HOW TO REPAIR RUST Fender Patch Panel "STACK A TACK" MIG Welding TECHNIQUE

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  • @jameskilpatrick7790
    @jameskilpatrick7790 6 місяців тому +24

    When you're capable of the super awesome perfectionist work, it's easy to leave the "real people" repairs behind. Thanks for keeping your channel down to earth, and sharing all the great tips & tricks for the regular stuff, along with the ultra-slick Kustom work. Great channel!

  • @chrissandberg8856
    @chrissandberg8856 6 місяців тому +15

    Karl, this is so spot on for the DIY guy and what are real world types of repair.. Can't say enough about what you do, how you share so freely, and the skills you bring to the channel. This episode is a real good lesson on rust repair, that I for one can apply to the project in my shop.. Thanks.

  • @ericnoble3285
    @ericnoble3285 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m so glad I found you on here. The simple approach to fixing cars using basic tools we have in our garage is exactly what I need.
    I’m a trim carpenter by trade and we do quite a bit of custom work. It’s interesting to see the crossover in fabrication. The way you explain how to do things makes perfect sense in my mind.
    Working with metal is a whole new world for me, and seeing you break things down and explain them make me feel like I can handle the curveballs this ‘75 El Camino we inherited is throwing at us! I love working with my hands, and stepping into this world of metal work feels like I should have done this decades ago! Thank you so much for making videos that even a regular guy in a small garage with basic tools can breathe life back into this project. With your help, we are bringing the Elky back to life! 🙏

  • @knowbull5hit590
    @knowbull5hit590 6 місяців тому +8

    You have the best tips and videos when it comes to sheetmetal work! Thank you

  • @walkingwithdogs8547
    @walkingwithdogs8547 6 місяців тому +48

    When I was 15 back in the mid 70's my Dad entered me in a competition as from the age of 13 was doing body work repairing rust. You had to choose the repair you was going to do. My choice that most people won't know unless from the UK was a Hillman Hunter front head light wing repair. What ever you did would have to paint and finish both sides! I was so proud to win being the only teenager and all judges picked the wrong side. No it didn't make me a big head just pushed me to be better at the next repair, and boy was it a ride people expecting perfection every time.

    • @MakeItKustom
      @MakeItKustom  6 місяців тому +8

      That’s incredible! You must really understand metal!

    • @walkingwithdogs8547
      @walkingwithdogs8547 6 місяців тому +8

      @MakeItKustom know still at 60 I continue to learn.

    • @timferriss905
      @timferriss905 6 місяців тому +4

      Hillmans and sunbeam rapier I had was a rust bucket. I also had a Vauxhall viscount 3.3 when I was a teenager that was remarkably solid. I like your comment.

    • @troydowning3302
      @troydowning3302 6 місяців тому

      O o o of chokes ⁹ⁿ⁹999⁹9⁹⁹die of the best shipping in 99⁹😊😊

  • @randyfleet9968
    @randyfleet9968 6 місяців тому +14

    This is the type of video I love!

  • @RandallSoong-pp7ih
    @RandallSoong-pp7ih 6 місяців тому +3

    Awesome and Excellent!! I never would have thought of that intermediate step of sanding the tacs to see the highs n lows. Thank you!!

  • @TimothyKepner
    @TimothyKepner 6 місяців тому +33

    I'm 77 and I learn something every time I watch your videos. See even old dogs can learn new tricks. Thanks

    • @b1umb0y
      @b1umb0y 6 місяців тому +1

      And your explanations are so clear and reveal much of your expert reasoning.

    • @garrypritchard1658
      @garrypritchard1658 5 місяців тому

      Depends on the dog 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @stevenlane729
    @stevenlane729 6 місяців тому +8

    Great video. I love how your videos are unscripted, you are taking us along the repair journey with no BS, just sharing your knowledge.
    Thank you.

  • @jerrydespaltro4023
    @jerrydespaltro4023 6 місяців тому +5

    One of my favorite episodes to date!

