That is something I would work on, but saying that to be upfront with you that is the part of the iceberg we are seeing with the rust and I am sure it goes much deeper. The car would need all windows removed, the entire interior and everything else that is flammable completely removed for me to weld on it. Also, if this is something I was working on I would have you plan on quarter panels, deck filler and possibly some inner structure pieces assuming there is decades of bondo and rust in them causing the leak. If you are looking for someone to weld a patch in the corner of your car over old filler and rust with the interior in the car I am probably not your guy. Fell free to reach out to me at [email protected] if you want it fixed what I feel is properly.

Thank you very much. Its really good to hear they helped. I actually am working on the next bodywork video on the 70 Challenger that should be out really soon. Take care and thanks for the support again.

You're welcome good luck on the cut and buff

Thank you so very much

Yes been all good, One car on the videos is with a major parts on back order and the next video out on this car should be soon. I have been doing a lot of work per video so there is a slight gap. On Facebook I post all the other projects we are working on outside of youtube I appreciate you checking in buddy.

Thank you so very much, also I always am interested in a Nova build... lol

Thanks a lot. I am currently building a new shop right now and moving into it so anything personal has been put on the back burner until that move is complete hopefully early next year I can start back on the Firebird. It is safe in the new shop currently waiting for me to get back on it. Cost wise I have about 20K in parts, bust saying that there are a lot of parts I already have ordered and not installed yet on the car in the videos.

You are welcome, thanks a lot for watching!

I really appreciate it, I have another bodywork video in the works following the 70 RT challenger we started the bodywork on that will pick up where this one left off

Thanks a lot. If nothing else what I would do is build a temporary frame area close to the section you are replacing. I have a floor pan video I did on a 72 Challenger (older video) where I welded braces underneath the floor from 2X2 steel that is something similar to how I would go about your job.

@ thank you

I honestly believe everyday they are getting better for the most part. We also have an unrealistic expectation on how we want some of these show cars to align with the body panels that back when these were new was not the case. Also very valid point when I hear only a simple paint job for one of these when it shows up it needs half the metal work done and the owner bought the cheapest parts to put on it...lol

You are right and I did kind of knew at that point but also didn't want to start adding all the time cutting until I knew for sure showing the owner. I agree some of these pre build parts would be better off if they did not assemble them and thats exactly how I go about building them only weld up after all the external sheet metal is installed.

Thanks a lot and good luck on your build. If you check out some of my other videos there are a few more bodywork ones and the 70 Challengers is basically picking up where this one left off as far as the process until I get back on this one.

You're welcome!

As much as I would love too right now we have been sticking with the 80's and below vehicles

Unfortunately that is a little new for the stuff I work on and honestly a little too big for the shop now.

You are welcome and thanks a lot I really appreciate the compliment.

Anytime I work on the car and has to be moved, yes I just relevel it. As far a rust underneath panels ect. There are so many options and go over them on other videos. You can check out my sandblasting videos as I go over how that process works. Then there is a good OSPHO video with a wire brush and rust after treating it chemically. It really depends on the project and the car what route I would take with it.

If you decide to tackle it again I really hope this helps. I also put others out recently that go over some other tips and tricks. Thanks for watching.

I am interested in the opportunity feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] and we can discuss, thanks!

Thank you!

Thank you very much!

haha yes it was a moment to step back and at least take a deep breath and rethink the process. That happened right before that segment where i explain what we are about to do.

Thank you very much, that was really cool to hear and so glad they are helping. Good luck with your Challenger build.

That's a state by state process and working with the owners and different cars. I try my best to not really mess with them if possible. A lot of these cars like this one the main VIN is in the dash that unbolts and is with the owner.

