Working On The Chevy K10 PT 7 & Down sizing the machine herd.

[@gentrymachineprintworks5671]

This is Gentry Oswalt, fan of Steve Summers and PROUD owner of the Adcock & Shipley IES-J variant horizontal mill!!! A little bit of a background on myself: I am 17 years old, and I have worked at a machine shop in East Tennessee for the last two years. Since I started working there I have became really interested in machining, and would love to open my own machine shop someday. Also, I have recently got into 3D printing this past year, and bought a Creality Ender 3 Pro FDM printer and have been practicing with small projects and prototypes. I am working on setting up my social media and getting a KZbin channel started via Gentry Machine & Print Works. I plan to document cleaning, tear-down, and restoration work on all of the equipment. Our next step is trying to get a rotary phase converter since I do not have access to 3 phase power. Steve, thanks again for the opportunity to purchase the Adcock & Shipley horizontal mill!! I really appreciate you helping me get a little further along into the trade as a machinist! Gentry

[@lloydprunier4415]

Okay I subscribed to your channel and will be waiting for the videos to begin. I think you have a good plan and some excellent examples to follow with Steve and all the other You Tube machinist. Welding will be a good talent to develop to go along with the machining, if you haven't already !

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Reach out to keith Rucker his channel is sponsored by the people that make a brand of 3 phase machines “American Rotary”. You need to show case you skills to get your channel up and going. Don’t let people tell you no , know that you are the future. I like 3D printing too. I have a snapmaker 2.0 a350.

[@bones357]

Keep that focused energy up young dude, and build some awesome stuff!!!👊😁

[@jimurrata6785]

Congratulations Gentry! I'm sure you'll have a lot to make and learn from this machine. And, congratulations Steve for paying it forward and getting Gentry's foot in the door with a quality machine that isn't completely knackered. 👍 (Edit) And I'm subbed! Looking forward to seeing the next generation of America make something of themselves.

[@scottwydra6365]

You seem like an awesome guy, can’t wait to see how things work out for you.

[@bcbloc02]

Glad to see the kid taking an interest in making stuff.

[@cbmsysmobile]

Nice of you to help and support an upcoming future engineer/machinist. Traditional skills like in industry are declining as manufacturing continues to move overseas and CNC/CAD technologies become ubiquitous. verseas and CNC/CAD technologies become ubiquitous

[@kurtdietrich5421]

Very rare to find a 17 year old who is more interested in working with his hands and learning something than playing computer games. I hope he keeps at it.

[@garybrenner6236]

I helped make thousands of those doors and front fenders at Fisher Body Pittsburgh.

[@brentgalye2936]

Pay it forward Steve, kid looks like he is very determined. Bring him on the channel and give him some pointers and lessons. Looks like he would be open to that.

[@jmalte4702]

The Apprentice!

[@bostedtap8399]

Good to see a young engineer to be, learning how machine tools are built, and how to use them. Ref truck...tyres look OK 👍. Lol. Thanks for sharing

[@patrickcraig6032]

Steve,great you are helping that young lad possibly start a career in the machine trade.

[@joeylawn36111]

"Truck work starts 9:25" Steve Summers makes the world a better place by helping out the next generation: starts 0:49

[@HaraldFinster]

Can't agree more. And mending things instead of dumping them and buying new ones also helps to make this world better. Thank you for yet an other excellent video.

[@WatchWesWork]

Yep she's got a nice case of "structural floor mats" and "Ford door"!

[@Z3pticon]

I vaguely remember you saying you would not do more than absolutely needed. Welcome to the world of car projects. :D

[@benstrait333]

Exactly what I came here to say! Look out, folks, he's gone down the rust repair rabbit hole! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mistakeful_Learning]

Glad to see you rebuilding the old truck. They just don’t make new old trucks anymore. I always loved those old square body trucks.

[@elanman608]

Once Bridgeport brought Adcock and Shipley the 1 and 2 were frequently sold with a Bridgeport turret on the ram to make a really useful machine.

[@markwatters6875]

Well done Steve, for selling the wee mill to the lad. Enjoy the new toy young fella, welcome to the world of machining and fitting.

[@echoewest2685]

Fun to watch you doing what you're doing on the truck. Thanks for sharing!

[@mr.wardensworkshop]

Steve, you are awesome. I appreciate and envy your candor and gentle manner.

[@ElTelBaby]

@ 26:42 It's looking better already... I left a hole in the top of my wing... It was GR8 4 letting U know in Winter if the road was just wet or FROZEN As soon as water stopped come out the hole U knew U was on ICE...

