I love how you just sound like a buddy talking to us and walking us through the steps of the project. So easy to learn and understand what you’re doing. Thank you.
another excellent DETAILED lesson - your instruction is first rate, and so is your camera operator. Nobody ever gives him credit for the outstanding work - exceptionally smooth and steady and instinctively knows when to change angles or zoom in. The effect is a MUCH BETTER PRODUCTION than the guys using tripods (and faster for you without having to move cameras or edit multiples). Thank you for the hard work and great humor.
I have to agree with you... excellent production quality. But I kind of expect that from a man who has been in front of the camera for so long, lol. Kevin is one of the best at keeping a dialog going with his audience. It really makes for an intimate video experience.
I'm a carpenter for most of 45 years. If my Dewalt saw, framing hammer, 2x4s and nails can't fix it I let someone else do it. Now I'm going to. I am glad I have a love / hate relationship with you and VGG. Inspired.
@paintucation Kevin, while you have the trunk floor out, you should get spray all of the inside of the frame rails. Eastwood makes a rust encapsulation spray kit for the inside of the frame rails. it has a plastic hose to allow you to spray way down deep into the rails. better to get it all now and leave any behind to fester.
Kevin, watching your channel has really helped me with my 66 chevelle. I have never done any kind of sheet metal work before and i just wanted to replace a floor and that turned into replacing inner kick panels, reinforcement plates, outter rocker, toe boards, full floor. Now comes the trunk floor, inner wheel house. Thank you for being thorough you go over the details that most don't mention and thats huge for this rookie!
I love that you are doing such huge repairs with basic tools. I grew up restoring cars like this and have since moved to Germany where NOBODY believes my "Onyx Black" 57 210 Chevy was done by me here in the garage with a $150 Devilbiss gun fed by a $250 2hp compressor. As you say, it's just chemistry, and the preperation is 90% of the paint job (and for me colour-sanding and Trizacting the last ten percent). Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and courage to just try something with us!
I love that you don’t cut corners. As much as it pains we to move slowly, whenever I work on a project I try to “overdo” it. Mostly so nobody can disparage my work but also as a source of pride.
Bodywork = being Patient - You either have it or you are one. I am ok with mechanical but can't handle what you do. I would go crazy and be one. Going to go have a toddy now to salute you!! Enjoy watching!!!! 👍👍
Keep the videos coming Kevin!! That rust converter/reformer you’re using I’ve used the similar stuff from Rustoleum for years and it works fantastic!!! The day job deals with products that are highly corrosive to metal and that reformer slows it down tremendously and stops it dead in some cases!! Good call out man!!
I’ve been watching every episode of this build carefully and I’m sure I’ll be going back and watching them again. Thank you for the knowledge you hand down Kevin. I also have a 2nd gen Camaro I’ve been learning a lot mine is a 78 that needs quarter skins and a tailight panel
Kevin, Seriously enjoying your restoration of this car. I love your sense of sarcastic humor, it reminds me of me a bit. Blaming that sheet metal "oops cut" on someone else is classic. In our household we blame that on Steve. Steve was the invisible friend of our daughter and she left him forgotten as she grew up. We have adopted Steve to take blame for all those little "oop-es" that happen in life.
Nice build, lot of detail on your inner prep with the chemicals, treating the rust areas. You do a lot of test fits, makes for a straight project at end; learning a lot.
Lol the brush on a stick... we've used similar thing laying up bigger hulls. Except we would use old broken roller poles to get distance on it. It's how we got into the bow and the corners of the transum from about 50 is inches away ( width of the rolls of cloth we laminated to the boat). Tried and true method
This build has put a spotlight on just how much work goes into doing a job like this. I’ve known guys that have bought projects thinking they would just throw some aftermarket body panels on and they would be ready to go. I think the days of finding projects that are easy restorations are long gone. The projects that a lot of guys would avoid are what’s left.
Kevin, from a long-time Sheetmetal worker, get you a set of quick release magnetic nut setters from Hobo Freight to hold those tek screws as to put them in! No more holding the screws in the chucks to start them! It’ll change your life!😁
I remember when Derick was rescuing this. He said it was probably beyond saving. Leave it to Kevin to take this on! So glad you did so we could all see just how much work has to go into a project like this!
