I like the step by step videos of each process because you don't see anyone else building this style car with old parts, most of us have never seen one of those apart and the rest of the ones I've seen are just catalog cars that are billet crap magnets
Thanks Thomas! We will show some of the details of putting some of the stuff together with old parts. You'd be surprised how simple this old stuff is! It just takes a lot more work to find all the pieces, clean them, paint them, and then rebuild and adjust.. but it's worth it! -Matt/ITG
Thanks Tony, yea I felt much more comfortable this time than the last few times I did it in the past. I'd love to paint something small myself soon like the Cushman Scooter! -Matt/ITG
Frame looks great Matt, can't wait to see it going back together. Would be nice to see the details of putting it together, brake lines, wiring etc . Keep bringing us videos and we'll keep watching Thanks Matt.
Hey Matt, nice job on the Matte finish. Really looks great, can't wait to see you guys putting all the nice painted pieces on and getting the FREE T completed.. Thanks for showing us the products you used..
Thanks Rod! I wish I could 100% do it all myself but honestly it would take so long to get a car done with the learning curves I need to ask for some help. I'm getting antsy to see it back together as a roller at least! -Matt/ITG
As always good work M&M, like the comments before me I would like to see all of the assembly work and request to see front and rear wheel alignment , engine tune and set up, and big burn out.
Thanks Chris, we definitely will cover those details separately for everyone! I just have to finish up painting up the small parts in the next week and we'll be ready to jump into that stuff! -Matt/ITG
Hey Matt, the frame is looking great. Just a suggestion, when using paint from quart or gallon cans, I have been using plastic pour spouts called Fits-All Paint Can Spouts. Available at home improvement stores. Saves the mess of paint running down the side of the can. I look forward to your videos, keep them coming.
Thanks Jim! We actually offer them at Eastwood.. I’m just a dummy and forgot to grab them and wasn’t holding up the project haha. Thanks for watching!! -Matt/ITG
Hi Barry, That stuff is awesome! I've been using it for a number of years now and really love how easy it is to work with! I gotta get another spool for this car here soon. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
I like the part of the kit for coating inside the frame. I'm guessing the small hose head sprays in all direction? Any videos on the hydraulic brakes assembly etc would be good to see. Thanks guys, off to work now.✌
Hi Roger yes we have a link in the video description. The nozzle has a brass tip that sprays in a conical pattern to completely coat the inside of the frame rail. Really good insurance! Thanks for watching. -Matt/ITG
Nice job! Great work as always. Hey when you are producing the brake video(s), maybe talk about planning: layout considerations, sizing and selection of components, do’s and dont’s.... any tips on planning for length on a piece with multiple bends will be interesting. (I think I bent and flared the piece across my front crossmember about 3 times before it suited me).
I would like to see the windshield being changed if you are reusing a frame on this car or another one. I've only seen windshields with rubber grommets get changed. Thanks, Steve
Mike 1 or 2. Could you do brake lines please how to flare the ends and what tools to get to do the job right. Thank you if you can very interesting build you and 2 are doing. All the best from UK
Would like as much info on deciding what product to use since that conversation with the Eastwood tech person, in my case, got pretty complicated over which products are compatible with other products. Just placed a $350.00 order with Eastwood for paint products (including expensive "rags") for painting some chassis parts and the firewall on my 57. My frame is much smoother than yours, and no rust, so I went with the chassis black primer and extreme chassis black. Used a epoxy filler (for grinding scratches and minor filling) on the firewall with epoxy primer and extreme chassis black there. All aerosols since I didn't want to get into the "spray guy" thing.
Hi Bob, I'm sorry the tech person didn't fully answer your questions! The Extreme Chassis Black is the best option for a 1k chassis paint out of the can. If you need anywhere to be even more durable I'd suggest the 2k Aerospray aerosol cans of chassis black, they're the same as what I was spraying out of the gun. Otherwise it sounds like you're on the right track! Just clean, clean, clean before spraying to make sure there aren't any issues with the paint! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
@@IronTrapGarage Thanks for the reply. I don't know what "1K/2K" means ??? The problem is/was over compatibility between what is used 'UNDER" these finishes. The Extreme Chassis Black CANNOT be used over Eastwoods Acid Etch Primer. Asking what "high build" primer to use to fill grinding scratches on a clean, bare metal, surface, the answer was "no, don't do that". Use a epoxy filler directly on the bare metal, followed with a epoxy primer, THAN the Extreme Chassis Black.
