When "NEW" body parts don't fit... How to Repair & Metal finish Part 1 - DYI Auto Restoration Repair

1963 Impala Part 17
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[@Juliovee123]

Honestly unbelievable you got it that clean. The lines look superb. Down here in Los Angeles it would of got the LA special. Fiberglass and body filler molded body lines. Where the person who does the work prays it starts cracking far enough down the road that the owner has forgotten who did the work. This is the craftsmanship people put your name next to for years. Good stuff.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yeah that's the way 95% of the shops do work...... not here ! Thanks for your support !

[@michaelkorolev2115]

I was working in a shop in Goleta Ca. Working on so called restorations . I’d get in trouble for cutting out good rust. His idea of good rust was you can’t poke your finger through it if you can then only weld those spots. I’d say I can’t weld it it’s to thin and it’s rusty I’ll blow holes . He said if I actually new how to weld I could weld rust. Their idea of rust repair is RUST BULLET AND ALMETAL ALUMINIZED FILLER. So when they tell people the repair will be done with all metal . What they really mean is cover the rust with rust bullet then use the ALMETAL plastic filler. I’ve seen some cars crack or rust before they get delivered then the Boss actually adding the hours to the bill for fixing the cracked bondo that they put on

[@bg_62impala]

Robert, you are an artist with metal work on classic cars. I'm saving my money so I can send my car to you!! Keep being AWESOME!! 🤙🤙🤙

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!!

[@mcy1122]

Robert has so little original car to work with. I’m constantly blown away by his creativity to bring back a car. It’s fabrication bordering on artistry. What a talent. Lucky owners who have the car and money to merit Robert’s work quality!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Very generous comment, thank you !!!

[@Alexander.dagreat]

Man,my anxiety shot up watching that. That’s crazy how you did that well.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

My axiety shot up too when I fitted the parts together the first time😂😂

[@Alexander.dagreat]

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[@benclarke6177]

What a build & what a series!!! Amazing work, Robert! Not only on the car, but the video - awesome footage of a great job!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@donaldj2768]

I love the skill level shown. Perfect! Thanks for maintaining such a high standard.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@williamweesner1191]

Confirms all of my suspicions on aftermarket parts. They’re for master class craftsman not weekend warriors. But yeah, they’re all we can get.😅

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Unfortunately, that's correct after market parts are at such a low quality state, I cringe to even purchase anything now.....

[@cruzhill3411]

Lot of work but the customer can rest assured that 100 percent and more went into restoring his car and even better than factory !!!! This kind of work is no where to be found nowadays..... Fantastic job Brother !!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks Cruz !

[@cruzhill3411]

@@guzzifabrication3448 👍🏽

[@JayMills-z3f]

This is what I've been running into with my 67 Lemans. Most aftermarket sheet metal is for the Tempest/GTO. I do a lot of cutting and patching. Very slow (for me) and I'll back out of the project so I don't rush it and jack it up worse than it is. Fantastic skills! Love the tips and "tricks"!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Take your time, break the work down to small phases, plan, be consistent and your Lemans will turn out great !! Aftermarket parts are a real problem. If you run into any issues leave it in the comments and I'll do my best to help you out.

[@ChristerJohansson-ic5be]

Hi Robert Thanks for another interesting video. You do an incredibly nice job. Impala owners must really be pleased. A new Impala 63

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@johnkelly6942]

I sold metal stampings for a living and am always amazed when a company goes to all the work needed to make a set of stamping dies only to produce an inaccurate part. A lot of people are going to be looking at that corner for years to come.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yeah then they just keep producing that part..... Thanks for watching and the comment !

[@johnkelly6942]

@@guzzifabrication3448 with modern CMM (contour measurement machine) technology there’s absolutely no excuse for inaccuracy

[@miltoncostakis799]

Nice work Robert. Thanks for putting the time in on this car. It’s gonna be nice!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Milton !!

[@ST-cy6we]

This work is amazing. I'm glad for this instruction. Whomever put the quarters on my 72 Plymouth did crap work.. The trunk doesn't line up at all and the side marker light recess is wrong. I'll be thankful for Robert when I start work..

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! Thanks ! sorry to hear about the trouble on your Plymouth....

[@mrpurcountry]

Excellent work Robert, can't believe they make quarter panels that poorly

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Unfortunately people find out only when they try to install.... you can petty much count on ill fitting replacement parts now.

