Welding Repair - Patching Holes in Dump Truck Box - GMC C8500

Welding repair on ‪@DirtPerfect‬ GMC C8500 Dump Truck. The long term plan for this truck is a new box or to sell. The short term plan is some 1/4" bandaid sheets. Hope you Enjoy!
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[@mcfwelding]

I was watching you use the hammer and heat and I'm talking to the screen "make some weld dogs!" then about a minute later I see you made one. they sure come in handy for stuff like this. glad I could pass on some of the little knowledge I have 😁😁😁

[@americanpatriot2.06]

That beginning bit sarcastically referring to Lt. Dan had me rolling! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CMDSR]

Way to go Captain. Getting good at that welding stuff and that’s no joke Johnny Poke.

[@grilnam9945]

Hey Captain, how’s the rivalry with your new competition in the investment property world? You may have to fit cannons to your yacht, sail it up the Ohio, and lay siege to Mr Millennials castle

[@CaptainKleeman]

His castle is pretty awesome!

[@grilnam9945]

@@CaptainKleeman over here we would call it a “Folly” only jocking

[@jerryc3050]

His castle's scenery from the top is magnificent. Hope M can fix it up before snow time.

[@randallneikirk6385]

It looks like you have your KZbin welding certification certificate now.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Where I work. We take old C-clamps. Cut of the end to make the pushers. Work wonderful. I just watch and wait for the funny stuff. You never fail, so I'll always watch.

[@gslenaway]

I never miss a Captain Kleeman and Dirt Perfect video. Always an adventure

[@CaptainKleeman]

We always appreciate the support

[@davidporter2374]

Cool move with the "clamp" . You tube to the resque. Iv'e got 50 years mechanicing and welding and I wish youtube was around years ago.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a handy tool

[@erikcourtney1834]

If you get tired of cleaning tips and all the black nasty crap from acetylene switch to propane. Cuts clean and doesn’t pop and carry on like acetylene. It’s cheaper, safer, easier to access, handles dirt and rust better. Best part is, if you run out you can just go steal the bottle of your outdoor gas grill. Only thing you need is to swap to a propane/ natural gas tip for the torch. Been using it for 18 years and works great. Just a slight learning curve to lighting it because wind will blow it out. There’s a very simple trick to it. Anyone that dislikes it has very little time spent using it. I’ve cut 2” steel with it so no comments it don’t get hot enough.

[@hvy1ton]

Considering the completion date of Lt Dan is Soon™️, a new floor or bed in the 8500's future would not surprise me.

[@Herbybandit]

Flapper discs are great for finishing work, try a twisted bristle wire wheel for removing rust prior to welding as it gets into all the little dimples where a flapper won't. Good job Captain

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Hey Good mornin’ Cap’n! That spiral staircase got me kinda excited! Perhaps you found the piece you need to access the deck of the KZbin yacht? It can work both as egress and ballast too!!! But, if it turns out to not fit… all is not lost. With your mastery of metalworking skills…. You can fab up a 3 point hitch and PTO drive that allows you to mount it on the 755. Think of the opportunities an auger that size would present! You can dig a root cellar under the chick-goat barn where Wild Roots can store her canned veggies. Or, dig a shallow well for a cistern to collect roof runoff. Think how handy that would be for watering the garden or animals! Cap’n the possibilities are endless! A staircase and giant auger bit are only the beginning. Good luck on acquiring this much needed artifact! Now about those patches… looking at how much more denim jeans are worth with holes in them… I think it is only fair to advise DP that patching the holes may have reduced the resale value of the dump truck!

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

The comedian life is still out of reach for you….keep your day job

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@genesispuredeaf2390 LOL… fortunately I’m retired!

[@lonniechartrand]

Great idea at the 25:20 mark!

[@pennyneal2456]

Finally got my tee shirt. Long enough to tuck if I choose to. Nice material. Thanks. ❤

[@CaptainKleeman]

Great!

[@jerryburton6825]

What I enjoy about your channel is that you think 🤔 out loud and allow me to follow your train of thought. Helps me learn.

[@anthonypiligno7618]

Thank you....jonjon...JJ..

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@Waiakalulu1]

Kapena, thank you for the video. All the welders in Hawai`i start and finish their careers patching rust holes like this. The rust we get is so aggressive it's hard to know where to get started. The first gut reaction is to condemn it, but then you just get on with it. Sometimes it is just about getting down the road to the next job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely! Thanks for watching

[@tonydurnell7951]

Mike there is nothing better than learning how to weld etc when the work is for someone else. You found today that the second plate went quicker and a little easier from small errors when welding down the first one. That is how MBTS learnt centuries ago and he isn't to bad on welding. I always use stick when welding outside, but that is just my preference others would not agree, but as you say you do things your way for yourself and not to please others, and so it should be. It is a wonder that there was enough metal to alow you to weld those plates, I was sure that you would blow holes through it somewhere but you did good my friend. Not bad at all for someone who is a fulltime fireman and not an engineer. Stay safe and take care

[@joecallahan3379]

Find some C clamps and cut it off on the straight side you can make some welding push clamps

[@davidfitnesstech]

Nice C.K. Always good to see a KZbinr giving an honest opinion about a donated product.

