I must say you are one hell of a welder. You run your welder much hotter than I do, If I ran my welder that hot and at that speed I would have mounds but I do like the burn through to the back panel. My welds are not that pronounced in the back panel on most welds. I take my hat off to you Russ ;)
+Cary Lamari Thanks Cary. I have a lot to learn when it comes to welding. So far the only experience I have is just working on the car. I haven't welding any of the thicker metal yet. I had a lot of trouble before until I got this 180C. I really like this welder.
Looks really good Russ. Good tip on welding against the copper strip. I picked up some copper circular plates that I want to try to add 1/2 magnets to for sticking on the backside. Let you know how that works out.
+Idaho 2nd Gens Thanks Jon. Let me know, I have used some magnets in the past and sometimes the heat will break them. The bigger ones will probably work much better.
I find sometimes I have to run a bit of wire to get the gas to the nozzle right when I turn the welder on. It makes for a bad first weld, so I'm usually welding on scrap until it cleans up. The car is looking great.
Thanks that was a nice detailed video. Too bad about the bottle thing, seems to me they should not give you such grief about it. I believe you are correct the panel was punched that way seen it in other after market panels.
+Velvethamma Yep, that gravity wreaks havoc welding upside down. Wasn't too bad once I got the welder dialed in. I do need to get some ear protection for this.
In the area you were concerned about, I wonder if you cut two short pieces of angle iron, put one on the inside and one on the outside so it kind of sandwiches the metal between them. Then weld a long bar or pipe across the top of both of the angle iron pieces, then pushing side to side on the pipe you could kind of twist the center of the panel a little so one side will go in a little and the other will come out a little? Or you could just leave it like it is :). Can you tell little things like that bother me too! Great video!
I like the size tires and wheels on the back of your Camaro. When I get that far I will get with you on what size tires you have on the back. Also, I would like to swap a Steeljaw sticker for a double RR. thanks Jeff aka Steeljaw
Thanks Jeff, I will get you the tire size. These are just on there for a roller. I'm planning on using the stock Z wheels. I'm looking forward to seeing some more vids on your camaro. My address is Russell Reese, 3721 Caseknife Rd, Pulaski, VA 24301. Send me yours and I will get you a sticker in the mail.
My miller 130 has 3 heat settings, not a dial. I keep it on mid. setting. Could you comment on wire size,heat you are really helping me on my '71 RS. Clamps start adding up. Also, Your clarity on comentary is great. Thanks.
terry, I find that the smaller wire works best for me. I'm using the Lincoln wire and I think they call it a .025 size while others call it a .023. I find that works best with sheetmetal. I started out using a Miller 130xp. They are great machines. I still use it some today. I'm glad to hear the vids are helping.
You're doing everything right on the welding. I have a lot of bottles so I naturally rent them. Russ, your videos are awesome. What are you filming with?
+cw2lido On this particular part it was easier just to modify the new part. Most of the parts on this car are too far gone to repair. I would have liked to repair them if I could have got to them first. Even some of the nos GM parts I have still need some tweaking. The repos I think have really come a long way since that last few years.
+Harry Powers , Harry I bought the car in 02 and it was in pieces. I lost my dad late 03 and the car sit for a long time. There was times I thought about just getting rid of it. I have restored all of the drivetrain, and all the small pieces to the car and the only thing really left is the body work and some interior pieces. As far as hours go, I never kept track of them. This car should have been finished long ago.
+Double R Restorations I have a 64 c10 Stepside I'm working on....Having a hard time getting my wife to agree with it...she's trying to get me to sell it....
+Harry Powers It does help if your wife is onboard with the project. They are very time consuming and money pits. Maybe somehow you could get her involved. My wife and I go to shows together and look at cars. When we go on these trips I also take her to places that interest her also. She like the Tanger Outlet Shops.
+Harry Powers I had commented on one of Velvethamma's videos and sent him a link to a thread on a forum of my project. He encouraged me to make videos. Some time passed and we already had a camera so I decided to do an intro vid of the project. Sam at Classic Car Overhaul give me a shout out and that's how it all got started. It has also helped me stay motivated on the project and I have met some very cool people and made some great friends.
thx double RR excellent video .i am complete restoring my 71 and getting lots of help from your video.thank you again
Great to hear! I hope to be back on my 72 and making some new content soon.
Started watching this at the station some days back and got a call, finally got back to it , work is awesome , welds are beautiful as well , top notch
Thanks Roger. I appreciate that.
Wow awesome work I’m redoing my original 72 z28 your video is helping me a lot so I thank you for your content !
Thank you Walter. I'm hoping we are back on the 72 late spring this year. We have had alot going on lately
I must say you are one hell of a welder. You run your welder much hotter than I do, If I ran my welder that hot and at that speed I would have mounds but I do like the burn through to the back panel. My welds are not that pronounced in the back panel on most welds. I take my hat off to you Russ ;)
+Cary Lamari Thanks Cary. I have a lot to learn when it comes to welding. So far the only experience I have is just working on the car. I haven't welding any of the thicker metal yet. I had a lot of trouble before until I got this 180C. I really like this welder.
I'd say that was pretty awesome there Russ. Fantastic welds as usual. I want to see you doing some stitch welds soon!
+asicerik Thanks Erik. Going to have to get some gas before I can do any more. I may do some stitch welds on the doors.
Good job. Welds look great.
+Glenn Miller Thanks Glenn
Looks like you have a good technique with welding Russ. Keep up the good work.
+Darrylz28ss396 DarrylG Thanks Darryl
Great work.
