Agreed. Your comment made me think about my late father. He once said he really liked the engine in my BMW E24. But it was a pity the design was so simple and dull. He drove a Citroën DS himself lol. There was iust no other car for him I guess 😅.
I'm so grateful the MA channel turned me on to you guys! I've been watching car restoration videos a long time and have never seen anything like this! Truly unique and masters of your craft! Thanks for showing me what's possible and giving these old cars new life, I love it!
Can never understand customers who moan about the price of bodywork this just shows you the level of skill and time effort put into a proper repair well done guys love you work
What distinguishes this channel is not only skills, the art of work, but there is no unnecessary philosophy and constant talking, talking and more talking - instead of talking there is work and I love it (nice background music) thank you for every video
Hi Steve Absolute amazed even more than I have in the past at your skill in fabricating skills.....5 stars are not enough, I'll give 101 stars ...lol.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
The way you are able to make the repair almost invisible is incredible. Just want to thank you guys for making these videos, Learnt a lot from you guys - doing some repairs on the transit, keep grinding, Keep finding more rusts 😂 been a few weeks and still finding more. Unlike your work, it appears One side of the wheel arch had been lap welded three times, always wondered why one side of my arch is thicker. Well now I know 😂
You appear to be making shapes out of thin air and they fit well. While you make it look easy, there is no doubt that there is years of experience in those hands and eyes of yours. As always just wonderful work yet again.
Loving your videos guys, great camera work really demonstrates how much actually goes into your invisible repairs. Thank you so much for the immense amount of time you must put into producing this content, adding to already busy days. 👏👍🙏🇦🇺
Sorry but i can't get my head around what you guys do (brilliant) i've been there and its such a heartache at times . You deserve the top dolllorr without a doubt 💗💗💗
Great quality work steve 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Not many so called big reputable restoration garages/business out their , do this kind of quality work and do it right 1st time !!! When my classic car needs any body work , am going to bring it to you !!!👌👌👌
You know after spending the whole day banging away on the keyboard. I find watching you form metal on my 65" TV with house music playing in the background to be quite therapeutic
Fantastic work as always Steve. The E24 635CSi is one of my all time favourite cars. There were so many of these scrapped for rust issues, looking at this it is easy to see why. There are very few people left that are skilled enough to make cost-effective repairs like you do. Well done again.
About 35 years ago I was staying in a small boutique hotel in Exeter U.K. The owner had a beautiful black 635csi fully loaded and immaculate. His pal had a similarly specked 911 Turbo, both parked in the courtyard of the hotel. It was a warm summer’s evening. I really didn’t want to go to my room that night.
Dear me Steve , the more you look the more you find seems appropriate here , I really don't envy you this one - Excellent video presentation as ever as well
That's some really awesome 👌 work my friend thank you guys for the upload I just watched this video and I have another idea how I can make a metal bender with 3 pipes from the one I saw you use I made one already to make square bends. Well I know one thing that car is going to be fixed right ✅️..you guys are the best I love ❤️ this channel its my favorite channel on UA-cam it has helped me so much with learning how to do different things.
Good evening from Germany. Can’t believe how you skimpt on that inner chassis re-inforcement. Cutting corners and not even matching the hole in the original rusted out piece that no one will ever see! 😂😂😂😂
Another interesting restoration video....I like the quality of your repair panels that will not be seen when a panel is fitted over the top...ps I also own a Manta, what work is being carried out on the Orange one in the background?
Hi yes I like things to be correct underneath as well so the car is as good as possible :) the open manta is having rear arches on as someone has welded over rust in the past.
