As Always Elin, SUPERBLY DONE!!! I really learned so much I think it’s OK to be redundant here! Almost wish these videos were nonstop! Thank you again!
About thirty-five years ago I made one of those triangle shaped panels for the bonnet on my GT6. It had to be flat though because I didn’t have a bead roller. It is still on my car. Now I am too old for bead rollers and stretcher/shrinker tools and multiple grinders but that is ok I love watching you do the work. When your video ends I can go for a drive in my GT6+. We’ve had our car for 48 years. It is a ‘69. I wonder if the ‘66 will be on the road in 48 years time.
That modified bead roller is really proving it's worth, I'm truly amazed that you can replicate a pressing the way you did (still got the rubbers on the English wheel I noticed). Hats off, a big well done!! Rusty could see that you didn't need any help or hints today. Looks like the sun is now out over there, what better place to be than on the trampoline!! As always good luck from Spain!!
Very extensive repairs, nice job staying focused and moving forward. Big jobs like this make me jump around spot to spot, I make a mess of several areas, then something comes up and I put it on the back burner. So I can appreciate the dedication it takes to keep making progress.
Taking the time to make it like the factory makes a difference. Kind of like when I design and sew and make something like I bought it, instead of" tender loving hands by the fireplace"
Another fine lesson on how to 'torture' flat sheet into the shape you need, thank you! I can't wait for the video of you giving Rusty treats to get him to do somersaults on the trampoline! lol
On the door edges, the inside where you can only do limited grinding, have you considered just using paintable seam sealer instead of body putty? I would think that the the sealer would help keep out moisture and because it remains flexible would hold up better on a door edge that will get vibrations with every opening and closing of the door. Also... Rwcently I've heard about and been looking into hand held, wire feed laser welding. It looks ideal for sheet metal body work because it has a lot less heat spread, greatly reducing panel warpage. It also requires less prep, is said to be a lot easier to learn than MIG or TIG, and makes a cleaner weld that needs far less grinding and finishing. Might even be able to do "spot welds" rather than plug welds. It's also 2X to 4X faster. The drawback is the initial purchase price is pretty steep. But it appears to be coming down in price as more manufacturers are making them.
Another masterclass in panel bashing and fabrication. Had that been me, I'd have spent most of my time desperately looking around for something less complex to work on, like lifting a beer glass to my mouth. ..
As Always Elin, SUPERBLY DONE!!!
I really learned so much I think it’s OK to be redundant here! Almost wish these videos were nonstop!
Thank you again!
Every video you do on this GT6 just shows how professional you are and the care that goes into your work. Bravo Elin !
About thirty-five years ago I made one of those triangle shaped panels for the bonnet on my GT6. It had to be flat though because I didn’t have a bead roller. It is still on my car. Now I am too old for bead rollers and stretcher/shrinker tools and multiple grinders but that is ok I love watching you do the work. When your video ends I can go for a drive in my GT6+. We’ve had our car for 48 years. It is a ‘69. I wonder if the ‘66 will be on the road in 48 years time.
Excellent work on this part of the hood and this side of the car. You are a master at it all.
That modified bead roller is really proving it's worth, I'm truly amazed that you can replicate a pressing the way you did (still got the rubbers on the English wheel I noticed). Hats off, a big well done!!
Rusty could see that you didn't need any help or hints today. Looks like the sun is now out over there, what better place to be than on the trampoline!!
As always good luck from Spain!!
That was a lovely looking piece by the end. You have so much patience!
Great work thank you Elin 👍🚗😊
Awesome panel making skills!!
Very extensive repairs, nice job staying focused and moving forward. Big jobs like this make me jump around spot to spot, I make a mess of several areas, then something comes up and I put it on the back burner. So I can appreciate the dedication it takes to keep making progress.
Taking the time to make it like the factory makes a difference. Kind of like when I design and sew and make something like I bought it, instead of" tender loving hands by the fireplace"
Very nice work Elin. 👏
Another fine lesson on how to 'torture' flat sheet into the shape you need, thank you!
I can't wait for the video of you giving Rusty treats to get him to do somersaults on the trampoline! lol
Damn fine job Elin. 👏👏
Nice work Elin 👌
Good job Elin
"Rust converters" are great products for those of us who don't want to spend time cleaning light rust.
Great job!!
On the door edges, the inside where you can only do limited grinding, have you considered just using paintable seam sealer instead of body putty? I would think that the the sealer would help keep out moisture and because it remains flexible would hold up better on a door edge that will get vibrations with every opening and closing of the door.
Also... Rwcently I've heard about and been looking into hand held, wire feed laser welding. It looks ideal for sheet metal body work because it has a lot less heat spread, greatly reducing panel warpage. It also requires less prep, is said to be a lot easier to learn than MIG or TIG, and makes a cleaner weld that needs far less grinding and finishing. Might even be able to do "spot welds" rather than plug welds. It's also 2X to 4X faster. The drawback is the initial purchase price is pretty steep. But it appears to be coming down in price as more manufacturers are making them.
Nice job!
Great work! For the pressings, can you not make a raised shape in wood and use it like a former to beat the metal over?
Played with Vanguards Mayflowers and Standard 8s when I was young, bought one of the first TR7s to arrive in Australia
Vanguard 6 is a great car… quite a few assembled in Oz.
Nice fabrication.
Great job……!
Another masterclass in panel bashing and fabrication. Had that been me, I'd have spent most of my time desperately looking around for something less complex to work on, like lifting a beer glass to my mouth. ..
I have a question that has probably been covered but I missed it. (YT Attention Span Disorder) Is this your car or are you restoring it for someone?
His friend's car. If you have an attention span disorder, TH-cam will make it worse unless you are very disciplined.