More Crown Vic welding - front inner wing is solid now

Im back on the Crown Vic, today rebuilding the front end of the sill where it becomes the inner wing...yes more welding on the Police Interceptor
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[@philipbunker146]

Don’t lie Matt, you love a drop of welding!

[@linseyyoung1772]

Have you watched any of Yorkshire Car Restorations videos Matt? Some good techniques for getting plates butted up accurately and easily on display there. I had a "oh, right - that makes total sense" moment watching.

[@furiousdriving]

no not come across them

[@linseyyoung1772]

@@furiousdriving Well worth checking them out

[@darthvirago]

I'd book it in for the paint. Well worth doing.

[@SchteveZodiac]

No, your welding is not boring, it actually inspires me as you admit you're no expert, well, neither am I but what you do shows that someone like me can do the same so keep going and keep putting these fascinating videos up 😁

[@andysalter4473]

I showed your Crown Vic welding masterclasses to a friend who was in a similar crisis with a couple Limos he imported from America. He said he is glad he sourced the work out as he isn't that brave!

[@juliancaston9598]

You're doing a great job of welding and I'm a retired welder..unfortunately can't weld anymore as I have had torn retinas and the eyesight isn't what it was .Keep up the great work mate 👍

[@markwalker2986]

I can't help but help keep watching your videos ! It's so interesting to see you so hands on ! Cutting away rust and welding new mettle sheets. In this age of modern cars. Not many people bother anymore! I love it. Keep up the good work 👍

[@carlyleroad]

I’m in awe of your welding courage. I get scared of the sparks, the heat and the electric shock risk whenever I do it. It’s probably because the first time I welded a bit of my Midget, I set the carpet on fire inside!

[@furiousdriving]

Ive set fire to a couple, thats part of the learning!

[@budgetmerch]

Just don't do it in the wind and rain! 🔥⛈🤣🤣

[@gryfandjane]

A friend was welding patches into the outer sills of his Midget when he ignited the Waxoyl within. The flames flashed out of the other end of the sill, setting his pants leg afire. Who says old cars are boring.

[@ashleygreen3462]

​@@furiousdrivinghi matt, love your videos, every single one is interesting and i never ever miss them. As i have previously mentioned in a comment before, i work at my dads bodyshop in the cambridgeshire area having previously been a coach driver. I can relate to welding fires, as i said before my grandad has a 62 superminx that is a ongoing project only in terms of bodywork, mechanically sound. However the sad part is before the superminx he had a 73 maxi 1500, basically it came from a mate of dads in the trade and was in lovely condition, grandad drove it for a few years then it failed an mot on welding, ( before it was mot exempt of course), the guy at the time who was working for my dad put it on the ramp and did the welding, halfway through the interior was engulfed in flames, a spark had ignited the drivers seat, the fire was quickly put out but had melted the seat, door panel, carpet, sunvisor and headlining. Amazingly the steering wheel remained untouched, but it ended up sitting there awaiting parts which impossible to find believe it or not and the poor car rusted away in 3 years, suspension sagged one side, clutch siezed and it got scrapped. Hence the purchase of the superminx,the guy getting sacked there and then and me giving up the buses to work there. Shame about the maxi but considering the minx is 11 years older the difference in quality is unreal and just shows how welding is a skilled job and you know what you are doing and you will soon have that vic sorted 👍👍, pleasure to watch you mate, shame im not more local to you because id love to meet you, you are the type of guy i could chat to for hours lol, top work mate keep it up. 👍👍

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great progress on the Crown Vic, you are slowly getting there. As for the 420GSI lets get it painted and enjoy it. Great content as always Matt.

[@timbutton4990]

Yep need to save the 420 T !

[@BCeptor]

Don’t be discouraged. You’re doing great and your nice crown Vic will be rewarding once it’s done. It’ll be solid.

[@trueg66]

Welding half under a car is indeed a very tedious job, but watching it is quite funny. Maybe some slow motion footage now and then, so we can follow the welding sparks properly?

[@furiousdriving]

I dont want you to see how bad it really is...

[@anthonystevens8683]

You're doing a top job Matt, we live and learn..... well live anyway. Anyway the rest of us are learning quite a lot from your content so many thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

[@thughes52]

Progress is progress m8 bit by bit the structure is getting rigid again your doing great at the repair .....looking forward to next time Matt ,👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@maxidyne]

Slowly but surely the Crown Victoria is getting solid again! Hopefully the 420 GSI gets the Quentin treatment. Keep it up Matt.

[@Paulcalverley]

Love seeing you welding the Crown vic. Not boring at all. Your doing a brilliant job Matt. Lets see more of you rebuilding that beauty.

[@markdoyle6414]

The size and shape of the Rover estate is fantastic. It would be lovely to see it taken care of but I fully understand cash is tight for everyone.

