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@MCGaar 7 күн бұрын
Classic Jeep 👍
@ablecraft842 2 күн бұрын
MCGaar, Thanks for the comment! Regards, Have an Ablecraft day!
@ledzeppelin175407 7 күн бұрын
I have this exact car(except it’s 1999 Toyota Corolla VE). 215k miles and still running strong
@ablecraft842 7 күн бұрын
Ledzeppelin175407, Thank you for your testimonial! High mileage vehicles become high mileage on purpose definitely not by accident. Long live your 1999 Toyota Corolla VE ! Have an Ablecraft day
@Sakib234-s2o 13 күн бұрын
Hello, "Ablecraft" I was analyzing your channel and saw that in your channel have some problem, That's why your channel is not much growing and not getting much engagement, If you can solve these problems, Your channel will grow like a storm. If you tell I can tell these problems. Where can I tell? Here or ig or where?
@ablecraft842 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comments. You have a very interesting channel. Have an Ablecraft day
@yahyamelihayaksz1174 16 күн бұрын
You can buy paint shop but you cant buy experience . Nice job
@yahyamelihayaksz1174 16 күн бұрын
Dude use 1k rapid filler for fix your small kraters and small bad lines etc after finish your filler job. 1k filler good for fill small faults and very easy for sanding back. 240 grit sand paper sanding 1k filler easily and 240 grit sand paper almost be harmless your main filler.
@yahyamelihayaksz1174 16 күн бұрын
Bro use black color sanding. (İt called as silisyum carbur if im not wrong) this sanding paper very strong for erode but it die quickly. Your paper using for wood works. Very durable but you need too many times for done your job. Thats worthless for saving 1-2 extra dollars. İ was using alluminium carbur paper . İt medium durable and medium erode but i must still use silisyum carbur paper. İ remember my old pains and faults in this projects 👍
@ablecraft842 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comments and observations. Your product testimonial and recommendations are great! Shared experience and information really help do it yourselves who may read these comments. Have an Ablecraft day!
@yahyamelihayaksz1174 16 күн бұрын
Dude nice try but you too slow fyi. Your filler when starting solidification stop using this. They after crumbling when you sanding.
@yahyamelihayaksz1174 16 күн бұрын
You have really good channel for non skilled car body fixers like me. İ have a 95 escort euro model. My rear fender totally rusted and holed too. İ used fill here with very tough plastic filler gum. Not best but i dont know metal welding
@ablecraft842 8 күн бұрын
Yahyamelihaykasz1174, Thank you for your comments. You did what you could do with what you had! Have an Ablecraft day
@JDFirebird 19 күн бұрын
Good job and have yourself a ablecraft day
@ablecraft842 19 күн бұрын
JDFirebird, Thank you for following along with me on this passenger wheel arch repair series. By the way, you have some real quality old school Pontiac Firebird repair videos! I certainly will have an Ablecraft day! Keep on, keeping on
@pedrofernandez8729 21 күн бұрын
Went thru two engines on my 98. Finally after the 2nd one died of th same thing, massive oil loss, it was time to move on. 420k miles. 3 speed and no overdrive was its achilles heel.
@ablecraft842 19 күн бұрын
Pedrofernandez8729, Amazing ownership testimonial on your 98! You definitely hanged in there with all of them 420 miles!
@BrianMaria-p5l Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this amazing video! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
@JDFirebird Ай бұрын
i’m sure you’ll get better at this as you get more experience. But I do have to give you credit for trying most people just hack away and fill the holes with Bondo but as you do this more your tools and techniques will improve.👍🏻
@downhilldaddy5282 Ай бұрын
😴
@JDFirebird Ай бұрын
I’m having a hard time why everybody has been using a flux core welder lately is it because it cost? Anyways, I admire what you’re doing. Keep up the good work.
@ablecraft842 Ай бұрын
JDFirebird, Thank you for your comments! Doing autobody work has taken on the dimension of art and craftsmanship combined. I'm using a flux core welder because it the best application based on these factors. Cost, environment and portability. It's more affordable to plug into a 110 outlet. I weld mostly outside, and the flux is less susceptible to wind and rain. The flux core welder is lighter and more mobile to move around than two tanks to include the welder itself. Have yourself an Ablecraft day!
