Hey man... you inspired me to get it done. If I hadn't found your videos, I might have put a lot money into it, but most likely burned it. The Scirocco is my first project, I never restored anything and barely even welded anything on a car before. After I watched the videos, I bought some of the tools that seemed handy and after that I literally only had to follow your instructions/actions. Especially the work on the bottom of the a-pillar, the corner piece I admired and I wanted to make it exactly as perfect as in the video. I didn't.. :-D but compared to the other side I had done previously, WORLDS between them. Well this was overdue for 2 years now. You know it's not that I just found a good video on how to fix my "problems". I FOUND THE BEST DIY VIDEO ON HOW TO DO ANYTHING CONCERNING EVERYTHING I EVER LOOKED UP IN MY LIFE! All essential steps were documented, easy to reproduce and just a salotary experience on how and how much to cut away and what tools to use for the tasks waiting... topped with the perfect soundtrack. :-) I guess I am saying thank you! Greetings from Hamburg
@@rowflopar1 Sir, I was watching an episode of roadkill and bad music was playing as usual in car shows and then I immediatly had to think about your great soundtrack. would it be too cheeky to ask you for a "mixtape" ? 🙂But I might send it to Finnegan & Freiberger...
Very good job! This was my first car in 1984. A Scirocco TS from 1975. I was 18. Even then, I had a lot of welding work and other things to do before I set off on my first trip. Beautiful memories. Greetings from Manfred from Germany!😀👍
Metal work isn't easy, but you sure do make it seem like it is haha. Keep the videos coming, maybe make a video on the actual process of what needs to be done in order...cut out metal, grind around the area, weld through primer...etc if possible :) Would help out a lot.
Thanks, I should have the next video ready in about two to three weeks. I try not to talk too much and bore people. I would rather let my work speak for its self. I also try to keep the videos under 10 min. I think if the videos are too long and I talk too much people lose interest? I appreciate your comments and will keep them in mind as I edit the next video.
Step one cut out the rust. Two weld in new metal and three grind down your welds. Most importantly be sure to watch my next video :) should be ready in a week or two. Good luck with your '79.
Sorry, no sheet metal vids coming soon. I am rebuilding a VW diesel motor for my truck and was thinking about a short vid on that. Thanks for watching.
hello there......nice mk1. i allways used to love them when i was a kid.there are not many good ones left here in germany.so its nice to see someone puts some life back into it. very good overall vid and the music is outstanding relaxing while watching. i own a vw dasher 1978 in almost mint condition in panamabrown. so far i only had to weld in new flares on the back....hopefully it will stay like that for a long time to come. its lowered about 90/60 with fully polished 6x15 vw bbs RA wrapped in bridgestones 165.50.15.....and a small 320mm steeringwheel....nothing else...no gimmicks. i have a question.... why is it that you choose rather small patches on the floor? i was just wondering... how is the situation with parts where you from? www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de you might find some things you need....if you not allready hip to the site....✌🏽 once again thanks for the nice vids. greetings from germany
Thank you for the link I will check it out. I used floor patches 12" wide because the tool I have to shear, bend and roll is only 12" wide. I also found it easier to make small panels because if I messed something up or cut to much off and had to redo it. I like your style "no gimmicks" you don't need gimmicks if your ride is not a dime a dozen.
so much rust in the inner seal. maybe you should consider replacing whole inner seal!? its going to pop up few years later. heated, moist metal with older rust issues. gonna be painfull to throw all these things that you have done right into the garbage
Hey man... you inspired me to get it done. If I hadn't found your videos, I might have put a lot money into it, but most likely burned it. The Scirocco is my first project, I never restored anything and barely even welded anything on a car before. After I watched the videos, I bought some of the tools that seemed handy and after that I literally only had to follow your instructions/actions. Especially the work on the bottom of the a-pillar, the corner piece I admired and I wanted to make it exactly as perfect as in the video. I didn't.. :-D but compared to the other side I had done previously, WORLDS between them. Well this was overdue for 2 years now. You know it's not that I just found a good video on how to fix my "problems". I FOUND THE BEST DIY VIDEO ON HOW TO DO ANYTHING CONCERNING EVERYTHING I EVER LOOKED UP IN MY LIFE! All essential steps were documented, easy to reproduce and just a salotary experience on how and how much to cut away and what tools to use for the tasks waiting... topped with the perfect soundtrack. :-)
I guess I am saying thank you!
Greetings from Hamburg
Thanks so much. Glad I could help keep another VW on the road. Thanks for watching.
