Ford Escort MK1 Restoration. How to Fit Bubble Arches. Sort of ;)

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In this episode I show what I've learned from fitting bubble arches to my Escort MK1, and have put together a comprehensive guide.
Throughout the project we will build tools to help us along the way, the custom tools we build, we will upload our how-to videos
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@spencereagle1118 Год назад

You mentioned the low temperature, Dave. That's possibly the reason the paint is struggling out of the cans. Try standing them in a bucket of hot water, it makes a tremendous difference.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Ah, hadn't thought of that, good idea.

@darrencox1296 Год назад

Yep came here to say the same! That will sort your issue. Done it myself many times

@stevemcilroy9518 Год назад

Impressive Dave, great watching you doing repairs in a normal guys garage, ( like most of us) and good solid job also.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thanks Steve, I keep trying to tell my family that I'm normal 😊😊

@Jim_M_75 Год назад

@@DavesGarageuk Haha, just a normal bloke Dave. Steve is spot on though, like Fitzee it's a massive plus to see someone working with the bare minimum of tools and do a cracking job. Gives the average bloke hope.

@banalt380 Год назад

just found this while watchin youtube on the big tv in the bedroom excellent work your doing need it go back in time and watch some more of your vids 👍

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Welcome 😊😊

@mrgrumps3062 Год назад

Nice work,Adapter plates engine swaps and bodywork impressive.

@neiljarvis8911 Год назад

I think this will be THE go to, comprehensive how to guide to fitting MK 1 works arches. It definately shows the most detail, uses 3 novel techniques, i.e. fitzy's cut' n' but technique, Daves 5' tacks' n' grind (to keep the heat in) technique and also Dave's spanner formed reverse flanged polyeurethane sealed outer wheel tubs. The results are amazing and i bet use 70% less filler than the proffessionals. Great work Dave that episode was a materclass, your best yet.... though the home fabricated rear spring hangers were pretty amazing also.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thanks Neil 😊

@SebutindeApollo 10 месяцев назад

Great work for body builder of rally cars

@tonynightingale4400 Год назад

Excellent workmanship and results Dave I like the way you think and carry out those thoughts.....😊😊😊😊

@Jim_M_75 Год назад

Nice job Dave, not really the weather to be out in the garage working and making content. I think you've done a cracking job of making an all metal shell, a nice skim of filler and she'll be a minter. Thanks for the upload.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thanks Jim 😊 it was grim in the cold and damp, I've bought one of those diesel heaters everyones raving about, so watch this space 😊

@enigine Год назад

Quote of the day - "All I want is flange"

@grahamsmith2039 Год назад

Excellent work Dave

@henkhohler8449 Год назад

Super goed working this men delivery

@johnhaggerty4257 Год назад

A great job as always Dave. An absolute joy to watch.....

@welshtexas1 Год назад

Really enjoyed watching this video, it’s given me the confidence to tackle my own project.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Brilliant 😊

@deanc486 Год назад

Nice work Dave. "If you build it they will come"😁

@russcooke5671 Год назад

It’s a car not an hotel.

@bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Год назад

Superb work Dave those arches really look beautiful, you know back in the day I never cared for them but boy has that changed . Tough going out there in the cold to I bet but you got it done looks brilliant mate 👌👍

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thank you 😊

@stevehalverson4315 Год назад

Love watching your videos mate, I’m your 50 year old remote apprentice 😂 👌🏻

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

😊😊😊

@rickwilliams1505 Год назад

Brilliant video as always

@robinstewart4729 Год назад

nice work dave

@richardthepainter Год назад

credit to ya nice job that nearly there you will be painting it soon

@jeff3175 8 месяцев назад

Thankyou for giving the total weld time for this operation. It's the sort of detail that many youtubers forget to mention but I believe most viewers enjoy this type of information so they know just how much time you sacrifice in order to entertain us, 👍

@DavesGarageuk 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Jeff

@larssvensson3875 Год назад

Just wanted to say that I love your channel, very interesting stuff! Came over from Fitzee's, which I also enjoy very much, as I know you do too.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Welcome aboard Lars 😊😊

@cherrypicker8897 11 месяцев назад

Great job, very well done.

@DavesGarageuk 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@stephengirling7859 Год назад

Really nice work.

@micktuck5377 Год назад

Great video love the longer ones Dave👍🏻 that N/S fitted a lot better without the damage you had on the O/S Coming together nicely now, keep chipping away mate

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thanks Mick 😊

@jimmoore8943 Год назад

Looks a lot better with the bottom corners of the arch tied in dave all the best jim

@matthewpayne42 Год назад

The work you do is amazing, and another great video from you, thanks and keep them coming soon.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

That's very kind thanks 😊

@davesadler7103 Год назад

Treat yourself to a set of tipping dies for your bead roller,those, with your shrinker makes curved flanges a doddle,great videos

@marty3469 Год назад

Fantastic job Dave. While your freezing over there, here in Adelaide it's 38deg , rather warm today !

