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My videos will have content filmed in my shop of all current builds I am doing as well as how to videos of some of the vehicles I also work on in my shop. Videos will be everything from basic repairs to engine swaps to full builds. Everything from mechanical, interior and even body and paint. Be prepared for some of my rants too, they are always fun to do. There should be a little bit of everything so stay tuned!
Automotive R-134A Air Conditioning 101. How To Add Refrigerant And Check Pressures
Here I attempt to give a basic tutorial for checking ac pressures in most R-134A systems, adding refrigerant and give some basic information that may answer some questions for those attempting to diagnose their own vehicles.
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There Are So Many Issues With The C10 Bed It Needs A Lot Of Work.
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Week 458 or at least it feels like it of fixing all the problems with the aftermarket C10 bed. I go into detail with all the flaws and problems that need to be addressed before primer and paint can commence.
So You Want To Install A Clutch In A 2006 Toyota Tacoma
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Another repair video. In this one I go through pretty much step by step how to remove the transmission and transfer case to replace the clutch disc, pressure plate and flywheel in a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While I jumped over a few steps this should get you there if you have any problems or questions.
1972 C10 Build Current Progress and Full Break Down. Its Starting to Look Like a Truck
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Currently 380 hours in and counting. I listed the big stuff but there is too much in this build to mention it all. If you guys are interested in a full cost itemized break down let me know and I’ll do a video on it.
What Your Auto Repair Shop Won’t Tell You Part 2
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Part 2 of things you should know about when taking your vehicle to a mechanic. I need to make a correction when I’m talking about the oil changes I said my shop, I meant to say the shop that I work at that will remain nameless. Although I shouldn’t even mention the shop I work at because they give me no incentive, bonus, credit for anything.
1972 C10 Update. The Aftermarket Door Is Finally Finished!
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Compilation of paint work and final fitting of how the aftermarket door with all the issues turned out painted and permanently attached on the C10.
How To Affordably Nickel Plate Metal Parts At Home
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Here I show the basic steps to nickel plate metal parts at home. This inexpensive process is easy to do and all the items to do this cost me around $100.00 USD
What Will Your LS1 Sound Like. 4 Different Exhausts to Help You Decide From Quiet to Very Loud!
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Here are 4 very different exhaust systems on LS1 engines if your on the fence about what you want to use or if you want to know what it will sound like. Or if LS1 engines are music to your ears then enjoy.
How To Remove Chevy/GMC Truck LS Engine Intake and Replace DOD/VLOM Solenoid Valley Cover
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Here I take a well used Chevy truck and show you step by step how to remove the intake manifold and VLOM valley cover on most full size Chevy or GMC trucks with an LS engine the VLOM is for later LS motors but the intake manifold removal is pretty standard for all LS truck motors from 1999 to 2013.
1972 C10 Aftermarket Problem Door Bodywork and Fixing All Remaining Issues.
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My C10 nightmare door final bodywork video and is ready for paint finally. This took way longer than I planned and again if I could go back I would have just put a full outer skin on the old door. Lesson learned. Hopefully all the work on this one yields good paint results.
What Your Auto Repair Shop Won’t Tell You Part 1
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What Your Auto Repair Shop Won’t Tell You Part 1
Fixing Issues With Aftermarket Door / How to Fix Large Door, Fender Gaps That Cannot Be Adjusted.
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Fixing Issues With Aftermarket Door / How to Fix Large Door, Fender Gaps That Cannot Be Adjusted.
Final Aligning C10 Door To Cab And Front Fender
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Final Aligning C10 Door To Cab And Front Fender
How To Replace An Outside Mirror On A 2006 Toyota Tacoma
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How To Replace An Outside Mirror On A 2006 Toyota Tacoma
1972 C10 Door Gets Paint Despite Compressor Failure!
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1972 C10 Door Gets Paint Despite Compressor Failure!
