I started doing metal panel work in the 90's and i learned only from books. OK you learn from books but but learning from a video is so much easier. As is said a picture is worth a thousand words and a good video like this one is worth a thousand books. Thank you for sharing your skill
I used to think of sheet metal as a hard rusty mess that could never be fixed without a new part, usually purchased from the manufacturer, and probably beyond my skill set to install unless it was bolted on. Now thanks to your videos I think of sheet metal as a fluid workable thing that I can manipulate to meet my needs, stretching, shrinking, and shaping, something I can do if I am patient and thoughtful enough to understand how the metal is responding to what I am doing. What an epiphany! Thanks!
I've been panel beating for 40 yrs, presently running a restoration business in Thailand. Thouroughly enjoyed watching your videos and the no snobbery attitude on tooling and using what works for you. Great tutorials and the results speak for themselves.
Thank you Trev, for the info, from an old school craftsman. I'm 57 and I have a 14 year old son who came to me a few months back and asked me to teach him all the things I know. I decided to start with restoring an old car. We now have a 1965 Karmann Ghia with rust in all the right places. It sat for 35 years. We got it running and driving. Now onto the body. In my younger years I was, "James Bondo" (license to fill). Since, I have done a lot of metal fabrication and I'm looking to refine it. This was a great video for just such a journey. Thank you again.
Great video! Thanks for the advice my dad was a body man I’m not he passed away this year so i have inherited a project that was his retirement so in his honor my sons and I will be restoring my dads 69 chevelle I didn’t learn all of his knowledge of body work ! I will be watching more of your videos you are a true craftsman!
As a middle-aged boy who is (eagerly) just getting started in this area, this video was exceptionally informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
I've just started replacing the door sills on my '61 MGA. Your UA-cam videos will really help me with this project. Your first van was registered in 1960. THANKS!
First, I just want to say, you've got some really amazing skills, man. Seriously, from a person who's never done body work or serious metal working before, it is not as easy as you make it look. That being said, not to rant too much, I want to thank you for making these videos. I'm redoing the floor and a few patch panels in the bed of my 1985 ford f-150 standard cab pick-up truck. Before watching your videos, I literally had no idea where to even begin.I was considering just taking it to a body shop and paying a bunch of money. However, thanks to you, I was able to gain perspective, and tips like this folding technique; as well as, many more. I never realized how much of the body metal is not available on these old trucks, and putting one back together right is nearly - if not completely - impossible without these kind of secrets. So, thanks again Trev and keep doing what you love. It really shows in the finished products.
Stumbled on this incredible video by accident, you are a true craftsman. I wouldn't worry about being tech savvy, you have talents the tech generation will never have. Please keep up your amazing work.
Awesome video as always!! Most bodymen that I know usually order new reproduction panels. The fact you make your own repair panels continues to amaze me. I am a professional mechanic , so this intense bodyworking is utterly amazing. Great job!!
The viewer receives detailed instruction in fabrication of the forming jig, then the viewer receives detailed instruction in fabrication of the intended body part, using the new forming jig. Simply fantastic. New sub! *_TRUST !!_*
I always get a kick out of watching my co-workers using their finishing hammers as a sledge to bash some heavy bolt or some such out, only to mangle that highly polished hammer face until it looks like the face of the Moon. I keep all my planishing, bossing and finishing hammer faces polished. Keep up the good work.
Just watched #16 and was thoroughly impressed with planishing a curved panel, i will be trying this tomorrow, keep informational videos coming, good job!!!!
I am a tool and die maker by trade, and I am building a international harvester pickup and Trevor's videos have helped me so much with the sheetmetal. It's a true honor watching a great craftsman of another trade.
There are some panels for some of the Scouts they are not formed right so here is a perfect tool to fix that sheet... I used to be a big fan till I got older had to let the open top shit go but the Scout is perfect experiment for this shit few body lines and some concentration with a few beers you could work miracles with this... Most of this I already knew I am A&P off a carrier and most of us carrier guys just love open top vehicles even at home no matter the climate till ya git a bit older... Anyway this guy is top notch craftsman... Watched it to watch it and loved this how too video this guy is made after my own bitty heart.. We just love to make our own shit period. If everybody were like us the big box stores would be outta business... A civilian gear head Machinist Mate off a Destroyer once said to me the most colorful quip I ever heard in all my time. He said if he had to buy a camel say any camel and it only had one hump he would make the other hump. He looks at the floor of the boat I am on then he said my old was flat chested so I fixed that problem too I got her pregnant... Well here is the video...
