Restoration of a Rusty 1948 GMC. Full Rebuild From Start to Finish
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- Опубліковано 3 бер 2023
- Here is the final video in our 1948 GMC Truck restoration series. Stay tuned to the end for the grand reveal! This video is a summary of the entire rebuild process. We started with an extremely rusty and dented classic pickup. After an engine swap and extensive rust and dent repair, it's finally looking like a truck again!
Shout out to @coldwarmotors for providing me with this fine specimen. Please check out Scott's channel and the GMC recovery videos here:
Discovery: • GMC 5-Window Found in ...
Recovery: • GMC Truck Rescue & Ske...
Picking up: • 1948 GMC Sold! What ki...
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ITS AMAZING HOW YOU RESTORED THAT TRUCK IN LESS THAN 1 HOUR!!!
The magic of editing!
@@CarterAutoRestyling you mean you cant move that fast? man i feel cheated.
@@DontCallMeGarage editing of video moron
@@CarterAutoRestyling.....or you just worked really, really hard 😂
I wanna edit build a truck too😂
Looks Great Carter! I would gladly give you 2 times more than you paid Collin for it. I would give more, but someone left the Chevrolet emblem on the dash.
Sorry about that. Haha
Watching this in 53 minutes doesn't do justice to the amount of time and labor you put into this restoration. Beautiful workmanship and thanks for sharing your video.
Thanks for watching!
You took something that most people would have used as ditch fill and made it beautiful. You, Sir, are a miracle worker. It looks absolutely fantastic.
Thank you Alan! It would make for some pretty sharp looking ditch fill!
@@CarterAutoRestyling you did a good job I just found your channel pretty cool
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@@CarterAutoRestyling _ He suddenly has a door post replacement to replace all that rust; How's that again? This video can't help you learn about restoration.
thats sculpturing skills, agreed
Can we all appreciate how long it took him to restore this car in reality?
Agreed
Seriously tho. The seasons kept changing.
The saddest part of this is that I can only click “like” once. Excellent work!
Thank you!
I’ve seen a million UA-cam videos. I got hooked on UA-cam premium during lockdown. I never came across any video that had my wishlist in it. Dude. That flaming vacuum smash was medicine for my soul. Thank you.
Hahah thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the vacuum smash as much as I did!
That was a great video. Thanks to everyone!
Thank you Kyle for rescuing this poor thing from the precarious situation the previous owner put her in..😢
Yeah there's no telling what the previous owner might have done to it! Haha
Congratulations Kyle! What a journey, thanks for sharing it with us. We all have learned a lot and have been inspired to get out there and work on our own projects
Thanks so much Jared!
@@CarterAutoRestylings😂 ß😮sßs😮😮😅ßs
Love the dry humor and surgical transplant skill from donor to recipient.
Glad to see that go??? It was good idea to paint grille and bumper white!
Thank you!
Incredible really!! What a way to spend winter ! You saved a vehicle, entertained countless people, shed hope on doubting young welders and made the new owner happy.
NEXT !
Thanks, it definitely made the winter go by fast!
Your crass sarcastic humor is after my own heart! You got a new subscription from me! :) Great work too!
@@CarterAutoRestyling Nice to see a short video highlighting some of major steps involved in a project like this. Your approach makes lots of sense, if I was in market for a project having a pro get the project to this point would probably cut years off total time to finish, not to mention quality of work is impeccable. What's next?
😊😊😊😊😊 ❤Аня вчю.
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Finally, a channel where they do a full rebuild! ❤ Not only making them running and let them rot in a field again...
Sad to see this ole gal go. I'll miss seeing your misery every video. lols Thanks for the series. Oh, thanks for not doing a smokey burn out when it was completed like all the youtube fools. That grill and bumper treatment looked great.
Oh the rusty misery won't end with this one!
Excellent restoration video. I had to look twice thinking you were in my garage and barrowed my jacket that's been violated by welding and grinding arson, You do nice work,
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You saved its life. I enjoyed every video you made on this truck. To see it all again at once was pretty neat.
Thank you for following along and supporting the channel!!!
truck looks great! should be on the road for another 70+ years
I hope so!
That truck turned out great. I like the painted grill and red rims on it. You should definitely be proud of that one and should have no issues selling it for a nice little profit.
Thank you!
Hey it looks fantastic buddy! Good thing it was so covered in crap when we first saw it, because if I'd seen up close what a piece of shit it was I likely would have left it there... Very kind of you to plug our nonsense; I am very excited to see what you have in store for us next! Can we get some "Restyling" action one day? Call if you need any more rusty garbage "raw material"... Cheers buddy, and congrats on finding it a good home; I know any new owner would be very happy to have such a superb starting point.
