Marge Gets New Floors !! No more Flintstones mode

[@johna1160]

Great work, Chris. You are not only an accomplished fabricator, but a terrific teacher as well. Hat's off, mate.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, I appreciate that😎👍

[@coyotehater]

For whatever reason, metal fabrication fascinates me! Even more so when being shown how by a real professional. Great work!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, it's my favorite part of the job😁😎👍

[@pauljones2031]

Always a pleasure watching a true craftsman share his knowledge and skills. A lifetime of working at a trade being shown. This is the guy you need when there are no aftermarket parts.

[@waynebuzzell2483]

Your persuasion with metal is commendable. Love to watch the steps you take. Thanks Kiwi.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it !!

[@justralphajerseyguystuckin3671]

OMG Chris, there isn't many master crafters like you left anymore, and the patience you have for making things just right and not half-ass is truly commendable. Guys like you and Scott at ColdWarMotors (yeah- I saw you in his live feed tonight) are truly remarkable auto restorers and custom fabricators extraordinaire, kudos to you guys, I'm always blown away seeing the hand fabbed restoration work you guys do on these old relics of a bye gone era. 👍👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Well thanks man, I appreciate that !! 👍😎

[@jonlennon3348]

Your work with hand tools is excellent. You are an artist.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@stevesadusky8634]

Your hard work is paying off kiwi. Bravo!!👏👏👏

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@glennnickerson8438]

New Floors? If the metal was tarnished you would never know! Well done master craftsman!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching !!

[@Dewydidit]

Ugh, it's hideously CLEAN! get some muddy boots on there quickly! Seriously, that's amazing work, salute to the craftsman taking his time to record the process and share with the world!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

🤣😂 thanks man, glad you enjoyed it !!

[@Dewydidit]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 just to be clear, I "enjoy" a classic Bugs Bunny cartoon. This is something more. This was inspiring, educational, and for lack of a better expression, amazing. I have no affinity for pre-'65' vehicles. They are ok I guess, certainly solidly built, but they never held any appeal for me. But watching this one get a new lease on life under your skilled hands has been heartwarming. Your deeds of valor in preserving these icons of a bygone age have earned a bucket seat in Valhalla, no bench seat for you!

[@unclebob7937]

Marge is lucky to be in your care, Kiwi. Cheers m8!👍

[@EndOfTime.]

Marge really is in great condition !

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Not bad for 65😁👍😎

[@robertchall8576]

Marge will be happy with that fine job.😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@mattwhaley9917]

You are a master! Beautiful work! Thanks for showing us how it's done. Marge is a lucky lady to have you.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it !!

[@poita_m7142]

I could just weld that in.....lol....Good on ya Kev....That's the kiwi way, mate!! Kev i could watch you restore cars all day, quality work.

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Kick Butt Kiwi! Looks Factory!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thankyou sir 👍😎

[@AlanSchildroth]

Intrinsic patience and fortitude! Nice work!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@rickey5353]

I thoroughly enjoyed your precision and craftsmanship. Well done, sir.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it !!

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

Marge is shaping up! Nice work!

[@rexfariss5653]

Nice job! It's always wonderful to see Marge getting more parts.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

She's getting nicer and nicer to drive 😎👍

[@Mark-um7ey]

Looks great! She's happy for another 60+years. Any pinholes in the seat from the sparks will make her look like a true California survivor 😂

[@forthwithtx5852]

Great tutorial, Chris!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate

[@BeagleBob-zw7wg]

I dont think there is another place on youtube or cable tv to find an example of this craftmanship. Most would have just put a flat piece in.

[@countswing284]

Great job! Nice to see Marge getting some love. If you don't have buddy, you could get a powered bead roller. Cheers! 😎👍🏎🏁🏁

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

A power one would be nice !!🤔😎👍

[@davidbarnett4274]

Darn, I have all of the tools you used so no excuse for not doing as well. Beautiful work and a joy to watch you do it.

