Squarebody Chevy bed removal and rust fix part 1

Have a spot on my old big block Chevy that has been needing repair. Let’s dive right in!

[@tmwinkler]

@9:15: Old School Back-up Camera!!! LOL! Love the 454 SS badge! Thanks for sharing!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😉. They never let me down lol

[@stevemccoy8138]

Hey JT ,Personally I would have put a nice flat bed on it. Complete with tool boxes underneath the bed, chain racks , headache rack, and short side boards made out of bull wagon deck boards. They can double as 4 wheeler loadings ramps. Thanks for Sharing. 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Shut would have made that a handy rig!

[@ericrice6748]

I vote for the replace also... 33 years ago I had an 86 short bed with 9 inches of total lift and 38 inch super swampers and a 300 horse 350 BUT shortly after I got married and sold my baby, sure wish I would have NEVER gotten rid of the truck!!!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

I would probably lean towards the bed side unless you want to come back and fix it again in 5 years. It’s a sharp old truck, and they are worth a bunch of money nowadays. It’s your money and your truck, do what you want, I will watch the video. Thanks for the videos.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

The more I look at it, the more I believe the bedside is the only way to go. Thanks for watching!

[@ryanduren2739]

Love the square body’s best truck ever made. Looking for a 87 model

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s what year this one is.

[@mikenicholas5218]

I think the new bedside is the better choice.

[@jeremycherny2041]

Owned a couple lifted trucks. I don't care for them anymore. Only thing I kept from my youth is a 1980 Sierra Classic short box fleet side 2x4. I don't drive it much at all.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Those are a very sought after rig! Wouldn’t mind one of those too if I could find one lol

[@BigFun4Life]

That’s a nice square you got Joe..Thanks for bringing us along and sharing your knowledge.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks Kip!

[@samhunter6376]

Just do the corner of the bed go ahead and do frame and other stuff you have a great old truck that looks really good and you probably have it mechanically sound it's a dream truck of mine I drive a 2015 2500hd would trade it for yours in about a NY second and it doesn't have but around 65000 miles on it I have owned or drive every flavor of truck made it's just an option but it ain't for show so enjoy the drive friend

[@LolaBgcps]

Nice truck.

[@corydriver7634]

Going back to catch up on your older videos. As far as lowering your truck when you get older…yeah I’m there.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on 😆. Appreciate the views!

[@ronkrejci9827]

No matter what you do it will look great can't wait to see what you decide to do 👍🏼

[@terrimartin8630]

I like your common sense approach to everything.

[@richardwilkens4577]

I would do the new bedside

[@vernegriffis5457]

Always good to see your videos JT. Look forward to seeing what you do. I have a Ford do this summer.

[@levimc6783]

I am working on redoing a 1990 ford f150 got frame sand blasted and painted last fall now I need to fix the box and get 2 new front fenders and paint it after I get done fixing tractors lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Last of the good Ford trucks there!

[@levimc6783]

​@@jtsbarnngrill6873you got that right

[@ShainAndrews]

You won't know what you got until you tear into it. Then you make a decision. Bed side is a chunk of work, but not bad on those old rides.

[@stevehetrick2676]

You know, a farmer should have a multitude of Vise Grips ! Maybe like a half dozen or more! This would have save the multiple trips up and down from the back of the truck! 😎 One can never have too many tool's. Lol Just an old farmer here.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That thinking would make things waaay too efficient 😆😉

[@terryhobdy5727]

I enjoyed the video 👍.

[@trev583]

Good work. I figured you might be an auto body tech as to how easily you painted the MF. I’m a “do it once” type of person so I wouldn’t bite the bullet and put the bedside on, but you have skills I don’t. Good luck and I look forward to following the progress.

[@johnwesner3935]

I'd just repair the one on it. I've bought three jeep windshield frames and six front fenders. The quality sucked. Looked good once prep'd and painted but still lots of issues. I pulled my box to replace the fuel pump. After wards the darn truck still wouldn't start!:( At 3:30 in the AM it hit me that I didn't hook up the ground strap!:) By 4:00 AM it was running!:) I've just finished rebuilding the box on my 64 F100. Hundreds of spot welds and miles of welding in rotted steel. Fix the small area!:)

[@djdaz72]

Great video as always be it farming or auto work all is good with me. I’d say new metal on the bed it will last longer in the long run . Keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you! About 99% go on the new bedside as of now lol. Hopefully this weather will clear up and I can put them masseys to work

[@timmywarren2349]

Very good Video 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you 👍

[@johnkraus5204]

I think a new box side would be best. Do it once and done. Yes, also paint the inside of the frame,so it doesn't rust.

[@379insk]

Beauty truck!!!

