Yes you could have, but then we would not have got this great how to video, this is huge info for the diyers that are going to try out best to save panels that are not being reproduced , example, 73-74 dodge charger fenders, I’m surprised you do not have a contour sander, like the Eastwood SCT, or even the Harbour Freight Bauer knock off, it is an amazing tool for the arsenal!thanks for putting this together Kevin, we realize an hour plus video =at least 8-10 hours to do, much appreciated.👍🇨🇦
This is now Sheet-Metal-Ucation. This is stuff we don't usually get to see. Thank you so much for bringing this part of it to us. The metal forming stuff is an art.
Another Saturday spent watching someone work their A$$ off while I sit and watch while drinking coffee. Thank you for the entertainment and your devotion to the project and your fans.
Kevin.... you are right, in the commercial world that labor would have been more than a new part. But what I see you doing here is teaching us hobbiest how to do stuff . Myself here I would put the time in down on the floor hammering on it. The hobby side of things is learning/doing /creating. Thank you for the time that you put in saving that fender and showing us how it is done.
You made the right decision Kevin, save the originals. Your channel is all about showing what can be done by the guy in his own garage who is still learning, he is not going to charge himself $800 for a days' work. In my experience, it doesn't matter how good the after market panels are, they still have fitment and alignment issues. Keep up the good work!
Hey Bob, thanks man. I look at it the same way... I've already got the fenders, already spent the money buying the car, and I don't count my time when it's a personal vehicle. I think most home- builders think the same way.
Me too. I'll fix what's on hand unless I have no choice. I do a lot of first gen f bodies, often all new sheet metal, there's always lots of fitment issues. Just picked up my own '68 firebird, gonna save as much oe as I can just because I can
It's good you showed how to repair wrecked sheet metal. It's easy to buy a new part and move on, but there's so many diy guys out there working on less expensive but more obscure classics, and often there's little to no aftermarket available. Oe fits usually fits better anyway. Great video 👍
While I agree original panels are typically desired if you saw these panel gaps from the factory saying they fit better is not really true. 64 yr old who did in fact work on these when relatively new and all American cars of that period were not great.
If nothing else, it’s great practice… not everything can be as easily replaced or purchased new. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge, enjoy your work!
Wow - I learned a TON with this one. I truly enjoy metal shaping, but you showed me several things. Thank you! And you better call that passenger fender Lazarus, you brought that back from the dead. Just in case I don't see you Tuesday - Merry Christmas! ~ Chuck
Great video! These are wonderful techniques for anyone who doesn't have the aftermarket support. In a lot of cases, you've got no choice BUT to save what you've already got. Great job Kevin! I've really been enjoying your channel and always look forward to watching. 🙂👍
Keep it coming!! I'm doing metal work and patches on my 73 Firebird. Got the underneath done so far. Now I'm working on the firewall. Welding in a patch to seal the firewall so I can run the Vintage Air A/C system.
All I was doing was watching and found myself on the website ordering a new fender😅. Albeit, I'm amazed at your talent and thankful for the in depth, step by step, videos you bring to us! Thank you sir!
The content you produce on this channel is far superior to the previous sponsored media you participated in. I hope it gets to stay that way. Pay the bills but control the content. Thank you. I’m learning an incredible amount of information with you physically hands on at every step.
My coworker does this same kinda thing with the vacuum. But puts it threw a cardboard box under where you are working to help catch the dust. Works well.
Absolutely awesome! I love bringing stuff back like that but I don’t know if I would have had the wherewithal to even try on that fender! But when you take it one nibble at a time (and aren’t constrained by the labor time bean-counters) it seems manageable. As a side note, if you watch the hammer and dolly portions where you aren’t explaining at 2x speed you look like a human planishing hammer, Kevin!
I always enjoy these videos on Saturday mornings.... Kevin's talent and passion towards autobody restoration is top notch grade "a" top shelf front row sh*t 👍👊
It’s badass the amount of shop equipment you’ve got at your home garage. I can’t wait to finally get my new garage so I can really move into the next stage of car addiction. I need more room for more tools, equipment & toys.
