How to Fix a Bent Frame - Suspension Full Rebuild - Check square - Powdercoat D.I.Y.Auto Restoration

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I haven't really seen a lot of videos addressing this topic, so I put one together for you ! Thank you to all of my followers and supporters ! I appreciate ALL of you.

[@santoscamacho3361]

Wow Robert!..You read my mind!..I was literally today looking up on how to straighten out bent frames or how to bend them back into place!..I was under the car the other day and saw a bend in it. Thanks again!🎉

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@santoscamacho3361 Nice I'm glad the video hit at just the right time !

[@jeffmesser796]

Such a clean shop even while you’re working! And clean parts to work with. Shows discipline and professionalism. Wish you were neighbor. Ha

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jeffmesser796 That's an awesome comment I really appreciate you thanks for watching and supporting the channel ! Yeah the shop gets cleaned every day before going home.

[@raymondtrotter4655]

✝️ Truck Driver Ray here. Great video as well. Thank You for the lesson. Im sure there was no torque # mentioned. Torque spechs are per vehicle guys and gals so always follow them per vehicle. Thanks. Keep em coming. Truck Driver Ray out ✝️ .

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@raymondtrotter4655 all of the hardware is aftermarket and it may even be a slightly higher or lower grade bolt so factory torque specs really don't apply.

[@MichaelAllan01]

Robert, another totally excellent video pal! So impressive and informative. Far superior to any other automotive metal fabrication/repair channels that I've encountered. Good job brother~

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@MichaelAllan01 That's an awesome comment I really appreciate it !! Thanks for following and supporting the channel !

[@jonathanvidal3073]

Nice work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jonathanvidal3073 Thank you Sir !

[@alicenaillis8048]

🔨 thanks for another great video

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@alicenaillis8048 Thank you I really appreciate the support !

[@samuelsmith2522]

I was looking for a good video about this for a while, finally this one came up, thanks awesome video!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@samuelsmith2522 Great, I'm glad the video helped !!

[@robertcounts5300]

HELLO TEXAS Arkansas here! Great video thanks!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! Really appreciate it Arkansas !

[@boonieg2460]

❤

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@boonieg2460 Thanks !!

[@jonjones-v5d]

Great vid! Super easy tip to use the chisel or any proper sized round stock and vise grips, to get the height needed for a more precise measurement. I made a home 'tram gauge' from 1" square tube, and 1/4" round stock, to replace some missing mid-mounts on an F-Body front subframe. Got it to 1/16" square, better than factory! THX!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for sharing your 'tram gauge' tip !

[@johnkelly6942]

This was very helpful. I’m just about done with the repairs/modifications on my 1955 Chevrolet frame, time to test fit all the new chassis pieces and decide on finishes. Your chassis looked really good, factory like.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@johnkelly6942 Awesome I'm glad you enjoyed the video !

[@raymondantonio4145]

Awesome video Robert, very informative on how to check and repair a frame, you show how important it is to make sure your frame is square, throws everything else off if it isn’t. Thanks again for the video and tips!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@raymondantonio4145 Yes it seems this subject is always overlooked and it's the most important and first thing that should be done in a restoration. Thanks for supporting the channel I really appreciate you.

[@IsmaelGomez-z5m]

Nicely done. 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@IsmaelGomez-z5m Thank you Sir !!!

[@volms2286]

I have been subscribed & following you for quite a while. You have given me the confidence to tackle so many projects on my 63'. Your videos are always honest and full of detail. Thank you for your content!!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@volms2286 That comment really makes my day ! Thank you Sir for taking the time to tell me, I appreciate you being subscribed and following my channel, yes you absolutely can do the work yourself ! Thank you again

[@jessekarjalainen5027]

Greetings from Finland !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jessekarjalainen5027 Hello Finland ! greetings from your friend in Dallas Texas.

[@allan-mw7op]

Once again another great video ! very high standards and quality work !! this is going to be an awesome project,😎😎

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@allan-mw7op Thank you Sir ! Really appreciate you following the channel !

[@numbskullskills]

lookin good. the weather striping glue gunk great tip, thanks man

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@numbskullskills can you email me at [e-mail]

[@ST-cy6we]

No time to watch tonight.. I'll be back on the weekend to catch this video.. Thanks Robert!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@ST-cy6we Thanks I'll be here !

[@djparn007]

Thank you, Robert. 👍👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@djparn007 can you email me at [e-mail]

[@TheddreaJackson]

Awesome Awesome

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@TheddreaJackson Thanks !! ❤️

[@jaymavrick7433]

that frame looks awesome

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jaymavrick7433 Thank you sir !!

