1971 Plymouth Cuda Restoration - Episode 14 - Quarter Panel Install

Hello and welcome to my channel! I want to introduce my 1971 Plymouth Barracuda project car. This car requires a complete restoration and I will do my best to document the process in what will be a long series of videos.
In this episode I install the AMD rear quarters, inner and outer wheelhouses, tail panel, trunk latch support, hinges, & more!
Full leading DIY video here: • How to Lead Quarter Pa...
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[@donsmith6045]

That boy will cherish that car all his life. He has sweat equity in it now! By watching you two work, makes me miss my dad. From an early age, dad let me get in his way more than helping him. Because of dad letting in on fixing all our old cars. I become a career mechanic. I worked in the business for 48 years.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Very cool! I think he’s got the bug! He loves wrenching! I’m a lucky dad!

[@sgtyork9330]

Gee, I wish my 71 was that far along. I got the floors and firewall removed. But my uncle passed away and we all had to help his daughters deal with his massive collection of cars, machinery and tractors etc. It's been several years but this summer I plan to get back on it. Dropping a real deal 426 Hemi into mine.

[@georgehaldas5153]

Your workmanship looks great but if I can make two comments. I don't know if you prepped the panels prior to por15. Por15 does not stick well long term to smooth panels and roughing it up with 36 grit and metal ready prep would have assured you of bonding. Also when I have done this job I prime and paint the inside of the panel first before weldable primer and undercoating it. I go through a gallon of paint just doing trunk, inner fenders, back of fenders, places you won't have access to later. It just gives another layer of protection in my mind. I do tape the welds like you do to assure a tight fit. Also as another poster said, placing the windows in is much easier prior to quarter install on e-bodies. It can be done though that way. I hope this helps.

[@randyhoepker5528]

Nice you’re turning your son into a future body man! He will be awesome by the time he is 16 (body man I mean). Why not cut the POR15 with reducer and just spray it on with a hvlp gun? It would be quicker and you wouldn’t have the brush strokes. I always spray on Eastwood’s rust encapsulator and seldom brush it on. I just think it’s easier and you get a better finish. The car looks great. Nice work. ❤

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Totally could! The por15 self levels & lays out pretty good. Unless you are brushing well into it drying, you shouldn’t see any brush strokes

[@DaPenceman]

I would have installed the quarter windows before the quarter while you had all that access, or atleast the quarter window mechanisms

[@joebacarella2829]

The smile on T- Bones face said it all, spraying the lizard skin. I know you still have some tweeking to do, but the curve down line at the top of the quarter and the sharp body line down the side, the top of the panel fitment door to quarter already looks damn good, what was that a couple hundred holes you welded a half inch at a time.. There were people at the factory, who leaded these seams, as thier daily job for 20 years or so, and I don`t think thier seams looked much better than yours, very impressed with this video man, that is a thick healthy bead of lead that will probably last 60 years out of the elements. Very well done, my friend, you got yourself a Cuda, staying tuned in from S. E. Michigan.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! She’s really coming together!

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Sorry about the *shiner*, but you know what they say? Ain't nothin' worthwhile without a little Blood, Sweat and Tears...lookin' good! The Car that is, not the shiner...

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😂 thanks brother 🤘

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

Leading is always worth it at the roof. Paid a guy to blast and lead my A&B pillars on the Bronco 20 years back. Not a bubble and it's seen every Winter since. Glad your eye isn't worse. You got lucky my friend. Yeah the body materials come inside to the basement each November here and get stored upside down on shelves NOT the concrete floor. I was in Rotten Ronnie's 30 odd years ago and they were renovating. Apprentice brings in two 5 gallon pails of contact cement(Winter time). Contractor prys lids off and they've got solid rubber in the pails. Heard some new words that morning. Your CUDA looks super straight. Should look like a million bucks after bodywork. Looking forward to all the chassis strengthening stuff, but be careful haste makes.....black eyes. Malcolm Ottawa Valley

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@davidgrange5012]

Incredible skill, knowledge, content and expertise! You make it look so effortless! Thanks for sharing

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@terrybaptist795]

Leads fumes are really very bad for your health. Please wear the proper respirator and other safety equipment to protect your self from this?

