Going All Carbon Fiber- Widebody C10 Backyard Build!

[@joasmolenaar4339]

I worked for an automotive company making carbon parts, we would use a large plastic bag that was basically a tube, and we closed both ends with the gum tape. It saves you lots of tape and decreases the chance of leaks. Love the build!

[@carbonfiber8071]

That works great, you just have to smooth the back of the mold, so it won't puncture the bag.

[@MLFranklin]

Dude, that is such a sweet truck.

[@ihaveboneitis8259]

I’ve probably seen hundreds of car restoration videos and even did a 73’ Camaro myself but never in my life have I seen someone put in this much dedication to a restoration and make there whole car out carbon fiber, I can’t wait for more videos! ❤

[@ag_trucks]

Much appreciated man👍👍

[@carbonguy]

Good job with this new part! Looks like you are getting more comfortable using the materials. I’ll try to answer your big question about the print through. When you infuse thin skin laminates you should use the green infusion mesh and not the red. The red has bigger spaces in the mesh and the green mesh is finer. The red will flow faster because of the wider mesh. When you post cure thin parts with the resin still wet or before full cure, the little blocks of resin in the mesh are shrinking at a different rate than the carbon with the resin in it and it affects the surface quality. One big help is try the green mesh. It will infuse slower so make sure the pot life on the resin will be long enough for a full infusion. I always recommend my customers do a flat sample test for every new laminate and resin used so they can see how fast and far the resin will reach during an infusion. Second is try to let the part cure between 120F- 130F, let it cool completely, remove the bag, mesh and peelply, put back in the mold and post cure. There are a few more options but those two should get you going.

[@jdmoody267]

I can't wait to see this thing finished! It's definitely badass

[@firstname3078]

We’re all cheering you on! Awesome job, dude!! Keep pushing!

[@Ca3ul]

C10 use to be my comfort place best truck I ever had, when ever I felt I needed let out some steam that truck use to help me out.

[@JarheadCrayonEater]

Hell yeah! I have a fully restored 1979 C10 with a Ramjet 350 and love it!

[@carsairsoft]

Definitely puts my crude fiberglass experience to shame. Keep it up bro

[@ag_trucks]

😂😂 it's definitely a complex process but it needs to get done for the highest quality parts possible👍

[@RencoSC]

There's nothing wrong with fiberglass... Carbon fiber wouldn't even exist without it. 🤘😁👍

[@TheNobodyZone]

I've got a '62 I'm going to make a carbon fiber mold for. I love your fender flares. They are spot on in my opinion. I love the era of your truck. I think I'll do one after my '62.

[@whatskookin6429]

Currently my favorite series on youtube

[@aceartdepot6198]

OH MY .. the love I have for old school trucks and jdm cars have clashed together thank you this is going to be epic

[@jeffallen3382]

A tip when doing the infusion, you should always let the resin enter the bottom of the part and pull the vacuum from the top. This will help reduce air bubbles that you may get in the resin. Air like to rise, not go downhill. Also I didn't see you using any breather/bleeder cloth? As for the surface finish I don't know but you may try using 2 layers of peel ply? That may help?

[@brentwiebke9795]

This is a very good point, running vacuum definitely reduces the risk for porosity

[@jeffallen3382]

@brentwiebke9795 thank you.

[@Onlooker71]

This has been fun to watch and educational. I can’t wait to see the side body panels as they’re much more complex.

[@yamahaxs6501]

These parts are looking insane!

[@lg8702]

Fantastic Alec!! Wow!

[@erikrummel6277]

It’s cool to watch your progress. Getting much better with the process.

[@naifalmalki8291]

Outstanding effort! Continue to shine brightly in your endeavors.

[@ag_trucks]

Thanks for the support, appreciate it!💪 lots more to go!

[@Papa-Bogey]

Awesome… fantastic work and the two pieces look phenomenal.

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words!

[@donkov5322]

Keep up the great wotk

[@TheLastTater]

You are killing it! I’ve really want to try this process for a few parts

[@captainfury19]

Great stuff…process is alien to me but still very interesting. I just don’t have the patience to follow such a meticulous process. Can’t wait to see the next vid.

[@Diospyros_texana]

This is such a wonderful build.

[@bospurgeon6002]

Can't wait to see it finished. Looks amazing

[@deancain9387]

you are doing fantastic! your learning curve is improving fast, soon you will be an old pro at it. to this day I still experiment withe different ways to get desired results.

[@MaXiMu5_]

Coming along! Great work!

[@ag_trucks]

Lots of work but it's coming💪

[@BrainsofFrank]

That headboard is going to look phenomenal once it's clear coated. Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful piece and a phenomenal job well done. Loving the build.

