Condolences to you and your family......Your videos are very informative. I'm doing body work on my 64 chevelle wagon now thanks to your videos....THANK YOU
I really appreciate it, I have another bodywork video in the works following the 70 RT challenger we started the bodywork on that will pick up where this one left off
Losing a family member is a really stressful time for all of us so its totally understandable why you had to step away from the build. So when you do get back into it I have no doubts that you will surpass what your dad wanted! Can't wait for the new shop! You did alot of awesome work out of your current garage so now you can step it up a notch (2 videos a week) ??
Thanks a lot for the support and kind words of encouragement. I can't promise 2 videos a week but you never know. I have been trying to post a lot of content and work being complete in each video vs the quantity.
Hey Rick, Sorry for the loss of your father. You have a great channel here, i am building a 69 Camaro right now, I have never done body work before ad your videos have some awesome tips and information in them. Please keep these videos coming, they are great. Thank you
Thank you very much. Its really good to hear they helped. I actually am working on the next bodywork video on the 70 Challenger that should be out really soon. Take care and thanks for the support again.
So sorry for your loss man, I just found your channel looking for the info you are giving out because I just got my dad's car and I am going to build it for me and my kids but for my dad to appreciate. This was the story I wasn't expecting and worry about for my ole man.
Thanks a lot and good luck on your build. If you check out some of my other videos there are a few more bodywork ones and the 70 Challengers is basically picking up where this one left off as far as the process until I get back on this one.
That was a nice story about your Dad and it shows the importance of cars because it’s not just about the metal it’s also about the relationships they create.
Thank you very much and I agree the cars and everything with them is about the relationships and memories. Thats why so much spend the amount of money and time to try and remember and relive them.
Listened to the whole thing. Thanks for the post I was wondering about the Cuda and so very sorry for your loss! Love the channel and congrats on the expansion.
Thank you for sharing what has been happening. I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed away. We appreciate your work and instruction on these videos and I know your dad would be very proud of you! If you can, could you put in the description the main products that you use and in the rough order that you lay them down? Thanks for all you hard work getting these videos out. 👍
My condolences. Your dad has left a legacy here. Once again, thanks for all the tips and instructional videos. I am 65 years old and attempting to do body work and paint on a 69 beetle. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Much respect Rick. Keep post videos.
Great recap Rick and thank you for sharing the story on the car and the loss of your father. The car will certainly serve as a means of keeping his memory alive.
Rick, sorry for your lose of your dad! I am looking out for your expansion! Here to like and comment so your channel keeps growing! Keep up the good work!!
Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my mom to cancer almost 2 years ago. It's devastating. Glad to hear you're building a bigger shop. That will be great for what you're doing. Thanks for making these great videos. They have helped me immensely on my '71 Road Runner build.
Thank you so very much for the kind words and the feedback, I am so glad they helped with your Road runner. Thank you about my father and I am very sorry to hear about your mom. It is a really hard thing to over come.
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. prayers to you and your family . love your channel and the detail in your work. looking forward to all the upcoming videos.
Wow, Rick. What do we say to that? I was glad to see a new video because I was starting to have "Carthage Classic Cars" video withdrawal symptoms. But I never expected this out of a "bodywork" video. I'm sorry you lost your dad, and your partner in the car, before it was finished. I wanted my dad to be proud of me and I got lucky... he got to see me as a professional pilot before he passed. And I got to be there for Mom until her time came too. My dad had tried out for the USAF pilot job and didn't make it. I think he was way proud to see me finally get there. So, seeing this video.... wow, what can I say? You're such a great teacher. You're an artist in automotive metal. And now... you're out there pulling our heart strings. I've wondered how long it would be before your business started to expand. Glad to see you've got a new shop going up. Hope that means employees and business expansion cause you need to... you're getting around. Saw a video from Canada recently commenting on how the guy couldn't have done what he has without your help and guidance. I am SO GLAD I have a reservation for my car next year. Looking forward to shaking your hand. Oh... don't be embarrassed or ashamed to show those feelings. Like the others have said... it makes "us" feel like we are a part of your life and that we are important to you. Thanks man. Best video yet! Pk.
@@PaulKonrath thanks a lot for the kind words and support. That's really awesome to be able to make your dad proud with making it to become a pilot. Out of everyone it seems that pleasing our father's is the best feeling of gratification so I get it. I'm very excited for the future of the shop and to be able to work on your car. Trying to expand with more employees without cutting the quality is the hardest thing to balance at this point.
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad, he would be very proud of your workmanship and work ethic, your videos really show that. Keep up the great work and enjoy it too.
Man im sorry to hear about your dad. A lot of us have been there. Lost mine in 2021. He had a 37 chevy sedan since he was 16 which i now have. Worked on it by his side through the years. I am now on a 36 chevy truck that my mom just thought had so much potential. I loved the process you are using so i adopted that same process. Im no body and paint guy by far. So what i get is what i get. I know it wont be perfect but it will be mine. Keep up the good work and videos. They help guys like me tremendously. That new shop will be really nice.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad--I lost my dad to lung cancer he was 50 he worked at the GM plant In Dayton Ohio as a Supervisor he took me on a tour in the plant before it closed down and that's how I got the car bug restoration and collision etched into my mind and seems just like you we built a lot of cars together before the cancer and while he was fighting it I been doing this trade out of trade school since I was 17 so 33 years now I really owe him for that tour because the life I was given through this trade has been nothing but amazing saying that you have to love this work with a passion because it will burn you out but will bring you right back to it. Hey Rick hang in there buddy just remember he's looking down and still waiting on that car to get that color put on it. Don't let the bad comments over run the good comments because it takes a sculpture to do these kinds of builds to this magnitude. I'm doing the fast pace collision these days because the economy is so bad here in the US it's hard for people to get their toys built. I always got something going on the side on the weekends so I live this and I take this work very serious and when I see people hacking up cars on here I just shake my head but what can you do! I'll be waiting on the notification when you put out a video so keep building and rest assure I'll be watching..