1K/2K means 1 part or 2 part or non-catalyzed or catalyzed. Self Etching Primers (all brands) DO NOT play well with all other coatings.. especially 1K non-catalyzed paints or coatings. I honestly use either a rust encapsulator than epoxy primer (or just epoxy if the metal is clean) as my first coat to seal up body work and bare metal myself as it plays well with everything. The 2K (two part catalyzed) ceramic chassis black like I sprayed can be applied over self etching primer. If you want to fill pits or scratches I would used a high build 2k Urethane primer or high build 2K poly primer over the self etching primer. I'm sorry the tech wasn't clear when dealing with you. I've found most of the common compatibility questions and information can be found on the product pages for the coatings on the Eastwood website. Hope that helps. -Matt/ITG
Hey Matt, I picked up a model a frame yesterday. It’s not in perfect shape. It has some heavy pitting along the passenger side rail. Just wondering how much pitting is too much for integrity? Any insight is appreciated.
Hey Paul, you'd have to almost measure it with a set of calipers or a mic if possible. When in doubt cut it out and weld a patch in. Congrats on scoring a frame! -Matt/ITG
IronTrap Garage Thanks Matt. I kinda know that it’s a little too thin. I’ll keep looking for another. I couldn’t leave it for $100. Still a decent frame.
I threw caution to the wind and didn't strain. Actually I forgot to grab a strain and wanted to spray and took the chance. It worked just fine luckily. -Matt/ITG
I'm confused, you set up a paint booth, used it once and took down for the photo shoot then bulldozed ahead painting the frame without regard to overspray.
The minimal overspray from a frame I wasn’t worried about. All of the body filler and spraying for the body was substantial compared to the tiny bit from the frame. Also.. nothing I do makes sense..-Matt/ITG
Haha I didn't realize we used them up primering and painting the body and I didn't get more.. oh well! Worked out ok for this junker luckily! -Matt/ITG
I do that as well sometimes, to lazy to walk back to the shop to grab one, then cue the swearing when the gun starts spitting all over @@IronTrapGarage
Ah, yes! My Tuesday vid is up!!
Gonna be a Great Day!
Haha thanks man!
Punch holes in the rail where the lid seals, helps to keep from dribbling. Can still seals tight.
I like the step by step videos of each process because you don't see anyone else building this style car with old parts, most of us have never seen one of those apart and the rest of the ones I've seen are just catalog cars that are billet crap magnets
Thanks Thomas! We will show some of the details of putting some of the stuff together with old parts. You'd be surprised how simple this old stuff is! It just takes a lot more work to find all the pieces, clean them, paint them, and then rebuild and adjust.. but it's worth it! -Matt/ITG
top job paint is like anything practice makes perfect even birds have to learn how to fly can't wait for final assembly
Thanks Tony, yea I felt much more comfortable this time than the last few times I did it in the past. I'd love to paint something small myself soon like the Cushman Scooter! -Matt/ITG
any videos you can make of anything you do on this beauty...….takes me back to the good old days
Thanks Bob we’ll cover as much as we can up to cruising it down the road!!
Frame looks great Matt, can't wait to see it going back together. Would be nice to see the details of putting it together, brake lines, wiring etc . Keep bringing us videos and we'll keep watching Thanks Matt.
Thanks Chuck, I'll be sure to do videos on those parts of the process! -Matt/ITG
M&M, anything from you folks is very much welcome. Thanks so much, Terry from Ill.
Thanks for watching Terry! -Matt/ITG
Running all the brake lines to front and rear also the way you clip the lines
Thanks Clifton we'll try and work that in! -Matt/ITG
Hey Matt, nice job on the Matte finish. Really looks great, can't wait to see you guys putting all the nice painted pieces on and getting the FREE T completed.. Thanks for showing us the products you used..
Thanks Robbie I can’t wait either!
I really injoyed your videos
Thanks for following along! -Matt/ITG
Looks good Matt, it's so cool being able to do it all from start to finish. Can't wait to see it finished.
