'A' Post Repairs - Golf Episode 14 - 1983 Volkswagen Mk1 Golf GTI Restoration Rebuild

[@stacycarter8641]

For someone who has no prior experience in welding or body work you are doing a bang up job. Keep the video’s coming.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@allanmethven9238]

I am a coded welder ..And I’ve found the best teacher in the world is experience ..Keep going and learn as you go your doing well ..ATB 👍👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Alan, Mean's a lot coming from someone with such experience! I have so much to learn and prefect but think I am getting somewhere. Glad you are enjoying it.

[@BenGray]

Hi Dan, cheers for making these! Watching you learn is helping me build up the courage to take the angle grinder to my golf to get it back in the road!

[@rice8041]

Top notch attention to detail as always Dan!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment bud!

[@davidjames89]

Ha ha, the pigeon is watching over you! Great work Dan, really enjoying watching the series.

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 I need to call pest control. Thank you so much for watching and for the comment David, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@paublo64555]

Half way through and wondering how long that pigeon has been present lol.

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 I am amazed no one spotted it a few video's back to be honest! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Paul.

[@Tashmann]

I had to go back and check lol.

[@carusogtt]

You're a steel artist Dan, better than new!!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment bud! It is certainly better than rust holes!

[@JonBurr1]

That door post looks excellent, what a good job. Well done

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jon, Glad you are enjoying it! Didn't turn out too bad did it!

[@jayacourt8282]

Great stuff again Dan, amazing how comfortable you’ve got with tackling challenging multi-patches and repair sections in such a short space of time. You’re making a total restoration look like light work already buddy 👌🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jay, Glad you are enjoying it! The best way of learning is to jump in the deep end!

[@markcooper1953]

Well done Dan, the inner wing is looking very professional...

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Mark, It's certainly getting there now!

[@bealzibub4002]

If you buy some engineers blue or steel blue to put on your patches they are much easier to mark up 👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud, Why didn't I think of that 🤦‍♂️ Will get some on order!

[@alexjones8296]

You’ve done a really impressive job with this repair, Dan. Looks really factory and very strong. Loving the progress; keep it going, bud👊

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Alex. Glad you are enjoying the video's. It didn't turn out too bad did it!

[@charlesmott8863]

Just a small suggestion, a piece of metal or wood underneath the piece you have clamped in the vice, will stop, or at least help it to keep dropping when you are hammering downwards on the piece. Fantastic work.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for the comment and for watching Charles. Yeah that would make sense!!!!

[@admanlincolnal]

Looking awesome Dan, every bit is getting better and better.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Getting somewhere bro! Getting a lot more confidence now!

[@alextegg3838]

Great job again! It’s coming along really well - I’m still surprised at how quickly you’re moving along.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Alex, Glad you are enjoying it! I want to get the bodywork done as soon as possible to try and get it back on the road for next summer.

[@alextegg3838]

@@DanChambersDAC That will be the best bit! You’ll be able to look at the car and know it was all you that brought it back to life.

[@andyjrichie6709]

Most enjoyable Dan , you are doing a great job and explaining as you go along , welds you can't see , don't really matter. Great video

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jakey, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@foolsparade]

Nice work Dan

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for the comment and for watching John

[@Tashmann]

Great vid Dan, every repair looks spot on once its all finished and primed. Keep up the brill content.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Rob. They are getting there. Glad you are enjoying them.

[@boatnut64]

First time viewer. Like what I saw. You should have a look at Fitzees Fabrications. He has great and easy tips and ways for new fabricators. I've learned alot from his videos. Simple ways, with simple tools. By the way, I have a 92 Cabriolet, and am restoring a 72 Chevy Nova. Keep up the Great Work, and I look forward to more content on the "Dub"... 👍👍👍

[@simonc858]

Skills! Fabulous I wish I could do as much to my cars, I also have never noticed the pigeon before!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Simon, Glad you are enjoying it. The pigeon has been in a few episodes now! Amazed no one has spotted it!

[@T8RTU]

Steady work Dan. Great to see the progress.... and the pigeon ✅👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Andrew.

[@leestevenson3821]

Another cracking piece of amateur fab Dan.... every upload you seem to be getting more comfortable. Keep up the great content. It’s gonna be a hell of a GTI when finished👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Lee. I feel I am getting much more confident now. Really enjoying it.

[@jasonhobbs5611]

Your doing great Dan, you've got me wanting to buy a little something to work on. Thanks for the content mate👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Jason, Glad you are enjoying it! Go for it. Can't beat a project!

