Time To Cut Up And Weld This Mustang Hood!

[@randomstuff3201]

I saw the guys at Old Anvil do the same thing with the cleco tabs but they used stepping pliers on the tabs so one panel had a place to sit, and the 2 panels butted up flush. Once tacked sufficiently, flip it over, cut off the tabs, and proceed welding. Same idea, slightly different way of doing it.

[@joewolf4483]

Kyle at Carter Auto Restyling turned me on to you and I'm glad he did ... impressive work ... just added my subscription ...

[@goodsagoodman-rq9nw]

Really enjoy all your videos Mike The wet colour of the chem dye is killer😂

[@motoweenies4431]

look forward to the follow up video of hours of planishing, slapping and shrinking, that's where I get stuck in a circular hell

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

Man, seeing that 67 in your metal shaping thumbnail is why I clicked. I am a huge Ford fan of that era. Even though the quarter panel you were shaping wasn't for that, I learned a ton. Your content is so very ideal for me, I love metal working, and Edutainment, and oh man your collection is just so amazing! Can't wait to get into more past uploads, I want to learn more about that Daytona for sure, and everything you have here! I was also pleased to know you are a fellow Buckeye. You live down river from me a bit so won't be able to stop by or anything, but just nice to know. This is an awesome idea you have here. I am torn about my love for the 70 429 and the early model stangs as to which are my favorite. To borrow a major design feature like that hood really brings the two together. Looking forward to the rest!

[@MillfieldWheels]

Amazing skill set! It's a pleasure to spend the time watching you at work.

[@mysteriousstranger239]

Great tip leaving the cleco tabs 👍👍

[@cornfieldcustoms]

I figured it could be helpful to mention

[@ulfjonsson9400]

Always a pleasure to see someone who knows his craft. Thanks for the tip about sawing at a 45 degree angle, not something you think of yourself but so obvious when you explained why. Best regards from Sweden.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching. i was glad i remembered to mention the saw angle. i usually forget little tips like that

[@bobbobson8272]

This is why you are the master.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

far from a master but thanks, and i appreciate you watching

[@sharkskinboy]

Wow you do really nice work. I found you through the Make it Custom channel, definitely subscribing!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks, thanks for watching and subscribing

[@georgehill6569]

Beautiful work

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@erty7012]

It definitely matters where to make the sectioning cuts along with the smooth edges and welding technique to avoid warpage. Nice metal work.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching, location of the seam is not all that important. proper fit up, tight seam and welding is key.

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Very nice. With us resto'ing a '70 right now, it's very cool to see these two merge together in this way. Never would have pictured it, but I like it. Thanka for sharing!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching

[@erictressel5957]

I like to use 023 or 27 out of the mig gun for filler “rod”. I turn the gas off on hold the trigger for a minute and you’re ready to go. Makes it easier through the whole process of welding sheet metal.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

I dont like using mig wire due to being coiled. the .030 works great and available in tig rod

[@jackdanger918]

Badass! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching. Make sure to hit that subscribe button, the follow up video to this one drops tonight

[@rickrazillard3550]

A bunch of great tips in this video thanks!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@K1Racer.]

YEA getting back to cars !!!!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Its not always car work around the shop. Fabrication is fabrication and it always will translate to what ever project is being worked on

[@conceptalfa]

👍👍👍!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks

[@jandsmarineservicejimfromd4994]

Nice work man

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks

[@dentfixer5968]

👍👍

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for watching

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

16:49 Philosophical question: "dollied up" or "dollied down". 🤔

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice Video. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks for checking it out

[@timgroh299]

Also the dolly you are using, does it have a flat top or is it rounded and you like a stretch(?) with the welding

[@cornfieldcustoms]

The dollies i am using are full radius, not sure what you mean by “you like a stretch with the welding”

[@ArcticxBeaver]

With a flat panel like this, did the weld mostly sink downard? So to correct it, you'd have to be stretch the seam upward? I'm a little confused about warpage... does it cause the weld seam to sink or rise (or both)?

[@cornfieldcustoms]

It can do either or. Warping is caused by the weld contracting as it cools. Its not so much up or down that matters. Stretching out the contraction of the weld will allow everything to relax right back into a neutral state

[@patrickcox61]

Bad ass!

[@bensmetalshapingshop]

Nice video but you need to check out Grippers...to do this kind of welding...

[@cornfieldcustoms]

thanks Ben I have used your grippers but still like to do it this way, especially on large panels

[@bensmetalshapingshop]

@@cornfieldcustoms OK you have to do what works for you...have a great week..

[@gofastwclass]

Nice!

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks

[@georgehill6569]

Have you looked into laser welding

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Yes and have no interest in using it in the shop

[@ChasingPerfection]

What brand tin snips do you use? I fit my panels exactly lile like you do but use a cut of wheel on an angle grinder to make my cut. I'm very precise with my cut off wheel but it takes a few passes before I plunge through. The tin snips seem way quicker, less mess too but the cheap ones I have leave a can opener edge on the metal. Like a previous comment mentioned. Look forward to the slapping part of this hood. That's an area I'd like to improve on.

[@jesseherman2453]

Midwest Snips are the best I have ever used. A pair of red and green.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

I use midwest brand offset aviation snips

[@shanekelly3453]

Are the sides of the hood skin still flanged at this point?

[@cornfieldcustoms]

No they are not. I had to grind off the hem seam to remove the skins

[@Robert-cd2ht]

Fantastic! I see you are doing bonsai too. What are your thoughts regarding laser welding and cutting as the machines become more refined and somewhat affordable.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Yea i am pretty big into bonsai as well. As far as laser I like getting stuff laser cut that i cant plasma in house but not sure on the welding side of it

[@Robert-cd2ht]

@@cornfieldcustoms You need to watch some of the laser welding videos on KZbin. I have some of the best colloidal minerals for plants animals and humans, many essential nutrients for any issue perhaps we should discuss some time.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

@@Robert-cd2ht i have seen a bunch of videos on the laser welding just not sold on it in the use of them for automotive

[@metalillness5951]

@@cornfieldcustoms I hear what you're saying. If fit up of a butt weld was "perfect", and remained that way as you welded, then a laser welder with a cold wire feeder would be tough to beat. But custom work isn't in a perfect world and the ability to asses and adapt on the fly tig welding is still a great way to go.

[@timgroh299]

What was the vixen file used?

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Filing the edges after trimming with snips

[@joshfazenbaker5691]

Hi youtube, here's a comment for the algorithm.

[@cornfieldcustoms]

Thanks