1970 Nova Final assembly and metal work complete test fitting body panels Restoration episode 5
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- In this video I strip down the front fenders on the Chevy Nova we have here in the shop, perform some metal finishing work repairing rust with patches. Using some metal finishing tools to fix the firewall of the car and replace a rusted out dash board. I then go over assembling the front clip including the fenders, hood, inner fenders, bumpers and weld in some subframe connectors. I place the entire car in epoxy primer and close out the video with a walk around showing the project before it leaves our shop.
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I’m impressed that you are doing this on a frame jig. The only correct way to do it with a unibody car.
Thank you very much. I agree and feel the only way to know the suspension is straight and to get everything to fit right is in a jig.
Love your work. And enjoy watching.
Thanks a lot!
Great work. I keep learning. A tip for welding holes and some panels, I weld in the aerospace industry.. get yourself a nice block of copper and clamp it behind the hole flush, it will prevent the puddle from sinking through and it also pulls heat away from the weld.
Thank you, I have done that in the past from time to time great tip.
That car didn’t roll off the assembly line looking as good as the work you performed!!!!
Thank you very much appreciate you checking it out.
Man you do great work!! I love the attention to detail and the way you want your work to last! Also the way you explain everything keep up the great work!!👍👍👏👏
thank you appreciate the support!
Man I sure hope you are able to do my nova it was my great grandmas car and it's very special to me but it's the 4 door nova. This is Brandon Baldwin the one who called you the other day. I've been periodically watching your videos. You do a great thorough job on these cars.
Thanks for watching, it was good to speak to you on the phone the other day.
It was good talking to you too. I've enjoyed watching your videos. I've subscribed to your channel.
Thank you!
Another great video, with step-by-step Repair. Looking forward to seeing the next new project Keep the videos coming.
Will do thank you!
This car looks good and the body and paint man will be able to finish it without the need for a lot of rework. I really like this body style Nova.
Thanks and yes that is my idea on building cars. If we spend a little more time on the metal phase, the body man has it a little easier and he can do a better job with less filler hopefully making the cars finish last longer.
2023 brand new Chevy Nova. No other words for this one!!!
I can agree with that statement
man,that nova is gonna be sharp,maybe when the owner gets it finished you could show it in another show.great workmanship....
He is local to me, I will try and reach out to try and see it when finished.
Your good.
Thanks
Awesomeness!! That turned out super nice. And great teamwork with all the family included! Well Done .
Thank you, I am very lucky to be able to work with them!
You really do great work at your shop, excellent build series. 😎
Thank you for the support!
Thank you for putting me on your waiting list. I can’t wait for you to do my nova.
You're welcome, I look forward to meeting and working with you on it!
Good night dear friend denter body line and doors gap trunk and bonnet beautiful i love your job i am a Indian mechanic i like your job ❤
Thank you!
Great work! Love the commentary, I'm going to redo a 71 Nova that sat in a field and the bottom is pretty much gone, it even needs frame rails to be perfect, I'm not quite sure how to jig it up to replace the floors, inner and outer rockers and rails at the same time, but guess I'll figure it out. How you comment as you are working really helps a person understand the process. Thank you for taking the time to do this! 🤝
I just saw this comment appreciate the feedback. Good luck on your project. I would say get it in the garage and up on a frame JIG and worse case brace the rocker panels first, make a JIG where the frame rails would align the rails. Once the frame rails are installed then cut the jigged pieces off the rockers and then work on them. You can always modify your JIG as your working just keep it level.
You’re my new favorite channel. The content is perfect the level of detail shown and explained…..don’t change a thing!
I am disappointed the Nova is done though 😢
Who is the mfg of the hood?
I really appreciate the compliment, it really means a lot. The hood was an AMD made hood.
4” or the 2”
@@RoddyDa this one was the 2 inch
looks great ... Great job
Thank you!
Great job, looked nice.
Thank you
Just came across your videos and in perfect time. I’m working on ‘70 Nova as well and need all the same metal replaced in addition to the roof. These videos will be of great assistance as I attempt the work myself.
That's great to hear good luck on your build!
You really did a master job on that dash 🤝👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you
This nova you completed . Looks great. I hope the owner sends you pics after it’s painted and finished .
Thank you! I should get some pictures as the body and paint guy are buddies and send pictures to each other all the time but I also asked the owner if he could. Ill see if I can get them on here if I do.
Awesome commentary! I really like the way you explain the procedures you perform on the Nova! Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you
very cool man love your work and you are very informative. thank you .
Appreciate it glad you enjoyed it!
Super cool hoist!
