DiResta 77' Chevy Truck Repairs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ย. 2022
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In this video I replace a few parts and repair my 1977 chevy step side long bed;
the windshield , the Grill and dash board .. and the starter!
this is on the road toeing a good trusted truck for me !
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The rubber goes onto the windscreen while its on a bench. Put some nylon cord around the groove in the rubber, again while it's still on the bench. Place the windscreen in the windscreen appature. Apply pressure to the screen (2 man job) from the outside while 2nd man pulls the cord from the inside. This pulls the rubber over the flange. Explains why the windscreen fitter did it in 15 mins
Wow
And now we know
Jimmy did it the right way. That gasket was not a rope in
I did experiment w a string but I didn’t see how it worked 🤷🏻♂️ but I also didn’t look it up 😇
@@jimmydiresta There is a tool with a pin and roller, so you don't have to use your thumb.
Love the old Chevy trucks. Even when they have the wrong fenders.
My youth of fire wood hauling in 1978. I was 17 years old. Had a 1971 Chevy with three on the tree. Those linkages once worn would drop into 2 gears at once when shifting from 3rd to 1st gears. Had to shut her off, open the hood and pry the linkage back in neutral. A few incidences and we found a used 3 on the floor. Cut a hole in the floor board. Poor people do what they can.
I was born in '71, so those 70s Chevy's remind me so much of my childhood. They're still my favorite trucks. I normally don't like to see older cars left with a patina, but it makes so much sense in this case. A true farm truck! As always, great content Jimmy! Hope to get to NY someday for a visit.
Thank you 🙏🏼
love how you call it a car brother
I’ll bet replacing a windshield or instrument panel on a newer vehicle would be a nightmare. And the room in that engine compartment is insane. Great job Jimmy!
Strongly agree with your decision to leave the patina untouched. It is beautiful!
I knew the comments would be full of crap about that "beautiful patina." There is such a cult following on all of these TH-cam channels.
@@mrshoeguy2477 agreed, that truck would look 1000 times better with a paint job
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Sure. But a nice paint job means pulling the bed and front clip to do complete rust removal/repair. If you're that far in, pull the cab and do the frame. Why not rebuild the engine and transmission while at it.
That's usually when it gets parked back in the weeds and rots while waiting for "when there's time".
I'd much rather have a classic American truck back on the road in less than perfect condition.
@@841k9 Nahh, you can do a surface repair paint job and not ride around in a rust bucket
@@paulhopkins1905
Then you'll have rot through in a few years and it'll just look like a half-assed restoration.
Lovely "make do" video, such a delight to see a practical restoration: Enough to make it dry, useable & pleasurable to drive with all the over coming of difficulties, kind of like life. Thank you for sharing!
I love Jimmy as a carpenter and a craftsman. My favourite videos are ones like these as she shows ordinary people how to do ordinary things. He gives advice from top to bottom on master crafting and everyday jobs. Just fantastic.
Thank you 🙏🏼
The best advise I could give for a square body Chevy is keep the hood hinges lubed and never close the hood from the edge. Close the hood standing center. That big heavy hood would fold right in half if neglected.
Absolutely love these truck videos Jimmy. Thanks!
I can smell the interior from here! Love the sound of the engine turning over with the new starter- oh, the memories! Thanks, Jimmy for the stroll down memory lane!
Jimmy keeps getting cooler the older he gets!
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Обожаю смотреть твои ролики. Особенно те, которые раньше были, где ты сидел в подвале, делал всякие штуки. 👍😉
Absolutely love the “step side” trucks. Coming along fantastic!!!!!
I usually put the connector in a vise, put little pieces of cut solder in the connector, heat it with a torch, and dip my wire into the connector. Easy peasy.
Amazing! “They ain’t makin' new old trucks!” Cheers from Ontario
Respect, brother. Thanks for the look.
There is nothing to do, the old American utilities are the most beautiful! Today they have no personality, no soul... Bravo Mr. Diresta.
