Gutting the cab for the 2015 Silverado mistake and attempting to reassemble it. (Part 5)

[@richiebasdeo1480]

You totally insane who you trying to fool when you complete the job it would have cost more than its wort plus it never be the same

[@vehcor]

Just because you lack the skill, knowledge and vision to do something, it does not mean everyone else does. I might like the work but I am certainly not going to do it for free and absolutely not going to pay to do it. So you are clearly wrong there and as for not being the same... It will be better! How about you give some support to your wild claims other than the standard brainwashing about wrecked vehicles? I'll be waiting.

[@Cruelaid]

To funny 😁

[@josephliptak3183]

@@vehcor well said, !!

[@mitchkennedy11]

@@vehcor all I know is my 64 old mobile Jet star 1 sat in a field for about 25 years. Started right up with fresh gas, The guy that bought it for $2000 drove it onto the flat bed. He never even cleaned the gas tank. He took me for a drive once it was running. still needed paint and some frame work, Brian if your out there. I want my car back. I'd gladly pay 10 and it sold for 3500 new...

[@bartjones1827]

@@vehcor I've been doing this for about 30 years and back up your claim about ending up in better than new condition. Many factors lead to this but most of all it's the care of one guy building a vehicle with more time and care than one built by a guy that doesn't give a shit what he sends down the line. Additionally, once all of the wrecked/damaged parts are removed it's not a wrecked vehicle anymore. Another thing I've noticed is that when rebuilding wrecks it is often possible to double your money. Far better than any of my other investments. Now, that being said, someone built that "Mistake" truck at some point and sadly there are people putting that crap on the road too. I'm glad you aren't swayed by people that bash you because of their ignorance. Please keep posting these inspirational videos.

[@NO-background-music-in-videos.]

Also want to thank you for posting this WITHOUT the annoying music overlapped over the video..

[@cocosloco135148]

Agree with u Normal sound its better then annoying music

[@vehcor]

You can thank your fellow viewers for that. It was all their idea. I fix cars, I needed a little guidance on the whole video thing. lol I lower the background noise when I talk but it does give some nice fill in between me talking instead of just silence. At least that is the way I look at it. Thanks for the support!

[@aklcx]

@@vehcor I think you should take your top off in your videos ;)

[@SwapPartLLC]

@@aklcx If he does that, his wife will probably be in the way a lot.

[@jeremyroney9942]

I actually like soft background music during the time lapses. Otherwise it just seems like dead space

[@Josh.Straughn]

My favorite line and i can completely relate to this "If I needed it, it would have definitely broke."

[@vehcor]

Just being honest. It happens to the best of us. Thanks for watching.

[@rogueranger7989]

Murphy's Law

[@charleschidester6767]

My second time watching the series of the mistake truck. I have to say that the thing that keeps guys from doing this type of work. Is that it's a lot of WORK. Keeping track of all the small stuff and because you have put in the years getting to know GM the way you do. Isn't a discipline most people aren't willing to invest in. I admire your business plan. You actually take a wide look and make intelligent decisions. Most guys fall in love with a truck and can't separate the love from reality. Thanks sincerely for sharing your immense knowledge.

[@andrewshutty3345]

Hey there, my name is Andy, grew up in the NW suburbs of Chicago in the 70s n 80s, You Sir represent all of the good hard working SMART guys I knew and grew up with. You are a master mechanic for sure. Funny, you sound just like my uncle Jim. I am glad I found your channel . I could sit here for hours watching you wrangle this truck back into shape, but my wife came in and said "oh, thats nice, lets watch watch a movie"! LOL. I tried to explain, but the movie it is tonight, I look forward to the completion of this build and just wanted to say great work! I can take things apart really good, its putting back together where I wish I had a pal like you around! Rock on..

[@vehcor]

Glad to have you with us! My task of any project is taking things apart. Putting them back to together is just a necessary evil I must overcome to finish the project. lol I do enjoy seeing the progress as it goes back together though. Thanks for watching.

[@lancpudn]

Man your work rate on this project is Phenomenal saying as you're a one man band. Love this series of breakdown/build videos.

[@vehcor]

It has all been prep work so far, pretty easy. I will get help when it comes to the body and paint work, I hate that part! lol Thanks for watching!

[@PhillyPhilFaReal]

@@vehcor You're a beast man.

[@vehcor]

@@PhillyPhilFaReal Thanks, you will really like the next videos when things really get done! Thanks for watching!

[@Potatofarmer1898]

The amount of craftsmanship you put into this truck is incredible. Talk about better than ever?! Just the amount of knowlege you gained from pulling three trucks apart and putting them together is priceless! Anything goes wrong with these trucks and you can visualize in your mind exactly where to go. I am Instantly addicted to your channel!

[@vehcor]

I try to make them as good as new or better every time. Some people think they can never be the same after an accident so I try to show them otherwise. I do know this truck and a lot of my other builds inside and out. lol Thanks for the support!

