How To install an OBS Truck Roll Pan!

[@Der8cho]

Dude is like the Bob Ross of Auto Body. Lovin' it !!

[@pushrodperformancegarage]

@@Der8cho ain’t it?? You can tell when someone is really good at what they do cuz he makes this stuff look easy (I know it’s way more difficult than it looks) and gives you enough info to give a shot yourself!! Plus he’s really humble about and enjoys it!

[@garyh7949]

He really is an artist.

[@wyattoneable]

Oh yeah, Ron Covell is a magician with metal forming. I wanted to say "welcome to KZbin". (I know you've been here for some time). I feel like the programs far exceed TV shows because of the interaction. Even if you can't respond to every comment, I feel like this format offers a better connection with the audience. As I have mentioned before, I am just a DIY guy who enjoys working on his own cars. Your videos are really helping me understand the process and I appreciate the teaching along the way.

[@paintucation]

Thanks for commenting!! In here to help if I can!

[@pushrodperformancegarage]

@@wyattoneable you’ve nailed it on the head. The KZbin world is way better than the TV shows we used on Sunday mornings, and shows we have now. We get so much more out of it and it’s more in depth and best of all being a diy’er it gives us the confidence to say “ya know what I wanna give this a shot”

[@kennethodo4428]

Thanks Kevin for this video. I now know how to get a run out of primer. I always let it dry, sand and repair it. Learn something new on every video.

[@44thala49]

Came by just to see how they mount and ended up watching the whole thing. Great video.

[@paintucation]

I appreciate that you stuck around, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@enginebae3471]

I was literally browsing roll pans online for my 88 when I saw this notification. I know this will come in handy

[@taunovalo2964]

The Big Roll Pan is watching you browse

[@TheREALOC1972]

We've been welding in Roll pans since the earlier 2000's. The only thing we do different is we don't cut off the sides of the roll pan, We keep the sides and burn in a 1/16" rod and connect it to the bedside, the reason being is while your driving the air flow under the truck is going to flex the roll pan and it's going to prematurely crack the body filler, especially if you lower the truck, that rod stabilizes both the roll pan and the bed side and it doesn't flex as much.

[@1wickedmerc]

May do this with my s10.

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@1wickedmerc yeah it works well and it doesn't have to thick because it's not a huge wind flow.

[@farrel966]

Many thanks Kevin for showing the "kinks and wrinkles" on the path to success... for us mere mortals, these are the tips and tricks we're going to be using a LOT.. and probably for quite a long while until our skill level builds up. I really do enjoy your work!!

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!!! We all fall.... just a matter of how we get back up and dust off that makes a difference.

[@DrFiero]

Anyone else gettin' the Bob Ross vibe here with asking the metal to do what we want etc? :D Time for a giant perm Kevin!

[@paintucation]

I actually bought the wig!!! Lol!

[@craighansen7594]

Giant perms and welders don't play well. Think the line from Uneasy Rider " heads on fire and asses catching"!

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

I appreciate you shoeing the craftsmanship and showing the right way to do things. I’ve seen way too many hack jobs because “you aren’t going to see it” 🤬

[@paintucation]

I actually lie awake at night thinking about what would someone say in 20 years if I cheeseballed something up and they found it.... is that obsessive?

[@tkskagen]

So... I am willing to "assume" that Derek does not want a "Van-Haullen" tribute paintjob? That would have been CLASSIC as Eff!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Oh man, now I'm trying to remember how many of these I did with coat hangers and .030 wire, lol. Nice work.

[@paintucation]

Coat hanger seems to be a common theme.... It s available material, and consistent thickness, makes perfect sense!

[@michaelhubbard4272]

Honestly, watching you turn three bolt together panels into on big wrap around pan made my eye twitch, but whatever. I’m learning a TON about the right way to do stuff and I have a big first time project coming up. Thanks so much for the video! Love the content.

[@paintucation]

My way isn't the only way, but I feel pretty good about it. Thanks for watching!