I'm so glad you didn't leave it there! Rebuilding hopeless wrecks is primo "content" for youtube. I wouldn't even know where to begin searching for a worse vehicle to rebuild (other than what's in my backyard)
For sure, the 'one hour of work for one minute of video' theory needs to be put to the test. That would make a great video in and of itself.
Many times I have shared your dream, that of buying a hopeless rusty pile, and flipping it for a huge loss. But we are so much more than that, we are the elite. Those of us who not only lose money, but waste copious amounts of hours planning, labor, and supplies to do so. Sometimes nothing in life compares with the joy of watching the taillights of the last year of our life's work going away down the street for the last time. And squeezing that satisfying, tiny little lump of folded cash and dreaming of the future.
Meanwhile, I think I'd be loading the remains of that blue cab up on a trailer and take it back to Scott and try for at least a partial refund....
Thanks. I'm currently looking for the most cost effective way to ship the old cab back to Scott haha
So that’s what they look like put together. Nicely done!
Thanks! I'll be looking forward to seeing the one you're working on put back together!
Watching your channel is like observing a man’s slow descent into madness. I feel nothing, but I can’t look away. Guess I’ll just make some more popcorn and keep watching to see how it ends!
Hahah very true! Thanks for watching my deterioration!
After following along each step of the restoration like an unloved and loyal puppy dog, then reliving the whole thing all over again today, I have scheduled myself for a lobotomy next month. Thank you to the patrons and other contributors for your generosity that allows this channel to bring others through the dark recesses of despair to seek help and comfort with butt weld brain surgery. You have a gift! 🤪
I suggest a diy lobotomy to save yourself money and unnecessary wait times. In fact I'm just about to perform my own lobotomy with a drill. How to video coming soon!
Tres bon! Charging my drill battery now…👍
Man what a great looking truck. My only problem with it is it's not coming to my house!😂
Thank you!
Sir you have turn junk into a masterpiece . I love this old truck and you are an artist with metal . Keep filming and I will surely keep watching 👍👍👍
Thanks Jeff!
Some people somehow attract stray dogs, or love stray cats. Kyle is the only guy I know of where old dilapidated rotted-out trucks follow him home. The neighbors must be curious where that new truck came from, though. Thanks for the review! I watched all of this resurrection, from compost bin to truck.
Thanks Dennis! Yeah I had to sell it quick as it's not quite scummy enough anymore to fit in with the rest of my vehicles haha
Seriously though, it’s absolutely stunning, I don’t know how you can part with it Kyle.
Thank you Stuart!
You, my friend, are a metal wizard!
Thank you!
I hope people are inspired to watch all of the individual videos so they can appreciate the work that has gone into this truck. All without a sponsorship from Bondo. Look forward to your next one.
Thanks Matt. I hope people are inspired to get some work done on their own projects!
@@CarterAutoRestyling just ordered a few tools from the local tool guy. Stuff you recommend. You are stimulating the economy as well as my project. Thanks man.
AND you still have not replaced the MAPP gas lol. Mission accomplished! God bless.
Thanks Paul, I definitely need to get on that one haha
Man, only 53 plus minutes to restore the GMC to its former glory. If only we could do it that way all the time. In all seriousness The truck looks freakin' great!!!
Thanks! I wish I could fix rusty trucks in under an hour haha
Mind bending and insane workmanship!
Thank you!
The truck turned out really nice. I'm sure the new owner was very happy to find it. The pressure is on now, what will be next? A snow machine, a snow blower, or maybe some lawncare tips? Surprise us.
Thank you John! Looks like it's going to be a couple months here before I can provide any lawn care tips
not only is this a great restoration, but the comedy was probably the best I've seen online in a long time
Thanks! I'm glad to hear you got a laugh out of it!
I have been following the rehab of the GMC and enjoyed it thoroughly. My uncle who was an truck driver all his life, told me a story once when he was at a car/truck factory. Who the manufacturer was I forget. He was waiting for his load to be taken off so he had some time to kill. He toured the final assembly area where they fitted the doors to the cabs. He noticed that when the doors came from the stamping area they weren't curved enough to fit the door opening well. The fellas showed him how they put the curve into the doors. One of the men braced the top of the door with his arms outstretched against the top of the window frame. The other workman had a huge wooden mallet which he proceeded to bash the inside of the door. It all looked so primitive and brutal. But it got the desired result. The door fit the opening perfectly. Or as close to perfect as they could manage. I guess when you hit enough doors into submission you get pretty good at it. They also showed how they take twist out the doors. Equally brutal.
