Check Out Our Custom Rear Bumper For The GMC Roadster - Not sure I'm sold on it?
In this video we work on a custom rear bumper for our GMC roadster pickup.
00:00 Intro
02:12 Setting up milling machine.
04:38 Cutting up the Buick bumper
07:43 First test fit.
13:28 Cutting up the bumper some more
23:45 Welding up the bumper pieces
34:43 Building bumper brackets
Music by Epidemic Sound
Orange Marmalade - OTE
Machete Dream - Speedy The Spider
Golden Era - Mary Riddle
Withered Flowers - OTE
Storage Cellar - Sven Lindvall
Music By KZhead
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George Barris famously said "you cant see both sides at the same time" so dont sweat the differences.
Oddly enough, I apply the same logic to my beard. 😂
I think we all do lol @@russellmorgan5611
That was after two Barris guys did each rear fender sculpture slightly different on the famous Shinoda Merc and it sold for millions.
I think it looks awesome the way you have it give Pablo and Buddie a treat
After 30 years I'm retired from GM . I would rather have one of your creations than any of the cars have helped build in 30 years ! Keep up the good work my friend .
If I could ask the designers at GM one thing it would be, why did they made the trucks rounded and ugly from 2000ish on. Most Chevy fans like the square body of the 70s-80s. If they sold brand new square-bodies with a cabureted 350 right now they would probably sell a ton of them.
I’m also a GM retiree and totally agree with you
That bumper rocks! Your misdirected dimple die reminds me of something I read about the Amish ladies who quilt. They can make a perfect quilt, so they stitch a flaw in it because only God is perfect. There's the flaw in your quilt. This truck WILL be perfect.
You’re definitely on the right track with that bumper.
Really like the bumper tucked into the rear of the fender. It preserves the signature lines of the rear of the truck. Cool stuff, Brent!👍😎
Pablo won't tell. Treats for silence! Right pops!
Great to see a milling machine in your shop! 😄Truck is coming along great. This is gonna be a good one.
The rear bumper looks smart to me 👍
Live with a few days, then decide! Thanks for the video!
Love the bumper, for me it's your way is my way ! So can't wait to see it done. Great watching you do your art, thanks Brent
Great to hear it rumble last vid! Your lucky to have winter projects Brent! 😎
I was in love with the roll pan on the back. Then you put the bumper on and made it even more badass!! My truck is getting cooler by the minute! Cheers
Karl, I think the longer version will look better, but you have the eye for this. It's looking better all of the time, Joe
I like it! If we are voting leave it the way it is or shorten it to tuck in closer! Take care
Do you want the bumper to flow into the rear fenders?I would say yes.There is so much of your work that flows.The bumper should flow.
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity. The way you see things in your mind's eye and then turn that vision into something that is, in my opinion, a work of art is truly amazing. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see this truck when it's completed!!
I know what you mean. When he pitches an idea, I think in my mind, that won’t look good. When he builds it I think, that’s the way it’s suppose to look. He’s a pleasure to watch. 😮
Nice score on the new piece of machinery Brent! Bumper looks right on.
Fantastic! The background music at the end sounds like it came out of an old Clint Eastwood movie.
Finish the ends of the bumpers, right now it looks like a universal fit-all bumper. BTW it's coming along super nice!
Nailed it Brent . Beautiful ! I'd be in favour of the end extensions
I think the bumper looks great! He is a question; what can’t you fabricate? You are amazingly talented! Enjoy watching you build and your process. Thanks for posting.
Your fleet of personalized cars is awesome..when you're done with this project, take a picture of your fleet 👍🏼
follow and trust your gut Brent, make that bumper better , Your Intuition is always the best Decision ... 👍🏼
I like the bumper treatment Brent, it looks good the way you shortened it.. Exhaust all the way out the back is my vote.
Love the bumper and yes please modify the ends it really finishes it off. The modifications and time spent doing has really made this build
Awesome work Brent , I personally think bringing the bumper on around like your gut is telling you is the way to go. However you choose to do it will be fine. In the end you will be the one driving her. Keep up the awesome work…
I've been trying to get in your ear about a mill for a while now...nice to see you get another piece of the puzzle for the shop and your builds. You're gettin pretty high tech over there dude, I know these improvements and additions to your shop are going to pay off. Party on, Brent and Co.
I love the bumper it's perfect for the end look. Add the side pieces for sure on each side it needs it :-) God bless
I vote Yes, add the end cap spears to the bumper. Looking great!
Looks great Brent! I think you should go with finishing off the bumper ends. Graft those pieces back on and trim to fit. I'm loving this truck!!
Smartest man in the Room, you got a great creative vision for all your projects., Keep it up 💯
The build is looking great Brent.
Gotta love the CowDog zoomies when it's time to leave the shop. Oh yeah, truck looks great too!
Unreal work, it's really cool that you bring us along with your thought process. Side note, i think she should be clear coated to show the amount of work that went into it. Beauty truck
Brent everything you do makes a lot of sense to me , a couple of small filler panels on each side and you will be golden
I like the look with ends out farther on the fender. You amaze me at how you can visually see the look and then go for it. 👍👍
Hey Brent you have done it again another great episode and for the vote I like the idea of adding the rounded ends on and filling in the top near the guard. 👌
Yes add the pieces ❤
That bumper is gonna look good!
Do it! Would have been easier to pie cut first but who knew, huh. You’re absolutely right, bumper needs the spears
The bumper is taking shape. Really cleverly done. Well done Brent.
