How To Spot Weld in Bead Rolled Floor Pans | Seat Frame Build (1931 Model A Roadster) 

nice job on giving the hot rod career away for free for youtube fame!

Very tidy work. Don't think people realize the time you put into this not only the work itself but the thought process to figure everything out. Joy to watch and learn. Keep them coming.

That firewall, transmission tunnel and floor pan ought to be in a museum. WOW is an understatement. This was a real fun one to watch. 👍

Hands down best instruction and demonstration on RU-vid. Awesome work mate!!!

Anyone else just instantly smash the like button before the video even starts playing because you know it's going to be great with this dude 🤟

You Sir are a true craftsman. Beautiful ! ! ! Furthermore, I like your style. You don't try to be the comedian or clown, just straight down to the work, which is both rare and refreshing.

First time seeing someone tig a spot weld. Insane.

Karl, that 31 roeadster is sweet! I love watching you work. So much knowledge being passed on. Tell the owner to bring it to SoCal for the GNRS show at some point. Show it in bare metal, then bring it back again when done for the AMBR.

Your skills relate to more years than you are old. EXCELLENT JOB and presentation. If my metal skills equal yours , I would never cover it up with carpet lol. Jeff

Great explanations of both the bead rolling logic on the floor pans and the drill through approach to welding them in. It’s good education to hear the “why” pre-stretching might be good and when its not needed.

I love all the 'skelotonized' frame work. Let's you use that nice 10ga without all the weight. Thanks for another great video. Keep 'em coming.

Every time I watch what you do,I learn something new,I did not realize why all the holes were in the floor pan frame rails and now it make sense,your tips will help me when I start to build my projects! Thanks!

Sure is fun watching a master craftsman at work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Great video!!!

I see you becoming the #1 builder on RU-vid.

Thank you for the videos, a video on pre-streaching panels 👍

"Doesn't have to be perfect" - because it will be when you are finished. Awesome work man..

It's really too bad most folks won't ever get an opportunity to fully appreciate all the contemplation, decision-making and hard work that goes into such a project. Beautiful, inspiring workmanship!

Those floor panels fit like a glove. Ready for the next one Karl.

I used to work in a body shop back in the 70's, your skill level is fantastic and is above most people working metal like you do.

The finish of your bare metal is absolute art! The interior looks so beautiful without anything in it. It will be a shame to put seats etc in and cover up that gorgeous work! Each angle and roll lovingly hand made by a highly conscientious craftsman. The owner indeed is a lucky person. Thank you for sharing this, Karl. Can’t wait to see it finished!

Anyone can throw a fender on and mix some plastic and slap it into a hole . What you do is MAGIC to the auto body repair. I am a retired auto body guy and never came close at your level. More worked at dealerships and did that kind of repair. Keep letting the young generation know what is out there. At my age internet wasn't available , so what we learned from is other guys what they did. You should be very proud of yourself on where you stand in the world. No 1 in my book. Keep the content coming . Ben from Alberta

Massive skills! Great , humble teaching style also! Showing your work from cad to plasma cut to kleko install, and reasons for thru holes making a better weld ... You are the man! What a pro job you can be proud of! The building is more satisfying than the end product ownership, both have their satisfaction, but a Fab dude probably isn't satisfied unless another fulfilling job is planned and taking place. Props!

Great video and amazing work! Thanks for explaining why you don't need the prestretch on the beadroll. That floor is badass!

Fantastic work, gotta be proud of that👍

This has got to be one of the best channels for this type of work. Look forwards to every lesson. Just brilliant Thank You

Thanks for keeping the music level below the level of your voice. Hate when watching a video and the guy quits talking and some head banging music starts playing at a level that frightens the hamsters in the next room. Clecos are an awesome tool. Aircraft mechanic here.

I found your channel just a few days ago and I have already seen most of your videos.. I am really impressed with your work, but also with the fact that you answer questions!!! I asked about 5-6 and you answered every one of them.. So thank you for your incredible work and for this great channel. I hope you find a new place that won't drain everything you've got... You will never need a "STORE FRONT" as your work will bring people from everywhere to wherever you are... And you WILL need good vacations, so find a place OFF the beaten path that you can BUY and build your future. Not some landlord who won't give two shits..... I wish you all the luck and can't wait for the next video..

I freaking love this channel. I have been doing custom motorcycles and cars for 30+ years. I learn so much from you. Thanks

Once again Karl, beautiful work and another great tutorial!!