  • @37FordGuy
    @37FordGuy 6 місяців тому +8

    Another great video and super relevant. I really appreciate the “regular guy” approach - makes complex problems a lot less daunting and opens the hobby up even more. Thank you

  • @bobbofly
    @bobbofly 6 місяців тому +5

    Absolute minute you brought the patch over to the roller & it became apparent there was a no-go on using it, I got enthused bigtime, because I knew what THAT meant. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @francisrampen9099
    @francisrampen9099 6 місяців тому +2

    I am a sheet metal idiot and watching you do your thing is really helpful. I am in the process of restoring a 1953 Citroen so this is all great grain for the mill. Thanks again for sharing your process. Super useful

  • @murdoc6501
    @murdoc6501 6 місяців тому

    Hah! "Regular people stuff." Um, I'm a regular guy in my garage and this is grand! Wish you shared this a year ago when I was patching lower front fenders on my '46 Business Coupe! Your expertise and how you share it with us is remarkable and well received. I just keep learning with every one of your videos! Go Japhands, keep moving forward!

  • @philho122
    @philho122 6 місяців тому +10

    Good Timing! I recently thought I should continue my "regular people stuff" project that I have neglected for far too long. Thank you very much for refreshing the theory - now I have to do the practice...

  • @davida871
    @davida871 6 місяців тому +18

    Thank you for teaching us your skill. Love metal work. Learning all the time.

  • @johnfields7936
    @johnfields7936 6 місяців тому +2

    Glad to hear that you're going to do some sheetmetal work every week. Love it how you make it so "simple"!

  • @shermanhill6058
    @shermanhill6058 6 місяців тому

    I have to tell you that my dad who did body work as a profession for almost 60 years and would use a bit of led if necessary and refused to use plastic in a repair, told me that you were the man to watch and learn from if I was so inclined!

    • @MakeItKustom
      @MakeItKustom  6 місяців тому +1

      Wow man that’s really cool I appreciate his recommendation! That’s neat that he never used Bondo . I suppose if lead is the only filler, then you would really strive to have less filler in a panel repair.

  • @koolkar55
    @koolkar55 6 місяців тому +5

    PERFECT! as I've come to expect with your work Karl. You are also a great teacher of your trade Mate. Thanks always for sharing your talent. Cheers. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

  • @courier11sec
    @courier11sec 6 місяців тому +1

    Man, I'm so grateful for your willingness to share your techniques in such great detail as well as things you've developed like the really effective tools you have built. Obviously different ecosystems, but you're up there with Ron Covell in terms of value of your content.

    • @MakeItKustom
      @MakeItKustom  6 місяців тому +2

      Wow man that’s a huge compliment. I’m so stoked that sharing my passion has value for this community!

  • @rona1144
    @rona1144 6 місяців тому +3

    Always a good refresher to see meticulously metal work. This summer I have a rusty spot on my Mustang to fix.

  • @AlpacaRenee
    @AlpacaRenee 5 місяців тому

    Karl, you are gifted! Thank you for generously sharing your expertise with us. Much appreciated!

  • @stuartfletcher2378
    @stuartfletcher2378 6 місяців тому +1

    Your workmanship is second to none , thank you for the time you put in to explain the why and wherefore behind every move . I'm always in awe of your patience and careful craftsmanship. Till I tune in again , Stuart in Ontario ..

  • @CharlesCox-p1h
    @CharlesCox-p1h 6 місяців тому +5

    You are a true fab rat , in the most respectful way , for a guy of your age it's amazing how you get it done with sometimes homemade tools, it's a pleasure to watch your brain work

    • @darylarmentrout252
      @darylarmentrout252 6 місяців тому

      "fOr A gUy yOuR AgE"
      Does talk to the man like hes a boy you ass

  • @georgeezzell4474
    @georgeezzell4474 6 місяців тому +1

    You are a great teacher. I wait all week just to see the next video.

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork 6 місяців тому +1

    When someone I consider to be a master metal fabricator does a video on common repairs we all can use, it's time to pay attention.
    Only wish it was as easy to do as it is to watch, but it certainly makes it less scary for us hobby level car folks.