[@timbird5494]

Your doing a fantastic job keep up the good work Dan

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Tim, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@gazzabowers1184]

Get yourself a piece of metal same thickness as your using and run a couple of beads of weld on it with just changing your wire speed you should find that will help you on Penetration I'm sure. Awesome job bud you have taken on a lot.. Stay safe.. Gazza

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Gazza, I have been doing this and think I have found an even better setting now! Glad you are enjoying watching bud.

[@yodadg7]

Enjoying the content, may I suggest you ask Sealey tools for a plasma cutter and an electric spot welder

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment David, Glad you are enjoying it! I should ask, May be a little bit of a stretch though dude to the value.

[@vendelocsko1856]

Thank you for the quality content! It is one of the best channels.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Vendel, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@_tikinick_]

Looking great Dan been subscribed for ages but not got round to watching, just done 14 episodes straight lol, keep up the good work and wear some grinding gloves, you never forget your first grinding rash, still got the scar 20 years on 😁

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for subscribing bud! Wow, 14 eps in one go! I do love finding a new channel and having a binge though! I have some gloves, Try to wear them as much as I can but do get carried away without them.

[@davegillett4036]

Looking good!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment David.

[@A88A88]

A couple of top tips Dan 1. stop fingering the rusty holes your fingers will thanks you 2. make your repair panel before cutting anything

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Aaron, I enjoying fingering rusty holes though 🤣 Used your tip on making the panels before in tomorrow's video.

[@kjeldkrog4386]

you do well I am happy every time a new video comes out

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Kjeld, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@johndearn9457]

Impressive Dan, learning all the while

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment John. Learning every day!

[@robinfuller747]

Old tip for protecting the inside of the cill. Drill a small hope in the top. Fill with used engine oil. Leave for a few days. Drain off from power drain hole. Fills last longer .does work.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Robin. Good tip that is. Will keep it in mind for when it is ready for it.

[@imapadlock]

Its coming out great. I would think about the inside of that A pillar as it looks to be bare metal and unprotected. Maybe could have applied some protection. I think you can get stuff you can spray into the cavities that will do the same job 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment bud. The inside of the pillar on the car is painted and has some wax covering too. The part I have fitted is primed and I will be doing cavity wax once the car is painted.

[@bigeein]

Starting to get more technical with the fabrication work. Your doing great 👍🏻. I would be inclined to seam weld the bigger stress bearing areas. 😉👍🏻

[@bigeein]

Weld yourself a stand for your metal bending tool. 💪🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud, Starting to get a bit of confidence to tackle difficult area's. I didn't go for Seam as I didn't want to put too much heat into the panels. Maybe I should be seam welding though.

[@DanChambersDAC]

I do need to as getting it out the vice is a pain!

[@danielrickell7590]

Great job as always man! Looks like you’re really enjoying it now 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Daniel, Glad you are enjoying it. I am enjoying doing the work a lot!

[@mww558]

Great progress...keep going Dan👍🏻💪🏼🇩🇪

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Matthew, Glad you are enjoying it.

[@eddievenman5427]

Keep it up Dan ...doing a great job

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Eddie, Glad you are enjoying it.

[@Maxdoesfootball27]

Cracking job Dan, well done mate :)

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Christopher, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@DKaraffa]

Very well done friend, cheers 🍻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment David, Glad you are enjoying it!

[@robbierobertson7607]

Haha nice love the pigeon watching you work 😄

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Robbie, That's the bugger that does all the bad welding. Need to call pest control really 🤣

[@Foster_85]

Cracking job again mate keep up the good work and gaining experience 👍🏽

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Peter, Glad you are enjoying it. Loving learning it all!

[@kylestumpo7372]

Looks great!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Kyle.

[@dazlee]

Another great episode.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Darren, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@125sm3]

It's all a learning curve. The results are looking awsome dude. What's with the Pigeon 😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Indeed it is and I am loving it! The pigeon is the one who does the bad welding 🤣

[@johnlad1481]

Awesome job as always 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment John.

[@Kai77884]

Hello a great video and a perfect work very cool 😎 from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much Bud!

[@gunnmoto]

Big steps forward mate 👏🏼👏🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers Brother ❤️

[@333111444333111444]

You should always clean up your welds visible or not so you can make sure that they are solid and not comprise of contamination

[@barryford7135]

Dan, you need to get a chippie to make you a decent bench? 😉😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Do you know one?! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Barry.

[@martinfield1484]

Good progress well done try with different settings on the welder and try a longer run

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Martin, Glad you are enjoying it! I have been playing today and think I have found an even better setting now.

