Car Restoration Tips Patch Panel or Full Body Panel Replacement? V8 Speed & Resto Shop

[@V8TV]

You can reach the V8 Speed & Resto Shop at www.v8speedshop.com/contact or 314.783.8325 for more info.

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

if you can get panels for the car your working on.....most my cars i have to either find "good" original panels or hand form the pieces i need which can take 2 or 3 pieces to fix the issue....but butt welding is the best way to weld in panels if your not doing a full panel.....ive even had to plug welded panels in at the back of the front fenders or where the quarter/rocker panel wraps in to the edge of the door jam.....it can be a pain in the butt depending what and where needs to be relplaced....but i dont have the money to send mine to some one else to do it for me and im more a do it myself guy any way......more pride in the build doin it yourself over writing a check for someone else doin it for you in my opinion....

[@DjwestbankpopaNOLA]

Any rear quaters for 72 buick lesabre?

[@gplipp6489]

Keeping options open for the clientele. Nice.

[@coolhanddetailing5522]

High quality repair. 👌

[@V8TV]

Thanks 👍

[@ST-cy6we]

Great video!

[@ElectricToast2099]

Great video. I love the channel and your content.

[@petemedina8446]

Cool information Kevin

[@andrewashington6462]

Thanks ..always helpful!

[@algutierrez7728]

Another great video! Thank you Kevin.

[@edstransitscott9186]

Fantastic, good to know

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Kevin - great post & content! Too back this service wasn’t around when I needed to replace front fender tips on my BMiniW Isetta...

[@zoiksandmorezoiks2719]

When you have full new (after market panels) it it best to remove the full old (original panel) and replace with the full new one or use the new panel as a donor to patch in sections keeping as much of the original panel as possible? Answer to that would be really handy for a project im looking at. Thanks! 🤩

[@V8TV]

That's a great question, and the answer requires some consideration of the ultimate goal of the vehicle, it's condition, and the abilities of the installer. If you are going for 100% correct in appearance, than a New Old Stock (Original) or "take-off" full panel is the best bet. These are original equipment and look and fit the same way. If the installer has the skills, and only a small part of the panel is damaged / rusty, then a section can be used and installed. Aftermarket panels are great for making patches, again, if the installer has the skills to measure, cut, and weld without warping or damaging the original. However, it's often faster to completely remove the original panel and replace it with an entirely new one, provided the dimensions and contours are accurate. So each situation is a bit different, it's up to your abilities and needs. We hope this helps!

[@zoiksandmorezoiks2719]

@@V8TV great advice that is indeed helpful thanks

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Dang, that's a nice spot welding machine!

[@tonygoulart3693]

NICE JOB!

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Very interesting video.

[@ChutneyInc.]

I'm trying to figure out if I replace the rear driver quarter panel, what happens with my Vin number and other stickers?

[@HastyRhombus760]

When using a patch panel, in your experience, which company makes the best fitting panels? Please don't say "they all have their strong points" or something like that. Which patch panels do you use for say a 2nd gen Firebird? Thank you for your time.

[@heitorbernardes7977]

If it comes to be a structural stamping that is rotted, the best approach is to replace the entire panel?

[@V8TV]

Usually.

[@bigredc222]

interesting thanks

[@mickeymighty1866]

My pops be working on his 65 impala ss he needs his full body rear Panel done lol