Thank you so much for the words of inspiration. Also I am sorry to hear about you dad. I am glad he helped mold what you have the passion for today. I agree you do have to really love this stuff because it can beat you down at times. Thanks again for all the support I do greatly appreciate it.
Total respect!! Sorry for your loss! Do the channel how you want. I enjoy just learning and im only doing a driver resto on a 93 Dodge pickup but knowledge is king.
Hi Rick, I definitely can empathize. Lost my mom in 2014 and my dad in 2010. Time does help, but you're talking years going by not months. Best to you and your family though the mourning and healing process - like you said, it sucks. On the car related topics - you do an awesome job on these cars and we sure enjoy the content. I've got a '70 Cuda I've owned for decades I hope to restore to a high standard like your work. It will be a retirement project I hope to start in the next few years. Your content is great for helping novices like me see how you tackle all the details - keep up the good work!
You are right, no you can't please everyone... trust me I know lol. And I think at the same time it is really tough because like you said you put something out there and people tear it apart... its not a lot of fun. Sure growing thicker skin is a byproduct of this but sometimes when you at your lowest it may take one stupid comment to bring the whole operation down. Let me say I am sorry for your loss man... it really makes me think. Wow what a wild story that you filmed these videos because your dad wasn't local... I say that because thats how I started. My dad bought me my first car in 2005 a beat up mudding cherokee. We restored it, I drove it for many years and then it broke down and sat in the woods for 7 years. He was in another country I and I wanted to restore it and show him so I started to film like you did. The series was just for that but it was the odd comment from time to time that really made me enjoy the fact the videos could help people. That said your channel has helped a lot of rookies like myself start out. I started the idea of restoring a car from the channel "Resto Car" but he stopped making videos and it was like "Damn what do I do now?" then I found this channel and was like wow there is hope for guys like me. So I am very appreciative of your videos and I know lots of people are too. Speaking of dads I have not been close to mine for decades unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control. But I have been working on a personal project lately filming it, that involves something we did together for many years (professional karting). I think despite whatever the past may be and rough patches in the present it may be a good idea to go out of my comfort zone and include him in the project. Just so unfortunate because one day you wake up and theyre gone. You really made me think here... thanks for this video for reasons I didnt even consider. Once again sorry for you loss man.
@@SubdivisionAuto thanks a lot Max. I figure you would understand with your channel also where there is always that one comment. That is really cool that you started similar with the story. I don't know what happened with your dad but it might be a good idea to try and reach out maybe put it out there and see. I was lucky the older I got the closer I became with my father as it too was always not the case when I was really young.
thankyou for sharing some of your history and what the car means to you and your family. Really enjoy your videos, such a talented teacher and humble too. Keep up the great work!
Very sorry for the great loss of your Father. I too lost my Father late last year to cancer. Our Fathers taught us how cool these cars are and inspired us to fix them up. Great to see you’re doing well and expanding your shop. Your build and prep steps are very helpful and appreciated.
Thank you very much for the support and you are right most of the inspiration on fixing things was from my dad. I am really sorry to hear about your father also.
I always fast-forward through videos, but I've sat glued from beginning to end on all of yours. You're a natural-born instructor. So sorry to hear about your dad. The car will always be special in your family and we all look forward to the next chapter, whenever that may be.
IVE WATCHED THOUSANDS OF VIDEOS BUT YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO ORGANICKLY GOOD. YOU GOT A STYLE OF YOUR OWN. PLUS YOUR VOICE IS RAD HAHA PLEASE DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS. I HAVE A SECOND GENERATION CAMARO THANK YOU BROTHER.
Great information. Also thanks for sharing the personal story. Not easy to do in a public forum. I lost my wife to cancer 8 years ago. I've always been a gearhead and enjoy learning these processes. Thanks again.
sorry for your loss i know how you feel same thing happened with my brother i was building a 62 impala after his passing i lost motivation and sold my car it was 80 percent finished
Hi Rick. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It sounds like he was a huge supporter of you and your goals. It's a very fitting tribute to him to keep and complete the car in line with his wishes, Thank you for sharing this, it can't have been easy. On the car front, keep doing what do. You have an excellent style of presentation and I'll watch everything you post. You should also seriously consider posting the build of your new shop, it'll be of great interest as our shops are what makes our builds possible. Best regards Steve (New Zealand).
Thanks a lot Steve for the continued support with everything. I was thinking about posting more on the shop but I haven't fully committed to that yet. It's hard enough to keep up with filming the cars. Again thank you for commenting and watching my videos.
