Alfa Romeo Giulia (105): Restoration of the Door Sills, Part 2

[@jamesdecross1035]

Glad to see I'm not the only person who swears at welding, and yet, I do enjoy it!

[@GreasyFingers]

I sometimes hate it while doing it, but the satisfaction one gets from a good result makes up for all.

[@OneTrackMind71]

I’m about to tackle the same job, I’m relieved to see I’m not the only one to forget to change to welding gloves. Brilliant work, thank you.

[@robertelliot9508]

I am doing exactly this job on a 115 spider and your videos make me so enthusiastic,thank you.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Robert and all the best for your project!

[@bradcrossman5068]

Thanks again for another great vid. Your patience is outstanding. I had to rewind the video twice after hearing you mention Fitzee's channel. Newfoundland is one of our neighbours. I was surprised and pleased to hear that a fellow from our Atlantic provinces had a contribution and positive influence with your build. My office has numerous pieces of memorabilia from Nfld from my travels there. Newfoundland enjoys a reputation of being filled with extremely friendly people. It's a reputation that is well deserved. I'm slowly making my way through your vids and you've become one of my faves. Keep up the great work and Cheers Lad!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Brad, much appreciated. Fitzee is a great guy, he has that gift to solve problems in the easiest possible way without loss of quality. I also like his attitude to encourage people to do stuff themselves in stead of showing off by letting things appear complicated.

[@garagechronicles9008]

The great Fitzee. He and Bad Chad are two of the finest Canadian Exports.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, Fitzee‘s channel replaces apprenticeship in a body shop.

[@annandsamy07]

Amazing craftsmanship, dedicated to getting it right all the time.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@alfaromeoalfettarestoratio7817]

Superb job! The steps in the process are beautifully explained in excellent English. We also get an insight into the options available, the decision-making process, and the occasional compromises required. Learning a lot about classic car restoration, and KZbin video production!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Neil. I’m enthusiastic about what you say about my English.

[@raisingjunior6389]

Fantastic job and explained clearly. We also saw the joys of welding upside down !

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks very much, Geoffrey.

[@robertelliot9508]

Fantastic work and very therapeutic listening

[@iea96]

Absolutely stunning work! So glad I've discovered your channel! Greetings from Nordbayern (:

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you and regards to the North!

[@antoniobravetti7483]

Your work and your channel is brilliant!I cant believe you dont have at least 10x the subscribers

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Antonio. Yeah, these algorithms are hard to crack. Please recommend the channel to your friends.

[@antoniobravetti7483]

@@GreasyFingers I most certainly will.

[@Matteo_Licata]

I'm loving your videos and your skills never cease to amaze me. Thank you for sharing this!

[@GreasyFingers]

Means a LOT. Thank you. Now putting up my feet and watching yours ...

[@imapadlock]

Crazy amount of effort. Fair play 👍🇮🇹

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks. Crazy is exactly the right word.

[@jorisvh3502]

I discovered your channel today, just before i am going to look at some classic cars. I am glad that i did see your work so that i can have a better look at the cars that i am going to look at. (i also bring a specialist with me, hired). Your explanation, tone, the recording, the film editing and all the rest is superb! So i Just signed up for your channel :)

[@GreasyFingers]

Welcome, Joris. Glad you like my stuff!

[@gintonicmunich]

his famous last words - ... i have to make a small repair panel ☺️☺️☺️

[@Matteo_Licata]

Thought the same... That sentence would look good on a t-shirt, by the way :)

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, that’s becoming a running gag. But you know what? I’ll weld a small repair panel in your Opel soon.

[@Kai77884]

Hallo ein sehr schönes Video und wie immer top Arbeit👍👍👍Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus dem Ruhrgebiet 👋👋👋Kai

[@d.p.h.5584]

You did an excellent job with good pictures and explanation to understand your steps. Thanks - it helps me a lot. Two questions: 1.) In part 1 you prepared the new sill with removing the protective coat, then adding Brunox and Inox spray - my question here is: can I add the Inox spray directly to the Brunox layer? 2.) In the end of this part 2 you added a grey layer: I guess this is just filler as a preparation for the upcoming paint job, isn't it? Thanks a lot and thumbs up!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate! 1) Yes, I did it exactly like you say, but in hindsight I’d do differently. My latest ideas on the topic have been included in the movie about the GT sill restoration which I posted last week. 2) Exactly!