C10 Glueless Door Jamb Weatherstripping and a Basic Week in the Shop
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C10 Glueless Door Jamb Weatherstripping and a Basic Week in the Shop
New Puppy and More Door Problems on the C10
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New Puppy and More Door Problems on the C10
C10 Tailgate Fitment and Finishing Body Work on Front Fenders
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C10 Tailgate Fitment and Finishing Body Work on Front Fenders
1967-72 C10 Roll Pan Mods and Installation
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1967-72 C10 Roll Pan Mods and Installation
1972 C10 Rear Roll Pan Added and Modified For Rear Exhaust.
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1972 C10 Rear Roll Pan Added and Modified For Rear Exhaust.
C10 Update, bed wheelhouses widened and installed.
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C10 Update, bed wheelhouses widened and installed.
Installing SLP exhaust on 1LE Z28, If you want loud this is the exhaust for your 4th gen.
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Installing SLP exhaust on 1LE Z28, If you want loud this is the exhaust for your 4th gen.
Which brand of new truck should you buy? Hint, you won’t like the answer.
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Which brand of new truck should you buy? Hint, you won’t like the answer.
1LE LS1 Off Road Y-Pipe install and 1972 C10 wheel house widening.
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1LE LS1 Off Road Y-Pipe install and 1972 C10 wheel house widening.
Latest shop updates and work resumes on the 1972 C10
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Latest shop updates and work resumes on the 1972 C10
1LE Camaro LS1 Engine Build Part 7 Finally First Engine Startup
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1LE Camaro LS1 Engine Build Part 7 Finally First Engine Startup
LS1 Engine Rebuild Disaster, If Your Rebuilding an LS1 You Need To Watch This!!!
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LS1 Engine Rebuild Disaster, If Your Rebuilding an LS1 You Need To Watch This!!!
LS1 Rebuild part 6 of the 1LE Camaro, final engine assembly.
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LS1 Rebuild part 6 of the 1LE Camaro, final engine assembly.
Curt, Fast down and accurate info on A/C systems. For you folks doing a resto-mod from R12 to R134a, just remember that R134a carries more BTU’s of heat energy that R12. R12 boil at a lower temp than R134a, thus requiring less charge than the under hood sticker shows. Say an R12 system holds 2.0lbs of refrigerant but you install R134a adapters and used bought a manifold set and newer A/C condenser in front of the radiator or a salvage yard unit exactly the same, make to blow freely thru a used condenser as it has thin match book sized tubes. These are extruded with 8-10 square hole and have greater efficiency to remove latent heat. (What is Karen’s heat? It like boiling water on stove. It hits 212 F, but no bubbles. 570 BTU’s have to be added to change that liquid into a gas, or steam) Same with A/C as hot refrigerant has heat to be removed from the condenser to change from a hot gas to a liquid! This is not magic, just physics but new condensers no longer have round tubes to pass a bee bee from inlet to outlet. In short, new condensers are way more efficient than old. Lube all O-rings with mineral oil or R12 lube as it doesn’t attract moisture into the fitting causing it to guald or glue up and seize up. Use green O-rings to seal. Never use R134a lube to coat a fitting with O-ring as this attracts moisture into fitting. You will find this in salvage yards of harvesting a part. Threads come off. To charge a converted R12 system to R134a, use formula R12 X 0.9 = charge - 0.25lbs. Less refrigerant for better results and higher cooling capacity! ASE Master 78. Thank you kindly Brian for your video information!
whats it redline to 6200?
@@shesqueeled fuel shutoff is set at 6500.
Oof.. I was thinking about getting this for my 4th gen but that is loouuud. I have fast intake long tubes and intake wanting to ditch the stock muffler but this is what I fear.
@@andruwmartinez4129 yeah she’s loud. There’s only one other car in town that is as loud and it’s a 2017 mustang 5.0 I did a full long tube back stainless works exhaust on his and decibel wise it’s the same but his is more raspy mine is more throaty. I piss people off all over town and I love every minute. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this setup in a state like California, it would be a ticket magnet. For something more moderate I’d recommend a cat back with a muffler that sits in the stock location behind the axle to keep the decibels tolerable.
Theres a cheap LM1 on marketplace that price wise makes sense but i do daily the car 30 miles a day and the thought of dailying this setup seems terrible. Not about that life lol@@curtrobinsongarage5452
outside clips??
