EXTREME Rust + Dent Repair. Can this RARE Classic Truck Tailgate be Restored? 1948 GMC Restoration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.พ. 2023
- In today's video I am going to attempt to restore the severely dented and rusted tailgate on this rare, classic 1948 GMC pickup. This will involve a lot of hammer and dolly work, metal shrinking, mig welding and grinding.
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The California car duster is epic
good job
Thank you!
It's cool how you saved that GMC emblem, sweet...
I'm Glad you saved the original one.....
Like my ex wife that tailgate got way more love than it ever deserved.
Kyle ,again old school ways are the best way!
Thanks Bob!
So much patience, you gotta love it to give it. I need to get busy on my old rig. Thanks Kyle.
Awesome.....Again!
I sure enjoy your POV, you could be my long lost brother but you would have to be 80. Keep on keepin on and I’ll keep on watching “Your Stuff”.
This is a craft you don't see everyday, most if not all body shops today orders replica parts to put on vehicles. Fantastic job.
Thanks!
Nice work. Thanks.
Don't know how anybody could be compelled to criticize your work. You are showing us how to do stellar repairs with the simplest hand tools. Keep it up. I will continue to watch for what that is worth.
Thanks Chris!
Ray Charles called. Says he can smell it..
Lol! I'm impressed! And I impress easily!
Haha thanks David!
truck looks great!
I remember my Dad back in the early '80's welding a flat plate into the backside of his '69 Chevy truck's tailgate to desperately try and give it some structural integrity. Watching him quench it with water and seeing that plate warp by inches was very memorable. He bought a new tailgate later... Dad is no longer with us, but the old '69 is still rolling along. Dad owned it 25 years, and I have had it for 29! Your '48 should be good for another generation or two!
That's great you still have your dads old truck!
The panel whisperer does it again. Your work is astounding, and your explanations make so much sense. Love how you brought the stamped GMC logo back from nearly illegible.
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that some of my rambling makes sense!
Panel whisperer 🤣🤣🤣
The whole project has been fun and guilt-inducing to watch. My truck, a 1950 chev, could stand a few touchups. But I’m watching you work instead.
@@CarterAutoRestyling using that stud welder won't screw up the tool
I'm never disappointed in your work. The tailgate turned out nice.
I admire your work you're a true craftsman. Keep saving these old trucks.
Thanks, I'll try!
You work fast. Already finish after the result of yesterdays poll. 😊
The results were never in question as we all want him to finish the truck 😃
Yeah I pulled a little Hollywierd magic to get it done in time!
Nice save, also the fix was free except grinding discs, wire and gas. ;)
And lots and lots of time!
...and my sanity!
the lack of dents in the ginger cat was marvellous
Yes he is a clean one owner cat!
Fine job right there. I can't believe how you take a totally trashed piece like that and fix it. Very talented!!
Thank you!
That Bad Boy is going to be a Great Daily Driver, Cheery Yo....
There is no better. Be well. We look forward to the next.
Dang son.......you did it again! Stay awesome.....
This car has best chances to be a roadrunner again! Thank you for the healing rescue!!👍
I wonder if most people have any idea just how much craftsmanship, patience and time it takes to do things like repairing a panel most would have trashed. Maybe disclose how much time it takes start to finish on some of these projects. Judging by the time I've spent on my 62 C10 I'll guess the tailgate was 7-8 hours or more?
I don't watch these to see hammer work. I only like to see miracles. Kyle seems to specialize in those. You look at one of these panels, and you see right away that it's got leprosy, and obviously nothing short of a magic wand can save it. Then terms like 'Lost Cause' and 'Junk' come to mind. Then Kyle restores it, and it looks like part of a truck. Pretty cool.
It occurred to me while watching you work that when most people think "bodyshop" this what they think goes on there. I admire your craftsmanship very much. If someone never lifts a hammer or seamsplitter at least they know why others charge so much.. Great episode 👏
Thanks! Unfortunately people will still complain about money. When I worked at a restoration shop my boss tried inviting the customers to the shop so they could do some of the grunt work, or just watch us work...he also tried setting up a camera to record each days work to show the customer. We also had to take 1000s of pictures of every little task. In the end the customers still couldn't comprehend why it was costing so much and the majority of the cars we worked on never got finished
@@CarterAutoRestyling Maybe that's why so much bondo is used on some of the jobs in less quality conscience minded shops, as compared to you and Scott in Cold War Motors. Each of you display ability that I wish I had, and are true craftsmen.