[@aftergrowth]

Man I wish the Tourer wasn't a rare beast, such a sweet sweet car

[@Gooney87]

Looking good, Matt! You'll get there eventually, and you'll have a 100% rust-free Vic to have and to hold.

[@BITTYBOY121]

Carry on welding Mat...You're doing a great job so far and the Crown Vic is looking much more solid now ! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@smoothmicra]

Great skill to weld up a car with such chronic rot issues, even if progress is slow. It is the elixir of life for older cars that would otherwise be scrap, I admire and secretly envy people with the skills to do it, I don't have time in my life to go on a welding course. Keep chipping away mate, imagine the sense of achievement when it is complete. You can truthfully say at least 10% of the car was made by you!

[@ammo1g]

Great video pal, love you’re dedication and the passion you have for old cars, I wouldn’t have a new car give, love my old Japanese motors, I think you should defo fully rust proof and restore the 420 as I’ve said before it deserves a new fresh life. Cheers

[@skodakatie7341]

The welding is coming along now Matt, hopefully it won’t be too long until it’s finished, it will be certainly be worth it. I’m glad you’re having the 420 tourer re painted, I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished ❤.

[@benjones1917]

Cracking job Matt! Love seeing the welding updates, youre better at it than you think, certainly beter than me! I managed to to set my welding mask on fire with stray welding sparks at the weekend, im not sure thats supposed to happen 😂😂

[@terryatkinson899]

Set fire under my shed last year as I couldn't see flames wearing the mask, bucket of water sorted that out. I got a big sheet of steel from a washing machine and it's covering my bench top now.... burn that you bugger 😎👍🇮🇪

[@hectorshouse7348]

I love the idea of getting the 420 looking good again, I hope you do it😃👍

[@marklittler784]

Think the neighbour has opened a bird sanctuary next door😅

[@jameskyle380]

Look at it as in a few days can get the outer sill on. A big incentive. Park drivers side against garage wall and admire your handywork before doing the drivers side! A little bit as and when/ feel in the mood.

[@danielrussell446]

Well done Matt you are doing brilliantly well you are doing great with the welding and metalworking it’s never easy is it It will look amazing when it’s finished and be great to see you driving it again As for the rover and Alfa well done on both two brilliant cars!

[@andrewnewton5893]

Its coming along least u know its going to last i lost the will to live doing sill on my mk5 golf then all of a sudden seemed to come together out of nowhere its all good practice and be strong for another few years

[@chrisstuart9425]

Brilliant work thus far Mat, keep at, don't bother with the professional welder 1) it's good content 2) you will feel better when you've finished knowing that you stuck with it and completed the work yourself 3) you will soon forget about the monotony of doing it😂

[@philiprush3745]

Going back over your videos as ive been out of the country for a long while but i had a rover 216 SLIwith the honda single cam 16V engine i had it from new put over 165k miles on it and loved every mile of it would love to get another but like hens teath now 😊

[@cmartin_ok]

If I had the money, time and space I'd love to buy the 420 Tourer and have a 2-tone paint job done on it... grey lower bodywork like most of the saloons, plus same colour on the roof and rear panel

[@alansimpson835]

In Dr Seuss style it's the Matt in the Hat! You're doing a cracking job with the welding and at least you can see results. Yes yes yes to getting the Tourer resprayed and body repairs done by the Quentin sprayer. I love that car and feel like there is still unfinished business there. Also I take it the Punto is the other car in the Barn (or the 400's garage) that was previously on the driveway

[@furiousdriving]

Punto is between storage solutions at the moment...

[@kevinnye5132]

Do it Matt , why change the habit of a KZbin lifetime 😉, few more 1000s into a rusty old Rover is traditional and think of how great that new paint job will look 😂.

[@eddierools]

Always happy to see more progress on the Crown Vic! Hopefully she is now one step closer to getting some new paint sprayed on her (also hope the wheels will get a once-over at the same time, would be a shame to have tatty-looking wheels on a car with fresh paint!)

[@dandandan389]

It would be nice to see the 420 painted, as you say it would help protect the car from being broken for parts in the future

[@cktyu]

Would you know if the under looked like how you did it when it rolled off the factory?

[@SharpblueCreative]

Yorkshire Car Restoration seem to be getting well noticed on KZbin. Amazing welding on that channel

[@dantheblacksmith]

I would really recommend a backing pad and sanding discs for an angle grinder over the standard grinding discs, much easier and quicker to get a smooth flat finish

[@furiousdriving]

thanks, will check that out

[@frazzleface753]

Matt's can-do attitude keeps me coming back to this channel!