[@ag_trucks]

Thanks man! The clear coat will really make it pop🤙

[@FilterYT]

Awesome content! Thanks again.

[@MegaCoolshot]

Rule of thumb for epoxy, every 10 degrees Celsius above room temp you cut your cure time in half. You have an awesome oven so I would use it to your advantage. 24 hour cure time sucks.

[@craig7343]

Just truly inspiring keep going man so much talent. 👍👍

[@lewisflynn7018]

Tbh, I like the texture, It makes you know its legit

[@yvontheriault-f2o]

Looking good and very lite keep it up 👍🏻

[@MrLukacsa]

Looks awesome man good job

[@davekeogh]

Great job, looks amazing

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Getting the hang of it eh! Great job, so exciting waiting to see the rest of the parts.

[@jasonhovey815]

Awesome job

[@joewalton2726]

Great job brother

[@Doshinkyo]

I wouldnt worry about the print through. The early F40's have this and they go for more :D

[@brentwiebke9795]

If you warm up your resin it will flow better and eliminate some of the surface imperfections, also your doing it right by post curing the part on the tool, as you near the material TG it is good to have it fully supported or it could deflect. If you need stiffness you can always use some core, since your using using RTM I’d go with a close cell foam. Another option is you could combine processes as your shapes become More complex, doing this in your oven even at 80-100 f will help with resin flow, good luck and keep up the good work

[@JimmyLowe-o5p]

Goooooodd job brudah 😮😊

[@aka_king1001]

Dont take this as me trying to say i know better because i for sure do not. However if i was to be doing this being the bedsides are so large and have alot of different curves and such. I would start on the front fenders being they follow suit with bedsides but are half the size. then if you mess up its less wasted 2-1 basically just a thought same general shapes just smaller panels. just gives you a chance to work out all the curves and if it turns out good thats awesome and just a little more practice for all the curves and such otherwise so far im loving the direction you are taking the build. Cant wait to see the end result!

[@JeremyNicholas-s3k]

you can mix metal flakes in your resin to make it even wilder

[@rogerdelillo2394]

Your channel should have more subscribers

[@ultra4suzukisamurai679]

That’s badass!

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

This is awesome!!!

[@geniferteal4178]

You are inspiring me to make a part about the size of an outside door handle. It's nothing in comparison, so it should be so much easier but i've always put it off because i'm scared.

[@MitchellMcCracken]

That thing is going to be terrifying

[@dubhill9686]

AG All Good Bring It ! 👏

[@shawnjohnson9148]

Do you think you could do a video showing or explaining some of the basic measurements of the chassis? I am planning a build and absolutely love the stance of your truck. I am considering using your build for inspiration. Even a post on Facebook with a simple drawing would be great!

[@b_for_brett]

The proportions look awesome don’t they. Would be a great starting point to go off

[@cameronhansen5264]

So dope

[@jessdigs]

Hell yeah!

[@ag_trucks]

🤙🤙

[@IMCREEP1]

BTW I love what you are doing!

[@rogerdelillo2394]

Great job You should sell those tailgates

[@MaritimeHomesteader]

Wow dude great job on that one. Congrats bud

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much! 👍 it's so satisfying!

[@karlosmuschek]

Nice work👌

[@RECON-OD]

I LOVE THIS SERIS ITS SO COOL

[@davidklauer3422]

Totally badass!

[@ag_trucks]

Thanks man👍👍

[@JimmyFN1]

Sense it is all carbon fiber it is going to be really light and unless there is some sort of weight in the back mid mounting the engine might help with the balance and weight ratio of the car

[@carbonfiber8071]

Get some plastic to top your wood table with so it won't grab the fabric. You can use masking tape around a spot when you repair gelcoat, so you don't get it where you don't want it. You can also tape the spiral wrap to the back of the infusion mesh to keep it where you want it. I use duct tape, there's not much grip on the mesh. I use sign plastic (solid not corrugated) to make flanges on plugs, when making multi-piece molds. You can make templates to cut it by with cardboard. I make a bed of beeswax on the surface of the plug, to set the edge in, then clean up the inside edge so there's a sharp corner and no beeswax before making that part of the mold. No resin gets to the backside then. Make the flanges strong enough not to distort when you make your mold. I like more fasteners around the perimeter of multi-piece molds than less, and I keep them assembled for storage. Check your vacuum pressure when you make the part, it can be too much sometimes, and the fabric pattern comes through more. You can also spray resin in the mold before making the part, so it has a thicker outside layer. Looks good, just make sure your parts are thick enough, the weight difference in another layer or two isn't much penalty for the extra strength. Think about a light impact, even someone leaning on it, ruining your bedside. More layers of carbon or even a core sandwiched in. AJ Hartman has some good videos if I haven't mentioned him before. Looking good though, keep it up.