I have the same Astro light, love it, but doing metal work it loves the metal filings and the magnet becomes almost useless, lol. Camaro is coming along nicely!
The main ingredient in all those "rust removers" is just phosphoric acid. You can buy it in concentrated pure liquid form then just dilute it with water and spray it on with a spray bottle. That way it gets in every crack a cranny. Also, I joked about mini tubs before. Thank you for talking about that and the super neat tip about the seat belt pocket!
My favorite method for trimming panels is to self tapper screw them together after lining them up really well, then cutting through both with a thin cutoff wheel on either the 3" or the 4.5 inch. Sometimes the body saw if the space is awkward. Also have you looked into sanding pad with replaceable paper? Think 4 1/2 roll lock. I find it does a better job of knocking down rosette welds and tack welds without thinning the surrounding metal like flap wheels do. Its kind of the in-between of flap wheels and grinding stone
You are a true craftsman!!!! I am pretty sure you hate that car but not for much longer. It is looking really good!!! And the best part about it is when you’re all done you’re gonna beat on it and do donuts with it!!!!
Great episode Kevin. When you get miffed, take a smoke break. It doesn't have to be a leafy vegetation smoke, but just step back and let the smoke out of your ears. Just picture that next time and laugh it off. Please talk more about and show the cavity wax application as I still have to do that part on my 32. Have a good one!
That car is going to be built so much better than it was from the factory. I would love to have one built with your attention to detail and dedication to perfectionism, I just dont think I could afford the amount of man hours you will be putting into this thing. Anyway Nice work and can't wait for the next episode.
I'll be watching what wheel/tire combo you can get under that. Biggest tire combo I could get under an unmolested 71 is 255/17 front, 275/17 rear, with microscopic clearance.
Looking at all of the work you do and the quality and care you take I am surprised that you do not have some kind of mini sandblaster for cleaning up what you are keeping.
I'm anxious to see how you're going to refinish the underbody. I've got my 73 F'bird on the rotisserie and almost ready to blast and refinish underbody.
Now come on Kevin, you know you love putting a brand new bit on your spot, weld cutter and having it walk across spot welds and catch slag and break three teeth off lol😂
Hey Kevin, if you flick the pens like the old mercury thermometer from back in the day it will allow you to finish what your doing. Only 2 to 3 times, otherwise you might fling ink on the ground or the work.
To make your compressor more effective, find a junk 50 or 60 gallon compressor. All you need is the tank. If you connect a cheap harbor freight unit to an old tank, you increase storage capacity. I've been using this method for over 30 years. You don't have to spend 1000 dollars to run air tools. Ingenuity and simplicity will get the job done. Good luck and check it out.
Because you said your air compressor cycled 9711 times... I Googled and found this...According to reports, there are 9,492 7-Eleven stores in 38 states and territories of the United States. The highest number of 7-Eleven locations of US are in California and Las Vegas with 1,902 stores and 166 stores, respectively. California makes up approximately 20% of all 7-Eleven stores in the United States. You almost got the number correct being 219 stores short 🤣👍
Hey Kevin, I’m enjoying the Camaro build and wanted to share with you that if you are using Detroit Speed mini tubes now would be a good time to review the installation information, they come with some cut out templates that would apply to the area you are working. I am working on a 1970 Camaro a myself and it’s been a challenge..In a good way.
Woooow what a good morning Some strong black coffee and a new paintucation video 👌🏻 mint AND A NEW SAYING!! "The Webbernet"😂 Should get a chuckle from the lads at work.
Face shield wouldn’t hurt while grinding either. I worked at Bristol Coach Van Lines in the 80s and saw a grinder disk shatter. Luckily it deflected off of his safety glasses and split his earlobe in half. We never did find his ear ring.