[@apuckett1971]

Man you're a mechanical artist. Way better than any of the TV shows that spend 80% of their time advertising and not teaching. I've been rebuilding Duramax for years not to the extent that you do but cutting out rust and welding in new panels, head gasket jobs injectors. You inspire me to do even more.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, one thing I don't do is rust! I hate it! Good luck on your projects! Thanks for the support!

[@cjalfonso2212]

This guy amazes me. These expensive trucks are like huge, complex puzzles. Wow, great work

[@vehcor]

Thanks, all vehicles are just big puzzles with awkward pieces. lol Thanks for watching.

[@marctompkins3001]

For all the times I couldn’t figure out why my truck cost 57,000.00 now I understand why. Look at all that crap, that someone had to draw, manufacture and install. Unbelievable!

[@HarmonHeat]

It's amazing how they fit all that in there

[@tslater1989]

Exactly. When people cry about how much more vehicles have inflated over incomes. I just mention how mich more safe they are. The creature comforts. The materials used. Etc etc. It starts to make sense then.

[@dealsfromvirginia1773]

@@tslater1989 I'm sure a 30k Honda has all the same stuff in it.

[@ninjamaster3453]

57k? Waste of money. 20k is pure profit to the company to gut jobs and send to china.

[@tslater1989]

@@dealsfromvirginia1773 it does for the most part. But when you price an economy car from the late 70s to now. Still equates similarly.

[@jmax313]

I work for G.M. and it's a pleasure to see someone who just takes his time and has a knowledge of what it takes to do it right. Great job Vehcor.

[@vehcor]

Do it right or don't do it at all. That is how it goes on this channel. Thanks for the support!

[@combatmedic3347]

The gentleman is my 'go to' guy for videos. Hard working, no bull. Best on you-tube!

[@vehcor]

Thanks for the support!

[@Mtlmshr]

As a car builder I will say that I find it amazing that you kept track of all the correct hardware,clips and all!!!

[@vehcor]

It helps to stay organized. I dusted off an old method for this one.

[@lewhaugh]

Real craftsman with a great subtle sense of humor!

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@carthrasher8022]

Excellent find on the parts cab! Glad you can keep it all straight. Loved the " if you can't remember, watch the Utube video"!

[@vehcor]

Yeah, I'm glad it came along and with all the little bonuses it ended up being cheaper than repairing mine plus less work. One of the perks of making videos is I always can refer to them if need be. lol Thanks for watching!

[@jtssf1234]

Enjoying this series--Hope to do a rebuild in my retirement.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, that is exactly what I want to do in my retirement as well. Thanks for watching and good luck on future builds!

[@qunicetoole7497]

Woww!!! You're basically a One man assembly tech, without a crew, man o man...that's totally amazing how you're able to step by step deconstruct and reconstruct a truck in that manner, excellent footage content, and Kudos...brother, you definitely have the patience of Job! Can't wait to see the finished product. 😎👍

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I have done quite a few truck rebuilds so my process has gotten fairly efficient. Thanks for watching!

[@tonyfrank8528]

Holy crap man! I have to take a picture of the brakes on my truck to make sure I don't forget stuff!. Respect man, you have mad skills.

[@vehcor]

After you take a few apart, the picture is kind of stuck in your head. lol Thanks for watching.

[@shawn467]

Wow! You have to have patience when a rebuild is that involved. It's very cool to watch it come together for me in front of the laptop screen so it's really got to be satisfying for you when it's completed. My hat is off to you.

[@shawn467]

Also, it's probably too late & you've already salvaged the one off of your parts truck but I see on a Alabama craigslist a complete heater/ac assemble for $100. Just an fyi bham.craigslist.org/pts/d/calera-15-chevy-silverado-hvac-assembly/6771696566.html

[@vehcor]

It is really fun to build it. I like to take things apart and seeing it come together is what motivates me to put it back together. I will use the one from my other truck but thanks for the parts locating work. The problem is shipping is costly and there are lots of little parts to get damaged. That was a good find and I might have jumped on it if it were local. Thanks for watching.

[@cap2c484]

You make this look far easier than it actually is! A lot of skill and experience on display here!!

[@vehcor]

Really guys, it isn't that hard. Maybe a little scary but it is just a bunch of bolts. Lots and lots and lots of bolts. lol It gets easier with practice. Thanks for the support!

[@edvisme]

You are more man than I am. I would be lost in that dash with no chance of all of those wires and such finding their correct place. Looking forward to the next video. Thank you for sharing this and the other projects. I find them very interesting.

[@vehcor]

Eh, I have had lots of practice. If I was starting out on a job like this I might be a little overwhelmed but after doing as many as I have, it is just another night's work. lol I'm glad you like them. I honestly never thought people would want to watch me work or I would have started this channel years earlier. Thanks for the support!