Play a bit of Neil Diamond as the back ground music and I could watch this skill, craftmanship and trail until it fits all. Shame of the copyright on Neil. Great work guys. Great cars to work on
Wow did your blood lines makes swords for kings and warriors or something? I just subscribed from matt Armstrongs channel and all a can say is I'm glad I did! True craftsman 👍
Fantastic again. One question your power file abrasive belt seems to last a while, could you tell me make as I have been restoring my Dad's and the belts keep splitting and snapping. Many thanks Graham
Just a quick question. How Would you paint the bare metal inside the areas you boxed in? Is it good to apply welding primer before boxed them in? Again just curious
there aren't any areas boxed in yet as the sills we have to repair the inside and bottom from underneath the car yet and the inner arch is accessible from inside the boot an inside the cab, weld through primer or any primers aren't that good as they still flash off where the weld is applied and all other primers are flammable so no good to use when welding, in my 30 years doing this its better to finish the job then seam seal and primer where you can after the job , then drill holes and apply cavity wax where you cant prime, also make sure there are drain holes where needed :0
Respect, i could only help by making brews, sweeping and washing, no laundry thoughgreat range of equipment and tools the "little" anvils are great, bet you have a 14lb hammer somewhere/
What a big difference between your quality repairs versus that of a cheaper body shop. Yours will last a lifetime, while their goal is typically to cover up the damage, hoping it will last a couple years at most. Do they make quarters for this particular vehicle? If so, wouldn't that be a more efficient way to go?
Bench mount shear arrived monday - dead useful bit of kit, should have bought one years ago - so thanks for that tip, Steve. Nice job on the lower screen surround - those can be "Fun". I tend to just make them in 2 pieces & weld them - purely for speed/ease - but making a 1 piece repair is better. Different ways to skin a cat but the cats still skinned. :-)
Had to weld the entire center back into a fords roof today btw - sunroof section underneath was borked, as was the underside of the roof itself - hence the outer roof got cut off. Sweet moG.... must have been 3 meters of weld or close. Because there's no way of re-tensioning the panel, it flopped about like a sail after - had to form braces for the underside to get the shape/ridgidity back & spot weld those in. It goes on the list of "Hardest repairs I've run across" - wouldn't be in a rush to do another. Nowhere else would touch it - and I know why.
sorry we do try when we have time but unlike other channels this is done in our spare time we we have full time jobs so no able to as its more time consuming, its a chore keeping up as is :)
It's amazing how the Brits are not afraid of rust, but here in American it turns into a massive massive expense for even small jobs and even then it's shoddy work!
Because dipping it costs a lot more money including completely stripping, removing engine, steering, drive train, lights, wiring loom then there is the dip, then there is fully reassembling it and fully priming and painting it etc. It's not in the customers budget. :)
@@yorkshirecarrestoration я вважаю шо там де воно було сплошний метал мае бути сплошний шов а де контактна сварка то там точки.так добре.але на точках теж держиться
E24, in my opinion, most beautiful BMW ever !
100% agreed. Hats off to Paul Bracq, the original designer.
Agreed. Your comment made me think about my late father. He once said he really liked the engine in my BMW E24. But it was a pity the design was so simple and dull. He drove a Citroën DS himself lol. There was iust no other car for him I guess 😅.
they are a good car :)
I have a G82 and can only agree 😅. I did buy it for its ugliness
Admire the old school repairs, a true skill set, metal works, welding etc!
I'm so grateful the MA channel turned me on to you guys! I've been watching car restoration videos a long time and have never seen anything like this! Truly unique and masters of your craft! Thanks for showing me what's possible and giving these old cars new life, I love it!
Fabrication art! Not many that have your level of skill and artistry.
thank you Jeff , it is a dying trade , one reason we share it :)
Can never understand customers who moan about the price of bodywork this just shows you the level of skill and time effort put into a proper repair well done guys love you work
What distinguishes this channel is not only skills, the art of work, but there is no unnecessary philosophy and constant talking, talking and more talking - instead of talking there is work and I love it (nice background music) thank you for every video
The 27 or so minutes of the video is no reflection as to how many hours go into what looks like a simple repair. Keep them coming.
haha it did take longer than 27 mins :)
Incredible fabricating skills
thank you William :)
Nice to see that there are still people willing to do this type of work. Every bodyshop around me would just tell you to junk it
its the same everywhere , nobody seems to want to put the work in nowdays :)
Hi Steve Absolute amazed even more than I have in the past at your skill in fabricating skills.....5 stars are not enough, I'll give 101 stars ...lol.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Thank you Tony :)
The way you are able to make the repair almost invisible is incredible.