Leave room for the parachute mount 😮😅😅😅. Looks good Brent 👍
Doing a split bumper would be a cool look too for the rear
Awesome looking the truck is getting better and better
Yeah that looks really good and I bet you if you gave Pablo a couple of treats he won't tell anybody about it being crooked. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦🐕
Hello from NB Canada, good looking set up!
I've seen you pressed the holes of the brackets in the same way ! Hahaha ! It's a part of my job too, so I see things many others don't see ! Anyway, it's under the truck, and you are the only one to know.😉 At first the bumper seemed to be too much, but when you put the tail lights on, it made sense. The idea to adjust the end of the bumper with the fender makes sense too. I think you are on the right way, this truck will be really awesome !!!😉
Looks good . Reminds me of a 1962 Impala .
Add the tips to the bumper. It does finish. The look
I personally like the way the bumper looks now, but of course I trust your judgement!
The bumper turned out great.. When you make the fillers it will finish off the rear. You do amazing work for sure!! Oh, Pablo is totally cool!! What a fabulous companion!
Looks great, and yes add tips.
I think the bumper looks awesome just the way it is. Nice job
Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...
Looks perfectly fine Brent 👍
Like it 😊l like the way there are no bolts showing on the outside.
Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Awesome Brent...c ya in the next one....🤠 sure coming along... 👍 thx
You gotta love Bruno, when he is telling you that it is time to go in.
Pablo
@@JustinPaul1st Yeah, sorry Pablo.
Great video, Brent. Undecided on the bumper.
Definatley straight off the bat on first sight the bumper just works🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Definitely think that is a good look for the rear of the truck. Good job . Good video.
Either of the two choices would work. Think you’ve got it spot on first time. Amazing how these bumpers have transformed the back end. Very interesting..
Cool stuff. I'm digging the wider version of the bumber . Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎
I like where you are going with this. Finishing the points, filling the holes between the bumper and fender, and seeing how it looks is my vote!
Agree with that, it's the wY to go. Fitzy Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Brent if your gonna do the 4pipes on the side do a 3in box tip. Would sounds rumbly.
Cool idea on the bumper
Possibly add an inset dimension/line to the truck fender that will blend into the bumper? Great work, and Pablo won't say a word...as long as he can't get to the treats...LOL
Looking great Brent! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍
Your creativity still amazes me Brent.
Wow I wasn't expecting a bumper surprise surprise surprise.
Extend the bumper sides it makes for a cleaner line keep up the good work I enjoy watching the videos love the work you do😊
squeeze your bumper in to where the ends are part of your flow lines of your bed another nice video love this
I like that rear bumper as it is now, it looks right to me!
I got out of youtube jail.. Once again Great Timing , with your videos, Kudos.. Take Care .
Love the truck, coming along great. So this is just a comment, not a complaint - but every time i see the back end, I see my old 72 Chevelle. Not that that's a bad thing lol, just saying, I can't not see it. Can't wait to see this in paint, give Pablo some treats for us!
Turned out nice Brent. Thanks for the video.
One of the things I like about your videos is that you don't waste my time with a 15-30 second lead-in composed of channel branding/fluff at the very start. You get right down to business. Nothing annoys me more than having to sit thru some cheesy branding for a channel that I'm already familiar with. Please don't change a thing.
What a crazy transformation from what it was... I honestly don't like it as much as the 54 we put to the side with the blown motor.. can't wait to see the 54. Still liked every episode I've ever seen many years of liking to a great teacher.
The bumper looks awesome as it is.
I like the bumper as is without adding to the ends. It’s nice neat and tucked
Bumper fits the truck nicely
I like the bumper the way it is. One main challenge for any artist is to know when to stop. Lots of art pieces suffer from "shoulda stopped." Simple is good. Less is more.
Brent, who am I to give you advice. I know it's more work, but since you asked and it's not my work.....I like adding the pointed side extensions back on. Looks more finished to me. Either way this truck is coming out fantastic. One of my favorite halfass builds.
Looking great the bumper cap the ends
All coming along great! Think it needs the bumper extensions.
I think the 1965 impala tail lights would look the best. 1 tail light in the fender, followed by the back up light in the first hole of the tailgate and the tail light in the second hole.
I’m also unsure on the bumper. But I can’t wait to see what you decide! Thanks as always for the fun and education. 😊👍👍
Thanks for another , Brother !
I like the finished ends. Excellent tunage.
LOL... Pablo's eye contact was saying... No, not really, Dad, I'm ready to go inside. LOL
Just another opinion... If you look at the bed rail top and then the angle to the bottom, you will see the finder top to the end of the bumper is the same angle. I think it fits and should stay the way you have it. The truck looks really good for sure!!
Amazing, simply amazing
Great job with the entire "aft" end of the truck!! Thanks for the videos!!
Somehow, I am reminded of a Corvair rear end / back view... not a bad thing, but just what I am seeing! Love the custom look!
15:30 GO FIND a better broader radius corner for the transition then so it the bullet nose can blend to it. So close.
Enko has a lot of goodies. Nice. Mill, Brent. I am enjoying your new shop. Although the new is back to the old. Ronnie.
I like the look of the extra crome piece you want to add on, it will look more finished and a flowing look.
Love it Every one different than the last. Be well. Hi Ester.
It's gone from a Corvette look to a corvair look. I like it .👍
I've been catching up on your older stuff and I'm enjoying it love the model A build a lot