The perfect Door Gap

[@racinggreen2171]

I need to fix a door gap on a Fiat 600 and was reluctant to get the welder out but this has given a way forward. Thanks mate.

[@classicrewind2715]

All the best. I'm glad the video was able to help you. 👍

[@donsag1]

Good stuff, started on my 68 a few weeks ago, been looking at your different videos several times, back glass channel, trunk filler and trunk floor pan on going. Thank you ! Don S.

[@classicrewind2715]

Glad I could help.. if you need any specific questions let me know. Try to answer them

[@jamesharrington9826]

Thanks for sharing ! I learned something I wanted to know, I put new aftermarket fenders on the front of my 68 Camaro n the gap is terrible towards the middle but the ends top n bottom look good so this has helped a lot.

[@classicrewind2715]

Glad it helped.. All the best

[@gbunton]

are you using 23 wire? I use coat hangers to fill that type gap, run the coat hanger in and weld to it also use compressed air to moderate the heat.

[@classicrewind2715]

It's a little thicker than a coat hanger. it's like a 3/16 wire. It holds its form very well when you're working it. I hope you enjoyed the video. All the best

[@rajcam80]

Get after it my friend! Still in a waiting period for the 71 GT-37.

[@classicrewind2715]

I know how it is waiting. I ordered my motor and some other items during covid I waited almost 18 months before I got them. All the best my friend

[@rajcam80]

@@classicrewind2715 I most of the parts. The money and time is the issue. I am very well hopefully to get the car looking like what you have done in 2 yrs!

[@classicrewind2715]

It takes a lot of time. You'll get there my friend. all the best

[@rajcam80]

Thanks for the motivation!!!

[@stevendistler5865]

Excellent video Hairy! Great tips!

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks. Happy New Year !!

[@stevendistler5865]

@@classicrewind2715 Happy New Year!

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

If the quarter panel didn’t need work would you have built up the door? I’m having the same issue but at the middle of the door/quarter panel. Thanks

[@classicrewind2715]

No, I wouldn't have. When you open the door, you can see that it would have been worked on. You hide your work better on the jam of the quarter than the door. All the best Hope this video helped you.

[@ChristopherL0rtiz]

@@classicrewind2715 yes thank you 🙏

[@akp41]

Thank you for posting content

[@classicrewind2715]

Definitely , Glad the video was able to help you. All the best

[@davemcaferty6347]

Great video, that's some good stuff

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks,,

[@derekmoore2553]

Great work as always! Car is looking good. Gives me motivation to continue mine. Yours is sure coming along nice. Keep it up! I'll be tuned in for the next one.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thank you for the kind words. If you need any advice don't be hesitant to reach out.. All the best

[@derekmoore2553]

@Classic Rewind That's very nice of you. I really appreciate that. You've got a new subscriber for life. I'm sure I'll have some questions for you. I'm struggling getting a quarter panel on at the moment.

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi Derek, make sure you install it with some zip screws. Therefore you have the ability to adjust and check everything before you start welding. My quarter panel on the passenger side is giving me a lot of difficulty, that's the video that I've been posting lately. The quarter panel dips in too much where it meets the door if I had saw that before I installed it I would have done more adjustment by pulling it out before welding it fast to the door Striker. I hope this helps. All the best

[@derekmoore2553]

@Classic Rewind Thank you. That is helpful. My trouble is at the rocker. I wish I could post a picture to show you. Basically I cannot get the quarter to sit down on the rocker like it's supposed to. It is about a ½ inch high. I've tried every which way I can think of short of doing a relief cut on the new quarter itself.

[@classicrewind2715]

How does it sit up on the roof line? Try lifting the quarter up from the back to get it to sit down on the rocker.. need to be careful because of your door alignment when you install your door. send me pictures.

[@waynebauer2770]

Looking good Harry. Myb68 is at paint shop now. Hope to get it back after Jan 1st. Then start putting it back together

[@classicrewind2715]

Wow. That is awesome. Where are you getting it painted ? When you get a chance take a look at the (short) I just posted on KZbin. My friend just got his 68 GTO back from paint. He had it painted in Florida. It looks awesome

[@classicrewind2715]

Sorry Wayne. I haven't posted it yet. LoL It's coming out tomorrow

[@waynebauer2770]

@@classicrewind2715 will do

[@davidbrown-55]

Lookin gd. Great vid. What do you treat the back of the weld with? Thanks

[@classicrewind2715]

If it is accessible I spray it with etching primer and then I coat it with a sealer. like a rust preventer. If it is an area where two pieces of metal come together like a door jamb I seal it with etching primer and then I put seam sealer on top and then I seal that with either a coat of POR-15 or paint. Hope this helps all the best

[@billmiller5075]

Nice work

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks, 👍

[@DeLosAngeles_24]

Mr. Harry - what brand you use air compressor and size gallon ?

[@classicrewind2715]

I have a husky 90 gallon. I bought it because eventually I am going to start spraying car panels. Right now I have to put a condensation collector on it. I only have one by the shut-off valve. I have to put an inline collector so I don't get any moisture in the paint. I'm getting a lot of moisture out of the hose. All the best. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@overdrive39]

Hey dude. I like the vid but you need to check the ground clamp for a loose connection. Mine was doing what yours is, and the bolt that held the cable to the clamp was corroded from use, take it apart and clean all the surfaces then you will find it works better.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thank you for the advice. I'm glad you like the video. I didn't have my settings right. I will check my ground as well. All the best

[@tysonbaer3034]

Harry. You talk about the reveal of the door not going to the edge of the rocker is that correct? So the lower front corner of the door is not flush with the rocker?

[@classicrewind2715]

That is correct, on the 68-69 GTOs The gap is on the door. The fender is flush with the rocker. Therfore the gap is on the door, 3/16 back from The Rocker. I hope this makes sense. It's kind of hard to explain without showing pictures. Go to the 4 minute mark of the video. There you can see what I'm talking about where the fender hits the rocker and the door is back 3/16 from the fender. I hope this helps, sorry for the late response.

[@tysonbaer3034]

@Classic Rewind Thanks Harry! So is that the same for 70 GTO's?

[@classicrewind2715]

I'm not sure about the 70-72. I haven't done enough of them to realize. I suggest you go to Pinterest or something like that where you can look at pictures of doors and try to figure it out.

[@shakenbake2577]

Where did you purchase this Pontiac,might I ask? Was it a Barn find?

[@classicrewind2715]

I bought it in NJ. I was looking for a car that I could totally rebuild, it didn't matter the condition it was in as long as the frame was good.

[@gbunton]

It's not a good idea to use the striker as it can miss align other parts, a trick I've used for years is cut your self some rubber gas line into 2 inch strips and position them around all your contact points, you know split the line slide it on the doors you'd be amazed at how it will help you align your stuff. Just a thought. nice welding job.

[@classicrewind2715]

That is a great idea. Thank you for leaving a comment. I appreciate your experience.. I hope you enjoyed the video. All the best

[@reacp9114]

2 weeks ago I was grinding and I ended up in the hospital cause I got some grit in my eye. And I was wearing glasses

[@classicrewind2715]

That's horrible. I had five pieces of metal in my eye over the years. Two metal splinters at one time from grinding. Snuck in under my safety glasses. Now I use the big ones with the side Shield. So far so good haven't had one in over a year. Very painful. I hope everything turned out okay with no damage. All the best