[@shawnbins203]

I dig your content on this channel. Keep up the great work! Only thing I would suggest about front suspension is- I would not recommend tightening those control arm bushings until the weight/load of the engine/trans car is assembled. The bushings are designed with the teeth on them to bite into their final resting place.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@shawnbins203 Hey thanks for following the channel I really appreciate you and thanks for the info.

[@ncstonecrew]

Man, learning so much for my ‘63 wagon

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome !!!

[@jamescunningham5641]

Robert - former front end and alignment man here (retired): save, tape together and label (which side, back or front etc) all the shims you remove from the upper control arms on GM full sized cars of this era. I sure you do this but, yea, teachable moment for the countless viewers who consider you their guru. Makes initial alignment after restoration easier - as a place to start.

[@jamescunningham5641]

Yea - you’re getting there as my guru as well.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jamescunningham5641 Hey that's great information ! thank you Sir !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jamescunningham5641 Thanks ! just trying to be a good craftsman and pass on what little I know to help others !

[@kengough5186]

Super video as usual!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@kennethengstrom9261]

Great video and nice work as always👌

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

Thank you

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@kennymcquinkiss8292 Thank you and thank you for the comment !

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Robert. Excellent video as usual. I have a question. It looks like there's about a 2 inch band of metal welded to the top of the frame rails. Is that something that you did for strength or was that factory because it's a convertible?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@johngersna3263 Good morning what is the timestamp I will go back and take a look

[@johngersna3263]

​@@guzzifabrication3448Robert, it's from about 34:40 on. It looks like it's stitched on top of the frame. I was just curious.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@johngersna3263 Someone else added that I pointed it out to the owner, he wanted to leave in place for added strength.

[@johngersna3263]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Thank you. 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@johngersna3263 👍

[@richcaseaxon]

Another excellent video, thanks! I was wondering about the front brakes, if he was going to keep drum or go disc, guess we'll find out soon. And yes, allergies are kicking recently! Cheers from Granbury.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@richcaseaxon hey thanks for the comment I really appreciate the support looks like we're going in the disc brake conversion direction, smart move. Shout out to Granbury Texas !

[@terryrobison]

How would you tackle a frame with a box section where you don't have easy access?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

What needs to repaired and where ? sometimes it's necessary to remove the body from the frame. Thanks

[@terryrobison]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I am in the process of restoring a MGA roadster. The frame is 14 gauge, lyonsgarages.com/images/sing4.jpg Cheers

[@terryrobison]

@@guzzifabrication3448 It's an MGA. The chassis has some dents, but there is no access like C channel. I tried welding on some washers, and a slide hammer. They used 14 gauge steel, perhaps drilling access holes opposite and attempt to push it out, then welding them over could be a possible solution. The chassis has been separated from the body. Regards.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@terryrobison You will have to use a torch with a heating tip and maybe have to use a frame machine to tie the body and make pulls while heating .

[@timswitzer792]

No I can hopefully check my bug tunnel to make sure it didnt get tweaked!! Thanks Robert!! Any other suggestions or things to watch for when checking squareness on frame?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes, with the frame rails level, check the height at all 4 corners.

[@billk5727]

Did you have to repair or weld in the area where the rubber body bushings contact the metal ? I have found that a lot of metal in that area is usually quite thin from corrosion. Great video and tips as usual. Bill

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@billk5727 Yes I had to perform that repair that's pretty common. I lost the footage so I didn't put it in the video, I really wanted to show that repair hey thank you for watching and supporting the channel I appreciate you !

[@cabotbroughton7458]

Robert, very informative with excellent tips. One mistake I made task as a first timer was being too excited when picking up my frame from the powder coater and not noticing till later that they had not cleaned out the sand blasting grit well before coating and it shows up as bands of sandpaper like roughness. It bugs me every time I see it! Did you keep the original brake lines for patterns?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@cabotbroughton7458 wow I am sorry to hear that happened to you... My main goal is always quality and craftsmanship no matter what I'm doing they should have caught that... And yes I keep all of the old hardware brake lines one of each part as a guide for the finish out. Thanks for supporting and following my channel I really appreciate you

[@Flyonthewall79]

Great information like always. I am wondering when you source out the hardware. Do you take measurements and just go to store to get them, or do places sell kits. I also assume these are grade 8?. Thank you again for all your hard work and time.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@Flyonthewall79 I'm always very particular over hardware I will measure out the proper length and choose yellow or silver zinc, stainless, chrome depending on the application hey thanks for having a sharp eye and noticing

[@teabelly1565]

I really enjoyed this vid, nice clean work, however I'm surprised at not seeing the use of a torque wrench anywhere.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@teabelly1565 thanks for watching!

[@Oop_0000]

Does heat in this instance compromise the strength of the metal?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@Oop_0000 No, thanks for the comment and watching !