We're BACK on the GC, Sink or swim!!! Derek

[@paintucation]

Coming at ya from the C10 Nats!!! Thanks for watching!! We get deep!! And there's no turning back!

[@9LineOfDeath]

Fantastic meeting you the opening morning of C10 nationals talking about the Camaro and about getting the youth interested in cars to save the art of body/paint and auto mechanics! Awesome video!

[@BigMikeeeBam]

Kevin. Do you ever wonder what got into me doing this one!? Lol

[@Mark-um7ey]

@@paintucation and I missed them again...say I'm going every year and.... need parts for my big block big 10 lol

[@cliffwright9842]

Jeezus Kevin, do you need to re-🎉visit those on stage days!!

[@CaptainCurt07]

*Been watching u since being of tv n u gave me confidence to paint my corvette Ect KZbin sure would of be cool to have way way back*

[@280zturbo]

I appreciate you setting a good example with proper PPE. I recently ran into a guy from my old church who owns a body shop and now he has uncontrollable tics. I’ve also had family members die from cancer which I suspect was related to repeated exposure to automotive solvents/chemicals. Don’t be lazy, don’t worry about looking “cool”…it ain’t worth it. Wear PPE so you can enjoy your hobby and your life.

[@paintucation]

If you watch any of my training videos, you'll know that I'm big on proper PPE.... I totally agree! I've had friends that had to change careers due to exposure. It's imortant. Thanks!

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

I agree, when I was younger I never saw the need, now that I’m 54 I wish I hadn’t been so ignorant.

[@TC-qd1zw]

Stop whinging.

[@nick540g]

30 years ago I took 3 semesters of Paint and Body at a local community college. Our instructor had no fingerprints from constant exposure to paint solvents.

[@Carol-lg6bk]

Kevin, I am a 78 year old great-grandmother, and I love watching your videos. I admire your meticulous attention to detail. It's interesting to see how cars are put together, as you patiently take it apart, piece by piece. Keep up the good work!❤❤

[@HellaKwik]

How awesome is it that you're a part of the car community?! If you're not aware, Kevin has a long history of doing really top tier builds and modifications going back a couple decades. I've seen him do things I was sure couldn't be done. And he used to be a rock vocalist in the 80s. Super glad you're here. It's nice to have unexpected peers ; )

[@amazing_bobson]

I'm an 80 year old grandfather who also loves watching his video's. I'm not a great-grandfather because my kids liked to practice a lot before they welded everything in place. 😁😃❤

[@paintucation]

Carol, so nice to have you watching! I love that you're subscribed and interested. I enjoy the process as well as teaching and empowering others! So glad you're a part of it. :)

[@paintucation]

@@amazing_bobson Thanks for being here!!!!

[@craighansen7594]

Great job! The first time I cut that much off at once I was 17 years old. I had a 1966 Mustang convertible and cut the rear quarters and tail light panel off all at once. Dad and I had sprayed some cars in the garage and done minor bodywork but never several panels at once. I now have a lot of experience doing large body panel replacement. Your videos are hitting on all the important points it takes to do this successfully. I hope there are lots of young car enthusiasts watching and thinking,"hey, I can do that".

[@paintucation]

Thanks very much!!! I appreciate you watching!!!

[@markhesanalienking9757]

Really enjoying this series on this car. Ty Kevin!

[@paintucation]

Thank you!!

[@madrabbit9007]

I loved the Days Of Thunder intro! Can't wait for the rest of the video!

[@paintucation]

I couldn't help myself!

[@madrabbit9007]

@@paintucation it can’t dump oil or fuel so it had to claim some blood to appease the automotive gawds.

[@mightymikethebear]

@@madrabbit9007 Auto body technicians have scars. Scars are proof that work was done.

[@JoE_Songs]

@@paintucation nicely done. 😂 I could feel Robert Duvall

[@clintclark8519]

I’ll never get to do anything this in depth but I think it’s awesome to watch a piece of history comeback to life so I live a little vicariously through these videos lol

[@MikeNocosia]

Love to see old guys working LOL I now 73 long time fan

[@Sabe53]

I'm 71 and still doing this stuff almost daily.

[@glockadelic4110]

It is amazing to watch a master at work. Thanks for the videos Kevin

[@paintucation]

Thanks man, appreciate you!

[@itsnotadodgerog2050]

Like the wall upgrade. Surroundings determine the atmosphere and the atmosphere is an underappreciated motivator and when you feel good about it, and... it helps with the OCD.

