Removing the step side bed on the C1500, is it savable?

[@williamhoffmam5830]

The whole KZbin world knew that truck glad he got it back. Look at the bright side he's got more content

[@patrickvanhoesen9425]

And another project. Lol

[@williamhoffmam5830]

@@patrickvanhoesen9425 he can drive us it put a windshield body work glad guy got caught

[@donhorner6019]

Like they need another project,but it’s time for her to get some love.

[@jamiemullen8772]

Let Allison have a day off. That girl puts in work. I love the fact she's spending time with her gmaw. That's good for both of them.

[@jamesglenn2006]

Tommy, get yourself a "descaler" for your frame from HarborFreight. It'll be easier than wire wheels.

[@charleybetts1053]

Really? How's it work?

[@1982MCI]

@@charleybetts1053 it’s a pneumatic tool and it’s got about 20 round steel fingers about 6”-10” long that shoot back and forth at different intervals and it strips the rust and scale right off the steel and leaves a smooth surface for refinishing. He can probly get one at harbor freight for $25-$30 but will be some of the best money he has ever spent in that store! Another good alternative is to see if there is someone in the Columbus area and I’m sure there is with a mobile, dustless blasting rig that will come out to the shop and it uses a combination of water and an aggregate depending upon what’s being blasted, that will have that frame clean in under an hour. Those systems do not leave any sand or dust behind that will interfere with the painting process.

[@MAJORAUTO]

Lol I just recommend the same thing and then saw your comment lol🤦🏻‍♂️, I left the link for him

[@thecapturban]

Also known as a needle gun, and a WHOLE LOT SAFER

[@robertfandel9442]

Called a needle gun in the metal trades also used for peening cast iron weld between passes.

[@bobgnarly1985]

Welcome to being every mechanic in Canada. Just a bunch of rust boxes

[@KeepGrindingGarage]

Hey Tommy I love the fact that your gonna keep the step side bed I have always wanted one..get after it man and keep up the great work man👍

[@NoName-yr1jv]

Learn everything you can from Jeremy and your Dad 👍

[@vaughnhill3437]

Bed liner saved the inside of the bed for sure.

[@paulbonner474]

Tommy, after you clean up all of the rust get a gallon of ospho metal treatment at your local paint store, this product will convert any remaining rust and make it ready for paint. We used this offshore to control rust. You can also spray it in the area’s that you can’t get to with a wire wheel or a needle gun. ❤️❤️ the channel 👍👍🤠

[@snopro5714]

If you don't have an air scaler you can use a body hammer pick side and tap, tap, tap on the scaley rust. Like knocking the slag off from a stick weld. Everything here in the upper peninsula of Michigan has rust on it. Have fun and keep learning.

[@DWO619]

Bro I've tried that before it won't work and then you'll have nothing but trouble it'll cause you more work and you'll regret it been there and done that

[@dw1370]

Those trucks will last forever. To get the rust off use an air scalar, much better then a wire wheel. Use a rust encapsulator to use on the frame. You have to keep that bed. You don’t see many of them around. They have plenty of parts available. Gotta like having people around to help you out especially Uncle Bucko.Keep up the good work

[@DWO619]

It won't work if you want to get the rest off get you some sandpaper and that's the best way to do it these guys are telling you to do this and do that it's just going to cause you more work in the long run it's just some sandpaper and get the rest off and you'll have a nice clean area to work with you won't have to patch anything up hang in there buddy looking good already

[@1982MCI]

