Replacing Rusted Rocker Panels and Cab Corners on a Chevy Silverado - Truck Tech S1, E7

[@Tigerfire75]

I love the two tone paint

[@blake595]

Man i can't thank y'all enough for postin these older and very useful how to videos that are actually fun to watch

[@militaryveteran6185]

Two tone paint and trim looks great!

[@heavymetalmadness666]

The way you went about the rocker is fine if you bought the incomplete rocker, but you bought the whole thing. It's faster to install as whole if you cut it short at the front where the door would interfere with welding and body work. I have proved that time and again and convinced my boss to buy the 300 dollar rockers rather than the 100 dollar ones. I do cab corners usually with the box on because I live in the rust belt, and it despite how much longer it takes to do the cab corners that way, it is probably faster than pulling the box even though it will never be as good as if the box was pulled off. I've been doing body work for over 20 years and found many time saving tips over the years. Tip 1 spot cutter drills are for saving a panel. If you are just removing and discarding, uses a die grinder with a high quality bit followed up by a good air hammer and chisel to finish it's removal. I have found using only the air hammer and chisel works if the rocker is a lot thinner then the inner rocker or bracing it is spotted to followed by a quick grind of what is left of the spot weld. and of course that is just for the spot welds. Plasma cut or cut off wheel for the lapped or butted edges. I like cut off wheels , but the plasma cutter can get in tighter spots. Tip 2 I guess is don't buy plasma cutter. I have one and never use it. It does nothing that much better than tools you likely already have if you get creative as far as sheet metal work goes.

[@noahm.7059]

How did you do cab corners without removing the box?

[@heavymetalmadness666]

@@noahm.7059 I cut out as much as I can, and some stays where I can't get at it where the box really interferes. Butt weld what I cut out, lap weld the slight overlap, I could weld but not cut out, 3m panel bond what I can't weld, and then weld what I can on the inside under the truck where the cab corner ends. The panel bond is after all the welding, I said it in the wrong order. Paint sticks to apply and sand the filler to blend it. Painting isn't much fun either. This way works better or worse depending on the truck model and way they went about the cab corner. This isn't newer collision work, this is rust belt work. If you need cab corners for rust repair there is about zero chance your just going to hit 8 bolts with an impact gun and raise the bed up in a matter of minutes.

[@joederue9900]

Just got my old mans pickup, never seen a NY winter in the road but has seen many In the yard and I swear to god he has never washed the damn thing. Gotta do the cab corners, rockers and bed sides. Thanks for the how to guys

[@jasonchristopher2977]

after u fix protect with cheap rust busters, Vaseline, mineral oil, used oil etc. I do this to both my towncars and I've not had rust in years. 1 quart of trans fluid, oil, 1 tube of grease and 2 toilet wax gaskets. Melt and mix and use however to apply. Used this for decades in rust belt and no rust. Don't be afraid of acid. Ppl don't follow directions and have issues. If you follow the steps it'll save alot of cutting, welding, mud, paint etc.

[@weloveups831]

Nice video! By not doing the whole rocker this guy show rookies some nice tricks!

[@pagosplace3065]

Honestly, I think I would have just pulled the whole rocker off. I get it, its an instructional and how too video, but in real life I think we all would have done it the easier way.

[@Jenuin]

Pago's Place same.

[@davidnichols1363]

@@Jenuin when you buy the whole piece , use it .Takes more time to make little patches.

[@dbabb2484]

By the time You got the hood, grille, fender, door, b pillar interior panel, sill plate, kick panel, and weatherstripping off you could do this repair 5 times.

[@95roadie]

Dustin Babb you only need to remove half that shit anyways

[@didisaythat4230]

In real life we all would just watch the video and never fix our cab corners.

[@chloehennessey6813]

When our truck fleet vehicles reach 80,000 miles we put them up for sale at the edge of our lot. We include the vehicles thorough maintenance and inspection report for the life of the vehicle. Last year we sold 24 2008 F250 4x4 extra cab long beds for about $5,000 -$7,500 each. Out mechanics go through them completely before they’re sold. If we allow our fleets to run around looking scabby and rusty it reflects poorly on our brand.

[@nextlevelgamez9243]

What is your brand/company? I might be interested in some trucks.

[@chloehennessey6813]

NextLevel Gamez Siem Offshore and SMIT Salvage.

[@Rescue912]

Nice work but I would have kept the gramps version and made it look like a survivor. The bullet hole just adds style.

[@alexrodriquez6451]

That is a very interesting technique. I've got a mower deck to repair with my everlast welder and I've never really welded sheet before.

[@markanthony3275]

A few suggestions from a certified college trained body man . First...align the door properly...that way if your front door pillar changes position in relation to rear door opening, because the strength of the rocker has been compromised, you will at least have a reliable guide to straighten things out. Second, do most of your panel trimming with a pair of air shears because it's a lot faster...use the cut off wheel as a last resort or on the compound shapes that can't be cut with a shear.