[@1998dodgejd]

Now your gonna miss the sound of that sheet metal popping when you get in and out with your feet. LOL

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😂🤣yea indeed !!😎👍

[@DeansofNomadica]

Excellent! I know what my summer projects will be, thanks to KIWI'S tutorials on bodywork. Thanks, KIWI!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Your most welcome, hope it helps 😎👍

[@brianhdueck3372]

Nice work as always Kiwi. Your attention to detail is awesome. You. Taught me a couple things once more and I thank you.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, I get a kick out being able to pass on a few tips to you guys 😁😎👍

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Great little video. Interesting, but I'm surprised you don't have a drill press. Even tabletop drill presses mounted to your bench would help cutting those hole saws. You probably would have had no problem with that if you had it in a drill press. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Hmm my go to is my cordless drill, I do have a drill press, just didn't think of using it ....🤔

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Maybe a bedliner would be a good match for the factory coating. Definitely durable and tintable. Just a thought. Great work as usual

[@hickeyskustomresto]

So nicely done 👍

[@Mr.Avuncular]

Very nice. As aways kiwi !!!👍❤😎

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@KyleGreenhow]

You are a true artist, wow, that looks great!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@derekhughes9274]

Nice work mate.

[@donsteven236]

Awesome job as always Kiwi!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate😁😎👍

[@vm722]

❤Awesome 👌 Great job 👍

[@wjb111]

The Master is back home!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😁 yes indeed 😁😎👍

[@jlletaw1954]

that looks 'Spot On'

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😉😉 Thanks man and thanks for watching !!

[@stephenh.bunkybyrd2024]

Great work. Thanks for showing us how.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

You're most welcome, hope it helps!

[@itroy3039]

Great video Kiwi well done mate 👏

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it !!

[@MikeInBendOregon]

Bead rollers are one of the coolest tools ever made in my opinion. You are right Chris, a bead roller really does up your game dramatically. Besides making stuff look cool, it doesn't take much to increase the strength of a piece of metal a lot. Yeah it takes a lot more time to do a project that looks and fits really nice, like the panels that you made, but it was worth every minute. Even if nobody else ever sees the floors, you know that they were done right, and you can take pride in what you did. There are so many people on you tube that just rough cut a piece of metal and screw in 40 or 50 self-tapping screws, and then slop on a bunch of seam sealer and call it good. Does it work ? Probably, but that's not the point...

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I ageee 100% I hate the screw and goo brigade 🤦🏼‍♂️. Thanks for watching !!

[@goneshootin61]

Those floor lines or body lines is what gives it's strength instead of flat piece of sheet metal .

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Exactly !!! Plymouth didn't put them there for fun !

[@willardscott2146]

Looks great like always like factory.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, I think it'll pas for factory😁👍

[@Techbitznpcs]

no more flinstone mode , that has given me a visual of you driving down the road calling out wilma lol. good to see progress on this land barge called marge, i think this would be a good car to keep stock as i guess there would not be too many of these wagons left in drivable condition.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

lol, she'll be pretty well stock except for some mechanical upgrades and A few luxuries added 😁👍😎

[@jdsmith556]

It’s watching the videos like this one that makes me think I’d really like you to work on my ride. Great video.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Well cool !! Happy to inspire you😉😎👍

[@PhilDodgeFury]

Hi , very interesting Kiwi . Hope u have a safe and prosperous year back on the tools ..

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thank for watching!!

[@JS-Galaxie500]

great bit of work....

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@Jstme303]

Well done

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@popsmustangshop]

You Are Not Joking!!! A Lot Of Work!!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes sir!!!

[@craignehring]

Great work mister, one step closer

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yup, one day at a time right 😁👍😎

[@Grandadsjunk]

Very nice work brother hood

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate !!😎😎

[@meowerstationone3793]

Looks great! Love to see the progress on Marge! Thanks for sharing.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, Marge is a crowd favorite no doubt !! 😎👍

[@daviddial7010]

Nice job. Please cover that beautiful seat.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

That beautiful seat is actually pretty shot on the drivers side and needs reupholstering other wise I would have covered it. I will be going with the same materials when it gets recovered 😎👍

[@jonlennon3348]

You owe yourself an electric bead roller. It will save your hands and arms. You of all fabricators deserve a new eastwood toy to help you.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I think your probably right 😬😎👍

[@gilliangreen6610]

Man you know your stuff. I have seen some work and yours is right up there. Good kiwi teaching at the start of your career really shows through.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching !!

