Metal Shaping LOW CROWN Panels with the English wheel 1938 Zephyr Coupe Conversion

[@tstuart7333]

Man this video is not long enough. I could watch you for hours on end. Just your thought, attitude and methodical approach to your work is amazing. A try professional, although you may beg to differ. I cannot wait for the next follow up on this craftmanship at work. Thank you Karl. I sincerely appreciate your efforts and input to all you do, to keep many entertained and of course learn something.

[@garyprice8490]

You are spot on!! I had a stroke affecting my entire right side. Karl’s work has kept me motivated ever since he started posting. Making me get a little better each day. Keep on keeping on!!

[@kulan9379]

@@garyprice8490 hope you get better ❤️

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re so welcome and thanks for watching and supporting! Means a lot 👊👊👊

[@dougwernham5209]

Thanks for the video Karl.

[@michaelguinn5736]

@@garyprice8490 Praying that you recover Gary!!

[@RonCovell]

Great job, Karl! I like the way you articulate the process of incremental learning on the 'fine points' of shaping low-crown panels. I'm sure you have given many people just the push they need to tackle this work themselves!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much Ron! Any tips on tracking patterns for panels like this?

[@RonCovell]

@@MakeItKustom I often use the 'staggered stop' method, where I alternate between shorter and longer passes. As I'm sure you know, if all your tracks stop in a line, you get a 'bump' at the stopping points.

[@MakeItKustom]

@@RonCovell thank you! I will practice that more. I did notice I was getting that line I’d have to go back and smooth out

[@joescully566]

Hi praise indeed, you are at the top of your game when you have Ron's approval, we'll done.

[@jameylandry1]

Stopping to play with the shop dogs while rolling out a panel is the quintessential key to success!!

[@coherantbliss3483]

Love how you have patience and show that you use patience in your work...if everyone had good patience the world would be a better place! I thought I had patience but compared to you I need to practice it more. Thanks again

[@adambomb37]

Your persistence to make the best product possible is what keeps me coming back for more. I'm learning from watching you. I spent 6 months learning to metal finishing the front nose of my truck because I hate Bondo. I wire wheeled 1/4" out in multiple spots . You are the first person that could explain and show metal shrinking with a torch that allowed me to to shrink, not stretch the metal. Keep doing what you are doing and I will keep watching. Learning everyday is the only way to stay humble and motivated.

[@MakeItKustom]

Every day is a school day ! -gene Winfield

[@matekaroglan5534]

Man can't wait for Zephyr to be finished

[@geoffgorlick790]

Mate, your so much more than a automotive craftsmen. Your also a helper for people with mental and physical health issues. You have a bigger gift than I think you realise. Thank you. Hello from Australia ✌

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much Geoff 🙏

[@kirkoglesby6175]

Only ever seen one Zephyr in the flesh. I can tell you right away yours will be my favorite Karl. Sweat equity always comes through. A person can have a big wallet, you are not limited to what you can buy. An I enjoy watching you bring it to life.

[@guidorollard2944]

seeing some younger generations still enjoying old crafts is wonderfull. Coachbuidling a work of art.

[@streetsweeper2942]

45:15 "I'm not perfect, neither is the panel"

[@GregWellwood]

Man, the PTSD is setting in just watching you. I have a French Wheel - it looks exactly the same, but I use a lot of French with it. Thanks for the video!

[@Downstairsish]

Karl.. Great video. I've been a panel beater for 44 years and now work on Teslas's. I go from bonding and riveting panels to making panels on my 41 Caddy.... So I'm still learning!

[@murdoc6501]

I'm building a 1946 Ford Business Coupe. Just like the Zephyr Coupe it has no back seat, just a flip up bench. The thought was that it was for travelling salesman who needed space to carry things. Another great video! Go Jap Hands, keep moving forward!

[@BigHeinen]

Wow, that three day weekend in Vegas learning metal shaping sounds incredible!

[@jrewing8012]

So awesome at your craft. You single handedly got me back motivated to work on my stuff I ordered a shrinker stretcher, leather beater bag and I'm building your bead roll design now. Thank you man

[@lemoncuda]

Karl, thank you for sharing your mistakes, like on the wire buck. Now I know what to look for and how to fix it. You are a natural teacher! Thank You!!!