[@CharlesCox-p1h]

I had a 73 Camaro, I can't wait to see how it comes out, I've been watching your work since you were on power Nation, it's gonna be awesome

[@paintucation]

Thanks Charles!!! I really appreciate you finding us here! KZbin is a blast!

[@Killobyte]

Kevin, I've watched dozens of videos on this topic, as I'm going to have to replace most of the back half on my '70 Chevelle due to rust, but they just touch the surface and ignore the details. Thanks for showing the whole process, including the little details that make all the difference! Now I need to do some "mock-up". ;)

[@toddbowser9415]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I love that start up segment spoof of Days of thunder!!! What a comedian! Lol

[@paintucation]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was fun to do! I love that movie!

[@2013ShelbyGT500]

Really enjoying watching how you approach the project. Great way to learn. Thank you.

[@LarryHeagren]

The holes in the wheel wells are "Tooling Holes" and are designed into the sheet metal parts for quick alignment of the parts during assembly. I believe they had a 1/4 inch + or - tolerance on assembly so it wasn't a factory mistake but just build tolerances, the car was assembled "good enough". Thats why the gaps on new cars were so bad. I agree with your method of duplicating how the metal was assembled. It does keep the structural integrity of the car. Also you are correct that R & R-ing the wheel wells is easier than patching them. Making patch panels is a lot of work. Your car will be dead nuts for tolerance as your established baseline is very good. No Cowboy Bodyshop work going on here. Only a very intelligent mod taking place. This is a very interesting project. Thank You!

[@paintucation]

Larry, thanks for your support and for the info! I talked to a few people that know more than me before I started, but I think my plans will yield a nice result. Thanks for the affirmation!!! I'll keep this car, so I don't want to hack it up in any way. Thanks for watching!

[@jpackard2723]

Greatly appreciate the "tedious work exposure" Especially appreciate your "fastidious" pursuit of better than the average and as good or better alignment than from factory. Thanks for all the work to present these videos so we can ride along and learn. By the way loved your Brofest series on the 56 F100 !!

[@paintucation]

Much appreciated! This is all a labor of love, and an exercise in procedure and following through. Thanks for being a part of it all!!

[@Jon_2218]

This Camaro project is my #1 go to KZbin channel watch. Your attention to detail to teach us viewers by your explanations and the hard work you put in is highly appreciated. Tearing down this car showing and explaining the manufacturer method build is absolutely a mind opener, spot weld by spot weld. Thank you Sir, keep up the great work.

[@vernonwilson5712]

I've been watching you for years, one of the best! I have been putting off my 76 Trans Am project for too long. Lots of rust from the back window down to the frame rails. This series is definitely inspiring. Thank you, Kevin!

[@homotorsports]

I am still amazed on how clean the inner roof structure is

[@paintucation]

I don't think I need to do anything to it!

[@shorthop65]

Kevin. You are the BEST!! I love watching how you break things down and make such a monstrous job, logical and achievable. Can't wait to see it going back together!

[@vancity2349]

Kevin I don't know anything about body work nor do I want to learn, but I really enjoy watching you demonstrate how pros make major repairs. I can now appreciate the difficulty and skills needed to do this, and why it costs so much. Keep up the great work!

[@richsmith6952]

Thanks for sharing Kevin. I love it! ❤️😎

[@JohnnieBravo1]

These 2nd Gen, 70-73's have been my life's passion. Built and raced them since I was in college in the mid 70's. Loving your channel Sir! Currently driving a restomod 71, and restoring an 89 Toronado (one owner .... ME ).

[@paintucation]

Awesome!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!! Glad to have you here. If I'm screwing anything up, let me know! Lol!

[@karaDee2363]

Always a pleasure watching the master at work. And looking forward to it going back together again. It brings back memories of me building my 1970 Herb Adams FireAm Daytona 24-hour racer, accept my quarter panels were fiberglass..😊

[@calebcourteau]

I’ve never seen a car so thoroughly dismantled that was going to be reassembled. Maybe project Binky, but those guys essentially used the mini to establish location points for wheels and glass, and built a new, custom car in its place. An impressive feat, but a different sort of project. You’re going to bring this thing back to factory. Absolutely nuts. The work, skill, and patience required are next level.