[@Trucker_Yann]

The pigeon made me laugh 😂

[@workshopprojects2643]

Dan that pidgion was brilliant needs to pop up more 🤣🤣let's call him dave.... dave the pidgion

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 That's my excuse for shit welds!!! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bud. Dave and I are very appreciative!

[@workshopprojects2643]

@@DanChambersDAC everyone's welding started as pidgion shit. But dave has got the runs 🤣🤣

[@deanaston4538]

Nice timing

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Dean.

[@bogdanrusu2179]

nice job!!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Bogdan.

[@bogdanrusu2179]

I also have an mk1, and I like your videos because you explain everything you do, how and why. I also try to fight with the rust in my free time. the problem is that I can't find some body panels in my country (România)

[@DanChambersDAC]

@@bogdanrusu2179 Sorry for the slow reply, I think Heritage Parts Centre should be able to send to you?

[@pugcamper3657]

Hi Dan great job mate, are you using the mighty mig 150, what power settings, wire speed and thickness are you using also what gas mixture, cheers 🍻 Alan

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Alan, Glad you are enjoying it! Yes I am using the Mighty MIG 150, I am using Max 2 wire speed 6. Seem's to be working pretty well. To fill holes in or the edges of panels I drop it to Max 1. Gas is Argon at the moment but got some 90% Argon 10% Co2 on order.

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Thx for the video 🚗👍😊

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Kjeld.

[@markdammes1947]

This is titled episode 13, it should be 14 😃

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤦‍♂️ My bad. Changed! Cheers for watching.

[@mcjjordan]

Think you need to do something with that workbench

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Embarrassing isn't it! I made it out of scrap wood I found on the farm and a handful of screws I had left in my toolbox. Really need to get some more screws 🤦‍♂️

[@martinnicholls1871]

Surely, the Pidgeon should be called "spot " after the welds lol

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Great shout!

[@markbingham330]

Whaaaatt is up, Dan! Great videos, mate, but I don't think theres a need to go into great detail when explaining what you're about to do. Tell your viewers what your going do do, then crack on and do it. I don't think you have any blind viewers. 🤙🤙

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Mark. Just doing what I feel is right when filming it. Alway's helps to explain too.

[@markbingham330]

@@DanChambersDAC Hello, Dan. Thanks for the reply, mate. My comment was purely an observation and was by no means to criticise yourself and how you do your piece to camera. Being Ex-Military, we're taught to just keep it simple when teaching/instructing. As you said, it's the way you feel comfortable explaining what your doing when taking to the camera. Keep up the good work, mate. Can't wait to see the transformation. 👍

[@MatthewBrownUK]

Watch that pigeon he's getting too friendly!

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Really need to call pest control! Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Matthew.

[@333111444333111444]

And always clean the epoxy primer back away from your weld surface at least 6mm so it doesn't contaminate your welds

[@alexdelgado4189]

does anyone know if these cars have abestos in the paint? I want to sand mine but I’m scared

[@DanChambersDAC]

Sorry Alex, I am not sure to be honest. Maybe ask on the Mk1 Forum on Facebook?

[@muhammedtamjid5180]

Where did you learn to do all this mechanic work? Did you take a mechanic course or building course?

[@paublo64555]

research and passion dude

[@dazlee]

He was a mechanic apprentice if I’m not mistaken. He mentioned in a old video.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Muhammed, So I did a 2 year Mechanics course when I left school. Mainly servicing cars and fitting suspension etc. Other than that which I left around 15 years ago I have just played with cars.

[@muhammedtamjid5180]

If you don’t mind me asking where did you do your course? Because I want to do a course too but can’t find a good one

[@stephenbrook9085]

That pigeon 😅

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂

[@martinht5315]

Extra pigeon s**t in the workshop 😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Martin.

[@martinht5315]

You're welcome Dan. Just so you know I was referring to the plastic pigeon 😅

[@jamescormack8883]

Funny as, when I sore the pigeon

[@jamescormack8883]

Ffs learn to weld better before putting all those patches in

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for the positive comment. Have an amazing day.

[@robweatherhead9135]

PIGEON!

[@DanChambersDAC]

🤣 Thank you so much for watching and for the comment Rob.

[@robweatherhead9135]

@@DanChambersDAC looking forward to some pigeon-related merch.

[@pepepepe8053]

O k está bien

[@geraldmcmahon7361]

👏🤝👍👊✌️👋🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for the comment and for watching bud!

[@Elitevolkswagens]

You’ve done a tidy job there mate! 👌🏽😎 keep smashing it!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers Bro. Getting there!