[@donsmanufactory]

Really nice Kiwi

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 : Sorry too hear lost. Interesting & informative 🍩☕️👀😎👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yeah it was a bit frustrating but I had to the other side anyway so not to worry 😁😎👍

[@debbiebermudez5890]

🥃🥃

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Outstanding 👀😎👍

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

The fun of KZbin, where you do a bunch of work and the recording is corrupted or lost! (Non content creator don’t realize recording said work takes much longer than just doing the work without a camera) Floor looking great. Sorry you had technical issues!

[@timbarry5080]

It looks awesome

[@markroscoe4936]

I'd be happy with that 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

And your pretty fussy so I'll take that 😁👍😎

[@ericuncapher9922]

Nice job!!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching!!

[@fishgeralding9224]

Years ago, I discovered an excellent lubricant for drilling metal. It lasts longer than petroleum based lubricants and cleans up easily as it's vegetable based and doesn't contaminate as much. Paint gun lubricant works awesome. 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Interesting...🤔😎👍

[@roberthirshfield3571]

Perfection kiwi looks great 👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate!!

[@erniew5805]

my patch for the floor of the IHC travelall not that nice but no beer cans involved.rubber floor covering and trunk mat is rust central. never drys under that stuff i think undercoat was dealer applied . lanolin based is what south main auto uses heart of the rust belt. the others can trap water.

[@aussiebloke609]

If you don't have a buddy, you can always power your bead roller a la the BOM muppets from Shropshire. Think it used a drill motor (geared down a bunch, obvs) and a foot pedal so you can control the go-whoa with your hands full.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I'll do that just as soon as I have some spare time 😂😎👍

[@richardcline1337]

With so many hack jobs (not related to computer hackers) putting out crappy patch jobs it is so good to see someone that really wants to have their vehicles looking like they did when they were originally built.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man glad you like it 😁😎👍

[@Fogle67]

Finally figured out why you dont hang with the uncle anymore.

[@jamesdeans2614]

Hey Kiwi, I've got a VG dodge ute that has a bit of cancer in the parcel shelf/ back window. If your ever bored and looking for something to do you are more than welcome to do the do that you do. I'm in Perth.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Hey man, check this guy out, @TAVOAu , he's in Perth also and a Valiant nut !! Thanks for watching !!

[@bluejacketsfan60]

Nice to see you doing the job right .....but I don't expect anything else from you! Very nice job making it look factory!😁👍 BTW no hate mail from me on the hole saw - I'm guilty of the same thing!🤣

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man!! I've made that holesaw last a long time but everything has a use by date right🤷🏼‍♂️. 😁😎

[@DougScriver]

Awesomeness

[@agostinodibella9939]

Nice job, Kiwi! Your hard work certainly paid off with a factory looking result. It's a shame to cover it with a carpet. Did you ever film finishing off the power seat rebuild?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It kinda is but doing it the right way has its rewards. I'm just lucky that I get to show off my work to all you guys 😎👍

[@robbieautrey3158]

Great job on the floor pan Kiwi. How do you make that step down with the bead roller? All the beads came out great but i was just wondering how you do the step down. Thanks mate..

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man, there's a step roller set that comes with the Woodward brad roller. You just switch them around depending if you want it to step down to the left or right

[@leoniedunn2457]

Beautiful kiwi

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate, thanks for watching !!

[@randyroy4074]

Very good. Question, on the tunnel side did you lap it or did you match cut it with grinder? I couldn't tell during the speedup.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Match cut it and butt welded it. 😁😎👍

[@TAVOAu]

Amazing work as usual Kiwi. And getting all that done in a little over half an hour makes it doubly amazing😂. I must ask though, what brand of grinder sparks do you use? The ones that come with my tools tend to burn upholstery, imbed themselves in glass amongst other inconveniences. 😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

That took the best part of day bud 😁. Good point on the grinder sparks, I probably should have pointed out that I was being pretty lazy as far as protecting the glass and upolstery as I'm replacing it all anyway. You're right though, those sparks bounce a long way !!!