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Oh man, I'm gonna love this as much as the workshop rebuild. I love them ol square bodys even though a rare sight here in ireland.

[@mdvener]

A machinist, mechanic, roofer,Mason plus many moore. You are a talented young man. Thanks to Adam for letting me know about you. Got hooked right away, so this is how I start my Saturdays off. Thanks Steve. Always a pleasure to start a Saturday with you.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Comes a time when building a flatbed for your truck is the right choice. Mid nineties I rebuilt a Toyota pickup with the then new chinese parts. Brand new a front fender which fit perfectly was $30! Just needed primer and paint. Don't know how they are today but I would sure check before patching.

[@dogleg6669]

I agree when it comes to bed repairs best to cut your losses and build a flat bed. Will probably suit you better for hauling wood and supplies anyway.

[@douglasbollinger8678]

Years ago when I was working in a quarry we had a very handy shop-made flat bed with removable stake sides on a Chevy of similar vintage. Even in that extreme service, the bed easily outlasted the rest of the truck. There's probably a few such flat beds set aside at junk yards, but probably not many are short beds.

[@zd533]

Yup, I'd definitely go with a flat bed. Very useful and looks great, IMO

[@kevinbowlby7835]

Yeah I was wondering have you considered making it a flat bed maybe some removable sides for it

[@TyphoonVstrom]

Or, just buy some corrugated, galvanised sheet steel, cut out the old floor and weld that in. Cheap, durable and you won't care about dinging it up. Tub beds are great, just throw stuff in and it stays there. Don't have to worry about securing most stuff.

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Love the sound of your truck engine.

[@oldschool1993]

AH- the good ol' days- no modules, no ecu , just a wire from the fuse box to the window switches.

[@youpattube1]

When you show that stovepipe with a hat and smoke coming out, with woods in the background, it takes me back to when I was young and living in the woods of northern michigan.

[@Uncleroger1225]

Happy Saturday Steve and Grits! Next time you move a pallet or machine base around, use pipes under the base. When the base clears a pipe, pick it up and put in front. I have moved Bridgeports and Lathes this way. You can pick the machine or pallet up and put pipes under to start. This video was so interesting, my Grits cot cold before I remembered them. Thanks for sharing and teaching, God Bless.

[@russellstarr9111]

That only works if the bottom of what you're moving is flat, which that pallet is not. Rest assured, Steve knows how to move equipment.

[@notajp]

I moved my old 15x40 Sheldon lathe into and around the shop using pieces of pipe and a come-along.

[@dannywilsher4165]

I was a mechanic at a GMC dealership in 82. I new truck came in that was exactly like this one. Same color, 4x4, short wide bed, all available options. I drove it to the gas station and back. I immediately went to the owner of the dealership and told him I wanted that truck. He told me it was a special order and was already paid for. I cried for days. I liked that truck... I didn't really cry but I was pretty bummed out over not getting it.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

Scott's boy looked to be a good hand, bet he'll do that lil' mill well. You tha Man Steve!

[@Cliff_Anderson]

Warms my heart to see you give the old girl the attention she deserves. The only problem is that old vehicles are like stray cats, once you let them into the garage, they never leave...

[@JACK-ot9kv]

I feel less alone. It's nice to see the real life !

[@ronmathewson]

Does anyone else think of Bob Ross and his "happy trees" when Steve is narrating? I enjoy the dialogue as it is like a two-way conversation with an old friend.

[@65BAJA]

While you have that fender off, carefully inspect the frame around the steering box bolts.

[@SteveSummers]

Done that years ago. She is cracked like most are😁

[@notajp]

They make reinforcing plates for those..

[@le3045acp]

we use a lot of after market fenders and bedsides and honestly they are usually a pretty good time saver and not super dented at all keep up the great work steve

[@bruceberry1363]

All right! Really looking forward to this project. Your videos are the highlight of my Saturdays.

[@timandthat.538]

Btw. I never even knew what a shaper was until I saw your video. Then I found Adam. Abom 79. I'm not a machinist at all. You and Adam and few others that I have found inspired me. I love fabrication. Now manual machining

[@220years7]

Thanks!

[@d6joe]

And the journey down the pickup repair rabbit hole continues. This should keep you busy for a long time..........

[@scottvolage1752]

Good morning Steve. God Bless.

[@jservice6594]

Re. moving that mill up onto the trailer... I've found that laying down two sheets of plastic under the pallet and up the ramp will act like you slathered up the whole thing with grease. It will slide smooth and easy and not leave a mess to clean up.