[@TazR6]

You are patient and talented in equal measure. Some people have talent and no patience, and others have patience but no talent. You have the very best of both worlds. Thank you for sharing. Neil :-}

[@thesuperpiper]

KT is gonna make a miracle out of that old Camaro. Staying tuned.

[@The.Real.Reaper]

Agreed. The soul of the Camaro will be reborn with some needed new metal and parts. But the core will be there and hopefully last another few decades. 👍

[@richmccabe2902]

I personally have great success in just grinding through top layer of metal. With the right belt or disc you can see the color change as the metal gets thin and overheats. I rarely have to chisel anything. Like you I want to keep my base metal straight so I have a factory reference.

[@paintucation]

I'm actually going to do just exactly that!!!! There are 50 or so spot welds on the outer wheelhouse flange, what you're talking about is what I'm going to show on the next episode. Great tip!

[@Paul_Tomlin]

I agree I always use a belt sander to remove spotwelds so much faster and less likely to go right through.

[@davidcornish9235]

LOVE your channel! I love the way you are teaching us about these projects! 😀

[@paintucation]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@normp3273]

"Wait to the last minute and then pull out" I tried that. It doesn't work. I have three young adult children to prove it doesn't work 🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♂️

[@Sabe53]

Been there done that. lol.

[@332ARA]

I have had good luck with a round ball carbide on an air tool. Just grind slowly and watch for a "rust ring" that shows breach of the spot weld

[@paintucation]

Good tip!!!!! I'll give it a try!

[@rodwood6871]

Good content Mr Kevin......very interesting to me to see how these old cars (I cant believe a 74 Camaro is 50 YEARS OLD NOW!!) are put together.....I'm gonna watch to see the finished product!!

[@junkyardsearcher6407]

I appreciate you going through the proper sheetmetal removal process… I know there’s other methods, but I like to learn from someone who has done it before with great results

[@phoenixblack1220]

Excellent work as always, Kevin! Looking forward to this gem come back together.

[@paintucation]

You and me both!

[@jmaloney619]

I love seeing the deconstructed car. All the bits and pieces that are hidden are fascinating.

[@d-train8033]

You do awesome work Kevin thank you for sharing with us

[@pntbll4me]

I know there will be other builds, but watching you tear into this camaro and then build it back is so facinating! Keep up the great work!

[@jamesbrown7521]

I recently subscribed because you taught me how to work on my square body as a young guy. I’m not too young anymore but glad I found you again. Looking forward to catching up on all your videos.

[@paintucation]

Thanks man! hope you enjoy the content!

[@toejam503]

I've had a "Hand Seamer" since 1981, when I took HVAC school at a Jr. college. It's used for hand bending flanges for duct work. It also works great for flattering seams. It's come in handy all through my automotive career.

[@mrksimm2002]

It's great to see someone actually do this job correctly, not that I have a problem with splicing new metal in but its soo much cleaner to replace the complete quarters and roof skin.. I'm not an expert by any means but I've slapped a few pieces of steel on my own projects, hopefully you'll have correctly stamped parts for replacement.. some of the repops fit horribly.. good luck... I'll be watching intently..oh and BTW... candy green over a metal flake gold is the most beautiful color for the 70 camaro ever..(with the black rally stripes of course) but I might be biased LOL. just a thought..

[@ericsiegfried9331]

There is an adjustment collar on that spot weld drill that let's you set the depth so you don't drill through. Work great once dialed in. That is my favorite tool for removing spot welds. Much less fatigue on the user than a regular drill.

[@paintucation]

I'll dig into it .... Thanks!!

[@roadhardrestorations]

I have the same tool and was going to mention the adjustment as well. I also have another arm for it with a deeper throat to get into difficult places that the small one can’t.

[@paintucation]

@@roadhardrestorations NICE! Thanks!

[@GrandDungeonDad]

Fantastic work man! It is so relaxing watching how you eat this camaro elephant a piece at a time!

[@paintucation]

That's what it takes, and honestly, that's where the joy is... If we can stop and savor each bite....

[@dannysaunders382]

I admire the energy you have to work so hard on this project, I get physically exhausted just watching you work so hard

[@brandongreene3213]

Didnt have Kevin quoting Alanis on my bingo card today. That cracked me up! "Going to have to pull out at the last second" 😂😂😂

[@brian2359]

You sure did a ton of stuff! Really love this series!

[@modelbuildingcorner]

The family build was a great series. But I love this Camaro series. Glad to see you back on it. I'm also learning a lot. I thought those rear taillights were one year only.

