Fender Installation on 1967 and 1968 Firebirds - Everything You Need to Know

Installing front fenders on 1968 Firebird. Final steps before final paint.
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[@howardrussell6738]

I couldn’t built my 67 without your help Jon !! I have followed much of your work. Your explanation of the work is very helpful ! Many Thanks !!!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

That is fantastic!! Another one saved. Thanks for sharing

[@leegreen2163]

A few years ago, I took the passenger fender off my car. When it was time to put it back on, my wife and I signed and dated the car in the same place you did! Thanks for the videos, I do enjoy them!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Great minds think alike, not sure if anyone will ever find it but I felt it fitting to tag it someplace

[@donbialecki3271]

Thanks!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

You’re awesome!!!! Thank you! Every bit helps and i appreciate it.

[@phoenixblack1220]

Looking really good, Jon. Looking forward to the upload of the finished paint. Your teaser pic looked awesome.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

The paint video will be next Friday. I had to have a little fun teasing everyone with a nice picture.

[@davidbisnette7673]

Great information, gonna be a top shelf paint job and fitment, thanks for showing the well planned process of the job and details, sure are making things look easy but I’m not fooled by how much work and hours you’ve put in, Thanks for the time your putting into the videos, great job

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks! Cool part is after paint to me it’s a bunch of small projects so once it’s all shinny again it should hit the finish line quickly.

[@whitneymckim9651]

Excellent!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I think so too

[@perrywe1]

Great progress, great tips, and great pumpkin! lol. Thanks for sharing Jon, awesome progress. She is gonna be a stunner.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

This car is exceeding my expectations too, i suppose you guys watching are pushing me to another level. Yet an additional bonus for doing KZbin

[@938283]

Fantastic!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I think so too

[@Supanova70]

Getting close.!!! I find it a little easier to mount inner fenders to fender itself then install but your way did not seem that bad . LOTS of tape lol

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Do what works for you not a thing wrong with that

[@JK_Nex_Garage]

It’s all the little things, that are good to know. Thanks for sharing. The cars looking great 👍

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Indeed all the little things you get right add up, your car is on the great path to looking great again as well.

[@billiebrew2185]

Artist should sign there master pieces! Another great video Jon, keep up the great work and sharing your knowledge.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Then it’s officially a master piece! So far it the nicest car I have assembled. I thought my trans AM was nice but this one is better

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Thanks again man

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Anytime

[@cliffjamerson3107]

@@VinylVillageGarage I really appreciate you

[@wmmseo]

I owned a 1968 firebird convertible in the same color. The car was 5 years old when I bought it and it seemed to me that the color was just a tad darker than what I'm seeing here. It could be the light or something but that's my initial impression. I also own two other 1967 firebirds. One was green metallic and the 400 was red.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

The camera charges the color a bit from reality. Back in the day on the dukes of hazard the cars were painted a red color then once filmed it appeared orange on the tv.

[@wmmseo]

@@VinylVillageGarage That is probably true. I've owned 3 first gen firebirds and I've seen most all the colors and the color that you have looks better than any other. My 68 with the black ragtop and black interior looked better than any I've seen ever.

[@twobeards6714]

Good stuff. Glad to see brick back.😎

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Lol. Me too

[@robbypenor5009]

I would like to see the hood install and adjustment prior to the final paint.. Thanks for the videos and all the great info. Looks Great.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Best I have to offer is a previous video on hood alignment. I already have the pumpkin all Back together. It went quickly because i already rear fitted all the panels Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKaQlYmFbdiNmLM

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Perfect video, just what I needed!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Fantastic, I can get one right ever once and awhile

[@billmiller5075]

Great job I like your tips and tricks

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Awesome that is why I am sharing them

[@charlieseidelmann6702]

Excellent video, Jon. I am gonna have to save this for future review and reference for when I get to that stage. I have done painting before as an amateur, but the steps you’ve taken make a big difference. As usual, prep work pays off big dividends!!👍👍👍

[@VinylVillageGarage]

The key is prep work for sure, then the next step is keep it clean. Glad this video is in the get your car done library for you as well. The goal was to make nice reference videos and happy to hear that’s what’s happening

[@drewpackard6646]

Very nice work John!!👍🏽

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks! This will be the nicest car I have completed and looking forward to the next one

[@randyrhine9896]

Thanks for the video!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Very welcome.

