Old School Lead & Body Work! // Toyota Celica V8 Swap

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[@richardstone5241]

Wow! It's been YEARS since I have seen lead work, not many people know that ART anymore. And yes, it IS an ART!

[@brianlamb7937]

It is a slowly dying art. Learned a bit about it 45+ years ago when dad worked at the Paint/Body shop at the local Ford dealership, gota have some skill to get it correct.

[@NormanF62]

Try building a super car from scratch and Henrique Carvalho managed to do it! How much was it? Approximately $3 million dollars but hey if you want to compete with Porsche or Bugatti, you have to start somewhere!

[@tombeck2792]

@@NormanF62 lead is toxic, so industry probably switched to the safer product

[@machinist7230]

Lead work is the way to go, it actually bonds to the car and can flex eith the body. When a body twists slightly, bomdo can pop right off.

[@redrevoc]

@@machinist7230 Agree, but properly applied thin layer of bondo becomes pretty well bonded too. Depending on where exactly on the car you put it, it can last just as well.

[@fredfordham2611]

As an old panelbeater. "autobody repairman" from the UK.. Metal Finishing and Lead Fill was the way I was taught.... Never used Bodyfiller.... If a panel could not be repaired, then we made it.. I am now 72 yrs young and offered my skill set to teach others .. And have been told a number of times, your skills are no longer used...just replace the damaged panel and bodyfill... I learnt my skillset in a old-school shop with a 6 year apprenticeship..

[@phil_p]

Check out retropower in the Uk. Keeping these old skills alive alongside modern tech.

[@johnhorun2530]

Props to Charlie for filling those holes and keeping the headliner intact. You really do have a great team around you to help with the more difficult parts of your build.

[@stratfanstl]

I'm impressed by the sheer number of niche, high-complexity skills that you use on these projects every day. The fact that you seem to demonstrate zen master level RESULTS on all of them is AMAZING. Happy birthday!

[@garycrawford26]

Happy Birthday Sarah 🥳🎉🎂

[@watchingdanny]

I loved how Sarah was in a full hazmat suit in the paint booth and Fred was in jeans and a t shirt. 😊

[@SarahnTuned]

Haha, he was only in there for a sec to try out the PPG stuff

[@watchingdanny]

@@SarahnTuned Still a very funny scene. Like something out of the Odd Couple. 😁

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Sarah, when you pour the paint. Open the tin. Then grab some masking tape in a V-shape across the top. Stuck flat to the tin. Cover the edge. Then when you pour, it pours from a single point. No drips. No mess. Peel off the tape and the lid goes onto a clean surface too! Thanks two bits of masking tape. It’s a game changer. You’re welcome.

[@SianaGearz]

Oh thanks i'll remember that. Although things i paint are usually 1/24th the size.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

@@SianaGearz You get to use 1:24 scale tape for a 1:24th scale tin. I now picture you as a 1:24 scale tiny person who drives 1:24 scale car. That’s kinda cool.

[@Modified1]

I'm telling ya, this is a SEMA show piece!!

[@garyworokevich2524]

A great effort with great results. Once again I'm learning something new

[@DaringDan]

That thing is turning out so sick, Sarah. This series has been fantastic. Cheers.

[@mothmagic1]

It's going to be one mean beast when Sarah as finished with it. I'd love to take it for a test drive when it's complete.

[@bugattieb110ss]

'sick' means to vomit or feel unwell...

[@MrQuantom]

​@@bugattieb110ss 😂😂

[@JK-ns5dr]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH! (Sorry, didn't mean to yell) the car is coming along splendidly.

[@Primus54]

“Automotive ASMR” 🤣 Amazing amount of work and those body repairs were fascinating. Happy 38th Birthday! 🎂 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@SarahnTuned]

@@joemanco5864 it’s 2023, no one gives a shit about that anymore lol

[@Yotraj]

@@SarahnTuned Hey now... we all care!

[@douglaskaye1395]

Thanks!

[@bobuncle8704]

It’s a shame to see skills like that disappearing. Thank you for showing what can be done.