I'm not sure if someone else commented, but you could probably use one of those cheap chemical sprayers from a hardware store. The ones you pump by hand and spray. Those wands should be long enough to reach in the frame rails
@@paintucation well I just tried to type of a few paragraphs carefully and when I switched over to Google something and came back it was gone lol...grrr... anyway Kevin out of the many people fixing up cars I see you standing out from many of them not that they're not intelligent and hard workers and so forth and so on I see a desire in you to be A Cut Above so to speak you said your OCD kicking in which in my opinion all those labels they put on people don't always help but hinder I see it more as you want to do things right and pay attention mostly to details doing things in distinct order. I believe that you could rise to the order of Chuck Barris, Chuck Foose and many others who have preceded us in greatness. So please don't take me wrong my constructive criticism or just added information is my desire to help others because I realize that I was told by my World War II Army Dad you ask too many questions and though he was right about a lot of things he was wrong about that one. I've realized that you can learn a lot from other people if you just pay attention and there's many little tidbits that can be thrown in that are nuggets of gold I hope what I say is correct because I have been wrong and though it may not be pleasant to be corrected if you don't look at it in the right way when you do look at it in the right way remaining humble it's amazing what you can glean and build up your person and everything you do. I know this is kind of a long answer but I remember one time thinking if someone said I was fat instead of just being offended what if I looked at myself and I realized wow I am fat then I could go back to that person and say thank you for that which might blow them away but we can use even comments that were meant to tear us down and on the contrary build ourselves up. So just remember Kevin I'm rooting you on I may not be able to do what you're doing right now but you're helping me and so many don't ever forget we appreciate you so much my brother.
For the future, when trying to reach deep in a tight spot as you did for the frame rail a small sponge attached to a reacher of choice would do better then the brush. This comes from a person experience.
More down the rabbit hole!!!! I think I had that floor in and out 20 times..... good core workout!!! Thanks for watching!
did you think about chemical dipping it at the start?
ECoat should be stripped, the parts lay around for who knows how long before they are coated..flashrust is not there concern..
I love how you just sound like a buddy talking to us and walking us through the steps of the project. So easy to learn and understand what you’re doing. Thank you.
Thanks!! That's a nice thing to say! I never want to talk down to anybody... Rather talk "To" ya!
another excellent DETAILED lesson - your instruction is first rate, and so is your camera operator. Nobody ever gives him credit for the outstanding work - exceptionally smooth and steady and instinctively knows when to change angles or zoom in. The effect is a MUCH BETTER PRODUCTION than the guys using tripods (and faster for you without having to move cameras or edit multiples). Thank you for the hard work and great humor.
I have to agree with you... excellent production quality. But I kind of expect that from a man who has been in front of the camera for so long, lol. Kevin is one of the best at keeping a dialog going with his audience. It really makes for an intimate video experience.
More of Kevin building a new 70's Camaro with a few rusty old parts. But mostly new. Keep up the good work, sir. I look forward to these videos!
Yup! It's a process.😊
I do too. This is so much fun to watch. It would be nice to see this one weekly till it is done.
Kevin I remember watching you back in early 2000 it's nice that you're being yourself and letting average guys know that we can do it
I appreciate you showing what it truly takes to do this stuff correctly, meaning it's not easy. If it were easy everyone would do it.
He's saying, "If I can do it, you can do it" nobody said it was easy, but with the right tools, resources, and a little knowhow anyone can do it
I'm a carpenter for most of 45 years. If my Dewalt saw, framing hammer, 2x4s and nails can't fix it I let someone else do it. Now I'm going to. I am glad I have a love / hate relationship with you and VGG. Inspired.
@paintucation Kevin, while you have the trunk floor out, you should get spray all of the inside of the frame rails. Eastwood makes a rust encapsulation spray kit for the inside of the frame rails. it has a plastic hose to allow you to spray way down deep into the rails. better to get it all now and leave any behind to fester.
Been watching for years sir from the motor city loving the progress of the Camaro can’t wait to see the finished product
'preciate ya!!!! Hello Michigan!!
Kevin, watching your channel has really helped me with my 66 chevelle. I have never done any kind of sheet metal work before and i just wanted to replace a floor and that turned into replacing inner kick panels, reinforcement plates, outter rocker, toe boards, full floor. Now comes the trunk floor, inner wheel house. Thank you for being thorough you go over the details that most don't mention and thats huge for this rookie!