@@DWO619 the tool he’s talking about takes the big chunks of rust scale off that will do nothing but shred your sandpaper the second it hits it. I think Tommy is planning on using a rust encapsulating type paint to coat the frame with and with that product you DO NOT want to remove the rust with sandpaper. It’s recommended by the manufacturers of POR 15 and other suitable products to leave as much of the surface rust as possible, do not sand the areas to be coated, and apply the product directly over the surface rust. If there is rust scale, then that needs to be removed hence why several guys recommended it because it does do a fantastic job of removing it instead of using a wire wheel to try and remove it and end up with half of it in your lungs and the other half in your eyes! It gently knocks any and all loose rust scale off and after a blowdown with the air hose, leaves it with a surface ready to apply the encapsulating paint. The more surface rust there is on metal, the better the paint product will work. This is for the POR 15 or SEM style of rust encapsulating paints that actually convert the iron oxide into a strong metal saving primer that forms a finish as tough as the steel frame itself. This is not a job for a Rustoleum product or Tommy’s favorite paint in the world, the amazing hammer finish paint he loves so much. Now if this were a body panel or something else besides a frame then I’d agree with you concerning cleaning the rust away with a good heavy paper after any scale was removed to be able to get down to good clean steel again but this is a completely different situation and if you apply the rust encapsulating paint to clean metal then it will possibly fail and flake off because there was no rust for the conversion process of the iron oxide to convert into a primer giving the paint nothing to actually stick to or bite into and then in a few years tommy will be right back where he is now with a rusty frame again and all this work will have been done in vane. So technically, both of you guys are really correct but it ultimately depends upon the final process that’s being applied that determines which process you use. Hopefully that makes sense cause sometimes my brain doesn’t explain things the right way anymore! Getting old sure sucks!! Sorry for the long comment but thanks for listening!! Take care and be safe out there!!

[@OriginalMomo]

Uncle Bucko - “I know shit” - 2022 …. 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulrm_7917]

Uncle Bucko to the rescue once again!! 👍🏻 Great job Gentlemen

[@sillycatthing]

Frame cleaned up pretty nice. Should look really good after wire wheeling it and paint. It should set just about perfect with a 4/2 drop. Keep up the good work!

[@hildysworld]

Tommy, get rust encapsulator from eastwood you can get brush or spray and it will make a hard black surface out of rusted parts you'll be amazed.

[@Chuck_S]

I love that truck man. Can't wait for more content from Gen 2. Glad everything seems to be going well with you. Love Allison too!! Can't wait to see her Dart finished and her burnin rubber.

[@teamasylummotorsports8352]

Yea makes me want to do my 95, it'll be next tho, the ELCO is first. The truck is running, the elco is in a million pieces. Keep doing what you do.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Great overlap content with OMG and the stolen dually. I found myself saying "Big Rob move your feet when your dad brought the skid steer in to garb the truck bed. Love the shot gun shells under the bed liner, I hate those things they cause all kinds of rot. Big Rob is a great person to have in your corner. Neighbors new house looks great, nice overhangs. That thing went up fast. Hope they are cool and car folks. Take Care and God Bless

[@jodywells7519]

You are a great young man Tommy! So easy going and funny ! Thanks for the great videos

[@donaldsmith5160]

Proud of you Tommy getting in there and working on your stuff it is awesome keep up the good work buddy

[@dobynose]

i already showed you my 89 with a vortec transplant. i was a solid square body, (still am) but im very happy with my c1500. great content, sorry bout your dads truck, and glad he got it back.

[@Ronzos_UTUBE]

That was my first vehicle I ever had. Came with a 350 and a 700R. Then as time passed I turned it into a racecar. I regret selling it, as a daily then to the track, it was a fun truck and I loved everybit of it. You will enjoy it for sure Tommy 👍

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Thanks for sharing and keeping us updated on your builds. Seems like everyone has at least one project build going on. Stay safe and well in this crazy messed up world. I feel the same way you do. Keep us updated. Artie 🇺🇸

[@aady4697]

It's heartwarming that your dad misses your messes.

[@Grayhawk1976]

Torches are your friend when it comes to stuff like this!

[@artgregory]

Truck is going to look sick with that drop. My regular cab shortbed was 3” 5” drop with belltech, it was green and gray 2 tone also like your dads. Keep up the great work man!

[@erickbauer8888]

I would definitely keep that bed. Step side are my favorite

[@jonathanlawson4667]

Truck is going to be beautiful and that color is one of my favorite 90s color blue!! That bed isn't bad I've most definitely saved way worse than that. Big rob is a hard worker God bless all of you guys

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

You and your family plus Allison and her family make for some pretty good entertainment sir. I like to see the behind the scenes, so to speak, things y'all do to get your vehicles race ready/road ready on a day to day basis . And that's what I get with all your channels. I'll be glad when Billy can put out more content close to what you , Allison and your dad somehow manage to film and edit for our amusement. It probably doesn't seem like it to you now, but you're living the life that many wish they had a chance to live! And you look like you're going to make the best of it with dedication, commitment and hard work. I'm always looking forward to another installment of what's going on with y'all's projects. Thanks for the work you and your's post.

