Installing NEW quarter panels WATCH this video ! a few more tips & tricks - D.I.Y. Auto Restoration

[@guzzifabrication3448]

This is Robert at Guzzi Fabrication, a big THANK YOU to all the subscribers, followers, and commenters, you are appreciated !!

[@egeromegilbert9118]

How do I get in contact with you? I need your work on my 62 impala, the same thing you doing on this one

[@jayg3559]

You have by far the best DIY metal fabrication videos on KZbin! Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I only wish I lived closer to your shop ! Great job!! JG

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!! I really appreciate that comment ! Glad to have you on board with my channel !

[@elizj713]

My 63 needs all the same work 😭

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I have quite a few videos on in-depth metal work on 60s Impalas, check out the playlists. They make every panel for a 63 I think. Thanks for watching !

[@elizj713]

@@guzzifabrication3448 thanks, yeah I’ve pretty much watched all your videos. I need to build up confidence to tackle my 63.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@elizj713 Break the project down into small goals, you'll do great, if you have any questions or need help leave the questions in the comments. Thanks Robert

[@elizj713]

@@guzzifabrication3448 sounds good, Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jeffjanis934]

Robert I can watch your DYI video's all day long! You are the MAN when It comes to professional Instructional Video's!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jeffjanis934 wait until you see the rear 4 link and box frame I'm finishing for the 55 today....

[@samuelsmith2522]

Love how you explain everything in detail 🔥👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@samuelsmith2522 Almost takes you right in to the studio with him!

[@MikeyMack303]

Very nice work, Robert! You make it look very easy! Thank you for showing us.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@avila3564]

He sure does make it look easy!

[@JayMills-z3f]

Thank you for the information you give on these videos! Talking through why you're doing what you're doing and the products you use is fantastic! Heaps of respect for your skill

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's an awesome comment and I really appreciate your support !

[@boonieg2460]

Really professional work! 🎉

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!!❤

[@timswitzer792]

Thanks Robert!! I look forward to your videos every week!! What kind of weldable primer would you recommend? Thanks again for your videos!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !! Upol or SEM weld through primers

[@fireball7671]

Great job as always, I'm really learning a lot from you. Much appreciated.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! I'm glad the videos help, I make them specifically for my diy guys and gals !

[@tucobenedicto1780]

Man you always have good quality filming. It's always steady, clear, and focused on exactly the part you're narrating. You watch other channels and the video is barely showing what they're trying to explain, or it's constantly moving around.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I've seen that on other channels, I really want to the time to produce good videos not just hurry through.... Thanks for the support and the comment !

[@sashiboy6899]

Wow you are building a new 62, thats a whole bunch of work there !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Looks like it's going to end up that way, luckily it's not a 59 - 61 Impala....

[@MikeyMack303]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Yes. The 59 - 61 quarter panels are a bit larger!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@MikeyMack303 Yes Sir, but more importantly... there are no reproduction quarters for those years.....big problem.

[@StewartSwitzer]

Thanks again, I am currently building a 1963 chevy ll, two door sedan resto mod with a forged LS; I have installed the CPP bolt in (weld later if desired) 4 link system with frame rail connecters to help support it before I tackle the body; your videos are so well done and helpful-could you make a video for installing and adjusting trunk lids, it looks like your main specialty is 60 64 chevys but the trunk function and design is the same but smaller on the chevy ll. I have been so busy at prep and paint for decades that I need guidance with changing panels-thanks again!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@StewartSwitzer I will try to work a trunk Gap video in for you in the future, thanks

[@geebobwiz]

Good lessons for us beginners. I appreciate it man.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@geebobwiz that is what this channel is about, helping people like you

[@ST-cy6we]

Smokin hot work !!!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Trying to be a good craftsman, thanks !!

