Fitting window patch panels on our 1959 Chevy Apache

[@edwardallen1740]

Its a real pleasure to watch someone that knows what their doing. I can hardly wait to see the welds come together.

[@dannyjones8546]

I have a 55’ 2nd Series. I’m loving these videos, especially as I’m not a mechanic, welder, painter or fabricator. And my workshop will never be as good as yours. But I love tinkering and fixing. Guys like you show me the way and what you can achieve with the right gear. I’ve done things I never thought I could. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@pieterlagemaat611]

Dear Brent when I see you working on front window frame it is fantastic, you are a real artist.

[@rogercochran7468]

Brent needs to be up around 1 million subs. I can't belive he hasn't made it to 250 thousand yet this one of THE best YT channels

[@alanpaulick7815]

Brent thank you for the weekend entertainment. Take care and xatch in the next video.

[@1956fink]

Love this content. Like the old days watching Dr. Frankenstein build another monster from rusty dust. Great to see your magic at work.

[@garagehack2060]

Blaster Surface Shield is a very good rust inhibitor. It's what I'm using on my 66c10.

[@mikedavis3841]

I'm just glad it was you doing the repair instead of me it looks really good.

[@jackmehoff2961]

Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...

[@jimrky6062]

So good to see you back at work. Thanks for all!

[@murrayandru7527]

Little bit O Magic and GOOD TO GO ... Awesome Brent .... if it don't fit , make it fit .. Kudos

[@Walter-ri1li]

Brent your techniques of attackin' difficult and unseen rust and replacing it with what part needs to be put back in is impeccable to watch is very educational especially on a hood of a vehicle that's riddled with that kind and much cancer. Your an incredible minded man

[@jimternet382]

Brent, nice lessons on basic metal work! This is when a good fabrication person really shines!! Love the smile, love the fabrication, love the Channel! Thanks jim Pablo, don't eat all your yum,yums,at once ! Save some for your brother! Love your dog's

[@tylerbarrett6652]

I think this is the first "normal" video you've made as you've been recovering. I absolutely loved it. I take one look at that opening for the windshield and it simply looks impossible to repair... but you frequently confound the impossible. Thanks for sharing this with us. I think you are making the right call with that rust converter stuff... so good luck in your search this weekend. Can't wait for the next upload....

[@tomandpeg4818]

Really nice ad hoc fabrication. As usual, you make it look easy, which it isn't.

[@Turbo-Drew]

Awesome as Always... Wow that took some work... But fantastic result.

[@mikeramirez913]

Metal work, like the old days!!!!!!! The best

[@doylelindsey3706]

Love how you take a rust bucket to a nice truck . You are one of a kind person.

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

Ok,I saw the frustration and thoughts and I knew you would get it, I love old cars and trucks and I'll catch ya on the next one

[@tomrolando6115]

I’m always amazed at how you can make something out of nothing. I envy the talent that you have. Hope the fire will not hinder you in any way.

[@keysangler247]

Mortske gave you another shout out in his lastest video and he encouraged his viewers to check out your channel as you rebuild. He has my respect. Thanks for the video I look forward to the next one.

[@bennym1956]

Ohhh, I miss my 1959 Chevy Apache stepside, had 327 cu in 4 barrel Quadrajet put in, 3 speed transmission and very, very little rust ! I forever regret selling it.

[@richardhill4862]

This old Apache has a cool body style. Nice one!

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

I'm not comparing. But watching you work reminds me of my Pop. (You're a lot younger than he was when working), but when he was working and really concentrating, he had this habit of squinting and sticking his tongue out one corner of his mouth. You don't but was thinking if him, he'd have a mouth full of sparks and rust. Enjoy watching you work and hearing your commentary. (Pops parents, my grandparents moved from Canda around 1898 to California to work on the railroad, My Pop started working for the railroad right out of high school in 1926 as a Machinist).

[@papeep2694]

Cab brows are one of the toughest patch panels in my opinion. So much suck but you are marching right through it. Making it look easy. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@stevensilver1014]

that's what I enjoy about you not afraid to tackle anything

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Brent, always enjoy your program and also learning a great deal about metal fab. Thank you. Be good and take care. 👍

[@burtonr]

Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to explain it all so thoroughly. Such a common rust area that needs repaired. It's good to see someone walk us through it in such detail. Looking forward to the second half and the result! I'm sure it will turn out great as always

[@jimrobin98]

Its going to be another great project! I do enjoy watching you do wonders with the old cars and trucks!

[@paulfarley9542]

I'm glad you are back doing fab work

[@VorlonFrog]

You got my thumbs up as soon as you started drilling out the spot welds in the old roof line. Tedious, slow work, and a total mess if you're not very careful. Even if you are very careful, it's a LOT of work required.