I really like that you went through the effort of restoring the fender. I think that I'd you had just bought a replacement, you'd just have to buy the driver's side as well, because the replacement fender would be pretty close, but I don't think you'd ever be happy with the two different fenders.
My goodness👏👏👏👏I'm so impressed with the work and dedication because I of taken the easy route and just buy the fender😊 but you my friend, have showed me a masterpiece because this is not easy work😮 awesome, no words👏👏👏👏👏
Agreed!!! I want to take the hit and survive it first, the other one is gravy, had to get around that horrible stretched out metal first. I like to clock the win!
Kevin, when I encounter thick body filler I use a heat gun to soften the filler and scrape it off or pick it out. I’ve used my shop vacuum in the same way. It does minimize dust. Glad to see you’re trying to save the fender.
No gonna lie, when I saw how much filler was on that fender I thought that the $300 fender looked like a bargain. Great job saving the old one and thanks for showing that it could be done.
Thank you for the extra time you took to demonstrate hammer and dolly skills to save the old fender. I just picked up a 88 k1500 as a project. Rust free, but lots of small dings and dents, so this was very useful.
Definitely would have made sense to buy a new fender, but I understand your obsession with fixing it and that is a perfect demonstration of how to hammer out a body panel. Great work.
May have spent 6 hrs. shop time... Although How much would you pay for experience? pride in a job well done? I think you got a bargain. Thanks for sharing your time to teach. 👍
My first bondo work, had 2 gallons of bondo, nice and smooth, spray painted to match the burgundy wood grain 1977 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon! Going around a bumpy corner the whole thing fell off since I didn't know about the worm holes... :) The sound of "Phwap" still echos over the cassette playing Boston.... :)
I'm glad you kept the original fender even though yes, it would have been faster to replace it but this is a great opportunity to see how to straighten out some of the worst damage proving that you can save money for other important of improvements
PSA stands for "Pressure Sensitive Adhesive" and refers to the self-adhesive tape used to mount sandpaper to a sander. PSA sanding pads are designed to be easy to attach to a sander by peeling off the backing and applying it. They are a good option for large projects where the same disc is used until it wears out. Here are some more things to know about PSA sanding pads: Adhesive: PSA doesn't require solvent, water, or heat to activate. Backing: PSA sanding pads come in a variety of backing materials, including paper, film, and cloth. Paper-backed pads are best for lighter sanding and finishing, while cloth and film-backed pads are more tear-resistant and suitable for heavy-duty sanding. Size: The most common sizes for PSA discs are 5" and 6". Packaging: PSA discs can come in rolls, individual tabs, and non-rolls. Cost: PSA disks are generally cheaper than other options. Reusability: PSA sanding pads are single-use, unlike hook and loop systems, which are reusable. PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive) Sanding Discs PSA sanding discs are designed for easy attachment to sanders - simply...PSA means “Pressure Sensitive Adhesive”. PSA sanding discs-or pressure-sensitive adhesive sanding discs-are popular for several reasons. They can be placed on a hard disc on a sander, so that they are completely flat. As a result, they are great for creating very even finishes.
Great job!! Appreciate your persistence to save that guard and your teaching with your skills, it's an art that is being lost to, Progress? I have done the same thing, yes time cost's money but so do panels. I've repaired guards that others would throw away I hate waste. And the pride you get when it all comes together feels great. Knowing I did that. 😎 Thank you mate cheers from Nev Victoria/Australia.
Great decision. Great work. I would call the shop vac solution for sanding dust something as an homage to Wayne's World... the Suk Kut.... maybe the Suk Sand...
Smart ass comment of the week. $299 vs. $600? Holy Moses. HELP ME UNDERSTAND. Lol. But thanks for showing how to fix the metal. Moses sandals. Cheaper and easier just get new fender. Anyway great video Kevin. Thanks
Tip for the shopvac? Pick up a pool sock that's big enough to go over your vac filter. It'll catch a lot of the 'talc' dust from grinding. Then each time you power off the machine, a lot of it just falls into the bin instead of getting caught and plugging up the pleats. If you kick/drop/bang the vac after shutting it off, even more falls off.