Im really enjoying your videos Trev. Its reinforcing a lot of what I have done your a great teacher keeping it simple. I paid a panel beater $10000 to work on my Kombi the work is of high quality but it still has lots of work to be done on it. I used to ask him questions etc and he would always give me vague answers and everytime I would come into his shop he would put his tools down so I couldnt watch any technique. The cost got excessive so I started reading and teaching myself. I find this information gold. Thanks once again.
Hay Trev, The van was first registered in 1960. I love your approach to forming using commonly available materials and thing you can easily fabricate, sort of old school, like it was done years ago. No hot shot shrinker stretcher machines just simple methods anybody can learn without the expense. Cheers
Van 1960 your restoration work is a credit to your skills. Love your demos are knowable for all sorts restorations Metal is an intriguing material to work with you've helped Me to understand a lot more of its complexities. Love your work Peter.
Starting a ground up rebuild myself and your words of wisdom are golden nuggets as far as I am concerned. You sir are a star in more ways than one ! Try doing a referral deal with the sellers of the hammers and other tools you recommend. Could be very lucrative and stop us from buying cheap crap instead ?
Hi mate, first time seeing your channel. Was a panel beater many years ago and wish I had a good teacher like yourself. Well put together and the extra explanations are very informative. Well done
1960 two years before I was born, great video you make it look soooo easy .
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Your sill panel is far superior to a cheap shop bought one, as the shop one would not shrink the edge they will cut it or you get tucks, Brilliant demonstration.
Hi from New Zealand Trev! Your magnificent van was first registered in 1960. It bring back memories as my Dad had one when I was just 5 years old and I still remember the doors had a habit of opening by themselves and one day I looked down to find my feat sitting in a puddle petrol even! (We pulled over and sorted that, Dad said jump out and having watched too much McGyver I literally ran for the hills!) Great videos, just found you and can't wait for more!
Trev.. Thank you from Texas. I'm a total novice beginning to learn on a Classic Mini. I'm a later bloomer in the auto restoration and I have a great deal to learn. While I may not be building new panels in the near future, I love your video(s) and I'm trying to pickup tips and tricks here and there. Seriously thank you for sharing and educating....
Trev, always good to see an old time craftsman doing work with home made tools and techniques. We all cant afford or have the space for the tools you see on these car restoration shows like english wheels , auto hammers, metal rollers etc. I learned some nice techniques, thanks
Thanks Trev. I enjoy all your vid's and really enjoy the tutorials that use just basic hand tools and home made jigs. It shows that we can all do this sort of stuff if we have the desire. Cheers, John
Superpower tips and skills shared,i have begun to weld up underneath and clean up my (ugh)08tranny for a camper project,I'm going to tackle some of the bodywork next,you have aided and inspired me no end,thank you so much for these entertaining informative and satisfying videos trev I'll keep watching you and keep learning,maybe someday I'll have the skill to tackle a 1960 bedford too. Oh and a fine plannishing hammer to do it with😚
Hi Trev, I'm trying to rediscover my old love of car restoration and at the early stages of tackling bodywork and paint repairs. At 55 it feels like I'm too late to learn and it feels a rush to try and catch up, but I have to say I'm in awe of your skill in this field and ability to impart your knowledge it such an informative and easy to learn way. thanks, I'm hooked, going to be a long night, lol!
For the van 1960. Really enjoy your videos not only are they informative there also very entertaining. Soon will see if I can remove a dent with a sharp crease in the middle of a flat panel using some of the techniques shown in your videos.
Great presentation with such skill and yet simplicity. Trev is a real personality with excellent delivery style. I will keep watching him and all his work with glee and will learn heaps!
I’m in Perth Australia, your Blog just came up down here so i guess your now an international celebrity :).. love the vids and the info, will be looking back at some of your previous stuff.. great to watch.. cheers..
Once upon a time long long ago, this is the way that we did this kind of work. In the last 10 or 20 years, we have abandoned this kind of detailed perfect working techniques because it took so long to do. I continue to do it without sending away for a one size fits all mass manfactured approach because one size does not fit all. When I finish building anything it is a one of a kind of perfect creation which does not exist anywhere else in the world. You build things well sir. You are a master at it. Thank you for showing me how to build things better.
363 thumbs down what the f@@kia wrong with them, your content is absolutely fantastic, your time and effort and the willingness to share your knowledge is greatly appreciated , cheers for everything trev
croonersteve A touch of the old green eye and people that can’t see past their own opinions I suspect. One of my favourite successful youtubers colinfurze has got 120000 thumbs down on one of his latest videos...cheers Trev 👍
Loving this Trev. I've been searching for a master craftsman who can communicate whats happening along the way so well. On a negative note, I've got so hooked on it I've stayed all night watching all your videos and I'm probably to tired to do anything today, that's how much I enjoy watching you do your thing. Keep up the great work, lots of love from Australia.