[@rondunlap4628]

Nice turnaround Brent lookin good

[@allanimalstaxi]

Well Brent, at the end I thought Pablo was driving the truck, he had you blocked out, ha, ha. You make the hardest jobs look so easy, I guess it is your engineering mind set, and you love a challenge, because I have seen you do so many I cannot count, and they all come out looking beautiful. I was thinking about your shop and maybe you already have all your plans done, but I would have a lockable room for your costly tools or other items. I am saying you cannot trust anyone, just in case of a break-in or who knows. Doesn't hurt to plan for everything in these times, and the room can be small to medium to large and be an office with a closet. Take care my friend.

[@albertorozco5981]

Spot welds are the worst. Hard to find and harder to drill out. It will kill your drill bits. The spot weld bits need to be of very good quality and that means expensive. Glad to see you back at it again Brent. 👍

[@williamglaser6577]

Thanks that was fun. Normally I mute the music, but I liked the tunes you put on this one.

[@donames6941]

Brent once again you took the impossible and made it possible i would of been looking for a old cab to cut the top off of and you just showed me that my way is tons more work thanks again for the schooling

[@TrendsbySterling]

As always Brent, another fine fitment!

[@tombrenes2411]

Awesome content Great build series Love all the hard work

[@terrenceadams3481]

Hey Brent! Looking real good. It will make a real nice daily. Nice work my friend. 😀😀

[@PaulJFleischer]

Brent, you are a cool guy. The windshield part at the beginning. Ha!

[@jimbojones101]

Loving watching you hit your stride again, Brent. Kudos, my friend.

[@stucook8622]

Happy Friday! Thanks for another great video 🐾🍺

[@PatrickKraemer5]

Very fine and detailed work on that pillar. Good job.

[@johnblake3863]

I love that machine that stretches and shrinks!! Nice to see it in action.

[@patrickfahring6086]

Thanks a lot for the sheet metal lessons. I'm glued to every episode. I always learn so much from your presentation and my interest. Wish I could fly over and drop you some rust converter.

[@fixins]

Brent is so cool, he could have made that whole repair and not even moved the sun visor.

[@markramsey-uc3yp]

Nice fixed the truck. Good job

[@JimBosGarage49]

You teach me new things and build my confidence every time I watch you work. Thank you so much for the information you pass on to me. I would love to come work with you some day.

[@mixerman1]

Holy Dinah was that thing rotted in there. As always Brent does his hocus pocus. Thanks for filming and we'll catch you on the next one...later! 😁

[@christianmccollum1028]

I thought the 2 or 3 feet of windshield seal rot on my VW bus was bad. Man! This truck's was GONE! Great job!

[@michaelharrelson3706]

That is incredible! Great work! Great recovery from your fire! You are the best!

[@terryeustice5399]

Brent good to seeing the fabrication again. Your the best. But, this Apache is going to test you with that around the window. Appreciate you sharing! 💯👊👍

[@davemcgaffney9401]

Brent... I always enjoy your videos and your humor but most of all enjoy your "jazz" selections... Looks like you are recovering from your major fire which is great... I hope you build the numbers of subscribers to really recover...

[@kbschulze]

So glad you did not weld that without shooting in some rust converter. I really admire your work. BTW I found your channel right after the fire so I didn’t have a lot to go on but i could tell you were a good guy so i went and checked out your other stuff. I subscribed from the first video I seen (fire aftermath). Your wife is a real sweetheart and so supportive of you. Strong woman. Continue to pray for you both.

[@PapiDoesIt]

My first foray into bodywork was similar to what you're doing. I was 13 and my grandfather wanted me to patch a rust hole behind the rear window of his Ford.

[@rcharles6123]

Hi Bren it's Ron in Ontario I first started watching you when you built the 51 Merc monarch and I may have missed the it but didn't make it through the fire really love that car. Have a happy Canada Day I love you watching for the next video

[@nicholasarrigo3733]

you can use the works towel bowl cleaner to kill the rust and it works awesome and its cheap .thanks - nick

[@EdwinCabrera-jx1oq]

Considering what you have to work with you're doing a good job Brent keep up the good work. Stay positive cuz you're doing great considering the fire

[@billyhaddock5540]

The windshield areas is looking great. Like u stated, it's not a show-truck. Cool Pablo taken a Boot with u at the end. lv from florida..

[@jamesfairbairn1588]

Always learn something new when watching. Thanks for sharing

[@rogergonsoulin9675]

the scope and difficulty of the repairs you take on as if they’re easy is amazing to me. Thank you very much for the content. What about an update on the shop rebuild? All the best.

[@faerieSAALE]

Brent, I learn so much from watching you work - especially concerning sheet metal!

[@larrybailey43]

Sure glad your saving that truck !

[@dwaynea8177]

I so enjoy watching your videos . I Learn lots from your content. Keep it up Brent.

[@timr.3108]

Works coming along great. Keep up the great content.

