How to Fix BAD Door / Panel Gaps & Metal Finish - DIY Auto Resoration 

Thats a really nice fix! And no body filler!

That is some MacGyver type stuff right there pretty impressive keep up the good work!

thats a great idea, never thought of that all the aftermarket stuff does not fit well

Wow, I’m a welder of 8 years and always wondered how to correctly fill/correct gaps on my 64’ impala. Thank you so much for this great idea. I wouldn’t have thought of tig filler rod. Did you use 1/8th rod? Thanks!

Excellent how-to video. Thank you!!

Nice work bro car is coming out nice

Looking amazing

Wow!! Awesome bud! What would be the best and or fastest way to take a car to bare metal?

I don’t actually watch many videos, but the good Lord saw fit to have this one catch my eye as I was going to my channel. I do the same thing, only different; but I like the way you do it to it. It looks like I can learn a thing or two on your channel, so I’m subbed. If I do something I learned on your channel, I’ll be shoutin’ you out😁😁

Hello Roberts so are there any aftermarket body parts that you would recommend I'm putting together a mustang right now and I'm following your videos and I'm kind of afraid to buy any new parts. Hey thanks for the videos

Most people think you can just throw them aftermarket parts on and they align. And wonder why it costs....

that door gap still looks like grand canyon,tighten it up bro

You do your work and produce your videos in a way that Really Encourages us non-professionals to jump in, give it a try, and not just settle for what out-of-the-box replacement sheet metal gives you! THX!

I bet your customer is glad their vehicle went to you. Top notch work.

The penalty of inferior aftermarket panels when choice isn't an option is quite obvious there.

Nice job man. I’ve seen those Y gaps on factory original cars too. Cars made on a Friday or rush jobs. Who did you buy your fenders off of?

I have done this before on door gaps and it works really well. So much better than filler on a leading edge which will ultimately fail. Good luck to others.

What type of welding rod did you use to fill that gap???

It would be interesting if you could insert pictures of those locations on a completely original car to see what the fit was like from the factory

Good tips for minor gap rapairs.. however, the time consumed on preparation, after market repops.. etc. It isn't worth it. I bought a low rider with original sheet metal and rust free. Switched frame, resprayed original color. In 3 months was out the door as original.. quick 60k profit..

My gas on my fleetwood are like these once I get car set up I'm differently going to go through it like these

Awesome work! And you know puts your channel above most others? no annoying music! Thank you.

Careful fellas, grinding produces as much heat as spot welding so take your time grinding. It’s easy to get carried away

Randomly stumbled onto your channel, do a lot of welding also, your pricing on materials was worth watching the whole video! Most people, including myself, wonder why there not making any money when they forget to see how much all the little consumables cost they forget to charge for.

Thank you for thinking of us home restoration guys. I cannot afford a TIG. I'm still watching your wheel house and quarter panel videos. I will need to adjust my door gaps and now have knowledge of what I'll need to do. I've been wondering which wheels and disk you have been using. THANK YOU!

I do metal work as well. And I like that. You take the time and show the steps with patients and achieve a good quality outcome. Good stuff, man, God bless.

Yea I've had problems with aftermarket parts too

I'm curious, you mentioned that the finished door gap looks wide on camera, but is right where you want it. What is the actual width ? 3/16,1/4,5/16 ? Great work being done here .

Great information. Do you have a video showing a cowl replacement ? Thanks.

To finish the gap I use a air saw with a saws all blade I fold 80 grit sticky file paper over the blade instant air file/ air sander that can sand both sides of the gap at once especially when a gap is a little to tight

nice video bud i have a stupid question when you go to a welding shop to buy welding rod to fill gaps what are you asking for what do you call it i usually use coat hangers but that rod u had was bigger i like it

That’s a sexy gap! What settings did you use on ur Lincoln mig? JR in🇨🇦

Keren cara kerjanya hasilnya luar biasa ini,mantap salam otomotif

Hey Robert, what brand is the d/a disc you use ? Thanks for the content

I can't believe this popped up today because I have been scratching my head all day with a very similar problem on my old ford Consul. I think I will be using that technique on the bottom of the wing (Fender). Thanks for posting this it’s a great help, the simple solutions are always the best.

Do u know how big the trunk gaps on the sides are supposed to be ? What tool can I use to make sure it's the right size gaps and how to measure it

Thanks a lot for uploading this video! I might need this How-To on my 1968 Camaro project. Mockup assembly is upcoming and I am curious how the front sheetmetal will fit, especially in that area shown and the door to front fender gaps.

Top Shelf!!! Great tips! You make it look too easy! Thanks!!

This is very helpful to me on my old Ford truck, the previous owner wrecked it many times and you can no longer adjust the doors because the cab is so out of wake, but I can use this to fix the gaps

I love it thank you for your time sir , you are great

Classic Industries.....

This is bloody amazing, You've explained everything so clearly, Thank you.

Beauty! Care patience and skills pays YUR bill$!!!

Stumbled across this and glad I did. Thank you for sharing this. I’m trying to build up my skill level. And this really helps. Your explanation is excellent. I was working in a shop that did fake restoration work. It unfortunately was more concerned about time line . And I’d actually get in trouble for “ cutting out the good rust” , scolded for hammer and dolly work. And 1/2” of bondo was acceptable. I’ve seen actual inches used. I could go on and on . People need to research the shop before dropping off their dream. I quit working there for those reasons. But my old boss says you can’t see under the paint .

What about the stainless trim at top of door / window?