Good video Rick, I've lost both mine so I feel you. If someone says it's too perfect they need to find a channel that does patina paint jobs, I do like a few cars in patina but none of them actually protects the car beneath the paint.
Thank you vey much and sorry for your loss as well. I also am all about a great looking patina car but the engine bay is all done up with the bottom of the car looking protected and nice. It shows you were actually trying for that look vs just not having the skillset to save it.
Hey Rick, Rocco here from Ottawa Ontario Canada. First off, sorry to hear about the passing of your dad 🙏. I absolutely admire your channel and have learned so much, especially in the body work videos. You are true craftsman in what you do and appreciate the fact that you are sharing your expertise with us DIY'ers. I'm restoring a mopar '69 A-body Dart 340 and let me tell ya, it's alot of work but your channel has helped me gain the confidence to continue and plug away til it's right. Keep doing what you're doing cause we're in this together! Take care and be well 👍.
Thank you so very much for the kind words it really means a lot. I'm really glad to hear the channel helped you at least get started and that is going to be a cool car when it's done.
No words. I have no doubt that your business will expand infinitely. Think your challenge will become your willingness and ability to increase your capacity, which may require taking on more talent...which becomes a new challenge itself - managing other people and their work output. Let me know if you ever find yourself in need of a thought partner on that piece. I'm an HR, Labor & Employment guy...that's what I do. I may be able to help you if/when you decide to take on employees. If done right, there is a whole lot more to it than just bringing someone in on an agreed to rate of pay. Looking forward to your forthcoming videos! 😀
Thanks a lot and yes it's a catch 22 I want to expand and find employees but without hiring the work quality. I am just about at that point where I need to start hiring.
Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed Part 1 and 2, which I've watched several times over. This is perfect timing for me as I start spraying on primer filler on my own project in the UK. Sorry for your loss - battling with my own Father's dementia at the moment.
I am so sorry to hear that, my prayers are with your family through that tough time. With your project I think you should have most of the process. I will try and throw some more stuff that might help on other videos. If nothing else sometimes seeing a quick clip is worth a 1000 words.
Thanks for the new video. And for sharing step 1 step 2 step 3. the process. Can't wait to see the new shop in the video. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I also lost my parents recently. For me, some days are better than others. Keep the videos coming. Thanks
Ive been waiting for this one!!! Thanks Rick, looking forward to replicating the process Ive watched on these videos on my cadillac starting in December
Thanks a lot, this should get you started and like I said I will be putting out a few more on the process that might cover some odds and ends in the bodywork process.
Thank you for opening your life to us. For us “ the ones” who follow you, It just brings your close followers even closer. I lost my dad when I was 19 and my mom when I was 42. I think you are 1 of the better small shop builders in the U.S.. Just remember to take care of yourself as well. Thanks for the insight of the build. Looking forward to more builds in the future.
Keep up the excellent work on that car,those who criticize are just jealous they can't do that high quality work you do.when finished with it take it to car shows with the family.Tell the story of that car. at the shows.be safe working on those cars and take breaks during the heat waves.❤💪💯🏁👍
I'm so sick of blocking lol find my motivation tends to wander when car takes forever. Knowing when to say, yup I think its ready for paint, then ya start messing with another spot on it to get it straighter....
Love your so helpful i am on process of getting car ready for paint I have a question when you say add a sealer then base coat what are you using for a sealer
I have used both DAS3085 V-seal and VAP sealer. They both seem to do the job just fine. Read your tds as some epoxy primers can be reduced out and used as sealer also
Hey Rick, Just wanted to day how much ive enjoyed your videos. I recently bought an old 84 Scrambler im planning on restoring but its pretty daunting for a guy whos only ever done general wrenching. I feel like i have a lot better idea where to head now. Maybe i missed it but did you say anywhere hiw you initially stripped the car down to bare? My local resto shop says to sand blast it but the more homework i do... Im not so sure. Also, forgive the newby question but what are you doing for all of the interior? Are you doing any of the same sanding and prep work for the interior or engine bay areas that will be exposed or visible?
Thank you also Please do not Blast the exterior panels of the car, if you go back in this video series there is a video on lead work or gapping where I strip with a stripping drum on a SCT. There is also a video on a 73 Challenger where I go over stripping a car along with another video I will put on on a 70 Challenger really soon. For the engine bad since this car will be body color I will 2k prime then sand with 400 or red scotchbrite until smooth and the imperfections are gone.
A coat of epoxy, glaze, another coat of epoxy, a coat of slick sand, then 2k primer. Your gonna have so much material on that carboys gonna crack out in a couple years if it ever sees sun. You need a coat of epoxy, finish the mud and glaze out with 150-180 grit, spot epoxy only where you break thru to metal, if you done the body work right only a few edges should show, put on a 2k primer let set a couple weeks the block with 320-400 till it's Lazer straight one more light coat of 2k primer then sand with 400 or 600 wet
@@kiethholland3650 I disagree with you thinking the paint will crack. This is textbook show car panel to panel blocking following tds in all products. Look at the car it's actually broke out on two spots to bare metal. Most of the stuff I put on this car is removed. There isn't more then 1/6 of in inch anywhere on this car. That's the bodywork process and seeing the car in care metal it was clean before the bodywork started. The epoxy is thinned out and that white epoxy is too seal it up while it sits, not ideal but better then leaving a sponge like filler but will be mostly removed before paint. Your not glazing a car panel to panel. Like I said in the video the prices will change depending the quality of work requested.