I painted my 71' Camaro last summer. My fenders weren't as bad as yours are Kevin, and I still scrapped them lol. The time that I saved on body work was good enough to justify the cost of new 70-77 Camaro fenders.
There's always two ways to look at it! If I had a deadline on this car, I would have absolutely bought the fenders and spent the time tweaking the gaps and getting them under primer so much faster.
If you're a guy building his own car on a budget, fixing the fender yourself is cheaper than replacing. A guy has more time than money. So it is good you're showing how to fix it.
Just a suggestion.... you could place your vacuum cleaner in another room and hard pipe it over head for noise reduction; that and air hose too. Really works great!
I think it’s a good idea to show you can fix the fender even if you can get a new one because there are some cars people love and want to restore but there is no after market parts
Yea, lets pretend that fender was unobtainable and needed repairs. My experience even if you don't count labor, the materials like sanding disks, fillers, primers, etc are so expensive its wise to jump to a new panel early. Thanks for this series Kevin, I am enjoying it.
It’s just all about a persons experience and knowledge when it comes to buying new oem parts or if the person can repair the original parts and save some money plus keep it original
Kevin, I don't want to be that guy but you could get some really good used fenders for $100 each...BUT happy to see you save what you have. I'm keepin' watchin' if you're keepin' posting, Thanks!
Home made bondo-eater, great idea to keep the airborn down some, thank you for shareing your talent repairing the fender, awsome techniques, even wrestling with it on the concrete, great that you showing real determination, im a Diy'er and learning off your videos, i repaired a 75 duster front fender that looked similar, cant wait to see more of the garbage camaro, ( lump of coal, will shine one day)
" The Total Tetz Sucky Suck" I think that's a good name for your suction device.;-) We were taught the old school way in body school in the 80's. Take the part off and pick and file your way to less Bondo. Also some hammer welding while you weld on a flat panel. Of course we were still gas welding at the time. We also learned the lost art of lead back then.
A fellow Canadian, who goes by Fitzee's Fabrication (Tony), that I have subed to, has some good technics on repairing sheetmetal as well. This is all learning for me, with a thousand and one ways to skin a cat.
I think that same bondo artist had a hand on my 68 Firebird 😂. I've found a knotted wire wheel makes short work of thick mud removal...and you can get into the creases without removing metal.
Great body, you done really well on that wing. It was amazing to come back to life. Thank you for a great video and a happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year thank you
Well, I see you write backwards just like me. That explains a lot. Lefties are perfectnest. That's why it seems to cost me so much time to repair people's automobiles. I understand you now!
I counted 5 rings. That car has seen some things in it's life. That chunk of bondo brings back bad memories. Lol. I would have just kept fixing the old ones until I couldn't.
@paintucation I bet. If you work primarily on classics, you'll see all the fun stuff. Lol. Always fun when you gotta blow through 5 layers of lacquer to find shiny metal.
Watching you do that weld and repairing pin holes... that's me.. I know you're super busy.. but take a minute and watch Carter Auto Restyling "professional body shops worst nightmare." he does a double weld about 3" apart straight across the roof of a 53 advance design truck with beautiful end results... I think you would enjoy it. Great job, Kevin. always enjoy your vids.
Probably should have bought the passenger side .. I'm proud of the repair!
Yes you could have, but then we would not have got this great how to video, this is huge info for the diyers that are going to try out best to save panels that are not being reproduced , example, 73-74 dodge charger fenders, I’m surprised you do not have a contour sander, like the Eastwood SCT, or even the Harbour Freight Bauer knock off, it is an amazing tool for the arsenal!thanks for putting this together Kevin, we realize an hour plus video =at least 8-10 hours to do, much appreciated.👍🇨🇦
Original is always better. Merry Christmas 😊😊😊😊😊
Maybe so but seeing the techniques for repairing this type of damage is always a plus. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for _not_ doing that, taking the easy way out! You did a phenomenal job. 😎🍻
@rwelderby agree, as many can not afford just going out and buying replacements.
