How to Fix BAD Door / Panel Gaps & Metal Finish - DIY Auto Resoration

1963 Impala Convertible Restoration Part 21
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[@briancarton1804]

Greetings from Ireland , Im 63 and when I was a child I saw a man do work like this fixing cars. I was too young to know I was witnessing a genius in action. Very few would be able to do this or even be bothered to do this standard of work today.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Mr. Carton ! your compliment is much appreciated, I try to be the best craftsman I can be, God gives everyone a skill set of some sort, it's our job to make the most of it. Unfortunately you are correct standards have fallen... but not with me. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and greeting from America !

[@samuelsmith2522]

I bet your customer is glad their vehicle went to you. Top notch work.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

One thing I can guarantee is I will be the best Craftsman that I possibly can be for all of my customers.

[@OldBondoBilly]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I like that!👍👍

[@garylivingston9052]

As long as you are getting paid very well for what you do $$$, too many people do restoration work way to cheap including myself..Lol Although i am getting better at charging an hourly rate that is more favorable for me.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@garylivingston9052 Give an estimate and try to hit it......... but if you do quality work, charge by the hour.......... you have to be fair to yourself and the customer.

[@sashiboy6899]

Thats a really nice fix! And no body filler!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir!

[@richardlarose1908]

Thanks a lot, great tips

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@joebob344]

This is the detail work that many don't wanna do but this is the detail work that makes your project look badass. Great job!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The funny part is the distance between doing a job correctly and half baked usually isn't that far.... whatever a person does they should take pride in it to be the best they can be. Thank you for the compliment !

[@efrainberrios8494]

Great video!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! I have about 180 videos, scroll through the playlist and see if there's anything else you like 👍

[@efrainberrios8494]

I subscribe to your Channel too!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@efrainberrios8494 Welcome aboard !

[@gladememmott3001]

This was awesome 😎👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!!

[@thyubernoob]

Awesome work! And you know puts your channel above most others? no annoying music! Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome thank you yeah promise no annoying music

[@jimh3362]

I have done this before on door gaps and it works really well. So much better than filler on a leading edge which will ultimately fail. Good luck to others.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yeah how many times have I seen low quality shops use filler for everything instead of metal..... hey thanks for supporting the channel

[@yona1948]

I have done this for over 55 years, and a mentor taught me to build use the edges one spot at a time and to make shapable brass spoons to hold behind the edges to backup and help absorb the heat ... I learned to set up the whole car and then move from one area to the next to keep heat down and stop burn thru ... great work. This should help newbies get a great start on diy body work ...

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Heck stop in at the shop anytime! I'd like to learn from you !

[@henrysmith8012]

This is the way i did mine. Great.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome !

[@user-nx7sc5ou1s]

Lefty...me too. Good video and I like your strive for perfection when original parts aren't available...thanks!

[@johnkelly6942]

It would be interesting if you could insert pictures of those locations on a completely original car to see what the fit was like from the factory

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Agreed! hey thanks for watching

[@customrefinishersaustralia4747]

Good to see some nice work. Bad Chad would've just bogged the edge.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@monadking2761]

Bad Chad uses coat hangers. The question I have, does he clean the metal off of them first? Probably not. You, sir, do good work, but you also forgot the file. lol.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@monadking2761 I guess I'm missing something, I finished the work with a file.... Thanks for the comment and compliment, really appreciate it !

[@Alexander.dagreat]

That is some MacGyver type stuff right there pretty impressive keep up the good work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Just getting it done !

[@adambergendorff2702]

Randomly stumbled onto your channel, do a lot of welding also, your pricing on materials was worth watching the whole video! Most people, including myself, wonder why there not making any money when they forget to see how much all the little consumables cost they forget to charge for.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yeah material prices are at the point where I have to start rethinking the jobs I will even consider taking on in the future, it's insane yeah it's really hurting small businesses....