Absolutely fantastic video, it is really well presented and very informative! Thank you for taking the time to create this video and keep up the good work!
Hello Trev from North Carolina USA. Love all your videos. I'm new to this but whenever I try something I can hear your voice in the back of my head. Thanks for all the great tips. I'm presently working and repairing my rusty Jeep YJ.
I've made so man of these in the past when i worked classic car restorer, and door bottom replacements using the same method. Making door panel shapes out of wood if I wasn't making lots of skins the same shape saved time but they don't last with all the hammering, using anything that was the right shape to finish a job, lumps of scrap or off cuts from local machine shops and even an old engine block. How can 400 people give this thumbs down, a perfect result is what you got, it doesn't matter how you got there. I love it.
Hi Trev, your videos are fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to make all of these videos. Your van was registered in 1960. I look forward to watching many more videos.
Fantastic to watch a craftsman at work...when its obvious that he loves what he does...only discovered you a few days ago Trev...working my way through you excellent vids. When you say watch the adds at the start of the vid...do you need to watch all the add for it to count in you favor. By the way...drove around in my brothers CA van in the early 60s I'm 66...still remember the engine fumes coming into the cab from the removable engine cover inside. Think his has sliding doors. P.S. why would anybody give a thumbs down to any of your vids...its beyond me. Nick from Cheshire.
nickjaxe Hi Nick yes they have sliding doors, they all did. Yes the adds need to be watched until the video starts before I get paid however much it is? Thanks for your comment. Cheers Trev 👍
G'Day from Australia , Thanks for the video’s Trev what a tradesman watching you work and teaching people how to do things the simple way is so motivating .How you explain it in laymen’s terms for those not in that trade is admirable .Keep up the Great work and video’s ,truly outstanding to watch and learn from .The van is a 1960 Model .
Dear Trev, I'm really interested in learning about welding and fabrication techniques, watching your videos has taught me enough to realise that I have a big interest in repairing old cars. Thank you very much!!!!
I took metal work in school and learned these techniques back in the 60's! Thanks for showing what a real craftsman can do without all the high tech crap they push now adays! Why anyone would give a thumbs down here is reprehensible!!!!! They need to grow up!!!!!
Between your videos and urchfab, I have got some confidence in tackling some more tricky repairs on my 5 I am repairing. Thanks Trev. Ps... I'd buy a hammer too 👌
What an absolute treasure trove of info!! your channel is bloody marvellous, i think i've binge watched all of your videos at this point! Keep up the content and this channel will blow up!
Trev, Greetings from Canada ! Just watched most of your videos. It is amazing how many different skills and knowledge you posses. For somebody who is young and would like to enter in to this field it is all there and it is free. It is amazing how many details you are considering ahead of time and how simply you are explaining each step. And, what I like, with all that experience you are not afraid to say that you made mistake and will start from the beginning just to make it right. I wish this technology was available decades ago. I am not mechanic by trade, but I have a little VW Cabrio 86 project. I have some basic tools and I am capable to perform some simple things. With your videos i think i will be able to complete few other steps. I wish I could work next to you and use your advises and supervision to complete my project. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and THANK YOU for taking time to record all.
Amazing work. I wish this was around when I was restoring my 1966 VW splitscreen van. The best thing to learn is the patience, don't rush and take your time to get the best result.
I had to stop the video to comment, I thought this was going to be just another average video. this guy has the right attitude. thumbs up, and I subscribed.
Trevor, great video! 1960 for the hammer. Ended up here because a 2001 Ford F150 has holes in the roof. If it's raining outside, it's pouring inside. Not sure how to mold the gutters in the roof, but I will give it a shot. Need to check out your other videos.
Good stuff to know when you only need a piece now and then and don't want to buy a lot of expensive tools to make them. Probably how the medieval coopers and tinsmiths did it with out power tools and large machines.
Great Video, well explained and I like the fact that you're gearing it to an audience that may not have a fully equipped garage or the money to invest in expensive tools. If your raffle is still in the works the date of the Bedford reg is 17 SEP 1960.
Didn't understand why it took so long for this video to come out. Eric is too old so it's now "Trev Hatton and the Animals" going on tour. I love homemade tools. Great video, as always. Many thanks.