[@aussiebloke609]

Kiwi, with that body mount area...I thought you'd use a dimple die for something like that. Or is it too deep for the metal to stretch that far without tearing?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Yes it's too deep for a dimple die unfortunately 😬😎👍

[@robertbeckler5058]

Was bending up some stainless today. That shits a pain in the

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Haven't had much to do with stainless except for exhaust 😎👍

[@locolunch]

Wow. Hope you're charging yourself enough!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

😂🤣😎👍

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

No stop signs? ☢️🤣🤣

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Nah mate!! 🤣😁👍😎

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 a speed limit sign. And Sammy Hagar I can't Drive 55 🤣🤣

[@timbarry5080]

Which rust converter do you recommend? Thank you

[@chrismarr2663]

Marge is a lucky girl to have a man like you!

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thankyou sir 😁👍😎

[@bradeastham5494]

Nice job! Let us know what underseal you use? I’m going through this process right now.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Will do, thanks for watching!!

[@madmanmapper]

Beautiful work. You could've just slapped a flat piece in there, but you didn't because you're you.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man!! That means a lot 😎👍

[@thegalli]

What tin snips do you use Kiwi? I've never had good luck with any of the cheap ones I've used.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I use Blue Point made by Snap-on, well worth the $45 bucks. Cheap ones just make you mad ......😎👍

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

Im suprised it took this long to do that... Sometimes work really interfears with personal projects hah

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Many a true word bud !!!

[@toejam503]

What is that liquid hamburger colored lining over the trans tunnel?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's factory, appears to a tar based soundproofing ....

[@StevenMilne-sm4fk]

Floor section looks like a bought one Kiwi😎bit of red brown and ya never tell the difference?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

That's what I'm aiming for 😁😎👍

[@christo930]

21:45 Why are you drilling a hole in it? Why not stretch the metal so it is all one piece and then drill the hole the size of the bolt? IOW, bang the depression into it? If you weld a depression into it, will it have the same strength as if you banged out the depression? Were the original pans flat? I noticed there is no shape in the piece other than the body lines you put in it. Did the original have any crown (presumably upside down as it is the floor) or front to back and side to side shape?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's really too deep to hammer in, if you had a big press and the right shaped dies maybe. No crowning in the floor pans like topside sheet metal just lots shapes stamped into them to give them their strength 😁😎👍

[@RaymondTowner]

favorite Australian.....

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Who's that bud?🤔😉😎

[@TAVOAu]

​@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 😂

[@mtut]

​@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 George Lazenby? LOL

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@@mtut yeah we haven't had a Kiwi Bond so I've gotta give ya that one 😉😁

[@roadrunner4404]

Go Marge

[@barrycuda3769]

👍

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate!

[@paullang1961]

I just make a paper patten out of baking paper so much easier 😊

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Interesting, I find it easier just to put it straight to metal 😎👍

[@nickbruni8041]

👌🏼⛽️

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

wow that quick!!!!

[@jonlennon3348]

How is casper the holy swiss cheese doing?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Getting back onto those two next week 😎👍

[@jlawlar]

22:07 I wonder if a set of dimple dies would make that easier

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

It's a deep pocket for a dimple die to achieve. The original floor was pressed so it can be done but they had good dies and BIG press's

[@timmiller260]

Now wife mite ride in marge most don't like seeing road under feet😊.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

This is true !!!🤣😎👍

[@LongIslandMopars]

I need a bead roller when I retire from my corporate job...

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Ya need one now bud !!😁👍😎

[@LongIslandMopars]

@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I know. It's finding the time to work on the old iron.

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

@LongIslandMopars It's a money versus time exercise. When ya have the money ya don't have the time, at least that's how it is for most of us ......

[@LongIslandMopars]

@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 🤣

[@Thunderbird1968]

Was there no carpet?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

None at all, there would have been once upon a time but not while I've had her😁😎👍

[@Thunderbird1968]

@ the mice ate it all

[@chrisfreemesser]

New floor? What new floor? That floor's been there since the car came from the factory 😁

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Cheers mate , thanks for that !!😎😎

[@EricaMTB]

Why do you advertise Dongfeng on your videos?

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

I do ?? I don't even know what that is... KZbin play ads during videos, as a content producer you get no say in what ads are played during your videos ...

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Ok so I googled them, Chinese cars and trucks. I find it odd that they would advertise around my channel, I doubt many of my viewers would be chinesium car buyers......🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@masterofnothingfabrication]

Clean an tidy

[@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160]

Thanks man and thanks for watching !!