I remember way back repairing the floors on my first car, which was a 63 Impala. I cut thin strips of an old metal can of Sears spectrum oil and wove the strips together to get the conture of the rear floor boards and applied bondo over it. Yes, my fingers were bleeding from the sharp edges hay. I was 16. I never heard anyone call it resistance welds. I always heard them called spot welds. Now I'm still restoring cars, but I have learned a lot since then. Nice work, by the way.
I’m learning from your videos that staying focused is a big part of successful repairs and moving forward. The “how to” that you share helps take the messy guess work away from a hobbyist who otherwise would botch and abort on a job like this. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
I’ve seen every video you’ve posted, some more than once. Everything about them is top quality. The work you do, the narration, the camera work, the neatness of your shop - all speaks to the highest standards. Bravo for putting out the best stuff in car restoration I’ve seen.
Mr Robert I love your vids , I learn something everytime I watch them, I love your attention to detail, that is the Way I do things, thank you for all your time and help and efforts of making these vids take care and God bless
I remember doing this exact style repair on the front frame rail on a 66 Mustang i was restoring in HS it came out excellent and invisible repair once primed and painted 👍
I am always looking for your next panel replacement. The more I watch, the more I learn and it adds to my confidence, being a novice. Thanks for the videos. Have you ever watched Fitzee's Fabrication? I like Fitzee's Fabrication for his method of patching rust. He calls it the Cut and Butt. He does not use templates. He cuts out a piece of metal , usually 18 gaige, that covers the area to be repaired. Then he forms it to match the curves/bends. These are small areas suck as the channel repair being made here. He lays the patch over the existing metal and sots it into place. Then he cuts through one side, both patch and o.e.m. steel, on a 30-45 degree, pushes the metal into position and spot welds ever 2 inches or less. He does this on all 4 sides and removes the inner piece of originals steel from the inside. It will not work if working in a blind and he probably would do the 2 sides in 2 pieces so the metal can be removed. He does not leave the rusted piece in the car so you have to think it through. Watch his channel for this method of repair. The angle cut helps line up the 2 pieces with no gaps, perfect for spot welding with a MIG. He does not use a TIG, just his preference. Also he uses 0.023 wire and keeps the heat high for full penetration. He has been doing this for years. I am not saying the finished product is any better or worse, just a different method and for Fitzee, he saves time. You and I doing it first time, maybe not so.
Hey Robert, I wanted to ask if you would please talk about your frame jig? Did you build it yourself, how did you make it adjustable to be able to fit so many different types of makes and models of vehicles on it. Thank you for all the great content, I would not be making the progress I am on my 1969 Dodge Charger without the help of your videos.
good tip on template, how do you deal with the por lid? Best i can come up with is to punch holes in the can where the lid goes, try to clean and put some oil in there before i put the lid on. I works ok, what do you do?
Cleaning the rim is ABSOLUTELY necessary.... yeah there cannot be any material on the lid or can or you will destroy the can the next time you try to open it... Thanks for bringing that point up !
@@guzzifabrication3448 yes, as in after it was welded, did you spray anything like Eastwood internal frame coating ? I have similar repair, but the paint is very flaky inside the rails, so I’m stripping the paint off , and pumping rust911 with recirculating pump, then I’ll paint the insides with Mastercoat anti corrosion point using an extended wand sprayer I made .
Thanks for all the great videos! Are you welding thru the por15 on the rocker panel when you are plug welding the floor pan down or do you use a weld thru primer?
I enjoyed the Harbor Freight shrinking and stretching tool - where did you get the Blue stand? My HF store didn't seem to know anything about it? Thanks!
@guzzifabrication3448 Thanks for the quick reply, I'll contact them in the morning. I'm practicing on a junk Willy Wagon tailgate to see if I can fabricate the repair pieces for the real thing. Best, Tom
I remember way back repairing the floors on my first car, which was a 63 Impala. I cut thin strips of an old metal can of Sears spectrum oil and wove the strips together to get the conture of the rear floor boards and applied bondo over it.
Yes, my fingers were bleeding from the sharp edges hay. I was 16.
I never heard anyone call it resistance welds. I always heard them called spot welds. Now I'm still restoring cars, but I have learned a lot since then. Nice work, by the way.
Awesome memories ! Thanks for sharing !
Love the dirty finger for marking!!! You’re never without a marker
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Thank you, Robert. 👍
Thank you for supporting the channel !
Great information ! Many thanks for doing this , it really helps us in our home garages.
Awesome ! you are the reason I make these videos
Thank god I accidentally found the channel. I’m learning so much and been looking for a video that gives you step by step on metal work. 👍🏼
Welcome to the Guzzi Fabrication family !