[@butlerscustomsandclassics]

Awesome stuff as always mate . Apron fits well to 👊🏼 thanks for trying it champion

[@stuartfletcher2378]

It goes to show that if you stick with it and do not settle for second place the outcome of the build pays the dividend . T,hank you for the classic finish , patience pays off. looking forward to the next video . Stuart in Ontario.

[@danielmueller5708]

Love the fact that you are still learning and willing to show us! I have a friend who is 80 years old here in Australia and still building hot rods and still learning. Nice work Carl!!

[@eugenetozzi8434]

I laugh every time you say you’re not a professional. Because your a very talented metal man it is exciting to see how far you could push the limits of metal fabrication. You also make it enjoyable to watch these videos. Keep up the good work can’t wait to see the two door conversion with the roof.

[@louiepimentel7186]

I had been waiting for a long time for You to get back to your beloved project. Thank God the time is here again, much respect to you. I am getting ready to do the same work on a 49-50 Pontiac.

[@brainsironically]

That Zephyr is going to be beautiful when you're done with her. Can't wait to see it.

[@MrMadkaw400]

Great progress on the car can’t wait for what’s next learning alot

[@monadking2761]

What a super job. People don't realize how much time goes into metal forming when it comes to hand building things. You have a great attitude and a good focus on the final result, which is remarkable! Keep it coming. I remember one guy told me that anyone could build a fender. The hard part is making the opposite side, and he builds certified Rolls Royce bodies in the U.S. He built a, certified by R.R roadster.

[@patreisinger142]

Excellent. This is probably the best representation of how to practically use the wire buck and sweeps. Thank you.

[@paulfarley9542]

Love the zephyr I still think you have a lot of talent for car building

[@tobygathergood4990]

One of the most critical things when rolling a low crown, is not to do too much too fast, because as you know, once you've gone too far, it becomes a problem. Great work as usual Karl, struggle successful!

[@JackOffAllTrades]

Bro, thank you for inspiring me to get a bead roller and start doing more with sheet metal. I've been kinda intimidated by body work because I didn't understand it, but you've helped me realize that's a good thing and I need to challenge myself. Cheers!

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Josh I’m glad to hear it! For many years, I felt the same. That’s the whole reason why I have this channel is to make it hopefully seem less intimidating some more people get into it! Cheers.

[@michaelgerdau6758]

You have given me some GREAT ideas on how I'm going to make the pieces below the headlight buckets on my 69 Squareback! Thanks!!

[@Gibgraf]

Thank you for everything you do. I appreciate your passion and approach. If I had teachers like you at school I would be a much better person today, and I am way older than you! Keep on Keepin' on.

[@sheridancolwell2729]

Mate . Love your work and your shirt.

[@kevineleven5610]

You've got a great car to showcase your skills, I think it's going to be a kickass machine.

[@charlietabone6162]

You're just so good at teaching yourself and at the same time teaching all of us Subscribers thanks for your knowledge

[@MrAutoimagination]

I've watched your previous videos and you are always so good at passing on the techniques. Keep it going and I look forward to the next one.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

So much information on how to get this style of body work has been amazing, brother. Incredible job man this car is going to be a piece of art.

[@robertdelaney5994]

great work man. glad to see you on this project again.

[@mightymikethebear]

You will be much happier with the results if the pieces fit together accurately than if they are just "close". I predict this car will be beautiful when done.

[@bruceaskin9645]

I have three main fabrication channels that I watch regularly. You , Chad and Fitzy, odd how all are in Canada and I am in Australia. Chad is rough as , but still interesting. You and Fitzy are for learning, and I really appreciate the time you put into explaining everything. Half Ass is starting to become a regular also, thanks for the link. What I really want to see is the caddy finished, what a beautiful car. Like me, You always want to modify everything , made it your own version, but sometimes you just cant improve on perfect. Having the ability to realise that , and what you can and cant do to certain things is a skill in itself.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Love Fitzee and Karl but I cannot handle crackhead chad, he’s too crude, I like metal working not bondo spreading.

[@bruceaskin9645]

@@minnesotatomcat Yep like I said rough as

[@jayinmi3706]

I watch 2 of the three (and Chad VERY ocassionally)...but also Halfass Kustoms, Cold War Motors, DD Speed Shop and Fanatik Builds...and they're all Canadian. lol

[@paulhedman7387]

Watching you discover your capabilities, only to exceed them and the joy it brings is an amazing thing. One can never know their limits until they are exceeded. Thanks for what you do and the way you do it. With this level of enthusiasm and talent (which is just an unstoppable desire to excel at something) there is no limit to your reach.