[@jerryc3050]

Got to see 2 videos this morning! 👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Awesome!

[@golfnturf5296]

I’ve said it before,good grief y’all live in awesome place.

[@BlueDually4x4]

The best part about dump bed repair is the welds just have to hold, they don't have to be pretty. I know it was a plow truck in it's previous life and out where you live they throw down salt like it will stop it from snowing but, it looks like someone got a bit too heavy handed trying to loosen stuck material with a bucket. Those clamps are really a great idea, I will be sure to keep them in mind. Welding is like truck driving, always something new to learn.

[@randydobson1863]

HELLO MIKE ITS IS RANDY AND I LIKE U VIDEO IS COOL MIKE THANKS FRIENDS RANDY AND GOOD JOB WELDING REPAIR -PATCHING TRUCK BOX GMC C8500

[@Worrsaint]

I highly recommend a wire wheel for cleaning cruddy steel. Lasts a long time, doesnt gum up and gets into low spots like pits and gouges that a flap wheel wont. Oddly enough I am subbed to both you and DP, but always get notifications of your vids but never his. His are always in the top of my feed when he uploads though so I dont usually miss them.

[@williamkeaton1012]

Good morning Captain, hope this comment finds you well. I noticed around the 1:30 mark that one of the bottom rollers (right side closest to the camera) on the 120 looked a little odd. It could just be the angle, but I thought I would mention it. Thanks again for your time and effort that you put into your videos. Take care.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Mike on getting some of the welding done to the Dump Truck.. needs a new bed..

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely needs a new box

[@hubertclark8619]

That stairwell would make a good crows nest

[@CaptainKleeman]

Exactly!

[@mooshaker]

Enjoyed the video Mike. Also enjoying how you are grouping the videos of late keeping things in more of an order. You keep posting and I'll keep watching.

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's not on purpose lol thanks for watching

[@jdelbrid]

Dirt Perfect will be happy with the repairs. Thanks for the demo on parasitic draw from battery crud. I've seen that one before. Hope you guys got some of the rain these last few days.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@tomstack659]

Way back in the early 80’s I was given a 1969 Chevy 1 ton dump I did the exact thing uou are doing, made a lot of money with host truck lasted almost 8 more years your bringing back many hood memories Thanks 🎃

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's cool tom!

[@Harleyguy307]

Using the winch for the rear steer is very ingenious . I hope it holds up for you as there are not many Fubaru dealers around.😉

[@Harleyguy307]

And I'm happy for Matt with his castle

[@CaptainKleeman]

His castle is pretty cool!

[@ohhpaul7364]

I didn't know Dirt Perfect was every other day, only see it in my feed twice a week

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup

[@stevestormssr5492]

You need to buy a rosebud for that torch. Heats the metal a lot faster for bending plate!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Let me know when your check is in the mail 😉

[@alexosborne5629]

Shade tree workshop serving its purpose again, bit rain never stopped you long, you always find something to fill the time in !! I think you are right to use steel plate, expanding foam just doesn't have the same properties 😂 Flea market purchase was definitely worth it !!! 😁💪

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol spray foam just doesn't hold up for some reason

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@davidflynn4967]

Mike you need to invest in a mig welding set which would be much easier and quicker especially with thin metal areas.😊 Great work all the same thoughmate👏👏👍🏻Dave Liverpool UK.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Shop work is hourly pay

[@andywilliment581]

Hi Mike thanks for another interesting video. I hope DP’s subs are watching this. They’ll be over joyed to see you power washing the equipment before working on it. They’re always getting on at him to power wash stuff first before working on it. 😎🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol very true

[@821ross]

That staircase would be ideal for the you tube yacht project! I could hear the wheels a turning there bud!

[@4051a]

I like your home-made clamp. I have an abundance of Armstrong Bros C-clamps and I have been known to cut one or two up to do the same thing as your homemade clamps. You are getting better with practice.

[@CaptainKleeman]

C clamps cut in half is a good idea!

[@franz357]

Hi from Paris, France, Lt Cpt ! Geez: that spiral staircase would come pretty handy in the KZbin yacht🤔 And that truck-bed power-washing was SO darn satisfying ! Power washing always makes for some great KZbin content if you ask me (although no one did !😅). Can't wait for the end of this on Sunday ! Thanks again for the awesome content, Mike ! 😊👍👍👍

[@thomasbailey8306]

Thats how you learn Mike is just tackle these job head on. Your doing a Good Job.. Ive always turned my Gas up and oxygen, on my torch when heating a piece of steel up too bend. It heats it up quicker. But everyone does thing differently.Great Video..

