactly the right approach on where to take this truck and where it needs to be. I'm 110% confident many will agree!

[@jimmydiresta]

Hahahh well said 🤘🏻🙏🏼

[@boondockthompson8190]

Brother, you have good taste in trucks. Love the 70's model chevy style. Good work!

[@BudionoSukses]

awesome restoration process with satisfying result. great job, bro!

[@richardpringle125]

After the DiResta ice pick.....now we need the fancy paint can opener and stirrer thingy. Great video

[@JerryRigEverything]

You mentioned in the video that you would link the specific paint. I love the color, could you tell me where to find it?

[@williamlivingston2929]

If you pause the video at 22:29 you can read the label. It says "Bright Medium Blue" from the Delfleet Essentials line. Also has some item codes that may be useful

[@Southernson-dy5nq]

Looks Great! I have a 85 C10 that I currently restoring.

[@the_cheese]

In 20 years I've been watching folks mix paints using those cups, you're the first person who has ever explained how the markings work. Thanks for this cool video, Jimmy!

[@patjohnson3100]

What a great job. That truck looks terrific. 30 years old and some TLC keeps it looking good on the road. I have an ex-utility company 70 Chevy half ton step side. Had the original 292 six rebuilt, and it just keeps going. Happy with a 50 year-old pickup. Smiles from the West

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

Every time I've ever done bodywork and painting, I've said "I'm never doing that again". I've been wrong every time so far. 🤣

[@jimmydiresta]

😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@mandyleeson1]

I have no intention (or skill) of restoring any kind of vehicle, but this is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding videos I've seen. Only made better by the excellent musical choices. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

Hey Jimmy, I think a lot of us would find it valuable if you did a vlog on the tools you used for this, what you learned and tips you could pass along. Most of us here are not auto body pros but would be interested in doing this type of restoration

[@rjsenn4142]

Loved when you fired it up! ‘75 Chevy custom deluxe was my first ride when I got my license! Circa 1983.

[@bthivierge]

Every KZbin certified mechanic in the comments: "YOU CAN'T DO IT LIKE THAT" Jimmy: "Hold my ice pick..." Luv ya man, never change ❤

[@bytesizedengineering]

Thanks Jimmy! I now have the perfect theme song to summon my Roomba vacuum cleaner.

[@big_boy-dm1yu]

2 года подписан на этого мужика, смотрю и восхищаюсь,руки у него просто золотые👍👍👍

[@Р.Гайнуллин]

Но, что-то не в этот раз.халтура

[@big_boy-dm1yu]

@@Р.Гайнуллин он сделал грузовик для перевозки своего рода хлама,как у нас в россии УАЗ на заднем дворе стоит навозом и мусором груженый,так и это у него,зачем вкладываться и делать конфету,если он у него под определенные цели

[@Р.Гайнуллин]

@@big_boy-dm1yu тогда зачем называть это рестоврацией?

[@big_boy-dm1yu]

@@Р.Гайнуллин Да хрен его знает,так по Лайту брызнул,да рыжики затёр,что бы до конца не сгнила)) сами же понимаете,что слово реставрация у всех разная,кто то на кривые стены обои поклеил и рестарацией назовет,а кто то до идеала доводит

[@Р.Гайнуллин]

@@big_boy-dm1yu так вот он сначала избаловал нас своими идеальными видео,а теперь фуфло задвигает

[@dwitcraft]

Great video. I would never think of doing this myself. Just watching this is making me feel great about my 30yo eyesore, but I love watching someone do it!

[@christianalmqvist5697]

I feel like any other creator would have stretched this build series into 12 parts

[@sgsax]

Things like this just make me want to get an old square body truck for myself. Also makes me think I can repaint my current car myself. Then I watch Ron Finger try painting for the first time and think maybe I'm crazy. She's looking good! Thanks for sharing!

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this Jimmydiresta: Hold my 🔧

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Positive, hardworking and inspirational. Especially during these times. Great job Jimmy.

[@acorgua]

Хорошо, что делал для себя, никто не оторвет руки за качество ремонта...

[@uzver88]

Особенно покрасить грязный ковролин

[@spbmade]

Всё с языка сорвали. Это не реставрация, а быстрый подшаманинг перед втюхингом очередному лоху перекупом.

[@bloodytusk9897]

Вообще не понимаю любовь американцев к тарантасам, такие гнилухи только в чер.мет. сдавать, а не шаманить. Всё кичатся, что богато живут, а нормальное авто приобрести, да хоть в кредит под 0.5%, душит жаба.

[@валераказаков-ь9з]

Рабочая лошадка! И не парятся люди, что кому -то не нравится! Главное тебя устраивает и вперед! Молодец!

[@VALINOK]

@@bloodytusk9897 А я не понимаю любовь наших к гнилым газелям. Из трупов последние соки выжимают люди.

[@KevinMalliaTheMaker]

I really enjoyed these two restoration videos

[@chetleonard169]

I don't know Jimmy, I doubt bondo will fix the "oil-can" spot. It will probably keep moving and crack the bondo brother.