@@rowflopar1 Sir, I was watching an episode of roadkill and bad music was playing as usual in car shows and then I immediatly had to think about your great soundtrack. would it be too cheeky to ask you for a "mixtape" ? 🙂But I might send it to Finnegan & Freiberger...
Very good job! This was my first car in 1984. A Scirocco TS from 1975. I was 18. Even then, I had a lot of welding work and other things to do before I set off on my first trip. Beautiful memories. Greetings from Manfred from Germany!😀👍
Like your metal works. Very impressive! Looks like I have good guides and examples for my "rusty" work too ;) Thank you!
Damn son - nice work. Working with thin sheet metal is always a pain. Keep it up.
Genius at work !!! Nice job saving another MK1
Uh, and amazing soundtrack! Great work.
Thank you.
You are the man... I'm going to do this to my mk2
Metal work isn't easy, but you sure do make it seem like it is haha. Keep the videos coming, maybe make a video on the actual process of what needs to be done in order...cut out metal, grind around the area, weld through primer...etc if possible :) Would help out a lot.
Thanks, I should have the next video ready in about two to three weeks. I try not to talk too much and bore people. I would rather let my work speak for its self. I also try to keep the videos under 10 min. I think if the videos are too long and I talk too much people lose interest? I appreciate your comments and will keep them in mind as I edit the next video.
i would love to get some tips or advice currently starting the rust repair on my 79 golf
Step one cut out the rust. Two weld in new metal and three grind down your welds. Most importantly be sure to watch my next video :) should be ready in a week or two. Good luck with your '79.
Thanks ye only 19 and scared to break something ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Im 23 and afraid of the brittle plastic from the mark 4 platform. I have to tackle the rockers soon with some new metal
amazing metal job. i have one scirroco mk1 but my roof and my hood is dead if you know that parts let me know
Amazing work! Really inspiring!
What model/type welder are you using?
Thanks, I have a Lincoln 180
will there be new sheet metal vids in the near future? commented before
on one of your video's, here in holland people would call you a real
vakman!
Sorry, no sheet metal vids coming soon. I am rebuilding a VW diesel motor for my truck and was thinking about a short vid on that. Thanks for watching.
@@rowflopar1 cool!
Well you impressed me with your choice of music dude :) Work is just normal for me, I guess it is great than lol :P Old school - like me ;) respect
Did you spray wax on the bare metal inside the rockers? Does that really work? What kind of wax is it
I paint all metal then used 3m cavity wax. It helps with rust. Thanks for watching.
How did you paint inside the rocker after welding it shut? Nice sombrero
Weld through primer, it won't catch on fire. Primer, weld then paint if possible. It gets hot in San Diego and the sun can be intense.
Your cutter how big?
The Three-in-one is 12" The cutter is 10" I wouldn't recommend the three-in-one.
Sorry, but what is the 3 in 1?
The three in one cuts, bends and rolls sheet metal. I will show it roll sheet metal when I finish the driver side.
We want to see more videos!
Thanks, I'm working on the passenger side now.
Perfect, we hope for new video.
hello there......nice mk1.
i allways used to love them when i was a kid.there are not many good ones left here in germany.so its nice to see someone puts some life back into it.
very good overall vid and the music is outstanding relaxing while watching.
i own a vw dasher 1978 in almost mint condition in panamabrown.
so far i only had to weld in new flares on the back....hopefully it will stay like that for a long time to come.
its lowered about 90/60 with fully polished 6x15 vw bbs RA wrapped in bridgestones 165.50.15.....and a small 320mm steeringwheel....nothing else...no gimmicks.
i have a question....
why is it that you choose rather small patches on the floor?
i was just wondering...
how is the situation with parts where you from?
www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de
you might find some things you need....if you not allready hip to the site....✌🏽
once again thanks for the nice vids.
greetings from germany
Thank you for the link I will check it out. I used floor patches 12" wide because the tool I have to shear, bend and roll is only 12" wide. I also found it easier to make small panels because if I messed something up or cut to much off and had to redo it. I like your style "no gimmicks" you don't need gimmicks if your ride is not a dime a dozen.
whats the thickness of the sheet metal
I used 18 and 20 gauge.
govwgo i had just got a rabbit truck and floor are shot but this video gave me hope keep it awsome vids
Glad I could help, you can do it. The floor pan in a truck is about half the size.
so much rust in the inner seal. maybe you should consider replacing whole inner seal!? its going to pop up few years later. heated, moist metal with older rust issues. gonna be painfull to throw all these things that you have done right into the garbage
Awesome content. Are you a tin knocker by trade?
No, I service copy machines.
ahh yesss