How to install replacement panels on a `54 Chev Truck

[@michaelhallas6450]

Rick doing a really nice job of rebuilding that cab

[@OldTimeGarage]

Thank you

[@robertgrider4346]

Your rite, your not any kind of a teacher, you're more of a analytic professor of fabracation extraordinaire!! 👍🏁 Untill you tackle jobs like this, your planning, measuring, multiple prefitting , is all part of a well done project👍, I was 28 yrs I'm the body paint & frame, 20 yrs ago, I'm getting ready to do exactly what your showing in video, I'm looking hopefully to driving my '52 1/2 t Jimmy, slammed down, s/10, no paint except inside cab & engine compartment, auto

[@billstevenson7381]

Fantastic series on this rotted cadiver, back from the dead, Canadian man finds cure for rusted old chev! Great job , Rick. Thanks for taking the time to show the details!

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Bill Stevenson That's funny Bill. And I'm glad you like the vids!

[@bobm7325]

I just subscribed about a month ago and I'm looking at old videos. It looks like you saved one from the crusher that looks like the best way to do it to me. Don't worry about the camera angles I still enjoy your videos or your education I think I wasted the last four years of school my kids would say the same thing about me. My daughter ask if I even went to school. Have a great day I've got a trunk pan to replace.

[@OldTimeGarage]

Awesome well we are glad to have you as a sub and good luck on the trunk pan today Bob

[@rebelwing]

Great video, Thanks Rick. Looks like a Big Boys jigsaw puzzle.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+rebelwing oh man it is!

[@NewRiverRepair]

Excellent tutorial on fitment of the cowl parts sir! Thanks for taking the time to " show" the work involved. Big thumbs up for helping others.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+NewRiverRepair That's what this is all about - sharing info and knowledge to keep the old cars outta the squisher! thanks for watching and taking the time to write in, it's much appreciated.

[@markchamberlain5693]

You may not have a camera crew but I for one get way more from your one handed camera than their hole dam crewThanks for the videos

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Mark Chamberlain Oh, thanks for saying that cuz I always worry it isn't showing you all you need to know. I'm glad you can understand it with the shaky close-ups!

[@LarryDeSilva64]

wow Rick beautiful job considering what you had to work with. I can see you have welded up rusted out bodies before. Really do appreciate you taking the time to video what you were doing step by step. Yeah I know aftermarket panels aren't perfect by any means but at least its a helluva lot more solid than what you have to work with. Great job fitting them back in. You do very consciencious work on everything you rebuild. This was another example of giving the customer 120% perfect job. always love your work. Thanks for sharing

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Larry De Silva thank you so much Larry, I'm glad you liked it. I'll try to do more vids showing the work getting done but it's hard sometimes

[@Romanm1957]

Excellent details and info! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to make these videos Rick!

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Romanm1957 if it helps ONE GUY it's worth it!

[@tankmaster02]

Hi Rick, that is a great and informative video. Thanks for sharing. I know you don't want to show the work in progress so much, but sometimes it's better because you can see how much work it really is, for your Customers too... Wait for the next video.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+tankmaster02 thanks for watching the vids. I'll try to get more showing the work being done

[@rosamolina8011]

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[@vincentdodd9253]

This is what I am working on now, thanks for the great help. Going to look for more, 53 3100, have eleven panels to replace, thanks.

[@badomanclassics]

I'm right in the middle of this task. Thanks for the help buddy

[@albertaboyz]

Wow. Pretty extensive repair. Thanks for showing the job.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+albertaboyz not sure how much the guy spent on the panels either....

[@ceedell]

Looks like you're makin all the pieces parts fit! Lookin good!

[@OldTimeGarage]

+ceedell yeah, they're not as bad as some of the aftermarket parts we've had in the past for these trucks so thank god for that

[@michaelcookeiii4552]

Yes it did help thank you. I got 53 with new panels. Truck was so rotted didn t know where to start. So i fucked it up doors don t fit so i said i m going to put doors on and cut the floor again and try to make it fit. Thanks again turn Elvis up lol

[@OldTimeGarage]

awesome good luck you'll get it

[@scottrussell4488]

Thanks Rick, I have a1953 that needs cowl work. that video helps alot!

[@scottrussell4488]

Thanks Rick! I appreciate your videos!

[@GTsGarage]

Great information, and such a popular truck to rebuild. Thanks for sharing the progress.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+GTs Garage Yes they are very popular trucks.

[@vm722]

Good work 👏 Awesome video and very informative 👍 49 GMC.. Here Keep up the excellent work and have fun 😃

[@OldTimeGarage]

Thank you

[@Velvethamma]

Good tips on just tack welding the panels in for fitment. God knows those aftermarket panels usually need some tweaking to make em' fit right

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Velvethamma oh man do they ever most of the time - these ones weren't as bad as some though thank god.

