Restoring Derek's Obs Chassis: Watch Us Bring New Life To The Frame And Bed Floor!

[@paintucation]

Finishing the job... it's about follow through and commitment. Thanks for watching!!!

[@inerlogic]

If the internals need rebuilding, sure, but leave the patina! That jack is a survivor! Get some of Derek's shine juice to protect it.

[@karaDee2363]

Great job as always Kevin, just keep doing what you're doing and how you want to do it... What really amazes me is, the great condition that bed is in.... and of course it looks even better now that you've cleaned it

[@Craig-eb8ml]

When did he get that one the chevy

[@robertlewis4978]

Sad to say, the building is gone. All that is left, is the floor. The factory was by the lakefront. And that is very sought after property!

[@mattshoemaker207]

I am glad that VGG led me to this channel!

[@JosebaEgana-l8r]

I think Derek Bieri is the king maker in this style of KZbin video. Everything he touches turns to gold.

[@paintucation]

I do like his style

[@leonardhirtle3645]

I’m glad that you show all the prep work and don’t sanitize it like so many big budget shows do. Prep is everything. You show people reality. Good for you Kevin. No BS. Thanks.

[@paintucation]

"Sanitize". That's a great way to put it..... Yeah, no need with KZbin... I'd rather show warts and mistakes that someone (and me) can learn from.

[@noisefuljoy]

@@paintucation Sharing the actual sausage making makes you a friend. And just as with a veteran guitar, the "play wear" on that jack is telling it's story.

[@dynomax7497]

Hey Kevin. Just love your style. A very important reference you made to the so called ""reality" shows that just gloss over the hard yards like proper preparation and cleanliness. I'm usually pretty fussy, but you've reminded me to keep on being so, and not skimp on the hard stuff. More power to you. Steve (New Zealand).

[@paintucation]

Thanks Steve! That means alot! I'm not busting Cybertrucks or off-roading GT Mustangs, so we probably won't ever get a million views, but I enjoy this! It feels good to keep it honest. Thanks for watching!

[@johnwebber2471]

Hey Kevin, I'm hooked to your channel and I'm learning a lot about the in's and out's of auto restoration. Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy how you explain all that you're doing. And, I really enjoy watching your channel when Derek swings by to check in with you on the progress of his lead sled. I'll be watching every episode to enrich my auto expertise. Regarding the walker floor jack... Just clean it up, leave the patina and the faded blue color. It has character now!

[@davidbistolas]

Keep it as it is. The patina is it's badge of honor my friend.

[@duragizer444]

Agreed. Keep it the same and use it like you are. If you restore it, you won't want to use it!

[@markdavich5829]

Every old tool has a story to tell. Leave that jack like it is man - It's awesome.

[@paintucation]

I completely agree!

[@squishy312]

Exactly, restoring it might also inadvertently damage it. If it ain't fix, don't broke it.

[@briantills950]

I really like the content. You’re showing what it really takes to do this stuff. It’s not always fun but is always necessary.

[@paintucation]

Thanks Brian! Thanks for watching, we've got some great stuff coming up soon.

[@charlesdalton985]

First and foremost- Happy Birthday! Regarding the jack - I believe we're about the same age. I've got scars, wrinkles, and gray hair - all earned. I believe the jack deserves the same. It's earned those marks of use and should wear them like a badge of honor. Hope I don't mess with your metrics, but I'll have to finish the rest tomorrow morning. Thank you as always ~ Chuck. *EDIT:* Just finished - looking great! I had to laugh at myself when you were pulling the tape from the seam sealer. I get so focused on pulling the tape and the final product, that I typically forget about me. That leads to me looking like I've just been apprehended by the Amazing Spider-Man. Thanks again for all the tips, see you Tuesday.

[@paintucation]

Thanks Chuck!!! We appreciate you!

[@waynehangman3691]

My friends jack waa stolen I found it and someone had sold it at the swapmeet and I took it to work and told him if he could tell me what his jack looked like he could have it. I recognized it from when he changed a clutch in my car and he never charged me for doing so. It is those kinds of friends that I cherish having in my life still today. ​@paintucation

[@twistedjeeper1]

Just keep doing what you are doing Kevin. Seeing all the details and even the boring stuff is important. I hate the way the 30 minute TV shows have to skip over the most important parts due to time restraints. People watching your videos will get a real understanding of why it takes sometimes a year or two to completely restore a vehicle the correct way, and I love that.

[@paintucation]

Thanks very much!!! I'm gonna stay the course!!

[@danielnelson5685]

Second this comment. I like to see the boring stuff, it answers questions someone may not know to ask. Also shows people why it realy takes as long as it does.