[@gjones9842]

Happy Birthday

[@faerieSAALE]

Every attention to detail pays off in the end.

[@thetrigger608]

I appreciate how Sarah is all suited up in the paint booth and Fred is just in there like it's just another day 😂

[@SarahnTuned]

Haha, he just wanted to see how the PPG epoxy sprayed since he never tried it before. He was only in there a sec.

[@thetrigger608]

@@SarahnTuned I was laughing cause that's how I look when I spray small jobs

[@lsnowy7758]

Fred has an internal BA installed!

[@markphilpot8734]

Sarah, it’s great to have these specialists that come and help. Nobody does everything well. Having those who specialize in jobs to help is a big deal. You get a better project and they get recognition and promotion for their help, win, win! Glad as always to see Charlie helping! Go Team Sarah!

[@gijsv8419]

This will be the best prepared Celica ever.

[@ericweenink7578]

Blows my mind that your car didn’t immediately flash rust. The joys of living in the desert I guess? As always Loooove your videos. Have a great one. Eric

[@SarahnTuned]

The humidity is in the single digits. So dry my eyes are like chalk every morning.

[@bellyisis]

Great work as always between Charlie,you and the “Lord of Lead”. Keep that dying technique going

[@fredriksolvang9032]

I am a huge fan of your Channel Sarah. Watching every episode for 4-5 years. Greetings from Scandinavia.

[@ericthomas3181]

Happy Birthday Sarah, wishing you much success and your dreams/wishes coming true!

[@Mikey-Likes-I.T]

glad to see that someone actualy will go the extra 10 miles to do things right from prep work to lead body filling! much respect to you.

[@mikeklein4949]

safety first! thank for protecting our inspirational - YOU!

[@tonysansom]

I was just a trainee mechanic (50-something now) when I last watched someone do lead work. I actually thought it would be a lost art by now. It was so nice to see all that buckled rear corner back to it's former sweet lines. This build gets more exciting with each episode!

[@vlenhoff]

Wow, I can't get enough of this project, bravo guys!

[@ShiftyKen08]

That lead technique was cool to watch! That indeed looks like a lost art.

[@TrumpetBiz]

Showing the prep needing to do a paint job the right way is awesome content. Love the production touches you put into your vids, lots of work and it makes your vids SO much better than others. Congrats on the new gun !

[@Tony-ib2vm]

If you drill a hole in your pump sprayer. You can install a bolt-in Schrader valve and pressurize it with shop air.

[@richardgraham1167]

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

[@tareskisloki8579]

Your attention to detail on these builds is incredible, after watching builds that just cut and weld fresh metal, or even use fibreglass replacement panels, it's a breath of fresh air to see the old school approach being kept alive.

[@phorobierre2884]

attention to details with OEM parts is needed....indeed!!

[@fishflash1]

Your attention to detail is a great attribute and inspirational. The epoxy coat came out great. Charlie welding those roof holes was a big relief. Happy Birthday! Thanks for another great video.

[@BigNews2021]

Your eye for detail is impressive. So is your unwillingness to cut corners. This is project is turning out fantastic.

[@McTroyd]

Time might be money, but money might not be time. 🧠 Never stop doing the right thing, Sarah. 👍

[@weltraumaffe4155]

It's amazing and fun to watch this project progress but I cannot fathom how "time is money" can be a factor. I'd love to see the actual cost by the time SCHarah ❤is finished. Would this even be possible without a half million subs? I'm guessing it's comparable to a new Bentley.

[@jesseroberts9607]

I will say again you are the most therell person I’ve seen when your doing a project, I enjoy anything you do because there’s not many that takes that much effort in finishing a car.

[@joshuaanderson4311]

Your video's keep getting better with all the different processes (old style and new) you show us. Thank you for your passion with car restoration.

[@joecutro7318]

Happy Birthday, Sarah! I don't know bodywork at all, but the time and attention taken to get this right AND make a well produced vlog to document it is nothing short of amazing. To see someone as young as you so devoted to vanishing artisan work like this is so impressive. Kudos to you, Charlie and Fred!