[@stevequadnau]

Glad you clarified your call with Rough Country. I’ve heard nothing but bad things about their parts breaking.

[@williamhoffmam5830]

I've heard nothing but good

[@gen2garage]

Interesting , I’m definitely not sold on the RC kit , I’m still looking for options

[@troykidder4349]

Awesome video Tommy. Happy you and your family day was better. Always be blessed and happy.

[@greasemonkeygarage1896]

I’m excited to see you build that truck those are one of my favorite body style trucks that Chevy ever came out with eventually Allen one

[@1982MCI]

Tommy, do you want to just do a frame swap on that truck with a nice, rust free southern frame? Ive got buddies here in NC with stuff like that sitting around and since your planning on a motor change anyways it would only be unbolting 4 cab bolts and your front clip and move it all over to the new one, put new bushings in and bolt it back down. The frame would be under $500 and probly in the $2-$300 range which I think would be a wise investment but it’s your call buddy. If your interested, I’ll dig one up for ya ang get it as cheap as possible for ya or you can proceed with the old one. Just wanted to throw it out there for ya tho. Would be quicker and easier Edit: frame doesn’t look near as bad once bed and stuff was off and shouldn’t be too bad. It looked a lot worse when you couldn’t see everything. Good job young man!

[@jamesguerrero2687]

I saw ur comment I have the same issue and I happen to be in Nc is there a way I could get ur info or something cause I do want a frame swap on my obs

[@vaughnhill3437]

Those beds are expensive here in texas. But here they are generally rust free.

[@JohnnyBoy1969]

Yes i would keep that bed also Tommy its in real good shape! I have always loved step sides especially the older models so i love watching you all work on one.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Stoked to see this one done and the progress in between. Hope it turns out exactly how you want it. Just did shocks and front brakes on my Squarebody before I went to the Rod Runs. Gotta do calipers next.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Glad the truck wasn't tore up completely and was able to get it back. Leave it to Uncle Bucko The Bloodhound Like McGruff The CrimeDog. Took Bite Outta Crime.😎

[@RedEyedPatriot]

"I kinda missed havin your messes here" bro that fuggin killed me out. Man Do I miss my dad.

[@nashguy207]

Nice to see you making progress on the truck. Uncle Bucko to the rescue today! He caught the no good thief that stole your dad truck and the was a big help on your truck. I hate thieves and liars. I hated that for your dad and was so happy they found it. You are a great young man Tommy and Allison is a great young lady. I would really like to meet all of you some day. God Bless!!

[@claynesbit7552]

Restoring a 92 GMC Typhoon that came from up north. I hate rust with a passion now

[@billyray8062]

Keep up the good work,that`s gonna be a nice daily driver. Love the build content.

[@kencapps586]

Great content as usual, you could tell your dad was genuine in saying he kinda misses your mess around the shop. 🇺🇸

[@Michael-mz8qy]

Tommy your videos are great. Love all the content from you and your family. Keep up the great work on the Chevy.

[@kevtom1686]

Doing projects like this is whats going to get you guys the numbers yall need to make these channels work. These are builds we can all do to make our lives more cooler. Thank you.

[@cfmechanic]

Nice truck nice work. Really love seeing you work out of your dad's shop. The family atmosphere is why I love all your family's channels

[@USN_Ret-]

Glad your using the bed.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Don`t let them bust your balls Tommy. I`ve had Bauer tools for almost 2 years...Impact and hammer drill and I have beat the hell out of them, still going strong. Keep the bed, step sides are rarer than you think. Gonna be a nice daily. I have a 91 C1500 longbed with over 300,000 miles that the 700r4 finally gave up the ghost. Wish I could afford to have Dion rebuild mine. Stay safe all, God Bless.

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

I am glad I live in Florida, We took the bed of my 1990 GMC Sierra and there was no rust, it cam off so easy. Good luck with the restoration. Great video.

[@gregoryskelton9270]

hey tommy love the content you and allison put out! if you can keep and repair the bed it will be alot of work but will be a super cool daily!!! do what makes you happy!

[@brucewilson1118]

Don’t apologize Tommy! Best video ever. It’s real life

[@bcampbell6980]

It’s going to be a great build!

[@jamiemullen8772]

Yay Uncle Bucko. Saves the day.

