Replacing the damaged parts from a rear hit on the lowest mileage auction Civic Si in the country

The 2007 Civic Si sedan is back for us to finish putting in the rail and rear body panel. Well, that is after I figure out a way to get the remainder of the old rail out. I take a few shortcuts to save some time and work on the build without sacrificing quality or safety. I am going to have to fix what Honda didn't do right, they have been taking lessons on gaps from Tesla.
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[@anthonykeeton9103]

You are one of the very few rebuilders that does it right, not just straighten the best u can then fill it full of body filler. The cars looks like they never was wrecked awesome work. You are a master of the trade

[@chumpchangeoutdoors1919]

I really enjoy your content. I miss doing body work. 7 back surgeries I can't do it anymore. All I can is watch your videos now but it's a enjoyable watch.

[@ivanelgordov9099]

Dang! Why the back surgeries if you don’t mind me asking?

[@BrucePierson]

This will be a nice car for someone when it's finished.

[@vehcor]

I don’t think I’ll find another one like it.

[@fhowland]

@@vehcor 100% agree! Most of these SIs have been totally bastardized by stupid mods, crashed, or abused. VERY few low mileage clean ones out there. The last generation of high-revving SIs!

[@drivecam101]

That's the correct use of a gasket scraper. Anything but scraping gaskets. I think I've scraped a gasket with mine exactly once, but it's been one of my most used tools.

[@salmanskippy]

You know Scott you're doing good when your viewers like myself are waiting for your next video. Good job always! From Canada 🇨🇦

[@jackiemay9471]

merry christmas to you and the pizza girl

[@vehcor]

Same to you!

[@jackiemay9471]

@@vehcor thanks

[@stevew270]

Another Vehcor Friday in the books, thank you!

[@billhayes8526]

The use of zip ties to hold body panels on cars is called Drift Stitching 🙂

[@dwk5234]

It’s always great to see you “doing it right”…and I always learn a lot from each video. Thanks so much, Scott, and thank Mr. Spotty for me, too!

[@frystephenw]

Sparks from the death wheel set the OSHA manual on fire. 😉

[@ivanelgordov9099]

You mean osha radar?

[@kevinmartin9432]

Heard myself saying "I win" when I got the A frame ball joint out of my Land Rover!

[@marinastuable]

Man you are giving the safety experts real trauma today 🤣🤣🤣

[@lloydcc]

Not too bad, he was wearing eye and ear protection

[@froggy0162]

What safety experts?

[@dot7107]

@froggy, internet. They know everything about safety without doing a single day that actual work...

[@fhowland]

Thank you for saving this from the crusher! I have a feeling these cars will be looked back on as classics 10-20 years from now. I love mine.

[@sabretech2001]

Enjoy your Christmas. I'll think of you while singing "I'll be Gnome for Christmas" and "There's no place like Gnome for the Holidays"

[@jamespittsfordiii7632]

That grinding method of removing the deck lid skin is how 50 lb cans of welding rods were opened when I started as an apprentice steam fitter in 84

[@ThaMythbuster]

When you first put that decklid on in the first video, I figured "surely he's gonna have to replace part of the quarter" because it seemed kinked down so far, and yet somehow you made it line up perfectly, amazing. The more I watch your videos, the more I really want to try this for myself, you make it look so enjoyable and satisfying! Thanks for the great videos!!

[@patrickzadd5215]

other than your reckless disregard for your own safety you are a very skilled craftsman again…. ignoring the flagrant disregard for safety love your channel!

[@pauld3638]

Great viewing all year for me Scott, have a great Christmas you and the family ans the helper.

[@BrucePierson]

I was at a tow yard recently and there was this really nice Honda Accord in excellent condition. It had a rear hit and needed a left quarter, trunk, bumper, rear trunk repair and the left frame rail was slightly bent. It would be something that you could have easily repaired. Sadly, it was totalled with a Parts Title (Statutory Write Off). They total stuff like that here in Australia and send them to the junk yard. Waste of a good car.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

"Back in the 70's when we just got things done" LOVE IT! Chicklets? Do they still make them?

