Rusty Cab Repair! Dodge Power Wagon Body Work and Sheet Metal Welding. Rust Removal and Restoration

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • #dodgepowerwagon #restoration #sheetmetalrepair
    This video covers rusty sheet metal repair and replacement on my 1958 dodge power wagon cab. I am completing a frame off restoration of this classic
    Off-road truck and the cab was covered in rust and pitting. Using patch panels and the ‪@fitzeesfabrications‬ cut and butt method. I put this cab back together. Thanks for watching

Komentáře • 92

  • @fitzeesfabrications
    @fitzeesfabrications Před 2 lety +7

    Amazing job. Well done. Thanks for the plug. Very cool project and so much rust. Will be watching this one. Subscribed.

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +6

      Everything sheet metal related that you’ll see here I’ve learned from you, without exception. I’m a fireman by trade who one day bought a project truck and a welder. Since then, you taught me how to repair sheet metal, and here we are. I’m incredibly grateful for you and the knowledge you share on CZcams.

    • @fitzeesfabrications
      @fitzeesfabrications Před 2 lety +4

      @@partsandresto thanks for the kind words. Your doing a fantastic job. Keep at it

  • @carsonclark3140
    @carsonclark3140 Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite series on CZcams right now. Lots of work has been put into this. Cant wait to see how it looks when it's done.

  • @johnfogg7858
    @johnfogg7858 Před 2 lety +1

    First, thank you for your service! Second, I love this series! WE NEED MORE!! I hope that there hasn't been more content because you are busy. I hope you are well.

  • @UnconventionalMetal
    @UnconventionalMetal Před rokem

    Looking good and I love your shop. Good idea with the globe lights

  • @dcummings7253
    @dcummings7253 Před 2 lety +2

    You still out there man miss the updates.

  • @user-ut8li5pq9n
    @user-ut8li5pq9n Před 2 lety +2

    Hello. I have a crazy idea. I am going to build a replica of the Studebaker US-6 truck from parts of Soviet trucks. First, I will be converting the GAZ-51 cab into a Studebaker cab. Now I'm assembling truck parts, building a house and getting inspired by your video.

  • @samiam7
    @samiam7 Před 2 lety +1

    You're killing it! Glad you finally flipped the screen

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +1

      I did it for you brother. It looks much better.

  • @jeffkiefer5182
    @jeffkiefer5182 Před 2 lety +1

    Looking forward to seeing your next video. Keep up your awesome work.

  • @mikebaird3867
    @mikebaird3867 Před 2 lety +2

    Been waiting awhile for another power wagon video .

  • @jeffjames1743
    @jeffjames1743 Před rokem

    Thank you for this vlog! My '51 PW is in as bad or worse shape and I decided to save it from death. I especially like all the cab repair videos! Keep up the good work!

  • @mikebaird3867
    @mikebaird3867 Před 2 lety

    When it comes to guys on CZcams who wrench on stuff it's always funny and never gets old when the compressor cuts them off hahahaha great work Dan

  • @RedWolfgarage24
    @RedWolfgarage24 Před 2 lety +3

    It's been 7 months how are the projects coming? Just found your channel today and watched all your videos already and am excited to see more... Any way keep up the good work.

    • @vigilantemotors
      @vigilantemotors Před 2 lety

      RC, yeah, I don't know where he went. I would love to see where he is on the Power Wagon for sure!!

  • @robw7205
    @robw7205 Před 2 lety +2

    Winter's over bud. Hope to see new content, but I totally get being swamped by other projects.

    • @vigilantemotors
      @vigilantemotors Před 2 lety

      Hey Rob, if you like this type of video, you may enjoy some of what I have up on my channel. Some restoration stuff and some DIY mechanic stuff. I'd love for you to check it out. Thank you.

  • @reijerlincoln
    @reijerlincoln Před 2 lety +2

    Hooray for the moustache! The lighting doesn't bother me. Keep it up!