[@jimmydiresta]

I shit. If that happens I’ll have to get it fixed 🙀

[@tgun5000]

@@jimmydiresta Probably a typo, but it's hilarious!

[@TheAirzuki]

A Wray Schlien shrinking disc would take care of that... they work amazingly well

[@chetleonard169]

@@TheAirzuki yeah, but he is already beyond that step.

[@gynat5968]

Passenger gives the handle a tug and promptly gets hit with a moonpie shaped chunk of filler... lol

[@grankmett]

I love this Olds Trucks! Beautiful work!

[@aaronmattia8998]

Definition: fuel tank sending unit - this is what tells you if you have gas or not gas. (This needs to be on a t-shirt, with a Haynes manual page)

[@4-6-3DP]

My wife is a sending unit. She tells me when I have gas, then sends me to another room

[@N1RKW]

Nice work! Square-body trucks without major rust holes are getting to be a vanishingly rare thing here in the rust belt, thank you for putting in the time, effort, and money to keep that classic beauty running and looking good. 👍

[@ulrichkalber9039]

about the dent near the right door handle: i wonder why the handle is sitting on thin sheetmetal without any support.

[@5in1killa]

80's vehicles weren't very good.

[@ckm-mkc]

Heat and fast quenching would have shrunk the metal - the problem is that it was stretched....

[@yosribahrini]

I have a dream ! One day im gonna have a vintage truck to restore. You inspire me all the time thank you Jimmy.

[@voltagedrop]

Did iRobot sponsor the music?

[@nortons4673]

¡Roomba, roomba! 🎶

[@matthewward5849]

Jimmy, I have been following you for years and I have to say. You are such an inspiration to me. To see where you were when I started watching you in that cellar in NY to where you are now. Man a lot can change in just a few years. I hope that one day I can be just a fraction of a maker as you. Keep doing you man. F*** the haters. P&L ♥️

[@pauldulworth2768]

If you were to make a list of things he can’t do I bet it would short.

[@jcrefasi1]

I was thinking about that and couldn't come up with much. I'm sure it could only be something in the medical field and then probably just surgery. But after a quick class who knows? Dude could probably put pins in a broke bone better than some orthopedic surgeons!

[@pauldulworth2768]

@@jcrefasi1 Agreed.

[@jimmydiresta]

@@jcrefasi1 😝😝😝🙏🏼👊🏼

[@jcrefasi1]

@@jimmydiresta ❤

[@jcrefasi1]

@@pauldulworth2768 and of course he could mfg his own surgical instruments and the pins to mend the bone!!

[@davebauerart]

Nice work, shows this kind of thing is just a lot a small details, and a bunch of patience.

[@Daweisstebescheid]

3% Hardener on top the putty, not the opposite 🤦‍♂️😂😂 24:30 🙈😂

[@erikrunas226]

Couldn't wait for this episode. It was most certainly worth the wait. The blue really pops. Looks good against the silver bed.

[@Stillnapie]

People really did not know what Bondo is?? This internet generation.....

[@spceinvdr6603]

Don’t fix, just throw away. This is the new school of thought.

[@RobotJustice]

This internet generation was just casually exposed to something they may not have run across for years otherwise, as well as had the product demonstrated by an experienced user.

[@TheMeta6]

Bondo is a brand name that's only really known in America I believe, I didn't know what it was until I started watching KZbin but I've known what filler was forever!

[@Stillnapie]

@@spceinvdr6603 Not really a school of thought.. more the economics of the current times...

[@861LJ]

Great job Jimmy! Love it!! Your hard work paid off! Looking forward to seeing all the equipment loaded on it!

[@____373]

Первый епт

[@srbocanegra5351]

this truck needs some Diresta mudflaps too! Awesome video as always Jimmy.

[@davidfernandez3554]

Beautiful! Thank you for keeping the Blue. Car need more color nowadays.

[@conradealie9304]

Great work Jimmy. You brought back the glory of that truck and it should serve you well.

[@florivaldopereirajunior5389]

Congratulations jimmy, your restoration was beautiful... thank you for letting us follow the whole process... strong hug

[@danielm.4076]

Jimmi, I watch you and admire you, I think I watched all your movies, but you have to learn a lot from your Polish colleagues when it comes to car restoration. You are welcome to Poland ;)

[@cps5698]

Love the rebranding hacks and the ethno-rhythm sound track!

[@shipwrightskills-keithmitchell]

Nice work Jimmy! It’s old gold now!

[@cheryldawkins7486]

The paint color looked much lighter in full sun. Beautiful work.

[@emanuelllaguno9542]

Watching this reminds me of my old days 70’s when I was able to do it. Nice work.

[@scottgammel5771]

That Chevy emblem is pretty sweet thanks for sharing anytime I have some free time your channel always has something to learn from.

[@Dvader1776]

hell yeah! good to see an old square body get the love it deserves.

[@twan923]

Reminds me of my dad's custom deluxe! That thing was a beast. He repainted it in a metallic blue about the same as yours.

