It's astonishing how much rust was hiding under what looked like a near-mint exterior! I remember it rolling into your workshop and thinking "amazing how well that car has aged!". How wrong we were, and how much more pride you'll have when it's rolling down the road again, and you spot it in traffic ten/twenty years from now.
To your credit (been watching your videos for over 3 years now), your welding has improved based on what I've seen. It's very satisfying to see detailed restorations like this and you are one of the best on TH-cam.
Thicker steel, hardened steel, caustic prep and oil-based paint, all contribute to greater corrosion resistance of ww2 tanks than late-model passenger vehicles.
Great job. Because of your approach to metal, I have taken the initiative and have started then completed my first metal repair on an e30. Your approach is honest, meaningful, and detailed. It is a great resource for those who are going down similar avenues. Please keep up the great work. Everybody has their own favorite part, but the entire thing on youtube is what makes it so impressive and high quality.
Great stuff, man! I love these videos. And I really don't mind when you still have to learn, as we (for those who aren't better than you in this work) can learn with you. I like that a lot better than watching someone who does this with ease. With this, I learn a lot more. So thank you for sharing and being honest about your skill-level. Appreciate that.
HA - just as I thought - "gloves required with that MIG welding' - the next second gloves arrived - HA - ESP - also great to see someone being sensible and using a guard with a cutoff wheel. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
I can't help but feel that if both you and the owner had known the actual condition of this car then you both wouldn't have agreed to do this! I'm glad it's teaching you some very difficult lessons though, the work is really impressive given your status as an enthusiastic but green welder
I don’t find this boring at all. It’s actually very relaxing for me. I have high anxiety and I watch stuff like this and it calms me down. I hope to learn how to weld some day.
Most informative, thank you. I have a W123 that I bought new in 1983, I collected it from the factory. It has been sleeping for the past 10 years in a barn. I have just purchased an R-Tech 180 Mig and will start the renovation in a few weeks. Mine has rot around the windscreens, floor, sills. It likely has lots more that currently cannot be seen. Your videos will be a great help. I will investigate the Phaeton thing
Your skills are coming on fast. Not boring at all to watch. I dont undertand how the customer can think this kind of work can be addressed on a lump sum! Good for you to keep going and not just putting filler on it as many would do
I dont know that I would have done it quite that way, but at the same time that was nicely done! probably about seventeen thousand ways to do it if you want to get into details, but your way worked just fine. love watching this kind of stuff as much as I enjoy doing it!
Everyone get's all excited about bolting parts to a car, what isn't appreciated, is the fact that a solid bodyshell is fundamental. I say that with 1980's Italian car experience!
I've just found your channel , it's great especially as I bought a moggy to work on as a retirement project , so I'm new to metalwork as it was always a dark art to me. I found this really clear and impressive as to how you're finishing all your welds off. Its good to see you working on a car a lot of stuff ie welding is on examples on a bench. Not surprised you have so many subscribers so now I have to go through your back catalogue. Oh also helps that it's in proper english (haha).
I really enjoy the welding videos, so don't feel you need to rush through it. Infact I would advise you take a little longer, especially when cleaning up your welds at the end, don't relie on filler to do all the work, instead take a little more time with the finger sander to get those welds flattened right back it will be a blessing later 😄
Your welding has gotten much better. You can tell you are more patient and precise which leads to much less clean up work and mistakes. Your stitch welds are very nice and even in size. Good job and the practice is certainly paying off.
Very nice. Your method of repair panels sort of reminds me of Fitze's Fabrication but, he takes it one step farther with his 'Cut & butt' method. If you haven't seen his rust repair methods, it is definitely worth a look. I will be doing rust repair on a vehicle I am restoring and to me, every video on rust repair is worth a look - always something to learn. Only reason I am commenting is because you said you are learning. Your skills are presently far superior to mine. Your finished work should last a long time. Cheers.
You are doing very well, the more you do the better you will get!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! I have a lot of respect for those who can do this type of work, it is not easy and can be very difficult, Scott on Coldwar Motors is very good, and Arthur Tussik both are very skilled!!!! Rust is a Bastard, it NEVER sleeps!!!!! The hole is always BIGGER than it first appears!!!!