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Lovely 😊

@henkhohler8449 Год назад

Nice zie working this men weehry goed

@michaelwaite6725 Год назад

Good idea to put any aerosol spray paint tin in a container with hot water in before use , makes the paint easier to apply .Escort is coming on nicely 👍

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

A couple others have suggested this, ta

@gtthompson5818 Год назад

Here on Russell Lords recommendations and thoroughly enjoying it, normal guy in a normal garage making very interesting videos on my favourite car 😃👍🏻

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Welcome to the channel 😀. Glad you're enjoying it

@andrewrobinson9054 Год назад

Masterclass ! Thanks for the tuition I’ll be trying to replicate your method. Nice to see Russell Lord was praising you up… Well done on the best bubble arch video out there!

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thank you Andrew, I hope it goes well for you 😊

@TheDaf95xf Год назад

Evening Dave. Live the Bobby hat 🤣 Nothing better that one of your excellent videos as I’m stuck in my lorry this weekend in Winchester to pass the time away lol 😆 Cheers Stevie 👍🏻

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

😊😊

@gsxr713 Год назад

That’s a great looking arch very nice transitions I love your channel should have loads more subscribers

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thank you 😊

@vincentbrian7692 Год назад

Lovely job mate

@Classic-Shack Год назад

Great job well done 👍👍

@nealthomas5943 Год назад

Nice job again Dave and a happy new year to you and mrs Dave 😂👍👍👍

@markcook5773 Год назад

had similar problem with weld thru primer found standing cans in hot water before use helped a lot keep up the good work coming together nicely

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

You're not the only one suggesting this, I'll have to try it out.

@julienlonfat4359 Год назад

nice very interesting

@bantampop3532 Год назад

👏👏

@ModernClassics81 Год назад

Well done Dave, great work! I will be giving your new welding method ago on my wheel arch replacement 👍

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Brilliant, will you be doing a video on how it goes?

@superloopy24v Год назад

Lovely job, you can see the advantages of having done the other side already in how you proceeded as you said would happen. I've watched some Laser welding videos recently and the equipment is incredibly expensive but I'd love to see someone use it for a job like you've just done fitting that arch.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thank you, I've seen those lazer welders on the tube too, I'd like to see one in the flesh to see how good the welding really is.

@robertwheeldon7853 Год назад

I use a fair amount of sealants although not often tiger seal and yes I did used to always tape up the ends of the nozzle now I rip of a couple of layers of plastic bag and trap that in the end screw and the nozzle as well as the other end I never throw away those twist on red caps Belt and braces… I sometimes smear a bit of oil or wd40 on the plastic bag for sealants like ct1 or ‘sticks like ‘ as they are soluble in oil and wipe off with WD or isopropyl

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Thanks Robert, good to know 👍

@karlkerkhof7966 Год назад

Great stuff as usual dave 👏 did you see the complement russell lord put out on his channel about you . really likes your video

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

I did, I was blown away, he's a very talented fella!

@tonyneedham548 Год назад

Hi dave Great video you said you had the fire lit in the garage in the videa i noticed the fire loks very much like a old gas bottle did you make it or am i mistaken cheers Tony

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

It is an old gas bottle, put that together during lockdown 😊😊

@mandalorian957 Год назад

The way we did it was the tub was welded to the quarter panel then arch welded on we didnt have a massive gap from 1/4 to the tub

@endeavour2127 Год назад

Algorithm brought me here and I'm glad it did! Great video, you have a new subscriber!👍 Just curious about the tiger seal, obviously it will provide a phenomenal seal in a very critical area but will it be strong enough?

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Ah, great, good to know the algorithm is noticing the channel 😊😊. Jury is out on the longevity of the tiger seal, time will tell.

@filippobullittgiardini533 8 месяцев назад

Please dave: could you remember the brand of those bubbles? Seem to be better desig that common ones

@DavesGarageuk 8 месяцев назад

They're from Motorsport Tools

@ianchristopher5430 Год назад

I'm having the same problems with the Halfords weld through primer, very frustrating.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Good to know it's not just me then 😊

@opelmonzagse Год назад

Dave good job as usual, are you going to keep the shell LHD or convert it to RHD ?

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Hi Mr Spock, live long and prosper, ill be converting to RHD

@davidyapp2240 Год назад

Hi Dave, just wondering why you haven't been using the stretcher/shrinker on any of the repairs/fabrication on this quarter, is it not actually fit for purpose ??

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

It's not brilliant. The dies need hardening, the teeth have worn flat already 😫

@neilmaguire5665 Год назад

Did nobody buy u beers for Christmas for ur card board templets? lol

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

🤣🤣

@jimmyk9523 Год назад

31:55 Don't really understand this technique? Welding a tiny amount and grinding it every time, surely that's thinning the metal out too much?

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

Only if you go to far with the grinding, I haven't noticed it getting too thun, it would be blowing through on the next set if welds otherwise I guess

@hymer644g Год назад

Carlsberg not carling!

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

🤣🤣

@mandalorian957 Год назад

Have a look at NO IDEA Build

@russcooke5671 Год назад

Not bad. But not a patch on the Retropower escort. Now that’s how you restore a car. Ps. The big arches makes it look like a fat girl in a mini skirt.

@DavesGarageuk Год назад

I don't have the resources or the skill level that retropower have. But thanks....