Just want to thank you guys for making these videos, Learnt a lot from you guys - doing some repairs on the transit, keep grinding,
Keep finding more rusts 😂 been a few weeks and still finding more. Unlike your work, it appears
One side of the wheel arch had been lap welded three times, always wondered why one side of my arch is thicker. Well now I know 😂
Arrg just keep on it Tony, it will be worth it :)
This is so satisfying to watch!! This guy can fabricate anything!!
You appear to be making shapes out of thin air and they fit well. While you make it look easy, there is no doubt that there is years of experience in those hands and eyes of yours. As always just wonderful work yet again.
Thank you Eddie :) you support is always appreciated, I have done this for a.few years :)
Watching the forming of replacement sections of panel-work is an art form all its own. Thanks.
thank you its also fun :)
Hi Steve. Nice mix of metal and german lace. As usual astonishing mastery.
Thank you Leo :)
Work of an artist.
Thank you :)
Loving your videos guys, great camera work really demonstrates how much actually goes into your invisible repairs. Thank you so much for the immense amount of time you must put into producing this content, adding to already busy days. 👏👍🙏🇦🇺
thank you Mel, yes each 20 min video dose take a lot of work but we will continue to try and improve our content for you to continue to enjoy :)
Sorry but i can't get my head around what you guys do (brilliant) i've been there and its such a heartache at times . You deserve the top dolllorr without a doubt 💗💗💗
thank you again Jimmy :)
Impressive work, both the metal and camera, most relaxing to watch, Cheers
Thank you very much!
Great quality work steve 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Not many so called big reputable restoration garages/business out their , do this kind of quality work and do it right 1st time !!!
When my classic car needs any body work , am going to bring it to you !!!👌👌👌
CONGRATS on 20k subscribers , best channel on UA-cam
haha thank you, we try our best and will continue to hopefully improve :)
Quality repair work. Without these skills and dedication, so many of these older cars will disappear.
we beleive they would also hence why we do our best to recover what would be cars lost to rust. :)
You know after spending the whole day banging away on the keyboard. I find watching you form metal on my 65" TV with house music playing in the background to be quite therapeutic
haha thank you :)
Fantastic work as always Steve. The E24 635CSi is one of my all time favourite cars. There were so many of these scrapped for rust issues, looking at this it is easy to see why. There are very few people left that are skilled enough to make cost-effective repairs like you do. Well done again.
Thank you Bob :)
I enjoy the way you rostfrei these Carsten. Perfekt job😊!
haha thank you :)
About 35 years ago I was staying in a small boutique hotel in Exeter U.K. The owner had a beautiful black 635csi fully loaded and immaculate. His pal had a similarly specked 911 Turbo, both parked in the courtyard of the hotel. It was a warm summer’s evening. I really didn’t want to go to my room that night.
That’s some art and skill work. Love your content ❤
Genius. Absolutely mesmerising. Thanks.
Thank you Nigel :)
Master metal man Steve teaching the skills thanks sir I'm learning so much
its my pleasure glad the videos are of use :)
Amazing craftsmanship.
thank you Craig :)
Quality work as ever Steve, you've helped me so much with my own project taking it to a whole new level, thanks again, Joe
When my E46 gets tired, I'll come and see you!😊😊😊
haha thank you Nick :)
As always brilliant to watch inspires me to keep going on my series 5 alpine.
just keep plodding and don't give up Chris :)
Rare car! - keep going Chris! 🙏👍
Well Steve you have done it again another great repair and made proper safe again great workmanship top man
thank you Paul , appreciate it :)
Dear me Steve , the more you look the more you find seems appropriate here , I really don't envy you this one - Excellent video presentation as ever as well
thank you Colin :)
Another good one, and just a thumbs up and comment for the algorithm. Regards.