  • @ThaddeusLindsay
    @ThaddeusLindsay 5 місяців тому

    Dude, you are amazing ! "Saving Classic Cars, One patch Panel at a time" !

  • @markmarshall2813
    @markmarshall2813 6 місяців тому

    Like so many others said already this is the kind of video that got me hooked on your channel. These are the repairs I need to know for my project. I hope you will show building the rest of headlight area. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @herbertsaylor8912
    @herbertsaylor8912 6 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video today. Saw a forum where your name was mentioned saying that you have probably forgotten more about metal working than most people know. I keep whatching to see what's next on the '60 Cadillac. Thanks for your excellent videos.

    • @MakeItKustom
      @MakeItKustom  6 місяців тому

      Thanks man will be back on that soon hopefully this winter!

  • @lanceyarish1809
    @lanceyarish1809 6 місяців тому +2

    This is sorely needed Carl.

  • @bartholomule
    @bartholomule 6 місяців тому +7

    I was half-expecting the old "cut-n-butt" here as a part of your "stack a tack". Looks good.

  • @ScoutSniper3124
    @ScoutSniper3124 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your skills and your time.
    Much appreciated by both me and my '56 Ford F100

  • @MrClickbang357
    @MrClickbang357 6 місяців тому +1

    I am looking at buying what some would call a rust bucket, then fixing it myself as a daily driveer. All this 0 technique, tips and tricks, will help me in bringing it back! Thanks dude!

  • @yorkshirecarrestoration
    @yorkshirecarrestoration 6 місяців тому +4

    Nice 👍

  • @123gonow
    @123gonow 6 місяців тому

    @13:53 Elio looks like the Grim Reaper in the background lol had me rolling ! You guys are lucky to have each other ! Hard to find a good work partner much less friend as well ! Keep them coming Karl !

  • @jep39299
    @jep39299 5 місяців тому +1

    Your work is jaw dropping, i'm in awe every time i watch your videos. keep them coming.

  • @bartsarton2212
    @bartsarton2212 6 місяців тому

    This video is exactly what I want to see.
    Thanks Karl.

  • @marca5883
    @marca5883 6 місяців тому

    Awesome 💚🇬🇧🌱 these are the videos I come here for, no fancy tools, overcoming problems with hand tools👊 proper job...& Not a computer in sight👌

  • @indyme2
    @indyme2 6 місяців тому +1

    Awesome work, Karl. Thanks for the video.

  • @nathanc9297
    @nathanc9297 День тому

    Watching you work has given me confidence to try to weld to a rusty 2012 car... different gauges of metal, (20, 22ga), thanks for the videos and tips!

  • @JonDingle
    @JonDingle 6 місяців тому

    Great video young man. What you need to acquire one day is a bolster. Its a wide chisel used for working stone, brick or whatever. The cutting edge is usually three inches wide so you can cut bricks. When you buy one, grind of the almost sharp edge and make it dull you don't cut the metal. A bolster is a really useful metal working tool and because it is much wider it saves time.

  • @ieceducationofutah
    @ieceducationofutah 6 місяців тому

    You're exactly right. Most of us are trying to build skills in rust repair. Thank you for providing more insights how to be better. Looking forward to "rust repair without a patch". I'd appreciate any tips when you have to weld to sub-optimal metal that tends to melt away.

  • @littleredridinghood5622
    @littleredridinghood5622 6 місяців тому +3

    Very good job .. I live in Nova Scotia I follow "Fitzee's Fabrications" he is a genius at making/installing repair panels to the point where 0 body fill is needed ...

  • @MrLangleylad
    @MrLangleylad 6 місяців тому +5

    I enjoy all of your videos but these types of videos we can all learn from and put to use. Thanks man .