There is no part 4 yet for this car as it been sitting in storage until the new shop is complete. I do have some other bodywork videos out that I am going to be gearing up for paint soon.
....put the mask on for the challenger...damn products ain't good for the body.... I'm an old dude....owned a 74 challenger back then....the best looking mopars, imo...street pretty rides....funny cars too.... I'd like another one, someday....nice work youngman....
People Don't understand when you put filler on bare metal what happens is the hardner in the filler makes condensation from the heat well what does that do it SWEATS I have seen and tried to tell many people this because I been to several classes PPG Dupont I can go on an on but if that car is a trailer queen and put in a controlled garage it might last now with that said you spend the mighty dollar to get a restoration then you don't want to take zero chance on that filler rusting on the back side... I have seen the crystals form on bare metal within 6 hours with zero substrate put on the metal..-----Epoxy is a forcefield that is put down on bare metal because it's water proof----DTM is not water proof.... So you people that put down filler on bare metal from one end to the other your car will bubble----crack----shrink----then you will have to have it stripped down to metal again because as i said you have to put down EPOXY it is what the people that spend their lives making the process of painting cars the best way possible.. Now if you doubt me then your opinion is your word but I will bet you that if you don't do those steps I mentioned the car you paid for or the car YOU restored will fail You can be the jury-dictator-whatever you say I don't care it's common sense This channel along with maybe a handful that's five if you know math you will see what this guy is doing to this car is correct and he took every step on this car that is The bible on restoring cars...Restorations done right will last a lifetime otherwise it will fail...
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation in why the rust forms under the filler and I would agree with you 100% and that makes a lot of sense. I really appreciate the feedback and additional information. I think the problem is too many youtubers out there are worried about becoming famous vs putting what they really feel is the correct process out there as restoring these cars to top quality without adding extra drama. The process is not the most entertaining thing when done right.
Rick, Thank you for all the videos. I have used so much of what you showed me. Sorry about your dad. Glad that you were close to him, that is as good as it gets. Good luck building that shop!
@@kiethholland3650 so yes here is the ignorant comment I talked about and there is always one. Not sure if you ever tried to remove Omni epoxy but it is like glue. Also not sure if you proceed it out but it is by far not the cheapest epoxy. I do choose quality and that is not always the most expensive products. The high end epoxy from ppg is for their warranty line so if your spending your money on it and not certified from ppg you are just throwing your money out. Most epoxy primers in general are about the same on how they perform. Really that goes with the base coat also. Clear is where you buy the best and spend the money, but your comment shows you probably already know everything and my response is pointless.
Condolences to you and your family......Your videos are very informative. I'm doing body work on my 64 chevelle wagon now thanks to your videos....THANK YOU
I really appreciate it, I have another bodywork video in the works following the 70 RT challenger we started the bodywork on that will pick up where this one left off
Losing a family member is a really stressful time for all of us so its totally understandable why you had to step away from the build. So when you do get back into it I have no doubts that you will surpass what your dad wanted! Can't wait for the new shop! You did alot of awesome work out of your current garage so now you can step it up a notch (2 videos a week) ??
Thanks a lot for the support and kind words of encouragement. I can't promise 2 videos a week but you never know. I have been trying to post a lot of content and work being complete in each video vs the quantity.
Hey Rick, Sorry for the loss of your father. You have a great channel here, i am building a 69 Camaro right now, I have never done body work before ad your videos have some awesome tips and information in them. Please keep these videos coming, they are great. Thank you
Thank you very much. Its really good to hear they helped. I actually am working on the next bodywork video on the 70 Challenger that should be out really soon. Take care and thanks for the support again.
So sorry for your loss man, I just found your channel looking for the info you are giving out because I just got my dad's car and I am going to build it for me and my kids but for my dad to appreciate. This was the story I wasn't expecting and worry about for my ole man.
Thanks a lot and good luck on your build. If you check out some of my other videos there are a few more bodywork ones and the 70 Challengers is basically picking up where this one left off as far as the process until I get back on this one.
That was a nice story about your Dad and it shows the importance of cars because it’s not just about the metal it’s also about the relationships they create.
Thank you very much and I agree the cars and everything with them is about the relationships and memories. Thats why so much spend the amount of money and time to try and remember and relive them.
Listened to the whole thing. Thanks for the post I was wondering about the Cuda and so very sorry for your loss! Love the channel and congrats on the expansion.
Thank you so much it means a lot
Thank you for sharing what has been happening. I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed away. We appreciate your work and instruction on these videos and I know your dad would be very proud of you! If you can, could you put in the description the main products that you use and in the rough order that you lay them down? Thanks for all you hard work getting these videos out. 👍
Yes I will try and edit the description to add the products, thanks for the support.
My condolences.
Your dad has left a legacy here.
Once again, thanks for all the tips and instructional videos. I am 65 years old and attempting to do body work and paint on a 69 beetle. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Much respect Rick.
Keep post videos.
Thank you very much! Hang in there on your beetle you will get it.
Great recap Rick and thank you for sharing the story on the car and the loss of your father.
The car will certainly serve as a means of keeping his memory alive.
Thank you very much, yes I will do my best to honor him with a few things on the car also.