[@hughobrien4139]

Nice work once again! Have owned a 94 Chevrolet truck since late 93. Close to 300k of hard miles we’re retiring it as a truck. Having examples like these help.

[@paintucation]

Make it into whatever you can dream up! It's earned a new life.

[@craighansen7594]

These 90s era trucks are great for budget hot rods. Old enough to escape emission restrictions, front engine/rear drive, usually a v8. My local metal scrapper (not salvage yard) had several nice beds mostly 90s to early 2000s for under $200. Used parts for these trucks can be cheap and plentiful.

[@hughobrien4139]

My father bought the truck with 300 miles on it. It was wrecked. They sectioned the frame on a frame machine and bolted new oem parts on it. Good as new. When he finished the work he handed me the keys and said here ya go. It was great! I was already married with a 4 year old daughter by then. That truck carried my young family through the lean years of learning. Two cross country moves. Turned it over to my daughter when she got her DL. She drove it a year then it was in possession of every single mother was on foot that worked with my wife. A good friend had it for a year. Then a niece drove it until it got parked several years ago. Have big plans in motion and even bigger dreams for it. Currently working on the c notches.

[@thebluewormbin3444]

Thanks for recommending Ron Covell, always love seeing talented metalworkers in action

[@pedroequis9396]

Kevin, every week I get more and more excited to see what you'll be up to!

[@MrLeavemikealone]

I have to believe it because; I'm lookin right at it!

[@pushrodperformancegarage]

@@MrLeavemikealone so close!!!! 😁 “I don’t believe it, but I guess I got to cuz I’m looking right at”

[@GenXERIC-4888]

@@pushrodperformancegarage After he Says I'll Be Dipped then he says that

[@TheMuskokaman]

Saturday mornings are as good now as they were in 80's with the cartoon network!

[@paintucation]

What an amazing, but slightly weird compliment!! 😂

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

Funny. I just watched an episode of vintage Truck Tech where Kevin was doing the same thing as this video on PlutoTV! Kevin was much younger. 😂 Nothing but love, Kevin! Was awesome seeing those old videos again. I was so much thinner back then. 😢

[@robfdavis]

I have vague memories of Kevin in a video instruction, I believe for the Eastwood company, where he’s sporting a rat tail . I want to say he was working on a farelane maybe a t-bird ? Don’t know , lot of years and cold snacks since then . 😅

[@paintucation]

Yeah, that was a minute ago!!! Glad to still be banging on metal!

[@Endy5_Still_Alive]

@@paintucation That's what she said! Wait....... That didn't quite work. Aaaaaaaanyway, it was the Budget Silverado build. That truck turned out awesome!

[@brianmcpeek651]

Great work Kevin! Your welder sounded perfectly tuned! Just wondering why after you had the roll pan trimmed and in place you didn't just cut your weld seam n with a 1/16th cut off wheel. Which cuts the bed and roll pan at the same time for a perfect weld gap. That's a whole lot less trimming. The same process can be used on any patch panel. Thanks for bringing us along lovein the journey Kevin!

[@RichardAllen-z5d]

@@paintucation Hey Kevin, I am 55 and I had been beating on cars since the mid 80's. Do you feel the effects of our trade? I had to get out about 5 years ago due to health issues. I still miss the challenges and constant adaptation to create a quality result. Glad you are still going. I went into industrial mechanical work. My old trade makes it a challenge in another way at times.

[@mahreeohhhh]

Very old school. I haven't seen welded roll pans around here in the longest time, but always loved the cleaner look.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

LOL. Nearly snorted my coffee at 15.50 😂🤣 Another great, polished video bud 😎😁👍

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Breakfast and good content.... looking forward to seeing more....thanks...🔧🔧👍

[@1wickedmerc]

Thanks for the template to how i should install tge roll pan on my s10. I will follow it the best i can

[@philshock3805]

I installed a metal Sir Michaels roll pan on my 96 GMC about 25 years ago. (well, the painter installed it) It was just bolted on but it looked great and it fit a whole lot better than this one. I agree welded seamless looks better though ... you did a fantastic job!. Sadly, I don't think Sir Michaels is in business anymore. Hoping the sport truck look makes a come back so really happy to see this!