  • @paulresca6681
    @paulresca6681 Před 2 lety +1

    Impressive progress!! You have a natural teaching ability that makes it easy to follow along. Look forward to the next video.

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab Před 2 lety +1

    I was thinking just a day or two ago that we haven't heard from you in a bit. Glad to see that you are making progress.

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks bud, just been workin hard. Back at it now

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Před 2 lety +1

    Nice job. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep repairing. Keep restoratioing. Keep making. God bless.

  • @fanfan-tz2tk
    @fanfan-tz2tk Před 2 lety

    It's a very good job ! Thanks for sharing with us

  • @garyashdown5376
    @garyashdown5376 Před 2 lety

    Well Dave welcome to the world of cut - delete - patch, doing work like this I use the If in doubt cut it out . Saves so much grief later on down the line. Stay safe at work old chap looking forward to the next one. Gary 🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @WeekendShedHead
    @WeekendShedHead Před 2 lety +1

    Loving your work! 🙌If I get to 1% of your skills when I get into fabrication.. I’ll be very happy! All the best Rob

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. Před 2 lety

    So much work done already!

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 Před 2 lety

    Looks like you're having fun. Knowing that, have you seen Fitzie's fabrication on you tube? I think you'd enjoy his amazing teachings.

  • @lunchbox2784
    @lunchbox2784 Před 2 lety

    Your tenacity is producing great results. You’re going to go places my friend. Don’t let fear control your progress; if you can form and splice 90-percent of the panels, a door sill is no issue. Looking forward to the next episode!

  • @dgadver
    @dgadver Před 2 lety +1

    Great job welding the cowl vent. You are getting great at welding. I have a '46 WC half ton... I know that area well... awesome job!!!!!

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety

      That’s a cool truck Dave. Yeah, it seems they all rot out in the same spots! I appreciate it brother!

  • @CrossSkullz
    @CrossSkullz Před 2 lety +1

    What squid game series? This restoration series is the best to watch. I can’t wait for this wagon assemble together.

  • @dnovello
    @dnovello Před 2 lety

    Great craftsmanship, Dave!!

  • @JuggerKnaught76
    @JuggerKnaught76 Před 2 lety +1

    DonutOperator if he was a firefighter lol!

  • @publiushadrianus7003
    @publiushadrianus7003 Před 2 lety +1

    Enjoyed it. Fitzee's definitely got some good stuff to learn from. Some days it does feel like a slog but when it starts to fit up it makes it all worth it. Carry on.

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, there’s like 30 days of repairing individual components for every one day of reassembling something solid. I’m in the weeds right now...

    • @publiushadrianus7003
      @publiushadrianus7003 Před 2 lety

      @@partsandresto well don't drag it out 16 years like I have with my C500. Keep at it!

  • @grantclelland7211
    @grantclelland7211 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey! Where are you? Hope everything is OK! Miss your content! Please come back!

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +1

      Soon brother. All is well, just too cold to work on this

  • @timothypaulus8243
    @timothypaulus8243 Před 2 lety +1

    About time you got back at it! LOL

  • @donmcclester9507
    @donmcclester9507 Před 2 lety +1

    Like what you do . Great job.

  • @SARSteam
    @SARSteam Před 2 lety +3

    Hi Boss, thanx for the new upload. Is it possible to bring the white lighting down a bit in the video as it is difficult watching it ...

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety

      Had the same issue on my tv. Not sure why, I’m on it

  • @lollo89806
    @lollo89806 Před 2 lety

    That's a lot of work my boy! Keep at it

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab Před 2 lety +2

    If you want, Dave, you could make your rear window out of polycarbonate, then you could cut it with a sabre saw, and save money on the glass. Polycarbonate won't shatter like acrylic plastic.

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +2

      Cool idea! Haven’t decided yet, they make a glass kit with everything in it, may just get that

    • @mdesousa6691
      @mdesousa6691 Před 2 lety

      Look for polycarbonate with UV protection to avoid it turning yellow from sunlight.

