Recycling parts to build a top for our GMC roadster pickup.
More work on the roadster top, this round we chop up an old Buick and scavenge the roof and trunk and use the pieces to make the top for the 49 GMC.
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It's really incredible how you can take all those pieces and see each curve that's going to work and get them all together so it looks like you want. Mind blown!
I didn't see it until the end
This has to be the ultimate example of.. ''You use what you've got'' 👍😁👍
I love the way you just jump in and figure it out as you go ... This whole project looks way better than I ever thought it could when you started it..
Thank you for adding filming to your list of jobs in the shop. We appreciate the work and the effort it takes. And, you’re a master fabricator on top of it!
I like it!!! I’m glad the visor will work. I like it way better with it. It’s coming along. Keep up the good work
Never seen anyone this good at working sheet metal before
it bottles the mind...
I remember that the general's roof was a hot mess. You'll make it awesome Brent. You always do. Thanks for the video. You are awesome
I like the small visor idea and it fits in box ,keeps getting better every step of the way❤
Who knew a couple of front fenders, trunk lid and a roof from an old Olds would come together as your top. Win. Glad Ryder got his quad running, Pablo snoozed through this video.
Brent really is the 'Metal Magician' - he can take an eclectic assortment of random pieces of metal and piece the puzzle together. 👍👍
Hi Brent and Esther, it’s this kind of creative trial and error that has me watching this channel. Reminds me of the crispy fried franken (steam punk) car. Great to see young Ryder getting his quad fixed, almost independ3ntly , while you worked.
Just a thought about the vinyl roof..... Paint the steal to seal it, glue quarter or half inch foam to it then glue the vinyl to the foam.....and waterproof the vinyl ! Then go out and do wheelspins in the field whaahoo 🤪🙃😉😎
I'm amazed what you can do with parts and pieces. Proves that anything can be done when you have a sledgehammer, grinder and a welder. I can see the finished roadster now.
Really like where you're going with the top ! Nice to see Ryder working on his 4 wheelers and having fun riding it. And cool music, had a great time 🙏 Have a nice one Brent
Nice job on the roof 'buck' It's a great start. Love the visor front. I can see the vision. Look forward to more. Ryder looks happy with the progress on the 4-wheeler. He's back on the road again. Be safe and stay well.
Good stuff, I'm glad the visor idea will work, it really adds the perfect line.
The all time greatest mash-up of crap I've ever seen! At one point I thought "oh, it looks like a Studebaker", then you switched it up, and voila! It looks awesome!
Dude, you are an amazing craftsman and a fucking genius. Love watching your creations come to life. The world needs more people like you. Oh, and Pablo is the bomb diggity!
Great job on the roof Brent, i like the way you made it with the visor. Looks like Ryder was very happy to get his quad going again.. 🙂
😀👍 oh Brent it loooks GREAT...WOW lots o pieces Hey Ryder, yahooo what fun Take care all of you .. 🤠♥️
Great result, your imagination and patience paid off 👍
I've been in the Hospital so I get to binge watch my favorite KZheadr 😊 The top on the truck is turning out amazing! I like it the way it is , However I have come to trust your "Vision's" as they never disappoint ! Glad to see Ryder got his quad going . Godspeed ....
I love the fact that there is like 4 different car manufacturers on one vehicle!!
Roof Looks awesome Brent can't wait to see the finished product
So, the soft top is out and now a Hard Top. Cool 😎 Lot of extra fabrication. But you’re blessed with the skills to do pretty much what you’re feeling. Can’t wait to see this GMC put together. Thank you for sharing! 🥰💯👊👍
its amazing watching the work and ingenuity that's put into this project. just take parts from anything and make it work !
Brent, as others mention, I don't know how you look at fenders , roofs and trunk lids and visually process how you might be able to stich all of it together together tofit your vision and just fit on the truck. You are so talented. Your fab work is just amazing. Love watching
Two fenders a trunk lid and a roof lol!, nearly there :) love it!
It's a puzzle top Brent! It's coming together!
You have a really good eye for shapes, and the skills to make it happen! 👍👏👏
Hey Brent, after all that cutting and trimming you managed to piece together an amazing top even in it’s rough state it has a great look, great job can’t wait to see it finished in vinyl. Later
Your ingenuity is amazing, something out of scrap, I like it 👍🏻
It’s looking awesome Brent. What a great puzzle to work on.
Brent you are a Metal Magician ! Love this episode….
Great !!! Really impressed by the process you used to build this Carson top, because it wasn't easy to find the right pieces with the right curves. It's looking good. 😉
Really cool to see your vision of the top come together.
Beyond amazing how you pieced all of that together. Perhaps you should take up quilting!
Brent - your metal working skill is amazing. You have the ability to look at a complete roof skin from a car and visualize the sections of a curve that you well need to make a completely different shape for the roof of a truck. Unbelievable! What a talent! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. I really enjoy the channel.
