I found this channel the same way. Sincerely hoping the channel takes off at some point; it's an automotive gem that needs to be seen by all enthusiasts.
Typically, but not always, the more you pay for a replacement panel, the better it will fit. Floors and things you need to weld aren't that bad. You can hide most of your alterations. I hate when I have to deal with aftermarket fenders. They never fit properly.
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 from other videos I've watched, I've gathered that there was a 1/16" to 1/8" tolerance in fit. So, you're probably right about no two being alike. Those cars were hand-welded in a jig....way before robots. Nice work. You made it look easier than it was.
An 1/8" was what they hoped for 3/8" was tolerable. I'd pre trimmed the corners knowing that's where they hang up. A bit of inside knowledge helps a lot
Thanks. It's going to interesting to see if the owner notices a difference in how it rides as now the suspension will have to do all the work instead of the body flexing over the bumps....
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 it's going to pass the coin test down the door gaps for sure now and with the rear end being part of the car now as well it will be day and night. I had visions of the back axle ripping itself out of the car in the not too distant future you must have some serious man hours getting it to this stage
Good work, Kiwi! Just too bad that full floor is no longer U.S.A. made. (...As an insider I can tell you all the domestic tooling has been destroyed.) Taiwan allows for a much greater profit margin AND at a lower cost to the customer. Too bad, as labor to install far outweighs the the price of either version. Another example of the diminishment of America. Anyway, Happy Fourth of July.
1. This channel needs way more subscribers. I'm doing my part to get the word out! 2. I'm being taken to restoration school here, and I'm loving every minute of it. Hope you had a great 4th Kiwi!
Thank you for passing your knowledge on. Showing how to do it step by step. I was curious about any bracing temporary racing to maintain the alignment of the body. Or to get it into alignment and keep it there why you have it cut apart. Also I noticed how you do in peace meal I'm assuming that's to help maintain the structural integrity of the car. Any idea to why the convertible top of my wife's 66 mustang convertible no longer wants to go forward enough and be about 2 in short of the pins dropping into the holes or the latches and top the windshield? Now we bought the car late 2019 and here it is now 2022 holding it for almost 3 years. It never saw the light of day we just kept locked up inside. Now we moved it to where we can do something with it. Your videos have come along and just the right time. Thank you for sharing and making the videos
Yes I repair in stages to try and avoid it moving too much. I chose not brace this car as it had already moved a lot and things weren't lining up. I kept adjusting the car to where it needed to be as it moved during cutting. Your roof may have shrunk over time. It's best practice to always have the top up and latched when not in use for this very reason
Nice job on the floor install Kiwi, have you ever tried that Panel Bond stuff? I have heard that is some good stuff. What company makes that floor and are you happy with their product?
Good mark make a nice floor pan that what I used on this car. Panel bond has its place but I wouldn't recommend it on these cars. The cars vary too much from the factory and panel bond doesn't like gaps. Also any surfaces being glued have to be super clean and raw. As in no primers, paints or dirt.
That's a tricky question as it's not usually just the floors. There is typically other areas that also need repairing before the floor goes in. It's probably 3 days labour if it's just the floor pans. That includes stripping out the interior and putting it back in.
It was worth fixing, admittedly it was marginal at best but the customer wanted to fix it. A decision of the heart not the wallet but it's his wallet.....
This channel is the best kept secret on UA-cam! Kudos to Uncle Tony for leading me to it...
Thanks Man!
I found this channel the same way. Sincerely hoping the channel takes off at some point; it's an automotive gem that needs to be seen by all enthusiasts.
Thanks man!!
Your teaching skills are amazing. Would have loved to have apprenticed with you. Great work kiwi 😁👍
Thanks Man
Kiwi makes it look so easy. True professional.
Thanks man and thanks for watching
Great episode. Thanks
Car is coming along, glad to see that someone who knows what they're doing is handling it!
Thanks man and thanks for watching!
Good afternoon you have a no-nonsense way of showing the way to do things. straight to the point. Great job.
Thanks man!
MAN YOU DO GREAT WORK KIWI! YOU GOT IT DOWN TO A SCIENCE.
excellent
Glad the replacement pans fit pretty well...seems like having to bang them into shape AND do all of that welding would be a herculean task!
Typically, but not always, the more you pay for a replacement panel, the better it will fit. Floors and things you need to weld aren't that bad. You can hide most of your alterations. I hate when I have to deal with aftermarket fenders. They never fit properly.
Some pans fit better than others and it can often be the different shapes in cars themselves. I'm convinced no two mustangs were identical....
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 from other videos I've watched, I've gathered that there was a 1/16" to 1/8" tolerance in fit. So, you're probably right about no two being alike. Those cars were hand-welded in a jig....way before robots. Nice work. You made it look easier than it was.
An 1/8" was what they hoped for 3/8" was tolerable. I'd pre trimmed the corners knowing that's where they hang up. A bit of inside knowledge helps a lot
Thank you for sharing. Really good video.
Amazing work your bringing that Mustang back to life .The structure is back and it won't try to break itself in two.