[@d.p.h.5584]

@@GreasyFingers Thanks for your quick response. I will watch the GT sill restauration videos as well - you got one more subscription.

[@EFKA912]

Das sieht ja schon sehr professionell und gewissenhaft aus was du da machst. Mach weiter so. Gruß Fränky

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Fränky. Wenn Du das sagst, zählt‘s doppelt. 😊

[@dariocarloni2286]

Great Job!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Dario!

[@kadmosdritsas8659]

fantastic work ! better than new!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Kadmos. Better than new is not hard to achieve though. 😆

[@007Caligola]

Bravo, complimenti per l'eccellente lavoro.

[@GreasyFingers]

Grazie, Giuseppe!!

[@craigconroy3785]

awesome work 😎 I noticed the lower inner rear wheel arch sill has large round holes, would are these not fill with dirt & water, why not cover them. Thanks

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Craig. I guess you mean the access points for the cavity protection? They’re sure going to be covered, but there are a couple of steps to be carried out before.

[@jasonhogan5768]

beautiful to watch

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Jason.

[@gearhead9828]

Greasy Fingers: Satisfactory result. Me: How on earth can it be any better... I wish I had 10% of these skills.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. I’m never really happy with the results of my work. Bit of a psychopath, I suppose.

[@ScuderiaUsignolo]

well done mate! :)

[@mikeblayney1308]

Hi, I have found this fascinating. I have a 1991 Alfa Spider S4 that has spent most of its life in Florida. It appears to be in very good condition with no external signs of rust anywhere on the body... However, I think it might be sensible to spray inside the cavities. I note your comments on the construction of the 105 sills. Is it possible to get access for spraying something like fluid A to get into the sills, and protect the inner, middle and outer sills, i.e. the cavities? The car now lives on the Isle of Man and the climate is cooler and wet! Your videos are excellent. Thank you for your hard work.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Mike. That’s very encouraging. I don’t know the Spider specifically, but I guess like the other 105 it will have access points to the cavities of the sill from inside the car. Bad news is that one needs to remove the carpet and in the first instance only the cavity between inner and middle sill can be reached. There are passages from there to the cavity between middle and outer sill but you have to find out where exactly they are. When I did my mate’s GT I therefore drilled holes in the outer sill. That’s a bit radical, but works very well. Maybe one of Jethro’s videos covers this?

[@mikeblayney1308]

@@GreasyFingers Thanks for your reply... very helpful indeed. I will see if I can find any drawings of the sill components and go from there, and will look at Jethro's videos. I have been watching him for a while. I have bought one of the spray guns you recommend. I just need to source a decent fluid, one that is available in an increasingly isolated UK!! I wish I had your metal-forming skills. Enthralling to watch. Can you recommend a good MIG welder?

[@GreasyFingers]

@@mikeblayney1308 Sounds great, Mike. Please keep me posted.

[@estebanmalvicino4474]

Capo Lavoro! Great work! All Your tools are new?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Esteban. Yes, tools were all rather new back then, I had only just started to equip my workshop.

[@ravinperera4255]

Nice work, where did you get the new “jacking points’, i need some for my Alfetta GTV and they look similar

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Ravin. Here ya go: www.myalfagroup.com/en/ersatzteile/gt-bertone-wip/karosserie/blechteile/schweller/jacking-point-front.html

[@stevewuertz3598]

I was glad and also horrified at this series. I am so screwed. My 66 TI seems better rust wise than yours but the 73 GTV in the backyard is worse. I think I will break out in a cold sweat each time I pass that car knowing of my time in the barrel with that one. ++++ Fitz's channel -I love that guy and I love the detail you are showing here. An excellent addition for the Alfa community

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Steve. If I had the choice between no GTV in the backyard (me) and a rusty one (you), I certainly knew what to take. ☺️

[@mayflowerfilm1980]

What a great music by the way, who is the band? And the title of the song?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! I use music from KZbin’s free creators library. I don’t exactly remember name and title of this band and song, but I’m sure you can Shazam it.

[@mayflowerfilm1980]

@@GreasyFingers Unfortunately my shazam doesn't work anymore. If you do remember it, I would be very thankfull ;-) btw I had an Alfa GT Junior. I hope one day to buy it back. Probably needs some or a lot of work to restore it.