Carl you make “outstanding” look easy. Fantastic job on the floor pan. Can’t wait to see the end results. Keep the videos coming.

Wow I’m not sure I’ll ever have a situation where I would try this but I can watch and listen to you do this for hours lol Keep it up with the vidyas 🤘

Beautiful job on the pans, well thought out and executed.

Very help full idea about drilling through both layers Karl . the floors and seat support look amazing . everything i see you do is a true work of art . i love how you explain why you do it your way. thank you for the great video work too Christina .

Thanks for the great tips. Also you do some excellent work, that’s going to be one finely crafted hotrod.

I build my own Machines and Love metal Shaping , I know how to , weld , do chop tops , make floors and so on , coming here to your channel , it gives me a smile and INSPIRATION , your style is what I like and the way you talk to people , all so , you are a very good Man , thanks mate all the best from Australia

You're a craftsman and a real pleasure to watch and listen to. Thanks :)

Awesome work as usual!!

dang buddy the tools, and knowledge you have is outstanding, very nice setup and job.

This method is obliviously better by saves time, money and "tin panning". Looks clean and neat too! Thanks, JD

You made it look EZ. You are a Master of your trade.

The tip about having the hole through the panels is killer. Thanks. I always thought I had to open up the hole in the top sheet to get proper plug weld but I'm going to try your method here. I'm doing a bunch of clecoed panels now so couldn't have come at a better time👍👍🙏

As always your work is top notch!!! It's easy to be inspired by the quality of work you produce!!!

Awesome practical video!!! Greeting from New Zealand! 🇳🇿

Крутой мужик. Слова не понимаю но по работе все понятно. Привет из России. Пол красив получился.

That metal work is over the top. Fantastic work!

Floor looks really good, along with the seat mount. I like the way you explain what and why your doing this way. Thank you

Your metal working kicks! Better than some of the other channels. :D

NICE! Back in my day we didn't have CAD programs or CNC plasma tables. Great music once again. I have found in the past that when one has a plan and attempts to implement it as it was thought and written down, there are always things and ideas that crop up and you go" Hey, that's a great Idea and it would look so cool"! this is where a five hour job turns into a fifty hour job, but it feel good and it feels right. I LOVE Clecos! Without the holes in the braces the Tig will tens to arc in the hole and not touch the brace very much, which will lead to broken welds later on and then you get some nasty road rattle that you have to fix else it drives you crazy. Super job on the welding. I wish I could weld that fast, I might have made some money at this game. Like my old friend Bill used to say, "have a plan, but you can change it as you go, It's an organic process". He would've like you Karl, but he's been gone now these last 6 years.

Another great video. Not only a great metal man but also a great teacher.

That is some really fine work. Work you can be proud of.

That interior looks like art! Well done!

Geez, I love your style, builder and teacher. Great show guys, thanks for all you do.

The best and clearest example I have seen. Very well done.

Man the seat frame & floor pans look great with your technique. 😎👍🇨🇦

Lot of time in that floor and it shows it. Nice work. Can't wait to see that rocker panel get installed on the van.

guys this is metal working ..... pure art, good job man ;-)

Model A is looking freaking awesome - love the aviation looking inner structure keep up the good work

I’ve got some old skins I’ve collected over the years and you’ve given me a good way of bracing them up to make a body. Thanks man!

Karl the floor pan and the seat bracket is a fantastic piece of art work. It makes sense to drill the holes and Tig weld them in.You metal fabrication is so nice and clean work. I really love your work. Thank you for the fantastic video.☺️☺️👍👍👍✌️✌️

Love the videos my wife teases me all the time she walks in the shop and I have your videos playing and all she says is oh my God you have a new man crush and I tell her no I finally found someone else whom I respect when he speaks because there's definitely a lot of RU-vid builders guys shouldn't be taking seriously on their how to videos

beyond amazing....wish my stuff turned out a tenth as nice as yours but they do not even compare....your talent is out of this world...never stop doing what you do

Thank you for another wonderful video. Just love the way you work, it's so clean. The cleacos to hold the floor panels in place are a good idea so that you won't get movement anywhere else on the panel while you're welding. ❤️👍😊

Ive never ever done metal work before . i really like what you are doing

You make it look easy, such a talented craftsman !

U deserve way more followers! Keep on pushin brother. Living legend!

I must have watched this video a dozen times. Love it.