[@gtoger]

Much respect for the work. When I have the interior of a vehicle broken down I typically use the opportunity to add some sound absorption. The added weight and a few bucks is worth the quieter ride to me. As for the naysayers on the truck's value, it's true that the market value will not be equal to an otherwise identical truck with a clean title, that's not relevant if the fella is building it for his own use. He's investing his time in lieu of the additional money that a clean truck would cost. It's a reasonable trade-off for him. Plus, how do you sell merch on your KZbin channel if all you're doing is going out and buying a used truck? :)

[@vehcor]

This guy gets it!! That is exactly how I went into thinking about this build. As it turns out these things are in such high demand they are bringing 80-90% of clear titles with rebuilt branded. I can't even buy a salvage one that needs work for what I will have this one finished for. Thanks for the support!

[@clayfree7428]

I’ve got to eat crow over a comment I made a while back. I said something about the time and cost of rebuilding a wreaked vehicle vs just buying a new one. After watching MANY of your videos I can see with the knowledge and work space and tools....you could actually come out ahead by rebuilding you a truck. I live in Alabama and I noticed that a lot of guys up north have to deal with rust on most all of there repairs. I’m sure that sucks if you live up north. We don’t even know what a salt truck looks like down here!! Lol I watch a lot of vehicle rebuild and repair videos on You Tube and your Channel is my favorite! I love the way you just film the work and then voice over what you are doing. Your to the point and that makes your videos enjoyable too watch. Keep up the good work!

[@vehcor]

I have to admire anyone that can admit they were wrong. You have earned my respect! I have been doing this for a long time, rebuilt over 1000 vehicles and have never lost or even broke even on one, so I was pretty sure this was not going to break that trend. It turns out this might be one of my best investments yet ( I over figured the parts prices and under-figured the resale value by a lot). I hate rust and it is the reason I buy a lot of my cars from the south. It is also the reason I sell a lot of my cars quickly up here. A bonus I had never thought of when I started buying southern cars. I'm glad you like the videos but I cannot take all the credit. That was my viewers' suggestions to make them what they are now. Thanks for the support!

[@clayfree7428]

vehcor Keep up the good work and great videos! 👍

[@vehcor]

Clay Free thanks, will do!

[@MyDailyUpload]

Your experience shows. Even when I take pictures when I disassemble things, I have a tough time getting them to go back and I often find leftover screws. I think next time I tackle a project, I’m going to get a paint pen and mark every screw hole. My old eyes don’t see them so well and even if they have molded-in markings, I often miss them.

[@vehcor]

I have little tricks I will share in my tutorials eventually. I do still snap some pics from time to time but it has been a long time since I have had to refer to them. I do occasionally end up with a leftover and have to go back through the process in my head to figure out where it came from but they all find their home eventually. It helps that I pulled the parts cab apart first and learned where everything goes on something I don't have to put back together. By the time I was taking this one apart, it was really the second I had done in the same day. Whatever method works for you is the best, there is no right way as long as it is all assembled correctly in the end. Thanks for watching.

[@clearingbaffles]

I had an older (I was still in HS) neighbor who cut in half a Ford Pinto & Mercury Bobcat took the best halves of each so it was either a Pincat or a Bobto; I got to put the harnesses back together I’m glad I had my wire stretcher Thanx enjoy your work from the left coast near the Krapitol of California

[@mi16t]

Gene Murphy sacrapmento?

[@vehcor]

I have "clipped" more cars in my day by myself than most shops. lol It is not as common anymore, the manufacturers have made it much more labor intensive/ cost prohibitive. That being said, if one comes up, it will be on here for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@Cruelaid]

Your knowledge & methodical approach is really awesome. You make it look like a walk in the park 👍

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I have had lots of practice. It really isn't too bad when you break the big job down into smaller ones. Thanks for watching.

[@miguelcadete2495]

You are very detail oriented which a quality a lot people do not possess. Thanks for another great video, looking forward to the next one.

[@vehcor]

It is all the little details that make the job turn out so much better. Thanks for watching!

[@howardlaunius7484]

My hat is off to you on this project. You have clearly done this disassembly/reassemble gig once or twice before......or spent an awful amount of time watching KZbin videos on how to...lol....Great job, .. enjoying the vids.

[@gianfrancoa]

This is getting better every episode. A new truck appears in each episode. Great editing and voice over.

[@vehcor]

Hopefully one really nice truck appears at the end...... that one.... I'll drive that one. Thanks for the support!

[@oshkoshbegone]

I appreciate you editing this for efficiency purposes so we don’t have to watch you do mind numbing stuff. Almost makes me believe it’s as easy as it looks haha

[@vehcor]

Thanks, it really is that easy. I cut out the moving around but you do see most of the work. Thanks for watching!

[@PA1207]

They sure look easier when it's put together. You should be proud, you have the skill and a nice warm shop at night. Great watching !

[@vehcor]

The fun is putting it together. The warn shop helps. I'm too old to work in the cold. lol Thanks for watching.

[@edmarkham2632]

Boy, that is really going to be nice. I like the way you tackle the "don't like doing this" head on. That is always better to get it out of the way. You are going to love your new truck.

[@vehcor]

Just being honest. I like everything so far but messing with the dash harness. It is just tedious and boring to me. I already like the truck and it doesn't even drive. Driving the parts truck really sealed the deal. lol Thanks for watching!