Glad you saved the fender and shared the steps. Not everyone working on a project has the budget to buy all replacement panels.
This is now Sheet-Metal-Ucation. This is stuff we don't usually get to see. Thank you so much for bringing this part of it to us. The metal forming stuff is an art.
Another Saturday spent watching someone work their A$$ off while I sit and watch while drinking coffee. Thank you for the entertainment and your devotion to the project and your fans.
Kevin.... you are right, in the commercial world that labor would have been more than a new part.
But what I see you doing here is teaching us hobbiest how to do stuff . Myself here I would put the time in down on the floor hammering on it. The hobby side of things is learning/doing /creating.
Thank you for the time that you put in saving that fender and showing us how it is done.
That's exactly what we're doin' here... DIY, thanks for the compliments! We appreciate you coming along for the ride!
How many here would have the patience this guy has? Not me! This is impressive!
You made the right decision Kevin, save the originals. Your channel is all about showing what can be done by the guy in his own garage who is still learning, he is not going to charge himself $800 for a days' work. In my experience, it doesn't matter how good the after market panels are, they still have fitment and alignment issues. Keep up the good work!
Hey Bob, thanks man. I look at it the same way... I've already got the fenders, already spent the money buying the car, and I don't count my time when it's a personal vehicle. I think most home- builders think the same way.
Me too. I'll fix what's on hand unless I have no choice. I do a lot of first gen f bodies, often all new sheet metal, there's always lots of fitment issues.
Just picked up my own '68 firebird, gonna save as much oe as I can just because I can
I love to see you repair this instead of just replace it! Thanks for showing that this is possible.
It's good you showed how to repair wrecked sheet metal.
It's easy to buy a new part and move on, but there's so many diy guys out there working on less expensive but more obscure classics, and often there's little to no aftermarket available.
Oe fits usually fits better anyway.
Great video 👍
What a save on that fender! Wow. Just wow.
I'm no expert but I certainly am impressed by what you did with what you started.
Always go with original GM stuff. It may not be perfect, but it will line up and fit so much better in the long run..
While I agree original panels are typically desired if you saw these panel gaps from the factory saying they fit better is not really true. 64 yr old who did in fact work on these when relatively new and all American cars of that period were not great.
Thank God,just as I'm hitting the cords for the Holiday Blues,Kevin uploads a video for us!! Thank you Kevin, more than you know,this helps
If nothing else, it’s great practice… not everything can be as easily replaced or purchased new. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge, enjoy your work!
It’s just like being a kid again. Saturday morning car shows with KT!
The channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It’s truly mesmerizing to watch a master at work.
Merry Christmas Kevin and Co. Been a real treat watching "The Process"! I wish all the best to you and yours.
Wow! Great job Kevin! You saved the original factory sheet metal fenders!👍
Wow - I learned a TON with this one. I truly enjoy metal shaping, but you showed me several things. Thank you! And you better call that passenger fender Lazarus, you brought that back from the dead. Just in case I don't see you Tuesday - Merry Christmas! ~ Chuck
Merry Christmas to you too Chuck! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! These are wonderful techniques for anyone who doesn't have the aftermarket support. In a lot of cases, you've got no choice BUT to save what you've already got. Great job Kevin! I've really been enjoying your channel and always look forward to watching. 🙂👍
Keep it coming!! I'm doing metal work and patches on my 73 Firebird. Got the underneath done so far. Now I'm working on the firewall. Welding in a patch to seal the firewall so I can run the Vintage Air A/C system.
I remember watching new years ago and I’m glad I came across your channel. Looking forward to seeing this car finished in every step along the way.
Thank you being stubborn! Picked up a lot this episode! 😊👍🙏🙏
All I was doing was watching and found myself on the website ordering a new fender😅. Albeit, I'm amazed at your talent and thankful for the in depth, step by step, videos you bring to us! Thank you sir!