[@paintucation]

I remember sir-Michaels!!! They made good stuff!! This was cheap from Summit, and there weren't a lot of good options... I just had to make due with it. Derek wanted it flush, so the fit doesn't matter as much. At the C-10 Nationals, I was inspired how many OBS trucks were there, and amazing customs, sport trucks, lowriders, old school minis, and 80s retro paint jobs!..... Definitely making a comeback. OBS is the next hot thing. Thanks for watching!

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

Kevin... been watching you for years! All the stuff you've done... nice to see you.... just being you ,and sharing your nolage...having fun, and being relaxed, with all the fun! Thanks Kevin!!!

[@ericfallis6202]

I love watching your videos entertaining and informative 😅

[@Dude768]

Dam Bro, you are really in a zone with those dolly skills…. I thought for a second there when you went into time lapse that I was watching some kind of automated metal forming machine. The roll pan really changes the look of the rear of the truck. Very nice.

[@paintucation]

I love the look of the smoothed rear... Just custom enough, still enough OE.

[@Dude768]

I like the look also. As long as Derek doesn’t break out the hole saw and the “Bondo” and mud in his stock taillights and drill holes in that fresh roll pan for new tail lights , all will be one with the world..

[@skibbers55]

Your channel gets better every week.

[@paintucation]

Thank you sir!!! We're working hard on it

[@detailisretail]

Great to see the mix of tools to get it done. Even old school snips.

[@craighansen7594]

Old school snips! I once saw a friend's dad cut a single sheet of steel to fit in the rusty bed of a 70 El Camino. All he used was a set of left, right and straight aviation snips. The cars owner remarked " you can't do that with hand snips". Mr.X then dropped that new bed floor in, perfect fit!

[@brentpatterson4773]

Love all the episodes Kevin! I love how real they are. By that I mean, hearing a DA run in real time and you showing the actual processes it takes to do great custom body work. My career has been in the collision repair industry and I have watched lots of car shows throughout the years including your old show. I have such respect for this cool new format we have entered into for entertainment mixed with education….or should I say Paintucation? Thank you for all you and your staff do! Keep on keeping on brother!

[@charlesdalton985]

That came out so smooth. Nicely done sir! I laughed at your clamp "tip", been there done that. Next time I'm working body filler, I can see I need to alter my technique slightly. Thank you for taking us along and teaching us. Have a great week ~ Chuck

[@paulwest4755]

I was like an hour video to do a roll pan is he crazy 😂 so I watched it like all your videos. And I have to say I was impressed my friend, great video ❤ And it may or may not have been 5 o'clock some where yesterday 😂😂😂😂😂

[@paintucation]

Thanks for watching! Preciate Ya!!

[@johnfry2114]

i really enjoy waching your videos. i have learned alot. thank you for all the hard work and being humble and showing us

[@BigMikeeeBam]

Kevin it took me awhile to catch on to your method to the madness on this one. But as always you pull it out for the win! Kiwi was correct. Every time you heat metal it can create deflection and weakness. Happy Thanksgiving Kevin!

[@paintucation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blahblah4125]

Love hearing metal music while watching metal work, it really fits what you are doing. Very entertaining. Your channel, like all the KZbin car channels, are my Saturday moring cartoons!

[@ScottCooley-w5e]

Another very informative show. And as always your sinse of humor is spot on

[@paintucation]

Thanks, we gotta have fun! Right? 😂

[@jimmyjam813]

Another informative video, I learned alot. It's super smart how he fabbed the edge to make a cleaner fitting panel with less weld. I wouldn't expect anything less from Kev he's a true Master Body Tech. We are lucky to be able to watch him work his craft. Thanks Kev !