[@ssb031]

I'm a huge Dodge fan & that's what I drive but this Chevy project has got me intrigued ..... love watching the progress so far. Good luck with it all !!!!

[@vehcor]

I wish my truck had a Cummins.... and a sunroof, then I would have everything I could want. Thanks for watching!

[@moldingpro7208]

This was one of the most interesting videos I have seen in some time. Your patience is amazing! Great video!

[@vehcor]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. It really doesn't take that much patience. It goes faster than everyone thinks. Thanks for watching!

[@vernonjamison6494]

Your craftsmanship is on a whole different level seeing how u take cars and trucks that's un repairable and make them look like showroom floor quality and some even better . Get her done my friend will continue to stay subscribe to your channel.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, the goal is always as good as new or better, no matter how bad the car is wrecked. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonymelidy5554]

Your videos are awesome. I keep my cars forever so I know almost every bolt. I am attached to my vehicles so I enjoy fixing them. I don't think I would have the motivation to fix someone else's problems partly because life is just too busy. Maybe if I was 30 years younger. Keep up the good work. Road salt does destroy vehicles. I have a summer only car that is beautiful and my 05 Sliverado still looks real good. I used to rust proof it myself for the first 7 or 8 years and then I found someone who did a descent job so all I had to do were some touchups. Only rust is around the 3rd brake light and above windshield. I did replace the brake lines a couple of years ago. Look forward to the rest of the videos.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I like the work and can't say no to a challenge. I'm still kind of young.....ish well, I still enjoy the work anyway. lol Salt is the worst, I can't wait to retire and move somewhere where they don't know about snow! Thanks for the support!

[@rogercusack1136]

I’ll never complain about a days work again😂😂You certainly worked for this new truck.Loved the detail on the build.So looking forward to seeing the finished truck..Your a machine...

[@richardolsen6476]

Roger Cusack the worst part is he won’t see a profit till he’s done. I couldn’t stay this motivated even on hourly wages lol

[@vehcor]

It has been all fun so far (except the dash harness...I hate that part) so I really don't think of it as work. Thanks for watching!

[@vehcor]

@Richard Olsen you are correct! And that is on the ones that I intend to sell. This one if I keep it, I just saved the money and will get some profit if any at the end of its use when I sell it (3 years?). I have gotten used to waiting for my money and it is part of the reason I keep my regular job. I like the regular paycheck. It would be stressful waiting to sell everything to get my money back. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelcuff5780]

You just totally rebuilt the inside of the truck! I admire your patience!

[@vehcor]

Well, not quite totally...yet. Thanks for watching!

[@theenforcer5820]

Watching these videos of your work are awesome as well as all the other repairs you have done in previous vids. I look forward to seeing every new one about this truck particularly !

[@vehcor]

Thanks, this is a really fun build for me, my favorite type of work! Thanks for watching. I will have more of these trucks I am sure!

[@derrycklanger]

Between you and Arthur, I am spending too many hours on youtube. You are amazing Man !!! Great talent, video filming and editing.

[@endall6783]

I love watching the vids great work. You showed that the older trucks and cars are so much easier to tinker with and how many times do you have to watch your KZbin vids lol. That's what every body should do record there builds would pay for itself and give peace of mind anyway keep up the good work. THANKS FOR THE VIDS.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, personally I like the newer stuff better than the older stuff. It is probably because I have more experience with it. Yes, there is more junk in a smaller space but the way things come apart and go together makes much more sense to me. I have to watch my videos for editing but other than that, I really don't watch mine or any others for that matter. I don't need to watch them to put it back together. Especially when it is the same or three days later that I am putting it back together. It is usually weeks in between, so days is nothing. lol Thanks for watching!

[@alial-bayati6606]

You're very good in mechanic I enjoyed watched your video please we need more video good job and good luck

[@vehcor]

Thanks, more are on the way.

[@rickardek3170]

You make videos with great content. I like that you narrate what you are doing and really showing it all. Keep up the good work!

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I have to credit my viewers with that. It was all their ideas put together. Thanks for watching.

[@klc317]

Now thats getting to know the truck on level 10. Looks like its coming together nicely!

[@vehcor]

I never really thought of it that way but, yeah I can say I know it pretty well now. Thanks for watching!

[@SierraOne]

WOW, Hours must tick by quite quickly when you do this... I don't know how you remember where everything goes :) Great Video Great series

[@vehcor]

Time flies when you are having fun! Putting it together on the same day you took it apart is easy. I usually do it with weeks in between. Thanks for watching.

[@paulatkinson4439]

HOLY SMOKES ! What a job. Interior work drives me wiggy, plastic clips snapping left & tight, hidden screws, sliced hands. Give me a good ole ball joint or any other suspension components & I'm in hog heaven.

[@vehcor]

Interior jobs have become much better with cordless tools. It is the one place I actually prefer them over air tools. I do like changing suspension components but sometimes a change is nice. Thanks for watching.

