1973 Jeep Commando restore, and 1964 Chevy Corvair restore, this is all new to me and giving it a go. I will be keeping the Jeep but selling the Corvair when im finished with it. Enjoy my short videos of the builds, and any questions or comments please dont hesitate.
A lot of times with handles you push the pin off but then it's a matter of wiggling the handle off. Sometimes that remover can get bent up and if it's not completely straight it won't slide in the guides and push out the clamp/pin that's holding it.
The floor pans on corvairs are part of the unibody; replacement floor pans you buy are stamped steel to provide reinforcement accordingly. You might have gotten lucky here since you don’t have a convertible model / floor isn’t quite as vital.
I'm so done with thin gauge stuff for a while! Just got done doing months of it. You could open up the passenger door of a K5 I'm working on and walk in until you hit the tranny with your knees. There was no floor or rockers. 95 percent of the repair panels were cut out of a pickup that was wrecked but the floor wasn't exactly the same so it was fun. Combine that with teaching the young owner how to weld and making a sudden choice to put a later clip on an earlier square body.... I've had my fill. I almost can't help but make stink face while I'm watching you work on this😂
@@wdautoclassics Yes sir. It's done with now. Glad to have a break. Will be working on my Dads 62 powerwagon next, thankfully the sheet metal is a bit thicker. Ive got a fresh bottle ready for the MIG.
Last thing, you can get a pressure pot. It might make some things easier. Less fillups, less bulky gun. If you only go thru a quart here and there then maybe not though.
Im a big fan of tin foil for what you're doing. It wraps and conforms and doesn't have to stick to grease or rust. I do the same to protect from weld spatter too. Im a painter and have endless supplies of masking tape and paper but still use the foil on parts like that.
On your newer videos theres no way to comment. Theres just a youtube kids ad there. I was gonna ask if you'd make you videos where I can add the captions. I don't hear so good anymore and its helps me to follow along. Some reason I cant turn it on on your newer videos.
I dont buy much from harbor frieght but I did get their transmission jack. Works well and I've used it for more then 1 gas tank removal. Better late then never I guess.
After your question I realized that I forgot to do that, so had to uninstall bell pulled the cover and clutch, I was surprised the pilot bearing came out so easily with my puller! All back together, now to put on the transfer case.
It happens man. At least you were paying attention. When I put together a Vortec block as I was installing the last of the maze of wiring for the fuel injection I realized I forgot the guides for the roller lifters. I checked the 'spare parts' box a smidge too late.
I definitely enjoy working on the wiring of the older vehicles rather than the new modern stuff. But a lot of the old stuff I got to replace all of it. Happy wrenching!
I put all new harness in my rig, the hardest part was figuring out the alternator no directions for that, thank goodness for the Commando manual which helped a lot, the windshield washer pump went bad so I got an aftermarket pump to put inline, the only problem is that I can't use the original switch in the dash, there is a relay at the motor pump on the original and it shuts the power off when you push the switch, weird, so I'm putting in a separate switch for it. Still waiting on my transmission parts.
@@wdautoclassics Good deal on the harness, best way to go. That is strange about the wiper situation. At least another switch isnt too bad. The waiting is definitely a hard part..
Been redoing the rockers and the floor in a buddies K5 Blazer. Trying to teach him to weld sheet metal at the same time. It's been fun shall we say. Nice job
You know I had a 1976 CJ7 Renegade, first model year, and they put left over Hornet axles in them, not very strong axles. I did get the conversion to fit. The directions are pretty useless. I broke an axle with that old Jeep but it was fun! Will see how this holds up to some abuse!
@@wdautoclassics Its a '70 from the 2nd owner. Dauntless, th400, 20 and a rear 44. I've had it for years. Was gonna toss some wide track cj axles at it to update the brakes a bit and have better axles, spring over with some skinny 33's. I love the cool factor of the jeepster but lets face it, it's all in its looks. My jeepster is a project I haven't got to yet, its about 5th on the priority list. My 2nd priority is my YJ. Its currently under the knife and had the number one spot until my camping rig needed work. The yj is my trail toy and its pretty modified. Lots of custom work has been done to the suspension already. Custom drivetrain and axles. You see where I'm going here. I'd have to lengthen the frame a little and make some body mounts but that's not too bad. And, I can combine 2 projects into 1 right? My biggest concern is the floor of the jeepster dealing with my flat belly. I had to do a lot of fab work already to the yj tub and I can only imagine its going to be way worse. 🍻
@@joshuaatkins5197 the Commando was my first restoration, I made a few mistakes it's not perfect body wise but better than it was, it's going to be a mudder. My next restoration is a 64 Corvair it's almost done, working on my wife's 97 TJ Wrangler now, so I am busy, I guess you know you can get part's at Jeepsterman. Have a great weekend.
