I typically don't reply nor subscribe, but this guys sense of confidence and attitude on teaching us what not to do and to do , gives me the will to take on this challenge and follow his Don't do instructions :)
That arch repair had clearly been done with sausage casserole juice and superglue. I think you did just fine recovering that. Great sense of humor and useful video!
There's a lot of auto-body videos out there, some very professional, some very detailed, but not many that give a beginner an overview and sense of permission to proceed. You have shown what can be done, what needs to be done, and what frankly is good enough. This video gives someone a good start. There's a good trick for butt welding sheet metal patches, that picks up about where this video leaves off. You cut out metal that's a bit larger than what you want to replace. (Do Not Cut the Original Metal Yet!!!) The patch should be more or less rectangular and about the same thickness as the original. Then you shape the patch, with bends or folds, in a vice or with shop-made jigs like the part you're replacing. You lay it over the original part to compare and just keep shaping untill it fits snuggly in place (same shape as original). If the original has compound bends/folds you can break it down into smaller pieces with simple bends and weld them together. When you've got the right shape, you tack it on top of the original metal. (Yes it looks odd right now.) Then you use a thin cut-off wheel (angle grinder) and undercut at about 45deg. from the top edge of the patch into the bottom side of the patch and the original metal below. Start at one corner and cut an inch or two through the tacks just enough so you can push the patch down flush to the original surface (hammer handle does it). You then give it a couple of tacks, check that it's stayed flush, and undercut a couple more inches, do another couple tacks and so on. When you're done, you have a patch that fits very well, with almost no gap. Even a thin cut off wheel gap (if you do 90deg) in thin metal will give you burn thru, unless you practice 36hrs a day, eight days a week for at least 10yrs. Then you just spot weld it in, checking for heat as you go. I am what you call 'book smart' so it would have taken me 20+yrs. in the shop to figure this out. But luckily for me, there's an auto-body guy in Newfoundland (Fitzee) who puts lots of this stuff on you-tube. He mostly does old-school car/truck repairs/mods/restorations. (I think it's fitzee's fabrications.) Anyway, keep up the good work, the can-do spirit, and don't worry too much about the keyboard warriors, OR the certifiably professional welders. Thanks again!
it works great! Sometimes ya don't have a fancy tool, and you've just got to get creative! We all started somewhere, and this trick has gotten me through quite a few car projects!
Definitely be careful whenever ya get into any project, especially on cars! Since this one has no gas tank and no engine- I’m not sure how much this even “is” a car, from a risk perspective anymore. Lol
Glad i could share a smile with you today! Hopefully you picked up a tip or something useful along the way. What kind of project would you like to see next?
what did i do wrong with the scrap car the day the scrap guy was coming to get it, and how can i improve in the future? This was the only scrap car in the driveway at the time.
Since inspiring others to make things and try something new is my day job- I hope to never quit! I hope you don’t quit either, keep at it, make something cool and learn something new!
I've been a subscriber of the channel for a long time.i like watching the usually professional content of your channel but this particular video is very unprofessional. It would have been nice to see a more professional approach. By the way, Subaru door skins are considered structural because they are made out of high-strength steel, should always take extra care when repairing.
There's in depth educational "professional" videos in our app called WELD available on apple or google. This is not unprofessional this is tips on a fun project with a bit of entertainment which is why it's on UA-cam. Feel free to go watch the Premium videos in our app if you'd like different content. We have many options for ALL. Thanks
I’m a perfectionist so videos like this I love! Gives me the confidence to just phucking do it. 😂
I’m glad I could inspire you! Sometimes, ya just Gota get in there and do it!
I typically don't reply nor subscribe, but this guys sense of confidence and attitude on teaching us what not to do and to do , gives me the will to take on this challenge and follow his Don't do instructions :)
This is... FANTASTIC!!! MHOAR of Craig Cowen. Please. THANKS!!!
I feel like I'm watch the Red Green Show. Keep your stick on the ice.
That’s a great compliment! Thanks friend! Cheers!
Best comment ever!
Red Green with a side of Vice Grip Garage.
I thought it was just his Red hair and Green shirt.
Well, I now know less than I did when I started. Thank you, Craig!
I think I learned some of the learning things!
That’s the goal- Gota keep that head full!
Not often I have a good laugh while learning something useful.
Dude is a great blacksmith.
Thanks Friend! I like to make stuff!
Entertaining and informative with a large dose of humour. Loved it.
That arch repair had clearly been done with sausage casserole juice and superglue. I think you did just fine recovering that. Great sense of humor and useful video!
Sausage casserole juice is something I’m not familiar with, I’ll have to get some for my next bodywork project!
As a body tech of 30 years, this was....something.
There's a lot of auto-body videos out there, some very professional, some very detailed, but not many that give a beginner an overview and sense of permission to proceed. You have shown what can be done, what needs to be done, and what frankly is good enough. This video gives someone a good start.
