Hey I'm building a 66 f100 for my wife. Mybe you can help me. I need some new Inter fender wells and brackets for them.
@cookstersgarage39084 күн бұрын
I might have some extra inner fenders, I need to look in my stash.
@bigfish84734 күн бұрын
@cookstersgarage3908 Hey ok please let me know
@rongamble988423 күн бұрын
I have a shrinking tip for my stud gun and I've also started using yellow bottle portable torch you buy and hardware stores it works pretty well because you pull trigger and have flame
@cookstersgarage39084 күн бұрын
Yes I've heard of folks using a stud welder for heat shrinking, and folks using propane or butane torches. But in my opinion, propane and butane torches don't get hot enough, fast enough, to do the best job. But I understand you use what you have. There are small bottle sets out there for folks that want an oxy/acty torch but don't want to buy the big bottles. Good luck!
@dannynguyen5883Ай бұрын
Glad I found your video, needed it for reference for my 67 C10. Rust has caused water to leak inside the cab behind the kicker panel vent.
@cookstersgarage39084 күн бұрын
thanks and good luck!
@shaunarobinson4816Ай бұрын
Wow thats alot of work. I love model A.s
@cookstersgarage39084 күн бұрын
Yes it is, and thanks!
@MrSticks99993 ай бұрын
Putting filler on the edges of both edges is crap!! Nothing like chipping filler on edges!! I do my restorations like you.
@cookstersgarage39083 ай бұрын
Agree. Thanks!
@iddddaduncan3 ай бұрын
Nice job!
@cookstersgarage39083 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@johnathangoldsworthy5 ай бұрын
eww Bondo bus pass that aint no skim coat !
@cookstersgarage39085 ай бұрын
Yes, the filler is a little deeper than I'd like in a few places, namely the patch panel's curved arears at the shells lower corners - which I had to completely reshape due to their terrible fitment, and the weld seam at the top of the patch which shrank when I welded it. I cut off most of the filler I put on - yes I put it on heavy to avoid wiping multiple times and chasing the final surface. Thanks for the comment.
@lamarw99015 ай бұрын
Good work, Busted Classic Garage is a small channel that has posted reviews of some new higher quality patch panels you might be interested in. It stinks buying a panel just to work it over.
@cookstersgarage39085 ай бұрын
Thanks! I will give them a look
@bigfastcustoms6 ай бұрын
Nice work and informative! Looking forward to the build!
@cookstersgarage39086 ай бұрын
Thanks! My Model A videos aren't getting many views yet so I am a tad concerned, but I guess I've just got to find my audience (or them find me). Thanks for the vote of confidence!
@bigfastcustoms6 ай бұрын
@@cookstersgarage3908Its can be a slow process to build an audience. Just enjoy what you are working on and the views will come!
@cookstersgarage39086 ай бұрын
Agree. I have a lot of cool things planned for this build, gonna be a fun ride...
@davidjimenez9336 ай бұрын
Dolphin glaze is not that bad I like icing better
@cookstersgarage39086 ай бұрын
I have heard of that, I may try it one day. Thanks!
@RalphCrossing6 ай бұрын
😂 Nicely done.
@cookstersgarage39086 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@atxtrojans0027 ай бұрын
Nice!
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Fearsome4some747 ай бұрын
Excellent 👍 i use my Milwaukee variable speed polisher and it shreads ! As slow a rpm i can get away with being I'm working on very thin metal...
@cookstersgarage39084 күн бұрын
You're a better man than me, that electric polisher of yours is way heavier than my air sander. Good workout for the arms!
@tonymartinez159497 ай бұрын
You’re one of the first ones that I hurt touch on that subject you know sometimes you can explain that only very few real body man know what you’re talking about. Sometimes you just have to read and look at something that a lot of people can’t see once you see what you’re talking about, that’s what makes a body man separates the boy from the man😊
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
I agree, featheredging body filler seems to be a subject that doesn't get much attention, at least in other videos I've watched. Featheredging is a very important step in body filler work and can cause many unwanted flaws if not done correctly. Thanks again!