[@timhudson8958]

So my daughter works for investors who buy and sell properties one of the last parcels of land had some vehicles one was under a cover it turned out to be a 69 Camaro SS Convertible Pace car parade edition. The investor has given it to her she’s getting paperwork straight now I’ve told her I’ll re panel it , I believe it will need complete quarters in an out and trunk n floor pans. I’ll be be building a rack in my garage as soon as I finish cut n buffing my last paint job. Nice watching your work and gaining some tips the last quarters I replaced were on a 69 GTO Convertible that was In the mid 80s so it’s been a while. Thankfully my tool arsenal is considerably larger now. The last panel replacement was the bottom of a Square body Chevy truck but the Camaro will be a huge task for me by myself!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Wow what a score.... You can absolutely handle the job ! definitely document the repair, build a portfolio and that will increase the value of the Camaro. Good luck on the build ! Thanks for supporting my channel I appreciate you !

[@geraldthompson4875]

Take it to Robert and let him do the metal. It will be well worth the cost and move the project along quicker in the long run. Remember,restorations have a tendency to snow ball into much larger projects than anticipated.experiance is king

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@geraldthompson4875 That's awesome ! Thank you Sir !!

[@tectalabyss]

I was going to ask if you did anything to protect the metal. You answered that question. Thank you Sir.Liked and shared.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@tectalabyss Thank you Sir, I really appreciate your support!

[@tectalabyss]

@@guzzifabrication3448 You are very welcome and thank you for all the very useful tips Sir.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@tectalabyss 👍

[@toddmillican1926]

I learn so much, every video. Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@alicenaillis9412]

Awesome work, this is how it should be done!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really try to put out high quality work, thank you for the comment !

[@jimdrechsel3611]

What sandable primer do you use and can you spray epoxy primer over it? What caulking do you use for seems? What do you use for the factory lead areas? All Metal? Fiberglass? Enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

PPG K-36 primer, you want to apply epoxy to metal then primer, 3m fast n firm sealer, after lead is removed, I fashion patch panels and weld in eliminating the need for lead filler.

[@jimdrechsel3611]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Thank you for the replies. I enjoy them and can really use the tips since I am right in the middle of doing this type of work. Do you put thew sealer next to all the trunk drip rails? What about the seam be tween the quarter panel and read deck panel? Those had factory sealer between the panels and the trunk rails. Those areas can be a big problem for leakage. Does or will epoxy primer seal up any of those seams?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jimdrechsel3611 Use body sealant every where the factory used it. I really like the 3m fast n firm, a little pricey but worth it !

[@johnkelly6942]

That car is looking good. Also, that frame appears to be in really nice shape.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Mr. Kelly ! it's coming together nicely.

[@pauldegano5724]

Hey Robert very nice work and informative but one question you placed the rear quarter panel on and bolted with sheet metal screws but I assume you will mount the truck lid to check gaps to quarter before welding that quarter panel ?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Great question, yes, I mock everything up first. Thanks !!

[@SuperchiefApache]

Bruh Guzzi…man, I quit most KZbin trash because it’s trash! Your channel and old Bondo Billy’s is where I pick up a ton of tips. I’ve started on my 1959 panel truck and let’s just say I’m doing to Mopar dance like your doing on that complete Chrysler in other videos. I need this tutoring in all kinds of ways! Dude, super good stuff. My 1st frame off went ok, like a B+, but tons of mistakes along the way.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@SuperchiefApache it's all about learning.... I really appreciate you!

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Thanks brotherman! Just wish I lived closer. Seriously, I’m retired military and would work for free just to learn the trade. Right now? I’m a junior hack, soon…I’ll be a senior hack, then floor sweeper, toilet cleaner, then I’ll get to hold a grinder! 🤣🤣🤡. I’m addicted to this “rustoration” Awesome stuff!

[@SuperchiefApache]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I’m now out the 10 count for the next 3-4 months. I had my right elbow operated on and they don’t want me lifting more than 5 pounds. This sucks!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@SuperchiefApache sorry to hear that....brush up or learn tig welding. Weld with good hand feed with healing hand. I had hand surgery 10 yrs ago after an accident.... been there....

[@T3glider]

Have you ever considered getting an old Porta Spot or new Lenco Spot resistance welder? It would seem to be ideal for the lap joints on these panels.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I just looked that up, looks very promising, thanks for the info !

[@rickjackson3414]

Nice work, as you always do. Very clean, you make it look so easy 😮

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@rickjackson3414 Thank you Mr. Jackson !! trust me it's just hard work.