[@phenixevelyphd2149]

Wow! What a great job. So much work, but the finished truck is good or better than new. Thanks for sharing. I really dig your videos.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@rcastillon1]

Very Nice!! I like the subtle "Vice Grip Garage" lines, "Pretend I didn't see it".

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

"A guy has to look away sometimes" :-)

[@ericstoever9577]

Should be a good work truck that will last for a damn long time. Bondo is an old friend... Thanks for sharing!

[@ARob-bt4dr]

I have to say, the grey of the primer is a beautiful color for that truck

[@ALisMedium]

Thinking I might need to make some custom logos for my pickup! Thanks for the great ideas as usual, Jimmy!

[@MattTester]

That blue is so vibrant, I really like it. I used truck bed paint on the bare metal floors of my truck too, worked great.

[@jasonsummit1885]

Looks awesome! Love the fact that you did this in a two part video instead of ten or fifteen part like some of the other KZbinrs have.👍😁

[@BillTiemann]

Nice! I don't know how many old cars and trucks I've picked up and done the same thing to. Great work, love the chanel.

[@yeahwellfu]

I was following the IG stories but always nice to have the whole process on one video. Nice job Mr. Diresta, looks pretty good

[@jonellis4606]

I just came across this video. Very nice! I really enjoyed watching the process. I hope to do a project like that some day. Keep up the great work.

[@a_Fax_Machine]

This gives me hope that I can do the body work on my Mustang. Granted, I have never done body work and have only rudimentary welding skills, but what needs fixing is a lot less than this truck needed. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@michaelnowak993]

Jimmy, great job for your first time!!!

[@glassblastcollision]

Noticed the lower cab at the back I saw some areas to smear some Vaseline over as its your work horse and not your show car. I used wheel bearing grease one time and it stunk so I use Vaseline to be a rust stopper. The truck looks good I'm impressed Jimmy!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Nothing like fresh coat of paint for an old Chevy classic! I think the front of your workshop above the garage door needs a giant DIRESTA stencil!

[@garymarlow9612]

My grandfather (born in mid to late 1890’s) believed Bondo could fix anything and everything! Legend has it that he repaired a cracked engine block w/ it but that is legend. Even though he passed 40 years ago, I still find an occasional “Bondo repair” around the property.😀

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Great video. Love the edit with the stoppages with the music. Keep on rocking

[@powderrida]

Surprised no clear coat. Very nice dualie, love the badges

[@danlynch1154]

Really nice Jimmy. Enjoyed the fix up.

[@jorgecarreon7934]

Amazing...Diresta trucks Last forever!

[@philipchandler330]

Fabulous job, good to see some old body filler techniques

[@АнтонМаслов-ф9б]

Отличная работа человека, с руками из нужного места! Всегда с удовольствием смотрю и любуюсь качеством выполненной работы.

[@_J.F_]

Did a very similar project years ago and loved almost every minute of it despite breaking skin on the knuckles too often for comfort. I cleaned off all the loose rust from the underside too and gave it a good treatment with black Waxoyl which not only protects against further corrosion but looks really good too. With the effort you put into this project I suggest you consider doing the same.

[@elizabethtablet7003]

Makes me want to get a shop one day and sit in it watching diresta videos.

[@benniehoskins4745]

As Always, Love your content and thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@jimspencer1077]

Man that's awesome you remind me of myself I've painted a mini trucks over the years I usually leave the hood off paint the hood off the vehicle then put it on

[@wagglebutt]

Missed an opportunity to name it Direstoration

[@ashishpatel350]

😂.

[@jeremyspecce]

It’s a new idea to everyone, once

[@7R15M3G1]

I was about to say that

[@DavidSchmitt]

Dirusta

[@76yugylf]

The custom badges were a nice touch!

[@trueblack6760]

What a fun project you have done! Looks so cute!

[@denisgourdon3769]

Yo Mr Diresta, Ton talent réside surtout, selon moi, dans ton efficience, omniprésente dans tous tes projets...tout est possible, tout est réalisable. Juste admirable. Big up from South France

[@tomim7187]

Perfect restoration for a real workin" man's truck. Looks good and runs. What more do you need! Great job Jimmy.

[@andyporterfield2381]

Looks awesome ! I love the color of that truck. Not to worry about the runs and finger prints. My dad always told me as long as it looks good at 50 mph .

[@ch72070]

Nice work! Funny when you put the front emblem on i wanted to see you push it down and cinch it in... it was like kissing without the pucker at the end.

[@catgynt9148]

Thanks for sharing this video. Last time I tackled a similar project was in 1970, on a ‘64 Chevy Impala. Many thin coats of OD paint. Preservation and paint techniques are the same but obviously coating technology has evolved. I was surprised that you didn’t do any frame rust mitigation before replacing the fuel tank. Crispy frame syndrome is common here in NE Ohio. Wishing you and your family a blessed new year filled with peace, prosperity, health and happiness.

[@donaldswink6259]

Your truck is absolutely gorgeous. Would love to own that.