Thank you
Looks really good Russ. Good tip on welding against the copper strip. I picked up some copper circular plates that I want to try to add 1/2 magnets to for sticking on the backside. Let you know how that works out.
+Idaho 2nd Gens Thanks Jon. Let me know, I have used some magnets in the past and sometimes the heat will break them. The bigger ones will probably work much better.
looks great there im going to be starting on a floor pan repair in a 87 iroc so it is going to be a busy summer here
+tlcbear2 Just checked out the iroc vid. That will be a great project. I'm looking forward to it. I still trying to catch up on your vids.
thanks yea i do put up a lot of videos lol
Very nice work!
Thanks Dan for the kind words
I find sometimes I have to run a bit of wire to get the gas to the nozzle right when I turn the welder on. It makes for a bad first weld, so I'm usually welding on scrap until it cleans up. The car is looking great.
+Greg's Garage, I probably should have done that. I usually do, but for some reason didn't. lol. Thanks Greg
You do great work.
+Carolina Man Thank you. I appreciate that.
Nice job Russ
+huck01955 Thanks huck.
Thanks that was a nice detailed video. Too bad about the bottle thing, seems to me they should not give you such grief about it. I believe you are correct the panel was punched that way seen it in other after market panels.
+MidwestMotoRider Thanks, Probably just going to have to buy an 80. Thanks for watching.
I also turn the heat down and wire speed up a touch when welding upside down. Gravity loves to pull molten weld pools to the floor 😀
+Velvethamma Yep, that gravity wreaks havoc welding upside down. Wasn't too bad once I got the welder dialed in. I do need to get some ear protection for this.
In the area you were concerned about, I wonder if you cut two short pieces of angle iron, put one on the inside and one on the outside so it kind of sandwiches the metal between them. Then weld a long bar or pipe across the top of both of the angle iron pieces, then pushing side to side on the pipe you could kind of twist the center of the panel a little so one side will go in a little and the other will come out a little?
Or you could just leave it like it is :). Can you tell little things like that bother me too! Great video!
+toolmike100 Thanks, and yes that probably will work. I think I will see how the tail panel fits before anymore changes.
I like the size tires and wheels on the back of your Camaro. When I get that far I will get with you on what size tires you have on the back. Also, I would like to swap a Steeljaw sticker for a double RR. thanks Jeff aka Steeljaw
Thanks Jeff, I will get you the tire size. These are just on there for a roller. I'm planning on using the stock Z wheels. I'm looking forward to seeing some more vids on your camaro. My address is Russell Reese, 3721 Caseknife Rd, Pulaski, VA 24301. Send me yours and I will get you a sticker in the mail.
Amazing how long it takes to get them just right. Think of when they were new on the line and how fast they went together.
+231flash That's true. They put them together quick back then.
My miller 130 has 3 heat settings, not a dial. I keep it on mid. setting. Could you comment on wire size,heat you are really helping me on my '71 RS. Clamps start adding up. Also, Your clarity on comentary is great. Thanks.
terry, I find that the smaller wire works best for me. I'm using the Lincoln wire and I think they call it a .025 size while others call it a .023. I find that works best with sheetmetal. I started out using a Miller 130xp. They are great machines. I still use it some today. I'm glad to hear the vids are helping.
Hey Russ can you help me out with some measurements? From the trunk pan up to were the trunk lid opening.
Sure thing Gonzo. Send me an email, z28dad at gmail.com. What year do you need this from, 72 or 81. I will get some pics tonight after work.
You're doing everything right on the welding. I have a lot of bottles so I naturally rent them. Russ, your videos are awesome. What are you filming with?
+txsviking Thanks for the compliments. That means a lot. You are an awesome welder. I'm shooting with a Canon Vixia HF R600 camcorder.
really came out nice great job later
+265chevy Thanks Hanson
Do you find you are having to tweak the aftermarket parts versus just repairing the one you pulled off?
+cw2lido On this particular part it was easier just to modify the new part. Most of the parts on this car are too far gone to repair. I would have liked to repair them if I could have got to them first. Even some of the nos GM parts I have still need some tweaking. The repos I think have really come a long way since that last few years.
Perfect!
+MrMach12004 Thanks Gary.
Welds came out really nice, that's to bad they won't sell you a 125 cfm bottle.
+Classic Car Overhaul Thanks Sam. Yep that's some crazy rules. Its a money racket.
how long have you been working on this car so far?
+Harry Powers , Harry I bought the car in 02 and it was in pieces. I lost my dad late 03 and the car sit for a long time. There was times I thought about just getting rid of it. I have restored all of the drivetrain, and all the small pieces to the car and the only thing really left is the body work and some interior pieces. As far as hours go, I never kept track of them. This car should have been finished long ago.
+Double R Restorations I have a 64 c10 Stepside I'm working on....Having a hard time getting my wife to agree with it...she's trying to get me to sell it....
+Double R Restorations wHAT MADE YOU START DOING VIDEOS?
+Harry Powers It does help if your wife is onboard with the project. They are very time consuming and money pits. Maybe somehow you could get her involved. My wife and I go to shows together and look at cars. When we go on these trips I also take her to places that interest her also. She like the Tanger Outlet Shops.
+Harry Powers I had commented on one of Velvethamma's videos and sent him a link to a thread on a forum of my project. He encouraged me to make videos. Some time passed and we already had a camera so I decided to do an intro vid of the project. Sam at Classic Car Overhaul give me a shout out and that's how it all got started. It has also helped me stay motivated on the project and I have met some very cool people and made some great friends.
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LOL, thanks for watching
That's too bad about the tank. I couldn't see the difference in the holes.
+Sam's Garage Thanks Sam, I guess I will just get the 80.