How to repair a rusty cab corner, inner rocker, rear floor and B-pillar panels-1971 Chevy C10 PART 1

In this video I'm going to show you how to replace a cab corner, inner rocker, rear floor section and a rear B-pillar repair panel on a 1971 Chevy C-10. These techniques can also be used on Chevrolet C10, C20, C30 and GMC trucks, Blazer and Jimmy 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972.
The C-10 panels I used were from TriPlus which are the panels that most aftermarket companies sell like Auto Metal Direct, Goodmark, Chevy Truck Stop and LMC Truck. Every repair patch panel was welded with a Lincoln Power MIG 140, with a 75/25 shielding gas.
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[@BustedClassicGarage]

Would you guys want to see more wacky commercials or infomercials in the videos? Let me know!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

It was funny !

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

Its funny until you realize how many times you should have thought smarter.... and didnt !

[@TheCanadianBubba]

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[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

@@TheCanadianBubba Whatcha mean Bubba?

[@TheCanadianBubba]

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[@averygassner2939]

Wacky commercials or infomercials bring them on hilarious as for your video tons of info great explaining awesome job thank you for doing that love your videos

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks man! More infomercials, here we come! Hahaha!

[@GenXTech]

Nice cut bro!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Jonny!!!

[@wvfd114]

I just did that same corner on my wife’s 67. 👌🏻 great replacement panels!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

I know right?! Lol

[@dalejones4061]

Great video, my original cab had lots of rust up top so decided to use a, donor cab that's rotten way down back there as well. Now I've got a really good Idea of the fun I'm going to have. Thanks for a great video, looking forward to part 2.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Dale!!! Yes aren't adults puzzles fun? Lol

[@SuperAirsoft19]

Wow, this video was well put together!!!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks man! Stay tuned for part 2!

[@DansGarageNC]

Such a pain in the butt, but so rewarding. Good to see the progress.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Oh it always is, but once it's done you can crack open a beer and say, "wow, I'm glad that's over!" Lmao

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Great job on the panel replacement. I liked the editing too.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thank's Russ! I just started the edit on the paint video, get your camera ready! Lol

[@chrismooney5737]

Looking pretty good and that last part was pretty freaking funny lol

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Chris! Make sure you order yours today! Act now and get 2 for the price of 3. Lmao! Just shot a C-10 update video today, should be out Tuesday.

[@chrismooney5737]

@@BustedClassicGarage lol I’ll definitely be looking out for the video

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@chrismooney5737 Premieres at 7pm central tonight.

[@chrismooney5737]

@@BustedClassicGarage alrighty and how’s that 400 small block coming alone for the camaro

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@chrismooney5737 very, very slowly. Just collecting parts and tools at the moment. Just ordered a billet midplate for the ST-10 and a seal gasket kit. The old mid plate is warped and the trans has been leaking ever since I rebuilt it.

[@greenerkrysplantcare3078]

Great video. Very fast action, many information in a short time, waiting to see new one.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thank you! I tried to keep it to the point this time.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Busted. Thanks for all the tips. That would make it easier. I have to do that to a F150 next week. Thanks for sharing.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

The issue with the cab corner and pillar I've had every time. The pillar stamps are horrible, just wait till you see how the bottom looks when you try to throw a rocker on. I basically make my own pillars but its a lot more work. Id suggest fitting up your rocker before welding all that in, preferably if you can throw the door back on..

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yea those panels are terrible. I've seen it with the rocker and the door... it's bad. I've been prefitting 5 panels ahead. Lol

[@twiztedracingokc]

Good job on the panel replacement. I'm going to try to start my own videos on here one day lol I'm working on a 70 c10 also Replace the whole floor cost less and alot easier. Turns out amazing

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks man! My buddy did that also. I really want to but I feel like I'm at the point of no return with the drivers side. I might do something different on the passenger side. Only time will tell.

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

I concur, especially if you have bad supports. I tell people that all the time and it looks much better, done several.

[@MadScientistGarage]

Great video and great step by step! This is a lot of pieces and you made em fit perfectly.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Jon! I made them fit as much as I could. Still need to get out to the garage and finish the repair.

[@jimbennett1519]

Great video just an amazing amount of information and techniques. You are great at explaining the thought process too. Thank you so much

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Jim! I really tried to make this video straight to the point, now all I have to do is finish the repair and edit the next video.... lol

[@jimbennett1519]

@@BustedClassicGarage Me personally can’t wait lol. I know it is a lot of time and work for you but believe me a lot of us do appreciate it

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@jimbennett1519 thank you, that's awesome to hear. Might be a little bit before part 2 but I have some big C-10 episodes coming up next.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Nice work!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thank you!

[@mustanggarland24]

Killer video brother! Huge help!!!!!!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Chris!

[@class5bodyworks]

It's a nice touch. I wouldn't overdo it though.

[@tweston800]

Excellent video. Any chance of replacing the A-pillar assembly?