[@jjrock5]

One of my favorite episodes

[@ator2659]

Two tone paint job looks badass.

[@iDrinkJ4ck]

Where was this when I needed it 10 years ago :(

[@stevejones7649]

First time watching this show... can you say a couple of hacks. Take more time and do it correct. I agree with the guy below. Why would you not replace the whole rocker panel?

[@jonbrown9641]

grind off paint to bare steel, weld bumper on. Watch bumper and rear of bed be the first to rot away. Got it.

[@shanek6582]

Someone was using the hood to rest his scoped rifle and didn’t understand the muzzle is an inch or two lower than his crosshairs

[@JohnWilliams-ow4so]

Yep scope was off , it looks like my uncles old nissan we used to hunt from. He got out all excited and took 2shots at a big 10 pointer and I said uncle Billy your shooting your truck he said Oh shit, he didnt realize he knocked the scope out of sight putfing the rifle behind the seat.

[@jasonchristopher2977]

No but they will very soon and know better next time.

[@FineTouchLLC]

That 2 tone is beautiful

[@samthelegoman3990]

They “ungrandpa’d” the truck but then made it look like it belongs on a high school lot

[@c0wb0yTV]

whatever you say grampa

[@merlincantrell8546]

it looks actually a little dated, it looks more 90's or early 2000's styled

[@85fordman]

My thoughts exactly. The trim and bright work is what gives the truck it’s classic timeless character...now it looks like every other truck that’s been modified by a 17 year old

[@zxJC34xz]

Chad W. Cry more

[@texasboy2005]

Great episode. Good body repair instructions. Thanks for posting!

[@kunu98]

New bumper, clear headlights, and spray it dark blue. Keep it simple and classy

[@ditzydoo4378]

a bullet hole in the hood isn't as uncommon as one might think. Someone leans across the hood of their vehicle to form a solid support with a scoped rifle, but doesn't realize the bore axis of the barrel of their rifle is over 4 inches lower than the scope their looking though and "BAM", ventilated hood.

[@donaldmills4201]

Exactly, i have seen this multiple times actually. On the roof too.

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@donaldmills4201 there you go, though I'm not so tall as to be able to shoot over the roof of my Ranger 4x4. o_0

[@jerryjeanninesepicadventur1531]

I’m guilty of this myself 😬

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@jerryjeanninesepicadventur1531 well now you have the start of a ram air scoop. ^_^

[@ditzydoo4378]

@canuckguy worried Yep! that's probably been the cause of more unintentional vehicle mod's then anything else. o_0

[@clevelandmaker386]

hey.... I love that two tone! I'd keep that original look

[@zxJC34xz]

Cleveland Maker you probably over 60 lol

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@zxJC34xz no..... 24 just love old cars! new cars are a con job

[@taylorh3930]

I like the two tone Paint job and I hate lowered trucks. Also when doing cab corners on these be careful there's glue/sealant just under the bodyline when you're welding that shit will catch fire easily.

[@basshead.]

It's a RWD truck(not good for offroading anyway) so lowering is not a problem.

[@Scypher0th]

@@basshead. i disagree...just because its not 4x4 dont mean you need to butcher it and turn it into car and slap on doochbag gonk rims...i got a 99 dodge dakota R/T and the factory ride height is perfect i even went down one rim size to accommodate a smoother ride and meanier look...i wanted to keep a truck a truck nto turn it into a Australian ute....and with the factory ride high i can hop curbs and sidewalks without issue....lowering a truck is a stupid pointless thing...if u want a lowered vehicle. buy a car. they destroyed this truck in my eyes...

[@urge8153]

@@Scypher0th lmaoooo these trucks look way better lowered. Lifted trucks look like shit. But hey to each their own

[@caddydaddy84]

If I buy a truck I want a truck. Lowering it is just stupid because it no longer is functional as a truck. I know this because I've been there and done it. Never again will I make that mistake

[@urge8153]

@@caddydaddy84 why would you get a truck and lower it if you need it to be stock height or above? Thats just dumb on your part lmao. I bought my truck because i wanted to build a sport truck and lowering it has increased the handling on it so it serves its purpose. Not everyone who owns a truck wants a lifted obnoxious eye sore. Especially a 2wd truck. i get a 4wd but thats it.

[@lukemurdock2236]

Best to use weld thru on your rosette welds for the step down bumper those 8 bare metal weld areas will get ya down the road cuz ya cant paint the inside once the bumper is in place ! Nice video !!!

[@1991tommygun]

I got a 1998 chevy that needs some love thanks!