[@heavensmopars]

He did. He even mentioned which one and showed it…

[@terrybaptist795]

@@heavensmopars OK. At least he,s a smart cookie.😆

[@bov634]

Nothing says good time like crawling into a trunk, then performing a pose that would make yoga look like child's play while getting burned consistently by welding sparks.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure tested my flexibility!

[@tracycolorado]

Need to change tbones name to Ham

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

Those mountains in the background look like the Busch beer can ones....

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

They never get old!

[@terrybaptist795]

I know you are busy rebuilding the code. But please dont forget about the charger?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

She’ll get some love later this summer!

[@michaelsidhu4079]

Is there any particular reason why you're using a step bit to drill holes instead of a "regular" drill bit?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Makes cleaner holes & they last a lot longer than normal drill bits

[@kennethtibbitts414]

EXCELLENT JOB T-BONE WITH SPRAY GUN YOU ARE GOING TO LOOK SO COOL DRIVING THAT CUDA

[@randallriggs2159]

If you are putting a lot of power to it,you might want to tie the frame together and add a roll bar. Looking good.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

You’re going to like the next video 🤩

[@heavensmopars]

Which tool did you use to grind down the spot welds in the trunk gutters and inside those corners?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

40 grit flap disc did the trick!

[@garageforcerestos]

stage 2 you mean? you widening the new wells you just installed?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes!

[@MikhailScottKy]

So what is hiding under the cover on the trailer??????

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Ranger VX1888. My fishing boat! Love it!

[@briankinnard654]

Start Them out young. Keep the hobby alive.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@chiefwraps7711]

YES! I'm going to use Lizard Skin also. You're the only one I've seen use it. I came across it about 6 years ago. I'm excited to see how you like it and the application.

[@garageforcerestos]

great call on the doors seals, bit me in the ass on my first build

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I think we both learned from experience! 😂

[@jscheu71]

T-bone's going to trade it for a Mustang. Lol.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Never!!!

[@damianbrennan2258]

What would u do without new panels if u had to had make them

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Probably build a different car 😂

[@chiefwraps7711]

Before you punch holes on the panel flanges are you marking their location first based on the factory spot weld locations, or are you just spacing them out at regular intervals?

[@reavisstockard2994]

Great video and awesome work ! Respect !

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 😎🤘

[@clammy21]

Do you realize that the challenger is to your son what the cuda is to you? For his generation you should restore the challenger. Just the thoughts of an old man looking back on life. love your content, your really kicking ass!

[@ellisbartlett2942]

Amazing my friend, just amazing

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching!

[@delorean-mm6sk]

ivy green with a shaker and dog dishes??

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That would look good!

[@tomswindler64]

😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@user-427.commodore]

How to build a car from metal..

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Pretty much! 😎🤘

[@HalJalikakik]

I used Lizard Skin (both sound deadener and the heat shield) on my 74 Challenger restoration and I think you’ll be happy. Good stuff 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s great stuff!!

[@jasonseal2692]

Not really a mopar fan but your attention to detail is great. I want to know how long you’ve been a student of “Zen” yoga. I believe I just witnessed an awesome example of the “Cramped Cricket” position while you were in that trunk. Keep up the good work.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Better than the downward dog I guess! 😎🤘

[@PhillipFortney-p5h]

It's a barracuda not a real 'cuda.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s actually a Char-uda with a challenger drivetrain. 🤭

[@splender88]

Great work this car will be better than it was new and will be around for a long long time.

[@donaldcaissie]

Nice looks great!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@DScaglione.]

Helluva job Sir! She’s coming along beautifully. God Bless 😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother!

[@delorean-mm6sk]

nice job but what do you do about all the lead dust that is now on your garage floor?