[@vehdynam]

Absolutely great videos. I noticed you did not prep the new panels to bare metal before spot welding....Why don't you use cleco pins ? I presume the screw holes are also spot welded? Any time you can show a product you use really helps. I am in rural Canada and a lot of these items do not exist here. Many thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@vehdynam Good morning, thanks for the comment ! On the prep, if the edp coat is thin, it can be welded through, but I assure you every joint is prepped with leaving the edp coat in place, weld through primer, Epoxy, or some type of coating. Clecos, clecos will never secure a panel as tightly as screws, all holes are welded. Man I wish I lived in rual 🇨🇦 .... Thanks for the comment, and greetings from Texas !

[@georgehardy8165]

Hi Robert you do superior work, excellent job, it looks totally factory nobody will ever know can not wait to see the body when it is completely finished From your new subscribers and your new friends here in Lima Peru George & my wife Carmen

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I will try to live up to that comment ! thank you and greetings from Dallas Texas to you and family !

[@richcaseaxon]

I learned a valuable lessons many moons ago on my first quarter panel replacement in the late 80s- I did the replacement without confirming the door aligned. I only made that mistake once. 1966 Chevelle convertible, my buddy still has the car. There was no Guzzi Fab youtube channels back then, I guess because there was no internet back then LOL.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !! yeah nothing like doing something wrong.... as long as a guy learns.... been there plenty of times.

[@ClassicCarOverhaul]

Nice work as always, I could have used your videos 10 years ago when I did all the metal work on my 64 Impala. I have learned so much watching you videos now and could have used all the tips and tricks. But I managed to get it done, replaced the full floor with all the braces, both rockers, both quarter panels, trunk pan, deck filler and tail panels. I painted the car last year, now just trying to finish the interior and all the glass. Also I have videos on here of the progress but haven't uploaded an update in a while. Anyways thanks for your videos, I enjoy watching!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Nice ! send me the link you see the progress, that was alot of work you accomplished ! good job !

[@OldBeaters72]

Beautiful transformation. Thanks for sharing

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@OldBeaters72 thank you for supporting my channel !!!

[@craigwiest772]

Very nice. Learn something every time I watch.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@craigwiest772 That's awesome!! Thanks 👍

[@Alexander.dagreat]

All of your videos are my go to for building my 64ss convertible!! It is the gospel to me! Just need to learn more patience with the process Thanks!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You are going to do a great job, look at the repair in smaller parts instead of one big repair, plan it out and have fore thought, and work consistently and you will achieve your goal. If you have any questions leave them in the comment. Thanks !

[@SwiftRIBSAust]

Do you remove e-coat and epoxy the inner structure ?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

What time stamp are you looking at ?

[@djparn007]

Great work, Robert. You're making this car better than it came from the factory. 👍👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Bringing this puppy back to life ! Thanks I hope you and family had a good Labor Day.

[@blue32nu]

Do you ever do partial quarter repairs? If so, do you weld in place or fit up the new patch panel and remove the entire quarter to work? Excellent job as always and thanks for taking time to answer questions 😁

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Well I'm going to have to start doing more partial quarters.... the quality of the full quarters are getting to be so bad, 'm afraid to remove a complete quarter panel....Hey thanks for your support, I really appreciate you !!

[@IsmaelGomez-z5m]

Wow, some major work. Awsome fabrication!!! ❤ it!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!! yeah this one is pretty in-depth....

[@johnwolffe8473]

Top notch all the way

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !! I really appreciate the support !!

[@robsgarage69xw]

In past videos you've shown how you can use tig to simulate spot welds. Any reason you've chosen mig for these spot welds instead?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

No particular reason, sometimes it depends on the location, accessibility, or just how I'm setting up the panels. Thanks !

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Awesome job! Looking forward to the trunk area. Thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate you supporting the channel !

[@TheddreaJackson]

I'm still keeping up. It's awesome work 👏

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks, I appreciate you following along!

[@danjensen100]

Hey Robert, I love your videos and the quality work you do. I have a 64 4 door hardrop that I have been working on. Just curious as to what the ballpark average cost it is when you do all of the metal work on these early 60's Impalas. I know the range can be huge depending on how bad the car is, and if you would rather not mention the costs, I understand! TY, Dan Jensen

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@danjensen100 Thanks for supporting the channel !! Every vehicle really should be assessed before talking numbers. Thanks !