Wow you make that look soooo easy ! Nice job Guzzi Fabrication !
Just following the formula, Thanks for watching and the comment !!
Youre videos are going ro help me a ton on my bug!! Thank you!!
Awesome ! VW's are cool !!
That Impala is going to be so nice when done. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks ! Yes Sir
Good choice in tools. Lincoln machines and Dewalt grinders are also my weapons of choice.👍
Yes Sir !
Excellent work as always Robert!!!
Thank you Sir !!
Hey Robert. I like the way that you remove the old metal. Cool template trick. Wow, Robert, that's a perfect repair. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for supporting the channel !
Good evening Robert, another helpful video. I do like your cleanliness. Makes for a better attitude and work ethic. You take care and good luck.
Thanks ! I really appreciate you taking the time to support the channel !
Robert! I had a great convo with you on the phone about my 64! You are a very humble and talented dude! I appreciate you sharing your expertise!
I appreciate you supporting the channel ! Thanks !
This is hands down THE DOPEST CHANNEL on TH-cam! Thank you bro, you are inspiring!!
@JamesSmith-kg8xg that's awesome man, thanks !!!! Happy 4th
I love the use of C.A.D. - Cardboard Aided Design!
Love that !!
I’m learning from your videos that staying focused is a big part of successful repairs and moving forward. The “how to” that you share helps take the messy guess work away from a hobbyist who otherwise would botch and abort on a job like this. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
I make these videos for people like you, thanks for supporting the channel !
I’ve seen every video you’ve posted, some more than once. Everything about them is top quality. The work you do, the narration, the camera work, the neatness of your shop - all speaks to the highest standards. Bravo for putting out the best stuff in car restoration I’ve seen.
Really appreciate the compliment brother !
Mr Robert I love your vids , I learn something everytime I watch them, I love your attention to detail, that is the Way I do things, thank you for all your time and help and efforts of making these vids take care and God bless
Thank you Sir !
Love your videos.. gives me motivation to get my 1963 impala restored.... slowly but surely.. thank your
A little here.... a little there.... you'll get there !
I remember doing this exact style repair on the front frame rail on a 66 Mustang i was restoring in HS it came out excellent and invisible repair once primed and painted 👍
Was it a fastback?
@@guzzifabrication3448 drop top the front rail was rotted right under the battery tray
@autofanaticcars Convertible, very nice.Yeah that's a common area for rust In that model
I'm on my 64 impala, awesome job 👏
Thanks !!
Extraordinary Video!!!
Thank you @samuelsmith2522 !!!
love your channel Robert.
from James in British Columbia Canada
Thank you James for supporting the channel !!!
Looks good 🙌🏻
Thanks !
Great video, Robert! Awesome repair - love it!! Keep up the great work on both saving these old girls, AND the videos!
Awesome compliment ! Thank you for supporting the channel !!!
Nice video thanks 😊😊
Thank you Sir !
just was taken to school. thought you would have had to replace the inner with a hole like that. saves a lot of work just doing this.
Happy to pass it on. Thanks !
Love your workmanship! Great work 👍🏾
Thank you Sir !!
Nice job
Thank you Sir !!
Once again, perfectly timed and finished video. You are my go to instruction guy.
Thanks
Thank you !!
Always informative brother!! That impala is gonna look great wen u get done!!! Keep it up!!
Hey brother ! actually that was a couple of years ago, the metal work on that Impala turned out really nice. Have a great weekend !
Guzzi on the controls!!!! 🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾👌🏾👌🏾 love your work bro!!!!
Thanks !!!!!!
WOW! Such great info here. Good Job.
Thank you Sir !
Always wondered how they did that!
This one is for you brother !
Thanks Robert
Thank you Sir !
Outstanding results. I will be looking for video to show what technique/best practices you use with plasma cut edges.
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Thanks! I’m learning a lot!
That's what this channel is all about !
Great Video Thanks
very nice work !
Thanks !!!
Nice work as always
I really appreciate your supporting the channel !
Smooth brother
Thanks ! we build bikes to, love Harley Davidson !
This is a great channel. You're lucky you can get a floor pan. I have to do mine from scratch, I can't find a floor pan.
Thank you for the comment and support !!!
Great info! ,I wish I had your skills!
That's why I make these videos, for people like you. Thanks !
Thanks Robert,
The exact video I needed for my project
Perfect ! I hope it helps. Thanks !!
Thanks for the video. Making it look easy
I really appreciate the comment !!
you are a magician!
That's an awesome comment, Thanks !!
Thanks my friend, I appreciate the knowledge
Hey thank you for supporting the channel !!!
Thanks for vedio Very nice work
Thank you Mr. Johansson.
