How to repair a rusty cab corner, inner rocker, rear floor and B-pillar panels-1971 Chevy C10 PART 1

In this video I'm going to show you how to replace a cab corner, inner rocker, rear floor section and a rear B-pillar repair panel on a 1971 Chevy C-10. These techniques can also be used on Chevrolet C10, C20, C30 and GMC trucks, Blazer and Jimmy 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972.

The C-10 panels I used were from TriPlus which are the panels that most aftermarket companies sell like Auto Metal Direct, Goodmark, Chevy Truck Stop and LMC Truck. Every repair patch panel was welded with a Lincoln Power MIG 140, with a 75/25 shielding gas.

This is my restomod project, old school hot rod styling with a modern drivetrain and most of the performance and handling of a newer sports car/truck.

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[BustedClassicGarage]

Would you guys want to see more wacky commercials or infomercials in the videos? Let me know!

[dalejones]

Great video, my original cab had lots of rust up top so decided to use a, donor cab that's rotten way down back there as well. Now I've got a really good Idea of the fun I'm going to have. Thanks for a great video, looking forward to part 2.

[wvfd]

I just did that same corner on my wife’s 67. 👌🏻 great replacement panels!

[averygassner]

Wacky commercials or infomercials bring them on hilarious as for your video tons of info great explaining awesome job thank you for doing that love your videos

[greenerkrysplantcare]

Great video. Very fast action, many information in a short time, waiting to see new one.

[AndysDogHouse]

Hey Busted. Thanks for all the tips. That would make it easier. I have to do that to a F150 next week. Thanks for sharing.

[DoubleRRestorations]

Great job on the panel replacement. I liked the editing too.

[SuperAirsoft]

Wow, this video was well put together!!!

[DansGarageNC]

Such a pain in the butt, but so rewarding. Good to see the progress.

[MadScientistGarage]

Great video and great step by step! This is a lot of pieces and you made em fit perfectly.

[twiztedracingokc]

Good job on the panel replacement.
I'm going to try to start my own videos on here one day lol I'm working on a 70 c10 also
Replace the whole floor cost less and alot easier. Turns out amazing

[jimbennett]

Great video just an amazing amount of information and techniques. You are great at explaining the thought process too. Thank you so much

[chrismooney]

Looking pretty good and that last part was pretty freaking funny lol

[classbodyworks]

It's a nice touch. I wouldn't overdo it though.

[tweston]

Excellent video. Any chance of replacing the A-pillar assembly?

[MAYCOCustomRestorations]

The issue with the cab corner and pillar I've had every time. The pillar stamps are horrible, just wait till you see how the bottom looks when you try to throw a rocker on. I basically make my own pillars but its a lot more work. Id suggest fitting up your rocker before welding all that in, preferably if you can throw the door back on..

[geebarney]

I got a 83 c10 and i just realized my cab is rotton where it hooks up to the mounts right there behind the front wheel wheels is it worth it to keep tinkering just been doing breaks and now ive lost motivation to even test vaccum compression and do timing.. the frame is solid and cabs held on the back 2 mounts and the front clip with the 2 under the rad are ok..

[jj]

Great video, where you buy the cab corner parts?

[paulking]

I'm currently restoring our '65 C10 and being a Newbe to this kinda metal work, would you mind mentioning where you got those replacement panels from Soni know where to NOT order from since I'm EXACTLY in that spot at this very moment. Thanks for the tips, tricks and education.

[anthonyday]

The bracket that you cut out in floor under fuel tank, is that the cab mount or what is that for thanks