[@HemiEhBody]

Still want to get my hands on a console. Keep rebuilding, we're watching.

[@vehcor]

They are quite pricey, everyone wants them. I couldn't believe the junkyard left the one in the cab. They took the lid off but I can still use mine. Thanks for watching!

[@diytypeofguy6502]

Man that's alot of work..but when done it will be solid ....I would've been sick making that mistake tho

[@vehcor]

It is the kind of work I enjoy most so it really doesn't seem like work.

[@111powerstroke]

Your work is very impressive. I'm glad I stumbled across you. I enjoy watching your step-by-step detailed videos.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, glad to have you with us. You can thank your fellow viewers, it was all their ideas to improve my videos to this point. Thanks for watching!

[@5ross1]

I am impressed at what you do. I know you have to really love rebuilding them. Will be looking forward to the rest of this build. I now see why the price is so high on them. I have a 2013 Duramax and hope it stays together for a long time. I could not even attempt what you do for sure.

[@vehcor]

I really do like the work, so far with the exception of the dash harness, it has been very enjoyable. With regular maintenance, they will last a long time. If you are not in the rust belt, they will last forever. lol Thanks for watching!

[@cavnz]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - you are one hell of a talented guy and I really love these videos! I've been checking my alerts every day waiting for 'The Mistake" part 5. Thanks for all the effort you put into making and editing these videos, I know it will be hours. Wishing you a safe New Years.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I have had years of practice. I wish I had a film crew and editing team so I could get these out faster. In reality I spend more time editing the videos and setting up the camera than I do repairing the vehicles. lol Thanks for your patience and support. Part 6 might be a little too big for one video, it may have to be broken up into two. Hope you have/had a great New Year.

[@mariocardamone1846]

your work is unbelievable the amount you do is amazeing you are a machine and so skillfull cheers from australia

[@vehcor]

Thanks, years of practice on big jobs. I have kind of developed a system that makes it very efficient. Thanks for watching! Greetings from the USA!

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

I just got hit from behind, it’s a shame I don’t live in the Chicago area so you could fix my car. Your work absolutely amazes me, keep it up!

[@misaelgarcia4299]

G H he lives in the Chicago area?

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

Misael Garcia Yep.

[@vehcor]

The really shame is that I live in the Chicago area and not somewhere warm! :( Hope you are ok and everything works out with your car! Thanks for watching!

[@misaelgarcia4299]

@Vehcor do you have a passenger side fender for a 2015 Silverado? I’m in the Chicago area and can pick it up

[@vehcor]

@@misaelgarcia4299 I have the black original from the truck. It needs a lot of work but it could be used if you want to put in the time. They are pretty pricey, even aftermarket. $50 if you want to try.

[@StealthyWolfDaddyWerewolf]

Wow, your labor on the thing is probably worth the value of the truck. But... I myself have done stuff simiar, to put together a few older cars. One thing I would say, is throughly examine wires or harnesses you reuse near the impact points to make sure there is no broken wires. It was interesting to see how the face of the radio came off like that. I guess they make them so if you break em. It doesn't damage the head unit. It was also something to see with putting the headliner in through a big window. My 05 town car was rebuilt after a tree fell on it. Everytime I look at the headliner with the warp in the back I think of your videos. It will be exciting to see the truck once it is done. Even though you didn't get the best deal ever on the truck. Just the videos themselves and your own experience is priceless. I know for myself, learning the vehicle like the back of your hand is basically a full dissasembly and assembly. Depending on what comes your way. I was amazed how gm made that plate on the motor to break away. That in itself shows you how they designed it to have a front end impact and keep the motor away from the cab.

[@vehcor]

I really don't have as much time in this as everyone thinks. I will have a breakdown at the end. The face plate is just that, the radio itself is a combination of those modules you see me changing in the dash. The radio module, xm module, and infotainment module. They do that to hinder the aftermarket companies from building inexpensive upgrades. lol I do inspect all the wiring and surprisingly it was all good on the cab. It is much easier to repair it when it is all out than after it is back in the truck. It turns out what I originally thought was a mistake may turn into one of the best deals ever on a 2015 Silverado. I will have much less than I could buy this truck for in it and with the leftover parts I sell, I should be able to sell my old truck and upgrade for nothing. Which is exactly what I did when I got that truck. Thanks for watching.

[@shaneryan5304]

“You can use the spare bedroom. If you’re married you might not want to do that” Classic 😂

[@vehcor]

I don't need to get blamed for any divorces that started with, "The guy on KZbin told me to do it!" lol Thanks for watching!

[@SwapPartLLC]

Maybe that's why my first wife left. Good to know if I ever need to get rid of the current one.

[@vehcor]

SwapPart TV Repair car parts in the house can be a deal breaker for a lot of women. Lol

[@SwapPartLLC]

@@vehcor I can tell you from experience that they don't like TV parts all throughout the house either.

[@PatchworkWelding]

How on earth do you remember which bit goes where. I service my own motorcycle and would happily rebuild it but that... I was lost when you took out the steering column! Seriously impressed.

