Repairing a Rusty Frame on a GMT800 Truck [Cheap Duramax Part 2]

[@Foxtrot_Vet]

I like how I spend my time watching other people do there projects while mine are sitting in the back yard unfinished

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha thanks for watching! 😬

[@tyalbert5063]

Makes you feel like you’re working too. Lol

[@addisonlarsen4495]

It seems to me I have either time or money but never both… if I am working a lot my pocket is full, but when I have spare time I’m poor lol

[@moparproud3978]

I hear you there, definitely guilty

[@bossatroniansavage811]

I felt this onna spiritual level

[@TheDingmann]

Finally. A KZbinr smart enough to know oil undercoating is the only method worth a damn.

[@WaldosWorld]

That's right! 🤠

[@romulox4318]

POR15

[@TheDingmann]

@@romulox4318 will not hold up to the salt. Glorified expensive enamel paint.

[@johngaston308]

Hand fabricating instead of buying a frame kit.....that's a lost art. Thumbs up for sure.

[@adancontrerasjr1355]

You never disappointed waldo, you seriously have a gift when it comes to this kind of stuff. Keep up the good work man.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@bobbywhite961]

The fact that I open this video and he has a motor on a stand ....out in the yard.... no tools or stuff around....uncovered.... my kind of guy already....100% thumbs up!!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha that's my brother's engine 😂

[@WatchWesWork]

You'll love having that needle scaler!

[@WaldosWorld]

I think so! And thanks for stopping by! 🤠

[@andrewprina931]

@@WaldosWorld sell that tailgate and get a transfer case brace! make sure the t case pump hasn’t already worn a hole in the case… they make an upgraded pump for pretty cheap. lot less then a new case.

[@the_charter5134]

I just watched your video with the oil leaking 3rd gen ram and y’all said it so similarly I was sure Waldo saw your video 😂😂

[@mikus4242]

Always a good sign for a newly discovered channel when WWW comments here.

[@huntercampbell765]

I bought a 06 and this video definitely made me feel a bit more confident about jumping into this project

[@Pete_Finch]

This is seriously inspirational as a GMT800 owner. I've got a rusty old '05 Escalade EXT as my beater truck and it has done everything I needed it to and more even while being in very rough shape from the previous owner. 6 years of tough conditions (4 of them in Buffalo, NY winters) and I would love to give it this treatment someday - she's earned it

[@alexc.8424]

I can't tell you how happy I was when you said some stick welding was in order!

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha a lot of people mentioned stick welding in the comments of the trailer build video, so I figured it was time 😂

[@Grasshoppa97]

Did you choose stick for temperature? To not overheat? Why not mig?

[@alexc.8424]

@@Grasshoppa97 Just fun and easy when you're welding thick steel. Plus potentially better penetration depending on the rod

[@Grasshoppa97]

@@alexc.8424 thanks!

[@juanrodrigoramirez6428]

You’ve done it again, a masterpiece of a video! Can’t wait to see 2nd part of the trailer build

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks again! 🤠

[@flyingace5057]

@@marsya7089 What. The. Fuck.

[@buildfabtest358]

@@flyingace5057 yeah same

[@zynifi]

@@flyingace5057 Yeah these youtube bots are getting out of hand

[@Mr.boxxchevy]

@@zynifi hell yeah they are

[@FishFind3000]

20:05 that’s where the needle scaler comes in handy. It takes all the slag off quick and easy.

[@willb3018]

Watch Wes Work seems to be an avid needle scaler user. Seems tied to geographic location for some reason. 😂

[@WaldosWorld]

Good call! 👍

[@mcbrian]

The finesse of pulling the bed off the frame with the tractor bucket was awe inspiring. Wish I thought of that when doing the fuel pump on my Sierra.

[@dyllanhenderson5771]

This is cool man. I work for Magna and I and weld build all of GMs light and heavy duty frames models. This is sweet to see how the models have drastically changed over the years but more over the failing points for rust build up. Super cool man thanks for sharing

[@stevenkirby7478]

I marvel at the ability of folks who can do this type of project on their own. great job.

[@prevost8686]

I keep one of those magnetic key boxes on my truck and beater car. They’ve saved the day more than once. Looking forward to your next installment in the D-Max saga.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@jeffmoore2649]

@ 18:35 ... "When is a Hammer ever NOT the correct answer"... Priceless ! Great Video- Really enjoyed !