[@paintucation]

Thanks for watching!

[@xCoolBreezex]

This is gold Looking forward to the polish videos!

[@coryfreeman398]

I’m a subscriber cause I believe you’re one of the best. If not the best I do Autobody work and paint and somehow I’ve almost touched every part of a vehicle like you have suspension transmissions engines taking out putting them back in changing engines. I just love cars.

[@jamesadema2031]

Good job. Learnt figure 8 method by laying floor tiles on shopping mall floors..

[@leonardzeh8449]

Like that one piece look on roll pan

[@craighansen7594]

Have to agree. You can still work from it if need be. Tailgate down step bumpers are irrelevant. Receiver thru the license plate opening for occasional towing. Just stick the plate on a magnetic frame.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Kevin, great episode and very nice fit up on the butt weld. I know your glad this part is done and you can get it ready for paint now. Keep up the great work!

[@paintucation]

Yes!!

[@brandongreene3213]

The cuts got me!

[@gcjabo]

Lookin good, brother. Another great episode! I learn more watching you every time. Thanks, Kevin.

[@paintucation]

Glad to hear it!!! 👍👍

[@craighansen7594]

I've been at this type of work since around the early 80s. I am not afraid to admit learning from well done videos like Kevin's.

[@peteward8125]

Kevin again thank you for all the tips and great content !! These tips and procedures will help me when I go to do my 97 . Thanks again!!

[@paintucation]

You bet!

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Thanks for keeping it real Kevin, love the information you provide, tips and tricks to do better bodywork and paint.

[@paintucation]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@RichardAllen-z5d]

A friend of mine used to call me "Bondo King" back in the early 90's😂

[@paintucation]

I've slung a little mud in my day as well!!! Lol!

[@Son_Of_A_Mechanic]

Thanks Kevin, great info in this episode.

[@belakiss8861]

Kevin I used to for years did finishing work on stainless steel tanks. What I mean is the tanks were made and I had to make rough stainless look like a refrigerator. It was a process and what I found is using an electric grinder with a 7" disc would get it smooth, then put a 5" backing pad on the grinder and grind with buffing discs. Then finally go to a buffer for the finishing. The reason for the electric was it is slower, the air was way too fast and it would heat up the metal. If the stainless got too hot it would warp and the tank would be garbage.

[@ScottCooley-w5e]

Have been watching you since you were on ESPN

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!!!!

[@pecktox]

I was always fascinated at taking a flat flimsy piece of metal and bending it into a strong gutter. ..pex

[@kenrice6999]

I learned what a roll pan is!😅

[@paintucation]

Me too!!! 😁

[@toejam503]

I keep an old speaker magnet in the back of my toolbox. It came from an old Triaxial speaker. Just drag a bit, screwdriver, or wrench across it SLOWLY and Wala you have a magnetized tool

[@jeffberry754]

Great episode. Mr mud slinger. There you just got called that lol lol. Feel better kevin? Lol

[@paintucation]

I'm not sure..... Mudslinger is not so bad! LOL!

[@jeffberry754]

@@paintucation lol and don't forget. Keep the greasy side down. Mmm wonder what Dolly Parton is doing. Lol

[@JerryCarr-m1w]

Love your info.keep them coming can't wait for the next one

[@paintucation]

More to come!

[@dogpotter]

love the format love the material great video thanks for taking the the time to show how it should be done

[@rogerdulworth3086]

Nice work brother 👍

[@paintucation]

Thanks ✌️

[@colossalgambit70]

Oooooooooooooooo.....top secret stuff, Kevin " SECRET AGENT MAN"

[@robfdavis]

So now we know . Karate man bruises on the inside , body man cries in the shower . Life lessons learned .