[@johnlenoir1023]

Dang them panels are starting to look so nice that's going to be beautiful when it's all done cannot wait to see it

[@basiedp]

Karl were you have become an artist in what a person do is when you finish something but never finished until your eye see it complete fall in place with just one more slight bent. Now that takes most of the time. Me building race boats and getting those curves just right, oh boy they take for ever and the pleasure that no amount of money can buy...Very nicely done.❤❤👌

[@boatnut64]

You have such patience and an eye for excellence... I also Love how Humble you are... When things don't go as expected, you own it, and move forward, learning from whatever transpired... Keep up the Awesome Work (and the Awesome Work Ethics) I can't wait to see it all come together... 💪💪💪

[@joecioe8566]

One really cool car. Great job Carl.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Karl awesome job. Very amazingly explained and shown. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend .fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@koolkar55]

Amazing as usual Karl. Thanks for sharing your enormous talent. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia. 🚖🚙🚘🚔🏍🚥🚦🚥🚦

[@MakeItKustom]

Cheers Billy!

[@n1352-m1i]

thank you for taking the time to share the whole process, that's quite insightful.

[@jags01071]

I've always struggled with low crown panels. That is some great advise that I will be using in the future

[@keithwallington4966]

i did stay glued to your step by step to the end and to see you get a better panel after a lot more work is ace see you on the next one🤟✌👍

[@deanmarskell1518]

Brilliant work Karl your craftsmanship is totally awesome like so many people I could watch your videos for hours if finally managed to watch one in complete until the end without having breaks in between without interruption from my 5yo daughter and my partner your skills are amazing keep up the great work learning is part of it and keeps it fresh for you much appreciation from here in the UK ♥️ the channel and what you do 👍

[@mattvelardes8072]

I took the metal shaping class with these guys. It was a great experience. Learned a lot and had fun too!

[@randyjackson4282]

Great work I get a lot and learn a tremendous amount from watching you work ! But I must say you made me tired watching the considerable amount of work you put into your project. Thank you for what you do !

[@scotthayes5738]

Your doing panels that were made by a press that formed similar panels in on stroke of the press! Brilliant work Karl

[@robnorman7664]

I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU .i have never understood metal stretching and shrinking as much as i do now

[@MakeItKustom]

You are so welcome Rob I really enjoy knowing when I process is relayed a understandable way

[@kenerickson8836]

Yes, it does help to see you struggle to success. Perhaps it would help to mention that it is the perimeter that ‘contains’ the stretched inner portion. Without that resistance the whole panel would flow outward in all directions like pancake batter. You do good, IMO.

[@paulblack1811]

Honestly, it never clicked until you said it now, where it’s touching is where it needs more shape. Makes total sense to me how you showed it!

[@ToolPros_BillGullatt]

Karl, Your attention to detail combined with your humbleness makes for a great presentation. I am really enjoying all of your projects. I wish I learned these techniques 40 years ago. I look forward to each episode and what comes next. Your transformation on the Zephyr has given me some interesting ideas. Keep up the good work.

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on bill I’m glad to hear it! Thank you!

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hi Carl, another great vid. I am not a car builder or anything like it but do admire your dedication for skill development. You are teaching us that such re building is a lesson in developing self discipline, patience growing self acceptance and self respect all while working on your projects. Keep up the great work. This will be some sweet car when done. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you so much, Paul I appreciate your support!

[@leaghokeefe1132]

The way you explain everything is awesome. That you.

[@mikeschauger5498]

Karl, I'm so happy too see you get back on the Lincoln , something got you fired up and that's good . I know you are putting in a lot of time on it but I'm sure it will pay personal satisfaction. I'm glad to see that you are being so devoted to perfection. Congratulations and I'll be following you every step of the way. Keep up the good work , you are an example for others to follow. I also love your instruction as you go. Well Done! 👌👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Mike thank you!!!

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

The Zephyr is going to look so awesome, brother!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much!

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

@@MakeItKustom I'm excited to see how the top comes together! Awesome work, Karl!

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

this was really an awesome episode on the Zephyr, Karl! watching you workout the buckles on the edges by putting a little more crown in the middle was really enlightening to understand the way metal reacts to shaping! I hope more people support your channel by paying the 5 dollars a month to become members if only to give back to you. I think you do such a great job of explaining your goal before you start and it helps to follow the process when you get going! Great video, and I'm glad you left it a little long to show the process a little better. I know it probably seems like a struggle to you, but not from where I'm sitting! I'm really looking forward to seeing the top go together!