[@enzoonymus3084]

Stangly enough, when Sarah pumped that pump ...I enjoyed it!😃😃

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

To all the folks working this... treasure this project and all like it. You are at the top of your class, and are performing artwork on vehicles. This will be the most satisfying work days of your careers

[@buickboy92]

That lead work is incredible, it's really remarkable to see on video! I didn't know anyone still worked with lead outside of factory manufacturing. The Celica looks superb now Sarah, once again incredible work and progress. Appreciate the time this took to film and edit on top of squaring away all the details in this restoration.

[@barackmycat9448]

Patience is a virtue.

[@jasonh4167]

I apreciat people who still do the lost art's of craftsmanship, keeping old school alive!

[@billkidd5020]

that car is so much fun to drive I can hardly wait for the next review

[@guns2317]

Dang Sarah I am impressed at you taking this lead work on. I am willing to bet you are protected 10 times better than the old timers were when they were out slinging lead for body work. The car is making great progress. Bravo!

[@veitjacob9764]

Just saw some pictures from the 70s Volvo factory paint street The only protection for the workers was a cotton cap with earflaps. Crazy from today's standards.

[@joelmurphy7980]

One well known lead slinger only lived to about 90 from not wearing protection.

[@betr8er896]

Pretty sure your lead is actually tin, at least in Germany it's always been tin. Love the celica series!

[@546Scott]

I can't imagine the labor charge for that!! Fred is incredibly talented!!!

[@TristouMTL]

I feel honoured to have witnessed lead work -- something I knew nothing about until today but is obviously very skilled work that requires an artist's touch :) I absolutely LOVE Sarah's attention to detail and refusal to cut corners. It shows so much respect for these old cars and their creators.

[@IronmanV5]

Happy Birthday Sarah!

[@petermoller8337]

Great job Sarah your attitude and attention to detail is always a pleasure to watch.🇦🇺👍🤗

[@anydaynow01]

That's awesome you did the old technique of leading the imperfections instead of bondo, this is a true restomod!

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

If you keep making great videos like this the 1 million subscribers level will be soon!

[@patrickladucer4118]

Awesome! Remember to whear your mask 😷 when sanding, even hand sanding. Our air quality is the gateway to our blood and health. Thank you for your service and expertise Sarah.

[@speedmaverick]

Lead is old school for a reason. The paint doesn't like to stick and is famous for peeling. That's why the top shops don't use it anymore. Witnessed that too many times to ever consider using it on any of my projects. Throw in the toxic part and it seems like a no brainer. A fully welded seam with filler lasts decades without cracking if properly applied.

[@WaddupBoi]

sick collaborative effort from everyone, gonna be a maaaaaaaaad car

[@Pearmain2009]

Happy Birthday Sarah,and what a great video as its been ages since I have seen leading work. Great job and great project.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

"Get the lead out" Sarah!! Well done work on the qtr panel!! Woooo Hooooooo!!

[@maxzee1739]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!! You look AMAZING! =)

[@laughingmadman853]

Happy Birthday. Today is a Technotronic reference. I love the music references you have in some of your videos

[@tonysansom]

There was even a bit of Mr T in there too 😁

[@EKKOdocker]

What a skillful team! It’s really impressive watching each of you work and the attention to detail. Happy B-day Sarah!

[@jimnuding4011]

I’ve never seen leading being done before. It’s quite a skill. It’s nice seeing such teamwork between all of you. I love your channel!!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Happy Birthday Sarah!!! Your attention to detail will make this another awesome project.

[@gregsheppard1457]

Brilliant. You are all putting serious skill and care into this. Thanks for taking the extra time to document it all for us.

[@TaunusMicha]

Perfect work, as always. Oh and btw. happy Birthday "old" girl 🎂😉

[@scottgordon1821]

You guys all have mad skillz!! Very impressive 👏

[@Dakiraun]

Oh wow - lead filling is definitely a dying art; very cool Fred can do it.

[@kevinlyon9501]

Watched this lunchtime at work it's now the evening and I still have Pump up the jam running through my brain, thanks Sarah. Nice bit of lead work, been years since I had a go and I can understand Charlie's nervousness.

