It is hard work Pete as that’s how they made them. The tar-paper had pockets to keep water off the speakers if equipped. The OEM use SS screws on the outer belt molding (That is their name) but the UAW workers had 8 minutes to install rear speakers, package shelf, outer glass belt molding, and inner weather shield installed and panel. One guy one each side, the vehicle moved forward 20 feet, a rear seat was picked up on an air powered lift and placed into the car. Two guys jumped in with the bolts in there mouth, popped the seat back in place, then the seat bottom, pulled the seat belts out and clicked them in place. That is all they did their entire shift. I don’t know if their forearms looked like Popeye, or if they were just sore everyday! I watched Oldsmobile’s built in KC during the early 70’s on a field trip. The correct color interior part magically came out for each new build. Serious hard work as we get older. The inner belt molding (Window rubber strip) was inserted with the metal tabs bent over already. Something we cannot appreciate when replacing one part. Love the videos, learning all the time plus bring back things I forgot! Blessings to all.
Glad he decided to stick with the OEM color and didn't change it , the first time I saw this color Blue was on my way to school, walking past the Plainview, Nebr. Chevrolet dealership, it was on a brand spanking new 1966 Chevelle Super Sport w/ black interior and bucket seats & there sticking out of the console was a shiny 4 speed shiftier. But the biggest memory of that day was, the new car aroma was so rich when I open the door, it knocked me back. That memory of that day is burnt in to my mind & will always be " priceless " to me. I know a small few will know what I mean. Okie-Bob
+Robert Perrigo I know what you mean,, everytime I get in my VW Bug the thing I like the most is the FACTORY SMELL! Old aircooled VW's will always have that FACTORY SMELL... Take it easy and hope things are going good Bob!
NOS trim moldings......NICE! Expensive pieces THERE, my friend. Probably the NICEST 69 SS CHEVELLE (to start with too) I have EVER seen in my 46 years. Wish there were more around like that. That is a REALLY GOOD one. ONLY IN TEXAS..............
my friend Pete. I found you at the best time. I have 2 kids and 3 project cars. 1 wife. lol I love this channel get more knowledge then any where else. and the inspiration and motivation to get off your fuckin ass. I have 92 accord paint and body work. 95 explorer giant sound system going in.. and 99 tacoma engine swap. my friend Pete has been a giant help in all 3 of my builds.
You mentioned you don't get anything for free. Pete... All your videos every single video give us informative advice and techniques and the motivation to get into the garage and do shit for ourselves. So this said we all have gotten something for free. Cheers and thank you ✌✌
Your the man Pete!!!!!!!!! Ive got a 64' F 85 Cutlass Im gonna do myself!! Ive been a circular staircase builder and furniture maker for 11 years,I use many of the same techniques when shaping and sanding wood as you do with metal. Its time for a makeover on the Olds!!! Thanks for all the words of wisdom....cheers, Foster.
Car looks really nice Pete. As for Moab..................DON"T GIVE UP! Keep picking at it and it will all come together in the end. Mmmmmmmmmmmm sounds like there's an echo in here. LOL.
I've yet to see you use seam sealer on your panel seams.. I really need to see this done.. but I haven't yet seen all your vids or channels or series.. whatever.. I'll keep looking for it though as I follow along with where ever I'm at.. thanks man for being you and for being there doing what your doing
@Ruffed Feathers >Pete has 3 or 4 videos on seam sealer he uploaded the last few years. He has one on drip rails, a Plymouth Road Runner convertible (Applied with caulking gun, bushes out w/throw-a-way bush and wax & grease remover for smoothing) and another on the right front inner fender on a Mustang that had water intrusion after a tire came apart. So, several! Just look at his channel or type it in. He has done it all seam sealer type situations, some using 8X holding power liquid nails, bushed out on the a Mustang with tire damage. Keep watching. Click like, save to a private file and share. I do. ASE Master Retired! Pete does it all.