[@ag_trucks]

Wow, that's a lot of great info! Really appreciate all the tips👍 taping the spiral is a pain😂 for my quarters I'm going to do Just that for my flanges and I'm thinking of adding another layer of carbon for strength. Thanks again, much appreciated

[@royalmuslim9173]

@carbonfiber8071 it’s really awesome that you give such detailed advice for him. And he’s doing a great job. Thanks for helping out. And great job on the carbon fiber parts!!

[@MattDodd-j1x]

No such thing as too much vacuum with resin infusion. The point is to not have air in your laminate.

[@carbonfiber8071]

@@MattDodd-j1x All you need is to pull the material into the corners and crevices of a mold. You feed from the bottom and pull air from the top. The air is being pulled from one end and as long as the resin feed has no air in it, it's fine. How many resin infusion parts have you made?

[@MattDodd-j1x]

​@carbonfiber8071 I haven't done an infusion yet. Do you think my 18"hg dry vane pump would work? I've used it for vacuum bagging a wet lay up.

[@jannybravo8429]

You did well

[@squishyxout]

Thank you for wearing eye pro, those chips of resin flying everywhere during the peel ply removal had me concerned. I like your work, you are very thorough, last thing I wanna see is a post about you being blind in one eye.

[@TheHexFam]

Bro you should start making custom carbon fiber parts👀 also I’ll buy one tailgate off you for my 89 obs Chevy 😭

[@ej4851]

Great stuff. What tire and rim size are you running

[@JT-vy4iw]

New subscriber here

[@RandallBegay-jc8to]

Good job sir

[@ag_trucks]

Appreciate it man! 👍

[@ritchardposterior262]

This truck is going to be absolutely insane when its done. Someone needs to sponsor this man an Aluminium LS engine, it would be mind numbing if he went to all this work on carbon fiber body panels only to lose the weight savings to an iron block.

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

Disagrees in turbo noises

[@ritchardposterior262]

@@jeffreymoffitt4070 i have a LQ4 Turbo C10, Power wont be a issue. but if you can save 125lbs. why not :D

[@Officialsainthell]

Bro I can’t wait for this to be done are you doing the whole body?

[@CorySchadt]

Sick

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you man🤙

[@Trbdaboy0521]

So I see you're able to make more parts. Can you make me a truck too? Everything I find is rusty.

[@jdbwz5307]

I request that when the time comes, please explain all the ways you will fasten the panels. This seems to be glossed over in other videos I've seen.

[@mattglandorf9077]

seems like some compressed air would help you remove he peel ply.

[@Rat_Poison_Devil]

👍

[@jasonpaine9546]

At some point this truck needs to be at SEMA

[@staceymccloud6]

Short box shit box??? Just kidding. You had me at...lifting the tailgate one handed.

[@austin_dyer1821]

Are you going to try and aim for all the carbon weaves going it the same direction on the whole truck

[@justagame4939]

It’s leaving the print bc to little fabric add another sheet or a thicker layer and the print won’t be there :)

[@jdbwz5307]

What does the original metal headboard weigh?

[@IMCREEP1]

"Hi, do you have a ballpark estimate of the cost for completion?" just curious, THX

[@jeffrooster]

Is the entire cab going to also be made of carbon fiber?

[@celestialmachine]

Pretty sure dude aims to do the whole truck. Think its the whole reason he is being so paticular about the layups and quality.

[@ag_trucks]

Thats the plan, we'll see how my quarter panels go first🤙

[@viciousgrowth5344]

No hiccups? lol I seen all that product at the bottom of the chamber

[@charlesthomas6210]

Have you thought about different color carbon fiber

[@ag_trucks]

I have! And I will be getting into more fabrics when I get to the interior and trim pieces👍 I'm excited to try out different combos!

[@nezzyboiiproduction5529]

What tires you got on there?? A lot of meat😂

[@MonumentalMotorsports]

The print through is due to the amount of vacuum youre maintaining. You can actually have too much vacuum, I typically shoot for 20-24 which maintains a slick surface layer of resin

[@robertmarsh2656]

How can you call this backyard build

[@michelevitarelli]

Change the "Chevrolet" to "agtrucks".

[@Incaensio]

That's a bedside. Not a quarter panel

[@RadónNF]

Esperando otro video Disculpen mi ignorancia, se puede manipular fibra de carbono sin guantes?👍🇦🇷

[@ag_trucks]

Thank you very much! You can work the fabric without gloves but not the resin. I found out the resin is very irritating for the skin

[@RadónNF]

Gracias por el dato 👍 Saludos desde Salta 🇦🇷

[@Nova-m8d]

Thumbs down because there's no backyard.