Wow I’m so impressed with your work. Thanks so much for sharing. Great tool and great explanation of what you are doing during the process. You have taught this old bodyman some tips
Excellent I'm 60 so can sympathize with the questionable techy stuff. But enjoyed your video. Love learning how to build tools, and watching different styles of forming metal. Never to old to learn. Hi from Millington, Michigan, USA
brilliant series of videos, I'm learning so much. Hoping to renovate a 1938 Riley Kestrel and I'll need these sort of skills. Your Bedford is a 1960 Mk1. Middlesex registration too (where I am)
As my welding instructor pointed out decades ago, Angle Iron is cast metal angle which was used as ballast in sailing ships. He used the term Mild Steel Angle. Good video.
Trev, when leading the lip of the sill over at the curved portion, if you use a shrinking hammer then you`ll get a better result with less overlap, yes, you`ll still have to planish but it`s much easier. Great vid, man, you really know you`re stuff !.
Great work ! I agree 100% on The many ways of doing the same task years ago i used to have to train Apprentices and that was one of the things i always stressed to them that my way isnt necessarily the only way to do the job but it has worked for me for many years ! Although my trade was Woodworking for over 20 years professionally patience and thinking things out completely were similar to how you go about things as well one major difference in working with Wood is there aren’t two exact peices that are grown exactly alike so its extremely important to not ruin A Board that is a part of a series that the grain is matched on because a replacement One will stick out like a sore thumb even if it comes out of the same tree the grain will be similar but not exactly the same similar to Marble and other stones
Awesome video again Trev!👍 I really needed this tip for a project I’m currently doing. One thing I may add is I seem to make the first lip at the bottom of the panel a bit too sharp in places and a bit rounded in other. I think I need a edge folder.
My bodyshop teacher, a retired auto worker told us when you hear the "tickety tickety tickety tick" of the hammer and dollie you've got the rythm and sweet spot of working the metal.
I like your "old world" approach over using automated machinery to do the hand work. Very pleasant narrative throughout. Keep up the good work to help those of us with lesser skills.
Hello Trev, Thank you for the reply. I was able to source the hammer at a body shop supply in Elgin, IL. About 200 miles north of my home town. I got a good price , I think. It was shipped today. I was glad to hear you are a Mini enthusiast. During my university days, my house mates and I restored a 1962 Austin Mini. We painted it Ferrari " fly yellow" with the requisite Union Jack on the roof( I did the tape layout for that; not easy!) . We campaigned it as a rally car and SCCA gymkhana car ,quite successfully,I believe largely because of the 22x 4 inch " Big Bore" extractor we fitted to the otherwise open exhaust. Yes, those were the days! Cheers to you and thank you again for the information, entertaining and educational videos.
I started doing metal panel work in the 90's and i learned only from books. OK you learn from books but but learning from a video is so much easier. As is said a picture is worth a thousand words and a good video like this one is worth a thousand books. Thank you for sharing your skill
I used to think of sheet metal as a hard rusty mess that could never be fixed without a new part, usually purchased from the manufacturer, and probably beyond my skill set to install unless it was bolted on. Now thanks to your videos I think of sheet metal as a fluid workable thing that I can manipulate to meet my needs, stretching, shrinking, and shaping, something I can do if I am patient and thoughtful enough to understand how the metal is responding to what I am doing. What an epiphany! Thanks!
Thank you. Your great help.
I've been panel beating for 40 yrs, presently running a restoration business in Thailand. Thouroughly enjoyed watching your videos and the no snobbery attitude on tooling and using what works for you. Great tutorials and the results speak for themselves.
Thoroughly absorbing video. Never tire of watching a craftsman. Thanks for taking the time.
Old school craftsmanship never gets old.
unfortunately old school craftsmanship is becoming as rare as hens teeth. no aprenticeships any more.
Thank you Trev, for the info, from an old school craftsman. I'm 57 and I have a 14 year old son who came to me a few months back and asked me to teach him all the things I know. I decided to start with restoring an old car. We now have a 1965 Karmann Ghia with rust in all the right places. It sat for 35 years. We got it running and driving. Now onto the body. In my younger years I was, "James Bondo" (license to fill). Since, I have done a lot of metal fabrication and I'm looking to refine it. This was a great video for just such a journey. Thank you again.
Great video! Thanks for the advice my dad was a body man I’m not he passed away this year so i have inherited a project that was his retirement so in his honor my sons and I will be restoring my dads 69 chevelle I didn’t learn all of his knowledge of body work ! I will be watching more of your videos you are a true craftsman!
jeremy rock This is great Jeremy, good luck with your restoration. Cheers Trev 👍
As a middle-aged boy who is (eagerly) just getting started in this area, this video was exceptionally informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
You make the impossible look doable. Thanks. Love the fabrication with minimal tools.
