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

1963 Impala Convertible Restoration Part 21
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[@robertmorrison886]

Awesome 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@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.

[@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 !

[@quayquon]

Dude you’re heaven sent . Man I was wracking my brain trying to figure out what was going on. Hopped on KZbin and I kid you not your video was in my Algorithm.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@quayquon KaaaaBoooom !! That's awesome ! hey if you run into anything leave your questions in the comment I'll do my best to help you out

[@quayquon]

What type of rod are you using and where can I purchase it ?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@quayquon this is 1/8 TIG welding rod er70s you can buy it at any welding supply store

[@quayquon]

@ ok thanks

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@quayquon if you have any other questions don't hesitate...

[@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 !

[@phoenixblack1220]

Master quality work, sir! Absolute perfection!

[@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.

[@RobbiRocks]

This is bloody amazing, You've explained everything so clearly, Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@egancraneriggingservicesin9142]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad to help !

[@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

[@sashiboy6899]

Thats a really nice fix! And no body filler!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir!

[@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 !

[@johnnygarcia71]

Thanks for posting i collect impalas i have 1959 thr 1965 i have 2 1963 impala convertibles and 1964 impala convertible and other classic cars always good to see different tricks to make it work have a Great Blessed Day

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! Really appreciate the comment !! Really nice collection!❤

[@busmirror]

Hey! Look who has a new belt sander!! Smart man....

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@busmirror 👍👍

[@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 !

[@kevinsimpson6755]

Have this exact issue with the restoration on a 70 Chevelle using aftermarket fenders. What an awesome video and gives me the ambition to tackle it myself. Thanks so much!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !! If you have any questions leave them in the comments and I will do my best to help.

[@StevesConsul]

I can't believe this popped up today because I have been scratching my head all day with a very similar problem on my old ford Consul. I think I will be using that technique on the bottom of the wing (Fender). Thanks for posting this it’s a great help, the simple solutions are always the best.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@StevesConsul That's awesome!! I'm glad the video helped !

[@richardlarose1908]

Thanks a lot, great tips

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@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 !

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Great tip usable in many situations

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@DavidNicholas-p2l]

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

[@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 !

[@SkyJeep701]

Well done again! Thank you for pricing out the consumables, add in the PPE and specialty tools and the project cost will increase beyond what many DIYers expected. Oh and don’t forget the hearing protection when you discuss PPE!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Material prices are insane and only getting worse... Thanks for the comment ! and supporting the channel !

[@StewartSwitzer]

thanks for these videos; you are a master!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for supporting and watching !

[@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......

[@Alexander.dagreat]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Just getting it done !

[@jeffreylonigro4081]

Another awesome video!! Great work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!! Jeffrey Lonigro

[@Okie-Tom]

Looks great! Fine work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks Okie-Tom !

[@rodparker4514]

Nnice work young man , more please !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir ! Thanks for supporting the channel !

[@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 !

[@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 !

[@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

[@sackvilleweldingservices]

Great work young man, greetings from England, UK.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! Hello from 🇺🇸

[@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 !

[@patrickmerriman2952]

Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@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 !

[@vanhelsinki5589]

Top Shelf!!! Great tips! You make it look too easy! Thanks!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@benclarke6177]

Killing it as always, Robert!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir! and thank you for supporting the channel

[@BugeyeBob-zt6ne]

Thanks for including the materials cost info. Those prices might seem high, but it's the difference between buying a lot of cheap stuff and having to burn through it (at a higher total cost) or buying quality stuff once.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@BugeyeBob-zt6ne Thanks ! The bad part is whatever the price was in the video.... it's probably gone up since then..... Thanks for the comment !

[@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 !

[@glockman8091]

That’s craftsmanship at its finest.👍🏻

[@guzzifabrication3448]

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

[@steveguest8028]

Thats fantastic looks so much better 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

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

[@gladememmott3001]

This was awesome 😎👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!!

[@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

[@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 !

[@henrysmith8012]

This is the way i did mine. Great.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome !

[@alicenaillis7382]

Nice trick, very solid repair.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! my goal is quality.

[@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

[@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....

[@rickb8538]

Impressive! Thanks for the tips.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! stay tuned more on the way

[@mrpurcountry]

Really nice finish Robert

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@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 !

[@stevekadisak]

Beautiful!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@johnny535is]

Another great video . Thanks sharing your knowledge.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Johnny !!!

[@artbutler6785]

Great Job!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!!

[@randywl8925]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@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

[@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.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Great Tips !!! Thank you very much for sharing !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for supporting the channel !

[@JJj-xratedgt]

& THANK U FOR SHARRING! CHEERS

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍👍

[@garyjones980]

Absolutly awesome job. Ive never seen rhis beore, great idea for better clearences, thanks for sharing.😊

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !!

[@Johnny-jn5kf]

Absolutely excellent, I learned so much thank you

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad I could share, hey thanks for supporting the channel

[@benodell9675]

A great idea love it

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@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 !

[@WaynesAdventure]

Very nice work 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@tucobenedicto1780]

Narrated extremely well.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@gerwin2943]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@timwest9300]

I love it thank you for your time sir , you are great

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@AZ_GoatRanch]

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 !

[@jeremyolson2596]

Awesome video and Happy Thanksgiving brother!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother !

[@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

[@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

[@TheddreaJackson]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !!

[@geoffjackson7894]

Nicely done!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@davidimrie6916]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍👍

[@anthonysaoulidis6340]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! is yours a 63 also?

[@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

[@ChristerJohansson-ic5be]

Tanks for nice video,,,,

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Mr Johansen

[@stephengordon8968]

That's nice , turned great !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks @stephengordon8968 !

[@scottsullivan1464]

Your videos are fantastic

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@JJj-xratedgt]

Beauty! Care patience and skills pays YUR bill$!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's an AWESOME comment, Thanks !!!!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

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

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey I appreciate you supporting the channel it means a lot

[@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 !

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.....

[@monadking2761]

Nice job! I was wondering if you were going to use a file and you did. It's looking good.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@paulconsalvo7574]

Great video thank you....

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thank you for leaving an awesome comment !

[@Bayuhutamamotor]

Keren cara kerjanya hasilnya luar biasa ini,mantap salam otomotif

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's what she said

[@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.

[@69mustang]

Earn a new subscriber. Excellent video!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Welcome aboard !

[@TheRaulr151]

Just great!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@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 !

[@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 😎

[@jonjones-v5d]

You do your work and produce your videos in a way that Really Encourages us non-professionals to jump in, give it a try, and not just settle for what out-of-the-box replacement sheet metal gives you! THX!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

This comment means the world to me, Thanks !!!

[@JohnVHLife]

Great info, appreciate it.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !

[@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