Engine Bay, Undercarriage & Door Jamb filler on XC Falcon Panel Van #18 Magnum Force

[@Asdfghjkl-vh4ut]

Why I’m doing that I don’t know - made me smile 👍 Still loving your content Howard!

[@AstillDesign]

Yeah, say it all the time

[@RebeccaGriffin-b8n]

​@@AstillDesign-- when you do " PERFECTION" for so long, it's hard to do a " normal" job !!!!!!

[@drifterdrifter9558]

These are the best videos mate. Much prefer these more than the car show stuff. Thank you

[@AstillDesign]

Trouble is I can’t do enough work to make anymore

[@mixalis6168]

Love watching anything Howard does, hes brilliant !

[@oldrlh]

Excellent show as always. Thanks Howard.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it

[@oldaussiev8bloke]

I love how you take your time to explain how you do things the right way. You’ve going to this high level of customise your van, why not shoot for the stars and for a top show car.

[@AstillDesign]

Not this time, been there too many times. It will be nice but not over the top

[@billmcintosh1242]

Getting there Howard! Loved the reference to your tools that were your Dad's, shows the admiration and affection you both shared and it shows in your workmanship and lifestyle. Thanks Bill Mc

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Bill, think of my folks every day

[@brunohoutwipper4225]

Another great show to watch

[@AstillDesign]

Glad you enjoyed

[@craighighmore4302]

Gee whiz you have some patience Howard. Superb job buddy - keep at it!

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers, gotta keep at it, it’s a big job and only me and a couple of part timers left

[@shaneconnors757]

FANTASTIC..Thank You

[@AstillDesign]

You're welcome, keep an eye out for more coming soon

[@dtengineering1]

Great metal working skills in operation. Thanks howard.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Mate, I'm glad you think so.

[@hqlion]

Nice work Howard. Plenty of progress.

[@AstillDesign]

yes mate, getting there

[@tonymontana897]

It's always a joy watching you work Howard. Thanks for another installment. The old girl's getting there. Also looking forward to Summernats coverage too mate. I have to live vicariously through others as I have no time to get down there. Take care and God bless. Regards Tony

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Tony, we'll be there for sure.

[@RestoHubAU]

Great progress, love your work mate! 🤙😎 Given me some ideas for the XT engine bay I'm working on!

[@AstillDesign]

good stuff

[@jasonday7893]

Awesome work as always Howard. Well done 👏 ✔️

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Mate

[@richardtravers2436]

Thanks Howard enjoying the xc panel van videos.👍

[@AstillDesign]

It's getting there.

[@mikebarbe9424]

I've been following your Chanel for a while now mate and thoroughly enjoying the content I'm a mechanic restorer but do enjoy a bit of panel and paint Keep up the good work

[@AstillDesign]

Good to have you along

[@ToughGarage]

This was great to watch mate. Im at the same sort of stage with the Cortina (as in about to do the jams). This sort of info is super handy

[@AstillDesign]

Good to hear

[@texanranger7212]

I'm still learning but you used the word patience - which I lack. I admire you for your patient perseverance. Can't wait to see the paint colour and processes.

[@AstillDesign]

Always good when you start to see some colour, Sherwood Green

[@leighhaberl981]

the shrinking in the engine bay is excellent.ive tried it and it takes heaps of practice to get right.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate, glad your enjoying the show

[@mickmeaney1461]

Shit Howard, that is just so much better than Henry ever managed. Lovely work. I'm currently on a Mustang and I think everyone that worked at the San Jose plant in April 1965, or likely any other time too, should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. They just threw them together. Thanks again for the content.

[@AstillDesign]

Year I know what my 66 was like

[@davidvincent2838]

As always, I learn so much from you about working metal. Between you and Adamson Auto, I've been brave enough to try an work out some pretty creased damage on a Ford Territory I have. I'm far from professional in any sense and have practiced heaps on old panel metal but I've got it to a place it only needs light skimming. Of couse I'd love to achieve a resut that needs no filler but as I said, I'm no professional and I'm just having a crack but I reckon by the time I get finishing coats on it, most folk wouldn't know. AND I feel better because I know I've dealt with rust and used as little filler as I possibly could.