I've just started replacing the door sills on my '61 MGA. Your UA-cam videos will really help me with this project. Your first van was registered in 1960. THANKS!
First, I just want to say, you've got some really amazing skills, man. Seriously, from a person who's never done body work or serious metal working before, it is not as easy as you make it look. That being said, not to rant too much, I want to thank you for making these videos. I'm redoing the floor and a few patch panels in the bed of my 1985 ford f-150 standard cab pick-up truck. Before watching your videos, I literally had no idea where to even begin.I was considering just taking it to a body shop and paying a bunch of money. However, thanks to you, I was able to gain perspective, and tips like this folding technique; as well as, many more. I never realized how much of the body metal is not available on these old trucks, and putting one back together right is nearly - if not completely - impossible without these kind of secrets. So, thanks again Trev and keep doing what you love. It really shows in the finished products.
Thank you Trev for the very helpful information. It reminds me when my father, born 1927, did this while repairing rosty cars. Greetings from Germany
A Master class Trev. I've been doing bodywork since 76' and I learn something new in every video. Thanks!
Stumbled on this incredible video by accident, you are a true craftsman. I wouldn't worry about being tech savvy, you have talents the tech generation will never have. Please keep up your amazing work.
Awesome video as always!! Most bodymen that I know usually order new reproduction panels. The fact you make your own repair panels continues to amaze me. I am a professional mechanic , so this intense bodyworking is utterly amazing. Great job!!
The viewer receives detailed instruction in fabrication of the forming jig, then the viewer receives detailed instruction in fabrication of the intended body part, using the new forming jig. Simply fantastic. New sub!
*_TRUST !!_*
I always get a kick out of watching my co-workers using their finishing hammers as a sledge to bash some heavy bolt or some such out, only to mangle that highly polished hammer face until it looks like the face of the Moon. I keep all my planishing, bossing and finishing hammer faces polished. Keep up the good work.
Just watched #16 and was thoroughly impressed with planishing a curved panel, i will be trying this tomorrow, keep informational videos coming, good job!!!!
I am a tool and die maker by trade, and I am building a international harvester pickup and Trevor's videos have helped me so much with the sheetmetal. It's a true honor watching a great craftsman of another trade.
as a fellow tool and die maker, and having done restoration work, I totally agree! Trevor's videos are tremendous and have been lots of help!
There are some panels for some of the Scouts they are not formed right so here is a perfect tool to fix that sheet... I used to be a big fan till I got older had to let the open top shit go but the Scout is perfect experiment for this shit few body lines and some concentration with a few beers you could work miracles with this... Most of this I already knew I am A&P off a carrier and most of us carrier guys just love open top vehicles even at home no matter the climate till ya git a bit older... Anyway this guy is top notch craftsman... Watched it to watch it and loved this how too video this guy is made after my own bitty heart.. We just love to make our own shit period. If everybody were like us the big box stores would be outta business... A civilian gear head Machinist Mate off a Destroyer once said to me the most colorful quip I ever heard in all my time. He said if he had to buy a camel say any camel and it only had one hump he would make the other hump. He looks at the floor of the boat I am on then he said my old was flat chested so I fixed that problem too I got her pregnant... Well here is the video...
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Awesome!..You're a true craftsman.
That was an awesome lesson. Extremely helpful. Thank you very much. Teaching us how to make the needed tools is great!
Im really enjoying your videos Trev. Its reinforcing a lot of what I have done your a great teacher keeping it simple. I paid a panel beater $10000 to work on my Kombi the work is of high quality but it still has lots of work to be done on it. I used to ask him questions etc and he would always give me vague answers and everytime I would come into his shop he would put his tools down so I couldnt watch any technique. The cost got excessive so I started reading and teaching myself. I find this information gold. Thanks once again.
Hay Trev, The van was first registered in 1960.
I love your approach to forming using commonly available materials and thing you can easily fabricate, sort of old school, like it was done years ago. No hot shot shrinker stretcher machines just simple methods anybody can learn without the expense.
Cheers
Van 1960 your restoration work is a credit to your skills.
Love your demos are knowable for all sorts restorations
Metal is an intriguing material to work with you've helped
Me to understand a lot more of its complexities.
Love your work Peter.
Starting a ground up rebuild myself and your words of wisdom are golden nuggets as far as I am concerned. You sir are a star in more ways than one ! Try doing a referral deal with the sellers of the hammers and other tools you recommend. Could be very lucrative and stop us from buying cheap crap instead ?