[@Formulabruce]

KT, Please consider the 1970 only SHORT rear spoiler.. Soo Cool...

[@Sabe53]

Originally didn't like it but now it's the only way I'd go.

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

All the upcoming projects sound Super exciting

[@MichaelSmith-qc3fh]

Dude you're completely effing nuts! And I love it!

[@billiardballs]

This project fascinates me, keep the vids coming. Also looking forward to the 280Z project!!

[@paintucation]

Me too! I've got a unique idea for motivation on it..... Interesting co=mbo

[@MikeStevens-c5e]

Really enjoy the show was wanting to comment about cutting the spot weldsThey make a spot weld buster bit for a air chisel and your not using it

[@paintucation]

I'm shopping for one right now..... Gonna pull the trigger on a couple more up to date tools. Thanks for watching!

[@asarand]

I can't watch this right now, but I am looking so forward to seeing it. I'll be watching it later today.

[@paintucation]

We'll wait for ya!!!

[@Jim-ic2of]

Fascinating , plainly difficult and tough work . Thanks friend for showing technical stuff .😊

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Great job and content....looking forward to seeing more....thanks...🔧🔧👍

[@paintucation]

Thanks to you as well!!

[@DaveLitchfield-lm1jf]

Love watching. You are so great at what you are doing.

[@Rev22-21]

My special interest in this build is having owned a 74 just like this one even down to the color. Mine though was so far deteriorated there was no way to save it, and at the time simply wasn't worth trying. Now as a car enthusiasts and history buff I look forward to every episode. Please don't give up on this one I throughly enjoy and anticipate it's completion. Great job and video recordings.

[@paintucation]

I will never give up on this car! Sorry that I'm going to make it into a 1970 clone, but I'm going to love it every step of the way. :-)

[@bristol831]

It looks awesome to me! Keep the videos coming!

[@German_MDS]

Can't wait for "adding things back" part! Keep em coming Kevin!!!

[@kevinbryant3713]

Kevin, great name by the way, I love the details you show in the processes that doen't get shown in details on many of the other auto rebuild shows. Great work Kevin!🎉

[@Mikej1592]

LOL changing from 74 to 70/71 was exactly what my good friend back east did with his race Camaro. I miss that guy and his camaro, he's not online, like at all and 2200 miles away and I have phone anxiety so I can't call him, when you said you were changing the tail lights and rear quarters it reminded me of him and his car and wanted to share.

[@born2wrench]

Once upon a time I had a 77 camarod . So I removed the rear bumper and had a louvered roll pan for the back .. then I out a 72 front core support with front header and valance panel ..

[@paintucation]

Sounds cool!

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

Watching your videos is a real education Kevin

[@deweycat01]

She’s coming along! 🎉

[@blahblah4125]

Wow, this is a more thorough build than I was expecting. I didn't occur to me you were going to do the back of Camaro as well as the front. Such a cool build, you are awesome Kevin! Thanks for your content.

[@marksamatuerfloridavideos]

Great job Kevin. Love your work ethic. This is a classic project! Mark Citrus County Florida.

[@paintucation]

Thanks a bunch!

[@charlesdalton985]

Thank you very much for sharing your time and techniques with us. Like others have written, I've messed with cars for years, but never quite to this level. Appreciate the opportunity to learn. And 30:30, I kept hearing "Norton! Norton pal!" In my head 😂. Have a great week ~ Chuck

[@silvertrain7945]

Have you ever gotten into a project and thought “what in the heck have I done!”. I appreciate your drive and knowledge. I am learning so much from your channel.

[@paintucation]

Absolutely... Gotta push through, ignore the static

[@phil8742]

This is turning into a massive project. He's staying with it. Lots of patients.

[@chrisplant2807]

Love the Days of Thuner Pardee!

[@rickyball6707]

Thank you teach so much and give me the confidence to carry out work on my own vehicle

[@philliphagan6988]

I would love to help paint the Camaro with you. I do have experience and absolutely love Camaros.

[@normp3273]

I'm so excited for this build!

[@fadedfutures2722]

Liked this episode a lot. This is the kind of stuff i wanna do with cars

[@michaelbuettner6560]

Loving this ride...

[@MrLangleylad]

Thanks for the laughs and the lessons 👍🏻

[@pedroequis9396]

Could have used a video like this years ago when I did my mustang. It's a job but it can be done. Thanks for the video!