Thanks. It's going to interesting to see if the owner notices a difference in how it rides as now the suspension will have to do all the work instead of the body flexing over the bumps....
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 it's going to pass the coin test down the door gaps for sure now and with the rear end being part of the car now as well it will be day and night. I had visions of the back axle ripping itself out of the car in the not too distant future you must have some serious man hours getting it to this stage
That was going to happen sooner than later!
Only by watching you would I attempt it myself. Just not on my cars yet...I'm just learning to weld.
Glad I'm helping. Keep watching there will be quite a few more projects like this coming up. Thanks for watching!
Hi I watching from Sweden you do very great job!!
Very cool. Thanks for watching!!
I always take note of the likes. A go channel will consistently get around twenty percent. You are knocking it out of the park Kiwi.👍
Well thanks. I hadn't thought about like ratios but no doubt it's part of UA-cam's algorithms...🤔
Damn, you made it look easy. Good work
Thanks, what makes it easier is having done it a bunch of times.
Awesome material. Keep on keeping’ on.
Wow, there is a Mrs Kiwi ..Wasn't sure
Behind every good man...😉
Great content as always !🥝🥝
I always really liked Uncle Tony's videos that featured you Kiwi and now I'm really enjoying your videos too. Thanks for the great content 👍
Glad your enjoying it !
UT led me here too.
Excellent video👍
Good work, Kiwi! Just too bad that full floor is no longer U.S.A. made. (...As an insider I can tell you all the domestic tooling has been destroyed.) Taiwan allows for a much greater profit margin AND at a lower cost to the customer. Too bad, as labor to install far outweighs the the price of either version. Another example of the diminishment of America. Anyway, Happy Fourth of July.
JJJJJJJiggle it a bit Granville, sorry you have to be British to understand that one. Great work. 👍👍👍
That's so funny man. Literally burst out laughing! Arkwright was hilarious and that's exactly what he would have said to me😄
Don't hold it against me but I was born in Blackpool and raised in NZ, so got a hood handle on the British humour
lets watch this
1. This channel needs way more subscribers. I'm doing my part to get the word out!
2. I'm being taken to restoration school here, and I'm loving every minute of it. Hope you had a great 4th Kiwi!
Thanks man I appreciate it!
I'm beginning to think that bird of yours, Kiwi, is useless, could have jumped in and helped at any time.
Yeah he really not earning his keep. But the ladies like him so........😁
Just another walk in the park for kiwi.. dig the no glove welding..
Yeah don't my wife about that ....😬
Great content!
I had to go back and see where Kev was supervising from.
Nice work kiwi 👍💲👍
Great video, I wish my projects could go together that quick. Thank you! Happy 4th of July!
I wish I had time to get to one of "my" projects 😁
Thank you for passing your knowledge on. Showing how to do it step by step. I was curious about any bracing temporary racing to maintain the alignment of the body. Or to get it into alignment and keep it there why you have it cut apart. Also I noticed how you do in peace meal I'm assuming that's to help maintain the structural integrity of the car. Any idea to why the convertible top of my wife's 66 mustang convertible no longer wants to go forward enough and be about 2 in short of the pins dropping into the holes or the latches and top the windshield? Now we bought the car late 2019 and here it is now 2022 holding it for almost 3 years. It never saw the light of day we just kept locked up inside. Now we moved it to where we can do something with it. Your videos have come along and just the right time. Thank you for sharing and making the videos
Yes I repair in stages to try and avoid it moving too much. I chose not brace this car as it had already moved a lot and things weren't lining up. I kept adjusting the car to where it needed to be as it moved during cutting. Your roof may have shrunk over time. It's best practice to always have the top up and latched when not in use for this very reason
Is it me or could the volume be higher? Love the vids.
Yeah I need a mic.
Totally dig this series man!
Thanks man!
i thought i was subbed but i just subbed now
Just subscribed
Welcome aboard
Nice job on the floor install Kiwi, have you ever tried that Panel Bond stuff? I have heard that is some good stuff. What company makes that floor and are you happy with their product?
Good mark make a nice floor pan that what I used on this car. Panel bond has its place but I wouldn't recommend it on these cars. The cars vary too much from the factory and panel bond doesn't like gaps. Also any surfaces being glued have to be super clean and raw. As in no primers, paints or dirt.
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At your shop how long does it take to put the floors in?
That's a tricky question as it's not usually just the floors. There is typically other areas that also need repairing before the floor goes in. It's probably 3 days labour if it's just the floor pans. That includes stripping out the interior and putting it back in.
Dude should have just walked when you found the true amount of micky fix.
It was worth fixing, admittedly it was marginal at best but the customer wanted to fix it. A decision of the heart not the wallet but it's his wallet.....
No gloves here, maybe some knee pads. Gotta be rough for an old timer.
Yeah should really have gloves on with the "Rust Off" it sure does remind you of any cuts you've got.....😬
@@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160 I've sliced in and cutoff but luckily I retained my digits. Much respect keep it up.
You're not going to pop rivet those panels
Great channel. Just wondering, is there a difference in performance of the rust off to any other phosphoric acid based rust converter/dissolver?
Not sure to be honest, been using this one for a long time and have great results