[@vehcor]

Practice...... I honestly don't always remember on the first try. Some times I think I am done and I look in the bucket and there is a screw left. I mentally have to go though the job and figure out which one I missed but I find it eventually. This was easy, I was putting it together on the same day. Usually, it is weeks in between. The steering column is actually only five bolts. I keep fastners divided up buy parts to keep them organized. I will have a tutorial on how exactly I do it, in the future when I am done with this truck. Thanks for watching! I'll keep trying to impress!

[@31PooN]

Fascinating work. Great to see something like this is possible on such a modern vehicle. Enjoy your no BS content great videos. Good luck

[@vehcor]

Oh yeah, it is possible, just a lot more wires and modules on the newer stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@007rcb]

Awesome job Ron! Looking forward to the next part of the build. I like the format of this video. You should piece all of the videos together and do a time lapse complete build when your done. I bet you'll get 50k plus views. Be sure to use duramax in the name, there is a cult following as you know. Mine is a 2011 duramax. I just picked up a 2018 jeep from copart, has a pretty good hit on the A pillar destroyed the door no airbag deployed amazingly. Probably gonna drive to the states this summer for parts. Sorry now I'm just rambling...

[@vehcor]

I'm Ron again? LOL I have had the time lapse camera running the whole time (with the exception of the engine removal at my storage yard) so there will be the standard Vehcor time lapse at the end. It will be a long one so grab some popcorn. lol Good luck with your rebuild, make some videos. I'll watch! Thanks for the support!

[@riders315]

Good work man!!!! Just stumbled across your fix up! This is fun to watch!

[@vehcor]

Thanks, it was a lot of fun to build as well! Thanks for watching.

[@riders315]

vehcor anytime man!! Hard work pays off!

[@yota87truck]

Looking forward to the finished build! Looking Great!

[@vehcor]

We will get there eventually. Thanks for watching!

[@docholiday1034]

Nice build....been really needing to build a new Silverado for myself before my 02 breaks in half ....only welded frame 4 times last 6 years.lol Thanks for the great vids

[@vehcor]

I hate rust! lol My 06 still has a solid frame that came from the south, solid rockers and clean brake lines. I just want all the newer tech and much more space in the 2015. Good luck on holding the 02 together, the rust will kill it before the drivetrain dies for sure. lol Thanks for watching!

[@kenjones375]

Nice! Being a fellow "car guy" , I find your videos interesting. Keep up the good work. Just don't let your life slip away working 80 hrs a week- been there done that my friend!

[@vehcor]

Thanks, this is just a hobby. It is what I do for fun. I know I am weird because I think work is fun. I do take time off when I want. I just got back from a two week vacation. Thanks for watching!

[@johngregor6133]

Great video ...lots of intricate wires and parts...good job!

[@vehcor]

Thanks, it is good I started when things were much simpler! Thanks for watching!

[@danieltravis2850]

Great vidjas. You do make it look easy. Was really interested in the dash assembly...was hoping to see something in there that would cause my 2015 Silverado to rattle so damn bad up by the defrost outlet. Of course it rattles all over the dash but that one is really annoying.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, more than likely, something fell into the defroster vent. These things are pretty quiet usually. Even the roll was squeak and rattle free on the test drive. We will see about this one when it is done though. Lol Thanks for watching!

[@nealelliott]

What an amazing amount of work, good job! There is no room for lazy slackers in this line of work.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, it isn't really like work to me. I enjoy this stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@readtheinstructions1407]

Holy crap, this dash removal is something I don't see everyday. I know there would be screws left over if I tried to do this. Very interesting, thanks! Edit: If anybody from GM saw you do this, you could probably get hired.

[@andrymashka1757]

Hired to make what-$12-15/hour? This truck, when it's done, will make definitely $10-15ks In 2 month max. Now do the math. Now, if I would be GM I would definitely want to have this type of a specialist as engineer advisor, not some idiot computer tech from Stupid University. Those trucks would be much better if they would make them more people friendly and not just "slapped by computer and robots".

[@vehcor]

You don't see it everyday because of the labor. That also scares a lot of people away. It is what totals a lot of cars these days. I do it all the time, it is easy with practice, just like anything else. I am a full time mechanic and get paid very well for that. I also do pretty good at making a little money with this hobby. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonymelidy5554]

GM only hires in Mexico. $4 hr max. Busy closing Canadian and US plants.

[@sonianicolem.6290]

take notice.... this is a REAL man!!!

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@agger838]

idk how u remember how all of this goes back together. and how u keep track of all the screws and hardware

[@vehcor]

I will have a tutorial showing some of the different methods I use. Thanks for watching.

[@marcw5288]

I give you credit for remembering where every nut and bolt goes

[@vehcor]

It isn't that hard when you are putting it back together the same day. Usually there are weeks in between. Thanks for watching.

[@hashishsenju2015]

Your GRIMACE FACE is on point my dude👍

[@vehcor]

Haha, I always make faces when I work, even if the work is not difficult. I don't know how I made it this long before someone commented. lol All my friends always mock me about it. You want to talk about faces, I have some real good ones at the gym. lol Thanks for watching.