I'm glad you kept the front visor looks good like that
After reading all the comments when it comes.to Brent's methodology to metal fabrication..."just trust the process "😂😂😂 it will speak for itself
Roof shape turned out great
Amazing work as usual! Dr. Frankenstein cobbling pieces together!😂
A few times on this build I was like omg that looks like crap then you amaze me with your awesome skills. Been looking foward to every video on this build. Thanks for what you do and the amazing videos.
Greetings Brent, I'm really liking the roof, it looks awesome. 👌 Nice work sir. Take care and be safe. 👍👍
Awesome build! Reminds me of a ‘48 GMC custom show truck built in 1959 by the Bernardo Bros. I am fortunate to now own it & am currently reviving & documenting it on my KZhead channel. I think you’ll appreciate the look they created!
I'm so glad that fits in the back bed. I really like that brow!
You have a real knack for this work Brent ❤️
Awesome stuff Brent. You never cease to amaze. Looking forward to seeing the next round.
Brent it’s starting to look really cool . You amazing at making stuff work. Pieces parts until it works😊
Definitely cool and I'm glad to see that visor worked out for fit in the bed, I dig it
Your minds eye is extremely acute.You never cease to amaze.
I think this looks super! A little dress up and it is there!!!
The top is looking good...see past the Frankenstein to the padded vinyl vision of a Carson and yer minty!! Good to see Ryder back on the quad 😎👍
the happy scientist, that's wicked awesome build
The, visor-roof is 100% awsome!!! 👍
Hi there Brett at least you got old cars and parts trucks for Parts mate
Thanks for another , Brother !
I love watching you piece things together. It's watching an artist's vision come to life.
The rear of the cab curve is a lovely shape👌🏻
Love watching you work. 👍😀
That low rider look in the roof and windows looks so kool
The top and the hood seems to be legit and is very clean, I think once u finish the final welds it will be a awesome looking vehicle. ❤️💐💐
Brent, you are a fabricating genius! Love watching you!! I hope Miller Lite is sponsoring you LOL 😅😅 can't wait until the next video!
Really coming together. Looks great.
Brent it amazes me how you put things together. you are awesome. good job.
Sooo awesome seeing it coming together! Keep up the good work.
Brent you are a wizard with sheet metal!!
Frankenstein roof, I love it!
You Sir are a fabrication genius. That removable roof is coming along quite nicely. Who knew that you could combine a trunk, a hood and a couple fenders and come out with a roof? Stay safe Brent.
Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...
Brent, you just keep at it until it works. Good job.
The mini brow looks good
Rocking roof replacement !
You never cease to amaze me. Awesome !
eight or nine pieces of metal. hours of fitting, adjusting, cutting, mind is blown...
Excellent video Brent :) also super looks great on 1949 GMC Hot Rod and comes together too step by step !
looking good Brent . Like all the other vids the process is what makes it alive
The way the roof came together is a lot like when you built the cab of the General. Weld, cut, shape.
Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
It's coming together. Looking good, I like it. Ronnie.
Definitely looks good Brent Great idea
love the roof work ,looking good
Great work Brent u amazed me incredible 😊 loved seeing u help puddings fab shop out (brake hose) u KZheadrs stick together liked the camera on the general looking over
Looks good that trunk lid was just what I was thinking now you'll need to make it solid
Hey Brent, enjoyed the video....I think your on the right track, looking good 👍 Ralph
Hey Brent! I think it is going to look and fit fine. Nice work. 😀😀
Great work, great vision, smart using trunk lid, 👍👍
Vision, you have the vision!
One of your best vids yet Brent. Your vision, patience, and skill are top quality. JOE
The way those gears turn in your head Brent and the end product leave me in awe!😉 Keep cutting and splicing!
Thanks for the video Brent.
Hat's off to you sir, the roof is looking good.
Amazing work Brent. Thanks for taking us with you on this ride. I think you got the length of the visor right. You were correct, sir, the Shorty visor looks like a bad haircut. Bowl cut no less. I got a big laugh out of that. Can’t wait to see the rest of the build. Keep up the good work!
dude..just coming back to say i really like how this turned out
Consider: Two thirds of a conduit/tube will make a usable top cap for the cab edge onto which you can weld the roof back and then just set it on the back of the cab and it will shed water and stay seated. Bo.
Your new shop is great! Amazing that you've reconditioned so many tools after the fire.
You are very talented,have a wonderful weekend.
Definitely keep the visor look good!!!!!
Absolutely genius when you're putting a idea together for a build, what a great vision you have creating something from the yard!!! Love the lines on PU as it comes to a finish
that oldsmobile truck lid almost looks the perfect shape. love watching the struggle you always find a way past it.