Saving A Cosmo - Making & Joining The Quarter Together Plus Starting The Nose Cone

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  • Another progressive week on Bardan's L10a.
    Stepping further into the deep end with larger and more complex panels -
    I got the light bucket, lower and upper quarter panel sections made and joined together then also got more than half the nose cone made.
    Using the good Cosmo to reference from has revealed how out of shape this one is and the damage that needs to be rectified before continuing the passenger side.
    It's starting to look like a car again with nearly one side of the car remade/roughed out, ready to add more and more detail to each panel.
    I'm gaining much more of an understanding of certain shapes by attempting these panels and can't wait to look back in a years' time to see how much I've learned and improved.

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  • @Nitrosine
    @Nitrosine ปีที่แล้ว +17

    As someone who started metalshaping a few years ago I can only applaud you for showing all the pains and struggles there are to it without hiding any part of the process. Keep it up! Great content as always

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks mate. It's definitely not as easy as TV shows make out haha.

  • @tonynightingale4400
    @tonynightingale4400 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hi , I've only just found your channel and straight out of the box , I'm totally blown away by your craftsmanship and attention to the smallest detail . It's such a pleasure to observe and enjoy your work and your modesty in saying you can and want to learn and improve for your own sense of perfection......Thank you for your contribution to the endeavour of self improvement, something that is sadly missing in the world today.......Please keep up the excellent work you do ... greetings from the UK.😅😅😅😅

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks mate, im still very average but slowly improving in skill level, I find being fussier as each day goes on really helps you do better work, i like those little moments while struggling and self teaching yourself to do something that it finally starts to make sense and you understand it more,
      I absolutely agree. This day and age everyone is so accustomed to everything being instant that they are uninterested in hard work or are so used to seeing 10 years of a build in a 30 second video/TV clip in which they will never understand the actual effort involved.

  • @owenschicker9211
    @owenschicker9211 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for making and sharing these videos. What you are doing is awesome.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are primitive but glad you like them!

  • @PatricioGarcia1973
    @PatricioGarcia1973 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your channel popped up on my recommended after watching the Yorkshire Car Restoration’s Cosmo project. Just binging all your videos now, amazing panel fabrication skills. And me being from Argentina, have never seen a Cosmo in real life

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate, yeah not many people have seen one in real life. I've never seen a driving or complete one, just a bunch of rusty and beat up shells 🤣

  • @leighharron
    @leighharron ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love watching you doing this, you’re very humble for a fella that’s knocking out such great work. It’s all looking great from here 👍👍👍

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. Just a pleb in a shed doing better work than the day before.

  • @johnmarsh2078
    @johnmarsh2078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God's Teeth .... bodyfiller must have been cheap when this beastie was bogged up. Filler 1/2" thick. Looks loke dental plaster. A job for the brave .... i initially thought you'd found repair panels commercially pressed. What a hero making them from scratch! Bravo, three cheers etc. A true Michael Angelo in sheet metal.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate. Insane how thick it is on old mazdas. I've lost a 5" cutting disc in an rx3 quarter panel before🤣. I wish there was reproduction panels available, unfortunately the hard way is the only option.

  • @anglicakXR
    @anglicakXR ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I simply love watching you making miracles. Thank you for sharing with us.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them!

  • @bobthebroken3773
    @bobthebroken3773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am really enjoying the content! True craftsmanship. Looking forward to more.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate, many years to go!

  • @InertiaEFT
    @InertiaEFT ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Once again, 10/10. My only gripe is I wish I could watch more of this lol. This is extremely high skill compared to almost everyone I've worked with in NA, especially since you've said you're self-taught.
    There were so many stages in your work where most people would just stop, grind, fill. The fact that you carry on and get it that much closer to 100% makes this much more enjoyable to watch.
    Personally, I'd love to watch as you go through the final dressing process of your welds. After fitting the patch, where I struggle most as getting the transition between patches to be seamless, without the little dimples that you pointed out around your quarter's bodyline.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. It's a grind that's for sure, I'm still trying to figure out the best methods haha, I usually do it the hard way a few times before figuring out an easier way.

