There were several layers you peeled back there and repaired. In doing so, you've raised a very important issue with older cars...unless there is someone that cares and has the skills, this kind of rot can be missed quite easily (especially if someone with less scruples applied bog on cardboard and painted) and the vehicle gets registered in quite an unsafe state. I guess it helps create that crush zone that new cars have designed in ;) On another topic, your fabrication skills are first rate even when constraints reduce your standards!
Your fabrication skills are off the scale mate. Even knowing that all that hard work is hidden from view you don't cut corners. Considering the rusty mess you uncovered on the drivers side I think the finished job was amazing. Regards from Wales UK.
Thanks Micheal for sharing the repair work on this old ute. Like watching how different folks look at repairing certain items on older vehicles. Looks handy to have a shrinker/stretcher.
@@victorbitter583 The wreckers up here would only give you $50. Unfortunately most people lean that way. To buy the parts back though is a different story, it will cost you that much just to buy back the wipers.
That's okay Vic. It's a shame that all the knowledge that some people have here in Australia cannot be taught to students in school instead of all the mindless nonsense they are taught today. Australia of the past produced some of the best inventions that changed the world. The combine harvester being one example.
I used to do some “rustoration” 40 years ago. I can truly appreciate the work you do and the time involved. Also I think your channel portrays what can be done in a home shop with some basic tools and skill level. I’ll be watching and thanks for the videos.
Had the same plenum rust on my xc . You did good . And you treated it /rustproofed it . Top job . I love the end the commentary bloopers ha ha that’s how I lose my shit too
Good onya mate. Gunna be a ripper when It gets back on the road. I’m building an XG Ute at the moment. Just got my 408 clevo stroker back from the engine builder and the dyno. She put out 551HP and 518ft/lbs of torque at 4600. Gunna be pretty good for getting firewood!! Haha
Love your work , you make it look so easy, Wish This video was on last year , when I did the same exploration on my xa coupe , I removed the whole top fire wall from the join behind motor and yes she was full of rust both sides , I fell sorry for someone who has spent over $100,000 on xa xb GT and has no idea how rusted it is behind there , wouldn't buy one ($100k +) unless this area has been opened up and have proof it has been repaired, great work looking forward to the next video, cheers mate 👍
Would love to see a Cobra inspired silver paint over the arches and along the sill with a white pinstripe to break it up. would be fast, cheap and look awesome. cheers.
You're doing god's work there brother. Good stuff. One of these days I'm coming around there to sort that welder out. cheers. P.s. I think I've narrowed it down to a wire gauge problem.
Well done Mick that will last another 40years. You make it look easy.
Wot a gem. Cut n polish ready to go🤣👍👍👍
Bless ya for the saving
There were several layers you peeled back there and repaired. In doing so, you've raised a very important issue with older cars...unless there is someone that cares and has the skills, this kind of rot can be missed quite easily (especially if someone with less scruples applied bog on cardboard and painted) and the vehicle gets registered in quite an unsafe state. I guess it helps create that crush zone that new cars have designed in ;)
On another topic, your fabrication skills are first rate even when constraints reduce your standards!
What a mission as per usual. But good to see the old girls on the road again. The ending sounds like my shed on a good day lol. 😆
👏🏻 you bloody rippa 🍻🍻🍻👌
Amazing work. 👍
Your fabrication skills are off the scale mate. Even knowing that all that hard work is hidden from view you don't cut corners. Considering the rusty mess you uncovered on the drivers side I think the finished job was amazing. Regards from Wales UK.
Nice work mate another one saved.look forward to episode 2.
Thanks Micheal for sharing the repair work on this old ute.
Like watching how different folks look at repairing certain items on older vehicles. Looks handy to have a shrinker/stretcher.
BMW emblem?? As always excellent work!! Thanks for sharing
Excellent job as usual. Most people would have just taken it to the wreckers.
It's worth more than the wreckers would pay, even in it's non repaired condition.
@@victorbitter583 The wreckers up here would only give you $50. Unfortunately most people lean that way. To buy the parts back though is a different story, it will cost you that much just to buy back the wipers.
@@bobbebbington5356 Bob, what part of my post made me sound like an imbecile?
@@bobbebbington5356 Sorry Bob. That was a bit harsh upon reflection. I agree with you entirely.
That's okay Vic. It's a shame that all the knowledge that some people have here in Australia cannot be taught to students in school instead of all the mindless nonsense they are taught today. Australia of the past produced some of the best inventions that changed the world. The combine harvester being one example.
Well done once again Michael. As an XB owner long ago, Im surprised that there is any solid metal left as rust set when still quite new. Impressed.
I used to do some “rustoration” 40 years ago. I can truly appreciate the work you do and the time involved. Also I think your channel portrays what can be done in a home shop with some basic tools and skill level. I’ll be watching and thanks for the videos.
Great job. That looks like a lot of work!
Had the same plenum rust on my xc . You did good . And you treated it /rustproofed it . Top job . I love the end the commentary bloopers ha ha that’s how I lose my shit too
You make it look easy. But a lot of work there. Looks bloody brilliant Michael. Keep em coming champ. 👍👍
Good onya mate. Gunna be a ripper when It gets back on the road. I’m building an XG Ute at the moment. Just got my 408 clevo stroker back from the engine builder and the dyno. She put out 551HP and 518ft/lbs of torque at 4600. Gunna be pretty good for getting firewood!! Haha
nice work sir.
Love your work , you make it look so easy, Wish This video was on last year , when I did the same exploration on my xa coupe , I removed the whole top fire wall from the join behind motor and yes she was full of rust both sides , I fell sorry for someone who has spent over $100,000 on xa xb GT and has no idea how rusted it is behind there , wouldn't buy one ($100k +) unless this area has been opened up and have proof it has been repaired, great work looking forward to the next video, cheers mate 👍
Would love to see a Cobra inspired silver paint over the arches and along the sill with a white pinstripe to break it up. would be fast, cheap and look awesome. cheers.
You're doing god's work there brother. Good stuff. One of these days I'm coming around there to sort that welder out. cheers. P.s. I think I've narrowed it down to a wire gauge problem.
I never tire of watching you work your magic on sheet metal.
Was that drivers inner fender pieces made at the German devision of Ford?
Have you talked about your welder settings before? I'd be blowing holes welding.
how long did it take you to do those 2x sides? incredible work!
Probably about 50 hours.
Hey mate do you clean the rust buster off before you paint ?
Just a wipe with thinners or prepsol. This stuff is ok to paint straight on top of.
@@shellberightgarage legend thanks mate