@justinshute5726 Ай бұрын
Not sure why this is the way you do it, but whatever works for you. Not gonna sit here and bash on the video, right or wrong do what you do.
@jerryhall3004 Ай бұрын
You got the hard part done and that is,, getting started. Looks good
@petejones1964 Ай бұрын
Yep I just bought one yesterday I'm going to try it I got to get some wire and other stuff 😅😅
@tottitran9713 Ай бұрын
I appreciate all the work youre doing, keep it up!
@ablecraft842 Ай бұрын
Mr. Tran, Thank you for your kind words! Have your self an Ablecraft day!
@isaiahportela4547 Ай бұрын
Very informative thank you
@ablecraft842 Ай бұрын
Mr. Portela, I'm glad the video content has value for you!
@AirplaneFreak Ай бұрын
I have the same rims on mine.
@Bobcagon Ай бұрын
The biggest plus i I found with the entry level flux core welders was to use 16 or 18 gauge metal. 20 and 22 gauge was just frustrating with burn throughs and holes as a result.the thicker metal was the heat sink where I could at least avoid more holes.
@rickmcbroome Ай бұрын
Great video
@rickmcbroome Ай бұрын
Maybe less wire sticking out will give you greater control.
@ablecraft842 Ай бұрын
Mr. McBroome, Thank you for your comment and observation!
@Atlas2AConcord 2 ай бұрын
Gonna make it shine....make it shine....MAKE IT SHINE!
@ablecraft842 2 ай бұрын
Atlas2AConcord! Thank you for the positive comment! Awesome name you have there! Have an Ablecraft day!
@domenickpace3450 2 ай бұрын
Get er done. Practice make perfect.
@sycorhyno1190 2 ай бұрын
How did u pull it out
@jeremiah1st 2 ай бұрын
Preparation, practice on piece of metal for settings, clean area, change angle etc etc......then make youtube upload.
@kmook76 3 ай бұрын
If they had dropped the VE, and made it standard with 4 or 5 speed, ABS and side air bags it would be GOATED for long term value. Also would be great for cabin air filter. Common problems at this age: oil burning due to piston ring design, valve cover gasket leak, timing chain tensioner leaks, pulley tensioner assembley replace with 03+ model. Otherwise normal wear/tear for struts and springs and various other parts at this age.
@ablecraft842 3 ай бұрын
Kmook76, Thank you for the concise commentary on the VE Toyota Corolla. This Corolla does consume oil which I suspect is leaking past one or more of the piston rings with a bluish tint of smoke upon start up. I top off the oil with a quart every 1000 miles or so. However, no other leaks externally from the engine, window seals intact and all other maintenance is up to date. This VE is remarkably doing well at 324,831 miles on the odometer. Have an Ablecraft Day!
@kmook76 3 ай бұрын
@@ablecraft842 Awesome. Mine is consuming the same at 227k miles. This gen did not have enough oil drain back holes in the piston combined with low tension rings resulting in oil burning. Do regular oil changes every 3-5k and use cheap synthetic to reduce burning and top off times. If it get's worse do a b12 chemtool piston soak.
@ChumMing2 3 ай бұрын
No matter how long of a drive to get a few new grinder discs , I would have drove there.
@ChrisJimenez-m2i 3 ай бұрын
Where can I purchase a new throttle body cable?
@ablecraft842 3 ай бұрын
Mr. Jimenez, I recommend www.rockauto.com and www.partsgeek.com. I have ordered from both online sources, and they sell original equipment parts. Have an Ablecraft day!
@reddawg4152 3 ай бұрын
Ist rule , clean weilding surface ...
@richardresendez2325 4 ай бұрын
Jeep and dodge and Chrysler battery terminals are junk replace with aftermarket is better
@ablecraft842 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment. Have an Ablecraft day!
@SofaKingSteezy 4 ай бұрын
I just picked up a '02 Corolla S to commute, not many videos on this chassis.