My dad and grandpa had one of those. Very fond memories. If you can conclude that it was owned by a 9/11 victim, I think it would be cool to be restored in some fashion as a tribute.
You handled yourself well to make this truck a respectable dependable daily driver,thanks for thinking about us🤗😎🤗😎
I so enjoy watching you ‘GO TO SCHOOL’. That gives me confidence to push my limits. Thank you 🙏!
I absolutely LOVE what you have done for this truck!
Спасибо за то, что являетесь примером мотивации и трудолюбия! Лайк, однозначно!
I used to have a 77 gmc step side. My favorite vehicle ever. When i joined the Marines my dad sold it. The guy that bought it pulled in front of a big straight truck and turned it into a pile of crushed scrap.
I always enjoy watchin the Jimmy Direstorations . Enjoy seein you put older stuff back into use . 👍
No Jimmy! You should put a own custom Diresta-grill on it instead. That would be awesome!
That truck is a beauty to behold! I had a '66 version of the same truck. What I wouldn't give to get another one. Think you Jimmy!
Loved the video! My first ride was a ‘75 Chevy p/u. I replaced the dash as well! Lots of memories working on that truck. Engine bay so large I could sit on the wheel well and wrench on it. Be careful of the throttle cable. Mine frayed inside the housing causing the accelerator to stick. Had to reach down with my hand to pull it up doing about 60 mph. It’s an easy part to replace.
I'm glad you love the old, weathered, not damaged but doesn't have to be perfect look you have in that truck. Patina is nice, starting immediately is nice, no mice nests is nice. I hope one day I have the space to work on and store a truck similar to this one with the wheel wells on the outside, not in the bed, for some reason I like that look. Maybe I'll know what to do when the time comes after years of youtube videos.
I absolutely LOVE Chevy trucks from the 70s!! Great video!
I love these old square bodies. My first pickup truck was a 73 with a "3 on the tree" transmission. Great trucks
Thanks for sharing. Just picked up my first Square Body Shortbed Stepside about a month ago and experiencing the exact same issues with the grill and the headliner. Instant Sub. Keep the videos coming. 👍😊🤙
Awesome
JD living his best life. Love you brother 👊🏼
I wanted to help so much with the windshield. The highlighted comment was definitely the way to do it. Rubber goes on with a sash cord pull rope. Outside pressure while the cord is pulled from the inside. But you got it done! And we put the lace rubber in from the middle of the bottom so there wouldn’t be a chance of rain getting in at the top.
The sound of that motor is Just Fabulous :) Perfect job, stopped at just the right time!
lovin this jimmy
Jimmy! ♥️😇
Good to see you!
Thanks for sharing that!
Have missed this kind of video from you. When you talk your process through it's relatable. LO! Its not your first in some aspects but it is on others. Ya did good Godfadda!
Fantastic work, Jimmy! 😃
I absolutely agree about the painting. The truck looks amazing like that!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Awesome Video, Thank you Jimmy. Love and Respect from North London UK.
Beautiful track Jimmy Diresta good job well done friend
Thanks for sharing. It was nice to see your new screwdriver set it use, Glad I ordered a set.
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Elwood would be proud... "This is glue, strong stuff!"
Thanks Jimmy! 👍😃👍
Stepside Chevy, my favorite body style truck. 👍
Excelente tutorial maestro, un buen trabajo cómo siempre, usted se divierte a su manera, gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y experiencias, un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón (Galicia) 🤓 🌞
Keep up the different videos! I love seeing you work on your old trucks and modifying your 2018. I have also really enjoyed the backhoe videos or you doing a built in for a friend or you repairing your house. All interesting.
Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Fab on. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
It is nice to someone as skilled as you struggle just as much as I do!
I am also a '77 model. that build is going to be awesome!
Mad max project
Long bed step side is cool!
Hell yeah, retro decal!
Hell Yes Jimmy - I love old Chevy step-sides ....When you are done with it please ship it off to Australia i need a new grocery getter...
Very cool truck man
That’s a patina that really deserves its name. I love the way it looks, leaving it as it is and only doing what needs to be done is the right decision. Good taste.