[@Sydthesloth45]

Nice it's going to be nuts

[@mattjanzen86]

What a cool deep dive! Thanks for all you do!

[@57WillysCJ]

I like the way they did things back then down to the vent on the B pillar. It's still in good shape and had one srew to hold it. Nowadays it would press fit and after awhile warp and disintegrate. That's just a simple thing but done right.

[@thebluewormbin3444]

I don’t love Camaros enough to do this but I appreciate them enough to be glad this one has someone with your talent bringing it back to life

[@tygger6069]

KT, as a fellow leftie, I enjoy watching the teardown and all that goes into your videos. Andy

[@paintucation]

Us lefties gotta stick together!!!!👍👍🤣

[@scotttracey3748]

enjoying this series

[@scottyurkovich2995]

Excellent video looking forward to the next one!

[@559043]

this is video candy, thx Kevin

[@paintucation]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kevinhorne9643]

Great lesson!

[@Iseerightthruyou]

Wow Kevin you're getting in deep on this one. In all my years being a car guy, I've never dug that deep into one. Probably more out of fear than anything. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Great video Kevin.

[@paintucation]

Right on!

[@lilypondgarage2968]

I’ve done this conversation before but with used donor parts and it’s a lot of work. Don’t get overwhelmed is the key, nice work

[@paintucation]

Thanks!!!!

[@lilypondgarage2968]

@@paintucationyou will have to do some trimming on the tail ends of frame rails also 👍

[@kevinjohnson7839]

Thank you ❤love it!🎉🎉🎉

[@JonathanOs-k9n]

All I can say is wow Kevin wow you dug deep nice work God bless you Kevin

[@rlfaulk]

Ty, Kevin, for another awesome episode.

[@Adam-d5d9i]

Lovely bobby duval 👍

[@scottdean6459]

Watching VGG got me an 04 Mazda 6 that I got running but still needs a bit more. And a 02 Dodge Ram 1500 that needs an engine and other work. But then here is Kevin completely of his rocker and I find myself buying a second 02 Dodge Ram 1500 for the stuff I need to get my first one fixed. Now I want to build a trailer with the second one and maybe even put the front section on mine and convert it to 4x4. The first one is a short bed 4 door rear wheel drive and the second one is a long bed standard cab 4x4. I have no idea what I am doing but I guess if I don't try then I will never know what I can do. All yall are nuts and now I am to. Thank you guys.

[@paintucation]

You gotta try!!!! And mess up!! And recover!!! And keep trying, and messing up!!! And recovering ! And then we win!

[@dirtynewschannel]

I was able to watch a friend do all this to his ‘69. It’s way over my skill level and fascinating to watch.

[@MikeInBendOregon]

I had to laugh when you brought up running the drill backwards, but only because I've done it too... An air chisel certainly works, and it is faster, but to me it's like doing metal work with the jaws of life. Not much finesse and it creates more work, but that's just my opinion. I prefer doing it basically the same way that you do it... When you were talking about the rear frame rails, it brought back when I built my NASCAR legal stock car out of a pristine identical twin to your car. Most people when they are building a roll cage will run the rear bars into the trunk and either weld them to the floor, or bolt or weld a plate to the trunk floor. I cut out a piece of the floor that goes over the frame rails and set the end of the pipe all the way down in the frame channel because it's u-shaped. That way I was able to weld about 4 inches down each side of the tube, directly to the inside of the rail. It was so much stronger doing it that way. When it was done I took the piece I cut out, notched it for the tube and welded it back in. After I ground down the welds you could never tell what I actually did.

[@philshock3805]

Man, what a daunting, seemingly impossible task! I'm committed ... but only with you doing the work. Granted, I've never even attempted something like this but I'd be so very lost. lol Thanks for showing us mere mortals the way, Kevin!

[@palonghunter3608]

At least I'm not the only one that talks to his vehicles like that. And get a similar reply....

[@lasseystad3266]

Level lazer on the middle trunk floor would helped a lot to messure straight values. Easier to get it right when put new metal back.

[@paintucation]

Yup, but I had a tape measure in the toolbox!! Lol!

[@artysmotorsports]

The amount of knowledge coming at us is wild. Grear choice on the rear end swap

[@TheREALOC1972]

Love the work! What are going to do to treat the inner structure?

[@tkskagen]

I am happy that you and Derek found each other and hopefully become good friends!

[@paintucation]

Me too. Derek's a great guy and a good friend.