Silverado Bedside Replace

Replaced the bedside on a 2002 Chevy Silverado, the truck was pretty old but still running well 200k plus miles on it. Take care of your cars and they'll do you some justice. Thanks for watching , rate, comment , and subscribe for more cool stuff.

[@dirtykustomz]

Y’all some haters to give thumbs down... This young man is doing a good job half y’all couldn’t have done ... you keep doing what you do real talent

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks I appreciate that 🙌

[@jjginnard]

I would have never thought about tackling such a job like this on my own. This young man now has inspired me that I can do it. THANK YOU

[@jamesavery6671]

You can do it. It's a lot of work but rewarding none the less

[@mikey9932]

Best video I’ve seen and its good to see a younger man doing his own collision repair keep up the videos

[@AutoWizard94]

mikey9932 thank you , I’ve noticed where I work or most of the techs are way older than me... I will thanks for the subscription

[@ejflores9151]

Lol dads rrpair shop. No education needes love it. Same boat here. Except a mechanic. Dad owns a shop he showed me the ropes...no college needed. Hehe

[@josemancilla9833]

Where you stay at

[@bena9221]

Thanks for passing this knowledge on, you will do great things in your career

[@wandalo924]

Thanks for the video I was about to replace the whole bed. My pop did not believe me about replacing just the side panel thank you. You saved me from extra work

[@AutoWizard94]

Awesome , I’m glad this helped out 🤟

[@dr.peppertruck1817]

best bed panel video on KZbin thanks

[@AutoWizard94]

Kevin Harlan thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it I have more good stuff coming soon. Stay tuned 🤙

[@dennisoster6351]

Very nice, thank you. I have to replace one on my K5, this helped a lot.

[@AutoWizard94]

No problem brother glad I could get I did another just like this with a voice over if you need more tips on it

[@jenofamily3texas111]

Exactly the kind of video I was looking for, thanks

[@04DynaGlyde]

Good to see a younger man doing jobs like this. Keep up the good, honest, and quality work. 👍🏻 It's better than video games❗

[@04DynaGlyde]

If I were younger and had a shop with tools, I'd attempt to fix my 02 Silverado truck bed.

[@AutoWizard94]

I appreciate that!

[@faustinopedro4434]

Very good tutorial,probably one of the best on you tube ,all the other video the guys just talks and talks...this give me confident on replacing mine.

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks brother I have more you should check them out 👍

[@travis8404]

good job your dad taught you well , you have a good work ethic , you give me confidence I think I can do this , thanks for the education .

[@AutoWizard94]

Awesome 👏, thank you I’m glad you liked the content . 🔥

[@travis8404]

how hard is it to replace the wheelhouse ?

[@jake-thegoat]

@@travis8404 once you get the bedside off. It's easy access, same idea, grind/drill out spot welds, prep, then either spot weld or plug weld.. all steel body panels are pretty much the same... eliminate welds, prep, reweld,, repeat

[@br1an419]

That's a LOT of vise grips. Nice!

[@blueovalOdell]

Wow. Just wow. Great job

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks for watching I have another video like this coming soon stay tuned for that this one will have a voice over and not just music

[@brianbezotte4595]

You killed it!! Hope your Pop is proud of you.

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks Brian , i appreciate that. Brian happens to be my brothers name as well 👍

[@lesglover6515]

Nicely done.

[@608_diesel]

Thats quality work, excellent video!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks buddy stay tuned for more good stuff

[@matthewnoland5328]

Alright buddy, I'll be watching for it. Thanks

[@matthewnoland5328]

Damn good video youngster!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thank you sir, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@johnmarcal6243]

Going to give this a shot. Thank you for the video!!!

[@AutoWizard94]

No problem hope it helps 🤞

[@jake-thegoat]

Well done kiddo.. for future bedside R&R, no need to air hammer 90% off first. You're still going and grinding all your spot welds off with or without the panel there. A guy I work with used to do the same thing and he kinda fought me on it, I just showed him there is no need. But if that's what you like to do, there is nothing wrong with it. I'm a collision technician myself 20 years now. Bedsides are still my fav job to do. Pays a minimum of 12 hours and I have it down to 1 1/2 hours from first weld grind off to rolling the bed over to paint dept. Gravyyyyyy

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks, this video was when I first started now I pretty much do as you’re explaining. Thanks for watching and the advice 🤙

[@davidpetrus1748]

bullsh t

[@iceroad416]

looks great thanks for showing how to do it

[@AutoWizard94]

I'm glad you liked the video brother thanks for watching

[@angelnavarro7284]