  • @redfoxclassics
    @redfoxclassics 6 місяців тому

    I do find it very satisfying to watch rust repair, and enjoy doing it. Which is good as I made the first repair piece and put the first tacks into my next project car yesterday (before completely running out of welding gas :D) so have plenty ahead of me!
    It is handy seeing how you do a really good weld with MIG, as you’re right that’s what more of us DIYers will have.

  • @ryanfp5657
    @ryanfp5657 6 місяців тому

    The level of detail you give is amazing bro, you have taught me so much that i have been able to apply on my suzuki 4wds which are painful to fix. In the structural areas they have up to 5 or 6 layers spot welded together.
    Your detail and attitude has really helped me.
    Thank you

  • @weshuckabay5416
    @weshuckabay5416 6 місяців тому

    I've benn fabricating and installing marble and granite countertops for over 20 years. Seeming two pieces of stone together works roughly the same as with metal. Now try getting the two pieces level with each other but match the color, grain and veins of a stone. It was cool seeing how much it relates to stone work.
    The getting things even "enough" to weld and body fill.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @clayeden1204
    @clayeden1204 5 місяців тому

    I like watching any of your videos but yeah the rust repair and body working videos are the most relatable for me. But don’t hold back on those builds because they are just bad ass!

  • @YootubeUK
    @YootubeUK 6 місяців тому

    Very nice work as always! Newbies, just because you didn't see welds getting cooled down inbetween grinding doesn't mean it didn't happen! Grinding will produce enough heat to warp panels so keep it cool. An airline blowing cold (like Karl did when welding) will help keep warping to a minimum hopefully.

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 6 місяців тому

    Well done, simple and interesting. It's the little tweaks that make it work. Thank you.

  • @idpeters
    @idpeters 6 місяців тому

    Super grateful for this video Carl. Seeing you fix as many different rust spots as possible really helps me learn & understand about how to tackle my own project. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @billywird
    @billywird 6 місяців тому

    Shows people that all of these patch panels need work to get them to fit correctly and that patience is definitely needed. How ever this repair is preferrable unless one has the fabrication skills to build such a patch panel. There are times where it pays to acquire repair panels and spend the time to fit them properly.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 6 місяців тому

    Karl you’re the best. Thank you for sharing your talent.
    💯👊👍

  • @malcolmyoung7866
    @malcolmyoung7866 6 місяців тому +10

    'I can forsee this taking a very long time...' (Me... Bursts out laughing!!)

  • @richardellis3141
    @richardellis3141 6 місяців тому +1

    nice work, great music for easy watching

  • @2_dog_Restoration
    @2_dog_Restoration 6 місяців тому

    This content is just what I need for my project. THANKS for taking your time to share with all of us !! Dan Hamilton

  • @jackwrightjr.5827
    @jackwrightjr.5827 6 місяців тому

    Your Sheetmetal work is awesome and your just as good explaining the process too! Thanks from VA!

  • @bruceperron3796
    @bruceperron3796 5 місяців тому

    I recently repaired a couple 55 Chevy fenders with about the same rust. To make relatively sure I had the patch in the same spot I measured from the leading edge and made a couple deep scribe lines to use as a reference before I trimmed anything so I would at least have them in the same position that the original was. Measure twice cut once an old carpenter told me lol.

  • @paulhedman7387
    @paulhedman7387 6 місяців тому

    It's a joy to watch you work. Thanks.

  • @toodjackson4438
    @toodjackson4438 6 місяців тому +1

    Most people have no idea how long and the amount of work it really takes to do work like this karl makes it look easy

  • @jamesblair9614
    @jamesblair9614 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful, I never get tired of watching magic being performed.

  • @robinimpey101
    @robinimpey101 6 місяців тому

    Impressive work, and entertaining! You're 100% correct, those types of rust repairs are exactly what I'll be working on........some day!

  • @gordonhenagar6652
    @gordonhenagar6652 6 місяців тому

    great job , I have used those rust repair panels and they are a good starting place but need a little tune up to fit right, 30 years ago I thought that making an offset flange and overlapping the metal then welding was best. It worked ok and was strong but I couldn't get it perfect. the good thing is that it was usually cab corners and that is less obvious than the top of a fender. I have learned so much watching you work, thanks.