Hi mate, first time seeing your channel. Was a panel beater many years ago and wish I had a good teacher like yourself.
Well put together and the extra explanations are very informative.
Well done
Very good teacher. Clear and detailed instructions. Thanks for investing the time for us.
1960 two years before I was born, great video you make it look soooo easy .
Your sill panel is far superior to a cheap shop bought one, as the shop one would not shrink the edge they will cut it or you get tucks, Brilliant demonstration.
I love how you explain EVERYTHING about what you are doing. Great job.
Hi from New Zealand Trev!
Your magnificent van was first registered in 1960.
It bring back memories as my Dad had one when I was just 5 years old and I still remember the doors had a habit of opening by themselves and one day I looked down to find my feat sitting in a puddle petrol even! (We pulled over and sorted that, Dad said jump out and having watched too much McGyver I literally ran for the hills!) Great videos, just found you and can't wait for more!
Trev.. Thank you from Texas. I'm a total novice beginning to learn on a Classic Mini. I'm a later bloomer in the auto restoration and I have a great deal to learn. While I may not be building new panels in the near future, I love your video(s) and I'm trying to pickup tips and tricks here and there. Seriously thank you for sharing and educating....
Proper tradesman----time served----lost art----well done----I have my favourite hammers and dollies from 55 years ago.
Trev, always good to see an old time craftsman doing work with home made tools and techniques. We all cant afford or have the space for the tools you see on these car restoration shows like english wheels , auto hammers, metal rollers etc. I learned some nice techniques, thanks
Excellent information given in this video. Please do more fabrication method tutorials.
Thanks Trev. I enjoy all your vid's and really enjoy the tutorials that use just basic hand tools and home made jigs. It shows that we can all do this sort of stuff if we have the desire. Cheers, John
Love the videos and all you do to explain the reasons you do things ....Keep up the great work!
You remind me of myself from 40 years ago. I still like fabricating. Just did some yesterday.
Awesome!... Nice job!
Superpower tips and skills shared,i have begun to weld up underneath and clean up my (ugh)08tranny for a camper project,I'm going to tackle some of the bodywork next,you have aided and inspired me no end,thank you so much for these entertaining informative and satisfying videos trev I'll keep watching you and keep learning,maybe someday I'll have the skill to tackle a 1960 bedford too. Oh and a fine plannishing hammer to do it with😚
Hi Trev, I'm trying to rediscover my old love of car restoration and at the early stages of tackling bodywork and paint repairs. At 55 it feels like I'm too late to learn and it feels a rush to try and catch up, but I have to say I'm in awe of your skill in this field and ability to impart your knowledge it such an informative and easy to learn way. thanks, I'm hooked, going to be a long night, lol!
Steven Edwards I’m learning new things everyday Steve and only five year behind you. Cheers Trev 👍
The best body video I've watched yet. Excellent video, keep up the good work
For the van 1960. Really enjoy your videos not only are they informative there also very entertaining. Soon will see if I can remove a dent with a sharp crease in the middle of a flat panel using some of the techniques shown in your videos.
1960. Love the tip on reshaping the face of the hammer!
Great presentation with such skill and yet simplicity. Trev is a real personality with excellent delivery style. I will keep watching him and all his work with glee and will learn heaps!
I’m in Perth Australia, your Blog just came up down here so i guess your now an international celebrity :).. love the vids and the info, will be looking back at some of your previous stuff.. great to watch.. cheers..
Nice vid - thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, and for reminding us all you don’t need loads of expensive tools to get things done
You're a Real Craftsman !!!Thanks for the info
Once upon a time long long ago, this is the way that we did this kind of work. In the last 10 or 20 years, we have abandoned this kind of detailed perfect working techniques because it took so long to do. I continue to do it without sending away for a one size fits all mass manfactured approach because one size does not fit all. When I finish building anything it is a one of a kind of perfect creation which does not exist anywhere else in the world. You build things well sir. You are a master at it. Thank you for showing me how to build things better.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments, very much appreciated Trev 👍
363 thumbs down what the f@@kia wrong with them, your content is absolutely fantastic, your time and effort and the willingness to share your knowledge is greatly appreciated , cheers for everything trev
croonersteve A touch of the old green eye and people that can’t see past their own opinions I suspect. One of my favourite successful youtubers colinfurze has got 120000 thumbs down on one of his latest videos...cheers Trev 👍
The joys of bot programs
Love your videos. You prove you don’t need expensive equipment if you are handy and have ingenuity.
Thank you 👍
Thanks mate, you are an inspiration. I feel my sheet metal skills have improved in several areas thanks to your excellent tuition.