Thanks Paul! That story definitely explains a lot about why these old vehicles fit together the way they do
I'm so happy that you saved this beautiful old truck!!! You sir are very talented. I just found your channel and am "stuck" here. Love what you do!🇺🇸
You did an exceptional job repairing and saving the GMC, it turned out great.
Thanks Jon!!!
@@CarterAutoRestylinghow did you get new body panels and stuff for it?
Sir, you do not talk too much and you do not burden the viewers with annoying background tunes! Keep up the most excellent work, thank you.
Thanks Richard!
I like that you use the flashlight to illuminate the welding area! Nice work! Love the truck just the way it you did it!!! Looks super!
Thank you!
Kyle, your vids on this truck have been great, informative and funny as heck. I'm a old truck guy so it's right up my alley. No need to reply...you're a busy dude. One request though...maybe more vintage trucks? Ford? IH? Fargo? Dodge? O0h...28/29 Ford Model A RPU would be nice.
Thanks Eric! I've already done a couple 28-29 Rpu's before youtube, but I do have a 28 roadster that needs a lot of work.
Man I wish I could weld like you do. Most days I can't even weld like I do!
Keep at it and you'll be better than me in no time!
I’ve been religiously following this project since you purchased it from that shyster over in Alberta. Great job!
Thanks for following along!
I was expecting to relax and watch this to fall asleep. instead i watched it all the way through because you kept making me laugh. good job on restoring this thing. not all heroes wear capes.
This has been a good series. Lots of instructions, tips.. and cats.
Well done, sir. Well done.
Thank you Joe!
I loved these videos cuz I have a Chevy like this so of course I want to see the blue chev outside come in next!
Yeah I'm hoping to get on the blue one once I track down some rear fenders for it
I gotta say that I love the dark humor and slight sarcasm during. Laughed out loud a few times.
Anyways, thank you for sharing this, bud. I really love those old pickups. So much soul in those classics with the exterior wells and all.
Impressive how you tackled this challenge!
Thank you!
Thank God. I was really hoping you were going to make it a five window.thank you thank you thank
This whole series has been a great inspiration. Thanks for letting us follow along!
Yes I probably would have never started if it hadn't been for seeing what can be accomplished.
Thanks so much for following along and supporting the show!
Wow! I wouldnt have bet 2 cents it could look this good or be salvageable. Great job!
Me neither haha! Thanks!
Very nice job fixing the old GMC up. Looks great. I know what you mean about using it as a truck, I still use my 39 chevy pickup to haul feed for the chickens and used motor oil that I heat my shop with.
That's awesome! I love those trucks!
You are truly a craftsman sir, with much ambition.
Thanks for sharing your talents and expertise.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome accomplishment. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Thanks for watching!!!
You did a great job saving that rusted junk! Hope you don't leave it outside to rust again.
Timelapse is great. I have started doing all jobs in timelapse now, save so much time, and get alot out of the day :-)
Totally agree! Haha
The work you did was amazing. It looks great. Can’t wait until you start your next project.
Thank you Mike!
Reeeee
Loving the stroll down memory lane
Your young. And. Wise. Beautiful. Job. On. GMC. Very. Inspiring. Cold War. Motors. Must be. Proud. Of. Your. Work. You. Are. Very. Comic. Relief. Thanks. So. Much.
Thanks for watching!
I like American Restoration of Vehicle , they have a complete tools and accessory .
👍👍You created a great starting point for the new owner. well done Kyle.
Thanks!
Amazing work Kyle!
Thank you forsuffering on our behalf!
Thanks for suffering through the videos!
It is indeed a thing of great beauty. An excellent representation of talent,much respect from the great southern land
What a good looking truck! You have saved this truck. She looks like a cream puff. Always loved and cared for now that you have worked your magic. Super job
Thank you Joe!
Wow what a journey its been watching tis heap be transformed into something great!! Thanks for the ride Kyle!!
Thanks for following along!
thank you for let us join this beautiful job and thank you for showing your cats! Love your humor!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoy the cats!
I can remember when my dad would use theses old classic GMC and chevy trucks for his business. He would make wreckers out of them.
That's awesome!
Great job, please save as many of these old beauties as possible.
Months of pain... actually appreciating how these things are done and at the end, finally, an old pickup! You say it isn't perfect but it looks good on video, well done!