I've had one on speed-dial, just in case! Lol!
I really enjoy this type of episode where I get to see your skill come through. Thanks for sharing your hard work.
The content you produce on this channel is far superior to the previous sponsored media you participated in. I hope it gets to stay that way. Pay the bills but control the content. Thank you. I’m learning an incredible amount of information with you physically hands on at every step.
My coworker does this same kinda thing with the vacuum. But puts it threw a cardboard box under where you are working to help catch the dust. Works well.
Absolutely awesome! I love bringing stuff back like that but I don’t know if I would have had the wherewithal to even try on that fender! But when you take it one nibble at a time (and aren’t constrained by the labor time bean-counters) it seems manageable.
As a side note, if you watch the hammer and dolly portions where you aren’t explaining at 2x speed you look like a human planishing hammer, Kevin!
I always enjoy these videos on Saturday mornings....
Kevin's talent and passion towards autobody restoration is top notch grade "a" top shelf front row sh*t 👍👊
I’m glad you saved the original panel, makes great content and everyone learns from your videos.
EXCELLENT EPISODE KEVIN!!!!
This is becoming my fav channel. Always loved bodywork. Great work
YES! I was asking for some front fender episodes a couple weeks back! Can't wait until you get to final fitment on them, those are the tips I need!
Perfect Sunday morning, watching kevin do what he does best 👌
Man Kevin you did a Awesome job on saving the OG fenders !!!
That red powder coated floor looked awesome. Great job on that mangled fender. Love the show!.
great job and showing how to do body work. A+ video
It’s badass the amount of shop equipment you’ve got at your home garage. I can’t wait to finally get my new garage so I can really move into the next stage of car addiction. I need more room for more tools, equipment & toys.
I really like that you went through the effort of restoring the fender. I think that I'd you had just bought a replacement, you'd just have to buy the driver's side as well, because the replacement fender would be pretty close, but I don't think you'd ever be happy with the two different fenders.
I knew you'd fix it, but I kept saying "just get a new fender" most would.
Now your shop looks like a scene from "The Day After" with all the red dust
I had to bring in the air broom to get rid of it!
I had my doubts about that passenger fender, but you saved it, right on!
It's not perfect, but it's now straight enough for filler. Thanks!!
My goodness👏👏👏👏I'm so impressed with the work and dedication because I of taken the easy route and just buy the fender😊 but you my friend, have showed me a masterpiece because this is not easy work😮 awesome, no words👏👏👏👏👏
I look forward to every Saturday morning because of this program! Kinda like my morning coffee!👍👍. Oh I myself would always do the hardest one first
Agreed!!! I want to take the hit and survive it first, the other one is gravy, had to get around that horrible stretched out metal first. I like to clock the win!
Kevin makes me want to get a mildly banged up fender from the junkyard to bring home and start banging on it...
GREAT video! Wow.
Guys have been practicing on junk yard metal for over a hundred years. It is a great learning tool - cheap too.
Kevin, when I encounter thick body filler I use a heat gun to soften the filler and scrape it off or pick it out.
I’ve used my shop vacuum in the same way. It does minimize dust.
Glad to see you’re trying to save the fender.
That's a great tip!! Thanks!
I'm glad you decided to fix the fender. Some of us guys have more time than money.
truly showing your skill level.. Thanks for bringing us along.
Kevin thanks for making the patch , we don't get to see you do patch pieces that often !
I love my studwelder.
It saved me lots of money and sometimes fitment issues
No gonna lie, when I saw how much filler was on that fender I thought that the $300 fender looked like a bargain. Great job saving the old one and thanks for showing that it could be done.
I’m with you on wanting to save the original fenders, Kevin. Great work!!
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step".... Well done...
Thank you for the extra time you took to demonstrate hammer and dolly skills to save the old fender. I just picked up a 88 k1500 as a project. Rust free, but lots of small dings and dents, so this was very useful.
Definitely would have made sense to buy a new fender, but I understand your obsession with fixing it and that is a perfect demonstration of how to hammer out a body panel. Great work.