You are getting better all the time. I like watching you cut out the rusty bits and replace with shiny new pieces. I find it very satisfying. I for one will watch what ever you want to share. :)
Not boring at all as far as I am concerned. Only one important thing I’ve seen on manny other channels is the usage of zinc primer. It’s a fantastic protection but not ment to be painted over! Because zinc is a self sacrificing material it will reject paint ore primers at some point in the future. Read the instructions. If it is real zinc I would only use it on invisible places or cavities if I were you. Good luck with everything 👍🏼
Kudos to you brother. Lots of folks talk about it, few venture into the unfamiliar. You're doing great! Word of advice: seam sealer is critical when two pieces of steel overlap. No amount of welding will seal the space between. That's why they spot weld and completely seal the cavity. Good paint will do the trick on it as long as there are no cavities where water can sit.
Good work and you got there in the end but the reason the outer piece was "a bit off" is because the radii of your template is smaller than the piece you are replacing.
Thank you for sharing this. I've subscribed! I always watch to the end because I'm just a methodical as you, wherein I like to take my time, and do a job that will last almost a lifetime! My work is my pride and joy, and I can see how much you enjoy educating others. That's the important thing that will bring a lasting legacy to all the quiet moments you spend out there on your own. It's amazing what one can achieve, in life's quiet moments, spent doing what one loves. God bless all your efforts, and crown them with success!
I owned a w123 280e for fifteen years and it was one of the most reliable cars that I’ve ever owned and over a 100’000 miles driven by myself before selling it on to a very appreciative friend. Two problems affected it. The distributor and the gearbox inhibitor switch both failed. Timing chains were a weak point on most Mercedes cars of that era. Front and rear windscreen seals were prone to leaking water into the car and boot.
Great work! A bit of advice you may well know - use ‘13 x 457mm Sanding Belts Zirconia” for your finger sander, they’re expensive but miles more robust and get some spot weld drill bits both of these will make you life easier. Good luck and keep up the good work
No need to apologise for these sorts of videos, it's all part of the process and just as important as the rest of it. It's been interesting to see how much more work this car has needed than it looked like it did when you started.
This is a Journey,, and an excellent way to be brave and say YES im going to have a go at this ,, as mentioned if its wrong or a little of, try again, thats how we all LEARN... fantastic informative stuff..
A concise and interesting video, well done. I recently restored a Ford Puma 1.7 with (severe) rust in the usual areas. As you say, welding takes a long time but with a good outcome. My welds at the end were certainly better than when I started! Keep learning.
Hi I am a trained car builder .I can understand you are a beginner, so here are just a few tips that you must get for free .. make your rep pieces in one piece and make sure you get all the rusty work. skip your primer over where you need to weld .Use instead a thin rust protection oil instead while the plates are hot, the rep you start at about 1040. instead of the plate you made, had made a piece which was with the edge of the hole so had you only had 2 vertical welds and you were rid of the horizontal. (time was saved). But fine gait. take care of yourself and good work ethic Greetings from Denmark
Hi from the home land of these cars. Nice to see that even younger people in these old Mercedes type. One comment to 8:18 - Nothing between the sheets? I don't know what is best. But I open the gap a bit so that I can flush it with a anticorrosive oil. I use Owatrol because it builds a dry surface after a while. Can be sprayed on starting corrosion. May be there is for this purpose here something better.
Maybe you're not the best, maybe you are. I don't care. You are dedicated and humble. And I learn so much things from you since the begining. If I was owning an old rusty car, for sure I would like you to work on it.
I enjoyed this episode, as I enjoy all of your episodes. Your attention to detail, even as you are perfecting your craft, is amazing. I sure hope the owner paints that car something other than the color that it is!
With steel this thin you don't need to leave a gap for penetration once the welder is set properly. Leaving a gap just makes it easier to burn through. Butt them together or even overlap them then up the amps slightly and burn it in. It's easier that way and ends up as a better job. Also put the 2nd handle back on the grinder and hold it with 2 hands. You have better control and it won't snatch like it keeps doing in this video.
Watching this on your play list and noticed a random video titled "Delete Google Forever Now" was added just before this video. I just wanted to bring that to your attention
Congrats on the project. We all have to start somewhere.🤔 It's called learning!! And for me you are doing a good job. It's not fast! But... It is what it is! Keep up the good work!! From Lisbon with Love for Cars/Mercedes-Benz. 😉🖒
Fantastic video - just come across this. I've done a bit of amateur fabrication and welding myself, but this is really great work and so nice to have a video others could perhaps learn from and pick up a trick or two. Keep up these videos - would love to see more.
This video nailed it! working on a e21 that seems to be unrecoverable and soon will tackle the windshield corners. Right now struggling with the rocker panels. Nice work as always!!