[@Wolfe752]

Mr. Bill glad you got your truck back. I hate that happened to y’all. It’s like bad stuff happens to good people. At least they caught him and he’s where he needs to be. Good job uncle bucko for following that low life. Hope everything goes good fixing the side of your truck and thanks again for the channel I enjoy watching it. I appreciate y’all and i love the beanie and stickers. Also can’t wait for y’all to get more t-shirts and zip up hoodies so I can order them. Thanks

[@Fishingwithshawn11]

So pumped for this build can't wait to see the finished product

[@carolegischel8099]

Good luck on the new build. You will make it special I am sure.

[@bjfrazier4895]

I’m with the old man, I think your gonna love this truck! The engine and transmission you have picked out will be perfect. Figure out some kind of traction supplier to the rear axle as it will need the attention with that much hp. Another thing to look into is the sloppy steering and spongy brakes in these trucks. Easy fix with some research. I myself have a 93 GMC and I hope to see this truck of yours being enjoyed!!

[@allenbrixey1122]

Makes me miss my old 93 step side. Travel time conversion truck in indigo blue. It had a drop in the back factory, I think it was just a longer shackle.

[@my357mags]

I'd fix that box! The floor looks to be in great shape! I welded in all new crossmembers In a Ford ranger box that was way worse then that & I made all the crossmembers. Looked like new when I was done. I had that same truck as what your working on now only it was a 1990 Z71 4x4...that would of been about 25 years ago now! I have a all original...never seen winter 94 GMC reg cab 1/2 ton 2wd 8ft box 6.5 diesel I drive in the summer...just got it out of winter storage the other day! Enjoy your video's...can't wait to see more content on the Chevy truck! Have fun! 👍

[@smjhobbies4527]

Tommy,your a great young man.Im happy about the road you're on.You are going to far young man,I know it

[@swaycanales9513]

Been looking for one of those stepside bed for a while

[@Windemtight]

Ya know it's a good thing the included race trailer wasn't hooked up. Glad you got it back.

[@dhorn247]

I love my 92. I had the bed off last summer and the frame was in similar condition. Cleaned it all up and use a product called s.e.m. rustshield. It's like por 15 but half the price

[@rwn803]

Good progress on the truck today despite the morning drama. Looks like you guys could use a nice media blaster. It sure would save you a crapload of grinding and wire wheeling. I am enjoying the progress on all the family projects. Keep 'em coming.

[@DonCatherman]

You go tommy...you will appreciate that truck when you're done..good job kid,,,👍👍😎

[@j.cbaker6179]

Need to Wear that sear belt there Tommy, I love All of the videos. You guys are a tight family and so good hearted. Keep it all flowing

[@brucewilson1118]

Great video! Good job Tommy One of the best videos so far❤️

[@MrGixxer1300r]

As always Tommy great content. Keep up the hard work.

[@3rdgenjunkies57]

I bought Earthquake years ago just like your Dad and now I am slowly converting to m18 brushless Milwaukee tools.

[@hoodraisedperformanc]

Waiting to see what you all do with the engine. I gave my daughter an 89 that's been in the family since my grandfather bought it off the lot. Buy getting tired of the Ole tbi lol keep up the videos on this build

[@dougboone8904]

Thanks for the video it’s going to cool watching this truck come together

[@dirtyernie65]

Good job Tommy,man looks like they put a new house up right next to the Spot for the New Garage

[@shawncreek6652]

Glad to see the truck making progress! Keep making content, we will keep watching..

[@rayrussell6064]

To this day I haven't figured out what runs through thieves mind or should I say what's not running through there mind I have no patience for people that steal from anybody everybody that has anything has worked hard for it. It's happened to us to many times. Loving your build and looking forward to seeing it done you all have the best group helping you all. Keep up the awesome work that you all do for the sport and as always be safe 👍

[@smoke233]

Uncle Bukko’s shirt…. His picture w/ the quote “cause I know sh!t”

[@jeraldhite9744]

That bed is in great shape for the age. Frame is rusted but very salvageable. I would consider a sand blasting it for good rust free frame.

[@onlyychevys]

The old man misses your messes! Nuff said.

[@rustybinkley9697]

Its awesome with the progress yall make when your in the shop and having fun while working on the vehicles together

[@patricknash1198]

Truck is coming along nicely...you have a good crew...and the thief is real lucky the cops got him before Bill did...