[@OldBondoBilly]

I don’t actually watch many videos, but the good Lord saw fit to have this one catch my eye as I was going to my channel. I do the same thing, only different; but I like the way you do it to it. It looks like I can learn a thing or two on your channel, so I’m subbed. If I do something I learned on your channel, I’ll be shoutin’ you out😁😁

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! thanks for the sub !

[@adamdecker5785]

Year's of experience, and it shows, keep it coming, Robert.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I should be over 200 videos close to the first of the year thanks for watching and your support

[@alainbuerom8635]

job was nicely done by an EXPERT and this is beyond the reach of a weekend DIY'ers but unless you want to mess something you can proceed.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

If I can do it you can.... and I made the video for a step by step formula, with basic tools ( of course welder is required ) fore thought and patience it's acheivable.

[@ronbunker5778]

Wow, this is just what I needed to see! I have a gap just like this that I don't know what to do with it. Thanks!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I''m glad the video helped ! thanks for watching

[@benclarke6177]

Killing it as always, Robert!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir! and thank you for supporting the channel

[@glockman8091]

That’s craftsmanship at its finest.👍🏻

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Trying to earn my pay hey thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@VintRestGarage]

Really appreciate the tape tip and the weld rod trim taper. I knew about the weld rod already, but not that technique. Awesome!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Great ! I learn something new everyday, just passing it on. Thanks for watching !

[@Novarider72]

I do metal work as well. And I like that. You take the time and show the steps with patients and achieve a good quality outcome. Good stuff, man, God bless.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother !

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

I’m not too keen on the adding the welding stick, but your skill level is through the roof. You’re definitely top-tier. Have a blessed day.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir, blessings to you and family as well

[@rsonweb2060]

Thank you for thinking of us home restoration guys. I cannot afford a TIG. I'm still watching your wheel house and quarter panel videos. I will need to adjust my door gaps and now have knowledge of what I'll need to do. I've been wondering which wheels and disk you have been using. THANK YOU!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

If you have any questions I can help you with just leave them in the comments, I'll give you the best advice I can thank you for watching

[@johnny535is]

Another great video . Thanks sharing your knowledge.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Johnny !!!

[@geoffjackson7894]

Nicely done!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@mrpurcountry]

Really nice finish Robert

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@tucobenedicto1780]

Narrated extremely well.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@edsmith3317]

I just found this channel so glad learning so much can’t stop watching thanks

[@guzzifabrication3448]

This is video #182..... go through the playlists, there should be something you like.

[@deegan727]

I’m restoring a K5 Blazer and have been spending a lot of time getting gaps perfect on it. I went with new fenders too and had some minor fitment issues that I was able resolve like this. Also from the factory the door had a nasty a gap between the A pillar and widow frame. The center of that gap opened up wide and the ends were ok so there was no adjusting for it. I welded in rod and ground off any excess. So far it’s looking like it’s going to be a very straight with great gaps. Much better than what the factory did on trucks back then. I’m no pro but it’s nice to see some of what I’ve done the pros do.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome ! sounds like it's going to be a nice Blazer !

[@Okie-Tom]

Looks great! Fine work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks Okie-Tom !

[@papaloongie]

Thank you. Really enjoying your channel. I like doing these “heroic” restorations. They do take a lot of time Lol

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir they do......

[@michaeldixon908]

Nicely done! I learned a lot watching this video

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome ! that's what this channel is about, showing tips and tricks on auto body repair

[@papaloongie]

Hah!! My 63 Grand Prix has almost exactly the same shape door edge!! Great tips. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@guzzifabrication3448]

With aftermarket parts this really common.... Have a great New Year !

[@gerwin2943]

Very, very nice work - absolute professional, show car quality work

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@luislimasarmando]

Damn you deserve much more likes and subscribers. You are clear, you go to the point, not to much editing (completely unnecessary on some educational videos) Im from mexico and Im glad i learned your lenguaje to learn your explanations,just a clear 10 of 10 congrats for ur clear mind 👍🏽🔥

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! for the awesome comment ! I highly value your support !