@ablecraft842 4 ай бұрын
SofaKingSteezy, Wow, very cool! The Corolla S is definitely a fun to drive commuter style! You may be the one to make some videos on that model. Also, some awesome car projects you have completed in years past. Have yourself an Ablecraft day!
@PerculesMr 5 ай бұрын
How does the patch hold up after 1 year? did any rust poke through or was the repair successfull? Do you have any new tips after 1 year of doing flux core welding repairs as for longevity? I have heard that proper( with cutting away all the rust) fiberglass+resin repair is very good bang for buck and it can last a very long done when done correctly as well.
@ablecraft842 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your contribution. The results of my welding process have been greatly enhanced by constructive comments and questions by contributors such as yourself. I say it's been an iterative process over time. Hopefully, empowering would be welders and metal fabricators doing this type of metal repairs! The rocker panel passenger side rust repair is a success! The patch is intact with no rust forming on backside of panel as of 19 August 2024. I'll share some of my observations and perceptions utilizing Flux core welding process. Lesson learned from flux core welding are as follows. The optimal welding tip length is between 1/2" and no longer than 3/4". The steel that you weld to needs to be free of corrosion and if you are butt welding materials be sure to have materials clamped together with no gap between them. Welding magnets can be utilized to assist butting materials together prior to getting those tack welds in place. Time on trigger is a four count say 1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand, 4 one thousand when welding. Saying that out loud helped it become and unconscious mental thought, after a while you intuit it. The distance of welding tip striking material is optimally 1/8" of an inch approximately. Welding beads is more of a dragging motion with tip canted rearwards I pay particular attention to setting up the welding machine to properly process the materials. Dialing the voltage and wire speed is a must. I will tack weld some spots to see how the welds looks and just the voltage and wire speed accordingly. Failure to do so will result in over penetration with too much voltage and not enough voltage little penetration welds don't adhere to material. Cleaning off the slag with a wire brush assists with follow on welds and not wasting welding wire. Also, while welding I will apply tack welds a bit of distance apart from each other to keep the material from distorting due to the heat from the weld. Another technique I been practicing is to do a zig zag motion on the materials while doing a lap joint when moving horizontal and when while welding down (veridical). Vulcan .030 wire has been my wire of choice to weld with it spools out evenly and works well in humid environments and rain. I frequently weld outside in inclement weather. Bondo glass fiber resin has been a good bondo to use in areas where the metal may frequently come into contact with water. Then apply Evercoat automotive seam sealer to weld seam. Please view the attached link of the Ranger having Bondo glass applied the metal patch prior to primer paint. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6elZ6OdoaqNZ7ssi=aCk0ZYFTjBryGoQE Have yourself an Ablecraft day! If i can do it you can do it even better!
@ivobiancucci4528 5 ай бұрын
Trade it for a $70k Tundra (only kidding)
@Fuen-co 5 ай бұрын
My 2002 Corrolla S has 284k miles Still runs great Awesome cars
@ablecraft842 5 ай бұрын
Fuen-co Wow! Thank you for your comment. 284,000 miles on your Toyota Corolla S, outstanding! Long live your Corolla. Have an Ablecraft day!
@philh9238 6 ай бұрын
You were holding your tip way to far from the metal you was welding. It looked like you was around an inch away sometimes or more. Hold it at around 1/4 away. I’m sure you’ve gotten better since the video.
@ablecraft842 5 ай бұрын
Philh9238, Thank you for your well-constructed comment. That bit of advice will be in mind on future welding jobs. . Thank you for your contribution. Have an Ablecraft day
@spinaway 3 ай бұрын
Not with flux core, it needs to be at least 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch away, otherwise the flux does not have chance to burn properly.
@darrellhowcroft6941 6 ай бұрын
Watch some videos on how to weld.....
@ablecraft842 6 ай бұрын
Darrell, Thank you for your contribution. Have an Ablecraft day!
