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
@@paulhopkins1905 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.
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.
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'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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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
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! 👍👍
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
I have a 1979 chevy c-10 scottsdale short box with factory bucket seats that I special ordered when I graduated from high school in 1978. the base price was 4200 and I added 1900 in options.
Jimmy: "I'm gonna keep the patina..." My brain: "He's lying, that has future art car/truck written all over it, the next time we see it , it's gonna have a venetian glass mosaic tile hood!"
Nice Jimmy. Save another one from the crusher! I think I would have fixed the trans cooler lines myself, and left the windshield for the professionals!
I was super confused for a minute there. Looked like you were gonna weld steel brackets to a plastic grille. 😳 I realize you do awesome work, but if you had pulled that off I would have had to re-evaluate my entire life...lol. Couple of spray cans of vinyl / rubber paint with make those door panels look like new.
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) 🤓 🌞
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!
The truck deserves a paint job. Patina is just another word for bad paint and rust. Also, I would have swapped the door pannels and got a new carpet or rubber floor mat. The seat is in awesome condition
Depends what you're into, I for one hate shiny and new! There's a saying for old cars "in rust we trust" because you can see it hasn't had any shoddy repairs done!
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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.
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 UA-cam channels.
@@mrshoeguy2477 agreed, that truck would look 1000 times better with a paint job
@@paulhopkins1905
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.
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 🙏🏼
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 so enjoy watching you ‘GO TO SCHOOL’. That gives me confidence to push my limits. Thank you 🙏!
Обожаю смотреть твои ролики. Особенно те, которые раньше были, где ты сидел в подвале, делал всякие штуки. 👍😉
Amazing! “They ain’t makin' new old trucks!” Cheers from Ontario
There is nothing to do, the old American utilities are the most beautiful! Today they have no personality, no soul... Bravo Mr. Diresta.
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 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.
Absolutely love the “step side” trucks. Coming along fantastic!!!!!
love how you call it a car brother
No Jimmy! You should put a own custom Diresta-grill on it instead. That would be awesome!
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.
A headliner and wood trim plus an auto! That sure is a fancy truck!
Mr. Diresta, I absolutely love that truck. Hugs from Alabama the beautiful.
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.
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.
Спасибо за то, что являетесь примером мотивации и трудолюбия! Лайк, однозначно!
I always enjoy watchin the Jimmy Direstorations . Enjoy seein you put older stuff back into use . 👍
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
I love pickups, davan in the cabin is cool, good old Chevy! Radiator grill, generally top!
I absolutely LOVE what you have done for this truck!
Fantastic work, Jimmy! 😃
I absolutely agree about the painting. The truck looks amazing like that!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
You handled yourself well to make this truck a respectable dependable daily driver,thanks for thinking about us🤗😎🤗😎
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.
Love the old Chevy trucks. Even when they have the wrong fenders.
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).
It is nice to someone as skilled as you struggle just as much as I do!
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!
I absolutely LOVE Chevy trucks from the 70s!! Great video!
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.
JD living his best life. Love you brother 👊🏼
Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Fab on. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Thanks for sharing. It was nice to see your new screwdriver set it use, Glad I ordered a set.
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Beautiful track Jimmy Diresta good job well done friend
Jimmy! ♥️😇
Good to see you!
That truck would look awesome painted with a matte clear.
Great looking truck.
love those had a sb k20 long bed c20 flatbed c30 with a 454
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 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
The sound of that motor is Just Fabulous :) Perfect job, stopped at just the right time!
Nice fix for that truck. Antenna should run through the center of the windshield. Great job on it!
One potential downside of soldering a connection like that is that if it gets hot again, you could lose the connection.
True.
Amazing that you were able to find a relatively rust free version of a late 1970's pickup here in The Great Industrial Northeast!
2DIRUSTA great scores on the truck, in rust we trust
Very Nice your truck.
I'm proud of ya buddy!!! You are a real mechanic now!!!!!
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Hell yeah, retro decal!
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! 🙏🏼👊🏼
Good Job guys,
Long bed step side is cool!