My Friend Pete and the wonderful shop Girl, Thank you both for making these real Videos. DIY School is going to be great. See you in Moab, Utah. If you need assistance putting up those studio cabin I’ll come out and do what needs to be done. Do you guys have the go me fund started ? Thank you Sir
+Alonzo Floyd BORING Tips, but good stuff to think about.. I don't like making these kind of videos because they're slow and boring but it's kinda like math or history in school, it's boring but in the end it's better!
THAT was my MAIN question too.......ESPECIALLY those 60's colors (the poly metallics etc. YIKES!) that are KNOWN for such! PPG basecoat or not, he's a way braver man than "me" shootin in pieces. SURE looks GREAT on video though.
hey pete, the first video i saw was you and charlie, and i didn't care for the way you talked to him but after watching the whole series of videos i understand why you get impatiant. this video is very informative as i am doing my own makeover on an 84 caprice classic, and you have really helped me out especially trim pieces, i did my first bodywork ever a month ago and prep is everything!!! i fucked up and the tailgate looked like shit, my friend liked what i did but i was ashamed of my work, but this time i got a block for sanding and an orbital sander so my bondo work is turning out to the level that i wanted
Never understood why so many people (now) restoring cars want to get rid of the chrome. You look at the classics they're beautiful especially on that deep blue.
I had a chance to buy a 1968 chevelle ss blk on blk fac 4 sp with only 200 miles on it for five hundred dollars.... from a friends mom when she was selling her home i told her it was worth aprx. 80 thousand...the car it belonged to her son who died in vietnam.....I broke my leg and had to pass ...shit ! or was that a sign ???
I can make door panels those lower sail panels from scratch they get wet now out. at the shop we have black hard construction paper sheets. I guy could use thin wood from Lowes or Home Depot I make trunk panels from scratching fallow inner body curve in cardboard as tempet
@joey alfaro >The door panels of that era where two parts. The upper is molded plastic to make the curve into the quarter glass that holds the inner belt molding and held in place with folded metal tabs. The bottom is simple, as long as you get the right Christmas tree clips (Google it) It is made from 1/4” Masonite called hardboard. Just make sure there is a weather shield on the sail panel first. The OEM was an asphalt spray on a heavy brown butchers paper. Today, use plastic. At Eastwood, Grangers, McMaster-Carr they sell a butyl tape. Peel off the wax paper, stick it on the inner metal, the attach the plastic using a 6 mil thickness. Trim to fit. Some wrap the upper in food grade plastic wrap, then mat fiberglass followed by cloth. Use a “Chicago” screw used on belts, but attach the upper fiberglass to the bottom hardboard. It’s the best I can give you. The interior vinyl has to go over thin foam, cut for lines and glued in place with weldwood contact cement and rubbed with a smooth bone or plastic stick used in upholstery to recreate the look. They are glued but pressed together with a metal stamp and heated. Crane interiors did GM’s interiors for years. Gone forever now! No NOS. Hope this helps! Seen it done, working for GM as contract labor twice in my career! ASE Master Tech since 1978 Retired
Pete, this is why I like your vids. Hard work, straight goods and no bullshit. Traits that are hard to find in todays world. Keep up the good work!
It is hard work Pete as that’s how they made them. The tar-paper had pockets to keep water off the speakers if equipped. The OEM use SS screws on the outer belt molding (That is their name) but the UAW workers had 8 minutes to install rear speakers, package shelf, outer glass belt molding, and inner weather shield installed and panel. One guy one each side, the vehicle moved forward 20 feet, a rear seat was picked up on an air powered lift and placed into the car. Two guys jumped in with the bolts in there mouth, popped the seat back in place, then the seat bottom, pulled the seat belts out and clicked them in place. That is all they did their entire shift. I don’t know if their forearms looked like Popeye, or if they were just sore everyday! I watched Oldsmobile’s built in KC during the early 70’s on a field trip. The correct color interior part magically came out for each new build. Serious hard work as we get older. The inner belt molding (Window rubber strip) was inserted with the metal tabs bent over already. Something we cannot appreciate when replacing one part.