Glad to see a young guy like me working in the collision industry actually doing structural work. I watch these videos to help me become a better estimator. My mind is set somewhere else other than being a tech but I LOVE learning how to perform the hard work you guys do. This video has been great and you’ve earned a subscribe from me. I will be watching your other videos now..... btw, where are you from? I’m in Los Angeles, California. Thanks!!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks for the sub and feedback angel, it starts from the office down if we get good estimates and people to fight for the labor and parts needed it's all a breeze. Just keep at it brother it gets better and easier over time, how long you've been doing it? I used to live in California LA too , I moved to Texas when I was about 14 I'm originally from Inglewood, California

[@twiztid1fiddy]

Good stuff. Great job!!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks ! 🤟

[@clayaldaba3996]

AWSOME job 👏

[@AutoWizard94]

Thank you clay! Appreciate the view ✌️

[@barrybryant5971]

Awesome job young man

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks!

[@TheShelltrack]

Good video! You should invest in the drill bit for those spot welds. That way you don't gotta grind them and chisel them. They just come loose with the drill bit. I might even try to do my own bed sides. Hopefully there's not too much rust on it.

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks for the tip

[@dougsmith747]

Nice work!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks!

[@lukemorgan3368]

You did a great job man, keep it up

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks 😊 you should check out my other content 🙏 thanks for watching

[@lukemorgan3368]

I definitely will, you got some serious skills and ya just gained a sub

[@AutoWizard94]

Yessss! 🙏 Thanks for the love

[@foosbiker]

great video!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy new year !

[@tykellerman6384]

Great job🤠👍

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks 🙌

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks 🙌

[@Ryan_1997]

Thanks man. Gona order one soon. Kicking my self in the ass for what I did to my driver side.

[@AutoWizard94]

Yeah I know the feeling! Hopefully it all works out for you🙌

[@Ryan_1997]

@@AutoWizard94 appreciate it bro🤘👍

[@rmcfadde1]

well now I see why all the shops want to charge me $3300 to replace my qtr panel (03 Ram) not an easy project!! Great vid 👍👍👍

[@AutoWizard94]

For sure they’re quite a project and sometimes just the new panel alone can run like 1k then materials and labor get added on

[@OrangeSpeedTV]

Nice job dude!

[@AutoWizard94]

Thank you i appreciate that

[@brianglover7629]

Where did you get your bed side panel?

[@BIGTONY2132001]

Great job Kid

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks man glad you enjoyed it

[@timc2219]

nice video! after welding, do you phosphoric acid wash/spray sealer inside to cover the areas ground off and welds?

[@AutoWizard94]

Same concept we seal them to ensure the moisture doesn't get in

[@leepietzsch]

Question! I have a very similar dent (crater on my 2000 silverado) its going to a body shop to have it pulled and or replaced like this (depending if they can pull it or not) but i was wondering where you found the side molding or did you salvage it off the old piece? cause I can't seem to find anyone selling that oem style side molding.

[@AutoWizard94]

We bought it brand new , we have a parts department that orders and looks for parts nationwide. I’m not entirely sure where they got it from but they have many different vendors

[@seanfarrow4954]

looks good man, did you blend new paint into rear door only?

[@travlite8496]

If you don't mind what size disc or wheel is that on your angle grinder? I would like to try that out i always use a belt sander but that wheel you have looks faster! Thanks

[@AutoWizard94]

I think I replied in a different video, but you can also use a belt sander and or the 3 inch cutoff wheel by 3M

[@christianpray5085]

The amount of vice grips alone, plus the special belt sander tool, plus the panel and paint is enough to warrant me going ahead and spending the $800 they want on body work and paint.

[@AutoWizard94]

Lol that’s true 😂a set of 5 vise grips runs like $100

[@wills.5762]

Only $800? Shit, the box side was $3500 from GM, plus another $2,000 in labour for me

[@samotrill5879]

Where did you buy the new quarter panel from? I’ve been looking but I can’t find any

[@AutoWizard94]

Have a parts department that orders them for us, I’m link in the chain

[@ThatBluePete]

Where did you buy the side panel from? I’m looking to do the same job to my 2003 .

[@AutoWizard94]

We buy all our parts from dealership's, whoever has them in stock and or the best price

[@glj100]

So I just bought a Silverado that needs this doing due to rust and dent, where is the best place to purchase the body panels that ship ?

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks for the question, It all depends on how much you wanna spend, the best place to buy parts is off your nearest dealership sometimes they have it in stock if not they can order it for you and it's an original part, you can also buy one off a junkyard, or you can try online maybe they have any after market panels for it

[@ishtorres6574]

Nice job. I have to replace mines on a 2014 tundra. Not looking forward to doing it.