  • @xjs36
    @xjs36 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work man. A couple of TH-camrs I recommend regarding making body panels they are both self taught.
    Runge Cars, he’s showing in detail how he makes his cars.
    Brough Built, he’s making a D type Jag from scratch and shows in detail how to make the panels.

  • @LobbyDaLobster
    @LobbyDaLobster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your skills are amazing. Especially if you have no formal training. In contrast - I hung a picture for my wife tonight. It took just under an hour to get it straight and I made 7 holes in the wall for two nails .

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate yeah just me teaching myself by mistakes 😅 If it helps I also do a few holes when hanging pictures 🤣

  • @herbiederby3394
    @herbiederby3394 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are conquering that sheet metal work indeed 💯 super nice work too🙂👍

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @Mark-RD350
    @Mark-RD350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I think you're doing a great job on such a curvy car an teaching yourself as you go just keep going bit by bit you'l get there an they're such a lovely car, you definitely have a future in it, look forward to seeing it finished.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 👍

  • @McGlynnOnMaking2024
    @McGlynnOnMaking2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, great work man.I know what that feels like chasing wobbles and waves over a large panel like the side you just built. Really nice, those are some trickery shapes to make.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate, yeah it's stressful when you don't know what you're doing like me 😅

  • @lowstandards5269
    @lowstandards5269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So good seeing the complete side looking brand new.

  • @davidlemottee2063
    @davidlemottee2063 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bravo - your skills are awesome. I've seen some amazing car restoration projects and your work is up with the best. Thanks also for making these videos - enjoy watching each one.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate im slowly improving. Still very average and far from where I'd like to be.

  • @reneandreassen4599
    @reneandreassen4599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super nice project, i want to see more, trust you are doing a great job. a very cool and special car too 👍🏻👏🏻

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! 👍

  • @ocean5377
    @ocean5377 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maestro u r a very humble man

    • @notevn
      @notevn  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only way to be, there is always room for improvement

  • @mackaman1964
    @mackaman1964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic work again, like that you leave in the failures with making the panels

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not learning anything if you're not making mistakes.

  • @trevorcourt2306
    @trevorcourt2306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looking amazing
    Thank you for sharing this journey

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm loving watching you build these cars, your doing an amazing job, also saw a UK based company doing one of these too, mentioned that an Aussie fella was doing one in their comments, Rj in NSW

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. I reached out incase they need any spares as I have a heap of standard parts we won't be using.

  • @hubertbelden652
    @hubertbelden652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job sir 👍🇺🇸

  • @bobfrankish8883
    @bobfrankish8883 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Nathan. Just like others have said, I'd never heard of a Cosmo before seeing one on Yorkshire Car Restoration channel. I have just watched all your videos, and let me tell you, it is nice that you are so humble, but your skills are already on a ridiculously high level. I am really looking forward to following your progress from now on.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey mate, thanks for the kind words,I'm very far from where I want to be, but can only get better from here, thanks for watching.

  • @yorkshirecarrestoration
    @yorkshirecarrestoration 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    some nice work there 👍there arent many people who manage a large panel on the English wheel , most do it in sections as your doing :)

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate, yeah its way too dangerous with only 1 person, I did end up running the through the wheel myself to really finish it off and it went well, albeit I was sweating bullets thinking I was going to ruin it after days of work making it haha. Hopefully back on the car this week.

  • @bradcross2
    @bradcross2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats some good progress you got there keep it up

  • @Nocabishanienty75
    @Nocabishanienty75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspirational work 👌🏼

  • @CRILIKk
    @CRILIKk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work , so good to watch. Cheers

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @rob-nb7oc
    @rob-nb7oc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You, Sir, are an artist and a craftsman. Thank you for sharing.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you kindly

  • @eduardogarcia3049
    @eduardogarcia3049 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the channel. If you could show some more of the hammer work, that would be fantastic.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate will try to add more during the work clips.

  • @punkbloater
    @punkbloater 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing work man!