Rick, sorry for your lose of your dad! I am looking out for your expansion! Here to like and comment so your channel keeps growing! Keep up the good work!!
Thank you very much for the support!
So sorry for your loss. Your dad will be proud of you for finishing the car. I lost my dad 51 years ago when I was 4 and it still hurts.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much. I am seeing time hasn't helped so far, at this point trying to just remember the great times.
Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my mom to cancer almost 2 years ago. It's devastating. Glad to hear you're building a bigger shop. That will be great for what you're doing. Thanks for making these great videos. They have helped me immensely on my '71 Road Runner build.
Thank you so very much for the kind words and the feedback, I am so glad they helped with your Road runner. Thank you about my father and I am very sorry to hear about your mom. It is a really hard thing to over come.
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. prayers to you and your family . love your channel and the detail in your work. looking forward to all the upcoming videos.
Thank you very much for the support.
Wow, Rick. What do we say to that? I was glad to see a new video because I was starting to have "Carthage Classic Cars" video withdrawal symptoms. But I never expected this out of a "bodywork" video. I'm sorry you lost your dad, and your partner in the car, before it was finished. I wanted my dad to be proud of me and I got lucky... he got to see me as a professional pilot before he passed. And I got to be there for Mom until her time came too. My dad had tried out for the USAF pilot job and didn't make it. I think he was way proud to see me finally get there. So, seeing this video.... wow, what can I say? You're such a great teacher. You're an artist in automotive metal. And now... you're out there pulling our heart strings.
I've wondered how long it would be before your business started to expand. Glad to see you've got a new shop going up. Hope that means employees and business expansion cause you need to... you're getting around. Saw a video from Canada recently commenting on how the guy couldn't have done what he has without your help and guidance.
I am SO GLAD I have a reservation for my car next year. Looking forward to shaking your hand.
Oh... don't be embarrassed or ashamed to show those feelings. Like the others have said... it makes "us" feel like we are a part of your life and that we are important to you.
Thanks man. Best video yet!
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@@PaulKonrath thanks a lot for the kind words and support. That's really awesome to be able to make your dad proud with making it to become a pilot. Out of everyone it seems that pleasing our father's is the best feeling of gratification so I get it. I'm very excited for the future of the shop and to be able to work on your car. Trying to expand with more employees without cutting the quality is the hardest thing to balance at this point.
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad, he would be very proud of your workmanship and work ethic, your videos really show that. Keep up the great work and enjoy it too.
Thank you very much!
I am very sorry for the loss of your father, you do an incredible job and explain it very well, blessings to you and your family.
Thank you very much we appreciate it
Sorry for your loss , I totally get it I just lost my pops a couple months ago and I am in the process of a 72 chevelle restoration.
Thank you and I am sorry to hear about your pops. Good luck with the restoration I'm sure it will be awesome as that's a great car
Man im sorry to hear about your dad. A lot of us have been there. Lost mine in 2021. He had a 37 chevy sedan since he was 16 which i now have. Worked on it by his side through the years. I am now on a 36 chevy truck that my mom just thought had so much potential. I loved the process you are using so i adopted that same process. Im no body and paint guy by far. So what i get is what i get. I know it wont be perfect but it will be mine. Keep up the good work and videos. They help guys like me tremendously. That new shop will be really nice.
Thank you very much it really means a lot hearing that. I am sorry to hear you also lost your dad. Enjoy the builds and keep at it.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad--I lost my dad to lung cancer he was 50 he worked at the GM plant In Dayton Ohio as a Supervisor he took me on a tour in the plant before it closed down and that's how I got the car bug restoration and collision etched into my mind and seems just like you we built a lot of cars together before the cancer and while he was fighting it I been doing this trade out of trade school since I was 17 so 33 years now I really owe him for that tour because the life I was given through this trade has been nothing but amazing saying that you have to love this work with a passion because it will burn you out but will bring you right back to it. Hey Rick hang in there buddy just remember he's looking down and still waiting on that car to get that color put on it. Don't let the bad comments over run the good comments because it takes a sculpture to do these kinds of builds to this magnitude. I'm doing the fast pace collision these days because the economy is so bad here in the US it's hard for people to get their toys built. I always got something going on the side on the weekends so I live this and I take this work very serious and when I see people hacking up cars on here I just shake my head but what can you do! I'll be waiting on the notification when you put out a video so keep building and rest assure I'll be watching..
Thank you so much for the words of inspiration. Also I am sorry to hear about you dad. I am glad he helped mold what you have the passion for today. I agree you do have to really love this stuff because it can beat you down at times. Thanks again for all the support I do greatly appreciate it.
Total respect!! Sorry for your loss! Do the channel how you want. I enjoy just learning and im only doing a driver resto on a 93 Dodge pickup but knowledge is king.
Thank you very much and 100% right on any knowledge is king. Good luck on your build!
Hi Rick, I definitely can empathize. Lost my mom in 2014 and my dad in 2010. Time does help, but you're talking years going by not months. Best to you and your family though the mourning and healing process - like you said, it sucks.
On the car related topics - you do an awesome job on these cars and we sure enjoy the content. I've got a '70 Cuda I've owned for decades I hope to restore to a high standard like your work. It will be a retirement project I hope to start in the next few years. Your content is great for helping novices like me see how you tackle all the details - keep up the good work!
