1970-81 Camaro Door Skin Removal how to DIY

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks for stopping by. A little more ratchet jawing in this one, but I wanted to give you as much info as possible to help you on your project if your attempting to remove your door skin. I forgot to mention, before removing the door, verify the hinges are ok. There is a two part video series on the channel about rebuilding second gen camaro hinges. Also take a sharpie and mark your spot welds on the hem flange. Again, thanks for stopping by and checking out the progress and supporting the channel! Russ

[@chrisfort7340]

Thank you Sir! Nice! You made it look easy and straight forward. I need to reskin the doors on my 66 Bronco and this was very helpful. Time to find the install video next.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Chris, thanks for the kind words. That's where I am at the present moment. I have the shell prepped, just need to install the skim

[@johncollins6023]

I'm working on a 76 Camaro. You are my go to for my head scratching moments!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks John, I appreciate the kind words. There are alot of head scratching moments when working on these second gens.

[@williamnelsen3731]

Thanks man, Big help with my 2nd gen firebird!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Glad to hear the video helped!

[@rayladd856]

ok thats got to be the best video yet, very funny

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Ray.

[@RestoCar]

Loved the intro Russ! Great explanation of removing the door skin. Looks like the door shell should clean up nicely.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Dan. I think it will, I hope so anyway.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Great video Russ. I really enjoyed it

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks SprayWay. I had a little fun in this one. lol.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Awesome intro, you beat me to it. Very informative video as always. Definitely gives me some insight when I go to tackle mine on my C-10.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Bart. I really appreciate all your help. It means alot to me.

[@BustedClassicGarage]

@@DoubleRRestorations No problem man! Its nice to be able to talk to someone that understands the Roller Coaster that is KZbin! LOL

[@DoubleRRestorations]

It sure is.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Lol talking to yourself is healthy! 👍😂 Looking forward to seeing the new skin put on. Great job as usual Russ!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Niamh. I do it alot, but just figured I was crazy lol! I'm also looking forward to installing the skin. We are getting close.

[@rogerstilwell7767]

Great video Russ. Good info. Loved the "Helper" part. Keep up the great work. Such Detail.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Roger. That intro was alot of work, but fun to make.

[@wileygailey9553]

Hi Russ. Good job and slow grinding does help save the structure. See you next video.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Wiley. Yes, definitely don't want to go to far with the grinding.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Wiley, I'm working on another mirror video. Is it ok to share you comment about the dealer installed passenger mirrors during my next vid? Thanks, Russ

[@wileygailey9553]

Hi Russ. That will be OK. I read that in one of my resource books. If I can come across it, I will let you know the name of book.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

@@wileygailey9553 Thanks Wiley. I got another mirror that came in a kit. Working on a vid for it now.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Another great reference video Russell... Love the details!!!! Mike

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Mike. I added some humor to this one, but hopes it helps when it comes to removing door skins.

[@marktoomeyz28]

Looking forward to installation video. I’ve watched several installs but everyone seems to do things differently. Looking forward to seeing how you approach this process.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Mark. It does seem that there are several ways to install them and with several different types of tools. I have a couple of methods that I want to try on a practice piece first and see what works for me. Looking forward to getting these done.

[@perrywe1]

Very nice Russ. Great instruction!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Wes!

[@559043]

thank you Russ for doing these vids, always like watching them.. it seems the restoration is all downhill after the doors are completed. of course it's not but ... (depending on owner) ... the order of wear n tear on a car seems to be 1 driver door, 2 passenger door, 3 trunk, 4 hood.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Batz. I sure hope its downhill after these doors, lol. I agree these drivers doors take a beating on a car.

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Man that intro was great! That door had more rust thank appeared at first glance.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Scott. It sure did.

[@indyme2]

Enjoyed the video, Russ. Great info. Trying to get caught up on the others, lol.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Indy, yea I'm behind on vids myself. Busy time of year!

[@jimfeaster4837]

Super video..

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Jim

[@nvrqwt]

I have a 1970 Camaro. I started a full off restoration. What can I do or what input can I give to show, alert, are reveal to the public of what to expect? I really appreciate your videos and I want to help set at ease the minds of future builders....thank you.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Tough to answer. Alot of different variables, such as, time, budget, skill sets, just to name a few. I have been thinking about doing a video on this topic. I would say, just be up front, honest, and show all the work you can. Everyone has different expectations and goals in restoration work. Great question and thanks for watching.

[@cw2lido]

That door wasn’t in that bad of shape! I’ve seen worse! Formerly from Minnesota, rust was just a way of life for most cars. Even think I had a 78 Caprice that was held together with rust. Great video!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks, It wasn't too bad, it did have a little more than I thought once I got into it, but thats normally how it goes. This one could have been fixed without a skin.

[@cw2lido]

Double R Restorations I’m exited to see the repair! What is normal for the door gaps?

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks, I think I'm going to go for 3/16 in bare metal. That will close up some with primer/paint.

[@agent0444]

Awesome video !