Thank you George it dose help :)
That's some really awesome 👌 work my friend thank you guys for the upload I just watched this video and I have another idea how I can make a metal bender with 3 pipes from the one I saw you use I made one already to make square bends. Well I know one thing that car is going to be fixed right ✅️..you guys are the best I love ❤️ this channel its my favorite channel on UA-cam it has helped me so much with learning how to do different things.
thank you David we do appreciate the support and kind words :)
Steve it’s a real pleasure watching you do your magic with a sharpie and a bit of tin lol 😆
haha thank you steve :)
Golden hands 🙌
thank you :)
Love to see your video’s. Great workmanship 🙏👍🏻
thank you we appreciate the support :)
Excellent job
thank you :)
Brilliant job
Thanks!
Great knowledge greg that's why we watch your builds
thank you Lennie :) im guessing you ment steve haha :)
@@yorkshirecarrestoration yes sorry me and phones lol
Lovely work 😎
thank you Curt :)
That takes skill and patience, which I have none off . Great job
with a little practice :0
Very nice work! I need to get me a bead roller & a shrinker, stretcher!
they are prolly the only tools that cost a little bit :)
Hi Steve. Thx for execellent videos.
no problems at all Ivor, thank you for watching :)
Good evening from Germany. Can’t believe how you skimpt on that inner chassis re-inforcement. Cutting corners and not even matching the hole in the original rusted out piece that no one will ever see! 😂😂😂😂
Another interesting restoration video....I like the quality of your repair panels that will not be seen when a panel is fitted over the top...ps I also own a Manta, what work is being carried out on the Orange one in the background?
Hi yes I like things to be correct underneath as well so the car is as good as possible :) the open manta is having rear arches on as someone has welded over rust in the past.
Play a bit of Neil Diamond as the back ground music and I could watch this skill, craftmanship and trail until it fits all. Shame of the copyright on Neil. Great work guys. Great cars to work on
yer don't think Neil would be happy :)
Nicely made. I would like to have that knowhow. Grts
thank you Peter :)
Wow did your blood lines makes swords for kings and warriors or something? I just subscribed from matt Armstrongs channel and all a can say is I'm glad I did! True craftsman 👍
haha thank you its just a satisfying job :)
Masters at work
thank you Robert :)
Give me an old skool BMW to a modern one any day
same here :)
Great stuff ❤
thank you :)
Top Class!👍
Thank you :)
nice one great work
Well done. Grate talent 💪👍
Gonna need to buy in a boatload of sheet steel to patch up Mats' 635 😁
yep its a little worst thank this one but not as much work as the disaster Datsun we are doing , go have a look :)
Приветствую. Вы пластические врачи автомобилей. Молодцы!
Magnificent ❤
I'm amazed you guys haven't done a pedal conversion/upgrade on your shrinker/stretcher yet.
Haven't had time:)
Fantastic again. One question your power file abrasive belt seems to last a while, could you tell me make as I have been restoring my Dad's and the belts keep splitting and snapping. Many thanks Graham
Great work....eggs me on 😊...what brand/style wire wheels do you use in the grinder ?...they seem to work well...
Fantastic work 👍👍👍
Watch all your videos they are all great 👍👍👍👍👍
thank you Nick :)
Do you follow up repair with any waxoil or similar inside the panels ?
yes always :)
Is there any need to strengthen the frame on these coupes in your view?
not really :)
Very nice music.
Just a quick question. How Would you paint the bare metal inside the areas you boxed in? Is it good to apply welding primer before boxed them in? Again just curious
there aren't any areas boxed in yet as the sills we have to repair the inside and bottom from underneath the car yet and the inner arch is accessible from inside the boot an inside the cab, weld through primer or any primers aren't that good as they still flash off where the weld is applied and all other primers are flammable so no good to use when welding, in my 30 years doing this its better to finish the job then seam seal and primer where you can after the job , then drill holes and apply cavity wax where you cant prime, also make sure there are drain holes where needed :0
Id love to have the rear inner/outer arches and sills replacing on my Mk4 Astra Gsi but i know i wont be able to afford it doing.
we aren't expensive :)
That sounds good to me then ive messaged you on your fb page.
I thought for a moment the bead roller was getting a new stand just like the shrinker/stretcher.
the bead roller will be fastened down shortly:)
Is there a reason you aren’t using weld through primer?