[@jimurrata6785]

Cheap LDPE cutting boards from the dollar store make great sliders. If they are the thin ones you can even bend them up the front of a pallet and tack a screw in so you don't have to mind them while operating the winch or tractor.

[@christopherscott6435]

I had a 78 chevy big 10, it was rusted worst than that and that was 20 years ago, I sprayed it from the molding down with flat black spray cans. The stinkbugs are really fun when they crawl inside a power tool and you fire it up not knowing, stinks up the whole shop.

[@KurtM558]

Really neat seeing you work on your truck. It will be worth it in the long run.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video👍Steve I would remove the bed and build a flat bed and replace the driver's fender and make the cab water tight,nice thought on the adcock & Shipley.

[@danielabbey7726]

Sometimes you just gotta thin the herd. Selling the Adcock-Shipley was a win for both you and that eager young man! (maybe a training video or two with his new mill?)

[@jpsimon206]

That was awful good of you. I can only imagine how excited I would be to get the adcock at 17. What size taper does that machine take? I have a couple arbors from a 30 taper lying around there are no use to me. Perhaps your viewers, myself included, would be happy to contribute a couple end mills or parallels, etc. Judging from the comments, your audience seems to really value getting the next generation interested in this hobby. Sort of like the first toolbox series that Keith fenner used to do. What do you think? Should we surprise him with a care package? I imagine that if even half of us contributed one piece of tooling, we could really set this kid up well for the future.

[@DoingMoreKustoms]

Good $tuff...Big ThumbZ UP !!!

[@markramsell454]

Sure is nice to work in new shop.

[@staciedziedzic8706]

Good Morning Steve! That kid seemed pretty grateful for that machine and I am proud of you for making him happy! It’s a good idea to do what you can even though it’s colder now then it used to be! But anyway have a great weekend and all my best to you and Elizabeth!😊

[@JaapGrootveld]

Wel Steve, We realy got our hands dirty today, and it was nice. :-)

[@greybeard3759]

You're going to fix all that? Bless your heart! Also, lucky for you that you've got young people around who are interested in the trades. I've got a mill I'd be happy to give to some interested young person but they are rare!

[@roscocsa]

we’ve got a mess of stinkbugs here, but more of those dang fake ladybugs. I thought that ratchet set was a blackberry for a minute.

[@bruceanderson9461]

Asian beetles - from China with love.

[@roscocsa]

@@bruceanderson9461 lord I do have a powerful hate for the stupid things. some years you get just a few, some years the south face of the house is a crawling flapping stinking swarm.

[@paulg3336]

Tip: aside from aliens , the Egyptians also used round things ,a modern equivalent could be a pipe, as rollers to move things.

[@CrimeVid]

Scaffold tube cut offs are usual here

[@jpsimon206]

Seems like this might turn out to be an ideal first vehicle for your son. Airbags and modern crash detection are great features, for a teenager not being able to break 55 is probably the most important feature

[@mauricelevy9027]

I look forward to seeing the Youngster working with that old indestructible piece of Brit iron.

[@tomeyssen9674]

This is an enjoyable video. It does remind me of the 73 and 78 Blazers I used to have..😊. The 71 Jimmy was much better. Keep this up....Can't wait to see the progress. You do make it look easy. Interesting to see how these things are assembled. Thanks -Tom

[@toddarcher9338]

Build a flatbed for the truck!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Awesome of you to help the young fella out. These old war horses just never really die they just disappear, LOL. I have been driving these old square body trucks for a very long time. (currently I have a 1980) At one time yours was a very high end pickup. All the bells and whistles. Your editing when working on that drivers inner fender is really funny. Well done and thanks a bunch for the first good chuckle of the day. Nice trick with the bushings using a c-clamp. Little things like that sure helps to expedite a project for sure. As with everything you do you are doing it right. It is a long curvy road you chose but you are doing it right ! Take care eh.

[@dezfan]

The old square body is my favorite! Glad to see you’re giving g it the love it deserves!

[@kendavis8046]

I continue to look forward to Saturday mornings for your content. Thanks, Steve!

[@craigtate5930]

The things we do to keep our old trucks on the road. I have had to do some of this on my 88 chevy, 83 F250 and 02 F250

[@jeremycable51]

Lol Ik exactly which machine it was as soon as you mentioned letting one go I think you made a good choice letting it go to that boy definitely need some more people in this trade

[@timlewis840]

Very excited for this project.