[@oof578]

I did this entire process to my 03 silverado just a few weeks ago. Replaced all the crossmembers in the rear and derusted the entire truck basically and painted it all up with por15. Just got done with bodywork a including fixing the rocker panel holes, then bedlined the whole truck black. Came out good, won't have to worry about rust for a long time. Also fluid filming it before salt season. Wish I had a lot of the tools you do here for this job haha

[@WaldosWorld]

Very nice!

[@mm-nl3qz]

How well did the por15 work? I gotta replace all the rear crossmembers and I want to get rid of as much rust as possible 😂

[@oof578]

@@mm-nl3qz it's worked pretty good but I would suggest 2 coats instead of the 1 coating did. Or 1 coat and something else, like bedliner. ALSO definitely pay the like 8-10$ for some crossmember frame caps. Coat the whole inside of them with oil. I used fluid film, get some sealant and apply to caps, push the caps in the holes. Crossmembers are sealed and protected, will never fucking rust on the inside atleast. I also got wheel well liners from rough country that work so good to prevent waters and everything just shooting up at the frame. I just bedlined my entire truck too

[@oof578]

@@mm-nl3qz for the por15 dont leave scaley rust or any chucks. Clean it good degrease it and paint

[@mm-nl3qz]

@@oof578 🤘🤣 i saw those come up (the rear wheel well liners) and got too stoked, definitely plan on getting the caps for the crossmembers... cuz my old ones... blew through em with my air needler🤦‍♂️

[@superskrobb]

Hi there ,just a little tip from a old seaman, when using a needle scaler ,dont push it down,let it dance on the surface,that would make a better result. And about the truck ,I like it ,but i cant for my bare life understand why they dont use any real rust protection on the frame and under carrige,I personely have a 97 2 door 4x4 6,5 l diesel Tahoe , when imported to norway was undercoted by the dealership,and is still rustfree on the frame and undercarrige, the only rust is on the bumpers, and i live by the westcoast and drives on salted roads all winter long. Great work ,looking forward to the next step. brs

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for the tip! Yeah, they really should have done a better job with rust prevention 👍

[@mrmotofy]

Cuz it's lasts the warranty beyond that they really don't care. Like they kept using raw steal brake/fuel lines from 40yrs, kept rusting...but they didn't care. Every other manufacturer had switched to coated lines years earlier

[@juanmore62]

Shows what a man with time and patience, can do with a welder and a plan. Great job, again.

[@mwilliamshs]

Doctors have patients

[@juanmore62]

@@mwilliamshs Patience. Sorry I fixed the mess up

[@WaldosWorld]

Very true! Thank you!

[@alexclarkro9414]

That's probably the best work I've seen on any of these KZbin videos. You have the best way of doing so people understand.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@MEGAPL]

I probably said it before but who cares LOL, those GMT800 crew cabs short beds in 2500HD version are one of the most "handsome" designs GM ever did. Especially 01-02 Chevys 2500HD and 03-07 GMCs. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, I do like the pre-facelift Chevys 👍

[@billybowman8146]

Put a bed back on the truck will look a lot better Really nice work

[@zynifi]

I'm very excited to see where this build is heading!

[@WaldosWorld]

Same! 🤠

[@soniromanov]

Best rust removing process video on YT, even though my car is totally unrelated to the GMC I still enjoyed watching it.

[@kwaggs19]

You have the best automotive videos on the internet - not to mention wonderful truck, fabricating & communication skills. I rarely comment, however this has given me new motivation to continue restoring my ‘96 stick shift 12 valve. Good job, Waldo.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to be a source of motivation!

[@koltondehler2391]

Finally, a KZbin channel I have found that isn’t filled with ads or trying to sell me something! You sir obviously enjoy working with your hands just as much as I do, best wishes and good luck.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Yep I'll go with the truck interest sure thing , that's a great job there ! Good to see Dinos Detroit 353 s still working away , great filming thanks Waldo !!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks again, Steve! 🤠

[@beaversstumpgrinding3352]

You'll luv owning that 2500HD. I've had mine for 200k and have no complaints. Fortunatly I live in southeastern Va where there are no real rust issues. My frame almost looks new. Also I have a 5.9 Cummins step van w/64k and would luv to swap a nice Duramax Allison combo in it, or at least swap the Allison 545 with the Allison 1000/2000 6 spd behind the 5.9. The newer Allison has a lockup converter and two overdrive gears to help with the 4:56 rear gears.

[@pinwizz69]

You did a pretty good job of repairing the corrosion on that rear frame. I'm just wondering why you didn't spray it down with Rustoliums rust encapsulater then primer before you painted it. Yes it would cost more but would go a long way to keeping the original and replacement metal for becoming a repeat of what you started with.