[@VortexGarage]

Really enjoy your videos, and the work you undertake is impressive. Great job! Got parts 6 and 7 queued up next...

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I enjoy it so it makes it much easier to handle all the work. Please don't hate me for part 7. lol Thanks for watching!

[@VortexGarage]

@@vehcor part 7 was great and left me wanting the next installment :). Looking forward to it!

[@vehcor]

Vortex Garage my evil plan is working! See you Friday, take care!

[@barrymonroy7138]

This is one of GM best designs. I tip my hat to you sir. This is alot of work. I want this truck. 😁

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I do like this truck a lot! Thanks for watching.

[@badvlad9861]

Holy Crap, that's alot of work in this video. Excellent job, but I had to take a nap after watching all of that.

[@vehcor]

It wasn't as much as everyone thinks. If you needed a nap after that one, I better make the next video two parts or you will doze off in the middle. lol Thanks for watching!

[@CarswithNash]

Dude you rock! You’re almost robotic lol! Glad to see you’re using those awesome clip pliers, I discovered those about 10yrs ago & they quickly became one of my favourite tools. Looks like these newer GM’s are a lot nicer to work on, when I started in a collision shop in ‘02 I was working on mostly 1/2 ton 4x4’s from the 90’s & I was not a fan of those Chevy’s, that was 80% of our business though, I used to pray for a Ram to come in lol! Later I worked in a transmission shop & once again those Chevy’s were 80% of what I worked on! (They weren’t as bad from that angle at least) After that I went back to auto body but stuck to restoration work mostly so I never got a lot of experience with the newer stuff, just the odd bumper job or whatever but mostly I prefer cars from a time when things didn’t just “wiggle & pull”!

[@vehcor]

Haha, I have developed a method to the big jobs like this that is very efficient so I can understand how it might look robotic. I don't stop and I am thinking about the next step as I am working on the current one. I hated those 88-98 GM truck doors! It is nice that the whole inside of the door comes off but maybe if they had made it a little easier to get the window off of it or rods to the outer door handle it might be fun. It seems like every one of those needed a door handle and window motor but never at the same time so you get to take it apart twice. I like wiggle and pull, it is better than find the screws we hid in obscure places. lol Thanks for watching.

[@limuemu4364]

wish youtube was around in the seventies when I was doing my OJT.

[@vehcor]

I wish I had started this channel when I was clipping cars monthly and building 100 a year. I never would have dreamed people would want to watch me work. lol Thanks for watching.

[@callocam]

Can't imagine how much time was spent just doing video editing. Awesome build @vehcor!

[@vehcor]

More than the work itself. lol Thanks for watching!

[@ianwalker4803]

Just found your channel with the Silverado part one, subscribed, watched them all, excellent ! well done. Dude, you really need your own workshop. Thanks. :-)

[@vehcor]

Glad to have you with us. I used to want my own shop when I was younger but didn't want to risk the investment. Now I can risk the investment but I am not sure I want the time investment anymore. I'll just keep doing this as a hobby and making videos for now. Who knows what the future holds? I won't rule out a shop of my own just yet. Thanks for the support!

[@jasonholstein5965]

The video I’ve been waiting for lol. I did locate a cab I’m interested in for my build. But I can tell I’m going to have to wait until spring now and I’ll unfortunately be doing all my work outside. My Current Garage is 18x31 and I’m already running out of room. If I can get things situated with both cabs beside each other and just swap from one to the next as I go it will be much easier. I’ll just have to figure out how to lift the old one off and roll my frame under the new one.

[@vehcor]

I didn't want to give it away but I was hoping you would get to see it before you got into yours so you knew what was involved. The projects do take up a lot of room. My first suggestion is if your garage is tall enough for a lift and you plan on doing work on more than a few cars, buy a lift. I understand it is a big investment but they save tons of time and would make this job much easier on you and pay for itself in the long run. If you don't plan on fixing more cars/trucks it doesn't really make sense. In that case I can tell you the best way to do it when you are ready: Pull the bed, even if it is not damaged. It is easy and with 3 buddies can be lifted off. Make sure when you set it down, you don't set it on the bottoms of the bedsides, they will fold. Either turn it upside down or set it on some pallets that allow it to rest on the bottom of the bed when it is on the frame. Ok, now strip the doors, seats and dash. (leave the heater box it is easier to change when the cab is off. Unbolt the fenders hood and all wiring and hoses/lines that connect to the cab. Unbolt the cab and lift it up with a jack or something. You may have to lift each side a little at a time to get it high enough, safely. Get some 4x4s long enough to go from one side of the truck to the other and stick out a few feet on each side. Set those 4x4s on something stable and set the cab down on them when it is high enough to clear the rear tires, frame and bumper (you can pull the rear tires and set the rotors/drums in wheel dollies to make the height a little lower). Roll the frame out from under the junk cab. Switch your heater box and firewall padding if applicable. Raise the new cab on the 4x4s like the old one and slide the frame under. Just repeat the removal procedure in reverse. You want to do it with as much stuff removed just to lighten the weight you are managing. You could do it fully assembled if you wanted. I hope this helps, it is the way we did it before the lift days. Horrible times they were. lol Good luck on your project, let me know if you need any clarification or help in the future.