[@Johnny-jn5kf]

Absolutely excellent, I learned so much thank you

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad I could share, hey thanks for supporting the channel

[@user-wz3wn8xx4q]

Beautiful!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@WaynesAdventure]

Very nice work 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@jamieK111]

Thank you for the excellent video. In other videis I've heard fix the gap with welding wire but never seen it demostrated. Great job clearly teaching it.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad you enjoyed the video !

[@deltabloo]

Thanks. I will be doing this on my Chevelle soon. Original fender replacement door skins. The body lines were not too great from the factory anyways so this video is just in time!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Chevelles.... my least favorite car to do body work on.....

[@deltabloo]

I gotta ask why?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@deltabloo just the Contour of the body I never really liked doing body work on, you have hard lines that roll into a curved round lines that crown that's a nightmare and time consuming to make look right and since everybodys favorite colors were either black or hunter green.....

[@deltabloo]

I agree! Seaming in a quarter panel is giving me fits! It’s got an inward roll then curves out! I got lucky and found a NOS panel for one side( it’s a convertible)..but I’m sweating the other side! Also the front fender / door/ rocker intersection never looked good on these cars out the door from the factory, but your videos are excellent tutorials! Thanks and keep ‘em coming please!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes sir thanks for all your support

[@artbutler6785]

Great Job!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!!

[@AintScaredGarage]

This is very helpful to me on my old Ford truck, the previous owner wrecked it many times and you can no longer adjust the doors because the cab is so out of wake, but I can use this to fix the gaps

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm really glad the video could help you !

[@michaelkorolev2115]

Stumbled across this and glad I did. Thank you for sharing this. I’m trying to build up my skill level. And this really helps. Your explanation is excellent. I was working in a shop that did fake restoration work. It unfortunately was more concerned about time line . And I’d actually get in trouble for “ cutting out the good rust” , scolded for hammer and dolly work. And 1/2” of bondo was acceptable. I’ve seen actual inches used. I could go on and on . People need to research the shop before dropping off their dream. I quit working there for those reasons. But my old boss says you can’t see under the paint .

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's part of the motivation behind this channnel to show how work should be done, really don't like those underhanded types.....

[@conceptalfa]

You sure can see under the paint with the paint and bondo measuring device!!!

[@egancraneriggingservicesin9142]

thats a great idea, never thought of that all the aftermarket stuff does not fit well

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad to help !

[@jeffreylonigro4081]

Another awesome video!! Great work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!! Jeffrey Lonigro

[@benodell9675]

A great idea love it

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@69mustang]

Earn a new subscriber. Excellent video!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Welcome aboard !

[@anthonysaoulidis6340]

Great work. I need to tackle this on a project that I am working on.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! is yours a 63 also?

[@alicenaillis9412]

Yea I've had problems with aftermarket parts too

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Sorry to hear that brother but that's just how this is now.... quality is gone

[@rodparker4514]

Nnice work young man , more please !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir ! Thanks for supporting the channel !

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Great tip usable in many situations

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@paulconsalvo7574]

Great video thank you....

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thank you for leaving an awesome comment !

[@patrickmerriman2952]

Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@sackvilleweldingservices]

Great work young man, greetings from England, UK.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! Hello from 🇺🇸

[@mikeferraro8917]

Very impressive! This shows just how much time and labor goes into an elite restoration!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Very valid over looked point ! good work is time and labor intensive. Thanks for pointing that out !

[@alicenaillis7382]

Nice trick, very solid repair.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! my goal is quality.

[@jeremyolson2596]

Awesome video and Happy Thanksgiving brother!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother !

[@Mark-um7ey]

Nice job bro! Good to see actual restoration work and not mud daubers. People freak out when they see a rough estimate for restoration. "But I've got all new parts" lol yeah that's the problem sometimes. Most of the repro parts won't bolt up without mods much less actually fit, hours apon hours of labor to do what you just did and when finished it looks like you stripped the ecoat and bolted it on to the customer

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You hit the nail on the head brother ! The aftermarket parts just get worse and worse. And people really don't realize how much work it takes to make it look like it hasn't been touched.....