@@JohnnyAnderson1 good point. I should do a follow up of exterior sounds with full throttle rips. Then you can determine how bad it will piss off the neighborhood.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 exactly lol
Can you please provide the part number for the msd wires ? 10 inch or 12 inch ?
32819 for LS1/2 if your running a 5.3/6.0 truck engine you may need the longer 32829 depending on which coils you have. The truck motors have 2 different coil options.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 thanks for the info, I’m running truck 5.3 lm7
Awesome work!! Get you weatherstripping from an 08 civic coupe...they fit perfect
So this is the 5.7L LS?
Love your channel! May I have your business inquiry email address? We are AUTOONE, a company specializing in car LED lighting technology.
What about thw filler neck? Where does it come out of
The tank can be ordered with a vertical that would require a cut in the bed floor with a flush cap. Or with the side outlet like the one in my video you have a few options. Some guys just run a filler up the inside of the side of the bed. But most do a custom install and either hinge the L/R marker light with a modern filler door hinge and put the cap and neck inside the bedside. Or they do what I’m doing and put a custom flush cap recessed behind the L/R taillight assembly and use an LED light assembly on a hinge reminiscent of 56 Chevy bel air.
WHAT A RETARD!! WALK AWAY FROM YOUR TOOLS.
Trucks coming along nicely buddy. I still need to stop by and check it out in person
Iv gone full circle on my 69. Wanted all the expensive upgrades. After 7 years im back to liking stock designs, body mods date real bad. Flush door handles etc take away character and only look good at Sema. Awsome content ❤
@@Harrybowles1969 on classics I’ve always preferred engine and chassis upgrades but keeping the exterior and interior looking relatively original. Some body mods look good but for the most part you can’t beat the original design.
400 series stainless has enough tin to make it magnetic. 300 series not so much.
Hi Curt, really enjoy your content. Question for you, were you able to get this done with the bed on the truck? I’m in a position where I need to swap out my tank and was hoping not to have to have to take my bed off.
Thank you, yes you can absolutely install this tank without removing your bed.
The firewall is such deep black that I almost looks chrome. Crazy. Nice job sir!
I like cruise ins compared to regular trophy shows . Just my opinion, the money spent on trophies should be donated to a worthy cause. What would l do with one anyway. Never had a trophy in my life.l know a lot of hard work and money goes into making a super nice car and some people need that reward for their labor of love. Not a thing wrong with that, good luck to them.
I understand that. Personally I like car shows but don’t like taking my own vehicles. I always feel weird. I build my vehicles for myself to enjoy not to show off to others. Also in my area car shows are political and unless you’re a friend of the group putting on the show you most likely won’t get a trophy anyway. I’m with you I don’t need a trophy my car is trophy enough.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 Thanks for your comment. HAPPY Motoring.
Exceptional video. Short, straight to the point, with a thorough enough explanation of how and why to add an access panel for the fuel pump. Much appreciated!
Do you have the link to the website you bought them off from?
When using plastigauge it MUST be done dry, from watching it was obvious it was not
People keep telling me that and I’ve done it both ways. With the lube I use measurement is the same. But if you’re getting picky you should never ball home cylinders either. Nor should you really put pistons back in without snap gauging the cylinders and check for out of round. If this was a new machined block with a completely new rotating assembly I would do things a little different but thanks.
by god that chop off that!
I had one of these on my 02 SS back in 2002/2003. I loved that car. Was loud as hell when you got on it, I remember flooring it along the freeway frontage road late at night and it sounded like it echoed for miles lol
I have a 65. If I look down my driver’s side, the box and cab are pretty smooth and flush with each other. Down the passenger side the box appears to be more narrow than the cab by 2”???