[@jasonholstein5965]

vehcor I do have a Scissor lift but not a 2 post. My garage is actually an enclosed carport so I’m limited on lifting from the roof of the carport..... I do have 12 foot of clearance so I can lift the entire truck and then slide something under the cab, lower frame and pull it out from underneath. Check your Instagram for messages. I sent a message on there with my email address.

[@JB-lr9lx]

I've been working on cars and trucks since 1968 (!), and like most old mechanics, "the thrill is gone" at times. It's good to see younger mechanics with enthusiasm and curiosity tearing into the big jobs. Well done, sir. Also check out Westin Champlin on youtube.

[@vehcor]

I agree, it gets a little boring sometimes. That is why I look for challenging projects or different ones. Thanks for watching!

[@toxicity4818]

Love every bit of it. Cannot wait to see the end.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I can't wait to drive it!

[@christinaandwena8917]

Oh wow! 43,000 subs? I remember when you had 600! Congratulations!

[@vehcor]

Yes, my channel has been growing rapidly lately. Thanks to you and everyone else that has made it possible!

[@Noddy-qt6ol]

enjoying the level on detail. Your videos are very good.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, glad you like them!

[@katzazzdetailing1823]

Dam it’s a lot of work. Good job

[@vehcor]

It is not as much as everyone seems to think. lol Thanks for watching!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

“Sometimes things don’t workout like you plan”. Man is that the truth...🙈

[@tonylobosco3769]

Awesome skill set! If you had a hot plastic staple kit you could have fixed that heater box and saved yourself a lot of time. This project provides a great opportunity to justify acquiring at least one new cool tool.

[@vehcor]

Staples would not work. Even the slightest change in the shape of the heater box will cause the doors inside to hang and cause air temp and flow problems. If it had been a tab, no problem but not the case itself. It only added about 30 minutes on to pull the one out of the other cab.

[@garyhodder2784]

Another interesting video,can't wait to see your finished truck (excellent).

[@vehcor]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@albertovasquez7598]

Wow you are my idol. I would love to be your right hand guy. I also buy from Copart but you sir are even more of a nutcase than me. Great job

[@vehcor]

Thanks, I wish I had my own shop sometimes. I would like to have everyone be able to come help, learn and teach. I'm a little crazy, yes. I have always done hard hits and always challenge myself so nothing scares me anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@AngelGonzalez-kx1pl]

Wow tones of work. Keep it up , bro!

[@vehcor]

It is not as much as everyone thinks. I will have an breakdown of the time I spent at the end. Thanks for watching!

[@mncarguy]

Very informative! Great to see this build coming along.

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@alexg8849]

You're next level organized

[@purebreadbuck6851]

I used to keep truck parts in my apartment living room, wife never minded haha

[@vehcor]

She's a keeper! lol

[@lazc8574]

Fantastic job great craftsmanship

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@anthonycadiou8367]

Really amazing. That dash is one piece whe being installed at the factory

[@SkinnySkinch]

just found this channel and 2 hours later im on part 5 lol. great content. sub'd

[@vehcor]

Glad to have you here. You late comers luck out, you don't have to wait in between videos. I'll get the rest out ASAP. Thanks for watching!

[@Corneilus123]

The expressions he make during this whole series have me dyin 😂

[@vehcor]

I have a ton of them. lol

[@Kowy11]

Great work, a true craftsman

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@nestorroman2694]

Excellent 👍 information Sir! I'm hooked.

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@jesusmata5056]

I opened KZbin and BOOM VEHCOR SILVERADO VIDEO. so pumped

[@vehcor]

Glad you are excited to see them. I am just as excited to work on the truck! Thanks for watching!

[@jesusmata5056]

@@vehcor and I wach all the ads. Trying all I can to help. Thanks for ur hard work love to a craftsman at work.

[@Superduty_59]

You would think the dash would come out as an assembly! It's hard to believe the assembly line when being built would take that long to install. Also how do you remember where everything goes!

[@vehcor]

It can be taken out as an assembly as well but then I have to take it apart later to get the wiring harness out. When it is in the truck it is a little more stable and easy to work on, also easier to handle, so I went this route. I have done lots of dashes over the years and things just kind of fit in one spot. If I have to fight with it, it is easy to remember where it goes. If it is easy, it kind of falls in place by itself.

[@phprofYT]

How do you keep all the information in your head? Ear plugs? LOL. Just kidding. You have the skill and the patience and the place to do the work. I barely have the tools and place to change the brakes on our trailer and the oil in our vehicles.

[@vehcor]

It is all just from taking thousands of cars apart and sometimes even putting them back together. The shop does make the job much easier and the rebuilds much faster, that is why it is worth the rent to me. Thanks for watching.