[@johnmcclain3887]

I've spent the last few months watching yours and some other's sheet metal shaping, and I know I understand the work of the wheels and shrinker/stretcher as you work it to match the body lines. You show the work very well.

[@thomaspollock4274]

You have perseverance Karl, and it will be reflected in the quality of the panel replacement. Watching you struggle is educational.

[@richball9576]

I'm absolutely loving the zephyr! Can't wait to see the chop! Keep up the great work Karl!

[@shotsrodder]

Whew that’s a work out 😂😂 great job as usual Karl 👍

[@herbiederby3394]

Adventureres learning skill as you go along with project indeed Karl....A victorious job on that passenger side panal...🙂👍🙏

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Cool video again, its good to see progress with this build. Keep up the good work!

[@CurtisDrew1]

I'm enjoying watching how you solve the problems of your projects. After I get my RV Repower done my next project will be using the bodies of an 86 and 2- 89 Troopers and building a crew cab pickup out of them. The 2 door 86 is already topless, and I'll be making the back half of the body into the pickup bed for this project. One of the 4 Door 89 SUV bodies will be shortened at the back for the crew cab portion. The 3rd 4 door body will supply the roof , floor panels and rear cab panels with an Isuzu Pickup Sliding rear window. The biggest challenge it removing the fenderwell out of the 4 door body, and grafting the 2 door bed onto the back so it will have flat & squared off lower rear door corners. The doors shouldn't be too difficult as I'lll splice in the lower square 2 door corners and cut down the lower exterior skin down to weld over the regular 4 doors rear doors. Plan is to make it all one body. Then splice the trucks frames together to make one frame that looks like it hasn't been spliced. Isuzus are boxed frames, so I'll trim out the inner box so it will lay inside the outer part of the boxed frame. Still not sure what power plant It will get. Thinking an LS, but I've got an Isuzu Turbo Diesel I may put in it. I'm not much of a Body Man, but I've got a lot of time. My Brother was the body man and painter, but we lost him last October 2nd. He had a heart attack in his shop behind his house. Wife didn't find him for probably an hour after he went down. He was one heck of a painter. A real perfectionist. RIP Tommy Johnson, I miss you Bro.

[@waynegilling6048]

the main thing you are learning is called Patience. and perfection .go back to your first panel, it seemed to be a rush to get finished; then a copy ; and another ; and another; etc , etc. yet, every time you were near the panel it bothered you. You finally did the correct thing and left it alone for a while, worked on big blue for a while then came back with a new mind set and 2 hours late ; bang and,you are so very close, so leave it alone tonight and look at it in the morning. I have been through the same thing quite a fef different times, and still have to pull myself away and leave it for a while. Glad you found the solution for the waste of materian in the first few panels Carl; you are a better artist now.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Wayne I agree that there’s something to changing your mind sit before you come back

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

Great work,your attention to detail is awesome.

[@TheTrooper777]

Great metal work, good job explaining the process

[@joewalton2726]

Love all your work! Keep the content coming

[@franswijnands4022]

you are an amazing artisti wish i lived around the corner so i could help and learn for free

[@randallthompson5769]

Amazing work!! Enjoy what you are doing!! Keep up the great work!!

[@Group-Five-Industries]

Yeah dude, I learned a lot tonight. Thanks

[@glenmiller3783]

Awesome video once again Karl

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Your attention to detail is amazing that is an incredibly difficult panel to make and so easy to screw it up . Nice job dude really enjoying your channel I’m learning a lot 👌👍

[@americanfamiliesfirst3747]

Always loved a blackout Lincoln zephyr lowered with smoked out taillights and headlights. Don't know what your going to do with it, but know it's going to be great.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Awesome learning video all the steps you have shown and the persistence to continue to improve the parts is a real inspiration!!

[@dennissastini3312]

Cool the way you numbered the skin you never lose track of your passes

[@charlesloyd1970]

Patience is key. Id had to take a mental break in between panels. Good job Karl.