@@grumpy1962R so after contemplating your question. I’ll try to answer it the best i can. I have seen some trucks where the bed or the cab seems narrower. Usually if you center everything it ends up looking pretty decent, sometimes it’s hard to judge with all the curves on older trucks. The best thing to do in your case is asssuming your frame is perfectly straight then find the center of your frame and mark the center of the cab and bed from underneath and center them on the frame. Normally there is enough adjustment to accomplish this. You didn’t say if you have a step side or fleet side bed. If it is a step side then I believe they are a little narrower by design. If it is a fleet side then it should be much closer in width to the cab. If you have a fleet side and centering everything looks all wrong then I’m at a loss why there is that much discrepancy between the two.
Wow! What a waste of my time
I'm a 17-year-old with a car group and I am thinking of starting up some car shows in my area, and this has definitely been useful for the rules and regulations portion.
Welcome to the car scene! Remember for informal events you can always do a cruise night or a cars and coffee once a month as well for smaller groups.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 Thank you, I have hosted like 20+ cruise in with my group and I want to try and possibly do a car show later this year or maybe next year. Do you think it would be a good idea to possibly get a hold of other local groups to do a combined show or no?
@@PhyscoTurkeyPhotography I personally think that would be a good idea. At the very least so you aren’t planning events at the same time. If they want to work with you for a large event that is even better. I live in the desert so the best time here is spring and fall and it seems like every year someone in the closest cities is putting on events the same time as our local one and I’m sure it’s because there is no communication between organizers, or maybe competition. Hard to say.
Question, Is your cab mounts bolted down to the proper specs? and If so, what did you torque the front and what did you torque the rear cab mounts to? I see lots of conflicting into on the web. Im sorry if its a silly question. Maybe someone can help.
Honestly, for things like that, I just go with what feels good within the torque range of the size fastener I’m using. The only time I break out my torque wrench is for critical stuff such as engine rebuilds. After 25 years of doing this it’s how I do it, right or wrong.
Looks Good!
Did you have to get longer hoses? Mine are short that came with my kit and I’m north finding the best alternative 1976 c10
There was something about the factory hoses I didn’t like but I don’t remember what it was. I prefer to upgrade stock rubber hoses to multi layer aftermarket ones anyway. Many companies will build you hoses with whatever length and hose ends you desire.
I know im late to the party here, but is it the same for the 98 z28s?
I just bought my z28 automatic almost a month ago tho the seller had it sitting down for a while and recently the gears aren’t getting the park instead of parking it goes in reverse and sometimes in the reverse gear it’s parks so it’s basically the opposite
I have a great setup for audio that you may be interested in that is installed in my 72 Blazer. I could let you know how I did it if you would like. It is a 11.6 inch screen installed and looks fantastic. I did not cut the dash either. Still have the factory dual knob holes if I ever wanted to go back to a factory style radio. th-cam.com/video/EvCNSjkTylU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, but I already did the cut for a standard Din deck before paint. Still keeping the AC vent and ash tray so it’s close to original looking. Planning on running 6” speakers up front and 2 more 6 inch speakers in pods that mount in the rear cab corner pockets. Then making a box the same dimensions as the fuel tank and mounting it behind the seat with the amps as well as 2- 8” subs. I ran a similar setup in my 70 back in high school in the late 90s and it sounded pretty decent.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 cool. I would suggest one of the modern low profile subs in a 12 or 13 inch. The slim subs have become quite good. I helped a guy with a C10 and determined that Stereo integrity BM12mkii subs facing the rear wall with the sub path opening directed to the passenger side.
Very clean, Cool Build!
Thank you
Curt, good to see you. The neatest filler I saw was behind the drivers side tail lamp. In salvage yards, most GM's have a nice round hinge for the filler cap. Mounted to a plate, no welding, the top of the lamp pulls out & down. The hinge is the key. It has holding power as this guy installed two rubber bumpers with the wires running down clipped in place. It a little fab work and thought but I would build rather than buy. Also, are AMD sheet metal parts used? I also installed the larger factory mirrors with a backing plate inside. Best to you, Maggy and the family. Dad is in the garage. Dean K.