    • @Farm_fab
      @Farm_fab Před 2 lety

      @@mdesousa6691 this is correct, but the old acrylics/plexiglass did that more than polycarbonate does.

  • @johnberglund1283
    @johnberglund1283 Před 2 lety +1

    Explain throttle control hookup.

  • @dcummings7253
    @dcummings7253 Před 2 lety

    Automotive Seam sealer would have helped on a lot of those seams you didn't like the way they looked. Instead of all the cosmetic welding. Great work man love you videos. And no fear to take on anything.

  • @robj2704
    @robj2704 Před 2 lety

    You're getting pretty good at your metalwork. Been waiting a while for your next video. Always liked Power Wagons.

  • @rossboyd2272
    @rossboyd2272 Před 2 lety +1

    Are you ok haven’t seen anything new . I hope your ok not having to deal the pressure of you know what stay safe.

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +2

      All is well. Been taking the winter off to focus on my home, which I bought a few weeks before buying the power wagon two years back, and who has been wholesale neglected the last two years for some reason. I’m alive and kicking!

    • @rossboyd2272
      @rossboyd2272 Před 2 lety +1

      @@partsandresto good

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job👍 Shame about the over exposure but such is life.

  • @DIYSCOTT
    @DIYSCOTT Před 2 lety +1

    4:05 That spray paint tip is genius!

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety

      Thanks bud, how’s your truck coming?

    • @DIYSCOTT
      @DIYSCOTT Před 2 lety +1

      @@partsandresto Good I'm at college rn so not too much progress but we got the engine rebuilt so have to put that back in and got the cab and the bed blasted so some rust repair to go! I got a mig welder and started to learn a little bit

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +1

      @@DIYSCOTT my man! Love your videos, keep learning!

  • @igoroliveira5683
    @igoroliveira5683 Před 2 lety

    A mecânica é muito da hora ainda mais nos Estados Unidos

  • @samiam7
    @samiam7 Před 2 lety +1

    I miss you boo. Where you been?

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety

      Taking the winter off pal. Shop is cold as balls

  • @igoroliveira5683
    @igoroliveira5683 Před 2 lety

    Mano eu sou seu fã Brasil

  • @PBAB17
    @PBAB17 Před 11 měsíci

    How is the corroseal holding up and performing? And rust coming back? Thank you.

  • @rossboyd2272
    @rossboyd2272 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow your still around .

  • @vagabond96h
    @vagabond96h Před 2 lety +2

    I like the videos and the project but get a better camera.

  • @Conan117117
    @Conan117117 Před 2 lety +1

    If you hover the cursor over the progress bar, the small image looks fine, but on Chrome, it looks super overexposed

  • @shanesmaineshop
    @shanesmaineshop Před rokem

    How is the Power Wagon coming along?

  • @billsmith1962
    @billsmith1962 Před 2 lety

    Are you running the Eastwood 135 for your welder?

  • @agaragar21
    @agaragar21 Před 2 lety

    Where did you Go ????

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Philly neighbor Dave, what brand welding wire are you using?

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety +1

      Whatever they sell at gas pro in south Philly. Haha

    • @Farm_fab
      @Farm_fab Před 2 lety +1

      @@partsandresto you might get better results with Lincoln wire. Brandon Lund tested a number of brands, and he found that Lincoln wire worked about the best.

  • @mikefalcone9157
    @mikefalcone9157 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you live in Western New York?

  • @chrisbeck2381
    @chrisbeck2381 Před 2 lety +2

    All the lights are so bright you can’t see what you’re doing

    • @partsandresto
      @partsandresto  Před 2 lety

      Any chance you watched it on Apple TV? It’s crazy bright on my Apple TV for some reason

  • @reijerlincoln
    @reijerlincoln Před 2 lety

    Hope you are still alive and well......!

  • @notapplicable430
    @notapplicable430 Před 2 lety

    This channel went belly up...

  • @mickey533
    @mickey533 Před 2 lety

    Hey bud. Wazzzzzzzzzzzzup?