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the tip

[@gl309495]

Perfect outro

[@martinedelius]

Mike, I've found that when bending steel plate, it's less time and labor consuming to score the line almost all the way through and ben the plate "towards" the scoring. You then need to fill in the line with weld, but that's so far been much quicker than any of the alternatives I've tried. The downside to this approach is if you need a sharp bend in a thick plate, you'll need to score the line wider to allow for the bend. I'd wager that it's still faster - and definitely easier - than wearing out your new flea market find trying to coax the plate inte place. ;)

[@reislogan40]

I love the lieutenant Dan reference at the beginning😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@johnbradbury433]

Nice one . Captain. Looking forward to the follow up. Pleased you are going to work on the backhoe. And ya four wheel steering will get you round tight corners on the side by side you are making. The vid's are going to great to watch. Thank you for them.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching John

[@rudyrivera7426]

Thanks! 👍

[@dondwyer3679]

Thanks!

[@dfusit]

Lt Dan is definitely MIA.

[@mikethemasshole3560]

On the east Coast. Its 7 am or 655am. Just when I leave for work. But you know its something to look forward to

[@CaptainKleeman]

It always blows my mind how many times zones there are

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Good one! Sounded like you were doing a little KARATE with the grunts! I always maintained that the "8500" was a busy and good machine. Hope it goes to a good home - "MAYBE YOU"!!!

[@allensharlow7763]

You did a very good job Mike, your becoming a Pro at welding, and Fabrication

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Allen

[@Richard-C]

Captain you deserve a nice working backhoe, i have faith in your ability to succeed, can't wait to see you get back at it, and thanks for today's video great as always 👍👍👌

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching

[@jimmowers7675]

Great video Mike. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertzapatka1082]

Great video! Love the time lapse!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@R_R_R_R_R_]

Lt Dan shade 😂😂😂, that gave me a good snort, thanks!

[@Rocket39Smoke14]

I really find your antics quite enjoyable. Keep 'em comin'!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@bjgarbacz1]

I love both yalls channels but I think you rank a tad over DP for me thease days keep it up buddy!

[@patrickcolahan7499]

You have come a long way from your first torch cut and weld bead. Love IC Weld's temp clamp concept. A lot of way to adapt that concept to different applications. Thank very much for sharing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks for watching

[@gayle4804]

Enjoy your videos no matter what and no matter when you post them. As always it puts a smile on my face every morning you do

[@CaptainKleeman]

Always appreciate ya watching

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome job Capt. Kleeman

[@rodfair5698]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. They’re just downright enjoyable! Thanks very much.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks rod!

[@torreygarrett5433]

Take a look at the s-cam bracket on the passenger side wheel looks like the brake chamber is pushed up awful high with brakes set common problem on those trucks

[@dcrahn]

The correct and easy way to install that long plate you welded to the side is to cut along the bend area about half way or maybe 2/3 through to make it easy to bend into shape. Once in place, weld along that partial cut seam and the perimeter and your done.

[@Damoinion]

A friend of mine had a spiral staircase like that in his basement. It didn't go anywhere, just up to a solid ceiling. Was quite a cool effect.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Haha, love it!

[@ehrenfriedklemt4031]

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@utubota5522]

Thinly veiled reference to Lt Dan. Nice one, Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@dougparker4802]

Haven’t finished the video yet but if the winch steer don’t work out look into a Chevy hhr steering electric motorI’ve bought them out of salvage yard for 50$ an installed on my old tractors to give them power steering

[@CaptainKleeman]

Good tip! Thanks

[@JPFogs]

You can take our rain Mike, flooding for months. If you’re lucky it’s just mud, not standing water.

[@rickbell3402]

Your welding skills just keep getting better, Mike!

[@HootMaRoot]

He'll be putting man behind the scenes out of a job soon

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Rick

[@DMAN10]

After the 210 purchase, Lt. Dan may be on the back burner indefinitely…lol! Can’t wait to see you get back onto the 555. I know you’re gonna get that beast to fire. Thanks for sharing Cap!

[@CaptainKleeman]

After the 210 he needs it more!