[@craigwilkin7286]

By employing some of your wonderfully demonstrated techniques, Karl, I will soon be attempting to convert a 63 Plymouth 4 door to a 2 door. It will be quite a challenge, because the door skins (and entire side of the car) include both convex and concave surfaces, and a tapering ridge (peak). The cross-section changes from front to back, including through the doors. I am a carpenter by trade, and although I have a TIG welder, I have very few metal fabricating tools. So I obtained an extra pair of doors from another 4 door car. Ironically, my plans require 6 doors to make a 2 door, because I don't have a metal brake, English wheel, or bead roller. So, I will use roughly 60% of each of two small front doors to make one long door. Then a section of the rear door for the fixed panel.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Looks like a great fit and in 20.min 🤣😂 great job, it's guna look excellent, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@donhoughton271]

Cool body shaping lesson. Thank you .😊😊😊

[@larryreece1403]

Opted for the February class, Can't wait!

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Larry! See you there!

[@aussiewendelken7499]

Excellent bro love the work you do, keep up the good work

[@MichaelMcFearin]

Love it long brother, this project is amazing and the length and edit of the video gave a good feeling for the insane amount of time you have put into each pannel. Amazing project and you are truely blessed with talent, keep it up. The only complaint I have is you need draps around your work area so we can't see all the other projects. Every time another vehicle comes into view my OCD beggs for an update. lol keep it up!!!

[@darylthexton2287]

Great content,good to see how long it accually taken to make custom panels! Keep up the great work!.

[@bdpgarage]

You said something about not being a professional. Fooled me. 😂 Wish there were more professionals that do that kinda nice work.

[@brianlawrence8867]

Apron looks great😊

[@kurtludwig6962]

Karl, Mr Teacher thanks for this video ❤

[@petersmith1076]

Thanks so much I need to make a big low crown panel, the only problem was... to short. Can't wait for the next video hope it's longer. Thanks again

[@casualrider9435]

I always enjoy your videos. When you do the video welding these panels in, will you please tell us about why you are choosing the process that you us, what consumables you use, welder settings and how you decided upon them and the problems people trying it are likely to experience/things to avoid. You usually do that stuff--but those are the things I'm thinking about. Your enthusiasm for what you are doing is really inspiring.

[@davidsnyder2000]

As always I’m already subscribed , but I just gave a thumbs up to the video. Always, as usual, a great video and teaching format. Thanks Karl. Much love and respect my friend ❤️🙏

[@65cj55]

Looking really good, top job you're doing..

[@richardsanborn7963]

i switched to Fritzie's method cutting both pieces of the seam at the same time @ a 45 degree angle not only do you get a prefect fit but a backed joint because of the over lap of the metal thickness cut at an angle it works awesome! myself i like to watch others and observe especially old timers and when it comes to wheeling crowns long long full strokes edge to edge but more towards the center finer shifts and by turning your panel you get that crown but that's just how i go about it i stole it from the British coach builder that uses a gear top wheel so it works twice as fast not only does it wheel it but hammers it at the same time it really moves a lot of metal fast.... cool stuff ! cant ever get enough of it!

[@danpickett9103]

I love that apron.

[@craigsowers8456]

Subscribed ... and why the hell not ... GREAT content !!! Love the teachable moments. Retired Aerospace Engineer and appreciate your craftsmanship. Part of building many of my Company's different Aircraft for 4 decades in 38 different Countries but would say this is closest to our C-130J Super Herc (built the same way since 1954 ... including "Dimpling" of Fuselage skins). Just wanted you to know that your wire grid approach to checking compound contours is far superior to attempting with plywood ... which you cannot "See through" (unless you're "Superman") and wastes a LOT of plastigage in the process ...LOL. And yes, it requires a LOT of "tweaking" to get it right ... and avoid the "Oil Canning" effect you show later in the Vid. A Native Texas so a fondness for Carroll Shelby and his Cobra. You may not know this but the first Cobras have a manufacturing flaw in them ... no CNC, CAD, CATIA and all done on an English Wheel. If his Team had bothered to take the time to make the wire grid you are doing, the front fenders would be "A-symmetrical" ... which they are not. LOL Again, thanks for taking us along for the ride ... can't wait for more! Bonjour from the French Riviera mon ami.

[@craigsowers8456]

P.S. And with your attention to precision and detail, a Dollar to a Donut you're a great Chef ... just a hunch.

[@307Garage]

It is looking good man!

[@gmray7301]

You are doing awesome job

[@kimber1958]

GREAT LESSON

[@larrylilly2552]

Good video again, you are an inspiration