I'm always impressed how fast you can move your hammers when pounding panels
Tailgate came out awesome great work
That tailgate looks good to me! Nice job! Love it!
Thanks Thomas!
Nice work on the tailgate. I don't know many that would even attempt to fix that including me with 49 years experience. Thanks for schooling us
Thanks Bob!
More magnificent Muppet metal manipulation! Merci!
My Hero! Even if the tailgate could have been bought new there is something to be said for having all original era steel. By buying all new parts you wouldn't really have an early truck.
You can't fool us with that new tailgate you got off ebay!
Hahah, shhh, don't tell anyone!
Amazing!!
Thanks David!
You are amazing I just get amazed watching your miracles wow ,just WOW
HELLO FROM PHILIPPINES
Anyone can buy (usually) new parts but a true craftsman fixes them. There is something special about saving the original parts.
I like the resourcefulness of your methods. "Waste not want not." Who knows, there may be a guy or gal out there that has the time but not all the money some do. Nice work!
I would have just done the ‘Louisiana Lap Weld’ because that’s all I can do. Great video.
Stevie Wonder would notice the tailgate damage and yet again you worked wonders with that nasty watergate!
Haha yeah Stevie Wonder was a pretty perceptive guy
Again you’ve taken junk and made it into something presentable. Thanks for sharing.
You know that you're darn proud of your work to sit on it like that. Being a ways older than yourself, and heavier at around (222 pounds of screamin' meat), I would have probably sat 6 inches to your right, and had that thing as straight as a Neanderthal Axe Handle! Keep up that fantastic craftmanship, and have a few sandwiches!
The thanks goes to you.I learn from you,and l find it entertaining. I just wish you were my neighbor. I don't want to buy a Chinese tailgate for my truck.
You do an excellent job of explaining the Idiocracy of metal manipulation. In other words keep teaching teacher .
Thanks Kevin!
Have you been shopping at CWM again?
This looks like something Dean would have in stock.🤣🤣
Still it scrubbed up nice in the end. 👍👍
I don't think this tailgate will fit an Ltd!
@@CarterAutoRestyling LOL you might be right. 👌
Turning Turds into Roses! Awesome work.
He said in the beginning of the video, it’s gonna be a rough just functional tailgate then spends the next 35 minutes pounding and sanding and pounding and grinding 😁
That is amazing! I have 2 that look like yours in the beginning. I like the answer to all my questions, YES…….
Well knowing full well I can get a replacement panel from the Dollar Store. I followed this video intently.. 57 Dodge tailgates are a dime a dozen. Sarcasm a side. Saskatchewan DNR to shop truck, to farm truck. 2 thumbs up I learnt a lot.
So far ive seen two rear fenders that weren't fit to send to China for their garbage and a tailgate that looked like it came off a manure spreader all restored to amazing usuable condition. You should be proud Kyle. Fantastic work!!
Looks good from this distance (Australia) I would have given up 41 minutes ago lol, must be the cold weather there in Canukistan....... just kidding great work as usual, I have the smaller shrinking disc, it does come in handy for the 'quick' shrink without messing about with torches etc, until next time Chuck.
I bet if you welded some legs on it you could get $800.00 for is as a coffee table.. I can see art. Another great job Kyle.
Once again the amazing Poundini works his magic. Right on Kyle, nice job.
The master at his best 👌
Thanks!
Admirable work bringing that tailgate back. Love this channel!
Thanks, I'm glad to hear you enjoy the show!
some people have time and no money so this is valuable.
Another video begun with my mind thinking, “Not bloody possible!”
And you make it so!
Again, I’m amazed.
Nice pants that you were wearing during your "tailgate talk". No holes, they look good enough to go to church in, not that I am advocating, I just wanted to say that they look good. The tailgate looks pretty good too. It does have the benefit of being the original tailgate and as you pointed out, this could help out for the not so popular tailgate restorations.
Kyle, another awesome metal working class sir!!! You, Scott and Fitzee are the metal master's!!
Scott would describe that tailgate's condition as very poor! Then he would proceed to save it just as you have. You Canadian's amaze me! Bless your hearts enduring those long winters too! Keep up the good work!
Haha thanks Charles!
Which Scott would that be ...I know Fitzee Brent and Karl...
Thanks for sharing Kyle,, 👍😎👍
Turned out awesome. What's the next project?
Stay tuned!
