Today I replace the rusty floor and rocker panels in my 1980 Toyota Pickup. Cutting out a rusty rocker panel on a vehicle and welding in replacement rocker panels or custom sheet metal is a long and tedious job. Being from Ohio, my truck is more rusty than average, so the rust also went up the inside walls of the cab and even into the engine bay. I used a reproduction floor pan, and cut the replacement rocker panel from a parts truck. I also had to fabricate a lot of additional pieces from sheet metal because the floor pan did not cover all of the areas affected by rust.
Products Used:
Vevor Plasma Cutter : https://s.vevor.com/bfP9P6 *Discount code: VVSALE5 for 5% off*
Wire Wheel: https://amzn.to/3lG8z6V
Corded Drill: https://amzn.to/3JDQvCs
Spot Weld Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3TBy8CT
Bench Vise: https://amzn.to/42upl9T
4.5” Grinder: https://amzn.to/3nhGS53
Cutoff tool: https://amzn.to/42DINRF
Locking c clamp vise grip: https://amzn.to/3K1R9ej
Aviation Snips: https://amzn.to/3LMe3b6
Ball peen hammer: https://amzn.to/40evZzA
Chisels: https://amzn.to/3yZHCy2
Switchable On/Off magnet: https://amzn.to/3X45sD1
Weld thru coating: https://amzn.to/40xiw5I
welding blanket: https://amzn.to/42M0lLs
Mig Welder: https://www.arccaptain.com/?ref=mgoljh4u
Auto Darkening Welding Helmet (recommended): https://amzn.to/3nleH4U
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Vevor Plasma Cutter review: https://youtu.be/d5XlYN0rrSM
Floor Pans: (As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase)
72-78 Full length L+R sides: https://ebay.us/CIanI0
79-83 L+R sides (exact ones I used): https://ebay.us/EhcPk1 or https://ebay.us/pBZ5yn
79-83 L+R sides w/ mount brackets: https://ebay.us/Oho88U
79-83 L Side w/ mount bracket: https://ebay.us/AbPsi0
79-83 R side w/ mont bracket: https://ebay.us/QwW7uJ
84-88 L+R sides: https://ebay.us/tH4tpE
84-88 L+R sides w/ mount brackets: https://ebay.us/PcKCxV
84-88 Full length L+R sides: https://ebay.us/vuY8PI
84-88 Full length L Side: https://ebay.us/ax3N1X
84-88 Full length R Side: https://ebay.us/jSYptl
89-95 L Side: https://ebay.us/PJqloU
89-95 R Side: https://ebay.us/1S8RGG
More videos of this 1980 project:
Rusty 1980 Toyota Pickup Truck Long Bed(s) Build Intro: https://youtu.be/fzanHIhF9-4
1980 Toyota Long Bed Rusty Cab Floors: https://youtu.be/hxMLLtuqnJo
More rusty floor repair (shorter version) https://youtu.be/lkc09fzc3AA
Cutting & replacing rusty rocker panel: https://youtu.be/JrmNcHkoDYs
Removing the Cab: https://youtu.be/KApQeVxUDI4
Removing the engine from bare frame: https://youtu.be/VTmT70RJgWo
Toyota 20R Engine Teardown: https://youtu.be/afJgrWThbS8
Removing the Bed: https://youtu.be/imb9VbzPupw
Prepare and Paint a Rusty Frame: https://youtu.be/gmFx6OUw7Xo
Update Suspension to install Drop Spindles on 1979-83 Toyota Pickup: https://youtu.be/3rF7W55DuaQ
Installing Steering Components on Toyota Pickup 2WD/RWD: https://youtu.be/zEvzK2jqhEE
Install Street Edge 3" Lowering Leaf Springs: https://youtu.be/SZtaLFsBB1Q
How to install Mini C Notch: https://youtu.be/ylkHDaurM6A
Remove 20R from truck: https://youtu.be/973j9fMEJQs
My used OEM Toyota Parts for sale: http://yota.6thgeargarage.com/
I don't have Patreon or ask for donations, but you can support the channel with some rad 'Yota gear from my store: http://6thgeargarage.com/merchandise/
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