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers man

  • @christopherc7075
    @christopherc7075 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow, I only just found this project, but this looks amazing so far. The Cosmo is one of my favorite 60s designs, so im really happy to see one being saved and restored. Out of curiosity, evem though this is way ahead, have you considered using one of Mazda's modern colors for this car's paint? I'd imagine Mazda's Soul Red (or Crystal) would look amazing on their classic body...

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I actually have no idea for a color ,I am the most indecisive person when it comes to choosing a cars color, it's easier for me if the cars already a color haha.

  • @de240okey
    @de240okey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sunday morning relax with Cosmo Wizard 😁

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sunday night here 😅

  • @tonywilliams9145
    @tonywilliams9145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work. I am lucky that your channel appeared in my TH-cam selections. Looking forward to the next video!

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate.

  • @andrewdavis5650
    @andrewdavis5650 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So amazing mate, you have awesome skills, patience and approach to this. Love watching and thank you for sharing.

  • @Luca_rotary_miat
    @Luca_rotary_miat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're doing an awsom job mate bringing back these three iconic cars😁🤙

  • @proautojapan6152
    @proautojapan6152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your doing a great job mate 😊👍 well done

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate

    • @proautojapan6152
      @proautojapan6152 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notevn I personally would be interested in seeing the process of your metal working, im not familiar with some of the terms you use? 🤷‍♂️ maybe you can do a vid on a panel and explain what your doing ? So that i can understand more. Im a mechanical engineer and have always loved and respected this trade, metal shaping. I wouldnt know where to start. Find it so complicated like art. Heaps of patience- which i dont have haha.
      Anyways love the content.
      Let me know if your willing to sell your Datsun shop truck he he 😎👍 would love to drive that around for years. Very cool

  • @danielkoch4572
    @danielkoch4572 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work! I love every upload and eagerly await the next one!

  • @markshearer1831
    @markshearer1831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    try wheeling the top area/ Have a look at Bespoke on slightly cross wheeling lightly across the panel rather than length wise it will help with blending the lumps and bumps. Amazingly good job and a huge challenge your killing it dude

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate yeah I don't trust the panel size in the wheel at all. If I had someone here to help hold it I'd try wheel those blends but no chance I'm risking it solo haha.

  • @AshGilly182
    @AshGilly182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nath! Keep it up man! Your a magician!

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate

  • @StolpSkott53
    @StolpSkott53 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely crazy

  • @drumtochtyglen
    @drumtochtyglen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful tin bashing, thanks for the videos!

  • @AndyJBuilt
    @AndyJBuilt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoying the progress mate, keep it up 🤙🏻

  • @matthewmills2665
    @matthewmills2665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome as always ❤

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate

  • @kerinmccarthy2
    @kerinmccarthy2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aye bud
    My nan had a cosmo, the bolt holes were for the factory outside speakers.
    Cheers. hooroo

  • @kickasspeanut
    @kickasspeanut ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work. keep it up!

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, will do!

  • @johnluppino5214
    @johnluppino5214 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great work could you please show how you shape the panels from start to finish more if possible thanks

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate I have tried to add more "during the work" clips in the next video.

  • @ezequielsouza7944
    @ezequielsouza7944 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Time lapse is good

  • @reijerlincoln
    @reijerlincoln ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "stretchy metal". LOL.

  • @mystere485
    @mystere485 ปีที่แล้ว

    the difference in the front end is early cars had a bolt on lower fascia and the newer ones were welded/brazed on.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      I did think that but my one is 3 numbers earlier than the black one which is bolt on. And the green epoxy one is 120 numbers after. So In that theory mine should be bolt on. I did assume it's had a series 2 front put on but there is only factory welds up front. Probably just one that was missed as they are all series 1.

  • @Tripmaster2006
    @Tripmaster2006 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing progress. do you know, how many hours are you putting into the individual panels?

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do have it all written down but they are all only roughed out at the moment. There is many more hours adding details and finalising.

  • @jamesdills6720
    @jamesdills6720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully you can get a decent camera with a tripod and a good handle. Your work is exemplary.. might as well capture in higher detail (resolution) and more angles... Subscribed!