[@billiondollardan]

I really like that lowered Silverado

[@2legit2quit70]

You guys make this look so easy. I might give it a try. Glad I got the same truck too but mine is a 91

[@figbat6363]

I like the 2 tone paint

[@RichardC5568]

It would of been nice to see how you adjusted the latch to raise the door at the 6:39 mark of the video.

[@baddonkey6876]

Just replaced the bushings on the pin, we did it all the time at my stepdads repair shop

[@RichardC5568]

@@baddonkey6876 In this place, they weren't fixing the car for a customer. This was a performance build. Perhaps it was a lack of attention to details. No harm, no foul.

[@baddonkey6876]

Both are fixed the exact same way

[@scottchrisman5009]

Anyone notice all the bare metal he left behind thr roll pan when.he plug welded it. Hesl sanded it all down to bare metal then never prepped the bare metal with corrosion inhibitors beforw welding

[@andoletube]

Voiceover guy isn't feeling it today.

[@Jenuin]

I definitely need to watch this for my spring body work on my old 2001 Dodge Ram hahaha 😂 id also remove the latch on the tailgate and add it on the back. Basically a flip.

[@TravisReddell]

I don't know how many times he was gonna "sneak up on it", but I think it knows he's there now.

[@richard_lerma_jr]

Awesome awesome work you guys do keep it up.

[@JohnnyDominguez-dx2ih]

You guys are awesome

[@joeymolina5802]

Why not just replace the whole rocker?

[@yahanwiwi]

Exactly. Risking the other side rusting out now.

[@hazen9048]

These guys are WAY over thinking this.

[@lucasellyson6872]

Wow everyones an expert here

[@justinrussell7605]

would this be the same for all years? I have a 2007 Silverado that needs inner and outer rocker panels with cab corners and i want to save money and do it myself.

[@fromjoey]

Yes in theory it's the same concept

[@workingshlub8861]

always get nervous welding thin sheet metal..good tips

[@johnniemckinney9517]

I’m getting ready to do my corners and rockers and this video helped out a lot can you post a link to the loctite extend coating spray and the primer you used thanks.

[@wereexpertstoo3795]

It looks like this rocker panel has a front and rear section. My 1998 has a front, middle, and rear. I cannot find the middle section and most places don't mention it. Did they change design between 1993 and 1998 - or is something weird going on in my truck? It has the middle piece on both sides and appears factory.

[@destiladosdealambiquelyvidigal]

For me the service was very poorly done. I should have changed the whole piece and not ruined the new piece to take a piece off.

[@frankmains5698]

I'm a grandpa. I like step n tow.

[@blackbutmild1]

Where are you going to find a body shop that's going to do good work like this?

[@thefordtractormechanic2100]

Thanks for this good video I'm going to do the same thing on my truck

[@39knights]

I liked the video. Anyone wanting to see a fast clean way to integrate panels into existing ones should check out Fitzee's Fabrications channel and see his neat technique.

[@sms61]

What kind of rotary grinder did you use on that pan? Name brand or model number would be greatly appreciated as I've been looking for a decent one and that one looks pretty good, tired of the grinders I use and want something better, hate having a grinder stall if you press down too hard. Thaks in advance and that truck is going to be sweet.

[@thegeneralofsound]

What's a rosette weld?

[@FineTouchLLC]

Are cab corners and the rocker panel all one piece?

[@Pgcmoore]

outstanding!!!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Never heard of Classic Parts of America, A link would've been nice..

[@resqjason2]

theres this thing called google? might help find them

[@joeschlotthauer840]

@@resqjason2 Why the other links to; Blueprint Dupli Color K&N air filters

[@DDescalchuk57]

Pry bar just about ripped the damn door off the already dinked door pins lol

[@tommater2724]

No panel bond adhesive????

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you.

[@birddogduke1251]

The year is 2025. There are only 5 clean, stock, OBS trucks left in existence.

[@Twitch412]

What is a estimated cost in doing the rockers and cab corners like that ?

[@heavymetalmadness666]

Go to your local body shop and ask, there are way to many variables to even ball park an estimate. Starting from shop rates to the color and quality of paint you want, and what make and model you have. it should not take more 24 hours and then paint and materials for that truck. As good as the inner rockers were and box unbolts maybe 16 hours max. Good rockers cab corners and middle of the road paint are probably 500 for a truck like that. That's just an educated guess

[@solararrow7]

Not sure of the pricing on Classic Parts of America, but Partsgeek.com has some affordable body trim pieces. Just need some color matched paint to go with it.

[@keithbartlett7679]

my question also I'll be checking into it soon 2020 is the year for my Beast

[@aaronrogers7178]

Fix tha turd! Man 💪.

[@Titanium369]

hammer sound test🤣 "metal will talk to you." 1 min later.... sound was different because of the metal mold backing plate behind it. exposed after removing the cancer area. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thomassmith5548]

Freaking nice truck

[@crashcourseinbruhsurgery]

I actually like the two tone and the side moldings. I guess I'm a grandpa 😔

[@turboflush]

I agree

[@kennethheese6381]

Krone cutter bar repair

[@teabag402]

I do aswell and im 25

[@AwokenBMX]

You’re a peep

[@teabag402]

@@AwokenBMX whats a peep?

