Watch an abandoned THACO KIA truck pulled from a river and rebuilt from wreck to like-new condition. The “Restorations Skills” team strips it down to the bare chassis, restores the axle, suspension, and flooded engine, then repairs rusted bodywork, repaints the cabin, and reassembles everything step by step. A full start-to-finish truck restoration packed with real mechanical work, deep cleaning, welding, and an insane final transformation.
00:00 – Introduction / Project Overview
00:20 – How the Truck Was Found: Abandoned & Submerged
01:11 – Disassembly Starts: Bed & Cabin Removal
02:06 – Interior Strip-Down: Doors, Seats & Dashboard Out
03:28 – Chassis Exposure: Radiator, Engine & Suspension Removal
04:35 – THACO KIA Truck Overview: History & Specs
05:58 – Popular Models & Why They’re Widely Used
08:10 – Rear Axle Restoration: Deep Cleaning & Repairs
09:22 – Repainting & Installing New Bearings and Bushings
10:38 – Chassis Reassembly & Safety Checks
11:30 – Engine Restoration Challenge: Flood Damage Analysis
13:30 – Complete Engine Tear-Down & Chemical Cleaning
17:23 – Engine Reassembly: Pistons, Bearings & Timing System
19:00 – Why “Restorations Skills” Craftsmen Are Experts
21:30 – Why Restoring Old Machines Matters
26:00 – Cabin Restoration: Welding, Panels, Safety & Repairs
29:00 – Body Filler, Primer & Signature Blue Paint
31:19 – Cabin Reinstallation, Wiring, Interior & Final Trim
33:05 – Truck Bed Restoration & Final Assembly: The Reborn THACO KIA
Restorations Skills
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