[@maxobara1496]

Captain in this present day of “Workplace of the Future/Now” that’s what you call working from home😂 lots of benefits🧐 You are pushing MBTS right out of the picture it looks like😞 Great show👍🇺🇸

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol he can't be replaced

[@darrenblattner2508]

I've been in your shoes Mike, patching gravel boxes, fun fun fun, not. Try some 5" disc' on your grinder and a wire wheel for cleaning rusty steel. They seem to work better for us anyway. Keep smilin

[@CaptainKleeman]

I'll try it! Thanks for the tip

[@brucehuff5566]

That's a great project to have nice job. It's good how you adapted to make it go easier if you're not learning your not working. Stay safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Bruce

[@doritleis2773]

Hello Captain. This repair Work exact what You love! Work with Iron and Cutting torch and Welder. The Dump Truck can not to go to pieces. Good Work 👍👌 Greeting 🇦🇹

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewrecker1939]

Love the reference/call out to Lt. Dan lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Again very interesting and entertaining. Love your humor, had me laughing at the imagination session. Job looking great for just patching it together, quick and dirty. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@trentherring5640]

Gotta say. Just started watching you the past week or so. Informative yet highly uneducational. Lol. Pure joke. Just sounds like something you would say. Keep up the good work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@chrisbarr1359]

Hi Mike. I heard on another channel that some of their subscribers mysteriously became un-subscribed. People should make sure they are still subscribed.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely

[@nelsonannett5427]

nice job always some learning curves but its all fun. enjoy the rain . cheers captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@jackreed3445]

Next time instead of grinding scores in the steel stitch cut it with a torch. _._._._.

[@SteveQ270]

I will definitely be stealing those welding clamps you made. Those look like they work awesome. Nice video and good work

[@CaptainKleeman]

They are very handy

[@CapnCrusty]

I don't remember for sure if you have decent compressed air at your shop but if you do you should look into buying a small needle scaler for cleaning the flux off your welds. They're a lot faster and do a better job than using a chipping hammer.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Scalers are great! Unfortunately I don't have an air compressor large enough to keep up.

[@timspicer3270]

😊

[@hermanschepers4739]

3:48 "Made a mistake once, I thought was wrong!"

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain great video! For just welding for awhile you’re doing one heck of a job! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@trooperdog61]

Love the fall colors

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely beautiful

[@robertsprafke9376]

Nice job ! I’ve been keeping equipment going all my life.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@terryrogers1025]

That bolt bend jig you used was a sweet deal, as a thought, I wonder what would happen if you foursome heavy wall pipe and a piece out of it and weld that onto jig so it would help bend a radius in the plate as you apply pressure. I usually slit the plate and I divide the plate into thirds, so if the plate is 9” wide for instance, cut the slits at 3”and 6”, here’s the thing, when I cut the slits I alternate between the slits on the length of the plate, in other words, I usually would start the slit at about 3x’s the thickness of the plate, then the slits usually would be between 3 to 5” in length, I would stagger the slits on the lines so the one line would, for instance 3” long I would go to the next line and start where I stopped on the first line and just leapfrog down the plate, clean up the slits, pull the plate into place and weld it up, weld the slits closed as a last step. Plate thickness does effect the number and length of slits. Thanks for the ride along sir.

[@williammatthews2948]

I really like that dump truck. I've got a plan. I'm gonna hit the lottery, buy the C8500, and start my own UBER. Lol. Your idea about the rear steering would work quite well.

[@CaptainKleeman]

There ya go

[@smileywilson9972]

Can’t wait for Sunday ❤ the clamp

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@porkyswelding]

i'm glad you don't bow to sponsors, you're a good guy, you should be making more money than these shills but alas its a mean ol world. rock on

[@tmacie2]

That rain, always getting things wet! That plate aught to get a few more years out of the C8500....at least in those spots. 😁

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol, yup

[@kylejones2075]

Nice good job thanks for sharing

[@MatthewJRedmond]

Nicely done Capt. as always. Have to say something about your videos always put me in the mood to go build something, even if it is 9:38pm lol. Look forward to the final product and seeing that triple nickel all back together and giving the 755 a bit of a break on the big jobs. Keep up the great work and can do attitude 😁 👍

[@philipfleming3546]

Nice work Mike, practice, practice, practice that how we learn.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@johndernberger1961]

Great video / fabrication. Looking forward to the 555 update

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks John

[@harveylong5878]

uh oh, Capt subtle hints to get DP to finish Lt Dan. now the next question is, will the C8500 find its now home on the homestead alongside the triple 5 🤔 the patches dont have be purdy, the box isnt winning anyway concourse podium trophies anytime soon. at least Capt did it temporary fix with steel. my lazy self wouldve been fiberglass screen drowned in fiberglass resin , slathered in metal putty with a heavy coat of roofing tar bedliner to hide the sins

[@northernliving2387]

you should tell Mike he needs to order a new dump bed for that truck.

[@dansevern3291]

5:55! Ha! Thought I would be early and waiting for your video this morning, but you got me with that 5 minutes before 6 thing! Thanks for the entertainment.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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