[@GreasyFingers]

Here you go, the song’s name is Thank You for Your Help from Jincheng Zhang. Hope all goes well with your GT!

[@mayflowerfilm1980]

@@GreasyFingers Ow, man, Great! Thanks :-) ~ Yes, I have to see if the car is still waiting for me. It's been 30 years I've seen her.

[@mayflowerfilm1980]

@@GreasyFingers But no, it isn't the song. A fragment of it at 5:00. It's a groovy part with harmonics.

[@tomendert9807]

Hey, könntest du noch das Video von dem Neufundländer hochladen? Sehr interessante Technik! LG von der Ostsee Tom

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Tom. Neufundländer?

[@tomendert9807]

Von Fitzy/Fizzy, der die shrinking methode erklärt die du beim floorpanel verwendet hast. Ich komme mit der Beschreibung Heften, auftrennen 45 grad, wieder verschweißen nicht zurecht. Bzw. erkenne ich den Vorteil noch nicht. Im Video sagtest du, du hinterlegst den Link dazu von Fitzy aus Neu Fundland in der Videobeschreibung. Das interessiert mich sehr. Wenn du es für Gut befindest muss es einen guten Grund geben? LG nochmal von der Ostsee Tom

[@GreasyFingers]

Ahhh, bitte schön: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laaWYqdnaLaCbKM

[@tomendert9807]

Grandios, wieder was gelernt. Fehlt mir nur noch ein stattliches MAG gerät. Hatte zuletzt mit meinem WIG versucht zu schweißen, jedoch ist der wärmeeintrag einfach zu hoch, es verwirft sich enorm und man benötigt tendenziell eher zwei Hände. Wünsche einen schönen Sonntag

[@d.p.h.5584]

Hi, I have one more question: in this video you mentioned the "butt welding technique" from "Master Fizzy" (or something like that) and that you will put a link into the discription - unfortunately there is no link for "further studies". Would you mind to add respectively provide this mentioned link? Tanks a lot!

[@GreasyFingers]

Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laaWYqdnaLaCbKM

[@d.p.h.5584]

@@GreasyFingers Thanks!

[@maryhash7588]

Great fingers, you have.

[@GreasyFingers]

🤚🏻

[@psk5746]

EDIT: IGNORE ME, IM WRONG I'm confused. Where is the bottom of the A pillar? Surely there should be an inner piece that has the strength and holds the door up, etc. On the coupe its massive at the bottom of the A pillar and goes all the way to the bottom of the sill/chassis rail, AND then the outer sill panel goes on. I assume the B pillar would have a bottom too ... not just the outer panel

[@GreasyFingers]

I recommend to watch Part 1 of the sill repair movies. 😊

[@psk5746]

@@GreasyFingers I have. So are you saying there is no inner piece and it's just the outer panel? So different to the coupes

[@GreasyFingers]

I’m sorry, I wasn’t aware. I’m rebuilding the A-pillar in part 1 from 5:00 to 7:40. It’s welded to the inner sill at 9:00. Please see also the sketch I’m drawing in part 1 at 0:25.

[@GreasyFingers]

The B-pillar is connected to the inner sill (see part 1 at 15:00) and to the outer sill see part 2. It’s not connected to the middle sill. Hope that clarifies things a bit. And yes, the designs of Giulia and GT/Spider are quite different.

[@psk5746]

@@GreasyFingers I got my parts manual out and yeah nothing like the coupes. Sorry just assumed they would be similar, but nope the whole side (pillars, up into roof and sill) originally was one pressing. Sorry for any stress caused 🙂

[@bishbashbosh-j6z]

all those mistakes you point out, we've all done them at one point. Although we accept some and move on, and go back and undo others. decisions, decisions !!

[@GreasyFingers]

Very wise words.

[@andreasmuller9902]

Now I am afraid to buy an old Alfa, even when it looks great and seems to be without rust 😅

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Andreas. Don’t be! Just take one with you who knows these cars.

[@oacumulador]

That's a Turdus merula singing?

[@GreasyFingers]

Not sure, but it might well be.

[@hanniganz733]

Das ist keine Restauration sondern eine Instandsetzung.

[@GreasyFingers]

Aha.