Thanks yes its so handy for the sop to have around.
nice work thanks for the info
You're welcome
Another great video. Very good advice on using tig on the fender patch. My understanding is the reason mig welds are so much harder is due to the shielding gas adding carbon to the molten metal.
Interesting that sounds about right, I honestly never researched it but when you hammer and dolly the different welds a huge difference. I would believe your right because there is times i will MIG tack something together then TIG weld over the entire run and you can't tell the MIG was used at all.
Amazing work!
Thank you
I think there's a hidden vin right were your working on the firewall it is on my 71 anyway great work appreciate it
Thanks a lot and Yes you are correct I think on a lot of these cars I have seen two or one might be a partial also
Man Rick you really outdid yourself on this... you make it look so easy. Car looks beautiful I love it. Quick question for you I notice you didnt do lead on the roof skin joint you mentioned filler and quarter seam. Any reason to avoid lead in this case what do you recommend I do?
Thanks a lot Max. I don't think every car needs lead, actually its a cool think to be able to be able to do but kind of outdated with modern fillers. You can look at applying a plate or patch over the lead seam area then finish it off like any other patch. Also look into All Metal or kitty hair fiberglass filler that might be a better option for you to go with. Most of the time I let the bodyman decide the route to go with this seam.
@@carthageclassiccars very cool I will do just that thanks for the advice
@@SubdivisionAuto Look up the TDS sheet on each. I will have a video out a week from now give or take with going over how to use the alternatives like I described to you above
Very professional work done on the Nova! I wish I could see the paint job too. Does the body man have a You tube channel?
Thank you. Unfortunately the body man does not have a UA-cam channel. He does amazing paint and body and has taught me a lot of the finishing stuff over the years but I don't think he even has a computer or knows how to watch this video. When its done if I can get some pictures ill see if I am able to post them here of on the shops Facebook page Carthage Classic Cars.
Subscribing! content is on point and you look like the Mr. Beast of Car resto!
Thanks appreciate you subscribing!
Did you use the AMD doors, rockers and quarters? I'm in the process of installing doors, rockers, and quarters on my 69 and bought the AMD "GM Restoration" parts (The more expensive option on their site) and distance between the style lines (top to bottom) is about a 1/2 inch off door to quarter. (The distance top to bottom is about 1/2" larger on the quarters.)
Yes AMD on all the parts I believe except the upper dash. I would say your best option is maybe relief cut and try and slightly modify the body lines. Good luck with it.
Great work! Doing a 70 myself. Ever do panel work on tri fives?
Thanks a lot. I have not messed with a tri five yet. Its a bucket list car I want to work on one day, but in the shop currently doing a full show quality restoration on a 58 Impala and have restored a 56 Cadillac in the past so very familiar with that style GM car.
Beautiful! My wife has a 2000 Camaro with a cracked dash area above the gauges. Are there after market dash thingies you can buy?
I honestly am not familiar with the modern as in not 50s-70's era car but I am sure as popular as those cars are there should be something
@@carthageclassiccars Thanks, really enjoy your work.
wonder if i can use marine 5200 instead of metal bond. Waterproof never coming apart again lol.
I am not familiar with the marine 5200 but might be an option if you call the manufacture.
Really beautiful job, where are you located?
Thank you. Located in Carthage North Carolina
How long did it take to do all the work and how much did you charge the customer?
If you have a car you're interested in getting some work done through me feel free to email me at carthageclassiccars@gmail.com and we can discuss how my shop operates.
What color is that fender looks like my grandpas old car
I honestly do not know the original color sorry.
Where are you at and how much do you charge to do a job like this ? ( 72 Nova )
Carthage NC and email me at carthageclassiccars@gmail.com
What kind of lift is it?
Ideal mobile single column 6000lb lift
I have question about a 1970 Chevy Nova that is needing some work. I would like to know if your interested in another Nova project ?
Yes that would be something I would work on. If you can send me an email to carthageclassiccars@gmail.com I can help answer your questions on it. Thanks
Very nice
It did not come that good from Factory!
Thank you very much, that's usually my goal try and make them just a little better if possible!
Roughly how many days or hours did this nova take you to get done? You guys sure do a nice job on your projects! The owner should be very happy with your work!
Thank you very much. I don't discuss the time I have into any of these projects in the public sector as some will take that as written in stone and each car is different and I am not trying to set the market on owners going to other shops telling them well this guy did it in X time ect....If you were interested in my shop working on your car feel free to email me and we can discuss.
@@carthageclassiccars ok I gotcha I guess I should’ve thought about that. I completely understand your point.
Like I said the magic man I need to contact you I have some questions for you
Thank you, My email address is Carthageclassiccars@gmail.com feel free to send me an email and ill get back to you.