LOL I enjoy your sense of humor as well !!!
Haha I'm glad you enjoy it!
I actually learned some thing today. That shrinking is something that I can't wait to try. Thank you Kyle.
That was a great example of making a usable tailgate out of bent metal. What may not be concourse ready is pretty damn everyday nice to look at and use. You have outdone yourself. Thanks for the explanations, they helped out as well .
Holy Shiznit Kyle. I enjoy watching your channel so much. You have some insanely awesome skills man. Even though the ole GMC isn't completely original. Thanks to your metal working magicianery, she's becoming a awesome daily driver. I'd be proud to own the ole girl. I'd do a few things... mainly driving it would be my priority. Although...she could be turned into a real sweet truck if you felt like doing your metal magic to the painstaking end. From what you started with to what you have right now... She's gorgeous. You never stop amazing me with your skills. Between you an Fitzee y'all could bring almost anything back from it's end. You and Fitzee are my two most favorite old skool sheet metal body men. Love your channel Kyle. Keep up the awesome content. I always look forward to your next video. Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍👍👍
It looks great. Thank you for taking the time to explain what you doing and why. Just keep on doing it your way. Most of us are learning a lot. Thank you.
Do a video when you try the shrinking disc again I would like to try one sometime. I like the way you explain the procedures. Thanks Man
Shrinking disc is great for those little dimples
Repurposed stuff is so cool and it looks great, neat....
Amazing work bud just amazing and I still say you have the fastest hands in the business 😂 how you can see and do what you do is a knack I've never seen and I know how to work metal well I thought I knew how to work metal
Cue dramatic movie trailer music...against what were surely insurmountable odds, he went into battle...
The panel looks pretty good from here. I need to get one of those California car duster thing, that way I can keep my scrap metal nice and clean and get top dollar for it when it goes to the metal buyers! Great tip as always.
A lot of work. Good job.
G,day young fella, very good, very informative advice. Hooroo mate.
Thanks James!
@@CarterAutoRestyling g,day young fella, you are welcome, my young mate. Hooroo
Nice job Kyle! Every single wall tailgate I've ever done is pound the dents down and mud the backside so you can't see the script on the inside of the bed! That's why you have over 13K subscribers and I have only 4! 😆
Thanks Glenn! I may have to steal your time saving idea for a future project!
Enjoyed this video Kyle and watching you hit your index finger nail on your right hand had to hurt.. Love your work a great sheet metal fab gu and I am learning a lot..
Thanks Gary!
That Ol’ truck is gonna make one helluva nice daily driver! Awesome Fix-it series, Kyle!
It looks way better than "good enough", lol. That was a mess.
The reveal is gonna be cool.
Pleasant day my friend watching you work is like listening to Mozart very satisfying indeed you are blessed stay safe keep the great videos coming thanks again
Wow I've never been compared to a genius like Mozart! Thanks!
Nice job on the tail gate. I keep waiting on the day you take a part and start cutting it up into little pieces then carry it out to the thrash can on a snow shovel and walk in with a new replacement part............doesn't look like it will be anytime soon. lols Thanks for the video. Good luck with the sale of this truck, it sure is a gem.
I think the entire truck looks factory fresh and just as good as it did when it was brand new. Very nice work by a very talented individual. Well done!
From here in New York, it looks great!
My friend, how you do what you do is fantastic to watch. I also have a quiet laugh when I hear you say the phrase "We're not going to do much to this panel - just make it presentable" and then proceed to turn out something that takes the minimum of filler to finish off and make a showpiece out of. This video is a true example of that - one trashed tailgate that (at best) someone would bash top and bottom as straight as they could with a mallet and use as patina'd wall-art or (at worst) consign to the scrap metal pile. You take that sow's ear and make a silk purse out of it. Ok - I can still see a few blemishes, so the silk was contaminated, but it functions as it needs to and looks perfectly good on that truck....and to be honest, if the truck was being used as a TRUCK instead of a showpiece, would look good enough and function well enough probably for another 70+ years. I've enjoyed the series on the '48 GMC very much and seeing the different ways you used to tackle the rot and dents...as well as that brilliant 5-window conversion. Funny thing was, when I started watching, I half expected you to set the tailgate on fire and then blow it out.....and magically, there's a repro tailgate sitting there ready to bolt on! ....but no. That patented phrase appeared and then the work started....and I think part of it for you was the challenge to make the original metal look as good as it could. It still made for good viewing and the tips on using the Unispotter to shrink panels was inspired. A bloody good idea, mate. I'd never thought of using one that way, but the results speak for themselves.