Thank you very much from myself and my family. Good luck on the cuda in the future. Let me know how it's going when you start
You are right, no you can't please everyone... trust me I know lol. And I think at the same time it is really tough because like you said you put something out there and people tear it apart... its not a lot of fun. Sure growing thicker skin is a byproduct of this but sometimes when you at your lowest it may take one stupid comment to bring the whole operation down. Let me say I am sorry for your loss man... it really makes me think. Wow what a wild story that you filmed these videos because your dad wasn't local... I say that because thats how I started. My dad bought me my first car in 2005 a beat up mudding cherokee. We restored it, I drove it for many years and then it broke down and sat in the woods for 7 years. He was in another country I and I wanted to restore it and show him so I started to film like you did. The series was just for that but it was the odd comment from time to time that really made me enjoy the fact the videos could help people. That said your channel has helped a lot of rookies like myself start out. I started the idea of restoring a car from the channel "Resto Car" but he stopped making videos and it was like "Damn what do I do now?" then I found this channel and was like wow there is hope for guys like me. So I am very appreciative of your videos and I know lots of people are too. Speaking of dads I have not been close to mine for decades unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control. But I have been working on a personal project lately filming it, that involves something we did together for many years (professional karting). I think despite whatever the past may be and rough patches in the present it may be a good idea to go out of my comfort zone and include him in the project. Just so unfortunate because one day you wake up and theyre gone. You really made me think here... thanks for this video for reasons I didnt even consider. Once again sorry for you loss man.
@@SubdivisionAuto thanks a lot Max. I figure you would understand with your channel also where there is always that one comment. That is really cool that you started similar with the story. I don't know what happened with your dad but it might be a good idea to try and reach out maybe put it out there and see. I was lucky the older I got the closer I became with my father as it too was always not the case when I was really young.
thankyou for sharing some of your history and what the car means to you and your family. Really enjoy your videos, such a talented teacher and humble too. Keep up the great work!
You're welcome. Thank you for the positive words of encouragement and listening to my story.
Bro ur meticulously wonderful don't listen to mediocre kind of a people please I love ua energy n passion to how serious u do these cars
Thank you very much I appreciate it!
Very sorry for the great loss of your Father. I too lost my Father late last year to cancer. Our Fathers taught us how cool these cars are and inspired us to fix them up. Great to see you’re doing well and expanding your shop.
Your build and prep steps are very helpful and appreciated.
Thank you very much for the support and you are right most of the inspiration on fixing things was from my dad. I am really sorry to hear about your father also.
I always fast-forward through videos, but I've sat glued from beginning to end on all of yours. You're a natural-born instructor. So sorry to hear about your dad. The car will always be special in your family and we all look forward to the next chapter, whenever that may be.
Thank you very much for everything I really appreciate it!
IVE WATCHED THOUSANDS OF VIDEOS BUT YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO ORGANICKLY GOOD. YOU GOT A STYLE OF YOUR OWN. PLUS YOUR VOICE IS RAD HAHA PLEASE DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS. I HAVE A SECOND GENERATION CAMARO THANK YOU BROTHER.
Thank you very much for such a cool compliment. Good luck on your Camaro build.
I'm very sorry to hear about your father .
Thank you very much
You do you, Rick. You are an awesome craftsman. Like you said, you can never make everyone happy.
Thank you very much I really appreciate it!
My Condolences 🙏 I’ve learned a lot from your channel thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much and I appreciate it!
Great information. Also thanks for sharing the personal story. Not easy to do in a public forum. I lost my wife to cancer 8 years ago. I've always been a gearhead and enjoy learning these processes. Thanks again.
Thank you very much. I am so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine that kind of pain of losing a spouse.
sorry for your loss i know how you feel same thing happened with my brother i was building a 62 impala after his passing i lost motivation and sold my car it was 80 percent finished
Thank you. I am sorry to hear about your brother letting go of the car. It is a tough one to keep around for sure.
So sorry to hear about your dad Rick. I'm sure your dad would love what you end up doing with his cuda here!
Thank you
Thanks for sharing, lost my dad 22 years ago to cancer, I restored his and my mom's 78 Formula about 15 years ago. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you very much sorry for your loss. I will keep them coming.
Hi Rick. So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It sounds like he was a huge supporter of you and your goals. It's a very fitting tribute to him to keep and complete the car in line with his wishes, Thank you for sharing this, it can't have been easy. On the car front, keep doing what do. You have an excellent style of presentation and I'll watch everything you post. You should also seriously consider posting the build of your new shop, it'll be of great interest as our shops are what makes our builds possible. Best regards Steve (New Zealand).
Thanks a lot Steve for the continued support with everything. I was thinking about posting more on the shop but I haven't fully committed to that yet. It's hard enough to keep up with filming the cars. Again thank you for commenting and watching my videos.
May the Lord keep u n family safe
Thank you very much
man your dad would be proud... by far the only guy on youtube doin it right... you are gonna go places man... keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for all the kind words of encouragement.
Good video Rick, I've lost both mine so I feel you.
If someone says it's too perfect they need to find a channel that does patina paint jobs, I do like a few cars in patina but none of them actually protects the car beneath the paint.