[@jbaker265]

You have your work cut out for you Steve. I completely removed all the rust from a 1978 Chevy 3/4 long box back in the 90’s. I live in north eastern Washington state which is a desert region so my truck didn’t have nearly as much rust as yours however it was still there and in the same places. I used after market body panels and had to make the floor pans because at the time there was no replacement. It was a fun project at the time, not sure I would tackle something like that again. Will be awesome to see you truck when you get it done. Love your channel.

[@waynep343]

Truck starter noise. The gap between the od of the flywheel ring gear and the bare shaft of the starter is 0.125" easily measured with the lower rock guard plate off the bell housing. Less than 1/8" add a shim to the top of the starter and recheck. More than 1/8" add a shim to the outer side only. If you can use a file to dress the burrs off the flywheel ring gear. It will be so nice to start without grinding.

[@flick22601]

Steve, it's time you discovered oil. Fluid film and Wool Wax will stop rust from spreading. If you're looking for an inexpensive alternative, just spray on bar and chain oil. They sell, or you can make, rigid and flexible extensions that allow you to spray into inaccessible spaces like inside the rocker panels. Drive down some dirt roads when you finish application and the dust will bond to the oil so it's not so messy.

[@charlesrausch3945]

I really like the music at the end of your vids. I like the vids too.

[@cennsa140driver]

Starts just like my 84 K10! Being in Kentucky you should be able to travel nearby and get some cleaner sheet metal. When you get the truck repaired coat the back side with Fluid Film. As an upstate NY, I know about rust!!!

[@cranefly23]

I really like the sound that truck makes. I’m pleased to see you fixing it up. Is there an unwritten Law of the Universe that says when removing multiple pins, bolts, screws, etc., they all come out ok except one? The fourth part of that door pin seemed to obey this law! 🤭😆 A very enjoyable video. Thanks, Steve.

[@daveb3910]

The Chapman company makes an incredible tiny ratchet. Best thing since sliced bread

[@chemech]

There are rust converting primer paints that bind surface rust up and prevent further rusting. They've been around for almost 40 years and affordable for homeowners for about 25. If you repair a part to structurally sound, or it's sound enough after you remove any big flakes / loose rust, you cam save the item. This can come in handy when used wisely, saving time & money.

[@jonathan1427]

Yeah I was thinking wire wheel, rust converter, mesh & fiberglass, paint, cavity wax. Bad idea?

[@chemech]

@@jonathan1427 I've never seen really good repairs made on steel with fiberglass. Rust-rot is like cancer... it goes a lot further than what you can obviously see... that said, if you can catch it early, sometimes you can use the converting primer as chemotherapy.

[@ehamster]

Watching you drill out the holes for the new bushes, thought it would be fun to drive the truck on to Brian’s radial arm drill and use that.🤪

[@craigsmith8217]

I put windshield washer fluid in a spray bottle to defrost windows.

[@jpsimon206]

I have only ever bought one truck new in my life. It was the most stressful ownership experience I ever had until it got its first serious scratch / dent. Normally I would be super pissed it being new and all, but I actually felt more relieved than anything else. If you're not comfortable banging up your truck, it's not a decent work vehicle. The moment you stop stressing about cosmetics is the moment that the truck becomes a useful tool.

[@timandthat.538]

Great channel Steve. I always love your content. Been waiting for videos on the the old Chevy.. it's got a four speed manual. Short bed. The truck needs new metal almost everywhere. It's an awesome truck. If anyone has contacts at LMC. Let's get this thing correct. Steve if we pull this together you better be ready.

[@andrewevans1658]

You are my hero Steve!!

[@SeanBZA]

Pull the truck outside one afternoon, and spray all that metal inside the panels with boiled linseed oil, and leave it to drip and cure for a week. The rust where it has the oil on it will stop, and it will keep the parts that are not yet rusting from starting for a long time.

[@geoffmorgan6059]

In my '02 S-10 the inner door hinge brackets are Welded(!) to the pillar. The repair concept is that GM makes kits that provide bolting brackets which require pulling the dash and using a template to drill holes into the pillar and fish threaded plates up behind which then accept bolts through from the brackets. Automation auto jig fixtured brackets that don't allow for tiny if any adjustment to the door gaps. Probably installed by robots. Just toss the truck.

[@russellstarr9111]

This will be the perfect primer for the repairs I need to do on my 83 Silverado. Thanks, Steve!

[@crichtonbruce4329]

I'm not sure how much work the engine might need, but you will never have better access to work on it! A small added bonus??? Thanks again for an enjoyable start to my Saturday.