[@andresmatty3864]

Lead working was how they would seem together body panels in the 70s kinda like this, that’s so cool

[@mostcom]

Just got here.. was watching Fred do his thing on their channel.

[@stevedolan5065]

You’re doing awesome work on this car, as usual…thanks for all these great videos! And Happy Birthday Pretty Lady!

[@soulfury123]

I would pay for Sarah to rebuild but it's difficult to think of anyone else doing. Love your dedication to the minutia.

[@bobbailey5072]

Love your show. The Celica is going to be amazing. Love it when Charlie is on the show also.

[@gmag1969]

Fred did an amazing job with the lead work there. It's always cool to see someone who can do it. It's a lost art when it comes to bodywork.

[@snowinokinawa]

You’re my hero Sarah! My first car was a 76’ Celica GT and I enjoyed every minute I spent with her. Of all the work I did, I remember finding the little clips for the chrome trim around the front windscreen to be the most difficult parts search on the entire car. I’m glad I found your channel today & I look forward to the rest of your resto. All the best from Australia...

[@zolphdiggler]

you and speedacademy are both doing old school celica builds. absolutely love it

[@jrjohnson4547]

Yay!! Another Sarah-n-Tuned!

[@TOBYH]

I can't wait to see it finished, they had a copper color in those years that is killer, I can't wait to see how fast it is when you give it the beans!

[@musoangelo]

Nice to see that the weather is warming there.

[@franklananna9684]

I hope your keeping the celica it will be a masterpiece !

[@jimgoose9146]

Tip leave a stirring stick in the can preferebly a metal one when pouring a full can . It helps direct the paint into your mixing receptacle

[@williamtahau38]

Coming along nicely, fred did a awesome job on the arse end as did charlie fixing.those holes on the R😂😂F, the roof ,the roof !!!!

[@brianlego98gaming]

I like the Celica V8 swap series idea, been a muscle car fan myself, I could the remaining process of the Celica V8, it's gonna look Rad

[@Creekbreezy]

Sarah’s attention to detail is very special. I appreciate the thoroughness.

[@NormanF62]

Lots of work - the end result will be worth it! You can only do so much to smooth out half a century’s metal issues and its as close to the original factory tolerance as humanly possible.

[@gertpittsfort]

Your attention to detail is a joy to watch 😁

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Humpday Sarah!!! Fred is an absolute badass, I actually watched on that channel at lunch before you posted, great work. High5 to Charlie and Fred! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@benjaminstreet9160]

Whoa. Amazing work. This Celica is world class.

[@everready19373]

My autobody teacher used a wooden paddle soaked in motor oil to smooth out the lead. That was back in 1980.

[@christopherbrown6697]

Something that I've noticed when wiping things down for paint prep is that I get the best results when I make smooth passes in one direction. The back and forth wiping tends to leave deposits where I change direction.

[@ctruthtoday]

Your attention to detail is impeccable!

[@Rjhs001]

'Fire in the Hole'...excellent Steely Dan track!!

[@eefneleman9564]

By all means, film or show more. I love this stuff.

[@Trlthericklang]

I enjoyed Fred’s video on the lead work.

[@iainjoy3058]

Great team effort in this one Sarah. I have to say the lead work looks fantastic and an interesting process. This is going to be such a great build when completed.

[@williamhadley1580]

Pro tip on pouring: dip in a paint stirrer into the paint and let it drain into the funnel. It's more precise ;)

[@bambamyong]

Happpppy birthday Sarah 🥳

[@luiwammes4193]

You have it made easy to you, in such warm weather conditions.

[@jimamizzi1]

I’m no expert Sarah but that lead work made those panels look mint👍

[@blairguinea6811]

Awesome Sarah, thank you..................that leading makes the car look brand new, thanks to Fred n Charlie

[@andrewwasson6153]

Fantastic Celica installment!! The bodywork on that rear quarter was really nicely done and I’m so glad you leaded it. Toxic AF but it’ll last forever.