@ thank you very much. I am asking because I am dealing with this for restoring a Datsun. The car suffered crash damage both rear quarter panels and was poorly repared at the time. In the opinion of the workshop where the car is today, repairing it in properly can cost a lot more more than the value of the restored car. So, they are suggesting me to purchase a better body and to transfer the cowl with my VIN number into the “newer” body. Back in the 80s in Mexico, datsuns only have the VIN at the cowl and at the engine, so no need to transfer plates or dash numbers. It sounds like a good idea and seems similar to give the VIN number when removing it, but I am wondering if such a cowl transfer can be legal or if the workshop is avoiding to deal with the right process. Actually, I don't care to much about the expenses as is an special car for me, but I am also looking to keep OEM finishing as most as possible. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find many professionals like you in Mexico. So, I look forward for your opinion. Thank you!

@@davisr20mol91 Where I am at a VIN swap is illegal. I am not trying to put any shop on the line but personally something I would not do in my shop here to risk the problems down the road with the law.

Thanks, I am a fan of epoxy on metal over straight filler personally I feel there is no disadvantage to epoxy direct to metal minus cost. It really helps with corrosion.

Try the link below in the comment section there are the measurements on the Nova that i have used www.stevesnovasite.com/threads/truing-body-alignment.679864/

There is really no way to return it. 1 it was bought years ago when the market was all in the parts shortage with all the Covid stuff. 2.By the time i could know how off it was the frame rails were already welded in. Once you touch these parts and accept the shipment without damage you keep it no matter what with these parts. Just part of the industry and the gamble you take when ordering stuff like this.

You're welcome, I will say I have used a whole fender to fix an original also in the past with it being really far off.

I would think it is best to try and allow universal swaps with factory settings if possible in case the occasion arises in the future to change a fender or hood. You are truly an expert Rick. I’ll probably pick your brain in the spring when I try to line up my panels in the spring since I no longer have temperature to spray things. Hope you were not affected by the hurricane.

Thank you very much, thats really nice to say.

Great to hear I will keep trying to put more out, thanks for watching!

Thank you very much!

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

Thank you very much.

I agree, I have heard others say similar stuff about other panels, I am glad to pass the message along because I hate seeing people waste money and time when not needed.

YES 100% I couldn't agree more, every time I hear someone else worked on something and just need to fine tune it usually turns out like this. Also very cool about the conversion one day there are a few cars I would like to convert from 2-4 door. You are also so right even this video is guilty of not showing the amount of fine tuning, disassembly and reassembly of the front end of this car. I just can't keep everyone engaged that long amount of time watching the same stuff over and over again. Good luck on the Nova build.

That is a valid point. I have had some structural stuff work on on this car and obviously some not so much.

Thank you very much!

That is what the goal is.

Yes somedays you take two steps backward for one step forward. I agree not a lot of care was put into these cars when they left the assembly line. Hopefully now the car will be a lot better build and quality.

Thank you very much, thats awesome to hear.

Thank you!

You are welcome, thank you very much for watching. Always great to hear you're able to take some stuff away from it.

They probably sold housands with no complaints so they are good with them. I'm with you though, this is free to watch, they should be watching these videos for better customer service at least.

GM just sold their old molds to Asia, I'm sure they were worn and probably didn't hold much value to them anymore

I would love to work with some of these big time companies through feedback or other ways of making things better for everyone.

That is a very valid point, if I was not building this car from start to finish on this channel, I would have fixed it, moved on and been another win for their part.

Who know maybe the older molds would be the start of new ones, I am excited for the future of the aftermarket sheet metal industry. I would think we can only go up from here

You are welcome, thank you very much for tuning in and following along.

Not wearing the mask was just for the video and being able to communicate what I am doing.

Yes this car came out of a junk yard. Its nothing special, but the owner shares the same idea as me if you want to build one the right way find the cheapest one you can, Then plan for the worse . When you find more stuff that the car needs at least you expected it vs spending 10X on what you think is a solid car then its needing almost the same amount of sheet metal.

Thank you very much and I will keep it up.

Thank you very much, feel free to get in touch with me always love working on a Nova.

Great to hear thanks a lot for watching and good luck on your hinge replacement.