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be nice.
      I listen to music from my phone so when I'm doing time lapse/other angles the music stops and I'm working in silence 😅

  • @phill2009c6
    @phill2009c6 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Won't the panels be larger coz your making them overtop the old ones? Never the less your doing a great job l know it's f@*king hard to do👍

    • @notevn
      @notevn  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah 0.9mm larger overall if overlapped on an opening, but can tighten the openings once old panels are removed out of the way.

  • @Chuffy664
    @Chuffy664 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does it ever get disheartening knowing once you've made and "finished" one panel that you have to make doubles again?
    Also... Would you think back stepping your welds help with lowering the amount of distortion you get? Or just because its such thin material its going to move and cup either way?

    • @notevn
      @notevn  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha not only doubles sometimes 3 of the part if the 3rd one needs it, but atleast it's easier the next time round and you know what you're in for instead of going in blind.
      As for the welding , I have no idea, I'm still learning 🤣

  • @ADudesRotary
    @ADudesRotary ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may have missed it, are these series 1 or 2 cars? Enjoying the build, fascinating to see the complexity in the body panels and how you go about creating the shapes.😊

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate it's hard work.
      and all 3 are series 1 cars (343 made , probably half that left)

    • @toomanycars4800
      @toomanycars4800 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notevn If so, I'd guess one of them is either one of the early cars, (preproduction) or a changeover car, that had some parts from the series 2. It's bonkers to see 3 of them in one place! You'll turn into some sort of Cosmo expert by the time you're done with them!

  • @themarauder6108
    @themarauder6108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    While I like the look of the Cosmo, the wheelbase is too short in my opinion. If this were one of my project cars, i'd cut it in half and weld in another three or four inches of metal to extend the wheelbase.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      These are series 1.
      the series 2 are longer wheelbase.

    • @themarauder6108
      @themarauder6108 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@notevn I wasn't aware there was a series II. Now that i've seen it, it looks much better with the longer wheelbase.

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      I sort of agree, I like the look of the s2 rear arch being the same thickness mimicking the pillar above it. But I only think it looks good in a model/pictures and side on.
      I actually don't like them in person or from any other angles haha. If these weren't so rare I would have left left wheelbase unmodified on mine with the mx5 floorpan and remade the quarters to suit. But kinda defeats the purpose of restoring a series 1 when there was only 343 s1 and like 833 s2 cars. Which are more common

  • @kokodin5895
    @kokodin5895 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i have a stupid question
    i see you place every reproduction panel on top of the car, i guess that would be fine if you making simple patches, but with the whole fender overlaping from more than 2 sides wouldn't that make a new panel like a glove , one size bigger than the oryginal car?
    how do you fight that?

    • @notevn
      @notevn  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not stupid it gets asked all the time, it's overlapped yes, so will be 0.9mm larger than the original, and to correct this once the original is removed all the edges/openings (door,wheelarch, taillight etc) have to be tightened up a thickness. Which imo is easier to make smaller, than the other way around of making it larger if you were to place the panel on the inside of the other. But 0.9mm larger overall is nothing to fuss about considering just how different all these hand built cars of this era were from the factory. When you are making the entire body from scratch, it all fits eachother.
      The only other way would be to get a buck made of the car and even then the bucks are never the same as eachother and would vary way more than overlapping an original car with 0.9mm, people cake their cars in much thicker body filler than that 😅

    • @kokodin5895
      @kokodin5895 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@notevn i was just wondering whose cosmos will be closer to the oryginal when you all done with them, yorkshere car restoration or yours (minus the running gear for known reasons)
      thanks for replay and have nice day, i know i had some fun watching your videos

    • @notevn
      @notevn  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This black one is all standard and complete, hence why going to the effort of making the replacement panels identical to high detail even including factory flawed design as to keep it looking exactly like factory when restored. The other two Cosmos will have modern running gear and an improved floorpan design for a nicer look ,but still retain identical exterior bodies with as little body filler as possible, a massive difference between just migging on a patch panel and using body filler to blend it all in (something i have zero interest in as it's the easy/bodgy way out)

  • @pentastarobsessed8427
    @pentastarobsessed8427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend you are not learning metal fabrication, you only steps away from being a master!

    • @notevn
      @notevn  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks mate they must be big steps because I'm not very good yet haha.