[@vehcor]

Now, we spend too much time worried about safety to get any real work done. 😂 I saw some Chicklets in a gas station the other day, not sure if they still make them. They might have been there for a few decades!

[@Shododaan]

Between the body file and the 2x4 panel adjustment I was reminded of my HS body shop teacher. He was total old school and I learned a ton from him. Thanks for the flashback Scott. I'm enjoying this build keep it up and have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

[@scotttabak5738]

Must have been my dad

[@noonehere1793]

I am always impressed with how you make this seem so simple and easy……i could never do this ESPECIALLY BY MY SELF! Thanks for sharing👍👍

[@tripodb.3706]

Good stuff as always. Hope you and yours have a merry Christmas.

[@vehcor]

Same to you!

[@chriswinding8735]

Not gonna show us- yes! It’s like your giving us a Christmas present - after all we have stayed silent for so long ( and I’m not saying anything !)!! Merry Xmas!

[@owenpurvis2633]

Late comer to your videos but really happy that I found you a couple months ago. Appreciate your talent and expertice and your matter-of-fact commentary. The faces just add to the enjoyment. Hope to see more of the Mustang build someday. Have a very Merry Christmas.

[@elvis4182]

Don't say mustang that's like Scott's kryptonite

[@m.b8257]

I never considered buy a car that was previously in an accident, however after watching your work I’d definitely buy one of yours, it’s as good or better than new.

[@johnpartridge7623]

It's surprising how costs rise when you have buy replacement Panel Clips so it's good to see you taking the time & trouble showing us "How not to lose copious amounts of Blood" removing the bloody things, good Video Scott. Hope you & The Pizza Delivery Lady, The Screamer, Apprentice Gnome & your Staff Gnomes have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnhouseholder7682]

Thanks for training the experts ,clean freaks and safety experts.lol coming along great.thanks John from Arizona

[@garycurry4600]

Merry Christmas to you and the family, Scott. Thanks for all the great content!

[@jonmcclane7433]

As a proud owner of a very low mile 8th Gen Civic Si, great job 👏

[@robbieeades1956]

Scott. You are the best in the business. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Another great video. Thanks for putting them on KZbin.

[@richardblakely7219]

I’ve always been scared of removing some body parts for repair. Your videos have taught me the ease of doing this! Btw, is your pizza girl related to you?

[@D4x4Bronc]

Good info on cutting the old panel out! I one time tried sticking paint on the studs of a panel and putting it on the new tailgate to mark the holes. I ended up putting it on slightly crooked and had to redrill some of the holes.

[@johnpham2450]

Can’t believe the night and day from when you got the car until now. Flawless work!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I like that you don't just 'get it done', but do it the RIGHT way!

[@alexandermccarthy]

Merry Christmas, Scott. Cheers for all the amazing videos and laughs over the last year!

[@jkrende]

Heh. You should stop being so hard on the safety experts. I'm like, literally a car carrying safety expert and I ain't never gave ya the smallest bit of grief. Love the content as always Scott.

[@vehcor]

The actual safety experts are not the ones that have anything to say (they know it is a losing battle with me😂). It is the keyboard safety experts that have never done a minute of manual labor in their lives that feel the need to inform me and everyone else they see, on how things should be done in their “expert” opinion. 😂

[@ReapThySorrow]

Thank you for putting closed captions on i appreciate it.

[@blkmontecarlo]

You make it look easy. I know it's a lot of hard work. The goal is always to use a less Bondo as possible.

[@xTruthxWithinx]

If I had the chance to personally do this with a low mile example I would've done the FD2 conversions. But this was super fun to watch and I am enjoying all of these rebuild channels I have found today, yours being the 3rd

[@kenmurray4232]

Who is this guy? Using the bumper installation tool properly. Another good video in the books. Thanks for sharing

[@steveherr450]

Yep need to remember not to stand in front of the camera but pizza girl can. 😊😊 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To you, Scott, pizza girl , the rest of your family and the gang that watches your channel here.

