Excellent and informative videos following with interest and guidance on how to tackle some of the jobs on my cars. Currently starting work on a Rover P4 which I bought to use while I restore my Lotus Elan, however took off the front valance to repair, spotted some holes in the chassis.....so now the Rover has taken the place of the Lotus for repair......the joys of classic car ownership and uncovering other peoples bodges.....Cheers David
Thanks for watching. Yes, as you say the joys of classic car ownership, you can certainly save some money if you can repair this stuff yourself. There's so many people making useful videos on the subject now. I suppose it's just a case of choosing who you want to listen to, all of us car restorers have are own methods and levels of understanding. I think there is a tier system between mot repairers, car restorers and coach builders. Different methods and standards for each tier.
You won't regret buying one, they are cheaper now then when I bought mine. £100 will get you a brand new shrinker stretcher the same as mine. I have two just to save time swapping the jaws but that's not necessary. Definitely one of the best purchases you can make.
Neat job as usual Ben, I repaired a write -off chevette once, not a lot of damage but twisted. I was never 100% happy with it so a friend had it cheap, 3months later a loaded 8 wheel tipper ran over it while parked.....it wasn't repaired again !😆
Hi Ben. Here in Denmark, nothing good on the screen this Friday evening, not before your video come on😊 Anyway was in my workshop and put new panels on my 23 years old Alfa 147, so a great evening it has been, just alone me and the welders after a hard week on job. Thanks for a another great video🙏
a workmate of mine had an X-19 in the 80s..fairly decent at time...he never used to lock it as his theory was if they're going to nick it they will...saves damaging the door lock.. 😂
Hi, I either let the panel cool to room temperature between sets of tacks or speed up the process with compressed air. Weld a set of tacks 2" apart then allow to cool to room temperature. Then do the next set of tacks and let cool again, repeat until the panel is fully welded. This will keep distortion to the absolute minimum. High crown panels still distort but it takes more distortion to notice it. If you weld a large flat unsupported panel, a tiny bit of distortion will be very noticeable, where as a tiny bit of distortion on a high crown panel will not be very noticeable. This is because the weld shrinkage will just result in less crown. on a flat panel it will distort in both directions, some low points some high points. A high crown panel is well supported because of it's shape and won't move around easily, a large flat panel you can push around with your finger.
Its all well but can't get enough of this stuff. I can watch you all day.
Lovely comment. Thank you 😊very encouraging.
@bensclassicbodywork keep up the good work. I can imagine filming while trying to work isn't easy or practical but it's your fault. You started it 😆 🤣
Can't argue with that! 😆
Great work as always.
Lovely work Ben.
well done that man
Excellent and informative videos following with interest and guidance on how to tackle some of the jobs on my cars. Currently starting work on a Rover P4 which I bought to use while I restore my Lotus Elan, however took off the front valance to repair, spotted some holes in the chassis.....so now the Rover has taken the place of the Lotus for repair......the joys of classic car ownership and uncovering other peoples bodges.....Cheers David
Thanks for watching. Yes, as you say the joys of classic car ownership, you can certainly save some money if you can repair this stuff yourself. There's so many people making useful videos on the subject now. I suppose it's just a case of choosing who you want to listen to, all of us car restorers have are own methods and levels of understanding. I think there is a tier system between mot repairers, car restorers and coach builders. Different methods and standards for each tier.
Wow, that looks awesome.
👍 thank you 😊
Nice work
👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁🤞✌️
Great job 👍
Thank you 😊
Great job and video Ben. Here in Yorkshire, they were affectionately known as the Vauxhall Shuvvit, for obvious reasons.
😆 didn't know that 👍
Thanks
I need one of them magic wands :)
😆 I'll sell you one, it's just a bit of fuel pipe with sticky tape on the end.
That manta you did is a lovely car and nice job 👍
very smart
Nice job! I really need a shrinker, stretcher.... and more talent to use them properly too.
You won't regret buying one, they are cheaper now then when I bought mine. £100 will get you a brand new shrinker stretcher the same as mine. I have two just to save time swapping the jaws but that's not necessary. Definitely one of the best purchases you can make.
Neat job as usual Ben, I repaired a write -off chevette once, not a lot of damage but twisted. I was never 100% happy with it so a friend had it cheap, 3months later a loaded 8 wheel tipper ran over it while parked.....it wasn't repaired again !😆
Alls well that ends well then. 😆
The car sounded bad luck.
Hi Ben.
Here in Denmark, nothing good on the screen this Friday evening, not before your video come on😊
Anyway was in my workshop and put new panels on my 23 years old Alfa 147, so a great evening it has been, just alone me and the welders after a hard week on job.
Thanks for a another great video🙏
@@PeterBinderup-k3c Thanks for the really nice comment. 😊
Hope the repair of your 147 goes smoothly. I've not worked on one yet.
a workmate of mine had an X-19 in the 80s..fairly decent at time...he never used to lock it as his theory was if they're going to nick it they will...saves damaging the door lock.. 😂
That's funny. 😆
A friend of mine has got an x19 now, i enjoy teasing him about it and what better way than in front of a few hundred people. 😁
Ben, could you please send me one of those magic wand things? Maybe an even dozen... my truck has issues.
😆👍
He makes silly jokes about magic, but at 3:05 accidently included clip where panel forms by itself.
True 😉😉
How did you spot the rust on the boot lid , when working at the front of the car ? 🤔
Hi Lee. Good question 😆
Hi Ben,
I have also Spider, so could I get your adress?! 😇
Brilliant job again!😃
Sure, if you email me at btdixey@hotmail.com we can discuss. Thanks
How are you cooling the panels while welding? Why is distortion less of an issue with high crown panels?
Hi, I either let the panel cool to room temperature between sets of tacks or speed up the process with compressed air. Weld a set of tacks 2" apart then allow to cool to room temperature. Then do the next set of tacks and let cool again, repeat until the panel is fully welded. This will keep distortion to the absolute minimum. High crown panels still distort but it takes more distortion to notice it. If you weld a large flat unsupported panel, a tiny bit of distortion will be very noticeable, where as a tiny bit of distortion on a high crown panel will not be very noticeable. This is because the weld shrinkage will just result in less crown. on a flat panel it will distort in both directions, some low points some high points. A high crown panel is well supported because of it's shape and won't move around easily, a large flat panel you can push around with your finger.
@@bensclassicbodywork Thank you sir!
X1/9 owners are a bit mental, eh? At least we don’t have conversations with our tools! 😂.
True 😂👍
Can I borrow the wand?
👍😂
“Easily”