[@Mark-um7ey]

@@guzzifabrication3448 yeah I noticed that. I just bought a decklid for my 69 Camaro and the box was labeled "decklid suitable for a 69 Camaro" hahahaha yeah so is a tarp but doesn't mean it is right. At that point I knew I was screwed lol suitable for lol gotta love the Chinesium

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@Mark-um7ey Wow...... the whole thing is done.....

[@Bayuhutamamotor]

Keren cara kerjanya hasilnya luar biasa ini,mantap salam otomotif

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's what she said

[@user-ze9ku1wq1r]

I had the same problem on my 1964 Impala watch u corrected it THANKS

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !!

[@douglashart5059]

I'm really enjoying your channel and your tips and methods. Thank you for the time!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir for supporting my channel !

[@rickb8538]

Impressive! Thanks for the tips.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! stay tuned more on the way

[@steveguest8028]

Thats fantastic looks so much better 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yeah I coulkdn't let it go like that ...... Thanks for watching !

[@randywl8925]

I don't do body work but i love learning. Very nice results. 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@johnsmalling2982]

I have been considering how to fix the same gap you worked on, only the fender is fiberglass. So obvious that adding metal to the door is a better and stronger solution than trying to add to the fender! And this video shows it really isn't as hard as I was worrying about. Thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You can absolutely do it, just take your time. Think about what you're doing and you will be very successful. Good luck on your project !

[@supergreasyhead]

Wow, I’m a welder of 8 years and always wondered how to correctly fill/correct gaps on my 64’ impala. Thank you so much for this great idea. I wouldn’t have thought of tig filler rod. Did you use 1/8th rod? Thanks!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir it was an eighth inch rod, hey thanks for watching

[@TheRaulr151]

Just great!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

Dope! Thanks for the tips bro. Appreciate your videos and thoroughness 👌

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey I appreciate you supporting the channel it means a lot

[@steeltree-fabricatingandcu3796]

To finish the gap I use a air saw with a saws all blade I fold 80 grit sticky file paper over the blade instant air file/ air sander that can sand both sides of the gap at once especially when a gap is a little to tight

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Ok

[@robertmorrison886]

Awesome 👍

[@mustangal8534]

I'll be trying to do some gapping on a trunk lid this winter, this will definitely help me to do it. Thanks

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You absolutely can do it !

[@BriantheLionNZ]

Wow, thank you so much for your video. I have a 57 chevy after someone gouged down one side, the door and panels are miles apart like the door is now too small. Building out the door with wire to make the top and bottom of the door a little wider is a far better solution than using fibreglass and bondo. This will work out great for me so cheers.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm glad this could help ! Thanks for the comment and supporting my channel, good luck on your 57 repair !

[@BriantheLionNZ]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Your welcome, I did have a question about the wire you used - what is that? Is that like some think welding wire or something else?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@BriantheLionNZ ER70S tig welding filler rod, it comes in 1/16, 3/32, 1/8

[@BriantheLionNZ]

@@guzzifabrication3448 thanks so much buddy, I know where I can get me some of those regards from Brian

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@BriantheLionNZ You can pick tig welding filler rod at any welding supply store.

[@davidimrie6916]

Very nice work. Nice methodical approach to getting a good fit. I love it.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍👍

[@tamusbaby]

Wow!! Fkn ey Thank You for a goddam great vid. I was looking for something like this. Im new to fabbing and welding and have come across a gap issue. Thank You for posting!!! Great explanation and craftsmanship.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey brother glad I could help !

[@jorgeeusquiano5686]

Nice work bro car is coming out nice

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The Impala is turning out really really nice, there have been a lot of issues and it's going very slowly but we are getting it done

[@jamesromboldsr1852]

Looking amazing

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@r1lark]

Excellent how-to video. Thank you!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks, I'm getting close to 200 videos on KZbin. Check some of them out like and share

[@JohnVHLife]

Great info, appreciate it.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !