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I don't find this kind of work boring at all! Quite interesting, in fact! I'd love to have a project like this on my own, one day...
Same!
It's astonishing how much rust was hiding under what looked like a near-mint exterior! I remember it rolling into your workshop and thinking "amazing how well that car has aged!". How wrong we were, and how much more pride you'll have when it's rolling down the road again, and you spot it in traffic ten/twenty years from now.
To your credit (been watching your videos for over 3 years now), your welding has improved based on what I've seen. It's very satisfying to see detailed restorations like this and you are one of the best on TH-cam.
but he has still field to improvement.
Good on you for tackling such a project. I've seen less rust on WW2 tanks pulled from Polish swamps.
Thicker steel, hardened steel, caustic prep and oil-based paint, all contribute to greater corrosion resistance of ww2 tanks than late-model passenger vehicles.
@@mwilliamshs In addition, swamp water might not contain as much free oxygen as freely running water, which will slow rust formation.
Not to mention shade from uv exposure, moderate climates, etc
@@mwilliamshs @Me Here You guys must be fun at parties...
@@Chris-yy7qc they sure are. Japanophiles arent
Your meticulous approach to metal repairs on cars is immensely enjoyable to watch. I've learnt a lot too.
Thank you.
Great job. Because of your approach to metal, I have taken the initiative and have started then completed my first metal repair on an e30. Your approach is honest, meaningful, and detailed. It is a great resource for those who are going down similar avenues. Please keep up the great work. Everybody has their own favorite part, but the entire thing on youtube is what makes it so impressive and high quality.
Very kind of you to say, thank you Treven!
I love seeing other amateurs repair stuff like this. Makes me feel a lot better about my less than stunning welds haha. Great job.
Not boring at all... a joy to watch.
It is not boring we also learn something with you!Greetings from Bulgaria!
Excellent work
Great stuff, man! I love these videos. And I really don't mind when you still have to learn, as we (for those who aren't better than you in this work) can learn with you. I like that a lot better than watching someone who does this with ease. With this, I learn a lot more. So thank you for sharing and being honest about your skill-level. Appreciate that.
Not boring, good watching you get through it all.
Not boring at all. I encourage you to continue sharing content like this.
HA - just as I thought - "gloves required with that MIG welding' - the next second gloves arrived - HA - ESP - also great to see someone being sensible and using a guard with a cutoff wheel. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
I can't help but feel that if both you and the owner had known the actual condition of this car then you both wouldn't have agreed to do this! I'm glad it's teaching you some very difficult lessons though, the work is really impressive given your status as an enthusiastic but green welder
This is just testament to your character and skills though, I'm always blown away by your ability to get stuck in and get results
For an amateur you made it look easy as it came out well
I don’t find this boring at all. It’s actually very relaxing for me. I have high anxiety and I watch stuff like this and it calms me down. I hope to learn how to weld some day.
Its not boring at all. We like to see the repairs.
Not boring at all !!! Loving the welding and the attention to detail. I'll be here for the next one :-)
Most informative, thank you. I have a W123 that I bought new in 1983, I collected it from the factory. It has been sleeping for the past 10 years in a barn. I have just purchased an R-Tech 180 Mig and will start the renovation in a few weeks. Mine has rot around the windscreens, floor, sills. It likely has lots more that currently cannot be seen. Your videos will be a great help. I will investigate the Phaeton thing
Good work. Reminds me on my BMW E36 TC4 Baur Cabrio.
Not boring at all. please keep up the good work.
Your skills are coming on fast. Not boring at all to watch. I dont undertand how the customer can think this kind of work can be addressed on a lump sum! Good for you to keep going and not just putting filler on it as many would do
There's almost 1 million of W123 still in the road. Is not boring.
Keep it up mate, you're closer to end it finally
Not boring at all! Thanks for sharing.
I dont know that I would have done it quite that way, but at the same time that was nicely done! probably about seventeen thousand ways to do it if you want to get into details, but your way worked just fine. love watching this kind of stuff as much as I enjoy doing it!
Everyone get's all excited about bolting parts to a car, what isn't appreciated, is the fact that a solid bodyshell is fundamental. I say that with 1980's Italian car experience!
Im more jelous of the workshop than the car!
No man ever complained about these welding videos, we want more!!
I've just found your channel , it's great especially as I bought a moggy to work on as a retirement project , so I'm new to metalwork as it was always a dark art to me. I found this really clear and impressive as to how you're finishing all your welds off. Its good to see you working on a car a lot of stuff ie welding is on examples on a bench. Not surprised you have so many subscribers so now I have to go through your back catalogue. Oh also helps that it's in proper english (haha).