[@ScottCooley-w5e]

Leave the jack like it is and thanks for the great show

[@sergiojrcruz340]

I don't know if you will see this comment but hear it goes. As a fellow car repair repair person, please just keep it real. Some people don't realize how something that looks simple can be much more complicated than they know. Please spread the knowledge. Love the content.

[@paintucation]

Sergio, thanks for the comment, showing detail is one of the best reasons I have for using KZbin for videos... thanks!

[@Lazerchicken69]

I'm so happy to be able to watch and Support a guy I watched growing up. My Saturday morning is complete again

[@paintucation]

Thanks man! Glad to have you here!

[@bryanttaylor4300]

Kevin is the Bob Ross of seam sealer.

[@nick540g]

Yes Yes Yes on showing all the detail - recording only 30 sec per task is for the 30 minute Motor Trend shows. Those who get bored can FF. Leave the jack alone, except to keep it in good operating condition. Love your work and thanks for taking us along.

[@ericfallis6202]

Its good to show and explain the whole process and the why's my kiddos watch with me and I want them to learn the best way

[@boomerbassmeme]

Who needs seam seal when there is unfortunate losses of traction? 🤣😂 Keep the Walker as it is!!! OG gangster jack and way too cool as is!

[@joespreitzer4068]

Kevin, im going to go against the grain here , and say to restore the Walker jack. It is a great piece of equipment and has a good story behind it. By restoring it , you can preserve the beauty and style of our older generation , while ensuring that the next generation will know how important it is . just my 2 cents , but whatever you decide im sure it will be the best decision for you. best of luck . and absolutely love your content.

[@PeterTmann]

I agree. I've been watching a guy on YT called "Hand Tool Rescue" who takes old tools and machines from the late 1800s and early 1900s, tears them apart, cleans and repairs them, refinishes them, and returns them to their original shining glory. I think the Walker Texas Ranger jack is a candidate for that kind of restoration.

[@jamesgilpin5535]

Keep it as is! What a lucky guy you are! This kind of old equipment was made to last forever! So please, man, keep it as it is. It's character

[@mattsteffee]

Geat channel, I enjoy the real feel.There is very little " TV magic ". Oh and keep the patina on Walker Texas Ranger.

[@paintucation]

Thanks Matt. Stay tuned for updates on "Walker" got some good stuff coming.

[@dougwheeler1439]

Kevin.. Happy BD and thanks for allowing us to tag along. Love the details and you talking to your audience aka friends..The Jack speaks for itself..Reminds me of my upbringin!! Take care and be safe..D

[@paintucation]

Thanks 👍 I really appreciate that Doug.

[@mikecostello1727]

Depending on how neat and clean the shop is has an input on whether or not I would restore the jack. Personally I would restore it, I keep my tools and shop clean as a whistle between projects. 😂❤

[@curtjurgens5538]

Keep that jack as it is! It tells a story. Thanks for the great content with a sense of humor.

[@DwayneHeckman]

Keep the Jack as it is. It shows it's history and the story that goes with it.

[@amsparc]

Concerning the Walker floor jack...patina is history. Definitely keep it as is!👍👍

[@paintucation]

That's the plan!

[@COUNTSLURPULA]

Paused @ 5:30. Walker looks perfectly grizzled. I'd leave it alone.

[@CherokeesJeepLife]

To be honest Kevin, I love the way that Jack looks. Clean it up with ice blasting, throw some shine juice to protect it. Mint. OR..... media blast it and throw a 40's style hit rod flame job on it. Either way, I would be happy to take it off your hands, you know, since it's so heavy, and I would hate for you to pull your back out. Always looking out for you.

[@paintucation]

Thanks man, glad you got my back! Lol!

[@mnanninga4247]

You always do a great job explaining everything for the people who know nothing about what you are doing. I have done body work before, although not for years. Keep up the great work. It’s all about the prep work for a great paint

[@roberttoler3403]

Kevin Tetz I wanna Wish You a Very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🍻 🎁 Thanks For The Very Educational and Informational Videos You Share With Your Audience.

[@michaelcaldwell4158]

Happy Birthday Kevin, hope you had a Blessed day man . Oh & many more !

[@danhiggins7798]

Like that you remind us about the little things like tapeing off threaded holes. That is going to be one sweet ride for Derek

[@mikecostello1727]

Absolutely restore the jack!!!😂😂❤

[@jughtful]

And we Apricate you Kevin, watching from Australia. 😎👍

[@paintucation]

Thanks Mate!

[@clydemarchand3049]

I worked on sprint cars for several years and setup night would finish with a process called’Nut it’ Go over every nut and bolt from one end to the other! Lot of surprises…

[@Ryan67rs]

Leave the jack as is. Really enjoying the projects.