[@abelgomez1601]

Thanks to all the youtubers who keep me entertained all year long. Thanks to all those who stop watching and those who keep watching, have a good 2023 and continue to entertain and my favorite of all. Vehcor

[@chrismoore9997]

Even if you are not doing the work, it would be nice to see more details of what work is being done. Paint and all...

[@richhelm21]

Ive been eagerly awaiting the next instalment of 'Annoy the experts!' from Scott. 😂 I think Eric O' at SMA & Scott should set up a 'How To' channel, that would really enrage the experts! 🤣🤣

[@TheClampettmobile]

You could draw your little happy face, Spotty, in the dust on the windshield.

[@jimmckillip7975]

Scott hope you and the pizza girl have a merry Christmas and have a happy new year

[@mikechiodetti4482]

That brush detail could work when using RTV on engine parts. Great tip! Thankyou! Commentary is great also. There are so many spot welds. I never did body/fender repair work other than to move something outa the way. No patience for it. Your doin a great job.

[@larrybair8074]

Merry Christmas Scott and the Pizza Girl.

[@gregsteinbeck9507]

Great job as usual. Merry Christmas to you and pizza girl!

[@billz4071]

I love the way you take your work very seriously. You make the chore seem pleasant and fun, however. I sure learn a lot from watching you.

[@freddiejohnsonjr503]

Vendor i love the work that you do. I was a Pipefitter/Welder by trade, but I used love working on my, and my mother's cars. I once had a 1972 VW 411, have you seen one of them?

[@tramptruck4859]

Fine standard of sarcasm, as always 😂 A Happy Christmas to you and yours

[@cadman10000]

The finger grinder would have been an excellent choice in this application. This post was brought to you by Norton Abriasives.

[@frankm8533]

Scott is best the rebuilder in my opinion excellent work 👏 I need blue prints on the Big Birtha slide hammer I wanna make one

[@johnds6621]

So how many cars did you repair this year? As always a most enjoyable video to watch. Merry Christmas to you and yours Scott.

[@ShainAndrews]

Zero. They are all death traps ;-P

[@thatmaverickguy859]

@@ShainAndrews 🧢

[@williamfoote2888]

Do you work for the iRS?

[@josephliptak3183]

@@ShainAndrews Scott is drunk on your haters tears. You haven't a clue!

[@ronniecardy]

Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the crew

[@stuartgriffin382]

Usually Santa has white beard. And hair. But this year he's disguised in Chicago and giving away a free Civic. Just not this one. Well done that man! Merry Christmas Scott, to you and yours. And thanks for the joy! (Deny it if you must!)

[@briangibbs3774]

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Scott, including Mr. Spotty.

[@vehcor]

Same to you!

[@jeffrogers2180]

That was impressively hard work, shoehorning that student debt forgiveness joke in there.

[@missulu]

Merry Christmas! Hope Santa is good to you.

[@reedburke7762]

Although I don't want to stir up any debate, I kind of wish that C&C Equipment and their truck build could benefit from your experience. It would be interesting to hear your perspective, even if I believe those men are amazing.

[@danielsmith9500]

I’ve done door skins but I never knew u could get trunk skins. Taht pretty cool and I’m sure it’s a lot cheaper

[@zacharywong483]

Excellent video, Scott! Really comprehensive filming and great commentary!

[@TheMaddPCGuy]

Hey Scott did you try my MAF cleaner trick to remove those towing stickers from glass on a vehicle? Just spray the entire stick with MAF cleaner and then peal it off..!!! It's that easy... Love your videos...!!! 👍👍👍✌️

[@vehcor]

Water still works better.

[@TheMaddPCGuy]

@@vehcor 🤣 yes it does... Merry Christmas to you and your family...!!! 😎

[@charliedc2A]

Nice car I'd like to have it. I've always liked the civic si. Gonna be really nice when you get it all finished. 👍

[@kirkpowell6161]

Merry Christmas Scott!