Hi Dean, the hinge and filler isn’t really my hang up. It’s easily routing the filler neck and hose to be easy to assemble and service in the future. Might have to just stare at it a while till something pops into my head. The sheet metal is from AMD but I can’t remember their source for all of it. There are a few suppliers they use. Thanks as always.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 Curt, I completely understand future service as I like easy too. Think of curved, bent, mandrill bent pipe can place a short hose W/Clamp at easy access. Don't forget vent hose placed up into bedside with roll over valve that closes with liquid during refueling. This done right makes it easy out and no gas smell in the garage. I had the LS PCM reprogrammed to shut off EVAP testing but keep purge. Yes, I have a truck activated carbon canister in the back under the bed. This too allows for smooth fueling. Thinking out loud! It's yours, I am just butting in. Have a lucky one! DK
What brand of fenders and bed did you use? Was there a lot of alignment issues with the body panels?
All sheet metal was purchased through Auto Metal Direct, can’t remember what Chinese brand the fenders were. I would say there were moderate issues with most panels but nothing too extreme. Some panels actually fit well while others needed substantial work. The only pieces that fell right in were the outer rocker panels.
gday mate .. I reckon you’ve done well to be at 20k and 400hrs - plenty of folks out there spend double, even triple, and have less to show for it than you currently do. truck will be on the road before you know it and all the hardwork and dollars will be well worth it. cheers from Australia 🍻🤘
Hello! Thanks for the encouragement! I just need to stay motivated and keep plugging away. Thanks for sticking with me.
Do you have a opinions on key parts, amd and dynacorn? Who makes the best beds and fenders, What brand did you use?
I got most of my stuff from AMD and they resale mostly triplus. Both of my bedsides were boxed the same but clearly were made to different standards. One side was as good as OEM and the other side was not very good. It seems pretty hit and miss for me since about 2021. Honestly I’d just say pick one and deal with the fallout when you get your parts and do the corrections needed. There is of course the problem with shippers recently as well. I used to never get a damaged panel. Now half of the panels I get have some shipping damage.
Which aftermarket door did you use?
Sounds like my TA 305.😮
Can I use this for the roof of my Ford truck what they call the pinch trap does it get hard
Yes you can. It gets rock hard so you would normally paint over top of it. It’s actually kind of hard to sand compared to say body filler.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 thank you
You only need to spray a little bit 😂
Power steering whine sounds like a supercharger lol
...🤣😂probly needs to top the ps up.....gamer boy.
Just found your channel. You got a sub from me for this video. Great job on the truck. I’m sure these videos will help with my build.
Thank you, much appreciated. There will definitely be plenty of C10 videos to come.
couldint wait to come back to this video after my fuel pump got here , it’s here wish me luck !
As long as you have a 1999 or later with the plastic fuel tank you are good to go.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 it’s 2001 🙏🏽
If I came to your shop and saw you in that tshirt, I would leave.
Good, if you’re offended by a T-shirt I wouldnt work for you.
Haaaaaaa “ piss off”!
You would have liked my original cut better, but I felt like I went too hard for some.
@@curtrobinsongarage5452 lol that’s too funny
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Choose shiny wheels instead of a service
I have metal tank on my 01 camero and i was wondering how big of a whole i need to make it
I wouldn’t recommend making a hole for the metal tanked Camaro. The pump is completely different and it has metal hard lines permanently attached to the pump that run forward at least a foot. You would have to make a pretty massive hole to fish that pump out. In those unfortunately I’d recommend dropping the tank.
Thank you.
I have a 95 Z28. I cut that hole back in the late '90s early 2000s and it's not as big as the one that he cut in this video. Yes I have a metal tank and it's actually easier.
Have you changed the pads yet? Been running mine for a couple years on my 72 c10 and the wheels get covered in brake dust after a day of driving. And they squeal horribly, seeing if you replaced with something with less dust.
No, I’m still in the middle of the entire project. Many times the pads that come with kits such as these are organic which dust a lot. I’d recommend trying a semi metallic or ceramic pad upgrade. That should take care of the problem.
I love the smooth firewall too. I ordered a smooth firewall kit from VanNatta fabrication for my 70. Awesome job.
Thank you! Much appreciated!
The top of the drip rail looks amazing. You did a fantastic job with the seam sealer.