Thanks Dan. My brother had a 70 GTO I really like that car. It was painted plum crazy. If you ever get stuck on your build let me know. maybe I can help you out.. All the best
Thanks Charles. I appreciate the kind words. I thought there was maybe something wrong with my video, no one was leaving a comment. LOL. All the best. Thanks again
Really enjoy watching your videos brother. ive seen them all about a dozen times! i do have a question ,im restorind a 72 chevelle and replacing every piece that you have as well. So, when replacing the quarters, what made you support the frame instead of resting the car on the axle and suspension? ive read alot of info supporting both methods. did you notice any flexing ordistorting when you placed back on axles/suspension? thanks in advance bud. keep up the good work.
Hi Mike. That is a good question. The reason why I supported the body the way I did, is because the previous owner replaced a lot of panels that I was not happy with. I wanted to make sure that if the car was ever in an accident that the panels would be straight and square. I made sure that my bracing was level from front to back and left to right. I started from the floor pan and worked my way back up, like they would in a production line. I hope this helps in the your decision. I took the frame and installed it a couple times before I put it on the rotisserie and everything fit nicely. All the best my friend
Just a fyi it depends on the manufacture of the replacement panels. I have a set of Dyancorn panels the upper outer support is not included with these panels.
Hi Scott. Yes, it does depend on the manufacturer. These quarter panels that I bought from opgi we're really nicely manufactured. They even had the Welding tab that gets welded to the inner part of the roof structure. All the best my friends
Ive watched this video several times over the last couple years....im still trying to decide if I want to put full quarters in my 71 Chevelle....or just path it....ive got 10 years of auto body patch work experience....im not trying to toot my own horn but im pretty good at cut out rust and cutting and bending my patch material and welding it it....ive put many pair of rockers and patched many inner and outer quarters, rockers, and floor pans...but ive yet to replace a whole full quarter. ....the only thing i think ID have done different than you is ID have replaced the rear trunk filler panel....and ID have removed the rain drip rails because the often like to rust behind them...once 8d have finished installing key quarters I reinstall the drip rail around the windows and re seam sealed them.....also....the inner part of the quarter panels that the quarter windows roll down into....id prime paint and seal that area as best I could because a-body quarter panel quarter window seals suck and hard to keep the rain from leaking down into the quarter...from what I van see the it looks like youve done a good job. Did you have any sag anywhere once the quarter was removed?
Thanks for watching my videos and I'm glad that they help you. I did change my trunk filler panel. (Separate video) They are the panel underneath the trunk on each side of the quarter where the quarter panels attached to on the bottom.. The drip rail, I am going to cut them off I've decided and make it smooth. There's also another video where I undercoat the inside of the whole car with Raptor coat to seal it. The hard-to-reach areas. I am going to use either por-15 or some kind of undercoat sealant to prevent further rusting. I did not get any sagging, I made sure that my car was perfectly level front to back when I was installing the floor pan and everything went off of that floor pan. When I reinstalled the door on the driver side there is a little Gap about 18" long but I think that is a manufacturer defect, it is 1/4" to 1/8" so I'm going to do is fill it with weld before I do body work. I hope this helps. All The Best again, thank you for watching.
Hi Roy, no I'm not going to dip the car but check out my progress video on the GTO I POR 15 the inner Dash. Then I Raptor coat in side firewall floor pan rear seat panel in trunk. except for the roof, all the best
Need help. Found a 66 chevelle super cheap problem is that someone cut out the whole driver side from the b piller to the rear quarter. Seller has a whole replacement. Since this is structural can it be repaired? I know most would say run but for me ill like to give it a try. Thanks.
You would have to make sure you have all the parts and fit them as you go to make sure the car is straight and everything fits properly. It's a major challenge. But if you're up for that challenge. I would go for it. All the best
Hi Steven. No, actually the roof is in pretty good condition. What you're seeing is the previous owner used duct tape and plastic to keep the water from going in the car at the windshield and the rear window. So you're just seeing the remnants of it. It's a pain in the butt to get that stuff off. So I was just going to strip the whole roof down and primer it. All the best
Classic Rewind I guess now after watching the video again, I don’t see any rust damage. Your videos are really helping me. First time doing any type of sheetmetal. I have almost the same work you have in all of your sheetmetal videos. Going to be a haul. Might ask for advice from time to time. My 1968 Chevelle will hopefully, see the road again. 😊 Take Care!
Definitely keep in touch Steven. Let me know how your Chevelle is coming along. I had to rekey my door lock in my Chevelle. I made a video. I should be posting it in the next day or two. All the best my friend