[@briangrupe9599]

Encapsulator and then tractor paint... Self levels, extra thick, and you just brush it on. Way better protection than spray paint and the results look much better too. And it's cheap!!!

[@Thatloud1500]

Watching you make the new cross member really got my interest, I’m a welder and now you got me thinking about a new side job

[@ewanstewart8011]

Waldo I think you’ve missed your calling, again you have produced an interesting and informative video that was just right in terms of length, well done 👍🏻

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! 👍

[@seraglioborneo2803]

16:00 A salute. Brains + common sense. This young man will go far in life. (Moi 70, male)

[@hamiltonsullivan6563]

Great restoration... I will give you a tip for future metal work with piping though. Before you weld the brace or piping and seal it, its best to pour a acid wash through the inner piping to cleanse it and prevent the rust from getting worse in a year or two. Clean work though!

[@breakinggames6356]

Waldo you have inspired me to restore my dads old truck he passed away when I was young and I just got the truck from my grandfather a few days ago but it needs work… it needs control arms and a rear cross member along with new rear shocks

[@jmac2o229]

By far my favorite smaller channel I watch. Amazing camera work, and amazing work.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! 🤠

[@garybeauregard5903]

wow that frame brought back memories of making those chassis components at the factory i work at

[@roundsm18]

The attention to detail you have is a quality point in your videos that others leave out. I found you while looking for a flatbed design and then went nuts with all of your content because it parallels my career field. You are not only entertaining but you’ve crossed into a level of instruction that I wish some others would. Waldo is bringing back shop class one video at a time!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! 🤠

[@jknicknickerson674]

you make it look easy Waldo. Can't get over how good the back end looks now. Wowzers

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@itsjustme9318]

Your videos just keep getting better and better!!! GREAT JOB on that frame!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you very much!

[@dogpotter]

When I first saw the frame rails I thought " he should use a needle scaler, then you hit it with the air chisel wow! great video thanks for shareing

[@lorenmeyer5290]

As alway Waldo awesome job you are amazing fabricator! Loved watching and listening to you!! Can't wait till the flatbed build!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! 🤠

[@christiangaldi2902]

My new favorite KZbin channel, I binge watched the entire Cummins swap series yesterday!

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, thank you so much! 🤠

[@soowoo642]

Beautiful work as always. Im surprised how well the frame rails held up, there is barely any pitting anywhere.

[@Camo-Dan]

Me too

[@Camo-Dan]

I was thinking the same thing*

[@BuildALotAcres]

You did a great job replicating the cross member. Good stuff! Talented guy.

[@rcash3625]

Could never understand how companies based in Michigan selling autos wouldn't desighn them to be rust resistant from the factory

[@2mkholley]

Because they care more about money.

[@Asomesauc]

Really happy I found this channel early before it blows up.

[@WaldosWorld]

Same here!

[@cheezunriceramen8995]

I randomly noticed the sub count go up ~200 yesterday while I watched a few Cummins swap episodes. I see this video within 20 minutes of you posting and notice the subs are up by 1k. Congrats buddy. Good content and quality video editing.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! The channel has gotten about 16k new subs since I uploaded the gooseneck trailer build video 👍

[@cheezunriceramen8995]

@@WaldosWorld LOL that was actually the first of your videos I watched!

[@dragoonTT]

@@WaldosWorld That was the first video YT recommended me. I am glad I found you!

[@jameshax786]

whenever you post a video, it's an instant 'must-watch'

[@WaldosWorld]

That's awesome, thank you! 🤠

[@RefurbishedBacon]

Heck yeah man love these types of truck builds - would love to get my hands on a diesel of any make really not bias towards brands and do something similar.

[@WaldosWorld]

Get a Duramax or a Cummins. A 7.3 Powerstroke would be good too 👍

[@xKingdoms]

Big tip you should paint with por-15 for your frame. It works wonders on rust prevention

[@kctyphoon]

I did my truck frame a while back. Few coats of primer, few coats of black paint, then a few coats of under coating. I even purchased special paint or enamel for frames but wound up not even using it for some reason. I think giving everything enough time to fully dry and cure before applying the next thing on top of it is a good practice, but who knows how much difference it actually makes. All new leaf spring hangers, all bushings, and new fuel tanks both primed, painted, and then sprayed with rubberized coating similar to flex seal on the bottoms. You’d be amazed how much crud and dirt is in the bottom of old fuel tanks. IMO someone should invent a filter you can use BEFORE the fuel tanks.