[@brandonburdette7895]

Man I wish I still had my 93 Silverado extended cab it brings back a lot of good memories seeing your beautiful truck Tommy so thanks bud seeing you work on your truck makes me want another one #Chevy for life!

[@crazyd1377]

Tommy you a great dude! Stay that guy!

[@ace14529]

I'm glad ur dad got his truck back...some people just suck Hey, Wear your seatbelt! Invest in a torch setup...BURN those bolts off Save the bed Great Job Tommy!

[@ponypwr]

Entire underneath of the truck needs to be sand blasted. Then coated in por 15 or fluid film. Glad to see the truck project underway! Kenny is right Milwaukee is the ONLY battery powered tool to have. Our 1/2" drive m18 fuel impact gun is stronger than our 1/2" air gun, we restore tractors during the winter and have now purchased 90% of their line up.

[@donhorner6019]

Heat wrench time! I’ve had several of those OBS trucks really like them too. Time to get uncle Bucko on them cab corners.

[@joshmatlock970]

Ive started a obs step side project back last year sounds like we have to same ideas. Glad your dad got his truck back people suck sometimes.

[@Mr688895]

I am just wrapping up my 94 K3500. Converted the TBI 454 to a Vortec top end but it is still OBD1. Great build, going to by a nice truck when you are done. Keep up the good work. Nice to see you putting helping others as a top priority.

[@assaultlick2169]

Uncle bucko is the MVP for y'all today

[@txsailor57]

Rusty bolt tip. When using a impact wrench on tough bolts use the shortest heaviest extensions you can. Long extensions eat up a lot of the impact. More than one project gives you the ability to jump around when waiting on parts funds or just need a break from one.

[@jimcrowell5093]

Gonna be a nice one Tommy👍all the help and knowledge available there😁💪✌

[@ronnietippett1075]

Going to be a great and cool project keep up the great work

[@robertmukaida5408]

Tommy keep up the good work your S10 can wait keep helping Billy with his Nova build tell him for me that I can't wait to see the Nova done and keep on helping with the Dodge Dart looking forward to seeing that Project done as well okay

[@kevinfenwick3477]

Looks great Tommy! Now it’s a time and money ballet, I buy my stuff in the winter so buy spring I’m ready to take it apart and put it back together faster or like this winter it’s been sheet metal and all the other stuff paint bondo and primer. Keep up the great work on the channel love it!!!

[@mattmabus9406]

Keep up the good work Tommy I can't wait to see it when you're done with it. I like the idea of the budget build you can always upgrade parts down the road.

[@jimrobidoux8286]

I like it that you can hold it together it shows that you're pretty mature for your age your parents did a pretty good job raising you I enjoy watching your show keep up the good work sorry about what happened to your old man's truck that really sucks

[@jesseevans7974]

Glad to see you working on your truck cant wait to see what you do with it

[@mccandrj]

Milwaukee has improved, and I for the most like the options and the batteries I think are better.

[@hatefulnate]

Kickass content Tommy, you've got a nice obs. Cant wait for the next video. 🤘

[@LoveMuffin1729]

I've been working on my 93 also it's my daily I payed 300 for it and have a little over 2 grand in it now keep up the hustle and that truck is gonna be nice

[@RBelairjr]

I know some guys that would love to have a project like that. Hell here in New Hampshire that’s practically rust free. lol Stay focused, lots of good interesting content to be had.

[@Swamp-Fox]

You made some good progress on the C1500 Tommy! Looking forward to the build.

[@robinwendt5527]

Well see what the parts cost comparison to just buying a different one if it's not much more for a replacement bed then that might save you a lot of headaches and time. There's always fiberglass kits to do also...all stuff that ur dad and Jeremy can do on his channel! Might be cool to see the process. You have an awesome family that loves helping out and that's gonna make it fun

[@leewiedenkeller3790]

I just bought a bunch off rough country stuff and I was skeptical but after I installed it all man I was completely surprised with how good the product is and man how good it looked I am now a returning customer of rough country I say go for it man!!!

[@leewiedenkeller3790]

Did not realize I said man 3 times lmao 🤔🤦

[@CCRider5312]

Tommy good to see some insight of what you done with the Truck. Glad ur Dad got Truck & Trailer Back. I wrote a hilarious poem about the truck getting stolen and put in comment section of Bills video. 😂👍

[@gjponsford4892]

Great project truck, Tommy, she’s going to be a clean, sweet, blue baller of a ride!