[@huck01955]

Nice work Rick I think the owner will be pleased

[@OldTimeGarage]

+huck01955 I sure hope so!

[@lgh1157]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this, . . . great help, . . . nice work

[@bobbyelee6549]

looks great, Thanks for the tips. Cant wait to see it complete.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+bobby elee coming soon!

[@lateby]

If you gotta do it , your doing it right .lookin good Rick !!

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Tom Kline lol that's one way to think about it when I get these basket cases! hahaha, thanks Tom

[@ihus9950]

Hello, Can you tell me where are you buying all the sheet metal pieces for this restoration Thanks Bud

[@1boatsailor]

You should have been an instructor, nice job great info

[@OldTimeGarage]

No am not a teacher lol

[@gilly007]

Do you have any videos on replacing a rocker panel on a 47-55 3100 chevy trucks?

[@OldTimeGarage]

So many vidoes am not sure to be honest

[@charlesdyer2376]

Those aftermarket guys must love ya. that feller must have found that cab at the bottom of a river someware, but ya got it lookin cherry.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Charles Dyer lol - some of this aftermarket crap is just crap and some is good, you gotta really watch where you buy from

[@mrbhpj45]

Great Job I mean a Great Job!! Keep up the great work and Videos

[@OldTimeGarage]

+mrbhpj45 thanks much

[@Dboyquicks10]

How do you keep the body square. I know about putting the braces in, but are there any measurements I need to know. Thank you so much for your help on my project.

[@OldTimeGarage]

Take measurements on the door openings front and back and top to bottom. If those stay square the rest of the cab should too.

[@Dboyquicks10]

@@OldTimeGarage Thanks brother. You're a good man, I don't care what Dave says. Tell Dave I said hey.

[@OldTimeGarage]

Dave hasn't been here for a few years now

[@ziggassedup]

Nice way to go about replacing the parts Rick.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+ZIGgassedUP Thanks Zig

[@chad19701962]

looking awesome man. very nice job. thing was a big turd before you started

[@OldTimeGarage]

+1962 buick hahaha it was pretty rough for sure

[@crossmember343]

Rick truck is coming together great.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+crossmember343 yup, I just got her primered up last night

[@72monte61]

another great video, Thanks !

[@OldTimeGarage]

+72 Monte thanks '72 Monte

[@pauldegano5724]

HI Rick great video and nice work very well explained in detail. I have a 52 Chevy pick up and I'm doing the same areas . I have a some questions for you and I'm new to this whole you tube thing and subscribing can I email you the questions ? Then maybe you can post them if you wish

[@OldTimeGarage]

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[@ratrod67]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@OldTimeGarage]

You are so welcome

[@pappabob29]

Nice looking work. I'm sure you would love to lay the door up there to check all the various planes. Even with the correct dimensions, sometimes the lines or planes don't match. The braces don't allow trial fitting the door and you would really be USC without the braces. What condition are the doors in with this much rust everywhere else?? Love all those gauge clusters on your shelf. ;o)

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Pappa Bob Hi Pappa Bob, we are hanging the doors as I type this! We'll do another vid soon with the door on. They weren't quite as bad as the rest of the cab.

[@chevytk56tn72]

GREAT JOB< LIKE YOUR WORK!!! :)

[@OldTimeGarage]

+chevytk56 TN thanks much chevytk56 TN

[@1966scoutcheif]

Hey good work looks awesome. FINS UP

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Eric Polston Fins Up Eric!

[@ericsolomonrent]

Thanks,great video

[@OldTimeGarage]

+ericsolomonrent Thanks for watching ericsolomonrent

[@randybowen735]

Awesome video!!!! I totally understood everything you explained and as far as filming you did great. Most people will learn more from this than those DICKS on t.v.

[@OldTimeGarage]

+randy bowen thanks Randy I appreciate that a lot

[@UGAgeorgiaDAWG]

Big thumbs up!!

[@OldTimeGarage]

+UGAgeorgiaDAWG thanks UGAgeorgiaDAWG

[@pauldegano5724]

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[@pauldegano5724]

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[@indychuckluck]

Great video! thanks....

[@OldTimeGarage]

+Indy chuck thanks Chuck

[@MrKrazeoner]

Now this is a fucken garage! 😂😂😂😂

[@algburek8450]

thanks. i was having a bitch of a time figuring this area of truck out. God bless you

[@OldTimeGarage]

Thank you

[@tomtomsolvic]

Thank you sir!

[@OldTimeGarage]

+tomtomsolvic you are so welcome

[@MrFireman164]

Love it

[@OldTimeGarage]

+MrFireman164 thanks!

[@1965fordgalaxie500]

Nice

[@Shadetree_Mechanic]

Like and subscribed for the don’t fucking panic tip!

[@curtsmith4658]

Glad to know you fucking swear and shit,keeps it real.

[@OldTimeGarage]

LOL