Thank you vey much and sorry for your loss as well. I also am all about a great looking patina car but the engine bay is all done up with the bottom of the car looking protected and nice. It shows you were actually trying for that look vs just not having the skillset to save it.
Hey Rick,
Rocco here from Ottawa Ontario Canada.
First off, sorry to hear about the passing of your dad 🙏.
I absolutely admire your channel and have learned so much, especially in the body work videos.
You are true craftsman in what you do and appreciate the fact that you are sharing your expertise with us DIY'ers. I'm restoring a mopar '69 A-body Dart 340 and let me tell ya, it's alot of work but your channel has helped me gain the confidence to continue and plug away til it's right.
Keep doing what you're doing cause we're in this together! Take care and be well 👍.
Thank you so very much for the kind words it really means a lot. I'm really glad to hear the channel helped you at least get started and that is going to be a cool car when it's done.
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you
Hi buddy I'm a bodyman for 36 years I love watching your videos n how you explain the process your on point .
Thanks a lot I appreciate the comment and the feedback!
No words. I have no doubt that your business will expand infinitely. Think your challenge will become your willingness and ability to increase your capacity, which may require taking on more talent...which becomes a new challenge itself - managing other people and their work output. Let me know if you ever find yourself in need of a thought partner on that piece. I'm an HR, Labor & Employment guy...that's what I do. I may be able to help you if/when you decide to take on employees. If done right, there is a whole lot more to it than just bringing someone in on an agreed to rate of pay. Looking forward to your forthcoming videos! 😀
Thanks a lot and yes it's a catch 22 I want to expand and find employees but without hiring the work quality. I am just about at that point where I need to start hiring.
Great video brother 😎🤙
Thanks a lot buddy!
N sorry for ua dad bro n just so u know keep going strong build it so it ll remind u of what he wanted
Thank you and will do!
so sorry about your dads passing. My wife has stage 4 cancer for the past 3 years so I''m spending all my time with her too
Thank you. I am so sorry to hear about your wife. Make every moment count as it sounds like you already are.
Love the body work metal work and dad’s stories awesome!
Thanks a lot
be strong god bless us all
Thank you very much
Sorry for your loss. I miss my dad also. Love the channel and all the videos.
Thank you very much
Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed Part 1 and 2, which I've watched several times over. This is perfect timing for me as I start spraying on primer filler on my own project in the UK. Sorry for your loss - battling with my own Father's dementia at the moment.
I am so sorry to hear that, my prayers are with your family through that tough time. With your project I think you should have most of the process. I will try and throw some more stuff that might help on other videos. If nothing else sometimes seeing a quick clip is worth a 1000 words.
@@carthageclassiccars really appreciate your efforts and kind words. And the great content
👍 MOPAR always make video's take off! MOPARs rule.
I do agree the Mopars are such cool cars!
Thanks for the new video. And for sharing step 1 step 2 step 3. the process. Can't wait to see the new shop in the video. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I also lost my parents recently. For me, some days are better than others. Keep the videos coming. Thanks
Thank you very much Ty and the continued support!
Sorry for your loss Rick. Losing a parent really does suck
Thank you very much and yes it does.
Fantastic work brother. I appreciate the videos..
A person can always learn more.
Thank you and yes we are all always learning, that's the best way to approach anything with an open mind.
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💐🙏you will finish this one soon one day bro keep up the hard work god bless
Thank you very much
So sorry to hear about your dad 😢. You do excellent work, I know he is so proud of you!
Thank you very much it means a lot!
Ive been waiting for this one!!! Thanks Rick, looking forward to replicating the process Ive watched on these videos on my cadillac starting in December
Thanks a lot, this should get you started and like I said I will be putting out a few more on the process that might cover some odds and ends in the bodywork process.
Thank you for opening your life to us. For us “ the ones” who follow you, It just brings your close followers even closer. I lost my dad when I was 19 and my mom when I was 42. I think you are 1 of the better small shop builders in the U.S.. Just remember to take care of yourself as well. Thanks for the insight of the build. Looking forward to more builds in the future.
Thank you very much for the support with everything. I am sorry you lost both your parents.
My deepest sympathy for you and your family on the loss of your father.
Thank you very much!
Great presentation 1st time watching....thanks Rick from British Columbia, Canada....😊
Thank you very much for checking out the video and the process and Greetings.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad Rick.
Thank you very much
Your a good man Rick and a incredibly skilled artist videos are great
Thank you so very much.
Congratulations on expanding your business!
Thank you very much
Keep up the excellent work on that car,those who criticize are just jealous they can't do that high quality work you do.when finished with it take it to car shows with the family.Tell the story of that car. at the shows.be safe working on those cars and take breaks during the heat waves.❤💪💯🏁👍
Thanks a lot and that is a good plan I am going to try and stick too it.
@@carthageclassiccars your welcomed ,don't rush just have fun.not in a hurry for vids will watch em when they are available.
I'm so sick of blocking lol find my motivation tends to wander when car takes forever. Knowing when to say, yup I think its ready for paint, then ya start messing with another spot on it to get it straighter....
Yes I get your frustration but well worth it when it is done and perfect
Always great content.... always can't wait to see more content and thanks....🔧🔧👍
You're welcome thanks for checking it out!