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks Tom! I did a repair on the A-pillar in an earlier video when I replaced the front floor section. Here is that vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYbSm5V7ZpmYoq8

[@uirapoarusticos]

Grande abraço Brasil.

[@glen4130]

Surprised how poorly the replacement panels reproduce the factory lines.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Some are better than others. Keyparts started making high quality stamping recently. I plan on making a video about the difference in quality between the 2 main stamping plants in Taiwan that supply most of the classic panel companies like, Goodmark, Auto Metal Direct, LMC, Original Parts Group, etc. Got a handful of vids to edit first but it's definitely on the list.

[@geebarney7910]

I got a 83 c10 and i just realized my cab is rotton where it hooks up to the mounts right there behind the front wheel wheels is it worth it to keep tinkering just been doing breaks and now ive lost motivation to even test vaccum compression and do timing.. the frame is solid and cabs held on the back 2 mounts and the front clip with the 2 under the rad are ok..

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yeah it's hard to get motivated sometimes especially when you got other things going on. My 69 that I bought is completely rotted around the cowl and firewall. Yeah if you decide to do some metal work on the front of your cab just take your time and measure twice.

[@rrrobin2569]

Do you by chance know what the measurement is from the bottom of the A-pillar to the bottom of the first hinges bolt hole?

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Hit me up on Instagram or Facebook and I'll try to send you pictures after work.

[@jj0576]

Great video, where you buy the cab corner parts?

[@BustedClassicGarage]

So the b-pillar I believe I got from TC Truck Parts in WI, [phone] part # 0849-213 (when I run this number online it comes back as the crappy panel so when you call make sure they have the high quality galvanized finish b-panel. Another Keyparts supplier is Bowtie Truck Parts out of MN, it's a Ma and Pop shop (they are awesome, they shipped me freight a ton of C-10 panels) you can try them also. Kevin's cell [phone] The high quality Outer rocker part # is 0849-101AL Hope that helps. Cab corner was AMD.

[@anthonyday3213]

The bracket that you cut out in floor under fuel tank, is that the cab mount or what is that for thanks

[@BustedClassicGarage]

There are 2 supports. One that runs from the firewall to the back of the cab, thats the inner cab floor support. The cab floor rear brace is the one that run under the tank, from drivers cab corner to pass cab corner. If you are referring to the plate that sits on top of the floor that's threaded, that is the mount that holds the cab to the frame.

[@paulking6404]

I'm currently restoring our '65 C10 and being a Newbe to this kinda metal work, would you mind mentioning where you got those replacement panels from Soni know where to NOT order from since I'm EXACTLY in that spot at this very moment. Thanks for the tips, tricks and education.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Most of my panels are from AMD, Goodmark and Summit. Most panels that I've seen are the same between companies. Some triplus panels are better then keyparts and vice versa. I can't speak for the quality of 65 panels because I haven't dealt with that year truck. I know they are starting to produce high quality panels for some years but not sure if for your generation truck. If you had a 67-72 I could tell you a little bit more. Good luck.

[@paulking6404]

@@BustedClassicGarage thanks for your reply, even if the parts may be a little different, the technique should be the same. That's what I'm mostly after. I have your videos on save to watch later with a few others so I can refer back to them

[@Hunter-fl3kj]

Where did you order the replacement panels? Hopefully there's better sites lol

[@BustedClassicGarage]

I ordered them from a couple different companies but honestly it's all the same stamping. Key parts are putting together a handfull of high quality patch panels at the moment. You can get front floor pieces and a b pillar that is exact to the original. There are a couple of other ones they are about to release. I can't say too much yet because they haven't been released but I've been fitting one lately and it fits like the original except for one cut I had to make. I'll be posting fitment videos around the same time they put them into production. Make sure you stay tuned on here for that video and where to buy. Bow tie truck stop has the high quality B pillar at the moment. Here is a link to the part video and contact info. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKSwdneYbJl8sLM

[@Hunter-fl3kj]

@@BustedClassicGarage ok thankyou

[@hollyrock911]

hahahhaaa good stuff

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks man! Nice pic!

[@tjhughes66]

Where did you get the panels

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Some from summit, some from the swap meet. I know the cab corner is from summit for sure, it's AMD (triplus)

[@brandonjordan1273]

Where are you located

[@pthrelkeld090]

I don't understand how they can get away with calling them patch panels for the 67-72, if its not a direct copy of the lay out it is in fact NOT a patch panel for a 67-72. It's for something else.. and that's what I like to call.. FALSE FUCKING ADVERTISING! 🤯

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yeah the so called patch panels for the C-10 seem like they were intended to be slip over pieces over the existing panels. There's very few companies that are making an exact replica but keep your eyes on keyparts in the near future. I will also be putting out some videos on some new panels that are gonna be coming out when they are available to the public.

[@pthrelkeld090]

Looking forward to it! Love your videos brother, you're my go to when I need guidance on my c10's body work!

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Thanks man!