[@garya9875]

Excellent video - I really like the way you lay it out so it's easy to understand. I've gotta do a patch panel ( rear quarter) on my 08 Avalanche do you have any videos on something like that? Thanks for a great video.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm sorry I do not but the good news is it's the same method, if you go through my playlist I have other videos on quarter panel replacement. You will do a great job on your quarter panel, take your time, have some fore thought, and if you need help leave your question in the comments and I will answer the best that I can.

[@tracycolorado]

Killer dude

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@NigelWoods-u6v]

Amazing work can I just ask what size holes do you use for your plug welds and do you have your welder set higher than normal.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@NigelWoods-u6v Thanls a minimum 1/4" maximum 5/16" for the plug welds, yes I run pretty hot on the plug welds.

[@monadking2761]

Can you use etching primer because you mentioned sandable primer over the plug welds? Your work is very detailed and it's the kind of work I love to see. Great looking car now.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! yes you can use etching primer.

[@toddsigler882]

What size are your plug welds and where can I get the tool you used for the holes I normally drill them

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@toddsigler882 the company is named dent-fix it's a hole punch. Size is 1/4" to 5/16"

[@mikedeblanco9186]

Do you use .023 wire in your mig ?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

No, if your just starting out use .023 or.025, I use .035 across the board unless it's really thick metal. Thanks

[@jglgarage]

Muito bom seu trabalhio , estou restaurandio dois veiculos da linha Chevrolet e sigo seus videos como exemplo para meu trabalho saudações do brasil

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jglgarage 👍👍👍🙂

[@forthwithtx5852]

👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@forthwithtx5852 Thank you !!

[@garylietz6305]

Good information.......thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@garylietz6305 Thank you Sir!!

[@rsonweb2060]

I've watched all your chevy quarter panel videos many times. It looks so easy when you do it. I'm putting an 63 quarter panel (Impala is only available) on my 63 sedan. Due to differences in the cars and my abilities I cut it the length about 2 inches from the inside edge. I had made templates to check the width and body lines etc. on the new install. When I fit it up and clamp the top and rockers in place, I have about 1/4 inch gap between the back half the wheelhouse flange and the quarter panel flange. (I didn't have this problem on the drivers side) Like you pointed out on the fuel filler area, I get a distortion of the body lines if I clamp these gaps. Shall I just make new wheelhouse flanges that match the quarter panel? Any suggestions will help. Note that I've found that the new quarters don't match the front of truck drop panel which requires modification. Thanks Robert.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@rsonweb2060 Fit the outside make those lines match and tack into space. It's more important and less work for those to match first. Then modify the wheelhouse, it's much less visible, if that makes sense. Let me know if you have other questions

[@rsonweb2060]

@@guzzifabrication3448Thanks Robert, I will do that.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@rsonweb2060 👍

[@channelguzzi6762]

👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@BillyLintzenich-wf7sk]

I see that you sprayed or had someone else spray zinc chromate onto the frame. There was another restoration place that i saw years ago also put zinc chromate on places like inside the floor reinforcing bars. I know aircraft companies used to do that to military planes. I dont know if they still do that now. Other than keeping moisture from touching metal what advantages are there to using that?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Zinc chromate is a great rust preventative, good for sealing those areas.

[@andrewandrewa224]

Hi Robert, how did you remove the brazing that you mentioned?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Carefully grind out. Thanks

[@andrewandrewa224]

I used a small burr on my die grinder now I have gold flakes everywhere but it worked. Thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@andrewandrewa224 Awesome ! a vacuum works great on the flakes

[@derrickwebb7230]

Robert, I need to replace my a pillars what would be the best location to remove them

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Are replacements available or are you removing from a donor ?

[@derrickwebb7230]

@guzzifabrication3448 I have a set from a donor car. I have never seen those replaced before

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@derrickwebb7230 are you replacing them because of rust or collision damage? Is it the inner or the outer they are to pieces?

[@derrickwebb7230]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I have the entire a pillar from a donor car. The outer are rusted through