Something you said reminded me of a mate of mine and his Austin A35 van back when we were teenagers in the late 80s. This poor old POS of his had rot in many places and had been driven into the back of a Leyland bus by a previous owner, who then (I think) used the claw end of his hammer to straighten the panels. The previous owner's panel-beating skillset rivalled that of an empty cardboard box, although at least the box could have been used to make a template. The little van looked more like a disinterred and rotted corpse that still sported all its fatal injuries than a daily driver, but it had a good heart and got him from A to B and back again. It was always my mate's intention to straighten it all up with replacement panels off a donor car he had bought, but it never happened. However, he drove it into the back of another similarly-aged late-50's vehicle and the already stressed and stretched metal got another stretch and stress. The funny thing was that the front panel and fender had only shifted back (ie: folded up again) by about a half inch, bending at the places where the metal had previously folded and had never been stress-relieved or sorted to anything resembling normalcy. So, he starts belting on the inside of the fender and front panel with a rubber mallet and all that did for him was prove that rubber bounces off metal in accordance with Newton's third law......and if you manage to hang onto the hammer, you can nearly dislocate your wrist or smack yourself in the face. As for the fender, it did nothing, so he got his 2-pound ballpein. Nope. Movement level = minimal at best. Right! The 4-pounder came out and he swung at it hard. Many times. He reckoned it took him near half an hour of swinging to get the bottom of the front panel and fender back to where they had been. When I saw the front of the A35 van a few days after the accident, it really didn't look any worse for wear than it had done before, so his bush repair (applying Mechanic's Law 101 - "if it's not working, hit it with a hammer. If it still isn't working, get a bigger hammer"), did the trick.....but it is not a tactic I would have employed then and certainly would not utilise now unless it was to get a rough shape back from a total mess. I did suggest to him at the time that he continue on and correct the other stressed areas and hep add some structural integrity (if not the original lines of the panel) back to the nosecone, but I got given an example from the book of Mechanic's Terms and Phrases that I cannot repeat here.
I cannot recall what you did or said that made me think of the above, but I hope you enjoyed the story nonetheless. All the best!
Hahah! Thanks so much for the great story Lance!
Great salvage job !!!!
I like that your not just throwing money at it, a close up of the stripping wheel your using on your grinder. Would be helpful, everyone has a different name for stuff, is it a flap wheel or just a sanding disk. Being able to fix the existing panels is skill, anyone can throw parts at it and complain how they don't fit, another great video.
Hi Ron. I'm mostly using a paint stripping wheel on the grinder
Cheers for carrying the torch, of sorts. With fewer and fewer schools offering classes in the trades, it is difficult for someone starting out to get the information that you share.
Glad to see you wear a mask, I guess, for what it's worth Thumbs Up Dude!.....
We all know it is way better than a reproduction. not a waste of time at all. A pleasure to watch. Just did a 70 Dodge tailgate repair with same objective-to have a functional tailgate without buying anything at all.
Yet another super job done by you. Kyle looks great. I love the Ray Charles and communism great sense of humer
Thanks Joe!
Once again you've turned rusty scrap metal into something beautiful. Thanks as always.
Thanks for watching!
You will eventually have that truck in excellent shape from bumper to bumper. Your methods of doing then explaining how and why is very much appreciated. Not every panel is not in a catalog. Many of us don't live on the prairies where more old cars survive so your presentations are invaluable. In short you are relatable as everything we have seen you use is with in the means of many or a friend may own. It takes a lot of time and patience to put together such a strong video. All I can say is very well done.
Dude, you are amazing!
Shrinking disk: I have used it a lot with great success. Your comments are on the mark on several counts. You do need a mega grinder to get the rpm's up to a usable level. Emphasis on mega....not just a bigger than normal unit. The marker for me made no difference with or without. And I wear cut proof gloves whenever I use it. Unfortunately my good friend Wray who sells them does not tell you that you need that funky flange nut that he sells separately and then you need to stack up a bunch of washers in order to get it to screw tightly into the grinder. I use a damp sponge so there is not really any rust afterwards and I do rust treatment always right before epoxy primer anyway.
Hard to believe it's the same tailgate, great job 👏
Nicely done. Possibly a wood bed coming for the truck soon ?
From trashed to perfectly good patina. Crazy dedication and patience on that tailgate!
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