[@mwilliamshs]

Vehicle rust is basically a non-issue in my area but I would've primed the frame before painting and painted the new rear crossmember before installing and oiled the inside of the tube crossmember.

[@WaldosWorld]

In my experience, it's basically no use painting a frame around here. The salt will always find a way to get to the metal. The only way to stop it is to coat it with oil every year 🤷‍♂️

[@njr7362]

I was complaining about a little surface rust and you fixed your whole truck I’m gonna do the same now

[@xKingdoms]

I personally think it would look really really nice with a normal rust free bed

[@kadenwatt2033]

As do I, but to each their own

[@QuantumWheels]

I enjoyed the video just like I was doing it myself. That been said, as an expert in these kind trucks and a business owner, I can tell you for sure this bed won’t pass a DOT level 1 inspection due to the fact that you welded the cross members from pieces of pipes not a one piece which makes it unsafe for heavy hauling. Not sure what your truck is GVW but these cross members defiantly not going to pass a DOT inspection for commercial use. Unless the point for you repairing this truck just for personal use, that won’t be an issue. I would still be careful when using the truck for heave load. Thanks for sharing this project on KZbin.

[@bobpowers9862]

Going by your last flat-bed build, I'm betting this one will be amazing. Aluminum is an interesting choice; less likely to corrode (but not entirely immune), lower weight, but not as stiff. Looking forward to your design choices.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! It sure will be nice to not have to worry about corrosion for this one 👍

[@bobpowers9862]

@@WaldosWorld You'll still need some protection, just not as intense. Unless you use hard anodized aluminum parts, of course.

[@aiden.russell_1661]

I’m so excited for this trucks future after binge watching you build Billy Bob!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for watching!

[@kritikopedo]

Hey dude I enjoyed the video; however, since you took everything apart and mostly down to bare metal, you could have brushed on some rust encapsulator, or sprayed on some raptor liner after a coat or two of self etch primer, or rusty metal primer (the brown one). Then later on you can still spray the undercarriage with wax, etc to protect from New England winters, but I doubt any rust will make it through that top layer of raptor. Truck undercarriage would look mint too!

[@lmCIoudz]

Fluid film is the best.

[@WaldosWorld]

Bed liners are super durable, but water and salt usually end up getting underneath it, and once it does, it causes the metal to rust even faster because it holds the water/salt there. In my experience, oil undercoating once a year is really the best way to keep water and salt away from the metal 👍

[@mrmotofy]

Fluid film the inside of the cab corners, rockers and doors wherever possible. They have a 360deg hose made for it. They rust from inside out

[@MrEd-kk7uj]

Your skill level for a " hobbyist " is impressive. Love your vids, very informative......

[@matthewnasci2646]

I'd like to know the source for the replacement rear crossmember. I'm doing a similar repair to an 01 Silverado 2500hd

[@WaldosWorld]

Here you go: www.autorust.com/product/chevrolet-and-gmc-2500hd-spare-tire-support-crossmember-art-211/

[@sartoaj]

Your freehand plasma cutting skills are top notch!

[@samquinn5409]

Easily the most entertaining “man shit” KZbinr I’ve ever seen. Thanks for allowing us all to feel like we’re doing man shit and living vicariously through you. Keep it up!

[@skibatrio]

I literally did the same thing you did to my 2006 Duramax 8 months ago. I wish I had thought about the bottle jack when you put the spare tire receiver on. It was a fun project. Great work man!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! 👍

[@bret9741]

I was hoping you were pulling the entire cab and doing a 100% refurbish. That year is one of my favorite in life. I’m 57. I’ve driven gas Chevy pickups 350,000 miles no major issues from that generation. My wife’s 2001 Tahoe took us 362,000 miles with a transmission swap and we sold to some friends who have driven it over 500,000 miles!! Your truck.. well it should be on KZbin 50 years from now if taken care of.