May have spent 6 hrs. shop time... Although How much would you pay for experience? pride in a job well done? I think you got a bargain. Thanks for sharing your time to teach. 👍
Looking forward to seeing the car finished 😊
Nice to see something constructive fixing the garbage camaro rather than destroying it
You got to break him down to build them back up sometimes. :-) thanks for watching
Difficulty ~ Nine On A Ten Scale. You Are Truly A Metal Whisperer... SLAYER!!!😁😆😎
I envy you Kevin and Derek! You get to have fun and make a living at the fun stuff!
This is a fantastic video. Thank you, Kevin.
My first bondo work, had 2 gallons of bondo, nice and smooth, spray painted to match the burgundy wood grain 1977 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon!
Going around a bumpy corner the whole thing fell off since I didn't know about the worm holes... :)
The sound of "Phwap" still echos over the cassette playing Boston.... :)
I'm sure that broke your heart, but to hear the story it's kind of hilarious! We all have our moments, trust me! :-)
@paintucation sold the car for $50, since the rear leaf spring perch rotted out and cut through the fuel line... :)
Reminds me of high school autobody shop. (Hello bondo, hey did I work on that car?🤔) lol
For a home repair guy this is helpful. I’m not on the clock for my own project so my time is free……replacement panels are not!
I'm glad you kept the original fender even though yes, it would have been faster to replace it but this is a great opportunity to see how to straighten out some of the worst damage proving that you can save money for other important of improvements
Mud Man (the body filler enthusiast) owes you a 12 pack if he is still alive. Thank you for giving inspiring the DIY tribe.
PSA stands for "Pressure Sensitive Adhesive" and refers to the self-adhesive tape used to mount sandpaper to a sander. PSA sanding pads are designed to be easy to attach to a sander by peeling off the backing and applying it. They are a good option for large projects where the same disc is used until it wears out.
Here are some more things to know about PSA sanding pads:
Adhesive: PSA doesn't require solvent, water, or heat to activate.
Backing: PSA sanding pads come in a variety of backing materials, including paper, film, and cloth. Paper-backed pads are best for lighter sanding and finishing, while cloth and film-backed pads are more tear-resistant and suitable for heavy-duty sanding.
Size: The most common sizes for PSA discs are 5" and 6".
Packaging: PSA discs can come in rolls, individual tabs, and non-rolls.
Cost: PSA disks are generally cheaper than other options.
Reusability: PSA sanding pads are single-use, unlike hook and loop systems, which are reusable.
PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive) Sanding Discs PSA sanding discs are designed for easy attachment to sanders - simply...PSA means “Pressure Sensitive Adhesive”.
PSA sanding discs-or pressure-sensitive adhesive sanding discs-are popular for several reasons. They can be placed on a hard disc on a sander, so that they are completely flat. As a result, they are great for creating very even finishes.
Great job!! Appreciate your persistence to save that guard and your teaching with your skills, it's an art that is being lost to, Progress? I have done the same thing, yes time cost's money but so do panels. I've repaired guards that others would throw away I hate waste. And the pride you get when it all comes together feels great. Knowing I did that. 😎 Thank you mate cheers from Nev Victoria/Australia.
Persistence pays Kev 👍 great work 🇦🇺
Epic metal work here!!! Thank you for inspiration.
Great decision. Great work. I would call the shop vac solution for sanding dust something as an homage to Wayne's World... the Suk Kut.... maybe the Suk Sand...
You are truly a master of hammer and dolly my friend. 😊
Smart ass comment of the week. $299 vs. $600? Holy Moses. HELP ME UNDERSTAND. Lol. But thanks for showing how to fix the metal. Moses sandals. Cheaper and easier just get new fender. Anyway great video Kevin. Thanks
Nothing fits better than the factory. Been there Looking great sir.
Cleaning up the shop of all that old and red paint might be as much work as you did to make that mess lol. Great job salvaging the original fenders!
That's a very good job!
you do some awesome work Kevin
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!