[@AutoWizard94]

Lol I hear ya , thanks brother I'm glad you enjoyed it, nice truck I like those

[@leonardolopez9230]

I have the exact same kinda damage same side and everything. How much was this job? I wish I had all the knowledge and tools I would give it a try

[@AutoWizard94]

This was a few years back , but it was a few thousand dollars. Just a panel can run 1k not including labor. That’s another thing as well is having all the tools.

[@createdtostep]

Do you have a final total for this? Got the same dent and thinking about how i should go about it. Was it cheaper replacing the whole panel? And about how long do you think it took doing what you did without the time lapse?

[@AutoWizard94]

Just depends, I’ve been doing a while so have a lot of practice. Let’s just say about 12 hours.

[@routeten2204]

Thanks, I wanted to see what the bed looked like without the bedside

[@boxkilla7314]

Nice job! How much is this repair?

[@pedrocollazo4437]

Hey bro can I ask if this is both inner and outer panel replacement? And real good work 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks brother this is just an outer panel replacement

[@21147noah]

Awesome thanks

[@AutoWizard94]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@jimdent351]

Excellent video. A few questions for you. Is panel bond the same as seam sealer? Is panel bond weldable, or did you not use it in the location of the welds? Also, how long did the job take?

[@AutoWizard94]

Hey how are ? No the panel bond and seam sealer are two different things one is used to seal to avoid water leakage and the panel bond is used to bond panels together. Wherever I was gonna weld I left without panel bond to have a better penetrating weld . A job like this takes me about a day usually I have other cars to work in between

[@jimdent351]

Auto Wizard - Thanks for the reply. Great video BTW!

[@averygentry35]

Thats alot of work i was looking cause i have to take my 2014 silverado in the bed is damages bad and the bumper too i think looks like alot of money. What was this total build out for customer if you don't mind me asking?

[@AutoWizard94]

I don’t remember exactly it was around 3k paint and body work included. The labor isn’t that difficult it’s more about the parts

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

avery gentry Hey Avery did you ever get it fixed? If so how much did it cost i have a 2014 silverado too

[@fabe202]

Great job/work young man !!!!! get a pair of work gloves to protect your hands- I am working on the same year truck - where did you buy the panel? You inspired me to go for it !!! Thanks Ron Hazleton, Pa

[@AutoWizard94]

Thanks for the advice. I couldn’t tell you honestly, we’re a big operation and I’m just a link on the chain. We have another department specialized for just ordering and locating parts.

[@yuhboy101]

where are you located? how much for a job like this from start to finish for a 2011 sierra crew cab?

[@AutoWizard94]

I'm from the Houston area

[@stephenbisig8159]

How much would a panel replacement and paint cost...roughly??

[@AutoWizard94]

Every shop is different, depends where you go and how much parts and material are

[@kobechrome138]

Where did you get the panel ?

[@AutoWizard94]

Other Dealerships

[@bulletvillalpando3570]

What website you use for auto parts for that part

[@AutoWizard94]

We have a parts guy that orders wherever it's more cost effective, but most of the time it's from surrounding dealerships. I personally use rock Auto

[@matthewnoland5328]

Do you have any videos on cab corners?

[@AutoWizard94]

Not yet, I have a 1992 f150 flare side that one side of the can corner is riding out, and the rocker I'm gonna do a video on that once I get the parts

[@sirlayo]

Where can I buy a Bed panel at? The same exact one?

[@AutoWizard94]

We usually buy them from dealerships that have them in stock or have them ordered thru them

[@marioeddenalvarez4771]

Great video, currently looking to get this outer panel replaced on my 02 Silverado. Can you give me a rough estimate for this kind of repair pls . Don’t want to get blindsided at local body shops :)

[@AutoWizard94]

Labor rates change in different states , then parts and materials go into play but you’re looking at a few thousand dollars

[@muddychevy731]

This is if you bring enter Saint cloud technical and community college about $5,000 for both sides with new upper wheelhouse support pieces

[@nedden1503]

But very nice work

[@AutoWizard94]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ffangoria]

Nice video, was that a Astro belt grinder you used on the upper rail, do it work well? Thanks

[@AutoWizard94]

Yes it works like a charm one of my favorite grinders, this one is actually silver eagle, matco's line. I haven't tried the Astro yet, but I have tried northern tools version which is called klutch and that one is affordable and works great, bang for your buck

[@ffangoria]

Thanks. I actually think Astro makes those Silver Eagle tools for Mac or Matco. I have the Astro door skin crimp tool and its exactly like the Silver Eagle version. I'll check out that sander made by Klutch. Thanks again and keep up the great videos.

