Episode 5 Restoration of the derelict 1931 Model A Victoria

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoy watching you restored this beautiful classic 1931 Ford Model A ! 😀🚙😘 Mike from Missouri

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesmcdonald2680]

I love this channel. Thanks for presenting this material so clearly.

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoy it! I thought telling a story was easy, but when you have hundreds of hours of film to sort through to tell a coherent story, things get complicated and the process is very time consuming.

[@TheDasbull]

Really enjoying seeing your artisan body repair 👍. My neighbor (much older gentleman) had a beautifully restored '29 A. Really miss visiting with him and assisting him with the monthly starting and occasional drives. He passed several years back and his A was actually traded in at a local dealership for a new car by his family... Guess his children weren't car people 😢 Thank you for the video!

[@claytoresto]

I have heard that story before. Younger generation is not interested in Dad's old car. Too bad for them. Some of my best memories are driving and restoring these cars with my friends and family.

[@emersonaz]

So much of restoration is fixing other peoples stupidity. Lovin' this series.

[@claytoresto]

Another viewer put it very well; these cars were worth practically nothing and thus they were treated accordingly.

[@bgdavenport]

I have done a limited amount of metal fabrication when I restored a 55 Chevy. But, you take metal restoration to the next level! I just love watching you work!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching

[@waynemiracle8928]

Really impressive work. Especially on the complex bend of the the lower hole. Expert work. I really enjoy your channel!

[@claytoresto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@michaelprah2263]

What a great tutorial video. I enjoy every one of your videos. Thank you very much.

[@richardmiller7661]

You are a true craftsman! I wish the younger generations you have more interest in stuff like this.

[@claytoresto]

I hope some younger people see these video's and get some inspiration, but looking at my analytics, I think about 3 people under 35 see them.

[@terrymontgomery4419]

I fully agree, a true craftsman

[@joshacollins84]

Cold glass of Root Beer, my dog is sawing logs next to and another Derelict Restoration video with lead. this may sound "simple" to many, but for me, it's a perfect evening. Thanks for the video

[@claytoresto]

You made my evening. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@coopersrace7277]

This is just awesome to watch. I grew up around 70’s muscle cars (my dad was a Holden body engineer here in Australia), but the more I watch your videos the more I find myself falling in love with vintage and veteran cars. They have so much more character and more stories to tell. Thank you.

[@claytoresto]

My Pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@nissmoguy]

i cant live much longer without ....model a updates .... ill try hold on as long as i cannnnnnnn

[@claytoresto]

I'm so sorry. I am finishing my house and shops. I have decided to put my place up for sale and things are not done. Working 16 hour days to get things tidied up. But i'm not quitting restoring cars (and doing the video's). I'm planning on building a new facility on my families ranch. I want to move further away from the city. I'll get back to the video's, but it will be awhile.

[@chriskeiper7117]

I came across your channel a few days ago and just finished watching all your videos. I really enjoy them and find them very informative. I’m really enjoying your current model A series. I like to learn as much as I can about metalwork. Also, I think you have the nicest shop I have ever seen.

[@claytoresto]

Welcome aboard!

[@mickwebs]

thanks for this quality restoration. Showing us how it should be done. No shortcuts.

[@claytoresto]

Glad you liked it!

[@caseytailfly]

You know if it wasn’t for those bozos we’d have nothing to do! Seriously though glad to see new videos, really enjoying this series. I’m your neighbor over in Parker, we visited you with the MG club a while back. I’ll have to invite myself over again some time! Cheers!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching! And we had a good time when you all came over for the shop tour.

[@tikisteve3968]

Amazed how easy you make it look great job 👍👍👍

[@claytoresto]

Thanks 👍

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Will be beautiful Ford Model A had restored done ! 😀🚗😘 Mike from Missouri

[@claytoresto]

Yes it will

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

LIKE I SAID ON ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR VIDEO'S......"YOU'RE AN INCREDIBLY TALENTED MAN" .......AMAZING WORK!!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks again!