  • @fuelboy
    @fuelboy 6 місяців тому

    Nice work Karl, especially fixing the 'loose' replacement panel die lines.

  • @RAVHornE
    @RAVHornE 6 місяців тому

    Carl, might I make a suggestion Bud.... if you picked up a couple roles of a Taylor's Measuring tape! Or fabric measuring tape, as it's made of fabric itself it allows you to roll over and edge, such as in this video, you were trying to measure how far back you wanted to mark to cut old material out. You wanted to measure from inside light bucket, up around fender brow and back to spot to mark out your line! Fabric tape will wrap around edge to give you an exact measurement to transfer to replacement peice...

  • @Randy_51_
    @Randy_51_ 5 місяців тому

    Love these regular guy type videos. I’ve learned so much from them!

  • @joeclement3680
    @joeclement3680 6 місяців тому

    Young man, I'm here to let you know that y'all have some very, very knowledgeable fabricators on y'alls side of the border, and believe you me you're definitely one of the best!!! I envy y'alls beautiful land ;but, There's ABSO-DAWG-GONE-LUTLEY NO WAY I COULD EVER LIVE THERE!!! I live in North Carolina and sometimes that's not far enough South; cause, These old bones move slow and i suspect there gonna start moving slower when i hit the big 60 years young!!! Keep up the great work and videos when you have the time!!!God Bless y'all,sincerely. Joe C.

  • @michaelward_GoVentureFab
    @michaelward_GoVentureFab 6 місяців тому

    I appreciate all the knowledge I take away from your videos. Thank you!

  • @daleking8529
    @daleking8529 6 місяців тому +4

    Really nice job on the patch panel! Take care

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video! I am going to be doing something just like this on the rear taillight section on my 1964 Chevelle. Thanks for your video!

  • @M5888-z3w
    @M5888-z3w 6 місяців тому

    It’s amazing the amount of knowledge of working metal and the ability to”get err done “

  • @robertrusso877
    @robertrusso877 6 місяців тому

    You make it look so easy! Great lesson and greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 6 місяців тому

    Great job on that fender, thank you for the lesson on that type of repair.

  • @professorfalken4600
    @professorfalken4600 6 місяців тому +7

    Body by Fisher, nice work

  • @abern0417
    @abern0417 6 місяців тому

    Very nice! Always a treat watching you do patches. 👍👍👍

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 6 місяців тому

    Great repair, wouldn't even be able to tell it's been repaired, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @Papa7Bravo
    @Papa7Bravo 6 місяців тому +1

    This is perfect as myself and my dad will be restoring a 58 custom 300 that needs the same work done.

  • @dlharris1941
    @dlharris1941 6 місяців тому

    Karl, you're going a super job sharing the great work you do!

  • @globalsurfer
    @globalsurfer 6 місяців тому

    You are the best in the world... a metal master...

  • @billgeorge7804
    @billgeorge7804 6 місяців тому

    The difference between Karl and other body panel specialists is that he could make a perfect repair in the middle of a field, with just basic tools and gas welding cylinders. A real talant!

  • @ZunarXJ59
    @ZunarXJ59 6 місяців тому

    Enjoy watching your craftsmanship, always learn something useful in your vids TY

  • @flatworm00
    @flatworm00 6 місяців тому

    That patch panel turned out great.That was really cool. Wish I had that kind of talent.

  • @TheDistur
    @TheDistur 6 місяців тому +1

    Always interesting how much massaging some of those patch panels need. Good work!

    • @MakeItKustom
      @MakeItKustom  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks yeah, it’s usually pretty difficult for any patch panel to line up perfectly right away!

  • @joecioe8566
    @joecioe8566 6 місяців тому +1

    Enjoy these videos I always learn something from it.

  • @benjohnson7170
    @benjohnson7170 6 місяців тому

    Harf arsed resto guy here. I've tried to do similar things. That just turn out quite as on point...😆.
    I keep on trying. It takes such a long time to develop skills and complete the job.