[@eleebid1]

Excellent work🔥

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thank you!

[@scottv3711]

Great Video!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks!

[@jraposo911]

Nice tip with the blue tape 👍 . Paint this weekend?😊JR

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I tell you a secret, it’s already painted I am on vacation with the family this week so I had a few videos in inventory. Next Friday should be the painting video.

[@rajcam80]

Man that car is looking amazing!!!! I sent you pics of my junkyard GT-37 through your email.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Yes I got them and responded. That was a fantastic find for a boneyard find. Where those picture taken at the scrap yard

[@rajcam80]

@@VinylVillageGarage It is one of 5802 in 71. Mine is a factree ac car. 350 2bbl normal stuff. I have a junkyard L92 6.2L a d 4L80E transmission for it. I bought it without any drivetrain. As Steve would say no harm found. Hope to do Power Tour in it next yr with my father,even it is perfect!

[@rajcam80]

@@VinylVillageGarage They where at a "tow/junkyard " location in N.C.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I would love to do the power tour, and LS swap will make for a great car to travel the tour with

[@rajcam80]

@@VinylVillageGarage I am very hopeful to begin the rebuild on the GT-37 soon. I have a replacement shell with much less issues, than the original. So it will be a rebody still old GM metal which should not matter. Dynacorn does it,with the original vin swap.

[@YoYo-ds7gf]

Great and super helpful videos. Thanks much. Do you do anything to the bolts for any sort of rust proofing? Lots of the new bolts have a phosphate coating I think and start rusting out relatively quickly. Thanks.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Some bolts I have sandblasted and painted. Other then that the phosphate coating is all they have on them. Yes they will rust again but keeping a thin coat of wd40 seems to work pretty good at keeping them looking nice and preventing rust.

[@burntclutches]

The Mountain Dew can is close to the paint color of the bird - was that by accident (LOL)? More excellent content John, have a great weekend.

[@VinylVillageGarage]

What!?? I never noticed…….🙄🤣 I DEW like orange. Lol. Have a good weekend as well

[@davidbrown-55]

You made the fender look easy chief. Great work again. Did you use a flat clear on the upper dash and rear package tray area so there’s no shine or glare?

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Yes it’s a flat finish on the dash and rear panels. The glare is brutal if you paint it glossy.

[@mattmcdaniel6219]

Would it be possible/or easier to bolt on inner fender and assemble as one piece? My original inner was so rusty i removed as one...

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Yes, but the drivers side you will need to attach the inner fender support on the rear by the firewall first. The bolts that attach it will not be easily accessible once assembled. Then bolt the inner up to the support that are inside the wheel well

[@rosewd2]

What did you use to paint the frame and engine compartment ?

[@VinylVillageGarage]

It’s a 60% gloss paint i ordered from eBay and really very happy with the results painted the insides of the fenders, inner fenders wells and backside of the hood with it as well. eBay item description #1498 60% Semi-Gloss Black Single Stage Acrylic Enamel Paint Quart Kit www.ebay.com/itm/252381774280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8ZQ24RrWTE-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=BN_aheTVQma&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@howardrussell6738]

Hello Jon I’m working on installing a new radiator on my 67 Bird . Do you have a video of your installation along with the fan shroud ? I ordered and received a radiator and shroud from Summit. I don’t foresee a problem with the radiator installation but the shroud is another story. Appreciate any advice you have ! Thanks !!

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I can’t remember if I did that on video. The factory shroud attaches with one bolt top and center to a metal bracket that is bolted to the core support. Then the bottom is attached by only clips that are attached to the radiator end caps. They are available in a kit www.ecklers.com/firebird-lower-fan-shroud-mounting-bracket-set-engine-cooling-1967-1969-75-259037-1.html

[@howardrussell6738]

I’m returning the shroud Summit sent and buying one new at Lutty’s in Pittsburgh along with top and lower brackets which were missing from my car . Thanks again Jon for your reply and help !!!

[@woodrowdelozier1]

🦾🦾😎

[@VinylVillageGarage]

Thanks 😊

[@woodrowdelozier1]

@VinylVillageGarage yes sir. You're killing it man. Going to be sweet

[@onefatstratcat]

well that was nice but that's not everything I need to know.. I feel a bit ripped off :)

[@VinylVillageGarage]

I will have to add more