[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Perfection comes at a price both in money and in sanity..well done indeed

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir !

[@allan-mw7op]

Awesome metal work as usual !! This series is great,i have a 63 2dr impala hard top in progress ,so lots of great tips.Again i will say You are Awesome !!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you @allan-mw7op ! Is it a stock build ?

[@allan-mw7op]

Yes it is,white ext and red int,doing almost all of work myself@@guzzifabrication3448

[@monadking2761]

Looks good. Back in HS in the early 70s my friends and I all had 63 most were SSs. There were 4 of us. One of my friends still has his, and it is a Sports Coop as an SS with all power options with headlight dimmer, cruise and AC. Re is restoring it now.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Sweet !! Thank you Sir !

[@rsonweb2060]

I'm old enough (pre internet) to remember having old dog-eared manuals that I kept going back to. Your site is my modern dog-eared manual. Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Dude that is awesome!! I started in 90s, I remember....

[@jeremyolson2596]

Done by a true Professional!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@michaelkorolev2115]

Thanks for sharing this . I was (I quit working there for these reasons ) I was watching a bodyman put a right quarter on a 63 impala by the time he was done the new quarter was slathering in bondo . And when they went to assemble it the taillights and molding didn’t fit . They cut the ass end off the old quarter Tacked it on the new Chinese quarter and engulfed it in bondo . My old boss liked that the MiG welds would shrink the metal so much that you don’t have to grind the MiG welds onto cover them in bondo . People pay him good money for what I call putting a band aid on a pimple . Its still there but you can’t see it

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir there is ALOT of that..... I try to be a good craftsman.

[@bernierezny8156]

It's the little things that take the time looks nice

[@guzzifabrication3448]

100% agree !

[@Novarider72]

Good stuff nice, clean correct work ,done with pride

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@jorgeeusquiano5686]

Keep up the good work bro enjoy watching your videos

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@phooesnax]

Cut my teeth as teenager on a 63 w my buddy. Good memories.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Nice !

[@bigdawg8970]

FN great craftsmanship brother!👍🏻👍🏻

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@jeffjames1345]

I am so glad that someone suggested your videos. You are truly a metal-working artist and your teaching skills and encouraging attitude are top notch. What kind of disk do you use to knock the top of the mig welds down with first before you use a flap or roloc disk?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jeffjames1345 that's a very generous compliment Sir thank you ! Corpse part number 01991 dressing wheel, I think that's what you're referring to.

[@BigDwww]

Hi from Cambridge England

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! greeting from America !!

[@jjohns17]

Killer work! These videos are so helpful. Robert, do you notice replacement panels being consistently wrong, or do they vary in correctness? In other words, or some panels always correct, some are always wrong, and some are a mix of correctness?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Very few replacement parts just "work" out of the box.... seems like the quality has really been slipping the past year or so.

[@jjohns17]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Thanks Robert! The amount of correction aftermarket metal needs really makes me weigh reconditioning original metal vs replacing it a lot differently. On my project, I have a couple panels that are on the border of repair or replace.

[@jeremyolson2596]

Love watching this channel!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@elizj713]

I just bought a 63 impala and it needs a lot of rust repairs. Starting to think it wasn’t a great idea

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Facebook, craigslist, car clubs try to source used parts.... they are out there, good luck on your project.

[@samuelsmith2522]

Quick question, are you posting on wednesdays now? great video like always 🤙

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The KZbin algorithm seems to promote the channel more Wednesday than any other day.

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

I’m not as familiar with those mating lines on a 63 but is the reason the tail lamp mounting bracket fitment off because the quarter panel cuts? Are the aftermarket quarters wider then a stock quarter? Working on a 64 but my 63 is next. Not a convertible however lol wish it was tho. Man I love the way your welder welds. ✊ great fab work man !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Combination of both.

[@michaelhallas6450]

Question do use a water proof filler over the welds ? Love watching your videos

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Fiberglass would be the only water proof material, standard filler isn't water resistant that's why quality primers, epoxies, and paint are critical.

[@jessicaandadamlawson4979]

Do you think the panel will line up better on a stock quarter panel

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Just guessing but probably the same issues

[@shanepowers7566]

Certi-Fit = sorta fit.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir !

[@2jojoruiz]

You are a bad ass

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome !!! thanks !