  • @Studebomber
    @Studebomber 6 місяців тому

    Great video and excellent instruction. Looking forward to seeing how you fix the second fender without the patch panel.

  • @chuckkellogg2404
    @chuckkellogg2404 6 місяців тому +1

    Great vid! Love your work, being a powertrain and chassis engineer it’s very inspiring for me!

  • @leonardgilbreath9004
    @leonardgilbreath9004 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice fitment and advice on this looking forward too seeing the next video and seeing how you make the other pieces thumbs up 👍👍👍👍

  • @adambergendorff2702
    @adambergendorff2702 6 місяців тому

    Look forward to seeing you finish the underside components.

  • @TurboDog73TX
    @TurboDog73TX 6 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff Karl!
    Edit: I wouldn't have known where to start, it was great to see how / where You did and why.

  • @Tyrel_156
    @Tyrel_156 6 місяців тому

    Awesome repair. I finally just got my first welder today. Now I can finally practice some of the skills you have taught me!

  • @marciabaldwin2506
    @marciabaldwin2506 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Karl great video as always your craftsmanship even with basic tools is absolutely and incredible ❤

  • @michaelanderson3771
    @michaelanderson3771 6 місяців тому +1

    love your work Karl.
    Tuning in from Aus.
    Make it a point to watch your content and share it with my car nut mates here in Melbourne Australia.

  • @number7__879
    @number7__879 6 місяців тому +4

    Yes Sir!!!

  • @mchiodox69
    @mchiodox69 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done. Love these video as I learn a ton

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat 6 місяців тому +8

    It makes it so much harder when patch panels aren’t exactly the same as the originals, like body lines being a little different and slightly in the wrong spot. I’ve replaced a lot of cab corners on old ford trucks and it can be an absolute crap shoot depending on the reproduction panel. It’s like their stamping dies are completely worn out sometimes and just don’t get the definition they should have.

    • @MakeItKustom
      @MakeItKustom  6 місяців тому

      Yeah, it’s crazy how far off they usually are! Sometimes nice and close

    • @YaMoBeThereAbout
      @YaMoBeThereAbout 6 місяців тому

      If you're working on older cars it's pretty rare for patch panels to line up. Original jigs were probably lost years ago and what they base their panels on might be a 30 or 40 year old panel that who knows what it's been through or even if it was straight coming out of the factory.

    • @minnesotatomcat
      @minnesotatomcat 6 місяців тому +1

      @@YaMoBeThereAbout I’m sure there’s a lot of variables. Sometimes they’re dead on.

  • @rweasel801
    @rweasel801 5 місяців тому

    Amazing skills! I could watch your videos all day.

  • @Berend-ov8of
    @Berend-ov8of 6 місяців тому

    This doesn't get old. I would have loved to see you do the inside thing too, because that is somewhat tricky, but this too is just fun to watch happen.
    Something I need to say though. I myself looked straight into the sun a lot as a kid, and I looked into stick welding flames too. And no, it didn't make me go blind, and it tought me a lot too, but I still wish I had been just a hint less careless about it. I had welders eyes once, and being blind for three weeks in a juvenile home is not funny, or at least it wasn't for me. I also love the smell of workshop, but if you take off the mask you've been wearing while sanding off paint, and then see all the stuff even the simpelest mask keeps from getting into your lungs, it makes you wanna use them more often. That green color you've been grinding off? Karl, that green contains arsenic. No kidding. Look it up. I don't want to get on your nerves man, but,.. (....), you know what I mean? There is no such thing as food grade car paint, okay?

  • @billclark6218
    @billclark6218 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. Have a 63 falcon convertible which was poorly stitched together I'm many places found a section from a hardtop for the area between the truck and rear window. It's close, but seeing this done helps. Thanks

  • @rattlekankustoms
    @rattlekankustoms 6 місяців тому

    Great video Karl! Thanks. You have WAY more patience than I do hahaha. Then end result is fantastic.