@tonymartinez159497 ай бұрын
Man, very impressed on your bodywork
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliment!
@tonymartinez159497 ай бұрын
Just subscribe to your channel keep up the good work I’d like to support the smaller channels. Sometimes today the ones they got the most information. Good information to.
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@RestoHubAU7 ай бұрын
Looking good buddy, great video 👌😎
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
thank you!
@oohookoo7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos, you got a lot of great info here.
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
thanks! I worry they get boring, glad you like them!
@oohookoo7 ай бұрын
@@cookstersgarage3908I do enjoy them. It's probably because these skills (and many others) are being snuffed out for reasons that all eventually boil down to greed. The disposable single use mind set is fucking up our planet and the people on it. The most basic skills that allow someone to fix, repair and restore are requirements for the problem-solving that leads to invention and the creation that allows you to provide for yourself. It's just not good for business.
@Fearsome4some747 ай бұрын
Excellent! Exactly the same process my body shop teacher taught us a long long time ago lol thanks for sharing 😎
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you! I was taught this technique many years ago and it works for me!
@formdog98617 ай бұрын
i hate doing seam sealer but i do it just like you tape it off and go thanks for the videos
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
thanks! Yep seam sealer is a pain anywhere on the exterior, but it has to be done and the neater the job the better it will look under the paint job. That's why I switched to the 2 part epoxy sealers for exterior seams - you get a better job with them vs the one part urethanes. IMO anyway....
@73puppet7 ай бұрын
Did you scuff the epoxy primer prior to spreading the body filler?
@RestoHubAU7 ай бұрын
Looks like he did, but if you're asking if you need to then yes you do 👍
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Hey, sorry I'm late answering. The Omni/PPG epoxy primer I use is good for 72 hrs with no sanding, so you can prime or apply body filler over it with no sanding in the first 72 hrs. It's a chemical bond, and a very good one at that. I've used this primer for 30+ years and it's good stuff. After 72 hrs you do need to scuff it. I use 80 or 180 grit, depending on what I'm doing. There is no harm in sanding it in the first 72 hrs if that makes you feel more comfortable.
@Ellington_Industrial_Arts7 ай бұрын
With enough experience, you *can* feel the highs and lows. Which, is great. But it doesn't photograph well, and is difficult for a beginner. A guide coat would help a lot, visually. Personally, I love the dry guide coat...if you've never tried it, check it out!
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Thanks - and yes I realized in later videos (I still have yet to publish) that guide coat really makes it easier for the viewers to see. I have already used the dry guide coat on the doors when I blocked them. I do agree the dry type is the way to go, I never liked the spray on type. Thanks for the suggestion!
@paneltruckbob7 ай бұрын
Nice job the truck that is next to the 69 what year chevy or gmc is it?
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
hey thanks! That's a 54 Chevy 5 window. Owned it since 1983. Rebuilt it once in mid 80s. I do hope to work on it again one of these years - it's in really good shape. Been garaged for 30 yrs or so now...
@HeadingEast337 ай бұрын
Little trick if yall want. Add 10:1 fiberglass resin to your body filler, makes it creamier and the hardener works the same on it. Easier to sand lays on flatter.
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
I have seen that trick before but I've never tried it. FYI The Rage Ultra filler is already fairly creamy so personally I would not thin it anymore. Other fillers maybe yes. Also Evercoat makes a resin called Plastic Honey that may or not be the same resin as fiberglass. Thanks!
@paneltruckbob7 ай бұрын
Nice job and you made me laugh.
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
nice, and thanks! No idea what I said or did - I am a bit of a clown sometimes.....
@paneltruckbob7 ай бұрын
You might want to try using a slapper on the high spots instead of the pick it will flaten and not put marks in the door skin . Worth a try?