[@busmirror]

55 years ago I sneaked a can of 'bondo' (Sno-White) into my dad's lead only shop, I took it into the side room and was gonna' use it 'unseen', on a T-Bird I was working on there. I no sooner got the lid off that can when I heard my old man bellow, "get that crap outa' my shop and you along with it!" Lol

[@claytoresto]

Plastic filler has it's place, but it is way over used and improperly used,

[@busmirror]

@@claytoresto A perfect example of that is, working the line in a Ford dealership I watches my co-workers go through a couple gallons a week, and maybe turn 40 hours if they were lucky. I would spend a little more time getting the metal right, turn 3 times the hours, and a gallon of filler would last me 3 months. I found that out when the paint shop that handed out supplies asked me for my empty can, I dug it out of the trash and handed it to him. He turned the can up and there was a date he had sharpied on it from 3 months before. (I had no clue) He looked at me and noted, "3 months, just like the last gallon."

[@refiii9499]

I love this series! I’m always looking for it now. When you broke out the Beverly shear it brought me back to my vo-tech high school days in my elected class of metal fabrication. Great times! Thanks for sharing

[@refiii9499]

What your doing is such a lost art. Such a shame not many people do this anymore. It’s the proper way to repair a car.

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@thewatsonian8111]

Really enjoying watching the restoration. Don’t be afraid to bring the camera in closer next episode. I’d love to see some more technique/detail.

[@claytoresto]

Will do! I agree we need to do that.

[@davidb0126a]

Excellent work again! I like seeing the attention to detail. The fixture you made to hold the rivet so you could turn it in the lathe was very creative. 👍

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for the tip! Thats what makes this medium so great. We can share great ideas.

[@tedhewitt4299]

Nice work on the heater hole. Like the rivet work too.

[@claytoresto]

Thanks 👍

[@BillB23]

When I started swinging a hammer for a living a man who'd been a carpenter since shortly after God invented wood told me, "Son, slow is smooth and smooth is fast." You, sir, are smooth. You're nibbling away at it. The way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. Have I uttered enough platitudes about quality work? If not I can go on. lol

[@claytoresto]

Great platitudes. Some people think 'm a tortoise, not a heir

[@davidmazza3898]

Absolutely still watching and enjoying!

[@claytoresto]

Many thanks for your comments.

[@charlesdavis7441]

I love how you show the method, and steps you go through to end up with a very "slick" look on your projects. I know how much work you go through because I'm a retired mechanic, I worked with the local electrical company (Alabama Ppwer Co.)

[@charlesdavis7441]

Wouldn't you know it, power was spelled wrong! Tried to fix the word, but I sent you a comment . I did everything to the trucks, we had an actual dyno that every engine that got reinstalled into the trucks. I was part of the engine rebuilds, the restoration of the trucks, interiors, repairs to all the body and repaint. I went around the world to get to this point, keep on trudging along and it'll get done. That's part of the process, and the progress! That's why I commented to you, KEEP ON KEEPING ON, YOU'LL GET THROUGH!!! Later dude... if you even read my comment, also good luck, looks good!!

[@claytoresto]

Thank you so much!

[@kingofhearts826]

Great restoration knowledge.

[@ot0m0t0]

Old american restoration. Best on youtube. Im just commenting so other lucky viewers can find you :)

[@claytoresto]

Wow, thanks! the more we share, the more we can do for the channel.

[@joseramirez2464]

I bet you could do wonders on cake decor. You make it look easy its coming along . Thanks , looking forward till next one.

[@claytoresto]

Thank you! 😊 Many more restorations and video's to come.

[@mepartolacaja]

4:52...INCREIBLE MAQUINA

[@Tellyfive]

Best automotive channel on youtube. Love this.

[@claytoresto]

Appreciate that

[@465maltbie]

Thanks for sharing, really nice to see the work. Charles

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fredygump5578]

I think I speak for everyone who watches these: you can make them as long as you want. We won't complain!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for that.

[@Vintageguy73]

Enjoy watching a true craftsman

[@claytoresto]

Thanks John.

[@Hibrass]

Great skills and great video production! Thank you!

[@claytoresto]

Much appreciated!

[@wilkesjournal]

Beautiful, beautiful work.

[@claytoresto]

Thank you so much 😀

[@charlesgelvin3523]

You do absolutely great work.

[@claytoresto]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bobmillerick300]

Thanks for sharing. The work looks great!

[@claytoresto]

Thank you too!

[@jamesbaric5430]

Beautiful work

[@claytoresto]

Thank you very much!

[@FeeeshEP3]

Loving this series! Thanks for sharing :)

[@claytoresto]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@autka_me]

As always your videos are a treat! Honestly I wouldn't mind them to be longer. Anyway, great job!