[@paintucation]

Exactly!!!!! 😂

[@Mark-um7ey]

😂😂😂

[@Mark-um7ey]

Did my 93 suburban the same way, will last a long time vs lapping it. Would be a good time to make a bracket for the 7 pin connector for the hidden hitch trailer connector. I tacked mine to the bottom edge with the connector pointing down so it's hidden and still easy to get to. This obs is going to be way too nice for the treatment it's going to get 😂

[@coryfreeman398]

but I wanted to say you do good is that you explain things very well and thanks for editing so we don’t have to hear the pointless chatter and we can actually get through a full video in a reasonable amount of time. I’d say 45 minutes per video it’s probably as far as you wanna gohave a chance but when it comes to your Camaro, there’s no limitations there.

[@AnnoyedCoastalBeach-nl4tm]

They make a magnetic bit holder for impact drivers ,can be used in a drill.

[@RichardAllen-z5d]

@@AnnoyedCoastalBeach-nl4tm I think I bought a 1/4"and 5/16" at Fastenall last time I was looking for one. They work well for fitting vehicles together for welding

[@jlawlar]

great job Kevin

[@DarrellCatt]

i used to use piece of old door skin...made great mixing board

[@mattlauer3323]

really enjoy your content, I am not a body guy but I thought you would have test fit the tailgate before you welded it to make sure its not gonna bind on the rollpan

[@PeterTmann]

When you showed your set of snips, you should have mentioned that the colors of the grips tell you their specific use: Yellow is for straight cuts, Red is for leftward curving cuts, and Green is for rightward cuts. You'd think red is for "right," but it's the opposite. If viewers watched carefully, they would notice that on the one side you used the red and the other the green, which matched the direction of the cut. It's also worth being REALLY careful of the cut edge - there are usually little sharp points (we called them "witches' claws" in the sheetmetal shop where I worked for a while) that will catch and cut you.

[@aahobbies8660]

Milwaukee makes a damn good magnetic bit holder. I use that on my Dewalt tools.

[@nfldrider]

Another awesome video! Thank you!

[@paintucation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Snowmannorth]

“Give Kris a hard time” 😂

[@paintucation]

Trust me, I do!! Lol!

[@Snowmannorth]

@@paintucation 😂🤣😂

[@stephenadams5293]

Was wondering about the figure eights

[@paintucation]

Try it!!! It works VERY well

[@nick540g]

I know you did pin holes and a run just to provide more great content, so thanks for that! You didn't say if you just sprayed over those touchups, or did you sand before spraying again? Does that work only on primer or paint also?

[@richardzackery9934]

Just try to remember to switch the welding hood back to weld so you don’t blind yourself when you start welding again

[@paintucation]

Um, yup! Did that too! 😬

[@ADDGarage]

I thought maybe you'd do some grinding on the plug welds too.

[@paintucation]

Yup, eventually.

[@4speed3pedals]

Magnetize your screw bit. Magnetizers are simple magnets that will also remove magnetism and are avaliable in many auto stores, Amazon, etc. It takes seconds to perform. Mine is a 2 piece that when joined look like a square with a hole in the center held together by 2 o-rings. Pass the bit through the hole and you are ready to use it. Drag the bit on the side (as per instructions) and the magnetism is gone. Great for hand held screw drivers or anything you want that will fit through the opening. You may find other styles.

[@paintucation]

Thanks!!!!!

[@paintucation]

I'll definitely try that

[@4speed3pedals]

@@paintucation You are welcome.

[@thebluewormbin3444]

DeWalt makes a magnetic insert you can put your bits into for changing them easily, it also temporarily magnetizes the bit. It’s a bit wider than a bit, so it’s not really useful in tight spaces but good for open screws

[@rexrobertson7353]

So what did you do on the backside of that weld? Grind it in? DTM? Seam sealer?

[@sammylisasmith2104]

Great video bud thanks for your videos

[@paintucation]

Glad you like them!

[@dannico58]

couldn't you scoot the roll pan to the left a pinch to close the gap? you have room on the right

[@tomweber3736]

There a bunch of flip.bits that are with the other end a drill bit. Magnetic.