[@jamieweirdworld]

I like the jack as is. That thing is cool. Reminds Me of hanging around in My Dad's shop in the early 70's as a kid. There was a big ol jack like that, with a foot pedal.

[@jimmyjam813]

Good morning from Louisville Ky Kevin :) Dont change a thing, your channel has developed to my favorite on this platform. I get good information and your pretty funny at times. Your information comes from years of trial and error which is the best. I'm anxious to get back to the garbage camaro but the truck is a cool project as well. Have a great weekend !

[@paintucation]

Thanks Jimmy!! After SEMA I'm itching to get back to the GC as well!!! Derek's got a deadline now with this truck, so I'm gonna give it hell and knock it out.

[@brentmcmillan646]

Happy Birthday! I was late seeing your video because of Derek’s 3 hour movie. Leave that Walker jack just the way it is!!! My dad had his sent off for a rebuild and it was never the same.

[@warrenthompson4161]

Love how vgg brought u back into my life . I use watches ur shows years ago I forget wat show it was but I follow u from before internet days lol

[@paintucation]

TRUCKS! It was a great experience! Thanks for watching and finding us again.👍

[@Poo-Peater]

Definitely keep that jack as is... anybody can have a good looking restored jack, but it takes years and years to have one that shows its well earned age.

[@garyhodges8173]

Another good video! Leave the patina on the jack. It’s earned its scars! If it needed restoration to save it from rust or rot then yes you save it. I’ve earned my scars and grey hair and so has the jack! 👍🏻🤣👍🏻

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Great episode, Kevin. Huge transformation for Dereks truck. Nice work.

[@paintucation]

Thanks 👍. Preciate you watching!!

[@robertlewis4978]

Hi! Fun fact. that floor jack. Just might have been made in my home town. My dad worked at Walker Manufacturing! About 50 years ago!

[@paintucation]

Wow!!! That's too cool! Any pictures of the factory?

[@toml802]

I love your diligence! Take note people.

[@thehammah8444]

That pump jack is perfect just as it is!

[@jangrahame4891]

I can see where this attention to the underbed and to the frame is gonna touch a feller's heart pretty intensely. Might even earn a paint guy a lil' something extra in his Christmas stocking for the cold snack fridge. Leave the Walker patina. It was well earned.

[@paintucation]

Yup, gonna hit a feller up for some shine-juice for Walker Texas Ranger!👍

[@PaulMcGill-he8wi]

I would leave Walker Texas ranger as is. I remember using the very same type of back in the 80s and I wouldn’t change just for the memories. Great work. Enjoy all your videos, especially the beeping parts. Keep it going KT.

[@vancity2349]

Great progress. Your Canadian cousin's have 🇨🇦large heads...thats hilarious

[@justinpakarno4346]

That bed looks excellent, Derek will most assuredly love it!

[@dm1123751]

keep doing what you're doing. Thank you for bringing us along

[@paintucation]

You bet!!👍👍

[@VintageTinGarage]

Good info on the rattle can

[@paintucation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SharpShooterCO]

Awesome content as always! I certainly appreciate all the steps in detail 👍 As for the Walker Texas Ranger... a little clean up and some shine juce from Derek would keep the patina for a long time 😊

[@paintucation]

I might hit a guy up...😁

[@wyattoneable]

Great work!

[@butchkuehn8048]

Sweet job Kevin. I can appreciate making it look factory but going beyond that and making it better by removing parts that are not going to be used,IE the spare tire mount and making the bed bottom liner sprayed. I think it's better that factory that way. Keep up the awesome work professor!!!

[@jeffberry754]

What great Friday night watched Derek VGG. And the honda CRX. And this video. Over 5 hours of vehicle fun.

[@leesbassment6393]

Derek’s truck is looking great!! Keep the jack as is.

[@paintucation]

Thanks! Will do!

[@michaelweiland6751]

Washing that jack it the most I would do. I love that nostalgic stuff!

[@douggrenard91]

All the steps are vital to an excellent job.

[@huntermyers4607]

another vote to keep the jack as is, very cool

[@Sniffmeister_yt]

9 OUT OF 10-1 For the shock mount you left in XD

[@C.V._McCullar]

Thank you Kevin, for being honest and entertaining. Great job wth the work you do. It's nice to see people make mistakes and own them like we all do every day.

[@johnburch6927]

Great video. You're becoming much more relaxed. You've always done nice work, it's nice to get to hang out.

[@goldpan12345]

Coming along nicely, yeah I'm a stickler for detail myself, it's a feel good moment knowing it looks good weather or not anyone else will ever see it. Ready for next video.

[@andreyoung1422]

Happy Birthday kevin !!! Great show, keep them coming!!!