[@claytoresto]

Glad you like them! With e average attention span is 8 seconds, I am always worried to make them too long.

[@vettepicking]

I like making a quick alum spit bushing to hold small rivets or bolts in the lathe to clear the head. A lot faster and no tapping needed

[@claytoresto]

Great tip. Thanks for sharing and I have made split bushings for all kinds of things that are difficult to hold in the lathe.

[@41plymouthnut87]

Great work!

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for the visit

[@kingofhearts826]

My first car was a 1931 Model A Ford Town Sedan; the deluxe edition.

[@joshuaglaude1549]

You would want to use Bondo because lead is a hell of a lot more dangerous to use. But in the end it's personal preference. Your work is amazing.

[@claytoresto]

They sell leadless body solder and I use it.

[@joshuaglaude1549]

@@claytoresto I got you. That's better then. Sweet deal.

[@starplugins8245]

*A Road Less Traveled with Restore Cars* This is intersting

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching.

[@mikejohansson6711]

Exceptional work I wish I had talent.....

[@claytoresto]

You can do it! I had zero talent in the beginning. I have been practicing now for 45 years.

[@metromoppet]

nicely done

[@claytoresto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Please include your contact information. Unless you don't need the extra work. Your a master! Enjoying this build. You are very talented sir.

[@brianbob7514]

it looks great

[@claytoresto]

Thanks. Trying to straighten out a mess.

[@samviall8734]

That rivet set is Waffle!

[@mikejones9562]

I am loving your channel, have you seen the Brit Project Binky channel, more mechanical but they get into the bodywork and especially making brackets :-)

[@claytoresto]

I will check it out

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Like Ford Model A sedan 🚘 the bested! 😀🚗😘 Mike from Missouri

[@claytoresto]

Right on!

[@MrAtheHun]

I understand the downside of filler (USA Bondo), but are there any downsides to lead loading? Another great video, thank you.

[@claytoresto]

The only downside is if one does not get all the acid back off from the tinning process. It will bubble the paint in a few month's.

[@AtomicReverend]

Where do you get the flux for the lead? I have always wanted to up my game and use lead over plastic filler and I think its time I do it as I gave bought most the tools now.

[@claytoresto]

I buy it in bulk. I'll have to look at it and report back.

[@myredute]

Been there & done that with the same car that was the 20,000,000th. Ford A model built in 1931- a Slant Window Town Sedan. Now I have the best Slant in Australia that's going for auction on the Gold Coast for 6 figures. Nothing left after winning every show it's been in. Not hard building these old cars, just ability & time, similar to how they built Rome. BTW, Bondo, as you call it, was designed to do exactly what you did with the lead, with a better result. Why make more work for yourself when you can spend more time on what other people see!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

looking AWESOME , I so ENJOYED !! I love the leading work .. What type and brand of acid flux do you use??

[@claytoresto]

Many thanks. I buy it in bulk. I'll have to look on the can and report back.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

@@claytoresto Thanks !

[@autophyte]

How did you cover up the traces of the weld on the inside of the cowl panel? If you used lead, you would melt the lead you put on the other side.

[@claytoresto]

It mostly grinds smooth, but if your really good, you can get the temperature just right and you can smooth the lead on the inside and not disturb the other side lead. I'll do a demonstration sometime.

[@mattomon1045]

i loved this tank you

[@claytoresto]

Thanks and many more to come.

[@rodpettus7322]

Does the inside of the hole repair look as good as the outside?

[@claytoresto]

If course, but leading both sides of the panel is quite a trick.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

Those bozos! Great job!

[@claytoresto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@claytoresto]

Glad you liked it.

[@sergey5734]

Are these rubber gloves you're wearing when welding

[@michaelvitetta7231]

My sons Vicky had 21 extra holes in the firewall.

[@claytoresto]

That's probably average. (-:

[@bandk2000]

Why not make a stiff card template of the irregular hole shape, so much easier to trim card than steel. Once you have the shape just copy the outline to your fresh steel.

[@claytoresto]

Great tip. I do that all the time. The lower hole was cut out by drilling a hundred holes right next to each other. i had to do lots of fitting and grinding either way.

[@robj2704]

Love to see someone use lead on bodywork. So much more than just plastic body filler.

[@claytoresto]

Thanks for watching, and I agree. I never saw a cable show repair a panel properly.

[@clydecessna737]

Bondo = fake; Lead = Real.