I love wht you do for people educating. In process an unforseen problems along the way. 100% straight up .plz keep up the work you do
I love that you are doing such huge repairs with basic tools. I grew up restoring cars like this and have since moved to Germany where NOBODY believes my "Onyx Black" 57 210 Chevy was done by me here in the garage with a $150 Devilbiss gun fed by a $250 2hp compressor. As you say, it's just chemistry, and the preperation is 90% of the paint job (and for me colour-sanding and Trizacting the last ten percent). Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and courage to just try something with us!
Man, thank you!!! You get me.
I really appreciate the precise surgical approach. Most are total hackmanship. That will be a nicely crafted car.
I really appreciate the prep details and sharing tips and tricks.
The beginning of this video had me rolling, I had it on full volume and my wife thought I ripped ass she was so grossed out.😂😂😂
“Bones are good” what bones? That Derick dude was smoking crack. There is nothing left of the bones!
I love that you don’t cut corners. As much as it pains we to move slowly, whenever I work on a project I try to “overdo” it. Mostly so nobody can disparage my work but also as a source of pride.
I like how you waste no time getting all this work done. Not just talking about big plans. A man of action.
Bodywork = being Patient - You either have it or you are one. I am ok with mechanical but can't handle what you do. I would go crazy and be one. Going to go have a toddy now to salute you!! Enjoy watching!!!! 👍👍
Thanks for the video.
Keep the videos coming Kevin!! That rust converter/reformer you’re using I’ve used the similar stuff from Rustoleum for years and it works fantastic!!! The day job deals with products that are highly corrosive to metal and that reformer slows it down tremendously and stops it dead in some cases!! Good call out man!!
I’ve been watching every episode of this build carefully and I’m sure I’ll be going back and watching them again. Thank you for the knowledge you hand down Kevin. I also have a 2nd gen Camaro I’ve been learning a lot mine is a 78 that needs quarter skins and a tailight panel
Kevin, Seriously enjoying your restoration of this car. I love your sense of sarcastic humor, it reminds me of me a bit. Blaming that sheet metal "oops cut" on someone else is classic. In our household we blame that on Steve. Steve was the invisible friend of our daughter and she left him forgotten as she grew up. We have adopted Steve to take blame for all those little "oop-es" that happen in life.
Nice build, lot of detail on your inner prep with the chemicals, treating the rust areas. You do a lot of test fits, makes for a straight project at end; learning a lot.
Looking great, thanks for sharing!
Lol the brush on a stick... we've used similar thing laying up bigger hulls. Except we would use old broken roller poles to get distance on it. It's how we got into the bow and the corners of the transum from about 50 is inches away ( width of the rolls of cloth we laminated to the boat). Tried and true method
Great video, thanks for using and reminding us to use PPE, safety always.
It's good to see someone fumbling around like most of us nonprofessional
people are, but you figure it out and do it the best you can
Real world solutions to real muscle cars! Love it Kevin. Keep the content coming!!
Kevin I have 66 dodge dart I brought back to Kentucky from California it’s really rust free you’ve motivated me to start on it!
Thanks for the shout out brotha!!! Loving this build!!!
It’s the Extendo-Reacho Cuz!!! Nice seeing this car get a new lease on life, keep up the great work Kevin!!!
Thanks man!
I was sitting here waiting for your post a new video thanks😊
Glad you're watching!!!
Me too.
This build has put a spotlight on just how much work goes into doing a job like this. I’ve known guys that have bought projects thinking they would just throw some aftermarket body panels on and they would be ready to go. I think the days of finding projects that are easy restorations are long gone. The projects that a lot of guys would avoid are what’s left.
Kevin, from a long-time Sheetmetal worker, get you a set of quick release magnetic nut setters from Hobo Freight to hold those tek screws as to put them in! No more holding the screws in the chucks to start them! It’ll change your life!😁
Loving every minute of this build! Can’t get enough, keep them coming!
I'm glad you did the right thing and clean and sealed the frame rails
Drink every time Kevin says “sneak up on it” it’s Saturday night 🤣
I remember when Derick was rescuing this. He said it was probably beyond saving. Leave it to Kevin to take this on! So glad you did so we could all see just how much work has to go into a project like this!
