How to Fix BAD Hood / Fender Gap FAST & EASY ! DIY Auto Restoration

[@mitchd949]

How do you know someone is really skilled at their vocation? They make the difficult look easy. Nice work, Robert!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Trying to be the craftsman I can. Thanks !!!

[@autofanaticcars]

Awesome work man

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's an awesome compliment ! Thanks !!

[@ryanhorsley9965]

Beautiful work. Nicely presented unlike similar creators who take hours to demonstrate the same concepts. Subscribed!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I value your subscription ! Thanks !

[@bobbymolak3364]

Thanks Guzzi…Very Helpful and informative for All of Us .❤️❤️🙏✌🏼

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@KS_Husker]

So helpful. You make everything look simple. Thanks for posting this.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@jeffhopper3526]

Very well paced video. Enjoying seeing the process. Thanks,

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@scottsullivan1464]

Pure precision! Awesome

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@fireball7671]

Just discovered your channel and I love the way you show close up and in detail how to do things. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. Love what your doing man!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate that ! thanks for supporting the channel !

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Fantastic! Sure am glad to have found your channel. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm glad you are here, your support is appreciated !!

[@gladememmott3001]

This was super super super appreciated thank you 😊😊😊😊😊

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hope the video helped in your repairs !

[@JJj-xratedgt]

Another FINE JOB SEN'SAY

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Just trying to pass on knowledge brother thanks for watching

[@MrFireman164]

Nice work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@glennwilbur2546]

Thats awesome to see those tips to add a little more professionalism to that home restoration project that otherwise might have been deemed close enough !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks, brother that's what this channel is all about, passing on and sharing knowledge to help out others.

[@edsmachine93]

Very nice work. JustMoparJoe sent me over. I just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing the process. Have a great day.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome thank you for the sub and welcome to the family

[@Samuel_el_toro]

You are a surgeon. I am impressed

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's a very generous comment thank you !

[@ew4445]

🤣😂🤣 I’m laughing with joy at the fact you did another Power House, Fact Packed, SIMPLE, BIG money SAVER video in just over 10 MINUTES!!! Gold, Absolute Bloody GOLD!!! 🤣😂🤣 THANK YOU, AGAIN!! 👍😎👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for all your support !🙂

[@ST-cy6we]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks you and family as well !

[@aros007z]

Awesomeness

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@mcy1122]

A video from Robert… unexpected Thanksgiving treat!🙏🏽

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@tamusbaby]

Another great vid.. Thank You Brother...great explanation!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate the support ! hey have a great new year

[@jonathanvidal3073]

Thanks great video!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@miltoncostakis799]

Happy Thanksgiving Robert!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks Milton ! you and family as well !

[@johnlindsay6039]

Great instructional videos, Robert! Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Mr. Lindsay !

[@prorebuilder]

Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

Happy thanksgiving bro

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother !

[@davidbrown-55]

Great vids. You do fine work. Happy Turkey day!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I haven't heard turkey day in a long time ! that's what we always called it in the family.

[@Juliovee123]

Happy thanksgiving Robert Keep up the good work

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother you too !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

How's your project coming along ?

[@Juliovee123]

@@guzzifabrication3448slowly but surely chief. Only missing a couple pieces for the front clip but I have to source some 59 el Camino specific outer wheel houses off a parts car because the previous owner cut into the the wheel house/tub and welded the replacement quarters about two inches up the quarter panel instead of on the factory lip (that they cut off getting the old quarter off) that the wheel houses have. Lots of patience is the key haha !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@Juliovee123 sounds like you've got everything in hand I'm moving in the right direction !

[@OldBondoBilly]

Yay!😁😁

[@guzzifabrication3448]

😉

[@jeremyolson2596]

Thanks for the good tips!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for supporting the channel brother !

[@kennethgray3794]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! I really love your work. I appreciate you sharing your skills

[@guzzifabrication3448]

A BIG thank you ! and happy holidays to you and yours !

[@rodrigoflores2905]

Beautiful repair man ,appreciate your videos👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@jackm.3666]

Thank you Robert. You do a great job explaining and showing the steps involved. Liked the material list too.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I will start including a list when possible, in agreement I think it helps ! Thanks for watching !

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for the support !

[@koutros100]

Nice work sir

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !

[@mra2957]

Thanks for taking the time to show all the needed steps. I need to do this to my Vw bus door gap that I just can’t get square and straight!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

First, major question has the vehicle been in a collision? Are there any signs of that someone previously worked on the vehicle? And are you using aftermarket parts? Any one of those 3 questions can cause you major issues. Figure that out before you start cutting and welding. If you run into something , ask a question in the comments , I'll do my best to answer it for you

[@johnmilner7603]

Nice job. Even though I did a bit of body work back in the 70’s while in HS and College I still enjoy watching tricks done by a master. 😮

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's a generous compliment ! Thanks !

[@UnconventionalMetal]

Excellent idea Robert, I’ll be doing this on my Blazer.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey glad to share thanks for watching

[@BZ-SP]

Nice work

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@egancraneriggingservicesin9142]

I which youtube was around 30 years ago, I restored a 1968 Camaro with all aftermarket parts, had some bad gaps but never thought of what you do, awesome thanks for the knowledge

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Just passing on what someone taught me, thanks brother

[@tinygaragefab]

Love your content, my dude! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Happy to share, Thanks !

[@toons3115]

Thank you 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad to help thanks for watching

[@mistersniffer6838]

I know what needs to be done but never done it. Nice to see someone do it first, thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍

[@prestongaines2301]

These have been very helpful, tank you for your time. I've done a ton of rust repair and small patches, but as I'm about to hang the body panels with some aftermarket stuff, I was curious what a good approach was, and these have been invaluable.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome thank you for leaving the comment I hope this helps happy new year

[@rodriguezrodriguez9392]

Thank you for another great video, keep them coming. 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for supporting the channel

[@jodaddysdodgegarage3533]

Nice. 😎

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@gibsonexplorer8777]

Awesome video just like all of them wish I would have found your channel last year! I can do the metal work that you show but I have learned so much from you on way better tools to use plus I am know where as good as you lol your work is perfect and you do it fast! God bless you, brother, and keep the videos coming please.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I am glad you can learn from the content, it's about passing things on brother !

[@benclarke6177]

Wow!! What a difference!!! You make it look so easy - the hallmark of a true pro! Love it, Robert! Awesome job!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks @benclarke6177 ! I really appreciate the compliment !

[@jjohns17]

Excellent tutorial. I had the exact same problem with an aftermarket fender fitting my OE hood on my 62. I also had terrible line matching with the aftermarket panel to my OE headlight trim panel. That was the point where I got POed and repaired my original fender (collision damage and minor rust). I plan to resell the aftermarket panel on FB marketplace.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yeah, I'm having to change the way I work in the shop becuase of the terrible quality aftermarket parts available..... project I can't get or use the existing original parts I have to pass on taking on those jobs..... shame.....

[@JimsFastbackGarage]

Most excellent!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !@@JimsFastbackGarage

[@markweber7275]

Thank you for your work. Explained perfectly for us novices. Looking forward to future projects.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm glad to share thanks for supporting the channel sharing the video with tremendously help me out

[@shooterchief]

Nice work. Thx for putting these type of videos together for us to learn from. Curious you went from bare metal to primer… did you do an epoxy coat or just 2k primer?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The PPG K36 primer I use is a direct to metal primer.

[@jraposo911]

Very nice educational video😊JR

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! Thank you !

[@frankkennedy5361]

Most impressive. Final result was awesome. I just found out about your channel, I’m hooked now. Looking forward to learning more from you. Good, not overly done, explanation in sync with your work. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for supporting the channel ! welcome aboard.

[@edchamberlain8073]

👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !

[@johnkelly6942]

Painter’s gonna love that.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍

[@ChristerJohansson-ic5be]

Very nice work and Happy thanksgiving to you

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Mr. Johansson.

[@masterofnonetv8361]

Great tips! Im currently doing a 66 mustang and trying to do proper metal work so I can stay away from using filler and man, with these aftermarket panels its a ton of work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad to hear "proper metalwork" ! not a lot of that going around

[@nissmoguy]

what did you spray up inside the quater for rust prevention on the seam weld?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

P.O.R.15, epoxy + paint, or raptor liner, one of the 3 is how the inside areas are always finished out

[@samuelsmith2522]

Is it even worth buying after market parts or should I just find the original?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Only if originals cannot be found..........

