This CRUSHED Semi Cab Needed Two New Panels!

Replacing the back panel and left hand side skin on a 2020 International LT model. The customer wanted us to handle the cab structure damages and planned to do the various trim, extenders, and bolt on items at another time.
These guys had this truck done in 3 days!!

[@billh.3522]

FCR is loaded with talent and so much pride in their work! Robert appears to be a fantastic person to work for and hires some solid talent.

[@markhobby7481]

Interesting and informative video. Great camera and editing work made it enjoyable to watch! By the way, Tim Gentry sent me over, I'm glad he did!

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you Mark!! We’re happy to have you 🎥

[@BIGTINY360]

Great job guy's! Can't wait to watch more repairs and see the process. New Sub. From Gentry and Sons trucking.

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

@@BIGTINY360 awesome! Thanks for checking us out

[@robertborchert4208]

Tim Gentry sent me over , I've watched, liked and subscribed. I am a Retired Senior Master Automotive Collision Technician, will be watching your channel. Body man Bob from Alabama. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🚛🚛🚛

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

The parts trailer is genius. Great video

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thanks!

[@mrih1586]

Tim Gentry sent me. Thanks for helping him. Lord knows he needs help... 🤔😁

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

We appreciate you and Tim!

[@ivanwallace3296]

I’m willing to bet vice grip loves y’all, or loved y’all cuz they don’t tend to go out!! Looks good there fellas!

[@joesharp5602]

Sent by Gentry and Sons Trucking. What an incredible shop, and a 7 day turnaround on repairs... Wow now that's different. I look forward to future videos... Joe

[@kimberlyschmidt1737]

Really enjoy your work You have this down to a science Very nice skilled workers

[@stevestevens9046]

Gentry and sons sent me here... I'm joining the channel

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@ricksmith3011]

Gentry Trucking follower you guy's are killing it WOW 🎉💥🔥🎈🎯

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Glad you checked us out!

[@GaryForgingOn]

I came over from Gentry and Sons. I know nothing about body work and painting , or trucking. My channel is doing blacksmithing and welding. But I would like to learn more about painting so I can do my trailer and other things without a rattle can. :) Thanks and good luck on the channel

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!

[@michaeltellerday7624]

Gentry sent me over. 👍😎👍

[@user-dm7dp6tj7r]

Great to watch your builds. Very informative

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!

[@Kowboy931]

Timmy Gentry got me here...

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thanks for checking it out! 🎥

[@timoneill2451]

That was awesome video enjoyed content

[@ericproctor1640]

Your team do some great work..👍👍👍

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!

[@tnolan3176]

New to your channel ! You do an awesome job in such a short time ! Like a well oiled machine !!

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!

[@Olesnapper]

I need one of those sander attachments in my life lol. Great video

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

They make life easy 👍

[@mechrandy]

Gentry and Sons recommended to check you out. Enjoyed the videos and great work. Liked, subscribed and rang the bell.

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!! Glad you’re here 🛠️

[@bryannoback2274]

Tim said to check you guys out, good luck

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!

[@user-mb5mj7qk2b]

Just a hint you are suppose to cover entire bare surface with a brush ,then put a glue bead on it ,so panel will not rust or corode

[@tommyduran6785]

I was sent over by Tim Gentry,just wanted to say thanks for the video and keep up the awesome work. Are yall hiring if so I am looking to relocate soon and would love to come down and apply .I am a new subscriber and glad to finally see a channel with custom semi trucks being put together from the ground up.

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Absolutely! Please check our application section of the website! Fitzgeraldcollision.com

[@dannybishop4892]

AWESOME !😁👍

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

I have a few ideas that could simplify the panel replacement process. The amount of clamps needed when bonding the window flange is absurd and installing and removing all those clamps definitely takes time. FCR needs to build or have built clamping fixtures designed for specific area. For the window openings you could go about designing a clamping fixture a few different ways. You could have a flat metal ring with hold down toggle clamps attached to it and all you would have to do is set the metal ring in the opening and lock all the clamps down but that still requires locking down individual clamps. You could use electromagnetic clamping and you would have an electromagnetic on plate that sits in the window opening and then you would have a thick metal ring that applies even pressure that is used on the opposite side. A single operation would definitely be the best. There is a couple of options for pneumatic clamping. I could design a clamping system at least 50 different ways. An electro magnetic clamping system would work great for installing the rear cab panel especially since you are using huck fasteners instead of spot welding. Having a linear electromagnetic clamp that is the length of the vertical joints on the rear cab panel could actually have a few different functions. It could also be used as a drilling jig to perfectly space the huck fasteners and it could be used to ensure perfect panel alignment. Fixtures is the key to speed, accuracy and repeatability. Having a a clamping fixture for every panel joint that also serves as a drilling fixture would save time and it would eliminate the possibility of many different mistakes. It would be nice if the manufacturers design these cabs with more focus on the ability and ease of repairs. Another suggestion is getting rid of the Milwaukee tools since they are junk. Milwaukee uses the worst drill chucks I have ever seen and bits always slip. The batteries are junk and constantly fall apart, in this video a m12 battery is being held on to the tool with tape. I was using Milwaukee tools until about a year ago I said no more wasting money on junk tools and made the switch to Ingersoll Rand and I couldn't be happier. I only have a impact and drill so far but I will be buying many more. Ingersoll Rand has a 1" cordless impact with 3,000 ft lb of torque which would be perfect for the body shop when removing wheels and other large bolts. The have cordless torque multipliers and many other specialized tools. Milwaukee tools are junk plain and simple and I have 2 totes full of broken Milwaukee tools, batteries and chargers. I was trying figure out a spectacular final ending for my Milwaukee tool use.

[@strangecustoms8486]

Wow that was some thesis perhaps I can give you some advice start your own channel so we can learn for you and your shop and you can earn money from it seeing as your such an expert. It would seem that these guys are so unsuccessful after reading you verbose diatribe your channel could help them to.

[@mtho03]

How many clamps does this shop have? It’s seems they have more than a hundred

[@ianwebster4329]

Hi guys - super impressive set-up and enjoyed the video. Referred by Tim Gentry & Tommy/Brian. Do you have a chassis jig? would love to see that. Not a criticism, but you should think about having a "front man" for the videos - might help build up your subs? Good luck - you deserve it!

[@waynelutteroty5332]

Nice shop the fiztgarld guys know how to make a shop right

[@rebeldoherty5432]

New sub. Tim sent me also. Great content. Thanks

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Thank you!

[@izarebl]

Procedures called for huck bolts and no welds? No ecoat sprayed on inside of panels?

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

We try to get every step possible filmed but sometimes the shop techs are quicker than the camera crew! 😄 Thank you for watching

[@chriswalshtv]

Hey what’s up bros how y’all doing much love

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

Glad to have you here Chris!

[@ralphups7782]

this man in 3:23/11:26 look a lot like the youtuber from " SouthGeorgiaHotShot" channel.

[@rickybobby7285]

Aren’t these intertrashonal’s worth more in parts? Seems a shame o waste good talent hours on a garbage bin

[@FitzgeraldCollisionRepair]

With a very severe wreck they can definitely be worth more to part-out! But, damage like seen in this video, is definitely worth repairing and very cost effective. This unit has many more miles of freight to pull! 🚜 Thanks for watching 👊