[@steven-vn9ui]

10:51 - probably worth drilling a drain hole incase water/moisture builds up in there Matt? (Not an expert by any means just thought I'd shout out)

[@andrewmurton8379]

Great to see you attacking the Crown Vic again, really look forward to seeing you finish it as I feel for your love of the car and desperation upon finding all that rust. It will be great to see you driving it again.

[@zubeystinzen540]

Check out the welding skills,hang in there as you're getting good at it 👍

[@robertlewis2]

FWIW, the Lincoln Town Car and the Ford Crown Victoria were built on the same chassis.

[@furiousdriving]

they were, but the P71 had lots of upgrades in terms of strength in the chassis and suspension

[@BelfastMurf]

Some great progress there! I, for one, am enjoying the welding!

[@paultaylor9652]

Well done on fixing this car Matt, total feckin turkeys whoever sprayed expanding foam into this car.

[@terryatkinson899]

I prefer you doing it, you learn more that way and it is the kind of thing id like to do given a half decent welder. How long does the gas last? You are great to watch and there's not many creator's willing to do what you do (except nitrosilvia and Dave's Garage). The struggle you have is real and thats what is the difference, we are sort of willing you along and learning at the same time 🤗 You always get a "like" from little old me anyways.

[@TassieLorenzo]

This side of the Crown Vic is starting to look very solid! They really are a very heavy duty car from another age.

[@organiccold]

I believe that after this summer Matt will be a Master Welder 😂

[@Bratfalken]

No luck finding a facit of the shapes on the other side? Should there be some outlet in the torpedo corner for water dripping in through the air inlet for the coupé? I know Volvo let's water wash out through the whole sill in spaced slits, putting a hose down the air inlet for the coupé makes water come out through those holes one after the other.

[@davidminns9799]

Another sparks flying video 👍 don't mind watching welding as I might learn something 😊 great content Matt what's happening with the Punto????

[@Roverjoe]

I love these types of videos, gets me into the mood of wanting to get cracking on with my project, What welding mask was that by the way, it looked very good, much better than the one i use.

[@furiousdriving]

Ive only seen them at the NEC, called a Stealth Vader, great as you can get in to tight spots with it

[@Roverjoe]

@@furiousdriving Brilliant Cheers Matt, Ill see if i can find them online!

[@highbury1972]

Good going Matt! Looking forward to a Punto update soon!

[@JimWattsHereNow]

Great work Matt, slowly and surely.

[@MarkieC1990]

Really glad you’re keeping the touring, keep those R8’s alive 👏🏻👏🏻

[@skyll4141]

your getting so much better at welding now mate. looking good

[@ianmead7712]

Hi Matt your doing a great job and live the videos too so keep up the great work

[@LonelyPickle-m4r]

Great work. I'm curious how is the other side of the car, or is ignorance bliss on that front?

[@furiousdriving]

better than this. but bad

[@LonelyPickle-m4r]

@@furiousdriving that's a shame. Are you going to repair the other side once you've completed this side?

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Yeah respray the Rover estate we would love to see that, plus it would save it

[@gryfandjane]

Watching from the USA, I keep feeling like I need to apologize for all the fuss you’re going through with the Crown Vic. Whoever did those bodgy “repairs” probably had no idea the car would end up in the UK, featured on a KZbin channel…

[@furiousdriving]

all I can say is beware certain dealers in Ohio...

[@peterriggall8409]

Would be nice to see the 420 painted, particularly if you get a good deal. Hope your potential buyer agrees.

[@terryatkinson899]

1 gallon of emulsion and Hubnut would have it sorted in an afternoon 😂👍🇮🇪

[@phil7301]

"Fafage"- class ! Expandable foam - WTF ! Keep the Rover estate - yes !!!!!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@TanyaBurns-x1u]

Great work ! Testament to your commitment. I hesitate to ask: what’s the other side like?

[@furiousdriving]

not as bad

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

I really love the welding, grinding, and fabrication videos. Have you checked out the panel welding technique that Fitzee uses on his Fitzee's Fabrications channel?

[@furiousdriving]

no, need to find him

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

@@furiousdriving I'll pop a response in as a first level comment as I have heard that you don't get notifications for responses.

[@garyfuzz2434]

Every time you weld,the end of the video you always just sort of go “blah blah blah”.😂 Fair play for hanging in there as you look like your losing the will👏🏻😂

[@thebiggerman6975]

I'm curious about how you will re install the plastic rockers. They look like crap without them and the plastic clips behind the rocker wont line up now, i always wanted to try the older model stamped out rockers to see if it made the job easier ,Stay tuned Regards

[@furiousdriving]

drill holes and fit new clips

[@tonys1636]

Think the MOT bod will be impressed with your work when it comes before him/her again.

[@hubalahu]

Out of curiosity, in its original form did the car body really have the metal panels of that shape and angle that you just welded under? Thanks!