There's a good trick for butt welding sheet metal patches, that picks up about where this video leaves off. You cut out metal that's a bit larger than what you want to replace. (Do Not Cut the Original Metal Yet!!!) The patch should be more or less rectangular and about the same thickness as the original.
Then you shape the patch, with bends or folds, in a vice or with shop-made jigs like the part you're replacing. You lay it over the original part to compare and just keep shaping untill it fits snuggly in place (same shape as original). If the original has compound bends/folds you can break it down into smaller pieces with simple bends and weld them together.
When you've got the right shape, you tack it on top of the original metal. (Yes it looks odd right now.)
Then you use a thin cut-off wheel (angle grinder) and undercut at about 45deg. from the top edge of the patch into the bottom side of the patch and the original metal below. Start at one corner and cut an inch or two through the tacks just enough so you can push the patch down flush to the original surface (hammer handle does it). You then give it a couple of tacks, check that it's stayed flush, and undercut a couple more inches, do another couple tacks and so on.
When you're done, you have a patch that fits very well, with almost no gap. Even a thin cut off wheel gap (if you do 90deg) in thin metal will give you burn thru, unless you practice 36hrs a day, eight days a week for at least 10yrs.
Then you just spot weld it in, checking for heat as you go.
I am what you call 'book smart' so it would have taken me 20+yrs. in the shop to figure this out. But luckily for me, there's an auto-body guy in Newfoundland (Fitzee) who puts lots of this stuff on you-tube. He mostly does old-school car/truck repairs/mods/restorations.
(I think it's fitzee's fabrications.)
Anyway, keep up the good work, the can-do spirit, and don't worry too much about the keyboard warriors, OR the certifiably professional welders.
Thanks again!
Getting some serious Red Green vibes off this guy's mannerisms.
I’m glad I could share a smile along with some helpful tips! Cheers friend!
A masterpiece of a video
This guy is fun to watch
Great tips buried in there. Right under the seam sealer I think.
Hey man, seam sealer is your friend!
I love this guy
looking great Craig.......great video, cheers from Florida, Paulie Brown
Thanks Paul!!!
Nice video, learned a few tricks, wish you put links to the products you mentioned.
LOVE your personality lol great video!
Thanks buddy! I’m glad I could share a smile with ya!
Nice job Craig fun watch. I like the spot welded nail trick
it works great! Sometimes ya don't have a fancy tool, and you've just got to get creative!
We all started somewhere, and this trick has gotten me through quite a few car projects!
Why do I get the feeling you're doing this in a junkyard lol I don't mind it's entertaining if nothing else
Enjoyed the humor
Thanks Friend! I like to make you smile, you learn more that way!
I almost did not take you serious because working on a cars is dangerous and expensive but it is all good thanks for the tips.
Definitely be careful whenever ya get into any project, especially on cars! Since this one has no gas tank and no engine- I’m not sure how much this even “is” a car, from a risk perspective anymore. Lol
Fantastic, thx for my morning laugh :-) Love it
bob ross of body work love ya
1:41 that part had me 😂
what number do i use for stick welding horse shoes
You're funny as hell dude
Glad i could share a smile with you today! Hopefully you picked up a tip or something useful along the way. What kind of project would you like to see next?
Great video bro, funny and very insightful. Hope to see you again!
Thanks buddy! I love to entertain and spread some joy- with some useful knowledge snuck in there!
I went into this expecting a serious video. Pleasantly surprised by some good humor.
second owner on his way!!!!
I can’t tell if you’re being serious or if you’re just goofing around?? Tho your fixes are good !
i am a good welder
Nicr
👍👍
Ej22t?
Ej22. The early obd1 engines are easy swaps to the fleet of VW vanagons.
sacre bleu!Putting dents in good metal, couldn't you find an Auto with dents in already.
what did i do wrong with the scrap car the day the scrap guy was coming to get it, and how can i improve in the future?
This was the only scrap car in the driveway at the time.
8 pound rounding hammer 🤣🤣
heck ya! It's a little guy!
WoW, Happy little accident. BR
our hero!
I'm pretty sure your a little high lol
😂😂😂😂😂
Showed just enough for someone to buy a shoot load of stuff and really screw up their car.
Don't quit your day job
Since inspiring others to make things and try something new is my day job- I hope to never quit!
I hope you don’t quit either, keep at it, make something cool and learn something new!
I've been a subscriber of the channel for a long time.i like watching the usually professional content of your channel but this particular video is very unprofessional. It would have been nice to see a more professional approach. By the way, Subaru door skins are considered structural because they are made out of high-strength steel, should always take extra care when repairing.
There's in depth educational "professional" videos in our app called WELD available on apple or google. This is not unprofessional this is tips on a fun project with a bit of entertainment which is why it's on UA-cam. Feel free to go watch the Premium videos in our app if you'd like different content. We have many options for ALL. Thanks
Everyone isn't working out of some hi tech auto body shop, most of us gotta just patch up and go.