Thanks Rod! I wish I could 100% do it all myself but honestly it would take so long to get a car done with the learning curves I need to ask for some help. I'm getting antsy to see it back together as a roller at least! -Matt/ITG
The frame came out nice. I've never watched someone build a car from pieces before and I love. Looking forward to the next episode.
I love that chassis Black, I used some on the wheel wells of my car over ten years ago, it’s held up well.
That's awesome Dave! This 2K stuff is even better since it's catalyzed! Thanks for watching. -Matt/ITG
beautiful job Matt, Free T is really shaping up
Thank you Gerry! I can see a small light at the end of the tunnel!
Looks great guys! Nice job! =)
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks Matt
Looking nice Matt.
Thank you Ted, appreciate you watching all of the builds! -Matt/ITG
looking awesome as always
Thanks so much! -Matt/ITG
As always good work M&M, like the comments before me I would like to see all of the assembly work and request to see front and rear wheel alignment , engine tune and set up, and big burn out.
Thanks Chris, we definitely will cover those details separately for everyone! I just have to finish up painting up the small parts in the next week and we'll be ready to jump into that stuff! -Matt/ITG
Very nice!!
Thank you for watching Brice!
Hey Matt, the frame is looking great. Just a suggestion, when using paint from quart or gallon cans, I have been using plastic pour spouts called Fits-All Paint Can Spouts. Available at home improvement stores. Saves the mess of paint running down the side of the can. I look forward to your videos, keep them coming.
Thanks Jim! We actually offer them at Eastwood.. I’m just a dummy and forgot to grab them and wasn’t holding up the project haha. Thanks for watching!! -Matt/ITG
Use the nickel copper brake line so easy to form and flair. Car is coming along nicely.
Hi Barry, That stuff is awesome! I've been using it for a number of years now and really love how easy it is to work with! I gotta get another spool for this car here soon. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
Nice work. Hate to say it but we could benefit from all of the above mentioned topics and more. Thanks!
Great to hear! We will cover those parts with individual videos! -Matt/ITG
I like the part of the kit for coating inside the frame.
I'm guessing the small hose head sprays in all direction?
Any videos on the hydraulic brakes assembly etc would be good to see.
Thanks guys, off to work now.✌
Hi Roger yes we have a link in the video description. The nozzle has a brass tip that sprays in a conical pattern to completely coat the inside of the frame rail. Really good insurance! Thanks for watching. -Matt/ITG
Your a natural dude!! looks good from my house haha
I dunno about natural but good enough for this old junker! Haha
Talented
Very cool shop! Best of luck on the build.
Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
Nice job! Great work as always. Hey when you are producing the brake video(s), maybe talk about planning: layout considerations, sizing and selection of components, do’s and dont’s.... any tips on planning for length on a piece with multiple bends will be interesting. (I think I bent and flared the piece across my front crossmember about 3 times before it suited me).
Thanks for the suggestion. I’m sure I have similar issues but I’d be happy to do a video on the process!
I would like to see the windshield being changed if you are reusing a frame on this car or another one. I've only seen windshields with rubber grommets get changed. Thanks, Steve
nice work, keep looking at the w'shop walls nice stone! could be a good idea too lime point them to reduce dust and crap, just suggesting!
Thanks for watching Steve! -Matt/ITG
Video all of it!
Mike 1 or 2. Could you do brake lines please how to flare the ends and what tools to get to do the job right. Thank you if you can very interesting build you and 2 are doing. All the best from UK
Sounds great we’ll cover the process for sure! -Matt/ITG
First Woo Hoo
Love your work Hi from Sydney Australia.
G’day! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
the best coatings on metals can destroy it as it holds wet in between. just a lesson i learned that cost alot
How do you keep paint over spray off of everything in the shop?
yes, spend time showing details on brake plumbing and wiring. show routing, clips and connections.
Thanks for the response Kim! We’ll make sure we cover some of that when it’s all going together!
Would like as much info on deciding what product to use since that conversation with the Eastwood tech person, in my case, got pretty complicated over which products are compatible with other products. Just placed a $350.00 order with Eastwood for paint products (including expensive "rags") for painting some chassis parts and the firewall on my 57.