Nice! Thanks for the tips. Come over any time and we can work o my Chevelle. I’ll buy the beer.😁
@@briandannels1908 Thanks ! but if you buy beer we're not going to get anything done...🥳
I am always looking for your next panel replacement. The more I watch, the more I learn and it adds to my confidence, being a novice. Thanks for the videos. Have you ever watched Fitzee's Fabrication? I like Fitzee's Fabrication for his method of patching rust. He calls it the Cut and Butt. He does not use templates. He cuts out a piece of metal , usually 18 gaige, that covers the area to be repaired. Then he forms it to match the curves/bends. These are small areas suck as the channel repair being made here. He lays the patch over the existing metal and sots it into place. Then he cuts through one side, both patch and o.e.m. steel, on a 30-45 degree, pushes the metal into position and spot welds ever 2 inches or less. He does this on all 4 sides and removes the inner piece of originals steel from the inside. It will not work if working in a blind and he probably would do the 2 sides in 2 pieces so the metal can be removed. He does not leave the rusted piece in the car so you have to think it through. Watch his channel for this method of repair. The angle cut helps line up the 2 pieces with no gaps, perfect for spot welding with a MIG. He does not use a TIG, just his preference. Also he uses 0.023 wire and keeps the heat high for full penetration. He has been doing this for years. I am not saying the finished product is any better or worse, just a different method and for Fitzee, he saves time. You and I doing it first time, maybe not so.
Thanks, the more methods a guys learns the better ! Thanks for supporting my channel, I appreciate you !
@@guzzifabrication3448 Thank you.
you make it look so easy
Thanks for supporting the channel !!
like the way u do that ! very good job
Thank you for the comment and for watching the channel.
Good video - thanks?
Thanks brother !
Great video
Thank you for watching!
Hey Robert,
I wanted to ask if you would please talk about your frame jig? Did you build it yourself, how did you make it adjustable to be able to fit so many different types of makes and models of vehicles on it. Thank you for all the great content, I would not be making the progress I am on my 1969 Dodge Charger without the help of your videos.
Thanks Justin ! this video will answer your questions on the frame fixture
th-cam.com/video/2hhiOMzEC2w/w-d-xo.html
@@guzzifabrication3448 Thank you!!!
@@JustinRoberts-nm6un If you need anything else, ask
good tip on template, how do you deal with the por lid? Best i can come up with is to punch holes in the can where the lid goes, try to clean and put some oil in there before i put the lid on. I works ok, what do you do?
Cleaning the rim is ABSOLUTELY necessary.... yeah there cannot be any material on the lid or can or you will destroy the can the next time you try to open it... Thanks for bringing that point up !
Do you recommend using well through primer before you weld the patch in on the bare metal?
Yes
What type of flat chisel do you use? Where do you buy your panels for impalas?
I got that air hammer chisel from Matco years ago and body panels Classic Industries.
@guzzifabrication3448 thanks!!!
Your a awesome fabricator 👍👍👍
@@IsmaelGomez-z5m I make these videos for guys like you.Thank you for your support !!!
Why are they called resistance welds? How are they different from a spot weld?
Resistance weld is the proper name, they are both interchangeable, thanks !
Great info video ! Are you using 18 gauge metal for patch work? Thanks for sharing.
Yes, thank you for watching !!
Did you paint inside the rockers after you welded in the patch panels ?
? Did I coat the inside of the repair panel ???
@@guzzifabrication3448 yes, as in after it was welded, did you spray anything like Eastwood internal frame coating ?
I have similar repair, but the paint is very flaky inside the rails, so I’m stripping the paint off , and pumping rust911 with recirculating pump, then I’ll paint the insides with Mastercoat anti corrosion point using an extended wand sprayer I made .
Thanks for all the great videos! Are you welding thru the por15 on the rocker panel when you are plug welding the floor pan down or do you use a weld thru primer?
Thanks ! both.
What type of plasma cutter do you use? Thank you
That one is a Hobart airforce 40i
I enjoyed the Harbor Freight shrinking and stretching tool - where did you get the Blue stand? My HF store didn't seem to know anything about it? Thanks!
I purchased stand from harbor freight but it's been discontinued... have to tried Eastwood ?
@guzzifabrication3448 Thanks for the quick reply, I'll contact them in the morning. I'm practicing on a junk Willy Wagon tailgate to see if I can fabricate the repair pieces for the real thing. Best, Tom
nice explanation no B.S
Thank you Mr. Jones.
Great repair looks Awesome 👍
Thanks 👍
you never mention spot weld cutters, instead you go at them with a drill, leaving a hole.
Ok..... I know 4 or 5 methods on how to separate panels....
Once again, perfectly timed and finished video. You are my go to instruction guy.
Thanks
That's awesome thanks for supporting my channel !