@Jared_Albert 6 ай бұрын
First time I tried this I used the harbor freight flux core chicago electric. Set it to 10 and max. Couldn’t see anything out the helmet. Long story short I burns the wire through the bottm of the door and set the carpet smoking
@ablecraft842 6 ай бұрын
Mr. Albert, Thank you for your testimonial! You have shared some hard learned lesson. Keep on wrenching. Have an Ablecraft day!
@strangeuniverse1199 6 ай бұрын
That Honda was one fast bike. The magazines got the F3 down to 10.9 seconds in the quarter mile. My F2 could run 11.1 seconds, no slouch either in the time trails.
@ablecraft842 6 ай бұрын
Strangeuniverse, Thank you for the comments. Honda CBR enthusiasts will definitely enjoy reading them!
@ayubhadaina712 6 ай бұрын
Hi there, I've got same car as yours but i changed my Transmission to 5speed manual. Its been excellent since. I saw video when I just bought mine then yours just hit 300k. Mine is 209k plus. These cars are very dependable. Enjoy guy
@ablecraft842 6 ай бұрын
Mr. Hadaina, Outstanding craftsmanship converting your Corolla to a manual shift. I've considered doing the automatic to manual conversion with this Corolla but for now I'll drive it the way it is. If you happen to have any links or sources on the process of converting auto to manual do share. I'm sure Toyota enthusiasts would love to read about. Long live your Corolla! Have an Ablecraft day
@ayubhadaina712 6 ай бұрын
@@ablecraft842 Good day bro, I'll look for the full conversion text later but it is simple. I got a donor 5 speed trans from euro 1999 corolla along with its clutch slave and master cylinder. I got a flywheel for 1.8l toyota and a clutch disc assembly to match. A location for each item is available from factory by corolla you only have to open them up and fix the items in place. Auto electrician will wire up the connection for it to start in all gears as against start in P and N for the auto. Vroom , that's all. I go through all gears as I like.
@ablecraft842 5 ай бұрын
Mr. Hadaina, Excellent explanation of an overview on the conversion process! You have skills! Have an Ablecraft day
@prosperhanyabui3488 6 ай бұрын
Does it have a timing belt or chain?
@ablecraft842 6 ай бұрын
Prosperhanyabui3488, This vehicle utilizes a timing chain. Thank you for your contribution. Have an Ablecraft day!
@prosperhanyabui3488 6 ай бұрын
Thank you @@ablecraft842
@godkastle8732 7 ай бұрын
Why the hell would you ever think of selling it? That car could probably make it 500,000 why would you not try to rebuild it anyways?
@ablecraft842 7 ай бұрын
GodKastle, Thanks for your contribution. As of now there are no plans to sell this Toyota! Mileage to date on odometer is 31822 miles. 500,000 miles would be epic, perhaps this car will see 400,000 miles!
@tictack8604 8 ай бұрын
Or a magnet
@khancross 8 ай бұрын
What is the other cable for?
@ablecraft842 6 ай бұрын
Khancross, If you are referring to other black cable. That cable is the hood release cable. The tan cable is speaker wire. Have an Ablecraft day!
@isaiahportela4547 Ай бұрын
There is a cruise control cable that typically runs along side the throttle cable.
@gilbertrobles1374 9 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ablecraft842 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Robles, Thank you for your contribution! Quite welcome. Have an Ablecraft day!
@rharris7635 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great "how to" overview.
@ablecraft842 9 ай бұрын
Mr. Harris, Thank you for your contribution. I'm glad the content had value for you! Have a great Ablecraft Day!
@captainsenileinfo 9 ай бұрын
HAVE A 98 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH 286,000 HAD IT FOR 10 YEARS IT,S A 5 SPEED.
@ablecraft842 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the testimonial! Driving that manual shift would be fun for sure!
@captainsenileinfo 9 ай бұрын
@@ablecraft842 ya its ok but in the city can be a pain sometimes i wish i had a auto, but with this car i know it as i dont burn no oil and good on gas for sure you feel me .
@randymiller1604 9 ай бұрын
Bird poo all bugged up paint it
@randymiller1604 9 ай бұрын
Put a gas welding nozzle on and the tip won’t short out