rust repair on classic car

rust repair on classic car Episode 88 Manic Mechanic
rust repair on classic car, Making a template to effectively replace rusted away sheet metal. rust, rust repair, car, repair, In the diy, how to, episode, we show how to use rust removal of the area needed so we can complete the restoration of our Falcon Ranchero floor. In the future we will be welding the complete floorinto the automobile. We love classic cars, how to.
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[@godmodeforever]

I'm trying to fix the floor of a 1941 Oldsmobile Hydramatic, no one makes the whole pan so I'm doing it in pieces. This is right up my alley, great stuff thanks.

[@RealWorldGarage]

You really have to become a sheet metal archeologist when doing a restoration like this. Unless you’ve done a bazillion of the same car, it’s a lot of figuring and fitting, and Searching for witness marks.

[@williamcharles9480]

Jeff, it looks as if the Ranchero was in the same environment as my 67 Mustang, rust pin-holes and small, (and large), areas of rust-through everywhere. My 67 was a Jacksonville, FL district vehicle and spent its whole life right here in the same location, hence its condition. The moisture and humidity around here is relentless in it's efforts to convert the old pony's steel back into it's original ferrous state. I've got to say that you deserve a good thumbs up for this tutorial as so many KZbin videos will not include the small but important issues that you describe. I really like the tip where you grind a reference mark into the metal for the location of the floor pan. I wish I'd thought of that, but learning it from you is totally acceptable as is using scrap 18 gauge from a GM car, after all GM had nothing to do with it in actuality and even if they did bulk steel sheet isn't cheap. You've done a lot for the hobby through the years and for that, thanks a million. This 68 year old knows what it's like to be getting up and down all of the time and feel for you. All of the best.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Thanks sooo much for the kind words. We try hard to make it easier for you guys!

[@mikev.7361]

Great video! Sorry I'm late! I've been working on lining up a guy to build my 302! Parts should start trickling in soon, I need to source a main girdle... Anyway, awesome progress on the Ranchero! Thanks for pushing these videos out!!! Keep up the good work!

[@eddiegregory1109]

I hate to make your head any bigger LOL BUT, I have learned a lot from watching you

[@gregeberts2192]

I am about to start on my 1966 Fairlane it needs everything . I enjoy your show and I’m sure I’ll have some questions.

[@AutoRestoMod]

We are here to help! Good luck on the Fairlane. Some REALLY cools stuff is coming available for those cars now through Auto Krafters.

[@heisenberg7186]

Nice. Much rather see a repaired original car then a build kit

[@AutoRestoMod]

Thanks!

[@67Stang]

Perfect timing. About to replace a rusted small section of the torque box on my 67. Will need to make a small patch for it. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamford6142]

Templates are good, saves a lot of wasted sheet metal.

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

I like my copper spoon too.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

Looking good! Gotta eat that elephant one bite at a time.

[@AutoRestoMod]

And this is a BIIIIGGGG Elephant.

[@clevelandmaker386]

great video once again..... I'm bad at the inside line thing......but I learn something new all the time hope that you get that pan in there

[@ddaytona1]

Perfect timing. Replacing floors on a 66 mustang coupe. never did metal work before, bought welding equip, never welded before. Used your tips. Used same tools (air chisel), dremel. Pretty easy. We'll see how the welding goes.

[@akjeff64]

I'm in the same boat, doing a '57 Chevy..Almost to the welding portion.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Glad I could help

[@jeffj1324]

Great job. When you get the floor pan in and finished, would mind chatting about seam sealer. What types are their, how to apply, where it should or shouldn't put it and would you prime the meatl before or after installing seam sealer. Cheers!

[@AutoRestoMod]

Great suggestion! I'm trying to get some ideas from guys that are "in the know".

[@altgene8372]

Tedious work but necessary..

[@elcam84]

You have to pick your battles. At some point you have to stop and say I can just repair that area instead of replace it. If it isn't going to be seen or will be covered by undercoating just make it structurally strong no need to make it look perfect. I had made a couple intricate pieces ready to weld in to the rear window channel and another spot a few weeks ago. Fast forward I go out to the shop and they are nowhere to be found. Luckily I could find the templates and make new ones. I cleaned up the entire shop and they are still nowhere to be found.

[@rcnelson]

I wish I could do what you do, but a Falcon? I remember the car as very much one of Detroit's lesser efforts. But maybe there're memories involved....

[@AutoRestoMod]

It ain't about the car...it's about the young man.

[@johnparrish9215]

Sir, I need some advice, I just bought a 53 Studebaker Truck with extremely heavy surface rust. The is deep enough for the good steel to be extremely thin. Is there a body filler like product that I could skim coat the entire truck to both smooth the surface and make it stronger??? If so what is the best brand??

[@AutoRestoMod]

Not really. The truck might be a great candidate for the "Patina" look...

[@kf4ung]

Question: Why not cut the new floorpan into two or three pieces to make it simpler to install without having to cut more out of the cab back? Yes it will make more work on the floor, but it would simplify the work into the bed area. Just curious and love the show, tell Logan his grinding away at that rust is gonna make it sweet when it is all said and done.

[@AutoRestoMod]

More welding is the simple answer.

[@davcot3675]

Do You seam seal all the welds Inside and outside to really water proof welds and those pins holes ?

[@RealWorldGarage]

He’s probably going to answer you when he wakes up, LOL. But I’m betting he’s going to seam seal the crap out of everything once he gets done welding it all in. That’s what I did on the 67 mustang floors I installed. Not sure what they use, I bought what was available locally, SEM brand, flowed nicely and adhered well.

[@AutoRestoMod]

What Real said...only in my voice.

[@RealWorldGarage]

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[@DragPakMerc]

Good stuff, but is any Galaxie content in the pipeline?

[@AutoRestoMod]

It is. We're going to finish up the pan and move this one aside for some Galaxie Love.

[@DragPakMerc]

@@AutoRestoMod Awesome. While Rancheros are cool and all, and I've gained a lot of practical knowledge about floor pan replacement, I'm really looking forward to see what you do with the Galaxie.

[@kevinfelton4886]

Hopefully I won't have to go this far on my project!

[@AutoRestoMod]

We hope that for you too. It sucks when we just keep finding more and more. I REALLY wanted to have the pan in already. It is honestly holding up other projects right now.

[@kpb711]

Put that thing in already. spend any more time on that thing and the kid is going to never want to take on a car project again

[@AutoRestoMod]

I got a lot more faith in Logan than you do. LOL

[@kpb711]

@@AutoRestoMod someone's got to give you a hard time.

[@harisw4863]

Just get to the point without dragging it out. Useless instructions. Nothing learnt. Waste of time watching!

[@AutoRestoMod]

Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas Mr. Scrooge!

[@harisw4863]

If you have no useful information to share, stop wasting peoples' time.

[@AutoRestoMod]

@@harisw4863 you first.