[@AutoWizard94]

I didn't know I wouldn't be surprised, Cornwell sells more Astro than the other tool trucks, I've been wanting that crimper, I've had a co-worker let me borrow it and it saves alot of time

[@charlesvinston553]

Wat size bed is it and where u get it from

[@AutoWizard94]

I dont remember it was long ago. We have a parts department that orders parts all over the US

[@sethzman]

What year was this truck? Will this work for 07.5

[@AutoWizard94]

Yeah it's the same I just did one this week

[@keanureeves757]

I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado why is the side of the bed more towards the passenger side on the driver side I have a lip

[@AutoWizard94]

You can try shifting the bed just loosening the bolts

[@pupbiking]

Yes great job dad taught you well

[@carterhalvorson9837]

Where did you get the bedside?

[@AutoWizard94]

Our parts department sort that out I’m just a link on a chain

[@empanada401]

I have to do this too, can I borrow 35 Vice-Grips?

[@AutoWizard94]

Lol I borrowed some myself even what I have isn't enough

[@foxybrown2]

Great job but i did not see you prefit the panel. I'm sure you did though Great video.

[@AutoWizard94]

I did ,it was just a long video as it is so I didn't add it

[@josiahjones5293]

Did you even need to weld after the panel bond ?

[@AutoWizard94]

Yes you plug weld all the front and back of the bedside

[@woog74]

Do you do the spot welds after the panel bond dries?

[@AutoWizard94]

You usually do it before it dries , the guy who sold and did the demo said it goes thru panel bond, on this particular one here I just panel bonded it as the instructions on the packet say so . I plug welded the ends which I don't believe I showed

[@woog74]

Thank you for the reply. Just for clarification, you did no other welding besides the end seams?

[@woog74]

I just saw your other video on another bedside using the spot welder, it looked like you didn't use panel bond on that one. Which way do you recommend? Spot weld the whole thing, or panel bond?

[@AutoWizard94]

I would do spot welding , but the spot welding machinery is expensive , Panel bond does a great job along with the Mig Welder if your going the most cost effective route

[@victorsanchez314]

Where did you order your panels?

[@AutoWizard94]

We have a parts department that orders all of our stuff.

[@tmanclark5035]

Approximately how many hours did this take you

[@AutoWizard94]

It took me a full work day

[@anthonyvilla1954]

I dont have a welder do i need one for this job??

[@AutoWizard94]

Yes you do

[@ALLxTeRrAiN]

Good job, very impressive for as young as you are. How long did it take to install that one side? Trying to decide if I should bondo all the blemishes in mine or just replace the entire bedside.

[@AutoWizard94]

ALLxTeRrAiN thanks brother how bad are the blemishes? It takes about 4-6 hours to replace the panel . This one was real bad that’s why we decided to replace instead of repair

[@ALLxTeRrAiN]

Auto Wizard I guess that’s not too bad still a lot of work though. It’s nothing like what you fixed here just various dings and 3 or 4 small dents probably no larger than the size of baseball on the bed.

[@AutoWizard94]

ALLxTeRrAiN I think you’d be better off just fixing those lol , I used a 3m panel bond that saved me a lot of weld time it only requires welds at the edges. But filling the dings would be faster

[@marcuswhite1403]

Where did you get that hole punch from?

[@AutoWizard94]

You can pick one up from dentfix.com , they also have one at northern tools.

[@marcuswhite1403]

@@AutoWizard94 Thanks

[@jakechimiak9626]

So if I have a huge dent on the wheel arch it’s screwed then huh

[@AutoWizard94]

Depends, sometimes they can be repairable

[@pingman69]

where is your body shop located?

[@AutoWizard94]

I'm in the Houston area

[@spartan117m15]

So wait, why do you have to cut out the center section of the panel? Can't you just grind off the welds like you did and the whole panel should pop off??

[@AutoWizard94]

Just to have more places to separate the panel from the truck

[@jc1608]

Trying to understand why he cut it off ? Pretty Easy to drill out spot welds , unscrew screws , and pull the whole panel off. And only cut corner on hard to reach spot welds in-between the bed and cab.