[@jasonchristopher2977]

Since u r a rust warrior like me I'll share this with u. My Pap worked at Ford in Ohio next to Lake Erie. A coworker drove a late 40s sedan in 60s. Pp asked how do u keep that car from rusting out with all the salt? He told my pap a good wash, dry then do this, 1 quart of any new or used oil, same with trans fluid, 1 tube or tub of grease, 1 or 2 wax ring toilet gaskets. Put all in a old pot, heat and mix. Then brush, spray etc everywhere under, in etc. For doors plug drains and fill with mineral, baby oil, trans fluid, or even melted Vaseline. Let sit for a week and drain and save for next year. This all costs less than $10 and will outlast anything u can buy for 5, 10 times as much. Alot of the waX has no oils or very little. The oil, fluid and grease is key to stopping rust permanently. I've used this method, my father's used this, neighbors etc. U can use on anything that gets exposed to water, salt, mud etc. I'm for saving these older autos. New autos are not same quality. Thin metal, barely coated. New ford's and others have rusting issues b4 they leave the lot. It's sad but that's the world we live in. Meanwhile a mid 90s celica is still rust free.

[@kevinritchie9227]

At least its not like my 97 S-10. Spare tire was never used but decided it didnt like the truck anymore and just fell off one day...lol. Gotta love rust!

[@WaldosWorld]

Oof! 😂

[@dankanchovy1963]

I watch your building a gooseneck video & stayed because of the quality & good information. Keep it up cant wait for the gooseneck finish

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much!

[@billclisham8668]

That's one thing I don't miss about living in Michigan is all the dang rust. I moved to northern Idaho several years ago and can find find rust free trucks all day long. The only down side is they have been driven up and down mountains and they are mechanically worn out but I would rather deal with that than the rust.

[@maccrume1771]

A tip for removing gram rivets is to cut an x in the head with an angle grinder then use the chisel for the air hammer to get under it and pop the pieces off then use the punch for the air hammer to poke em thru. Much much easier, had to do it everyday at work working on custom off-road Broncos

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bradgibbs3066]

I'm just wrapping up my summer project of doing the same thing on a 2003 Silverado Quadrasteer, that has spent it's life in Michigan, so there was plenty of rust. I purchased a box from the South and am just about done with the conversion for the Quadrasteer, as it has fiberglass bedsides, instead of metal. Fun project but I'm ready to be done with it. Great video, it helped remind me where a few components need to go back on.

[@WaldosWorld]

Very nice!

[@noahperdue9373]

Literally just opened KZbin to see if you had uploaded anything, you did not disappoint 👍

[@SamFBM]

same here.came just in time

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for watching!

[@mjmurphy2023]

I stumbled upon your channel. I enjoyed watching it very much. I'm in Massachusetts and own a 2012 GMC 1500. I was under it the other day and saw the frame looked like a cheese grater. The entire cab looks excellent. The bones, not so much. Babying it until spring. Time for a new one. Well, new and used. The first thing I'll do is oil it. It's unique that Volvos, the German cars, have next to zero rust in the Northeast because they take pride in their designs and jobs. GMC, engineered obsolescence. So disappointing. But again, thanks.

[@mikeznel6048]

Great job on the crossmember! Thats how it's done!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@hownotto4067]

You should look into corroseal primer for your frames before painting them. Corroseal is meant to work on marine stuff so it’s basically made to resist intense salt and conditions. I like the fact you oil your vehicle underbody. It is a good preventative. Good vids I can’t stop watching ‘

[@Ezekiel-OffRoad]

That’s awesome you tried the coal slag and liked it enough to include it in the video i hope this knowledge will help many ppl in the future seeing that in your video made my day thanks

[@stefanoferri1485]

I have the same truck just with the 6.0! And did the same thing but sourced a rust free bed and replaced it! cheers from Michigan! I want that diesel so bad!

[@WaldosWorld]

Cheers!

[@johnl5658]

Wow, I learned a lot on simple wielding and fixing rust parts. Looking forward to watch more of your videos, you explained each part that you do very well. thnx

[@w9akwqsl]

You are a good builder. Your welding is good also. Keep up your fabrication skills. You do good work.

[@kirbyroad7222]

Instead of rustoleum paint, I now use truck bed liner in a spray for the hard to reach places and a roll on/ brush coat for the easy to reach spots. That stuff is much more durable, and has the right sheen to look good for years. I also oil the frame 2 a year.

[@Camo-Dan]

“Where’s Waldo” well i found him! He has one of the coolest videos ive seen in a long time. This was amazing. You are borderline genius for how well you fabricated that tubing/crossmember. I learned so much from this video and your editing was fantastic. The way you narrate is super professional. Not talking too much but just enough to explain what is happening. Instantly subscribed and cant wait to watch another video! I didnt know you could fabricate a crossmember or install a whole new aftermarket rear piece. That bracket was like brand new. Really impressive!