[@WorkingWithWimberley]

That’s solid progress!

[@vehcor]

Thanks, sometimes I get something done.

[@WorkingWithWimberley]

@@vehcor 😂

[@markb.1259]

Merry Christmas Scott!!!

[@brianknight4595]

Merry Christmas cheers Brian

[@ozbassman11]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoy your work and wit. Happy Christmas and New Year from Perth, Western Australia.

[@Oh_that_guy]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year @vehcor. Hope you are able to spend some time with family and friends.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

I couldn't wait to get done work. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to youband your family. Stau safe and be well.

[@jimwiskus8862]

I knew this would end well. Merry Christmas 🎄 see you in the next installment.

[@poprawa]

Did you ever read Honda sheet metal work rust prevention manual? In Honda factories no one did, for sure

[@jayryia]

With the level of fabrication you do, I'd love to see you get an old 97 Mirage and an EVO rear floor and do an AWD conversion. I'm sure guys there will pay good money for that.

[@eltonressouw9569]

Merry christmas & Happy new year.

[@bousquethouse398]

That deck lid panel bolt seems to be a common issue, rusts in place and tears out the nut out of the plastic. Also the key lock gets all corroded, and the driver door actuator/mechanism as well.

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

Thank you Scott. It was enjoyable.😀

[@09dave1952]

I shuddered when he brought out the big grinder:)

[@jimpie231]

I didn’t know you liked Van Gogh. By the way I have my own Starry Night painting, and I think it’s better than the original, by some starving artist. I also have a painting of a 1800’s anvil, 5lb. Sledge and sniffer box, it’s cool. Thanks, you do good work. Jim

[@brucehobbs1734]

You make all this look so easy! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

[@bobroberts2371]

1:05 I see a first generation " Drill Doctor " bit sharpener in the background so you don't have an excuse for dull bits. . . .As long as you have watched the VHS vid that came in the original case.

[@niloualq1988]

I really love his work very clean job and the knowledge he teaches as it way better than school also when he buys something it's always have very good values this Honda worth a lot of money bz they are very rare very vettc with turbo kids lo e these cars and thanks for the great video l also wanna know any uon the short bed Chevy 1500 what happen to the truck

[@mitchm5883]

Very cool. Really enjoy watching your work.

[@clintpeterson9028]

The best I’ve watched

[@blackmanops3749]

I'd actually like to see how the painting is done on one of these builds where it has to be feathered in.

[@rubenarizmendicortes6366]

O love watching your videos! I wonder how many hours is your daily journey?

[@jamesterrill1938]

impressive work.

[@ric3677]

Merry Christmas to you and yours. And thanks for all you do.

[@Kiwi-pp7rg]

Do the same thing as you do my friend except half way around the world in New Zealand. I get laughed at to but on average earn $120 an hour. I'm no Doctor, I just fix shit!!

[@ed_cetera]

Merry Christmas Scott and family !

[@robertaccorsini4663]

If you didn’t have your Masters you never would have gotten that forbidden icing on correctly.

[@raydaggers5773]

Merry Christmas to you and your family and thanks for the great content.

[@andrewbetschman3175]

@vehcor I hope the snow is not too bad in the Chicagoland area! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@vehcor]

Snow isn’t bad but the low temps and wind SUCK! Happy holidays!

[@andrewbetschman3175]

@@vehcor happy holidays. It's the same in ohio.

[@EReznok]

26:50 I know what your going to work on, it's the body swap Mustang.

[@taianaanjos7277]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@buffsheeri]

I got the procrastination part down pat .....it's the working part I'm not so good at....sigh

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

Merry Christmas and the group of Family!!!!

[@muskokamike127]

Merry Christmas Scott, you the pizza girl and don't you have a mini pizza girl too?

[@lisahutchinson5881]

Happy Christmas to you and your family and not to forget Mr. :)