[@furiousdriving]

Yes, all the original shape, the bottom of the wing bolts on here

[@markwalsh8411]

I’m sure a good mobile welder would do a good job but it’s Nothing like knowing exactly what has been done and how yourself

[@MarkieC1990]

Weird question but what’s the welder like on your leccy bill? I’m still dabbling with the idea of getting one and taking on some small tasks to try and teach myself 👀

[@furiousdriving]

Not sure but Ive been wondering as well! Once our smart meter finally works I can find out

[@chrismaguire719]

Carry on with the welding Matt 👍👍

[@mickdebrou4567]

Really enjoy this tortureous element of your channel, sorry it's such a pain for you, but as others have said you're skills are increasing exponentially........don't lose the will👍

[@CortinasAndClassics]

certainly not bored of this.

[@andypicken7848]

He loves the sparkley spanner this bloke

[@coopdivi]

Hi Matt, as I was watching this a horrible thought struck me -- are you going to leave any drain holes in the sills when you do the final welding, in order to let any trapped water out?

[@furiousdriving]

yes, that will be done, helps inject wax as well

[@hondamonkeyboy]

Keep at it Matt. You're doing a great job and definitely winning.

[@jamesdecross1035]

Second that.

[@TK42138]

Good progress

[@NenadTrajkovic]

Keep in good work Great video

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Good lad, well done, it's been very interesting so no, paying someone wouldn't have been better! 😊

[@robertristinge4385]

U could scare the kids in that Dart Wader outfit :o)

[@pit_stop77]

Do it matt, paint the rover, its not my money let me spend it for you 😊😊

[@mrfairsthename7470]

That battleship steel is formidable it just adds time the tools you use and techniques for say a spitfire or something are just not up to it , your doing a great job and it is good to see you stick at it , but I understand if you just want to just drive the car , on your Channel the car is a big draw , is this a restoration channel or improvement and usage ?.

[@furiousdriving]

Its everything, Never be pigeonholed

[@mrfairsthename7470]

@@furiousdriving No that's it that's why we tune in , it will be solid next MOT for sure .

[@ImpalamansGarage]

um.... did you mix the JB Weld? It's usually gray in color when mixed.

[@furiousdriving]

yup, it was well mixed!

[@RobertE92]

Hi Matt would you have a link for the welding helmet? Better yet if I can buy it through your Amazon link!

[@furiousdriving]

sadly not, got it at the NEC

[@AndrewEdwards-t1j]

Your doing a great job

[@andyarmstrong1493]

That is looking so good, such a radical improvement. Hope you have blacklisted the people that sold you a car that was so botched.

[@staryjanek]

The Rover looks amazingly like my 98 Honda Civic Aerodeck.

[@marcusspinks5258]

Did you go on a course to learn to weld or self taught ? I’m interested in learning as think it would be a handy skill to have.

[@furiousdriving]

self taught and still learning!

[@marcusspinks5258]

I don’t think I’ve got the confidence to purchase the equipment without knowing how to use at the moment. Hats off to you for taking on all the welding you do, I’m sure it’ll eventually encourage me to have a go at it.

[@charliemansonUK]

Ahhh welding time..... Just as well you know how to use the old metal glue gun Matt.

[@jasoncornell1579]

"Once more unto the breach dear friends!! Once more!! Or close the wall up with our English dead!!" There's a quote ur welcome😊

[@PB200559]

Respect Matt.

[@christ6195]

Keep up the welding Mr amature welder it won’t be long before you will be a professional 👍

[@PaddyBoy644]

I think it’s time for the channel to have a name change to Furious Welding! 😂

[@sonofatwitch82]

You.ve done the weld of good

[@tridaks]

Practice makes perfect!

[@classics144sportscarschannel]

getting there slowly but does take a lot of ur money to sort ah

[@artmellon8852]

I can see the progress, Keep whittling away at the job...It will be done before you know it!

[@fhwolthuis]

Yeah, have the 420 painted! And then slightly modify it

[@menditman2004]

Another great video your like me with my Merc Sprinter slowly getting there, as for KZbin earnings I have a little idea of what people earn on KZbin and I just wish I earn’t what someone like you earns on KZbin, I know it doesn’t make you a millionaire but it must be a good few quid a month. I spend a lot on my fleet and get a pittance back, 3 videos on my projects a week not many views 2.5k subs, but I just carry on make it work at my own expense and perhaps one day it will pick up. A little shout out for us little ones from the big boys would be great 😉😂👍

[@philtaylor9038]

Matt. Sounds like you've talked yourself into keeping the rover a bit longer so sell another car but not a mini or crown vic.

[@danielrussell446]

Or that really early punto

[@marklittler784]

Need to put a plastic falcon on the cars roof when filming😅