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
The pick hammer has been my go to for that situation for years. I haven't used a slapper as a slapper that much, I should probably try that. Thanks for the tip!
@FE428Power7 ай бұрын
I just did this to a pair of 73 c20 doors. The owner says they weren't that bad. Lol
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
Yep, I know that feeling. Thanks!
@enzofiero29247 ай бұрын
Great informative video and very well explained.. Good job !
@cookstersgarage39087 ай бұрын
thank you!
@chandiaz76948 ай бұрын
Thank you
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@philipbennett29738 ай бұрын
Exactly how it should be done great video
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Daniel_M82A18 ай бұрын
You deserve more subscribers. very detailed video
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am slowly picking up subscribers, thanks to all that have subscribed!
@chandiaz76948 ай бұрын
Thanks great process, but what about areas where you don’t have access to use dolly?
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Yes that is a problem, you do need access to the backside of the panel. Sometimes you can cut out an inner panel, say an inner door or fender panel - then weld it back when complete. So yes, you have to account for that. You can also make or buy tools such as a "dolly on a stick" and use them o place a dolly into hard to reach areas. Thanks for the comment!
@jraposo9118 ай бұрын
Throw some primer on it ,then use guide coat . Then let’s see this door😊
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thanks, and that video is in the works. With guide coat...
@mikeduncan45228 ай бұрын
Use a paper towel to feel the door for lows and dents. It really helps.
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
I've never needed to do that, but it might help the folks trying to learn or needing more practice. Thanks for the tip!
@gregmaggielipscomb92468 ай бұрын
Great work pls keep at it!
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm still a little unsure if viewers like my bodywork and body filler videos, and if they are too long and boring - so thank you for the positive feedback!
@eduardomarin86258 ай бұрын
Thank you brother, dealing with the cab that was caved in been working on it but doing it with propane thanks for the input.
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thanks and good luck!
@tradrodsandcustoms8 ай бұрын
Whats the point in a 32 frame if its hidden under runningboards? Sounds like a fun project!
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Thanks, a valid point. But, I intend on using 32 style fenders and running boards, or modifying my model A fenders to fit (32 style). So no 31 running boards or aprons. You might ask at that point why build a 31 instead of a 32. Easy answer is I have a 31, couldn't find a 32 in my price range.
@scottbenke71828 ай бұрын
Good luck with the build. Research that T5 transmission, you really should start with the WC or World Class T5z. You can use either a cable or hydraulic clutch. For the roof section, I have read where guys have repurposed roof skins from vans, that only need slight modifications. Those 351C's are relatively heavy, plan your front suspension accordingly.
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Yes, the T5 is a WC from a Mustang. Probably will use a hydraulic clutch. I have heard of the roof skin idea, that's one of my thoughts for trying this. I've already bought the front spring but not the shocks so I'll have to see how it sits when I get that far. I am going to use aluminum heads and intake, so that will save a few pounds. Thanks!
@jeepsandjalopies8 ай бұрын
Yup I’m still here Wes! Merry Christmas! As far as the wood, that car being a slant window sedan it is mostly all steel inner structure, that’s part of the reason I’d bought it in the first place. Most of the wood is just for the roof skin/insert and the floorboards. Parts for the windshield area are the same as the Vicky’s from the same year. On the fenders, since you’re using a 32 style frame, you might see about using 32 fenders and running boards because they don’t use an apron to cover the frame like the model A fenders do since the reveal is made into the frame, just a thought. The only issue you might run into is the rear fender mounting at the body, but I’m sure you will figure it out. As always, you can reach out to me about it if you have any questions.
@cookstersgarage39088 ай бұрын
Hey thanks, glad you're still here. Yea I already looked into 32 fenders. New ones are expensive (steel ones) of course, used ones are out there, I'd just need to find some. Or I can modify what I have, if it comes down to that. Thanks!