Thanks, things always look better on video, but hopefully it will be a good project for the new owner
Im 13 and I am restoring one of my grandparents old cars to keep for myself(just to drive up and down the drive way lol) but am super pumped. This just made me more exited. You did an amazing job. These are one of my favorite vintage GMC trucks.
Right on! Good luck with your project!
I like the way you weld with a torch light... very smart....
It was amazing to watch your talent at welding, cutting, engine replacing, transmission tuning, brake, suspension, exhaust, differential, electrical and steering repair plus rust removal, shovelling, sweeping, washing, scrubbing, wiping, polishing and vacuuming, along with dent repair, panel replacement, paint stripping and applying, swapping out parts, cannibalizing another vehicle, etc. Your coolest talent is your dry wit and your ability to keep me focused with humour. Great job!
It is great to see a person who is such an artist who can see the end at the beginning. Great job. I am impressed.
Awesome job
Really want to start my 52 3/4 ton Chevy wrecker. Spring time ⏲️!!🤠👍
Yeah, that's going to be a cool project! Good luck with it!!
after watching the whole series i developed adhd thanks .cant wait for next project
The cabin is metal without a doubt, it can only pick up some small parts, but the restoration came out wonderful, the car is class👍
There once was a man named Kyle,
with absolutely no sense of style.
For a truck he did yearn,
but no money he earned,
so he ended up with a pile!
Haha that was fantastic! Thanks!
It's always fun watching stuff like this.
Thank you Kyle for rescuing this poor thing from the precarious situation the previous owner put her in..
This was a great video of an unbelievable job bringing the old girl back to life. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Job well done Kyle. Results of your labor look fantastic.
Thanks Robert!
Looks great Kyle , I enjoyed it very much!
Thanks Robert!
I love that you didn't restore it to showroom shine.
This guy is freaking insane ( in a good way) how in hell was he able to do something like this alone..he a monster and deserves millions of subscribers.
Cool video ... Glad it's going to a good home and not some one like me that would probibly chop it up hot rod style ... can't wait for the next project ... 👍
Thanks Joe!
Great build, hope ya made money
Can't add much to what others have already said in praise. What persistence and resolve and above all faith in yourself.! I have always believed that in many cases, one who restores is better than one who creates. You give hope to others who are striving in life with their own unfinished projects and dreams. Dream on please, and let me find other videos made by you.
I came to this party late so it’s good to see the recap of this project all in one video. Thanks for putting this together.
Thanks for watching! The party never ends here
Thanks! It's always a pleasure watching your videos
Thanks Scott!!! I appreciate the support!
Great results bring on the next one Keep on keeping on cheers !
Thanks!
Kyle excellent job on the Truck and Good video The new owner is going to appreciate it
Thanks John!
After 75 years?? The cab really took a serious beating. Considering the elements of nature. Especially in Canada 🇨🇦. In the end, great restoration 👌👌
Congratulations on finishing the GMC! It looks great, can't wait to see the next project. Watching you splice those corner windows in makes me wonder how many people would notice if you only did one side and made a "4 window" truck.
Thank you Tom! A 4 window truck would definitely be good for a laugh!
Thank you so much Kyle. You really impressed me and I'm sure a lot of other people with this reconstruction. You made it fun and interesting. I'm going to miss this old girl, but I realize it's your business. I will continue watching your channel, you certainly are a legend. Terrific work. I'm looking forward to the next project. Rich - NJ - USA.
Thank you Rich!
Kyle, thank you for reminding us that even the crappiest of rust buckets can be returned to use with skill and determination and very modest resources. Looking forward to the next project!
Thank you!
this guy covers nearly half of the professions in this world, Respect++
Amazing Transformation! Thanks for all your hard work!
Thanks Barry!
I may never get to practice all of the tips you've shared with us but It gives me great pleasure to watch someone that takes great pride in their work.
I believe you are as disciplined in everything you do. It's obvious why you have the support of family, friends and fans. They know that any vehicle that's worth saving will be safe in your hands. Congratulations on the completion of this project.
Thanks for the kind words Ron!!!
This is real restoration. Watched a video recently of gas monkey "restoring" an old GMC truck Richard bought but he didn't use any of it. He ordered an all new custom feame, new fenders, bed, everything
Excelente trabajo te felicito here un profesional, resive un cordial saludo desde México..
You did a fantastic job Kyle!
Something you can look back on and smile. 😊
Congratulations!
Thanks Henry!