I had a collision car accident crash two days ago and the insurance would not cover it since it was hit and run. However, I thought about fixing it myself by removing the radiator support for the first time, but thought I couldn't remove it and put the new one in. However, I now see that it has holes and you taught me how to drill and use air hammers. I'm still learning from you. :)
I like all your videos you always have awesome tips. What I found in the past to work really good is a 3/8 drill bit just drill into the first panel so it makes a round circle then use a 3/8 4 fluted End Mill. At one point I was taking a 3/8 in drill bit in grinding it almost flat. But I found the End Mill Works awesome and it only goes through the first panel give it a shot you might like it
I have used this technique also. My normal technique is to use 3” air cutoff wheel over the the panel being removed - on top of the welds. It works pretty dam fast. Because I Hate Drilling! Lol
Thank you! I'm in the middle of spot weld hell taking a part a 60s ford. Those spot weld bits don't last to long and it leaves you with a bigger stump to grind off
That piece of steel that you said was solid, sure didn't look like it when you were removing those other pieces, especially if that was the frame, it is shot to.
The video is really about removing spot welds. That piece that was toast was not part of the frame. If you find that the metal is not sturdy enough you can always take off more till you find good solid metal. Then fit the patch panel to that. Happy Holidays
No (I'll probably get some flak from readers). I figure there's holes all over the structure of a car why should I worry about a few 1/8" holes. Just drill new ones and plug weld. I'll post a video on that. Glad you liked the video. Merry Christmas.
It usually takes around 4-8 hours to replace a rocker. Shops or shop managers have software to guide them in the estimate. If you don't have that figure what your time is worth and about how long it will take. I would figure 1 day for each side to make sure. Or you can keep track of the hours spent and charge ( )/hour for your labor.
Yes it will cut through any weld you need. You do have to pre drill the welds though. It can cut through welds that aren't cut first but it tend to tear the metal and not "pop" the weld apart.
Crazy isn't it? All those flakes of rust, dirt, leaves gather inside - they get soaked with salt water, stay wet and rot out the lower portion of the panel. Glad you saw that.
@@AcuraLvR82 There are usually drains at the bottom of doors, rockers, fenders, hoods, etc but they often get plugged with debris. BTW, cool dash lights on the 1992 Acura.
It's very strong, people step on it all the time. You can do what you want with the inner panel - but if you build it like the factory it will rust again. This will never rust again - ever. Drainage is the key - no trapped moisture, rust chunks, leaves, dirt, etc.