@josecavada38309 ай бұрын
👍
@danielwolters30189 ай бұрын
I noticed in your other video that you were MIG welding. Is the skin also MIG welded? I also have some body panels that moved quite a bit as I MIG welded, but I'm concerned they'll crack if I planish them. Did you see any cracking issue? Thanks. Dan
@cookstersgarage39089 ай бұрын
First, sorry I took so long to respond. Been very busy, my apologies. No I did not have any cracking of the welds or anywhere else. I am aware this can be an issue, but I had no issues. I did get full penetration on my welds, plus I hand planished slightly while I was welding - whether that helped or not I'm not sure. Good luck!
@MythicPanator10 ай бұрын
Great video 🙂... Does my understanding/attempt at explaining the process as you do it with the following ASCII art make sense? (A) Before heating a high or low spot: _____-------------------_____ , (B) fully heated spot rises: _______------aa^^A^^aa-----________ , (C) hammering around to gather the metal into a smaller bump: _______aATAa________ , (D) after knocking down the bump: -----------≈-=≈==≈=-≈------------ , (E): quenching the metal will make it contract and stretch, now being a bit thicker in the middle: ----------------=====----------------.
@cookstersgarage390810 ай бұрын
yes, that looks right. It's always fun to watch someone do this for the first time. They're usually amazed at just how far the metal grows when heated with the torch. Then after hammering and quenching, one can actually feel the metal shrink down. It's a cool process I'm glad the "ole timers" figured out many, many years ago. Thanks for the comment!
@Marksracingengines11 ай бұрын
Great Video. I've always done it just like you are. I did have a guy tell me that your supposed to knock the center low and then hammer and dolly around it. I never could make that work....I just do it exactly like you are and it works every time. got my sub brother....
@cookstersgarage390811 ай бұрын
thank you!
@wayneswonderarium11 ай бұрын
Oxy propane should work, since you can cut with it
@cookstersgarage390811 ай бұрын
never tried that, but it might. If it cuts steel then yes I agree, it might work. The thing you DON'T want to do is try to heat with a flame that is not hot enough, all that will do is induce warping and create more damage that has to be fixed later with a proper setup.
@mrman153611 ай бұрын
Always heat the low spots . Have a rag soaked with water.allow the low spot to expand over the hight of level, take the heat away and watch the steel to shrink till level and quench straight away. The quench holds steel where you wanted it . Slapping steel between dolly and hammer expands the diameter of the panel . Practice makes perfect.
@cookstersgarage390811 ай бұрын
I've always used the technique I described. That technique was even taught in a trade school instruction book for sheet metal repair back in the 50s/60/70s, when you could still heat shrink factory steel. But, use which ever technique that works for you and yes I agree practice does make perfect.
@joseaguire673811 ай бұрын
Hey how you doing sir by any chance are you going to sell that car I'm interested?
@cookstersgarage390811 ай бұрын
Hi. Not at the moment, but maybe eventually.
@richardhoutman526111 ай бұрын
What color of orange is that what's it off from looks great.
@cookstersgarage390811 ай бұрын
It's hugger orange from a 1969 Camaro/Firebird. Code 72.
@jonathan1989torres11 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for the tips and tricks , Do you have to prepare the surface before putting chopped fiberglass ? Great work !
@cookstersgarage390811 ай бұрын
Hi there. Prepare just like you would for regular body filler. Clean, roughed up bare metal is fine, but I use epoxy primer as I like the way it seals the metal from moisture. Chopped fiberglass and body filler have great adhesion to epoxy primer. Thanks and good luck!
@jonathan1989torres11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much@@cookstersgarage3908
@cookstersgarage3908 Жыл бұрын
Link to FlatHead31's 32 frame build thread here. www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-build-your-own-32-frame-rails.671187/
@jeepsandjalopies Жыл бұрын
Wes, glad you’re making plans to work on the A. I can’t believe it’s been over a year since you came and got it from Texas!
@cookstersgarage3908 Жыл бұрын
Yes I know! I hate that it took me a year, but hey that's life, thanks for looking in on me and the "A" !!