[@eaglebill3738]

Speaking from experience, a new chinesium side is going to be a lot worse than fixing the original metal. That said, if you can find a used rust free side, I would choose that route. Just my opinion but the new fenders I got for mine don't line up worth a crap and are thinner than tin foil. Any way you go, she's a nice truck and worth the investment! Thanks for posting videos for us.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

A used one would be ideal! The kung fu metal is less than ideal, and I usually have to fix a few dents in it right from the box.

[@ShainAndrews]

You pay for crap and act shocked when you receive crap. There are OEM quality panels available.

[@eaglebill3738]

FYI, doesn't matter the cost, if it's made in China, it's crap! These were for a different vehicle that are not available in a quality replacement.

[@ShainAndrews]

@@eaglebill3738 So full of shit. China can manufacture to any tolerance. You pay for the privilege.

[@russellmcknight7226]

I would say put a box side on it,as you know it bolts on except 2" on each side by the tail gate.I worked at a GM dealership in that era and know that they like to rust,so yeah if it was me i,d bite the bullet and invest in a box side,,if the rest of the truck is in good shape go for it.thats my 2 cent's worth.

[@kentkeller5211]

New metal

[@northdakotaham1752]

Nice truck JT. You did a nice job fixing the tops of the wheel wells so am sure you have the skill to fix that last bit of rust.....but how much longer would it take to just put the new side on the box? I think you mentioned it was a bit spendy which surprises me as there are a lot of those trucks around and guys restoring them now.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

The bedside probably would be faster, and then I know it’s all new. LMC has them in the 900 ish dollar range. I think that’s gonna be the best route.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Geez...that sheet metal has gone up in price! It's a nice truck...I would spend a few bucks on it and you won't have any filler to give you trouble in the future. Thanks for the video! I wish I had your body working skills.

[@marvincook4543]

"good Job"

[@jeffsagen3892]

Don’t throw baby out with the bath water. The rest looks good yet as far as I can tell? Good looking truck tho. Have 77 ford for daily driver. Love the old ones. Back when trucks were built to haul anything besides just bag dog food.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Amen! 😉. She isn’t all perfection though. I welded a wheel arch into it when I painted it years back, so it’s not a1 condition. I just make it look that way 😉

[@northdakotaham1752]

I still have my old 77 Ford F150 also. It's on it second set of box sides. I wish I had JT's painting skills as my old truck needs some fresh paint!

[@glennschlorf1285]

Nice

[@jedm1466]

You will spend more body-working a new bedside than you would that small section that needs repaired.

[@billhenry6757]

bedside.... you will not regret it

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’m thinking along those lines too

[@GreyMassey]

With black paint I would replace the side it would be harder to hide a repair with black paint.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

True, but I hid the wheel arch pretty well😉 I think a bed side is in order.

[@johnfugate3432]

Fix what you got that would make a better video for me not being a body man but your paying the bills do what's good for you 16:23

[@tonybunch543]

🤷🏻‍♂️👍

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great video, what does Rip think you should do ?? 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Rip ain’t got time for that truck today 😆😆

[@gleanerk]

As good as you are,I’d say patch . Save the doe fo fertilizer and seed lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That has been heavy on my mind as spring approaches 😉

[@BriggsStratton11]

Dont let the wannabes pressure you into a full bed side if you dont want to. You know damn well the majority have never done it themselves. You'll make it look good either way

[@unicornmechanic2454]

Hey, JT... Got an "oldish" Chevy, that MIGHT have the parts you are looking for. Cheap, and Easy....Huh... dam... that Sounds like my Ex wife......😁 Truck, was the Same color, and trim as yours... NOT nearly as nice as Yours though... I've got a 78', Cheyenne, Long Bed, that's been sitting in the pecker-brush for a day, or two, that would make you a really nice Project... 😁 I'll check this weekend, to see if it's worth a darn... IT MIGHT have the bed, and bed-side you need... If it's ok, I'll let you know here... If, It's not worth a damn, I'll let you know... You know how old tin is...

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on. Appreciate it!

[@unicornmechanic2454]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Appreciate the Video's... Particularly the Massey stuff. I'll let you know about the Truck/ truck bed, here. We can figure it out from there. Honestly, I'll, "donate" the whole damn thing....(if its ok) I want to get it out of my field.

[@unicornmechanic2454]

Hey, Sorry. apparently nothing good comes from Pennsyltucky. looks like the road salt finally took it's toll on the bedsides, too. the bed was in decent shape, when I parked it a couple years ago, but not so much anymore. It was worth a look anyway, found that pair of cheaters I, "lost", right where I left them, on the dash...LOL. I wondered where those went...

[@derekadams729]

Save some money. Fix it.

[@lonetnier2733]

My vote is replacement, then sell to me.. I'll add it to my collection of chevy trucks.