If they say that you won't use all the materials on their car and you say they are right but i had to buy it upfront in a larger amount and that's none of their business 😆

Master quality work, sir! Absolute perfection!

Thanks for the tutorial video. Very thourough, and explained each step well. I appreciate the cost of materials advisory, that is a nice addition included. Thanks again. ((sub'd))

job was nicely done by an EXPERT and this is beyond the reach of a weekend DIY'ers but unless you want to mess something you can proceed.

Masterful skills... what's going on with this project? Waiting for the next video...

Wow!! Fkn ey Thank You for a goddam great vid. I was looking for something like this. Im new to fabbing and welding and have come across a gap issue. Thank You for posting!!! Great explanation and craftsmanship.

I have done this for over 55 years, and a mentor taught me to build use the edges one spot at a time and to make shapable brass spoons to hold behind the edges to backup and help absorb the heat ... I learned to set up the whole car and then move from one area to the next to keep heat down and stop burn thru ... great work. This should help newbies get a great start on diy body work ...

I know this is 4 months old I watched it the first time but forgot to ask this question, what size gap did you have between the fender and the door ,and what gap was the door to the quarter panel, I am trying to achieve 3/16 at the quarter panels to the door ,not sure about the door to the fender though ,Your advice will be appreciated , Keep up the good work all your videos are verry helpful T hanks Jack

Earn a new subscriber. Excellent video!

Another great video . Thanks sharing your knowledge.

I’m welding to the aftermarket fender because the doors are original.

Germans do tin all welds but never seen this in the US or somewhere else. Do you make this too or just primer after weld?

This is the detail work that many don't wanna do but this is the detail work that makes your project look badass. Great job!

These cars were never Hondas and Toyotas their door gaps and their parts were not very super duper quality-oriented. The repo parts are probably just about like The originals were.

Dope! Thanks for the tips bro. Appreciate your videos and thoroughness 👌

I always rood a rod and started tacking it. You can easily shape it while it’s hot from the tack. I just carefully worked it along the edge as a tack. Same end results

Great work. I need to tackle this on a project that I am working on.

This old time welder is saying that 80 percent of do-it-yourselfers are not going to be able to fill in that without blowing a hole thru and damaging the door to the point of no return. At least that is what my experience has taught me.

I just found this channel so glad learning so much can’t stop watching thanks

This was awesome 😎👍👍

Have you ever used a millermatic 250x? Did you get good results?

Nice job. I was able to pick up some nice stuff. How did you protect the area afterwards? Do you spray something over the bare metal until you get to the whole car? Some red oxide or something? Thanks for sharing.

I am no pro but the replacement fender has softer crease lines than the door yet the original panels would have had sharp lines due to going through 6 stamping machines

Greetings from Ireland , Im 63 and when I was a child I saw a man do work like this fixing cars. I was too young to know I was witnessing a genius in action. Very few would be able to do this or even be bothered to do this standard of work today.

Is this the last video of this series on the 63' vert? Thought there might be more...

I had the same problem on my 1964 Impala watch u corrected it THANKS

Awesome video and Happy Thanksgiving brother!

Thanks. I will be doing this on my Chevelle soon. Original fender replacement door skins. The body lines were not too great from the factory anyways so this video is just in time!

Awesome talent, wish you were closer to me. I have a question, I don't do much welding, would it be wise to buy a gasless wire welder? Thanks again, keep up the good work.

Awesome work! What size and kind of mig wire do you use? Thanks

This is the way i did mine. Great.

Killing it as always, Robert!! 🙌🙌🙌

& THANK U FOR SHARRING! CHEERS

Absolutely excellent, I learned so much thank you

Wow, this is just what I needed to see! I have a gap just like this that I don't know what to do with it. Thanks!

Lefty...me too. Good video and I like your strive for perfection when original parts aren't available...thanks!

Absolutly awesome job. Ive never seen rhis beore, great idea for better clearences, thanks for sharing.😊

Very nice work 👍

Nice job bro! Good to see actual restoration work and not mud daubers. People freak out when they see a rough estimate for restoration. "But I've got all new parts" lol yeah that's the problem sometimes. Most of the repro parts won't bolt up without mods much less actually fit, hours apon hours of labor to do what you just did and when finished it looks like you stripped the ecoat and bolted it on to the customer

Damn you deserve much more likes and subscribers. You are clear, you go to the point, not to much editing (completely unnecessary on some educational videos) Im from mexico and Im glad i learned your lenguaje to learn your explanations,just a clear 10 of 10 congrats for ur clear mind 👍🏽🔥

Hah!! My 63 Grand Prix has almost exactly the same shape door edge!! Great tips. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

I'll be trying to do some gapping on a trunk lid this winter, this will definitely help me to do it. Thanks

Good to see some nice work. Bad Chad would've just bogged the edge.

Year's of experience, and it shows, keep it coming, Robert.

Very, very nice work - absolute professional, show car quality work

Nice breakdown of this process! Thanks for showing the materials and cost layout too. Have you considered doing a total cost summary video for this project once it is complete?

Wish I had your knowledge.

Have this exact issue with the restoration on a 70 Chevelle using aftermarket fenders. What an awesome video and gives me the ambition to tackle it myself. Thanks so much!

Is there a certain rod and size to use im working on a 63 door as well and have to do same procedure

I had that same problem outstanding

Thanks a lot, great tips

Nice work never thought about welding rod I always just went to lowes and but steel rod for the edges I also bought me some magnets at harbor freight to sometimes hold the rod on the panel

Are trunk hinges for a 64 Buick Wildcat available anywhere?

Nicely done! I learned a lot watching this video

Great video thank you....