[@miatafan]

I also live in the north east and have cars that are highly susceptible to rust. I use Tractor, farm and implement Paint. cheap and good quality, can slather it on super thick. I also grease up all the fasteners liberally. as well as an oil undercoating like you

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

Waldo King of the Ratchet Strap!! You sure get Your money's worth out them Ratchet Straps. Looking forward to this Series, keep up the Great Work!!

[@WaldosWorld]

That's for sure 😂

[@tkhilker4696]

6:00 Holy shhhhhh the spare tire carrier actually works! I've never had one work on an old Chevy Cat Eye. Even the new replacement one I put on only lasted about six months before it got bound up. And forget the old original ones. Too rusted out to even try to turn the release.

[@rdalemd76]

I like the part about finding the spare key. Good job overall.

[@kaylanwade3392]

Good video Waldo. I would like to see if that rust does end up bubbling from underneath having not used a phosphorus-based converter or even rust-reformer prior to hitting it with the enamel and undercoating We are all experimenting here and 0 judgement until someone finds a definitive formula. I have spent hundreds of hours researching the definitive answers to the rust problem and am about to treat two of my rigs the following formula (Its a big issue up here in Alaska). As far as I can tell, the best products/sequence goes something like this: 1. degrease/scale/brush/clean etc. 2. Treat with Rust Kutter 3. Rinse 4. Treat with Rust Kutter again 5. Rinse 6. Make sure everything is VERY dry (sometimes I will use Isopropyl spray and whipe it all down just before painting just to be sure) 7. A coat of rustoleum rust reformer 8. A coat of protective enamel (Either one of Rustoleums protective enamels or valspar's anti-rust armor both of which are more durable in terms of penetration-stopping power) 9. Coat with the undercoating of your choice, I myself am going with ROLL-ON (specifically) herculiner. Be careful not to seal any pinch-welds or frame holes (for closed-tube frames) as you want the lanolin product to drip through these 10. Treat the frame rails with non-black fluid film using a wide-angle applicator gun

[@thomashopper3705]

Why does this guy not even have a 100k?he’s amazing

[@GMCJay_lly]

I love tbe gmt800 platform. I have the same truck 05 lly slt ccsb 4x4. I'm the 2nd owner. Rust free florida truck. Keep the diesel content coming.

[@richardjones5766]

liked your presentation of removing truck bed frame and repair. Nice going!

[@jaybalukas6921]

Good video I did the same thing to my 2005 2500 hd. That rear cross member is the way to go. Put grade 8 flange bolts on the rear shackles the ones in the kit aren’t strong enough

[@WaldosWorld]

Good call!

[@oldphart-zc3jz]

Those bodies are so easy to swap buying a clean used frame from out of state is another way to start fresh. Have it blasted (monument companies all blast on the side and their compressors and blast pots are serious industrial gear) to frosty white, prime and coat then swap over parts as you go. My 2000 Silverado was assembled from three+ donors where I used to work. These trucks are like Legos on wheels.

[@tossedsalad5532]

Your videos are Master Pieces and some of the best on KZbin .

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@prayformojo1117]

I'm going through this exact thing on a 2007 LBZ. Was fortunate enough to find a rust free box after searching for 6 months. Mine is a bit better shape overall but I've been slowly rebuilding it since Covid began. I had a spinning nut earlier this year in the floor from the center cab mount. The tack welds they put on those don't stand up. Good luck, these truck are worth preserving.

[@denniscarreno5882]

Nice job Waldo!

[@mikewilliams2072]

The air chisel does a really good job!

[@deamer44]

So satisfying watching the rust come off. Great series!

[@anthonyhumbert8787]

17:52 It's amazing what a little bit of primer would do to uphold the durability and adhesion of the paint. Especially a little bit of rust conversion primer..

[@RRRRR7-c7r]

I had the same 2500HD , same color but 01 with extended cab. Up in your neck of woods up in Maine. Back in 2010 I had taken the bed off and sandblasted it. Primed it with red rust primer. Also put anodes on frame. Because the primer sucked it was back with spotty rust within couple years. The waxy paint uncoat GMC puts on is resistant to sandblasting and had to be scraped off in some areas. Sold it off in 2014 after replace cab corners and rockers.

[@jkgkjgkijk]

I hear ya on the headlamp in broad daylight. It makes a huge help. FYI, Lowe's has a neck lamp that has two articulated lamps. It is cheap and awesome

[@keenancrowl6318]

I’ve never been disappointed with your video work. You just keep getting better and better. Keep it up brother

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you!

[@stefanpia5419]

Your C3500 is a GEM (and your trailer is a beast) but I’m stoked for this flatbed build!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! 🤠