Iam more interested in Cosmo .where is it?? Like to see finished project 💖
Respect, i could only help by making brews, sweeping and washing, no laundry thoughgreat range
of equipment and tools the "little" anvils are great, bet you have a 14lb hammer somewhere/
Definitely a skill makeing cuppas :)
What a big difference between your quality repairs versus that of a cheaper body shop. Yours will last a lifetime, while their goal is typically to cover up the damage, hoping it will last a couple years at most. Do they make quarters for this particular vehicle? If so, wouldn't that be a more efficient way to go?
Bench mount shear arrived monday - dead useful bit of kit, should have bought one years ago - so thanks for that tip, Steve. Nice job on the lower screen surround - those can be "Fun". I tend to just make them in 2 pieces & weld them - purely for speed/ease - but making a 1 piece repair is better. Different ways to skin a cat but the cats still skinned. :-)
Had to weld the entire center back into a fords roof today btw - sunroof section underneath was borked, as was the underside of the roof itself - hence the outer roof got cut off. Sweet moG.... must have been 3 meters of weld or close. Because there's no way of re-tensioning the panel, it flopped about like a sail after - had to form braces for the underside to get the shape/ridgidity back & spot weld those in.
It goes on the list of "Hardest repairs I've run across" - wouldn't be in a rush to do another. Nowhere else would touch it - and I know why.
It is a useful tool :)
@@yorkshirecarrestoration "Need a long 10mm strip? Ballache with the grinder... doddle with the bench shears. :-)
What are the bender tools called on stand at around 3:10?
that's a sheet metal stretcher, the other is a shrinker :)
hi steve , you ever get nervous cuting big chunks out of rare cars like this BMW or the porsche ?
Hi Karen , no i cant wait to get cutting as i enjoy putting good metal back in :)
Stunning work, rather than having music playing over the video - are you able to give a voiceover instead. Would be nice to have your insight.
sorry we do try when we have time but unlike other channels this is done in our spare time we we have full time jobs so no able to as its more time consuming, its a chore keeping up as is :)
wait until you get into the back box sections holding the rear axle etc. eye opener .
Siendo tan ducho en lo k hace porque el taller no esta mas concurrido de trabajo? YO lo felicito.y saludos
More great work Steve. - as to the most beautiful BMW us old ones remember the 507 is the very best ( or maybe 503 if you are even older)
thank you David i think we know your DB6 is also very beautiful :)
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:)
That wheel arch has got more pudding than Sainsbury's.
and Sainsbury's have a lot of puddings :)
It's amazing how the Brits are not afraid of rust, but here in American it turns into a massive massive expense for even small jobs and even then it's shoddy work!
👏👏👏
:)
The cars like that with a lot of rust why didn't you dip it to take care to make sure all that is good metal just curious
Because dipping it costs a lot more money including completely stripping, removing engine, steering, drive train, lights, wiring loom then there is the dip, then there is fully reassembling it and fully priming and painting it etc. It's not in the customers budget. :)
Thank you very much for your response back. Have a great day
@@johnwarthan2675 that's no problem John :)
The filler work is definitely in keeping with the age of the car 😂
Great video 👍🏻
yes seems to be a period repair :)
👌👍
Thank you :)
i think that in the u.k. instead of having the right hand side by default they should have stainless steel cars
would make for easier jobs :)
forse di seconda mabo con lo stesso costo se ne trovava un ato migliore più fresca
😷👍
:)
salve ma questa auto è fradicia non conviene riparala quanto lavoro costo?????
This car was gold how come now it's red?
U should let matt have this shell lol
👀 !!
:)
коли точками приварено то виглядае добре а от сплошним швом обварить .тоді який вигляд буде
Old cars can't be welded with a seam it has to be lots of spot welds to keep the heat down and stop it warping :)
@@yorkshirecarrestoration я вважаю шо там де воно було сплошний метал мае бути сплошний шов а де контактна сварка то там точки.так добре.але на точках теж держиться
Gdzie mu tam do naszego mistrza...
Thank you :)
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Very beautiful cars… but crustie after so many years!
They are :)