[@gardenman3]

I have never seen a truck dug into like this. I willl be very interested in watching how it goes.

[@levitated-pit]

different terminology than ours, but its the same type of work that we, (in the UK) have to suffer when we have an affection for an old banger.

[@garymallard4699]

In North America..." Old Banger " is your old Girlfriend/ Exwife !!

[@mdouglaswray]

@@garymallard4699 And they're all the same, front-end shimmy and won't turn over on a cold morning!

[@garymallard4699]

@@mdouglaswray 🤣

[@bombero34fr]

Nice to see you saving this truck.

[@musicbro8225]

I bet that fire is nice to have crackling away in the background, you're surely hardy folk I'm guessing but below a certain point, it just gets harder and harder to ignore. It'll be quite nice to watch you doing your old trade for yourself; it's just nice to see you diving in like that with the knowledge that you do actually know what you're doing :)

[@garybrenner6236]

I use a small ratchet like that when I replace batteries in certain Corvetts, you need to remove a lower section of the front fender.

[@outsidescrewball]

Rebuilds…shop, machines and now a truck….next up? Heart surgery…lol….great video, talent and craftsmanship…enjoyed

[@johnlee8231]

For sure a new fender is the best option in this case. Possible door skin though on the door. Looked okay on camera at least frame wise. Going to be a project but sure happy your saving the truck.

[@janderson8401]

Given the rust on the outside of the pick up box and the rust in the floor, my vote would be to let your scrap metal guy take the whole box and put a flat bed back there. It may be a wee bit of prejudice on my part since my uncles used F-250 rack bodies as their work trucks when I was a kid. They added an E-150 van in the 70s so they didn’t have to unload their tools every night. The rack body remained the vehicle of choice for trips to the lumber yard, the dump, and coffee runs.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Might have to pull the bed and the cab to get at everything for repair service.

[@ordinarymiracles5959]

In our area there are many brand new boxes that are removed to install decks and tool boxes. I paid $300.00 for a complete box including tailgate but not bumper. Have you checked? Ritchie auctions sold about 20 such boxes at a recent Canadian Auction. May be worth buying a few for resale as well as saving a huge amount of work on your current project.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Looks like a fun winter project.

[@34k5]

Perfect opportunity to replace the rusty bed with a flat bed.

[@robertshaw700]

Robert , Hesperia CA. Shops that build contracter trucks have a surplus of truck beds. Pull it off and replace?.

[@richarddietz6145]

Nothing like a old square body Chevy. I’d do the same thing.

[@leiferickson9666]

Ice scraper, behind the seat....🍁

[@kenfrazier616]

after the metal repair do the Mustie1 bar chain old trick. Awesome under coating, If not sure contact him and it works awesome

[@tommoores1531]

Now is a good time for sparkplugs, valve cover gaskets, you know, since the fender is out of the way you can just stand there and work

[@ericwolf5874]

Ya, know that's not a bad idea. Although, these old trucks have a ton of room in the bay so it's not that bad to do later.

[@jimhunt5259]

What about a flat bed... mount welders and tanks... side business ?

[@jaredwilliams5252]

I’m about to be pulling the rear bumper off of my 87 suburban. Planning to fabricate something that protects the corners when I drag off-road lol

[@jaredwilliams5252]

If you know someone headed your way from Benton city wa area I’ll give it to you. Its actually in pretty awesome shape.

[@jaredwilliams5252]

It’s actually a truck step bumper so it should bolt straight onto yours

[@mathuelee2686]

Come winter time my old 3 phase 100 gallon tank compressor will not start until I warm up the crank case 🤣🤣

[@oldgrumpy]

Just a thought, why not dump the loadbin and build a steel frame with wood floor and sides?

[@tomeyssen9674]

I sense you enjoy this...😊

[@raymondwoodring7977]

Steve I have ordered parts that come in that fits right on and did. Or have to have dents fixed if that's the case you need to order good parts . I ordered a hole exhaust for a car that came in great shape. But then I a gain I don't order parts everyday.

[@gregclemson1733]

Hi Steve great to see you supporting the next generation of machinist ,,, just seeing the rust in your pickup made me cringe ,, here in Australia we don't have that kind of rust in cars that old ,,, as for the bed cut it off and make a flat bed tray with sides and checker plate ( dimond plate in merica terms ) much better than a style body . And nearly fell off my chair with you last comment about cover panel don't cheat haha the look as well thanks for the laugh buddy . Love the content of your video been following you for a year or two now ....