To be fair he's only saving about half of it
I have the same Astro light, love it, but doing metal work it loves the metal filings and the magnet becomes almost useless, lol.
Camaro is coming along nicely!
The main ingredient in all those "rust removers" is just phosphoric acid. You can buy it in concentrated pure liquid form then just dilute it with water and spray it on with a spray bottle. That way it gets in every crack a cranny. Also, I joked about mini tubs before. Thank you for talking about that and the super neat tip about the seat belt pocket!
My favorite method for trimming panels is to self tapper screw them together after lining them up really well, then cutting through both with a thin cutoff wheel on either the 3" or the 4.5 inch. Sometimes the body saw if the space is awkward. Also have you looked into sanding pad with replaceable paper? Think 4 1/2 roll lock. I find it does a better job of knocking down rosette welds and tack welds without thinning the surrounding metal like flap wheels do. Its kind of the in-between of flap wheels and grinding stone
I love watching your channel Kevin. You are so talented and love your sense of humor.
Good content... enjoying the build..and the tips... looking forward to seeing more...thanks...🔧🔧👍
I learn things every time I watch this program
You are a true craftsman!!!! I am pretty sure you hate that car but not for much longer. It is looking really good!!! And the best part about it is when you’re all done you’re gonna beat on it and do donuts with it!!!!
Impressive work Kevin!
Really enjoy these videos and especially the detail you provide
I sure am glad that I get to watch this channel thanks to vise grip garage for the video that you both did awhile back.
Great episode Kevin.
When you get miffed, take a smoke break. It doesn't have to be a leafy vegetation smoke, but just step back and let the smoke out of your ears. Just picture that next time and laugh it off.
Please talk more about and show the cavity wax application as I still have to do that part on my 32.
Have a good one!
Will do!!! Thanks man.
I think I would've used a Shutz gun to get the rust inhibitor deep inside the frame rails.Great video series,keep up the great work.
Super cool to see because there is no way in hell I would do this myself. Respect!
Good prep work on the trunk floor. I'm interested to see how the ends of the frame rails work out for you. Thanks for the interesting video.
I'm just starting a 1971 camaro project so this series is invaluable. Thank you so much. Where can I send you pics of my progress?
Soo many innuendos 🤣. Must be a Kevin thing. 😅. Love the videos. Gives me inspiration to get back working on my 71 Camaro
That car is going to be built so much better than it was from the factory. I would love to have one built with your attention to detail and dedication to perfectionism, I just dont think I could afford the amount of man hours you will be putting into this thing. Anyway Nice work and can't wait for the next episode.
Helping my 76 year old uncle weld a sill / rocker into a mk2 daimler. Sent him this to watch re sneek up on it 👍
Mini tubs are cool.
I'll be watching what wheel/tire combo you can get under that. Biggest tire combo I could get under an unmolested 71 is 255/17 front, 275/17 rear, with microscopic clearance.
Really informative videos…Keep them coming.
She's coming right along!
Thank you for your knowledge and insight. Love your content ❤
Hey man i have been really enjoying your garbage camaro videos!!!
Thanks bud!! I'm enjoying getting dirty on this one!
Killer build 🍻.
It's gonna be some day!
Yes,my favorite car,channel, and educater, all in one
🎉🎉🎉🎉
It's good to see another professional leading by example with the use of PPE.
Best way to shake a can…and as a bonus it sounds like an old two stroke motorcycle.
@27.53 someone needs a snickers. Great series.
Looking at all of the work you do and the quality and care you take I am surprised that you do not have some kind of mini sandblaster for cleaning up what you are keeping.
got a blast cabinet
I'm anxious to see how you're going to refinish the underbody. I've got my 73 F'bird on the rotisserie and almost ready to blast and refinish underbody.
Now come on Kevin, you know you love putting a brand new bit on your spot, weld cutter and having it walk across spot welds and catch slag and break three teeth off lol😂
I like the Saturday morning video release. Thanks!
Hey Kevin, if you flick the pens like the old mercury thermometer from back in the day it will allow you to finish what your doing. Only 2 to 3 times, otherwise you might fling ink on the ground or the work.
Awesome video brother!
9:13 😂 that was so unexpected, lol!
