47-55.1 Cab corners the hard way - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**8man** · 08-24-2020, 10:16 AM

I saw this today. This guy uses simple tools to do things and today he was doing a 53 cab corner. The hard way!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHBidYUnvvc

**mongocanfly** · 08-24-2020, 10:51 AM

Yeah...hes been around for a while

**joedoh** · 08-24-2020, 01:04 PM

i thought he was a little looped spending in his words "a couple hours" building a panel thats commonly available for 30 bucks, but when he started welding without a darkened shield (laying under what he is welding!) I realized he is completely crazy.

MiraclePieCo · 08-24-2020, 04:21 PM

I didn't know Larry The Cable Guy was into building trucks.

**LEEVON** · 08-24-2020, 05:27 PM

Saved a whole $26!

**mr48chev** · 08-24-2020, 05:58 PM

I've got a buddy who used to own a hot rod/custom shop who would do that kind of stuff. Spend 8 hours fabbing something out of old scrap pieces that he could buy for 30 bucks so he could say he built it himself.

I'd be impressed if he beat the metal into shape on a shot bag and rolled it out on the wheel to get it into shape.

I'd all be a lot more impressed if he used proper protective gear rather than being hung up on the Motor Trend TV deal of having his face show on camera rather than wearing proper gear.

_Ogre · 08-26-2020, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I'd be impressed if he beat the metal into shape on a shot bag and rolled it out on the wheel to get it into shape.

agreed

if the panel wasn't available it might have a bit educational
reminds me of building truk trunk using 2.5" aluminized exhaust tubing
pie cutting to get the right shape, welded with fluxcore wire
yeah, it was the hard way to do it

MiraclePieCo · 08-26-2020, 04:45 PM

He does explain at the beginning of the video that this demonstration is for those who may have rusted panels that AREN'T commercially available.

08-24-2020, 10:16 AM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,378	Cab corners the hard way I saw this today. This guy uses simple tools to do things and today he was doing a 53 cab corner. The hard way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHBidYUnvvc __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

08-24-2020, 10:51 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Cab corners the hard way Yeah...hes been around for a while __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-24-2020, 01:04 PM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Cab corners the hard way i thought he was a little looped spending in his words "a couple hours" building a panel thats commonly available for 30 bucks, but when he started welding without a darkened shield (laying under what he is welding!) I realized he is completely crazy. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-24-2020, 04:21 PM	#4
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Cab corners the hard way I didn't know Larry The Cable Guy was into building trucks. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

08-24-2020, 05:27 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Cab corners the hard way Saved a whole $26! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-24-2020, 05:58 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Cab corners the hard way I've got a buddy who used to own a hot rod/custom shop who would do that kind of stuff. Spend 8 hours fabbing something out of old scrap pieces that he could buy for 30 bucks so he could say he built it himself. I'd be impressed if he beat the metal into shape on a shot bag and rolled it out on the wheel to get it into shape. I'd all be a lot more impressed if he used proper protective gear rather than being hung up on the Motor Trend TV deal of having his face show on camera rather than wearing proper gear. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-26-2020, 04:45 PM	#8
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Cab corners the hard way He does explain at the beginning of the video that this demonstration is for those who may have rusted panels that AREN'T commercially available. __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 08-26-2020 at 04:51 PM.

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