[@jjohns17]

Nice breakdown of this process! Thanks for showing the materials and cost layout too. Have you considered doing a total cost summary video for this project once it is complete?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! a total cost break down..... I don't know if I have the heart to......

[@jjohns17]

Lol! I can imagine! I also could see confidentiality of the customer. Regardless of what the bill comes to, it's priceless work! @@guzzifabrication3448

[@heidenfelderkustoms1502]

I always rood a rod and started tacking it. You can easily shape it while it’s hot from the tack. I just carefully worked it along the edge as a tack. Same end results

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍

[@miltoncostakis799]

Hi Robert, looking good.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks Milton !

[@Outsidethemoon9999]

Nice work

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@stephengordon8968]

That's nice , turned great !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks @stephengordon8968 !

[@streetglidehd6888]

Thank you very much. Very well done professional work along with a great job at explaining the process. Very beneficial to projects I am currently working on.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! I'm glad you can use the trick

[@kr2513]

Nice job man. I’ve seen those Y gaps on factory original cars too. Cars made on a Friday or rush jobs. Who did you buy your fenders off of?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! that fender came from Classic Industries.

[@stevecanyon23]

Thanks a lot for uploading this video! I might need this How-To on my 1968 Camaro project. Mockup assembly is upcoming and I am curious how the front sheetmetal will fit, especially in that area shown and the door to front fender gaps.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

If they are after market parts, fit is a toss up.... but they can be made perfect. Good luck on your project !

[@stevecanyon23]

@@guzzifabrication3448 thanks! Yes they're aftermarket, from AMD. Measurements look quite okay vs. original fenders and doors. Let's see, thx for wishing me luck 😎

[@stephenwoods2560]

The penalty of inferior aftermarket panels when choice isn't an option is quite obvious there.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir...

[@scottsullivan1464]

Your videos are fantastic

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@vehdynam]

Great information. Do you have a video showing a cowl replacement ? Thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I had some camera malfunctions on that one..... definitely make indepth video on the next one.

[@bosty1984Fleetwood]

My gas on my fleetwood are like these once I get car set up I'm differently going to go through it like these

[@bill3641]

I'm curious, you mentioned that the finished door gap looks wide on camera, but is right where you want it. What is the actual width ? 3/16,1/4,5/16 ? Great work being done here .

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I usually rough set the gaps at 3/16 I still have some adjustability forward and backwards a standard paint stick works great for rust setting it for whatever reason on video the gap looks huge but it's not

[@bill3641]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Thanks for the clarification. I really admire your expertise.

[@hectorraigosa7149]

Good tips for minor gap rapairs.. however, the time consumed on preparation, after market repops.. etc. It isn't worth it. I bought a low rider with original sheet metal and rust free. Switched frame, resprayed original color. In 3 months was out the door as original.. quick 60k profit..

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! but the thing is you lucked into a deal like that.... an original - rust free - car that you can just spray and flip AND make 60k..... I'm happy you hit a home run triple..... but that is no where near the normal...... good luck finding those cars everyday.

[@user-ze9ku1wq1r]

I had that same problem outstanding

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@ChristerJohansson-ic5be]

Tanks for nice video,,,,

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Mr Johansen

[@onomatopoeidia]

Very nice

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@onomatopoeidia]

@@guzzifabrication3448 working on a 1968 Australian made Morris Mini Van so can almost walk through the gaps here :) think I’ll use a coat hanger as filler haha

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@onomatopoeidia Those are definitelty unique looking, I've worked on a few Morris minors

[@navyguy9250]

Masterful skills... what's going on with this project? Waiting for the next video...

[@guzzifabrication3448]

In progress... thanks for the comment !

[@JamesSmith-kg8xg]

Out. Standing. Work SIR

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you I really appreciate that thanks for watching

[@JamesSmith-kg8xg]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Always!!! In these stages on my 64 2 dr!! Very informative!!