[@jeffreylonigro4081]

Very nice. Currently restoring a 96 Dodge Cummins. Welded in new cab corners, inner and outer floor pans, fenders, bedsides and four of six cab mounts had to be replaced. When I shut the door, The curved part of the passenger door near the cab corner vent on the pillar with the door latch/strike hits the rocker right on the curve. I don’t think cutting the cab corner is the answer. I was planning on skinning the doors. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Wish I could paste a picture.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Send a picture to [e-mail]

[@keithroute8906]

Nice job, just one thing. It looks like you went from a tight gap to a loose one. Keep in mind that the metal shrinks a tiny bit from the welding. What looked perfect after the cut appeared on the video to shrink after welding and that bottom edge appeared to be a larger gap than the gap going forward. Maybe the camera angle? Hopefully.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Camera angle, thanks for watching

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

Awesome job, where did you get your curved flap discs from? Who's the maker?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!, Northern tool

[@robertruano1871]

Robert was the defect in the hood or the fender, I have original fenders but aftermarket hood?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Fender

[@jessicaandadamlawson4979]

I would love to talk to you. I have a 63 Biscayne 2dr sedan that I am working on, and have run into a major issue that just a little guidance on a route of repair would mean the world to me

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Sure, just leave your question in the comments.

[@jessicaandadamlawson4979]

When I look under the drip rail on the Biscayne I can see clean on in to the under side of the roof. From vent window to rear sail panel. The sail panel has a small amount of rot too. The upper door sill area on the body has some damage as well. I have located a full roof with complete A pillar into the cowl B pillar to the rocker and C pillar into the quarter and deck lid filler panel. Would you just cut the old roof off and replace it with the donor. I understand that I would have to remove some of the metal on the pillars to get a complete and safe weld joint. What are your thoughts. Thanks Adam

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@jessicaandadamlawson4979 That's always a tough one when there is rust inbe3tween sanwiched panels like that area..... my approach 1. media blast area to get an accurate accessment of the damage, then you base repair direction from that. The correct method is to always replace.... sometimes that may not be practical or be cost restrictive ( that's just real world ....) Media blast area first let mer know.

[@jessicaandadamlawson4979]

Thanks for the input. I was actually going to be blasting the area today. My body seemed to be in good shape until I found that. I did do complete floors due to multiple areas that had weakened metal. I still retain the factory ¼s wi 2 small patches in each side. And a buddy has a couple sets of N.O.S fenders that he cut me a great deal one set

[@guzzifabrication3448]

And it's always how in the world does it rust right there of all places.....

[@JustinPaul1st]

Just come across your channel...🎉🎉🎉Happy Thanksgiving

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Welcome aboard !

[@MikeyMack303]

What a GREAT tip! Thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hope it helps in your metal working !

[@cwmotorsports4497]

Nice work. Making it look easy!!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! thanks for the compliment !

[@303MEX1]

yrS of experience 👊🏼😎

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes Sir ! thanks for watching !

[@jbeebo]

Would you recommend that milwaukee RA 1/4" electric die grinder? Dont have a big compressor, looking for electric alternatives. Nice work, only way to repair an edge like that, bondo would never hold.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

milwaukee electric die grinder is one of the best tools I ever purchased......

[@isaacwyant763]

Robert I hope its ok to ask you a question advice type ,I have a 1964 Belair two door post That I'm restoring I have upper trunk shelf in and am getting ready to do lower trunk floor problem is when I bought this year's back I couldn't get a one piece lower trunk floor mine is three pieces outer floor tub and tail piece question is install one piece at a time or weld all three pieces together and install as one Sorry for rambling on Thanks for all you do to help Do It Yourselfers out with your videos .

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Do yourself a favor and just buy the one piece you'll be much happier

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Or install one piece at a time

[@isaacwyant763]

Thanks Robert for the come back appreciate it @@guzzifabrication3448

[@markt9438]

Looked a little wide for me at the bottom, but hey I'm being critical right

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Do you mean where the trim covers ....

[@markt9438]

@@guzzifabrication3448 no looks like you cut to much last 3 inches looks wide and if you took a straight shot instead of an angle picture i think it would look worse ! Using a paint stick is not a feeler gauge just saying ,I am being to critical i know but just my observation ! Thx

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@markt9438 Maybe your head is just lop sided, just saying.....

[@markt9438]

@@guzzifabrication3448 check your vid at 10:30 it is noticeably wider all the way you did the cut ! I have 20/10 vision ! So do not say i am see things LOL

[@alicenaillis9412]

That was a pretty slick repair! straight forward and NO bondo! you should see what a bodyshop did to my Honda.....

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks ! and I'm sorry to hear that..... many non professionals out there....

[@demarques1911]

I see alot of guys dont know how to make adjustments and sometimes not considering the mounts or supprts on a car. Also if the car has been in a wreck before

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Make adjustments when the parts is stamped wrong in the die..... HA HA HA.... I you need a lesson come down to the shop, I show you my skill size compared to yours....