Stepside Chevy, my favorite body style truck. 👍
I feel your pain, I once had to install the windshield on a Agusta 109 helicopter, took me all day
Love your car collection!
I like square bodies, but there's just some extra to me with the step sides. This looks great.
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 am also a '77 model. that build is going to be awesome!
Is that a Holley Double Pumper you got under thar? 😂. Those engine bays were so huge the engines looked like toys.
We need a Jimmy Diresta "Sissy Stick" for us glass guys.
Mad max project
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
I love your truck Jimmy sending piece vibes with much respect thanks for posting.
Nice video. Hurts my hands, just watching it. I've never met an easy windshield replacement. : ) Mahalo for sharing!
That’s one cool looking pickup. Really made a good job of it
Great video
I buy "Parts Bins" like those from Sam's Club, only theyre light grey and the call them Bus-Boy Tubs - but they look the same
Derek from VGG has a concoction to enhance that patina.
Replaced one windshield in my 57 years. Payed someone else to replace a windshield a dozen or so times since. Its voodoo or black magic.
I have a 1979 chevy c-10 scottsdale short box with factory bucket seats that I special ordered when I graduated from high school in 1978. the base price was 4200 and I added 1900 in options.
Selling ??!! 😂
@@jimmydiresta 6500 diresta only
Jimmy: "I'm gonna keep the patina..."
My brain: "He's lying, that has future art car/truck written all over it, the next time we see it , it's gonna have a venetian glass mosaic tile hood!"
Jajajaja best part…stencil!!! 😉
looks to be a solid truck. gonna be a good one
Nice Jimmy. Save another one from the crusher! I think I would have fixed the trans cooler lines myself, and left the windshield for the professionals!
I was super confused for a minute there.
Looked like you were gonna weld steel brackets to a plastic grille. 😳
I realize you do awesome work, but if you had pulled that off I would have had to re-evaluate my entire life...lol.
Couple of spray cans of vinyl / rubber paint with make those door panels look like new.
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) 🤓 🌞
Jimmy: "To get me to the station".
Also Jimmy: "Guys, it took me 5 years to get to the station to get the hose fixed."
Those door cards come off pretty easy and I'm sure LMC sells the paint to make em good as new!
Awesome truck....
you should have made a custom grill with the CNC Plasma Cutter or a water jet. Big "Diresta" in the middle!!!!!
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!
Hey Jimmy, Is Spike still with us? I just recently started watching your channel and I loved watching Spike make stuff.
The apostrophe is supposed to be a placeholder for missing characters, therefore the 19 in 1977 get replaced with ' to make '77.
brilliant and brilliant again
So can you get this drivetrain into a reliable condition?
The truck deserves a paint job. Patina is just another word for bad paint and rust. Also, I would have swapped the door pannels and got a new carpet or rubber floor mat. The seat is in awesome condition
Depends what you're into, I for one hate shiny and new! There's a saying for old cars "in rust we trust" because you can see it hasn't had any shoddy repairs done!
@@TheMeta6 translation, I.can't afford a paint job lol
@@paulhopkins1905 yeah sure if that's what you think! Lol
Like the present patina, BUT, I think I'd just have to paint it... something unique, of course.
"Everything in my life is one big mice nest" 😂🐁 great video!
You might be able to get a spray on dye to restore those door cards Jimmy
19:23 waiting for Bigfoot to stroll through the woods.
"everything in my life is one big mice nest"
- Jimmy DiResta 2022
“Change da staata” 😂True Nu Yorka✨💫💎
so great truck❤️❤️❤️
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trabalheira heim Jimmy!!!!!!
There's a trick where you use a string to install windows in cars... I think it's probably way easier than what you are doing here with wedges.
You HAVE to do the ViceGripGarrage oil treatment to this beautiful beast! Keep that patina, but keep it from rusting to shi*t too.
The windshield job looks like one I wouldn't even attempt much less pull off.
Back in the day before GM declared "Thou shant see a trim fastener!"
might take a look at vice grip garage about maintaining your patina, he has a couple awesome videos about leaving old cars rusty.
We love Derick ❤️