Love this series. Keep it up!
Your brush on a stick… ‘The Giter Iner Adapter’.
To make your compressor more effective, find a junk 50 or 60 gallon compressor. All you need is the tank. If you connect a cheap harbor freight unit to an old tank, you increase storage capacity. I've been using this method for over 30 years. You don't have to spend 1000 dollars to run air tools. Ingenuity and simplicity will get the job done.
Good luck and check it out.
Another great video Kevin! Great work Brother
Love your channel man! Thanks for the great content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Awesome buddy.
Well that takes the made by me to a whole new level
Because you said your air compressor cycled 9711 times... I Googled and found this...According to reports, there are 9,492 7-Eleven stores in 38 states and territories of the United States. The highest number of 7-Eleven locations of US are in California and Las Vegas with 1,902 stores and 166 stores, respectively. California makes up approximately 20% of all 7-Eleven stores in the United States. You almost got the number correct being 219 stores short 🤣👍
"the reach around" .."no" lmao 🤣
enjoying this series.
Lot of work to get that car back to the 1970 look!
Yup ....
Hey Kevin, I’m enjoying the Camaro build and wanted to share with you that if you are using Detroit Speed mini tubes now would be a good time to review the installation information, they come with some cut out templates that would apply to the area you are working. I am working on a 1970 Camaro a myself and it’s been a challenge..In a good way.
Cool project
Woooow what a good morning
Some strong black coffee and a new paintucation video
👌🏻 mint
AND A NEW SAYING!!
"The Webbernet"😂
Should get a chuckle from the lads at work.
Face shield wouldn’t hurt while grinding either. I worked at Bristol Coach Van Lines in the 80s and saw a grinder disk shatter. Luckily it deflected off of his safety glasses and split his earlobe in half. We never did find his ear ring.
Imagine doing all this rebuilding with period correct 1974 Body working tools😁
You need to start getting some paintucation merch Kevin, some t-shirt with your catch phrase”you need to sneak up on it”,😁👍🇨🇦
You might like the Milwaukee markzall. Lmao getting waaaay up in there with the reacharound!!!
That was good one
My inner child loves the fart music 😂
I'm not sure if someone else commented, but you could probably use one of those cheap chemical sprayers from a hardware store. The ones you pump by hand and spray. Those wands should be long enough to reach in the frame rails
there is a great chasm between junk and neglected deterioration
Two chemicals in stasis combine to form a covalent bond.
Did I use the wrong context? 😳
@@paintucation well I just tried to type of a few paragraphs carefully and when I switched over to Google something and came back it was gone lol...grrr... anyway Kevin out of the many people fixing up cars I see you standing out from many of them not that they're not intelligent and hard workers and so forth and so on I see a desire in you to be A Cut Above so to speak you said your OCD kicking in which in my opinion all those labels they put on people don't always help but hinder I see it more as you want to do things right and pay attention mostly to details doing things in distinct order. I believe that you could rise to the order of Chuck Barris, Chuck Foose and many others who have preceded us in greatness. So please don't take me wrong my constructive criticism or just added information is my desire to help others because I realize that I was told by my World War II Army Dad you ask too many questions and though he was right about a lot of things he was wrong about that one. I've realized that you can learn a lot from other people if you just pay attention and there's many little tidbits that can be thrown in that are nuggets of gold I hope what I say is correct because I have been wrong and though it may not be pleasant to be corrected if you don't look at it in the right way when you do look at it in the right way remaining humble it's amazing what you can glean and build up your person and everything you do. I know this is kind of a long answer but I remember one time thinking if someone said I was fat instead of just being offended what if I looked at myself and I realized wow I am fat then I could go back to that person and say thank you for that which might blow them away but we can use even comments that were meant to tear us down and on the contrary build ourselves up. So just remember Kevin I'm rooting you on I may not be able to do what you're doing right now but you're helping me and so many don't ever forget we appreciate you so much my brother.
For the future, when trying to reach deep in a tight spot as you did for the frame rail a small sponge attached to a reacher of choice would do better then the brush. This comes from a person experience.
You are a good educator. Keep eating the elephant.
And i love how you talk like a chip monk. When you speed up the video funny lol