[@AstillDesign]

That's awesome, it's great to hear your confidence growing. I always need some filler

[@samperras]

Thank you

[@AstillDesign]

You're welcome

[@cameronjohnston5748]

Thanks for your advice, it helps a lot. One day when you get spare time could you give some do's and don'ts when using deoxydine / rainex, I am struggling to beat the flash rust, but other times I win and don't see rust for a week. Any help would be appreciated.

[@AstillDesign]

There is a video on metal prep and the deoxididine process, have a look right at the end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGnPc6OZoLZ-Z5osi=JYlH3_8DlbSsc3XJ

[@cameronjohnston5748]

@@AstillDesign Thanks for that.

[@petergill8819]

So you welded up the holes for the brackets for the radiator on lower crossmember I suppose you can always re-drill

[@AstillDesign]

🤔

[@dannyosullivan4247]

Howard, just reflecting on your seams and interfaces between multiple panels. I'm currently working through how we are going to finish off the bottom panel under the rear window of my xb coupe. Specifically the end of those panels where they attach to the rear quater and the boot channel. There is a small gap between panels in the internal corners which I believe was filled with brass from factory. My panel beater is debating between welding the gap up or using a panel bond. What do you use to fill those spaces up in your builds?

[@AstillDesign]

I normally fully weld and cut the panel gap back in. For concourse they are spot welded and seam sealed. Not very effective long term.

[@13smarts1]

Firewall holes/studs, mounting for the carbon canister?

[@AstillDesign]

Yes it will have the carbon canister

[@RyanGuy-y1w]

Love your work Howard, what is the final colour?

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers Mate, A new twist on the original XC Sherwood green

[@dave21]

This is great stuff. Just a quick question, my XB is wrinkled on the firewall next to the 2 vertical line in the middle. I have been told it looks like it was in a bingle but another said its just from the stamping process. Any thoughts. Great stuff once again.

[@AstillDesign]

They all have press wrinkling in that area

[@dave21]

@@AstillDesign Thankyou

[@stevepierce3509]

Mate that Drivers door jam looks incredible . why are you putting / adding more bog into it ?

[@AstillDesign]

Just filling spot weld and pressing lines for a clean finish

[@stevepierce3509]

@@AstillDesign Thanks mate, you are a true perfectionist , love ya work.

[@danamg9328]

One of my favorite channels, got some great merch off you last nats, only complaint with the shirts is the designs are too nice, don't want to wear them and ruin them. Also, I bet I know the answer but going to put it out there anyway: concorde front end

[@AstillDesign]

No mate, will be Fairmont front

[@formdog9861]

i relate ican't help getting fussy even though no one will see it

[@AstillDesign]

I have always said do every part the best you can

[@stevepierce3509]

Another great episode on the XC mate. No Doubt with your attention to detail it will end up at shows as much as your saying your keeping it as an Original state. Are you going to sand back the ID number constantly that is on the Shock Tower so at the end of the build it looks genuine ?

[@AstillDesign]

It will be avoided right up until final colour other wise you wont be able to read it.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I think if you were not doing it Howard people would be asking what’s going on 😂😂 You know you have admitted you have a problem and that is the first step Well done

[@AstillDesign]

So True

[@taylormkct]

I know what you mean Howard, Old habits die hard.

[@AstillDesign]

Difficult to do less

[@Tuddles-kr1uy]

Ron Barclay spec factory plus

[@AstillDesign]

Been doing it for years

[@alanjones99]

Yea hard to stop yourself going over board, when done killa work on other cars. Might aswell while your there ai 😅

[@AstillDesign]

True, very hard to do less

[@JamesO-q4q]

Great stuff Howie!! You still keen on going to the knock shop Friday??.

[@AstillDesign]

Always!