I really enjoy the welding videos, so don't feel you need to rush through it. Infact I would advise you take a little longer, especially when cleaning up your welds at the end, don't relie on filler to do all the work, instead take a little more time with the finger sander to get those welds flattened right back it will be a blessing later 😄
I have been loving it and that lucky person who got themselves quite the deal with this job lol
Your welding has gotten much better. You can tell you are more patient and precise which leads to much less clean up work and mistakes. Your stitch welds are very nice and even in size. Good job and the practice is certainly paying off.
Very nice. Your method of repair panels sort of reminds me of Fitze's Fabrication but, he takes it one step farther with his 'Cut & butt' method. If you haven't seen his rust repair methods, it is definitely worth a look. I will be doing rust repair on a vehicle I am restoring and to me, every video on rust repair is worth a look - always something to learn. Only reason I am commenting is because you said you are learning. Your skills are presently far superior to mine. Your finished work should last a long time. Cheers.
Getting better and better!
That welder is dialed in, it sounds so good.
It's NOT boring. I really enjoy these kinds of videos!
Not boring at all watching a craftsman at work , well done
You are doing very well, the more you do the better you will get!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
I have a lot of respect for those who can do this type of work, it is not easy and can be very difficult, Scott on Coldwar Motors is very good, and Arthur Tussik both are very skilled!!!!
Rust is a Bastard, it NEVER sleeps!!!!! The hole is always BIGGER than it first appears!!!!
you sir have all my respect
Enjoy all of it , none of it is boring.👍👍
your welds are getting much better.
We love to see your work! not boring at all! Keep the amazing work and videos! Cannot wait to see this car when its done.
this is really helpful kind of puts in to scale how hard it is what its really like
Don't lose your enthusiasm, I like your dedication to a project like this.
You are getting better all the time. I like watching you cut out the rusty bits and replace with shiny new pieces. I find it very satisfying. I for one will watch what ever you want to share. :)
I find it interesting your progression of getting better at welding. Not too many are willing to document their errors and corrections like you.
Not boring at all as far as I am concerned. Only one important thing I’ve seen on manny other channels is the usage of zinc primer. It’s a fantastic protection but not ment to be painted over! Because zinc is a self sacrificing material it will reject paint ore primers at some point in the future. Read the instructions. If it is real zinc I would only use it on invisible places or cavities if I were you. Good luck with everything 👍🏼
Honestly, if you did the same video concept for every rusty part that you need to replace. I would watch all of it. It is very satisfying.
Kudos to you brother. Lots of folks talk about it, few venture into the unfamiliar. You're doing great!
Word of advice: seam sealer is critical when two pieces of steel overlap. No amount of welding will seal the space between. That's why they spot weld and completely seal the cavity. Good paint will do the trick on it as long as there are no cavities where water can sit.
Кропотливая и качественная работа. Молодец. 👍👍👍
Good work and you got there in the end but the reason the outer piece was "a bit off" is because the radii of your template is smaller than the piece you are replacing.
Not boring to me, I love watching this stuff. One day I'll be restoring my E30.
Thank you for sharing this. I've subscribed! I always watch to the end because I'm just a methodical as you, wherein I like to take my time, and do a job that will last almost a lifetime! My work is my pride and joy, and I can see how much you enjoy educating others. That's the important thing that will bring a lasting legacy to all the quiet moments you spend out there on your own. It's amazing what one can achieve, in life's quiet moments, spent doing what one loves. God bless all your efforts, and crown them with success!
You welding skills have greatly improved. Love the progress. Well done
if these are improved welds then I will pass on watching earlier videos not to have a heart attack :D
Amazing work! This is exactly how I learned, but on my own truck. You're doing great
You have given me hope that I will be able to tackle my old landrover before I'm just sweeping up a pile of aluminium scraps 🌟⭐🌟
Not boring at all. 👍🏼
You might say that you’re just learning but isn’t everyone. Got to say you are doing a great job on that old Merc.
I am enjoying this journey. thanks
Your attention to detail is fantastic... well done!
I kinda love this rust removal. I think its satisfying👍
I owned a w123 280e for fifteen years and it was one of the most reliable cars that I’ve ever owned and over a 100’000 miles driven by myself before selling it on to a very appreciative friend. Two problems affected it. The distributor and the gearbox inhibitor switch both failed. Timing chains were a weak point on most Mercedes cars of that era. Front and rear windscreen seals were prone to leaking water into the car and boot.