Love the videos, learning all the time plus bring back things I forgot! Blessings to all.
Glad he decided to stick with the OEM color and didn't change it , the first time I saw this color Blue was on my way to school, walking past the Plainview, Nebr. Chevrolet dealership, it was on a brand spanking new 1966 Chevelle Super Sport w/ black interior and bucket seats & there sticking out of the console was a shiny 4 speed shiftier. But the biggest memory of that day was, the new car aroma was so rich when I open the door, it knocked me back.
That memory of that day is burnt in to my mind & will always be " priceless " to me. I know a small few will know what I mean.
Okie-Bob
+Robert Perrigo I know what you mean,, everytime I get in my VW Bug the thing I like the most is the FACTORY SMELL! Old aircooled VW's will always have that FACTORY SMELL... Take it easy and hope things are going good Bob!
NOS trim moldings......NICE! Expensive pieces THERE, my friend. Probably the NICEST 69 SS CHEVELLE (to start with too) I have EVER seen in my 46 years. Wish there were more around like that. That is a REALLY GOOD one. ONLY IN TEXAS..............
my friend Pete. I found you at the best time. I have 2 kids and 3 project cars. 1 wife. lol I love this channel get more knowledge then any where else. and the inspiration and motivation to get off your fuckin ass. I have 92 accord paint and body work. 95 explorer giant sound system going in.. and 99 tacoma engine swap. my friend Pete has been a giant help in all 3 of my builds.
This dude is insane...I love it! My kind of buddy 👍 For real though he's an old school painter that has done it all. Great teacher.....
You mentioned you don't get anything for free. Pete... All your videos every single video give us informative advice and techniques and the motivation to get into the garage and do shit for ourselves. So this said we all have gotten something for free. Cheers and thank you ✌✌
Your the man Pete!!!!!!!!! Ive got a 64' F 85 Cutlass Im gonna do myself!! Ive been a circular staircase builder and furniture maker for 11 years,I use many of the same techniques when shaping and sanding wood as you do with metal. Its time for a makeover on the Olds!!! Thanks for all the words of wisdom....cheers, Foster.
This car looks awesome.
Wise Words Pete. Only 'You' Can make that difference people!
Really nice initial gloss on the doors and fenders. Prep job is the paint job. "WLL"!!!
My friend Pete is good ppl. Thank u sir so much for sharing your knowledge.
Car looks really nice Pete.
As for Moab..................DON"T GIVE UP! Keep picking at it and it will all come together in the end. Mmmmmmmmmmmm sounds like there's an echo in here. LOL.
1958 chevy truck part
GREAT WORK PETE!...Punkin Holler Boys tunes going in the mail to you TOMORROW!!
+Junk Box Mike Calvert Thanks JBM! Ill be looking forward to it.. Pete
Another great job Pete!
I've yet to see you use seam sealer on your panel seams.. I really need to see this done.. but I haven't yet seen all your vids or channels or series.. whatever.. I'll keep looking for it though as I follow along with where ever I'm at.. thanks man for being you and for being there doing what your doing
@Ruffed Feathers >Pete has 3 or 4 videos on seam sealer he uploaded the last few years. He has one on drip rails, a Plymouth Road Runner convertible (Applied with caulking gun, bushes out w/throw-a-way bush and wax & grease remover for smoothing) and another on the right front inner fender on a Mustang that had water intrusion after a tire came apart. So, several! Just look at his channel or type it in. He has done it all seam sealer type situations, some using 8X holding power liquid nails, bushed out on the a Mustang with tire damage. Keep watching. Click like, save to a private file and share. I do. ASE Master Retired! Pete does it all.
My Friend Pete and the wonderful shop Girl,
Thank you both for making these real Videos.
