METAL SURGERY ON OUR 2WD K5 BLAZER PROJECT | The Tools & Tips of DIY Rust Repair

In this video, Mike is taking us deep into the tools, tips, and tricks he uses to address rust issues on a classic truck. And he does it DIY-style right there in his two car garage...and yep, we're making' it happen on our 2wd K5 blazer project, UBTK5.
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[@dylanhoribin1804]

Ty for this vid! Going through the same issue

[@nujayfabrication8089]

Awesome video as always !! And great work by mike !!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Preciate it!

[@parker123ism]

Awesome video! That things looking good!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, brother!

[@twoninecav]

SUBSCRIBED! What an awesome collaboration. Thanks for the details.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks much!

[@rickyscz28]

Wow!!! Thats amazing !!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@martywilkinson6722]

Great video! Nice to see the down and dirty side of the build.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Heck yeah! It's dirty for sure.

[@superc4308]

Alright another great episode 👍🏽

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, man!

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, brother!

[@johndudley5987]

Very interesting content. Looking great

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, John!

[@russellharris8700]

Can't wait to see this thing going

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Me either!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

looking good guys

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@wickedc10]

Thats definitely a big task, he’s doing a great job!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt!

[@jeffpitzer8521]

Ok.. I've got two tips that I hope will help you or any viewers interested in rust repair or panel replacement... for air saw blades I just buy a quality hacksaw blade and cut it to the length I need... cut it with tin snips from the back to the teeth..you could grind it down to make it not as tall as the standard hacksaw blade to do curved cuts.... and the very best way I've discovered for separating panels is a plain old gasket scraper... if you hold it at the right angle you can "carve" right around a spot weld without doing anything else. Keep it sharp...If you're removing an outer pane,l a 1/4" thick grinder disc on a cut off grinder to thin the metal around the spot weld makes it easier to cut and causes less distortion on the panel behind.... if you want to have a hole to weld a plug weld through in the panel behind I drill an 1/8 hole first then use a step drill to take it to the size of the spot weld or or the size of the plug weld you want... Mr. Gasket scraper can break the panels lose.... I have 40 years experience in production collision repair and these methods have proved to be the most efficient way for me.. also when there's rust you HAVE TO... always get rid any rust in the repair area. Usually abrasive blasting is the best way to kill all the rust when it's pitted.. any rust left behind WILL come back to haunt you! I hope this will help you or any of the viewers.. Neil Young says "rust never sleeps" but I'm sure that that reference is lost on folks your age.. ask your dad... lol. Best of luck on UBTK5!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

jeff pitzer thanks for all the suggestions. I actually edited Mike’s segment and he mentioned using hacksaw blades, but that ended up being one of only a couple that got trimmed.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Yeah I agree 100% I bought an Ingersoll Rand saw probably about a decade ago and I've been disappointed since day one.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Man, that sucks.

[@cameronbrewster7348]

Looking good buddy 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@slumpnmyrump4986]

Hell yeah looks killer bud 👍

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks man!

[@troylane4781]

Looks good

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks!

[@ryleyecker258]

You guys should sell those hats they are so nice and many people would love them!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

The UBT hats? We do. Just currently out of stock. More coming soon!

[@joshroland]

Rust repair is something I dread lol. I guess that is why I like the patina. Lol. Great video

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt! Unfortunately even patina trucks need rust repair. See Teddy.

[@jonsmith7949]

Lots going on there , great job

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

John Padgett your telling me lol

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt about it.

[@kevinbecker99]

Did you have to do any repair to the B pillar. Behind the lower seat belt bolt? Just starting the same project.

[@paintgunexpress1949]

GRINDING AND SHINING..😎🔧...UBT.....

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt!

[@michaelchastain9727]

I don’t know if Mike Howe knows this or not, but a regular hack saw blade will fit in his or any air saw. You can buy a pack of hack saw blades lots cheaper than the air saw specific saw blades and you can break them to any length you want to use and they will fit in the air saw. I’ve been doing that for years.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

He does know that and actually included it in his part of that video, but it's one of the very few things I had to trim in editing. smh (at myself).