[@davidhatch2558]

Awesome job as always. Keep making progress

[@deanbrunner261]

Hello from Memphis. I had a 55 Chevy truck in the 80s. I wish we had the tools and repop parts that are available today. Back then they were just old trucks. I drove it till the wheels fell off literally.we put it on a lift and the passenger side front wheel hit the floor. Broken/ rusted parts ever where. Best $500 truck ever

[@grahamsmith753]

I'd love this truk, looking so good

[@fonhollohan2908]

like this old little truck! the blue with that patina looks great.

[@Telephony954]

Pretty much anyone that has had an old truck has had to deal with the leaky rusty windshield area. Your skills at making that look easy are overlooked. It is so easy to screw these up. can't wait to see the next in the series. Thanks for sharing. Be well. Hi Ester.

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Seperating spot welded panals can be a real bear. I found that slipping the blade of a very stiff putty knife blade between the panels and then whacking the blade with a hammer as the blade is pressed againt the drilled joint works a bit better than twisting and prying the panel pieces Usually its enough force to pop the remainder of the weld It's a dirty job but somebody got to do it TY 4sharing BTW : That chisel/peen streching trick as a new one to me ..it makes sense and works great Thanks

[@SPUDHOME]

I have never ben into body work, scared 😱 i think, but i always thought welding panels together cant be very strong. Bondo held most of it. Then i see brent drilling spot welds, ever what 6 inches. That is all holds body panels together. I wish i knew this 50 years earlier i would have wanted to try. Brent you are a educator

[@jjock3239]

I am amazed at how carefully you thought out this window repair. I was thinking you would have used clecos to hold the front brow panel in place, but I can see why you used the short metal screws because of the minimal amount of room for a proper fit. Great work!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I was amazed on my 62 how uneven all the spot welds were, but back in the day I suppose it was more about getting it together more than accuracy. Nice work, this thing is rustier in this area than mine was but it'll be good as new...well solid, in no time!

[@robertbennett9243]

MAN that was a lot of rust and work. You make it look easy. Hopefully the windshield will fit. Keep up the good work.

[@damianjackson9084]

That looks awesome you make it look so easy

[@SchysCraftCo.]

wow its always worst then you think. cant wait to see more videos and projects an updates soon. keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work brett. Fab on . weld on. keep making. god bless.

[@stanleymartin1613]

Cool stuff. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

[@johnkranz4004]

Brent you are getting it done just going to take your time It’s looking good so far

[@stumpy2816]

Man that was fascinating the way you made it all fit. Guess that is knowledge coming in to play.👍👍

[@robclawson2931]

The brow on the cab makes the truck in my opinion.I don't know how and why it's not rusted out.But glad the old girl is getting the attention she's deserves

[@robbieautrey3158]

Great fix on the windshield opening Brent.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Great job! That area above the windshield does not look like fun to fix!

[@briankinnear7461]

Great work. That windshield came out way too easy....yikes!!. Thanks for sharing. Pablo seems to enjoying the ride and checking out what's going on. Look forward to the next one. Be safe and stay well.

[@Mr49willys]

Amazon for rust converter the brand I bought was oxy-gone works great

[@marke.howerter-american526]

I like that bluegrass version of The Truck Drivin Man song

[@johnwhitehurst474]

Back into it, waiting to see what you will do for shop design.

[@geoffreymills9932]

That's some great Fab work for the corner and it helps that you can still get new pieces for the upper parts, nice work Brent, this is looking great

[@garyb.4080]

They put spot welds in good back in the day, and you had some real metal to weld to, great job!!

[@tommyg7381]

I had lots of old trucks many years ago. But i never could find a 66 GMC short wheelbase fleetside. I always wanted a 66 GMC since i was a teen

[@galenwalker165]

Looking good nice job. Really in joy watching you

[@jameswood8564]

As always, it's great to see what you've been working on!

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Your doing a fantastic job considering you don’t have most of your tools, been following the truck videos awesome , there are a lot of good people out there helping you get back where you were, hope you get your rust converter, although by the time this comment gets to you I’m sure that’s well behind, keep trucking buddy😀😀

[@Roger-hq1yt]

Excellent, you gotta kill that pesky rust for sure.

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Nice progress!

[@nonsmokingsage]

A very difficult repair, good job!!!!👍👍👍

[@dayslife]

C'mon Brent , you're getting too fancy with rust converters 😁, doesn't look that bad , a little wire brush , some old canadian tire tremclad rust paint and like you said it will out live us all 👍🍺

[@robertjean659]

Nice work there Brent, there’s no way I be able to tackle that. Well done. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@Bman2020]

It’s cool that those roof panels was available you made them look easy nice work Brent 👋👍🇨🇦

[@kodak_jack]

When you first brought that truck home, I doubt any of us ever thought there was that much rot in it. Not a lot to work with, but your fixes should work great. Getting a new windshield in should be interesting. That roof was bad enough that I would have been tempted to find another one and do a roof swap.