DIY School is going to be great. See you in Moab, Utah. If you need assistance putting up those studio cabin I’ll come out and do what needs to be done. Do you guys have the
go me fund started ?
Thank you Sir
hey pete you and i have the same mentality when it comes to paint work..
Great job 👏
Diggin it Pete.
Beautiful Pete
Thanks Pete I will remember these tips
+Alonzo Floyd BORING Tips, but good stuff to think about.. I don't like making these kind of videos because they're slow and boring but it's kinda like math or history in school, it's boring but in the end it's better!
Car is looking sweeeeet!
nice finish. job
awesome make over
do you ever have a problem with panels that are painted off the car that your painting with a good collor match?
Just curious , how long did that project take? Not including the trim stuff just the prep, body and paint.
How do you keep from having color match issues when painting the body, fenders and doors at different times?
THAT was my MAIN question too.......ESPECIALLY those 60's colors (the poly metallics etc. YIKES!) that are KNOWN for such! PPG basecoat or not, he's a way braver man than "me" shootin in pieces. SURE looks GREAT on video though.
love ur work pete ur the man
Pete you made me laugh i almost fell out my chair. "so you dont get stuck in the ass" @ hand gestures
luv that color and that yr car i have a story too in acar just like that but i dont like to type;
hey pete, the first video i saw was you and charlie, and i didn't care for the way you talked to him but after watching the whole series of videos i understand why you get impatiant. this video is very informative as i am doing my own makeover on an 84 caprice classic, and you have really helped me out especially trim pieces, i did my first bodywork ever a month ago and prep is everything!!! i fucked up and the tailgate looked like shit, my friend liked what i did but i was ashamed of my work, but this time i got a block for sanding and an orbital sander so my bondo work is turning out to the level that i wanted
Never understood why so many people (now) restoring cars want to get rid of the chrome. You look at the classics they're beautiful especially on that deep blue.
I wish I could get the seals for a hundred bucks. Theres a hell of a mountain in front of me but I'm climbing. Thanks mfp
If my car was painted that nice I'd probably shit myself. No really I'd bust a tear of joy.
So what will a job like this coast me pete
Sweet
4 aces !
I had a chance to buy a 1968 chevelle ss blk on blk fac 4 sp with only 200 miles on it for five hundred dollars.... from a friends mom when she was selling her home i told her it was worth aprx. 80 thousand...the car it belonged to her son who died in vietnam.....I broke my leg and had to pass ...shit ! or was that a sign ???
your a fucking legend man!!
Top dollar work top dollar car nice job
I can make door panels those lower sail panels from scratch they get wet now out. at the shop we have black hard construction paper sheets. I guy could use thin wood from Lowes or Home Depot I make trunk panels from scratching fallow inner body curve in cardboard as tempet
@joey alfaro >The door panels of that era where two parts. The upper is molded plastic to make the curve into the quarter glass that holds the inner belt molding and held in place with folded metal tabs. The bottom is simple, as long as you get the right Christmas tree clips (Google it) It is made from 1/4” Masonite called hardboard. Just make sure there is a weather shield on the sail panel first. The OEM was an asphalt spray on a heavy brown butchers paper. Today, use plastic. At Eastwood, Grangers, McMaster-Carr they sell a butyl tape. Peel off the wax paper, stick it on the inner metal, the attach the plastic using a 6 mil thickness. Trim to fit. Some wrap the upper in food grade plastic wrap, then mat fiberglass followed by cloth. Use a “Chicago” screw used on belts, but attach the upper fiberglass to the bottom hardboard. It’s the best I can give you. The interior vinyl has to go over thin foam, cut for lines and glued in place with weldwood contact cement and rubbed with a smooth bone or plastic stick used in upholstery to recreate the look. They are glued but pressed together with a metal stamp and heated. Crane interiors did GM’s interiors for years. Gone forever now! No NOS. Hope this helps! Seen it done, working for GM as contract labor twice in my career!
ASE Master Tech since 1978 Retired