[@kenstevens5675]

Thank you for the tips.

[@johncox9876]

Your doing great with that bumper you ever thought about going pro?

[@craighansen7594]

The truck is interesting but I really look forward to work on the Camaro. When you get to the Z car are you considering another early model clone? Of course of all the Datsun Z cars the 240 is my favorite. With its steel bumpers and real valance panels under them, they are great looking cars.

[@MrLangleylad]

Nice work KT , cleco’s next time ?

[@paintucation]

YES!!!! If I can remember to bring them from the other shop....

[@JasonElmore-t1i]

Looks good bro

[@paintucation]

Appreciate it man!!

[@2013ShelbyGT500]

I watch and think "this is how the pros build show cars".

[@Simmatt81]

Totally agree with the PPE..learn from others mistakes..I'm currently healing from skin cancer surgery on my forearm..I said right away j guarantee it's from welding..be careful everyone

[@paintucation]

Heal up my friend!!! 💪

[@bradleverton3233]

Really enjoy your content. I know you used to be in a rock band. Is the guitar playing in the background some of your work?

[@paintucation]

Some of the tracks are, most are not, but I have friends that write music and wrote these instrumental tracks. I used to write and record them all

[@bradleverton3233]

@paintucation cool! As a fellow player, I appreciate that.

[@larryanderson1819]

So can you pain over the aftermarket black coating that the panels come in or should it be removed

[@paintucation]

Larry, No, not paint directly on E-Coat. you need either a sealer ( if the panels are perfect, just scuff and seal them, then paint topcoats) or prime, correct, then paint, but not topcoat paint directly. Personally, I leave the E-Coat intact, then work on top of it for finish coating strategies.

[@larryanderson1819]

@@paintucationthank you that’s what I needed to hear I was told to strip it before sealing it that will save me a lot of time

[@barneywing9876]

I put a roll pan on my 1985 Chevy S10 and I wish I could have seen a video like this before I had done it.

[@paintucation]

Thanks!!! This was fun to do, and I was hoping someone could use the info.... Sorry it's too late!

[@GloriaJillSydor]

love your show

[@dougeaton2446]

I like using a drywall hauk don't absorb and easy to clean up with acetone or a sander

[@paintucation]

What is a drywall hauk?

[@dougeaton2446]

@paintucation i may have spelled it wrong try drywall hawk.... it's the flat aluminum mudboard with a handle that is used for drywall mud it's about 13"× 13" with a handle protruding from the bottom straight down it unscrews

[@skibbers55]

Fellette's watch and enjoy this channel too. I am one of them.

[@paintucation]

Nice!!! Glad to have you here along the journey!!

[@johnscott8592]

Nice one mate

[@paintucation]

Thanks 👍

[@evertzander6924]

Great job 👏👍🙂🇸🇪

[@tracyrenko4171]

Just a question I thought your supposed to put fiberglass over your welded area first and then put the bondo

[@paintucation]

I don't do that every time .. if I think moisture will be a problem from the backside I will.

[@paulshurmon138]

Thanks for the video.

[@rlfaulk]

Well done, Kevin. Is that a standard body panel stand, or something specifically made for holding a truck bed?

[@paintucation]

Truck bed dolly ... It folds up when you don't need it... A little on the flimsy side though!!! Autobody tool Mart, hot it a few years ago

[@randomletters2948]

“ I dont believe it, but I guess I have to, because I’m lookin’ right at it!”

[@StevePayne-u2t]

Take your screws bit get about 16 of number 10 wire and coil it around a screw driver leaving about 4 inchs on both ends of the coil. Srip about 1 I. On both ends . Take your screw drive bit and place inside the coil tben short the ends of the coil on the pos and neg post bata 13 battery . This will magnetize your bit

[@ronsautojax]

Lookin good 🎉

[@roblamont8756]

Good talk

[@cherryberry6985]

What do you think Garrett Ginner Winn do to his Nissan 240