[@AutoWizard94]

Well JC, I believe cutting this way is faster, and more cost effective, the only time I remove the panel completely is when I have a recycled part. Spot weld drill bits and tools cost alot... It literally takes me like 2-3 minutes to cut a big whole in the middle and attack it from the inside and out, I'm not gonna use the panel at all anymore I'm putting a brand new one

[@pieseasmyseas]

This is the hard way plus u can get a spot welder for abt $90 or just make on from a old microwave for abt 30

[@jc1608]

CSX2586 Rail Rider Raby I have a Lincoln handy mig welder ,.works awesome .

[@pieseasmyseas]

Yea I've always just zapped them in with a mig my self have done a few with a tig but I dont own one so it's the mig 4 me but there is a video that shows u how to make a spot welder for cheap

[@pieseasmyseas]

Plus a spot weld drill bit is between 7 and 17 dollars depending on brand and location

[@Noname23489]

how much did this repair cost?

[@AutoWizard94]

Depends on parts and labor rates in your state. A bunch of different variables that come into play, hard to give out a price

[@bobbobby1846]

how much was the panel?

[@AutoWizard94]

Sorry I just do the repairs

[@averygentry35]

Wondering if he was saving that molding lol

[@davidallmendinger8253]

avery gentry ,

[@bena9221]

Are you near Chicago,illinois ?

[@AutoWizard94]

I'm from Houston, Texas brother

[@nicolefuentes2147]

How much would a repair like this cost?

[@AutoWizard94]

I don't remember exactly it had more repairs on the cab corner

[@bernardsaludado3316]

Great video were are u located

[@AutoWizard94]

I'm from the Houston area

[@marcuswhite1403]

How much did a bed side like that run

[@AutoWizard94]

Not sure bro , I just do the work we have a separate department that orders parts

[@AutoWizard94]

www.gmpartsdirect.com/auto-parts/2002/chevrolet/silverado-2500/base-trim/6-0l-v8-gas-engine/body-cat/pick-up-box-components-scat Try this website and input your trucks info

[@juanelias6424]

We’re you buy the bed side ??

[@AutoWizard94]

We have a parts department that orders all of our parts , I would say try GM

[@AutoWizard94]

www.gmpartsstore.com/v-2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hd--lt--6-0l-v8-gas/body--pick-up-box-components Not sure what year you have but plug in all the details and it should let you know if they have one in stock

[@IvanWest760]

Where are you located ? I need the same fix on my truck

[@AutoWizard94]

Whats Up Brother , I Reside in Texas

[@AutoWizard94]

My Last Name is Also Diaz lol

[@IvanWest760]

Dam I’m in California

[@nicolefuentes2147]

@@AutoWizard94 what part of texas? I ask because I stupidly did the same damage to my husbands truck today at an atm drive thru..😔. And I'm wondering how much a repair like this is gonna run us.

[@jayescreations489]

the damage is close to that of my 94 k2500. looking for a repair person.

[@kismofer1]

to much work I rather get a full used bed.

[@davidlee-mf5yf]

The only way it would be less work is if you found the bed of the same exact color, so it a straight forward swap. But in the end you’d be out way more money

[@johns9779]

Lazy bastard. What an embarrassing comment.

[@1hunnafla]

Not one weld..tisk tisk

[@devon9976]

Good video!! Please wear gloves next time!!

[@AutoWizard94]

I normally do, I did in the beginning of the video I don't remember why I took them off. I'll definitely keep them on next time

[@natesalemno3425]

Minecraft background music?

[@AutoWizard94]

Lol I'm not sure the music it had before got copyrighted so I had to put whatever KZbin offered

[@zaclloyd3441]

Nice video. But didnt look aligned at all

[@kerryroberts4540]

excellent video but your working to hard try grinder with cut off wheel to cut apart and flap wheel to sand down spot welds ive never done this before but that's how I would do it

[@kylecube15]

You could also use a spot weld drill bit

[@lorenzoramirez7457]

Don't get why some people don't like video🤢

[@mastersmind602]

Screw that I rather buy a new bed

[@nedden1503]

All that and could have bought a new box for probably half the price and installed it

[@AutoWizard94]

Not At All but you can go figure that out for yourself, Thanks for watching.

[@billymasoner3735]

I can’t believe you didn’t clean the hidden part of that bed and remove the rust from the top of the inner wheel well and coat them with rust inhibitor before you put that bedside back on. Especially knowing Chevy trucks are notorious for rusting out at the wheel wells. Pretty lazy.

[@Mikey83943]

What a dumb comment

[@dewaynestripling7013]

Maybe if the insurance companies would pay us the way they should we would do all that extra stuff but with the insurance companies doing us like they do if its not accident related and the customer chooses not to pay the extra then we're not going to do it. Body techs are in the shop to make a living not do a bunch of work for free