[@fordnut4914]

Rusted rockers on a silverado who would have thought.

[@everydaylifewithme5260]

Wow cab corner metal work was not that good could of done it different way with way better results with much less filler in the end good metal work has almost no filler In the end before paint.

[@Poorboyzgarage447]

Pretty sure these guys are pros and can do it better than you gotta love all the KZbin mechanics

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

Huh, I actually like those wheels. They have simple center caps, and no fake bead locks, and thankfully aren't Torq Thrusts.

[@paulkersey724]

Whats wrong with torque thrusts? Over used?

[@tomschweikert9537]

@@paulkersey724 I like em.

[@Ian-of9oi]

2 tone paint looks great. If you don’t like it go buy a newer truck. Also a coil hood on anything but a race rig is a joke.

[@Nords1982]

Is a 93 chevy worth saving and spending money?

[@freddexta3363]

Could be worse and be a 2019 Ford. Now that would be a tossup.

[@thegeokiller1529]

Depends on the person

[@stevenkellner]

If you had the replacement rocker then why wouldn't you just replace the whole thing instead of cutting a new one?

[@brooksberrie739]

Why would u use the whole rocker now you got a bog weld to gring and mud up belt sander the spot welds now all u got to is gring the new welds and ine seam to fix

[@alfredomelendez6606]

What does a repair like this cost?

[@militaryveteran6185]

$5.00

[@jiwandhaliwal2120]

Bad cut off point for cab corner; never go on curved edge, your corner cut will be off always as seen. Inbetween two curved body lines or higher or lower never between curved edge.

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

How's those milkers hangin'?

[@matzrat5006]

Not a classic truck . Junker’s dream mobile .

[@driveshaftpro8135]

What are you going to do with the tailgate band? I need one for mine

[@maxie9506]

Wait, Kevin left Eastwood?

[@Cuhh346]

No quema la obs cuhh

[@Antattack22]

5/7 drop cuhhh

[@Cuhh346]

Anthony it needs a 6.0 cuhh

[@jasonfabian9455]

Hackery just replace the whole panel

[@drexcote25]

I thought it was called distortion not warpage Idk maybe I’m incorrect

[@scooterjames5583]

Why the roll pan??!?!?!? Why?!?!?!!?!

[@Poorboyzgarage447]

Because they wanted a roll pan it's not you're truck shut up about it

[@deem9160]

Absolute rookie here but why wouldn't you just replace the whole thing?

[@StreetDisciple86]

I don't think anyone would have cut a patch out of a brand new panel instead of just replacing the whole panel!

[@ToxicMisfitsYt]

You guys lost me at the dish pistons.

[@charliesybert2683]

Howdy

[@jcottrill1691]

not a fan of truck leveling kits but at least that ones adjustable I always figured trucks are designed to haul stuff therefore add weight and the truck becomes level I guess if you own your truck just to waste gas and overcompensate for a lack of something then leveling kit might be fine .

[@ceasergert2780]

A lot of hacks glue panels on lol

[@MrTarkus007]

hey guys do you think i could bring you my truck too lolol

[@moisesperez6491]

Creo que podría convertirme en laminero

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Love how they trash the looks and nowadays we’d all kill for tutone and chrome

[@theclassytroglodyteclssyt2936]

Yah think I'll just go ahead and use the whole panel holy shit 🙄

[@alliespapa1]

Ads on top of ads. It's bad enough that your constantly pitching products but your ads are constantly interrupted by KZbin ads.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Welding the panels really isn't a good idea because it burns the paint off the inside leaving a bare metal suffice that will rust again. It's better to use body panel epoxy leaving all painted suffices in tact and protected.

[@ramanpreciado2241]

Restore the headlights...don't waste them.

[@michaelagnew3563]

where is the saftey guard on your grinder not to professional for a body man!

[@tylerparker3024]

It's annoying to me when people talk like this on commercials and stuff.. Like nobody actually speaks like this in real life why can't we just speak normally?

[@brucegibson818]

Why? Just put the new rocker on for petes sake......

[@howtobebasic2122]

there spending too much money on a truck that isn't worth a crap, that can be found on craigslist for 100 bucks

[@boxlimit]

Doll House

[@19jody72]

6:26.. the front half of the patch panel looks like horse shit!

[@adamtheede2575]

how come there is no grinder safety nazis here??

[@bigdaddy9864]

you mulimums have no taste i have a suburban same colors ,looks kool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

These young spoon fed wokesters calling that truck grandpa styled. I wouldn't get caught dead driving some of the tin toilets with there loud farty sounding mufflers