Loving this Trev. I've been searching for a master craftsman who can communicate whats happening along the way so well. On a negative note, I've got so hooked on it I've stayed all night watching all your videos and I'm probably to tired to do anything today, that's how much I enjoy watching you do your thing. Keep up the great work, lots of love from Australia.
Absolutely fantastic video, it is really well presented and very informative! Thank you for taking the time to create this video and keep up the good work!
Man you do awesome metal work. Like to see people who can actually fix a panel with out filling it.
Great video Trev as usual. Its really great to watch a craftsman at work and seeing the excellent results.
Cheers, Jeff.
Hello Trev from North Carolina USA. Love all your videos. I'm new to this but whenever I try something I can hear your voice in the back of my head. Thanks for all the great tips. I'm presently working and repairing my rusty Jeep YJ.
Just found your channel, wow! A real Panel Beater, a true craftsman. Am looking forward to reviewing your back cat
I've made so man of these in the past when i worked classic car restorer, and door bottom replacements using the same method. Making door panel shapes out of wood if I wasn't making lots of skins the same shape saved time but they don't last with all the hammering, using anything that was the right shape to finish a job, lumps of scrap or off cuts from local machine shops and even an old engine block. How can 400 people give this thumbs down, a perfect result is what you got, it doesn't matter how you got there. I love it.
Hi Trev, your videos are fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to make all of these videos.
Your van was registered in 1960.
I look forward to watching many more videos.
Fantastic to watch a craftsman at work...when its obvious that he loves what he does...only discovered you a few days ago Trev...working my way through you excellent vids.
When you say watch the adds at the start of the vid...do you need to watch all the add for it to count in you favor.
By the way...drove around in my brothers CA van in the early 60s I'm 66...still remember the engine fumes coming into the cab from the removable engine cover inside.
Think his has sliding doors.
P.S. why would anybody give a thumbs down to any of your vids...its beyond me.
Nick from Cheshire.
nickjaxe Hi Nick yes they have sliding doors, they all did. Yes the adds need to be watched until the video starts before I get paid however much it is? Thanks for your comment. Cheers Trev 👍
Another great video Trev, love the singing, it's great to see an informative vid with humour. Keep up the good work.
Ps 1960. Reg van.
G'Day from Australia , Thanks for the video’s Trev what a tradesman watching you work and teaching people how to do things the simple way is so motivating .How you explain it in laymen’s terms for those not in that trade is admirable .Keep up the Great work and video’s ,truly outstanding to watch and learn from .The van is a 1960 Model .
The first van was registered in 1960!!! Love your videos! You have serious talent and skills!!!!
Sir your words on the sheet metal are great. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Things here in the colonies are doing ok. Please be safe.
The van is from 1960. I'd be so excited to have that lovely planishing hammer!
Dear Trev, I'm really interested in learning about welding and fabrication techniques, watching your videos has taught me enough to realise that I have a big interest in repairing old cars. Thank you very much!!!!
Fantastic videos. They've given me guidance when forming my own panels.
I took metal work in school and learned these techniques back in the 60's! Thanks for showing what a real craftsman can do without all the high tech crap they push now adays! Why anyone would give a thumbs down here is reprehensible!!!!! They need to grow up!!!!!
Between your videos and urchfab, I have got some confidence in tackling some more tricky repairs on my 5 I am repairing. Thanks Trev. Ps... I'd buy a hammer too 👌
What an absolute treasure trove of info!!
your channel is bloody marvellous, i think i've binge watched all of your videos at this point!
Keep up the content and this channel will blow up!
1960, I would love the hammer. keep up the great work!
I’m blown away. What a beautiful way you presented it. Hats off to your effort. Keep it coming
Trev,
Greetings from Canada ! Just watched most of your videos. It is amazing how many different skills and knowledge you posses. For somebody who is young and would like to enter in to this field it is all there and it is free. It is amazing how many details you are considering ahead of time and how simply you are explaining each step. And, what I like, with all that experience you are not afraid to say that you made mistake and will start from the beginning just to make it right. I wish this technology was available decades ago. I am not mechanic by trade, but I have a little VW Cabrio 86 project. I have some basic tools and I am capable to perform some simple things. With your videos i think i will be able to complete few other steps. I wish I could work next to you and use your advises and supervision to complete my project. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and THANK YOU for taking time to record all.
Amazing work. I wish this was around when I was restoring my 1966 VW splitscreen van. The best thing to learn is the patience, don't rush and take your time to get the best result.
Thank you 👍
Really enjoyed the episode. Registration of the van: 1960.
