XB Falcon Restoration - Part 3 - Plenum Chamber Repairs

[@bandit-qs8ok]

For someone with limited experience you are doing a bloody god job. I am enjoying the updates, thanks for posting..

[@projectxb]

+bandit4817 thanks for the comment, im glad people are enjoying it, i am no expert but i just want to sharw what I know / learn :-)

[@bashkillszombies]

Dude, you need Rust Guard. It's flat black. Goes on like butter. Self priming. It's just gorgeous. I've seen entire cars done in it. But it's SUPERB at stopping rust visiting later, it's wonderful stuff!

[@projectxb]

👍

[@russelblackwell6041]

Phil don't cut yourself short you have a lot of ability more than many of us that are watching your progress also a great great video great choice of music keep up the good work Phil the XB is actually in pretty good nick for its age i know its time consuming but you will get great rewards your work is very neat you could always become a dentist on the side to get money to finish your project

[@projectxb]

+Frosty FPV haha, thanks mate! I appreciate the positive feedback. Yes I am pretty lucky all things considering that it is in overall very good shape. Thanks again!

[@TheBear351c]

Way to go, Phil. Always look forward to your vids. Hopefully you inspire more people to video their work. These old cars need restoring, and blokes like you show it can be done. Awesome job, and keep at it. Cool music, too fella.!

[@projectxb]

+TheBear351c thanks for the positive comment! I hope it does inspire like minded people as it is other videos from restorers (like Pete Anderson) that helped inspire me. I just like to pay it forward, these old cars are a thing of beauty and deserve to be on our roads!

[@aussie_retro_dude9253]

would love to have a go at this some day. Im a Boilermaker Welder but know nothing about restoring cars but your video's show that its quite achievable! Great Videos looks forward to part 4. Cheers.

[@projectxb]

+Gino Russo thanks mate, really appreciate the positive comment, also having a boiler maker not hang crap on me for my welding is a plus! By all means if you get the chance to restore a car then go for it... as each day goes by prices seem to be climbing and cars are getting harder to find! Be sure to let me know if you end up restoring a vehicle and documenting it...

[@moldingpro7208]

Brilliant! Awesome car. I could watch this all day. Definitely better than cable or any over the air broadcasts - keep the videos coming, I can't wait to see the outcome!.

[@projectxb]

+Louis Guzzo thanks mate, really appreciate the positive feedback!

[@nissmoguy]

that second repair was alot cleaner than the first, your welding is improving fast

[@projectxb]

+stosstruppen thank you very much!

[@rustynutzz3504]

ive been eagerly awaiting this one.

[@projectxb]

Thanks!

[@2burning2turning]

Another excellent video, keep them coming

[@projectxb]

+2burning2turning thanks, will do!

[@jhontom7222]

THE MUSIC IS BLOODY KILLER MATE AWESOME WORK LOVE IT HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ROAD ONE DAY!

[@projectxb]

+Jhon Tom thanks for the comment! Will definitely be on the road one day... this car is going to be driven!

[@Ethel39]

Great work Brilliant sound track. I'm looking forward to the next instalment.

[@projectxb]

Thanks for the comment! Will be getting started on the next installment soon...

[@markoprizmic7013]

POR 15 Is a amazing rust protection and stops rust in its tracks with a lifetime warranty. Just a helpful hint

[@kionaroxiedog]

Great to watch your progress mate. I've just had to do those repairs on my Torana. But it's good to see how other cars with similar problems are dealt with. Keep up the good work.

[@projectxb]

+kionaroxiedog thanks mate, yes I saw your vid on that, well done!

[@neilr4951]

bloody awsum mate cant wait for part 4, good to learn about plenum chamber and how to attack it.got some rust in our old girl zf fairlane same spots as your each end of the cowl cheers, zf fan nz.

[@projectxb]

+Neil R thanks mate, appreciate the feedback! I am a huge fan of Fairlanes, i had 2 ZH Fairlanes and an NF Fairlane. They are great cars.

[@jamieformosa7302]

love your work mate.just subscribed and cant wait to follow your progress.

[@projectxb]

+Jamie Formosa thanks mate, I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@peterbaxter6028]

Hi Phil For someone with limited experience, you've got some good skills, more power to you for giving it a go. Also, based on my own experiences, it's better to radius the corners of your patch panels, rather than having a sharp 90 degree corner, as this helps to limit heat warping when you weld it. Looking forward to further vids on your project. Cheers

[@projectxb]

+Peter Baxter thanks for the comment and advice! Yes I am learning a lot about welding as I go, I never had the patience to be a good welder and have learnt how much of an art form it is. Thanks again.

[@darronmecak5720]

your like me spend as long as it takes to fix it properly but people dont understand its passion.

[@projectxb]

Thanks mate, and yes... it is definitely a passion and a labour of love!

[@MrButtonpresser]

Hey I'm not sure if I watch for the restoration work or the music! It doesn't matter either way, great work. Thanks.

[@projectxb]

Haha, thanks! Glad you like it :-)

[@markoprizmic7013]

Where's the next vid mate, Love your work keep the excellent work coming. Awesome project

[@projectxb]

+Marko Prizmic thanks mate, appreciate the positive feedback. Hopefully the next vid isn't too far away, have a few things on the go at the moment but I will get there! Cheers

[@moparman7367]

Thanks for the video mate, how do you find the portable sandblaster your using is it good enough for little jobs?Thank and car looking good :)

[@projectxb]

+Mopar Man73 cheers mate, appreciate the comment. The little sand blaster is great for small jobs, would be a bit of a pain to use it to sandblast a while car though. I bought it back in the day when I was still an apprentice to clean transmission cases and plug terminals. It also works great if you use baking soda instead of sand to clean internal alloy parts such as cylinder heads and pistons etc

[@kelleyambrose4795]

Thanks for the excellent vids on your rebuild. Good to see the old girl coming together. If you haven't already seen them, check out Peter Anderson XC and XW restoration vids, useful for sorting out the electricals etc .

[@projectxb]

+Kelley Ambrose thanks for the comment! Yeah I have watched all of Pete's videos, I am a huge fan, he is doing some great work!

[@madvk308]

what welder are you using mate? Im looking at starting my project (XC Fairlane) and Im researching what compressor and welder to buy, thanks in advance

[@projectxb]

HI Michael, the welder is a Repco 140 amp single phase unit. It does gassless too. The model number is RW1400i. Please document your rebuild! I love those ZH Fairlanes... I actually had 2 of them - a '78 500 and a '76 Marquis, and I really would like to have another one down the track!

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Good patch work on the fire wall want to see your patch work on the cowling I'm in the States is all Ford's made there uni bodys.

[@projectxb]

+Leonard Gilbreath thanks for the comment!

[@Gokizzmass]

Good onya buddy, wish these vids were around when i did mine.. it was much worse than yours. I only just finished too :(

[@Gokizzmass]

I took lots of pics, but wouldnt have the guts to do vids like you & pete, good onya.

[@projectxb]

+gokizz mass thanks mate! Yeah i have seen some pretty bad ones, I think i got pretty lucky

[@Gokizzmass]

i posted a ff link to my build on your thanks vid if your interested. if you want to see how a guru does it, look up recoil's thread on ff. brilliant.

[@projectxb]

Thanks, will check it out!

[@rubberneckrides5940]

Loving the progress on this ambitious restoration mate. Check out my channel to see my project XC I'm starting.

[@projectxb]

+Rubberneck Rides thanks mate, will definitely check out your XC and subscribe! Cheers