[@adamf116]

I've watched all your vids ,looks amazing, good work 👏 your boy is gonna be a lucky fella when he can enjoy it.🇬🇧

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure is! Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@scotttracey3748]

Awesome job 👍Comming along alot faster than the charger going to be an eye catcher when finished, Are you going to add a Hemi strip just for looks or straight solid color just a thought.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I really like the AAR stripes! Might be the direction I go with it

[@davidvincent2051]

Congratulations mate! That's a big achievement reached. On to the fun stuff now.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Yep, won't be long before we're all watching T-Bone's restoration channel! That's memories being made right there!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

He’s already asked when he can start his channel! 😂🤘

[@dennisostler9613]

Awesome work! From wreck becoming a premier car…your attention to detail and patience is impressive. Thanks for sharing! Hey T Bone great work buddy 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 😎🤘

[@shawn8949]

Looking good .buddy

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@robertmungo5428]

Love the lead work! Most don't try to do it anymore!

[@garageforcerestos]

nice job man

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@michaelbrown3277]

Looking good!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks! 😎🤘

[@bigdaddy9864]

i wish more father &son's would keep this hobby going .Great job guy's !

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! I’m a lucky dad! They love putting in hours with me out there!

[@derek4073]

Very nice, leading the quarters in took me back to my auto body school days when my teacher taught us how to lead in panels just like you just did thanks, to me it always looked like a car even when it needed panels, again great job.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 😎🤘

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

👍🏻💯🇦🇺⛽️

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@mightymikethebear]

Your Barracuda will be a car again soon. Will it be a roller in the next couple weeks?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure will! Next week I’m thinking!

[@nobbynose4254]

cool

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching!

[@cuda70gt7]

Why are you using zinc based weld thru primer and not copper based? Why did you spary under coat before welding?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Zinc based is 1/2 price from copper on Amazon. Haven’t noticed any difference in the final product. Undercoating was put on the inside of the panels that won’t be accessible after they are welded on.

[@cuda70gt7]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 i mentioned it cause zinc vaporizes at 905 deg were copper vap at 2500 deg. Which means copper can liquify when welding then re- solidify were zinc will vaporize and be gone. Results appear the same but long term is copper will remain. Zinc will not....copper is worth the extra money.

[@cuda70gt7]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 i have one more question for you. I am working on my 1970 cuda same f4 green as yours. The rear wheel tubs, are they spot welded? Or spot welded and crimped the way they did the tubs on your charger? I want to replace my outer tubs only as my inner are nice and i don't want to ruin them. Thx

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes, they are spot welded to the rockers, quarter panel, inner wheelhouse and the trunk drop.

[@cuda70gt7]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 oh im speaking of the top rib flange the holds the 2 halfs of the wheel tubs togther. The factory welded and crimped the tubs togther. Are the E body spot welded only? No crimping? Which means i only need to drill out the spot welds and the outer half should pop off.?

[@garryhatchett775]

Very nice! I know it’s not easy but you make it look so easy. It’s going to be an awesome car.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Just takes a little time & patience!

[@chiefwraps7711]

I bought the US car tool kit also. I chose the mini tub option. Watching you install it will be invaluable for when I do mine, can't wait to see it.

[@ckane510]

The work you do is sooooo good! Love the videos of this Cuda! This is going be one super Mopar!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@redwinstead7873]

I love it ❤❤❤

[@stevengullison410]

Looking great,

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome job man the car is looking amazing

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Looks great buddy dailing it in and she going to look great can’t wait to see her done and the Charger together

[@bernierezny8156]

At the same time do you do the rocker seams

[@joebacarella2829]

Agree, I see a lot of restos and you always see the seam sealer crack at the rocker joints.

[@JazzStrat781]

You always do an awesome job 👍 keep up the great work, best to you and yours

[@scottkovacs7634]

It's going to be a pretty CUDA

[@tonywinton7949]

Awesome job

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@robertbusin9983]

Very well done 👏 work

[@pierandreafrancini48]

Un vero Artista del FERRO👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bobdickman5528]

The car looks awesome. All except that 318 hood. That has to go.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Soon to be shaker! 😎🤘