Great work! A bit of advice you may well know - use ‘13 x 457mm Sanding Belts Zirconia” for your finger sander, they’re expensive but miles more robust and get some spot weld drill bits both of these will make you life easier. Good luck and keep up the good work
I agree show more of this kind of work it is fun seeing you progress in your welding skills.
You know what they say - A grinder & paint makes me the welder I ain’t! Good job man
No need to apologise for these sorts of videos, it's all part of the process and just as important as the rest of it. It's been interesting to see how much more work this car has needed than it looked like it did when you started.
This is a Journey,, and an excellent way to be brave and say YES im going to have a go at this ,, as mentioned if its wrong or a little of, try again, thats how we all LEARN... fantastic informative stuff..
A concise and interesting video, well done. I recently restored a Ford Puma 1.7 with (severe) rust in the usual areas. As you say, welding takes a long time but with a good outcome. My welds at the end were certainly better than when I started! Keep learning.
Hi
I am a trained car builder .I can understand you are a beginner, so here are just a few tips that you must get for free .. make your rep pieces in one piece and make sure you get all the rusty work. skip your primer over where you need to weld .Use instead a thin rust protection oil instead while the plates are hot, the rep you start at about 1040. instead of the plate you made, had made a piece which was with the edge of the hole so had you only had 2 vertical welds and you were rid of the horizontal. (time was saved).
But fine gait. take care of yourself and good work ethic
Greetings from
Denmark
Brilliant work. I have a 1968 VW T2 van that needs work, and all the tooling required, but I'm scared to start. You give me hope.
Always fun to watch
Very nice job!
Hi from the home land of these cars. Nice to see that even younger people in these old Mercedes type.
One comment to 8:18 - Nothing between the sheets? I don't know what is best. But I open the gap a bit so that I can flush it with a anticorrosive oil. I use Owatrol because it builds a dry surface after a while. Can be sprayed on starting corrosion. May be there is for this purpose here something better.
Full protection, you learned something 👌🏻💪🏻 good to see that you're taking advices seriously. 🙂
Your skills are really improving. Well done ........ Fitzee Jr :-)
Maybe you're not the best, maybe you are. I don't care. You are dedicated and humble. And I learn so much things from you since the begining.
If I was owning an old rusty car, for sure I would like you to work on it.
wow, excellent, thanks a million for sharing
I enjoyed this episode, as I enjoy all of your episodes. Your attention to detail, even as you are perfecting your craft, is amazing. I sure hope the owner paints that car something other than the color that it is!
Как всегда ролики огонь. Смотрю с удовольтвием.
Great work !!
I find these videos very good indeed
Great content. Almost there now!
Never boring, always enjoy the video's. Keep up the great work!
Cannot wait for the next vid!👍🏻
Good work. 👏
Nice work and det it is not boring 👍👍
With steel this thin you don't need to leave a gap for penetration once the welder is set properly. Leaving a gap just makes it easier to burn through. Butt them together or even overlap them then up the amps slightly and burn it in.
It's easier that way and ends up as a better job.
Also put the 2nd handle back on the grinder and hold it with 2 hands. You have better control and it won't snatch like it keeps doing in this video.
Watching this on your play list and noticed a random video titled "Delete Google Forever Now" was added just before this video. I just wanted to bring that to your attention
Apprciate that!
Congrats on the project. We all have to start somewhere.🤔 It's called learning!! And for me you are doing a good job. It's not fast! But... It is what it is! Keep up the good work!! From Lisbon with Love for Cars/Mercedes-Benz. 😉🖒
your welding is looking better . thanks for the vid and cant wait for more . wish i was there helping and learning be safe bro
Love this guys car content. Always a pleasure to watch
Fantastic video - just come across this. I've done a bit of amateur fabrication and welding myself, but this is really great work and so nice to have a video others could perhaps learn from and pick up a trick or two. Keep up these videos - would love to see more.
Great to see that rust being cut away and nice metal take it's place. Great work, very enjoyable.
Bloody hell your welding has improved
This Merc is looking better each day!
Congrats on your welds, mate
your work amazing thankss forr shiring with us your job hope forr you the besstt ربي يحفضك😘😘
It really is amazing how rusted out that frame is!
great work.
This video nailed it! working on a e21 that seems to be unrecoverable and soon will tackle the windshield corners. Right now struggling with the rocker panels. Nice work as always!!