My frame is much smoother than yours, and no rust, so I went with the chassis black primer and extreme chassis black. Used a epoxy filler (for grinding scratches and minor filling) on the firewall with epoxy primer and extreme chassis black there. All aerosols since I didn't want to get into the "spray guy" thing.
Hi Bob, I'm sorry the tech person didn't fully answer your questions! The Extreme Chassis Black is the best option for a 1k chassis paint out of the can. If you need anywhere to be even more durable I'd suggest the 2k Aerospray aerosol cans of chassis black, they're the same as what I was spraying out of the gun. Otherwise it sounds like you're on the right track! Just clean, clean, clean before spraying to make sure there aren't any issues with the paint! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG
@@IronTrapGarage
Thanks for the reply. I don't know what "1K/2K" means ??? The problem is/was over compatibility between what is used 'UNDER" these finishes. The Extreme Chassis Black CANNOT be used over Eastwoods Acid Etch Primer. Asking what "high build" primer to use to fill grinding scratches on a clean, bare metal, surface, the answer was "no, don't do that". Use a epoxy filler directly on the bare metal, followed with a epoxy primer, THAN the Extreme Chassis Black.
1K/2K means 1 part or 2 part or non-catalyzed or catalyzed. Self Etching Primers (all brands) DO NOT play well with all other coatings.. especially 1K non-catalyzed paints or coatings. I honestly use either a rust encapsulator than epoxy primer (or just epoxy if the metal is clean) as my first coat to seal up body work and bare metal myself as it plays well with everything. The 2K (two part catalyzed) ceramic chassis black like I sprayed can be applied over self etching primer. If you want to fill pits or scratches I would used a high build 2k Urethane primer or high build 2K poly primer over the self etching primer. I'm sorry the tech wasn't clear when dealing with you. I've found most of the common compatibility questions and information can be found on the product pages for the coatings on the Eastwood website. Hope that helps. -Matt/ITG
@@IronTrapGarage
Thanks Matt.
Hey Matt,
I picked up a model a frame yesterday. It’s not in perfect shape. It has some heavy pitting along the passenger side rail. Just wondering how much pitting is too much for integrity? Any insight is appreciated.
Hey Paul, you'd have to almost measure it with a set of calipers or a mic if possible. When in doubt cut it out and weld a patch in. Congrats on scoring a frame! -Matt/ITG
IronTrap Garage Thanks Matt. I kinda know that it’s a little too thin. I’ll keep looking for another. I couldn’t leave it for $100. Still a decent frame.
I've got a question for you how old is that building that you got your shop set up in
1940’s. It was an old airplane hanger originally
Matt, Did you strain the paint and just not show it?
I threw caution to the wind and didn't strain. Actually I forgot to grab a strain and wanted to spray and took the chance. It worked just fine luckily. -Matt/ITG
Do Eastwood have a dealer network in Ireland or uk
Frost UK has a good selection of Eastwood products and is one of the major distributors. Thanks for watching Paul! -Matt/ITG
Not that I look for such things..but I never noticed Matt was left handed.
Lefties do it best! Haha. Good eye! -Matt/ITG
I'm confused, you set up a paint booth, used it once and took down for the photo shoot then bulldozed ahead painting the frame without regard to overspray.
The minimal overspray from a frame I wasn’t worried about. All of the body filler and spraying for the body was substantial compared to the tiny bit from the frame. Also.. nothing I do makes sense..-Matt/ITG
No cone filter when filling gun! You crazy reckless dude! ;)
yep thats how it starts and before you know it the planet stops spinning
Haha I didn't realize we used them up primering and painting the body and I didn't get more.. oh well! Worked out ok for this junker luckily! -Matt/ITG
I do that as well sometimes, to lazy to walk back to the shop to grab one, then cue the swearing when the gun starts spitting all over @@IronTrapGarage
The only problem I saw with your painting technique was you used the wrong hand! 😜
Hey! It's the correct hand! Haha. I knew I'd get a few jabs on that! -Matt/ITG
I didn’t recognize Matt without his hat and the mask.
Haha I get that often when I go somewhere without a hat one people are confused! haha. -Matt/ITG
goodness me-im first lol
Thanks for watching early on Ralph! -Matt/ITG