Don't ever drive it in the winter though.
@@MrPhotodoc All US cars go to Arizona or New Mexico to hibernate. That’s how they last longer than 4 years (except for the cracked dashboards).
My fathers first new car was a 77 Chevy Caprice Classic. I remember thinking it was from the future because it had so many modern features like an 8 track player
I love pickups, davan in the cabin is cool, good old Chevy! Radiator grill, generally top!
brilliant and brilliant again
This video goes really well with a cup of coffee. 👍
Love your car collection!
Good Job guys,
I love your truck Jimmy sending piece vibes with much respect thanks for posting.
looks to be a solid truck. gonna be a good one
That’s one cool looking pickup. Really made a good job of it
Mr. Diresta, I absolutely love that truck. Hugs from Alabama the beautiful.
love those had a sb k20 long bed c20 flatbed c30 with a 454
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Y love your work and i follow your steps. Genius
I'm proud of ya buddy!!! You are a real mechanic now!!!!!
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really love everything about your channel. thanks!
Thank You 🙏🏼
Nice job, looks great Jimmy!
Man that sure brings back memories of working on 70's Chevys... An Impala, a couple of Cameros and Monte Carlos, a Nova... They were all basically the same drive train with different frames and bodies. I have replaced that exact starter more times than I can remember and that old Dexron transmission fluid... I have vivid memories of laying in puddles of it while I fixed coolant lines and swapped transmissions... It makes your hair shiny LOL!
If I lived close I'd love to help you completely restore that truck.
Great video
I wish I could have gotten my Grandfathers Chevy Custom. It was a full box but he kept it so well. Would still be running strong.
Nice video. Hurts my hands, just watching it. I've never met an easy windshield replacement. : ) Mahalo for sharing!
Good job!
2DIRUSTA great scores on the truck, in rust we trust
A headliner and wood trim plus an auto! That sure is a fancy truck!
Nice fix for that truck. Antenna should run through the center of the windshield. Great job on it!
One final touch would be a custom Diresta bowtie for the grille. Looking good Jimmy!
I just did a windshield in my 85 Square body. Im not a pro glass guy and we struggled 😁 That is a great looking truck Jimmy. Surprisingly not that rusty
Amazing that you were able to find a relatively rust free version of a late 1970's pickup here in The Great Industrial Northeast!
Aguante Chevy 🔥🔥🔥😍😍!!!
Very Nice your truck.
Terrific work Jimmy and that is one great looking pickup truck! At some point, you should do a full restoration of that vehicle. That would make for an interesting video series! 👍👍
I don’t mind telling you l would definitely enjoy driving this truck.
Man you sure have patients.
Great Job Great Video as usual.
Happy Labor Day.
Thank you! 🙏🏼👊🏼
That’s awesome! We don’t get patina like that in the UK, after about seven minutes of rust over here big bits of bodywork start falling off LOL
Try Maxima SC1 on the interior plastic to bring it back to life. Works great.
I feel your pain, I once had to install the windshield on a Agusta 109 helicopter, took me all day
A genuine labor of love. Love the step side bed/box. Honest, I can almost smell that old truck. There's a certain smell. Maybe its mice, maybe its Maybelline.
I like square bodies, but there's just some extra to me with the step sides. This looks great.
Jimmy forever!!!
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that window rubber retaining gasket, when I put them in in the past we would soak them in hot water or let them lay in the sun before putting them into place. made them more pliable.
Real hero
beautiful truck! the collector/enthusiast truck and SUV nice is really starting to grow with people paying big money for old ford bronos, landcruisers, and any cool truck. People would go crazy over this patina haha
man if that rumor about the owner dying in 9/11 is true that’s a powerful reminder to love every day with no regrets. I’m sure he planned all along to restore it and never found the time.
Awesome truck....
In almost 30yrs of doing bodywork and replacing glass in vehicles, I’ve never seen a windshield installed in that manner. But you got it👍
Come to think of it. I never saw one installed 😄
You did a good job Jimmy🙂👍