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@ElrodsGarage]

Looks good Russ. Keep up the good work!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Elrodeano

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Dang it Russ, your talking to yourself again! Great video. Hope all is well.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Yes, lol! Thanks Jon. Hope your doing good also.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Loved, the intro! That was funny.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Tom, decide to mix it up a little.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

@@DoubleRRestorations I talk way too much!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

@@GarageTimeAutoResto I find the info your sharing very informative and helps the viewer understand why your doing what your doing.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Dang Russ, you are going to have to talk to your help there...ha ha

[@DoubleRRestorations]

lol, Thanks Lloyd

[@timcarlton5704]

I was restoring a 72 camaro 20 yr ago, had the door skinned, best I done till then, hammer and dolly, no mud. Hung the door up,primed it, walked away, the door fell,. I was so pissed, ruin my skin, bent up the door frame. Pick up the door, walk outside. And through it about 15ft, a left it. Next day, started all over, new door, new skin. God I hated that camaro. Sad part, the kid didn’t understand what it cost to restore a car, pulled it crying from the shop( we didn’t charge him for the door, I paid 1/2) what fun days working, now I can’t work, bad neck, shoulder, neuropathy in the hands, and arm, bad feet, and back,... wreck my body working on cars, hard way to make it. So just a fun though, for the day,,,,,,,

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Tim, these doors have been alot of work. I'm getting ready to attempt the skins. I hear ya on the body, this is a hobby for me. I have had alot of trouble with mine lately from the years I have spent on telephone poles and being out in the weather. I'm 48 now, and have a ways to go before I can retire. Lately I have been trying to take better care of myself. We just don't think about these things when we were young. That's one reason when working in the garage I try to take as much safety precautions as I can. I see alot of guys on YT that wont wear a mask when sanding. Thanks for stopping by.

[@darrinsinger4231]

Russ I don't think that my '79 had that good of door shells on it in '87, you are one lucky man my friend... Clean up the frame and reskin them and keep pushing forward, make sure to put in a ceramic coating or lizard skin along with a sound deadener for the most effect. BTW the felts and rubber gaskets only lasted about 5 years depending on where you lived before they failed and again you got lucky

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Darrin. I put the Lizard Skin on the inside of the new door skins. I really like it. Nice product. I'm glad the shell is in good shape.

[@gonzo7188]

Hey Russ awesome like always. When you get a chance can you tell me what kind of wheel grinder you used. Who makes it?

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Gonzo. The grinder wheel that I'm using to grind the spot welds is made by Norton Medallion 89034. The one I used on the door skin is a 60 grit flap disc. Its a cheap one I picked up at Harbor Freight.

[@kcon88]

What brand of car door jack are you using? I haven't seen one quite like that one.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

This is a home made one. There are two build vids on it. I actually took a Auto Twirler Parts Tree and modified it.

[@juniorhead1406]

Great job as usual I loved the intro what's the chances of you having a rt mirror pedestal or a left door lower inner structure

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Junior. I don't have any lower left door pieces. It took me 2 different doors to repair the left one on my 72. I will have some complete mirrors for sale soon. Still in the process of restoring them.

[@dontbusttheplace8151]

Russ, I just took my Muncie M20 for a transmission service and had all the seals replaced. How come it will still barely leak out of the areas where the linkage connects to the transmission?

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Transmissions are the one thing that I haven't worked on. I sent my original th400 to a transmission shop. I haven't even looked at the the t10 for the 81. Wish I had the answer for you.

[@dkzgarage6480]

Great video Russ! Does your wife know you are using her patio furniture cushions like that??

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks DKz! She does not! lol

[@masonl8128]

Just a thought but couldn't you hang inner structure, get the skin edges rolled in so they won't interfere and put it up on the body, slide it to where you like, at the quarter and rocker, clamp her down the 3M glue her down. Again just a thought Boss, your doing good work.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks mason. Yes, that would work for installation. I have seen guys do this. I'm still thinking about glue vs welding. I think there are pros and cons to each method.

[@masonl8128]

Been in this for 20 plus, in a non-structure panel use the glue, maybe a few tacks in the corners but let that glue do it's job, I would rather take 10 welded panels off over one glued, plus I feel better knowing their is less raw metal left exposed verses a weld up, always places you cannot get paint,primer or anything over what you've ground for weld and can no longer access once installed. I see VA. apparel, I'm in Pikeville,KY.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

@@masonl8128 Thanks mason. That is some good info. I had never thought about removing a panel that had been glued on. I can see where that would be a job. Yes, I'm in sw VA., not too far away from you.

[@dontbusttheplace8151]

How long do you think a restoration would take for a 1970 camaro z28?

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Too many variables to say. The main three would be, condition of the car, time, and budget.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Well heck.. I actually thought it was someone else back there working on the car for the first few seconds😂

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Lol, That's funny. I wish, I could make more progress then.

[@MrFireman164]

Almost there

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Yes, Thanks Roger

[@masonl8128]

Never and I mean never liked the gaps on these years, its a little more work but I'd shoot for tighter gaps, cutting and welding in material, regular folks will never notice but those who know will.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Absolutely! Definitely when we get to that stage we will manufacture the gaps to be consistent. I think I will go for a 3/16 gap in bare metal before paint.

[@GreaseRookie]

This really is a great channel. I plan on doing this to my 65 Mustang. This vid is definitely going to help. Check out my channel to see the progress of my restomod. Take care.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks for the kind words and will do.

[@richiekow3180]

Lol.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks Richie

[@BustedClassicGarage]

Hey what's up Rich!? Oh I see how it is, so you comment on Russ's videos but not mine... unbeliavable LMAO!

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Lol!