I had to stop the video to comment, I thought this was going to be just another average video. this guy has the right attitude. thumbs up, and I subscribed.
Trevor, great video! 1960 for the hammer. Ended up here because a 2001 Ford F150 has holes in the roof. If it's raining outside, it's pouring inside. Not sure how to mold the gutters in the roof, but I will give it a shot. Need to check out your other videos.
Thank you, Trevor! It's always nice to go back to basis in terms of been able to fabricate things out of simple tools...good job!
Good stuff to know when you only need a piece now and then and don't want to buy a lot of expensive tools to make them. Probably how the medieval coopers and tinsmiths did it with out power tools and large machines.
Great Video, well explained and I like the fact that you're gearing it to an audience that may not have a fully equipped garage or the money to invest in expensive tools. If your raffle is still in the works the date of the Bedford reg is 17 SEP 1960.
Didn't understand why it took so long for this video to come out. Eric is too old so it's now
"Trev Hatton and the Animals" going on tour. I love homemade tools. Great video, as always. Many thanks.
good stuff thanks
Je venus dire qu'il faut résumé le texte ces pas une insulte
Good Stuf tank
Wow I’m so impressed with your work. Thanks so much for sharing. Great tool and great explanation of what you are doing during the process. You have taught this old bodyman some tips
Your metal shaping is only rivaled by your singing. Thanks
Excellent I'm 60 so can sympathize with the questionable techy stuff. But enjoyed your video. Love learning how to build tools, and watching different styles of forming metal. Never to old to learn. Hi from Millington, Michigan, USA
brilliant series of videos, I'm learning so much. Hoping to renovate a 1938 Riley Kestrel and I'll need these sort of skills. Your Bedford is a 1960 Mk1. Middlesex registration too (where I am)
As my welding instructor pointed out decades ago, Angle Iron is cast metal angle which was used as ballast in sailing ships. He used the term Mild Steel Angle. Good video.
Fantastic! Been waiting for just this, thanks:).
Trev, when leading the lip of the sill over at the curved portion, if you use a shrinking hammer then you`ll get a better result with less overlap, yes, you`ll still have to planish but it`s much easier. Great vid, man, you really know you`re stuff !.
You're bloody amazing,,, shrink steel,, black magic sir!!
Great work ! I agree 100% on The many ways of doing the same task years ago i used to have to train Apprentices and that was one of the things i always stressed to them that my way isnt necessarily the only way to do the job but it has worked for me for many years ! Although my trade was Woodworking for over 20 years professionally patience and thinking things out completely were similar to how you go about things as well one major difference in working with Wood is there aren’t two exact peices that are grown exactly alike so its extremely important to not ruin A Board that is a part of a series that the grain is matched on because a replacement One will stick out like a sore thumb even if it comes out of the same tree the grain will be similar but not exactly the same similar to Marble and other stones
Awesome video again Trev!👍 I really needed this tip for a project I’m currently doing. One thing I may add is I seem to make the first lip at the bottom of the panel a bit too sharp in places and a bit rounded in other. I think I need a edge folder.
My bodyshop teacher, a retired auto worker told us when you hear the "tickety tickety tickety tick" of the hammer and dollie you've got the rythm and sweet spot of working the metal.
Your a Champ Trev! Would like to see same panel made on a bender and roll machine to see how much faster the panel is made.
1960 me old mate I have a cf bedford 1975
I like your "old world" approach over using automated machinery to do the hand work. Very pleasant narrative throughout. Keep up the good work to help those of us with lesser skills.
17 SEP 1960 that. Thanks for the videos.
Trevor, your videos are so informative, inspirational and really well put together. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
I have a feeling he could manufacture his own '57 Chevy!
He's got the 50's haircut
@@bdog4u2 Well, he needs some Elvis sideburns.
Hello Trev, Thank you for the reply. I was able to source the hammer at a body shop supply in Elgin, IL. About 200 miles north of my home town. I got a good price , I think. It was shipped today. I was glad to hear you are a Mini enthusiast. During my university days, my house mates and I restored a 1962 Austin Mini. We painted it Ferrari " fly yellow" with the requisite Union Jack on the roof( I did the tape layout for that; not easy!) . We campaigned it as a rally car and SCCA gymkhana car ,quite successfully,I believe largely because of the 22x 4 inch " Big Bore" extractor we fitted to the otherwise open exhaust. Yes, those were the days! Cheers to you and thank you again for the information, entertaining and educational videos.
New sub, sent here from Urchfab!! Great work, awesome attitude!!
In all the years I've been building trucks and cars, I learned more in this video than in most paid workshops I've gone to, thanks! - Bob Yeager