Tip for the shopvac? Pick up a pool sock that's big enough to go over your vac filter. It'll catch a lot of the 'talc' dust from grinding. Then each time you power off the machine, a lot of it just falls into the bin instead of getting caught and plugging up the pleats. If you kick/drop/bang the vac after shutting it off, even more falls off.
I painted my 71' Camaro last summer. My fenders weren't as bad as yours are Kevin, and I still scrapped them lol.
The time that I saved on body work was good enough to justify the cost of new 70-77 Camaro fenders.
There's always two ways to look at it! If I had a deadline on this car, I would have absolutely bought the fenders and spent the time tweaking the gaps and getting them under primer so much faster.
Love your insight on this project
If you're a guy building his own car on a budget, fixing the fender yourself is cheaper than replacing. A guy has more time than money. So it is good you're showing how to fix it.
Great point.
Just a suggestion.... you could place your vacuum cleaner in another room and hard pipe it over head for noise reduction; that and air hose too. Really works great!
Awesome video Kevin,thank you for the education 😊
I think it’s a good idea to show you can fix the fender even if you can get a new one because there are some cars people love and want to restore but there is no after market parts
That took a lot of effort to salvage those front fenders instead of buying new ones. Job well done!
Yea, lets pretend that fender was unobtainable and needed repairs. My experience even if you don't count labor, the materials like sanding disks, fillers, primers, etc are so expensive its wise to jump to a new panel early. Thanks for this series Kevin, I am enjoying it.
Buddy, I felt ya with the tacos from last night!
You can smell this video! Lol!
It’s just all about a persons experience and knowledge when it comes to buying new oem parts or if the person can repair the original parts and save some money plus keep it original
Kevin, I don't want to be that guy but you could get some really good used fenders for $100 each...BUT happy to see you save what you have. I'm keepin' watchin' if you're keepin' posting, Thanks!
Home made bondo-eater, great idea to keep the airborn down some, thank you for shareing your talent repairing the fender, awsome techniques, even wrestling with it on the concrete, great that you showing real determination, im a Diy'er and learning off your videos, i repaired a 75 duster front fender that looked similar, cant wait to see more of the garbage camaro, ( lump of coal, will shine one day)
" The Total Tetz Sucky Suck" I think that's a good name for your suction device.;-) We were taught the old school way in body school in the 80's. Take the part off and pick and file your way to less Bondo. Also some hammer welding while you weld on a flat panel. Of course we were still gas welding at the time. We also learned the lost art of lead back then.
A fellow Canadian, who goes by Fitzee's Fabrication (Tony), that I have subed to, has some good technics on repairing sheetmetal as well. This is all learning for me, with a thousand and one ways to skin a cat.
I think that same bondo artist had a hand on my 68 Firebird 😂. I've found a knotted wire wheel makes short work of thick mud removal...and you can get into the creases without removing metal.
Love the episode I think lead filler would be a good idea
Great body, you done really well on that wing. It was amazing to come back to life. Thank you for a great video and a happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year thank you
Well, I see you write backwards just like me. That explains a lot. Lefties are perfectnest. That's why it seems to cost me so much time to repair people's automobiles. I understand you now!
I love watching hammer a dolly work it's almost a lost art every one wants to R an R .keep up the great work you do an wht you teach people
I counted 5 rings. That car has seen some things in it's life.
That chunk of bondo brings back bad memories. Lol. I would have just kept fixing the old ones until I couldn't.
I'm actually seen worse, but it's been a long long time since I've seen anything is hacked up as that
@paintucation I bet. If you work primarily on classics, you'll see all the fun stuff. Lol. Always fun when you gotta blow through 5 layers of lacquer to find shiny metal.
Good job kevinsky
Watching you do that weld and repairing pin holes... that's me.. I know you're super busy.. but take a minute and watch Carter Auto Restyling "professional body shops worst nightmare." he does a double weld about 3" apart straight across the roof of a 53 advance design truck with beautiful end results... I think you would enjoy it. Great job, Kevin. always enjoy your vids.
I would order and wait for the brown truck