You have a gift
Thank you
Love your so helpful i am on process of getting car ready for paint I have a question when you say add a sealer then base coat what are you using for a sealer
I have used both DAS3085 V-seal and VAP sealer. They both seem to do the job just fine. Read your tds as some epoxy primers can be reduced out and used as sealer also
@carthageclassiccars thank you so much I used the omni epoxy can it be used as a sealer
Hey Rick,
Just wanted to day how much ive enjoyed your videos.
I recently bought an old 84 Scrambler im planning on restoring but its pretty daunting for a guy whos only ever done general wrenching.
I feel like i have a lot better idea where to head now.
Maybe i missed it but did you say anywhere hiw you initially stripped the car down to bare? My local resto shop says to sand blast it but the more homework i do... Im not so sure.
Also, forgive the newby question but what are you doing for all of the interior? Are you doing any of the same sanding and prep work for the interior or engine bay areas that will be exposed or visible?
Thank you also Please do not Blast the exterior panels of the car, if you go back in this video series there is a video on lead work or gapping where I strip with a stripping drum on a SCT. There is also a video on a 73 Challenger where I go over stripping a car along with another video I will put on on a 70 Challenger really soon.
For the engine bad since this car will be body color I will 2k prime then sand with 400 or red scotchbrite until smooth and the imperfections are gone.
A coat of epoxy, glaze, another coat of epoxy, a coat of slick sand, then 2k primer. Your gonna have so much material on that carboys gonna crack out in a couple years if it ever sees sun. You need a coat of epoxy, finish the mud and glaze out with 150-180 grit, spot epoxy only where you break thru to metal, if you done the body work right only a few edges should show, put on a 2k primer let set a couple weeks the block with 320-400 till it's Lazer straight one more light coat of 2k primer then sand with 400 or 600 wet
@@kiethholland3650 I disagree with you thinking the paint will crack. This is textbook show car panel to panel blocking following tds in all products. Look at the car it's actually broke out on two spots to bare metal. Most of the stuff I put on this car is removed. There isn't more then 1/6 of in inch anywhere on this car. That's the bodywork process and seeing the car in care metal it was clean before the bodywork started. The epoxy is thinned out and that white epoxy is too seal it up while it sits, not ideal but better then leaving a sponge like filler but will be mostly removed before paint. Your not glazing a car panel to panel. Like I said in the video the prices will change depending the quality of work requested.
What is a good sealer to use
Honestly I use the VAP 9xx from ppg. Its usually what my paint rep recommends and seems to work well
Is there a part 4? I can’t find it
There is no part 4 yet for this car as it been sitting in storage until the new shop is complete. I do have some other bodywork videos out that I am going to be gearing up for paint soon.
@@carthageclassiccars very cool. Thank you!
....put the mask on for the challenger...damn products ain't good for the body.... I'm an old dude....owned a 74 challenger back then....the best looking mopars, imo...street pretty rides....funny cars too.... I'd like another one, someday....nice work youngman....
Thank you, also yes unless I am talking to the camera and sanding I wear a mask.
...your wife and kids too ..wear masks,..
They are not around anything that would have fumes.
People Don't understand when you put filler on bare metal what happens is the hardner in the filler makes condensation from the heat well what does that do it SWEATS I have seen and tried to tell many people this because I been to several classes PPG Dupont I can go on an on but if that car is a trailer queen and put in a controlled garage it might last now with that said you spend the mighty dollar to get a restoration then you don't want to take zero chance on that filler rusting on the back side... I have seen the crystals form on bare metal within 6 hours with zero substrate put on the metal..-----Epoxy is a forcefield that is put down on bare metal because it's water proof----DTM is not water proof.... So you people that put down filler on bare metal from one end to the other your car will bubble----crack----shrink----then you will have to have it stripped down to metal again because as i said you have to put down EPOXY it is what the people that spend their lives making the process of painting cars the best way possible.. Now if you doubt me then your opinion is your word but I will bet you that if you don't do those steps I mentioned the car you paid for or the car YOU restored will fail You can be the jury-dictator-whatever you say I don't care it's common sense This channel along with maybe a handful that's five if you know math you will see what this guy is doing to this car is correct and he took every step on this car that is The bible on restoring cars...Restorations done right will last a lifetime otherwise it will fail...
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation in why the rust forms under the filler and I would agree with you 100% and that makes a lot of sense. I really appreciate the feedback and additional information. I think the problem is too many youtubers out there are worried about becoming famous vs putting what they really feel is the correct process out there as restoring these cars to top quality without adding extra drama. The process is not the most entertaining thing when done right.
Rick, Thank you for all the videos. I have used so much of what you showed me. Sorry about your dad. Glad that you were close to him, that is as good as it gets. Good luck building that shop!
Omni, the cheapest product on the market for a $100,000 car? I hear you say quality over cost while using a shit product lol
@@kiethholland3650 so yes here is the ignorant comment I talked about and there is always one. Not sure if you ever tried to remove Omni epoxy but it is like glue. Also not sure if you proceed it out but it is by far not the cheapest epoxy. I do choose quality and that is not always the most expensive products. The high end epoxy from ppg is for their warranty line so if your spending your money on it and not certified from ppg you are just throwing your money out. Most epoxy primers in general are about the same on how they perform. Really that goes with the base coat also. Clear is where you buy the best and spend the money, but your comment shows you probably already know everything and my response is pointless.
Great luck in the future.
Thank you!