[@xxvjvxx]

man the jack is a tough one. the patina is so good, but a full strip and powder-cat as a reward for all its hard work, is what it deserves. torn

[@mattshoemaker207]

😊Leave the jack as it is!

[@davehala3781]

Find another one of the walker jacks, restore it and then keep the one you have like it is. If you do that, then you have two, really cool old jacks!

[@rayphillips332]

I'd leave that Walker jack the way it is just clean it up because if you redo it and you put a scratch on it you'll be mad 😂❤❤

[@damonsdeliberatedetour492]

That jack has memories all stored in that grime!

[@zems63]

I absolutely enjoy all the detailed content!! You capture everything which is extremely important for teaching which is what makes your videos the best! Thanks For Not Swaying Away From Giving Your Viewers The Extra Time!!!!

[@markhesanalienking9757]

Happy Birthday Kevin! Mine is the day after yours. 👍

[@paintucation]

Happy birthday!!!

[@charliecatron5367]

Definitely leave the jack how it is. It tells its own story.

[@Kipperbob]

"Rattle can restoration" , as Derek sings often 😁 basically brand new! 😊

[@Mavrik-60]

Don't like skipping stuff. Injoy the details. In other words keep doing just what your doing. Your doing great. Whatever you do keepemcoming

[@verlburkart9055]

If you restore it you'll have to put it in a museum.

[@markleaman8313]

Hey Kevin, love the vintage floor jack, leave it be the patina is part of it! cheers!!

[@StevenWickersham]

Love the show! Your great skill and talent

[@paintucation]

Thanks man!

[@chadcoffman1870]

If it’s part of the process I don’t care if the whole video it the same thing because this shows us what it’s really like to do these jobs. Please don’t skip the steps. This is why I watch for the details. Much love. Truck is going to look killer.

[@2013ShelbyGT500]

Too funny, I like to "look awkward and goffy" when others are observing me too...looking good.

[@2013ShelbyGT500]

Oops, I meant "goofy"

[@patcarbone1753]

Patina all the way with the jack!

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Thank you! I❤❤❤❤❤❤ it!

[@DarrellCatt]

that jack could tell some stories...keep it as is !

[@paintucation]

That's the plan!

[@jacobhoward6013]

I would love to see a collaboration between you and Sara-N-Tuned. It would be a great and entertaining video.

[@paintucation]

I love her channel!

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Thanks for the rattle can tips...good content and thanks....🔧🔧👍

[@gregorybarth930]

For cleaning bottom of the bed and frame I use Dawn power wash in my power washer, its great stuff! Then do the scuff and stuff for adhesion. Mines not for show so I get the gallon of Duplicolor bedliner. Goes on easy has a nice gloss and sticks to everything ( use gloves, it sticks to everything) the cleaner the better. Hopefully getting another truck next week, clean it up and flip it.

[@kerrysmith5019]

Showing the cleaning steps before applying coating is very important to me. I learn from that and try to apply them to my projects.

[@farfidnugn69]

Walker looks great. She's a working horse not a show pony!

[@arthurmiller-vl6sw]

Happy Birthday! Love your dry sense of humour, very 🇨🇦. @1:09:00 awesome tip. Thanks!

[@paintucation]

Thank you! 😃 Gotta have some fun with this ....

[@davidsanders5788]

Walker would be cool restored. That’s a cool looking jack.

[@danielnelson5685]

Keep the jack as it is! It has a story. And I don't think its ready for a restoration yet. Still works great and has an amazing look right now. Its only original once!

[@TedRealTalks]

Rattle can rebuild!! Niiice!

[@danevans9152]

Really starting to build the anticipation of seeing the finished product. I think this one is going to make Derek real nervous 🙂 Keep up the good work! Man, it's hard to believe, but I have probably been watching you work on trucks longer than most of the audience has been alive, lol! Indiana_Dan

[@johnnix4370]

Love that antique jack

[@thestonedhedge77]

KEEP THE PATINA LOOKS AWESOME 🙌

[@dogpotter]

Thanks for this video I really enjoy watching them Happy Birthday! leave the jack alone its fine like it is, it is a tool to use to make your living, keep it maintained and keep it functioning. thanks again for the great video and for sharing your knowledge.

[@martinmckendry6244]

Another great video showing all the processes not just the glamour part putting on the paint

[@madmikesgarage4861]

Leave that old jack how it is. It tells a story just looking at it.

[@dougeaton2446]

A little trick for those bolt holes. Use those foam ear plugs that you squish and put in. Spray them with the solvent 1st to make sure they are compatible with what your using, but I've done that with rustoleum spray bomb and it worked perfect. That will eliminate the red squares from covering the holes

[@Joe-z6q2i]

I have 235/50/18 tires on my car, same size used on numerous SUV's which means it's a popular size and less expensive!