That floor looks to damn nice to be a floor ! Great technique and vision Karl ! That CNC table is the cat’s ass , a video on design and programming it would be awesome. Thanks Karl , by the way I love my new hat ! lol

I recently found your channel and I must say, as a fellow fabricator, props for sharing your knowledge!! I’m a firm believer in sharing what you know!!! I truly appreciate your work and attention to detail!! Thumbs up man and keep up the great work!!!

Super clean work, as always. I can’t wait to see you get settled and start on the 2 door conversion zephry. It’s gonna be just as slick.

Looks great. Love the attention to detail! Awesome work, don't even put seats in, haha

Wow Karl you continue blow my mind with the things you do. You are a Professional Artist on a whole nother level. Continue to do what you are doing. You really impress me more and more. You type of work is very interesting to see, when one has never seen it before. I didn't know it involves that much work, well in your case no one does your work like you would like it to be. You go to full extreme to make sure it's done right. Beautiful job Karl n Kristina. God Bless..Peace

I liked your explanation for drilling through before plug welding.

Very nice job and clean lines. Now I can't wait to see the finished car. Also, I like to watch the whole build. Great job.

That's going to be one nice car Karlos 😁😁 no rot no rust solid metal Awesome dude 🤘🤘🤘🤘

I was trained through hole welding. I can't remember the hole size but I know it was a heck of a lot larger than 1/8". Probably 3/8". He was so particular that it had to have the little silicon dot right in the middle to pass quality. All on MIG back then. It was valuable training. Screw up and cut clean through a spot weld. Not an issue.

Обалденная работа! Отличный пример технического искусства!

Hi Karl, I'm a recent subscriber and a fellow RU-vidr too. I just wanted to say I really appreciate your channel. I've been working with metal since 1977 and I still love it to this day. Your workmanship is very inspiring. I get a lot out of your tips and methods and will apply a lot of your advice to my projects. Glen Rid at NZ Mopar told me about you and said i would enjoy what you are doing. I'm just wrapping up a '69 Z28 and getting into a 1977 Honda CB750 and a handbuilt T Bucket. Really anjoying your Model A.. Take care!

Excellent as always. By all means keep the momentum going. The 31 is a good project.

Beautiful work! A true artist 🎨

One of the best guys on RU-vid amazing skills and everything well explained 👏👏

Been doing that work all my life, Agree with all you said, outstandung work young man.

The Model A looks awesome!

Really enjoying the constant content. Keep up the excellent work!

Awesome work as usual. Technology nowadays certainly saves you a lot of time. Back in my days I had to fabricate mostly all by hand and had pretty much all we had was a stick welder, a kerosene flamer and an assortment of soldering irons lol

I love the way you are building the roadster. All the inner bracing is killer. I’m gonna use the idea on a 5 window coupe I have that was in a fire.

Your very skilled who taught you formal education, seminars or working with metal shapers. I know most of it that came from experience. You have a knack most of is you and attention to how the art of metal work can be done. Thank you for sharing

Great quality metal work. Absolutely beautiful. And excellent production quality on the video.

Who the fuck would give this video a thumbs down? The guy is pouring his heart for quality....and his art. C'mon folks. Oh...looks very neat and clean...keep it up...thanks

loving the series,hope it's keeps going till a finished car :)

Holy shit man that is some of the best metal and panel work I have seen and I’ve watched car shows for a very long time, great quality job and thanks for showing us 👍👍

Channels growing faster than a prostate in a 40 yr old guy... Congratulations man. You are built for this. Keep it up man. 🍻

Love watching your videos 👍🏻

AWESOME work Karl..the idea of the recessed nuts is definitely something I would like to use in the future...just gotta learn to weld...

……. ‘bunch of next things’ to go ….. can’t wait. Thanks for the tips 👍😎👍

Nice clean work. How about a workshop tour . Want to look at your metal break . Looks like a good asset .

That was an absolute pleasure to watch great work.

Awesome job Karl... Looks outstanding!!

Seriously talented brother, looks great. Keep it up.

Those floor pans came out real nice!

Great to hear the tip about tig or mig welding through the holes of the cleco fasteners. I bought a bunch of Clecos over 30 years ago and finally started using them putting a new floor in my 55 chevy wagon. The hard part is making sure everything is aligned before I start welding making sure every braket is aligned just right. You do impeccable work and knowing what you do takes a long time. Time lapes makes it look alot quicker. To bad you couldn't put a time clock in the corner of the shot to show how long it really takes.