[@JohnJones-ep7of]

You can put better wafer board in some air tools and it will work better

[@randybryant9936]

Lookin good

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you!

[@simoncdn7483]

This is some real knowledge, I love to see these projects come to life and rather see them restored instead of just sent to the wrecker. nice work guys keep up the good work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thanks, Simon! It takes a village for sure and certainly more knowledge than I have on my own. Love working with other people.

[@carguy4v2222]

Ok Rob, patches look great and almost ready to go!! I got a question for you guys are you gonna use por 15 on the bottom of the floor or something else?? Just wanted to know and to say that it won't be long and this trucks gonna be up and running can't wait!!! Another good video bud!!!!

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Thank you! We're actually going to use some tentable bed liner on both the bottom of the tub and on top of the floor. Then good jute pad and carpet.

[@drummerdude476]

Loved the video! Out of curiosity, how much would a repair like that run somebody? My K5 is eaten away in the exact same spots, as they do haha

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

That's a great question. Labor on something like that would definitely run a $1k or more but the patch panels aren't that expensive.

[@braydenmorgan1167]

Sweet vid, Does anybody have any ideas as to how I would convert my C20 8 lug wheel hub to 5 lug?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I believe you can simply replace control arms out to 5 lug rotor from frame.

[@southpawsgarage]

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[@braydenmorgan1167]

UNITED BY TRUCKS Thanks for the help i’ll look into it

[@braydenmorgan1167]

UNITED BY TRUCKS I’m pretty sure that will work for the front, any ideas about the back?

[@davesgarage3099]

Hey guys another Great video . u can buy those inner kick pannels from either LMC or summit racing ....up here in canada i use a company called LKQ based out of quebec ..check em out they may ship down south . keep er goin :)

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Yes sir. In this instance, just easier for Mike to fab the piece he needs.

[@antoniojackson1976]

👍👍👍👍

[@ivanbarajas5471]

What do you do for a living?

[@southpawsgarage]

Rotobroach.MAKE VERY GOOD SPOTWELD CUTTER...IF IM NOT SAVING THE OLD PANEL...I JUST USE THE CUTTING WHEEL AND GRIND THE SPOT WELDS....FASTER..EASIER..I HAVE HAD TO USE DONOR PANELS AND THEN I USE CUTTER..PUT THAT REDUCER ON DRILL...SAVES BITS...BEEN BODY MAN FOR ALMOST 20 YRS... ENJOY THE VIDEOS..NICE WORK!!.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Great suggestion!

[@pancakebreakfastclub2653]

Have you ever used a 3/8” belt sander to remove spot welds? I have a friend that does it and he says it’s the bee’s knees

[@rupertsalinas6452]

Any more in depth video on the instalation of the floors on the k5. Need help. Your using AMD panels. Same here. The video answered alot but left me at the edge of my seat. There is no real good k5 blazer repair videos

[@WarBeardTheRed]

Thankfully I live in Arizona. I wouldn't know what to do with rust.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Whew! It's a bad word.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

I'm from Northern Michigan and my K5 is even worse than this one 😂

[@OldeCarrGuy]

Some surprises are just bad surprises.

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

No doubt

[@garynewman4908]

Hey man I sent you a letter and asked about a seat for a blazer l have. Never heard anything back from you

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

Hi, Gary - I apologize for my delayed response. I appreciate the letter. We aren't currently selling anything out of the K5s in case we end up needing some of it. That said, please email me at [e-mail] and we can stay in touch on the seats. Thanks much! - Robbie

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[@shilohstore6086]

You forgot one tool patience

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

For sure!

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Say hello to me

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Hey, hey!

[@RobertSantini]

What a waste of time👎🏻

[@breanastrickland2657]

your a waste of time hatter

[@sonnycalzone7784]

What do you do for a living ?

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

I’m currently in data & technology sales

[@sonnycalzone7784]

Very nice ..good stuff man