Glad to hear it. I know when I used to watch Ron Covell DVDs or things like that, I didn't necessarily learn a LOT but I always learned SOMETHING and that was all that mattered. Even one more piece of knowledge means I've expanded my skillset. 👍👍
Hey Alan! Been watching your videos for quite a while and just want to throw a big thank you out there! So many ideas and methods from you have really helped me out with my hobby-level car restorations.
Alan, all these tips SHOULD be common manufacturing knowledge - but as you state yourself, most tend to NOT follow them (all), my self included. Thanks for the vid, it's always nice to be reminded!
I know I break some of these sometimes. We all do. However I think it's important to know and remember them. If you KNOW when you are falling short or choosing to cut a corner, I think that's better than just thinking your way is the right way. 👍👍
Sometimes we"re just to darn smart for ourselves. I really NEED to follow that practice ... or test weld tip. I to often have to clean up the first 1/4 inch of a weld area.
Yes! Slow and steady! If I rush something I’m making it always always always bites me on the ass. Luckily the shop I work for now is much more and quality over quantity. It’s better to take your time and do it right then rush and have to redo something later that may end up taking more time....
I couldn't agree more. Rushing only to make a mistake or have to redo something later helps nobody. I'm still guilty of it. I think to myself "this is taking too long, hurry up!" and I always regret it. Or I look at a project and think "I could do A, which is quicker, or I could do B, which will take more time but turn out cleaner.". It's hard to convince yourself to spend the extra time sometimes but I never regret when I do.
I’m new to even working on cars…are there any course to help me understand how to create things like the fuel tank, etc.?? I have a project car I’m excited to work on but nervous at the same time
It’s a hood to prevent sparks from hitting my shiny bald head. 😂 Primarily I use it to prevent light from behind my head from reflecting off the inside of my helmet screwing up my view.
Falls in place with your practicing welding with your non-dominant hand, practice tig welding with both the petal and the trigger for those situations where you can’t use a pedal.
Good advice I can't claim to take. 😂 I've used a hand trigger a few times at most. Ive never owned one personally and always get by with the pedal in some way or another.
The rear back brackets and Step Notch are all from Porterbuilt. It is all a Dropmember kit from them that I bought a long time ago. They changed the design numerous times since I bought it. They may sell you individual parts but I kind of doubt it. They are usually backed up with kit orders.
Great video. Useful tips. How do you feel about weld-through primer? I live in a humid climate and bare metal rusts almost immediately. Mahalo for sharing! : )
I've never found a weld-thru primer that I care for. If I wasn't going to use metal for a while, I'd leave the oil on it. When not working on a project for an extended time I use an oil called "Gibbs Brand Lubricant" to protect the surfaces while sitting. When I'm installing parts and am worried about rust (inside of Rocker panels, Quarter Panels, etc) I use a Self-Etching Primer on the insides of those parts. I mark where I am going to weld the patch pieces, tape off those weld areas, and primer all of the rest of the part. The weld itself doesn't get primed that way, but at least the rest of the panel does. I REALLY need to do a dedicated video on that topic to demonstrate what I'm talking about. Here is a link to the Gibbs Oil I'm referring to: amzn.to/38P2KZZ
Great video as always Alan. Do you happen to have a link to an affordable company body hammer??? I tried the link in your other video but can't find one. Thanks, Ahmad
Snap-On is the ONLY one I know of selling it currently. They have a Patent on the design and forced Martin Tools to stop making the one under their name. When I spoke to the folks at Martin about it they were trying to come up with a way around the Patent (new designs) but that was at SEMA 2019, so quite some time ago now. I hope they bring it back soon, or bring out the other designs I saw they had in Prototypes. The closest option available aside from Snap-On is the Picard Bumping Hammer. It has a square head but a similar low profile design. It is also available in a radiused face and "flat" face. tinyurl.com/ydhndcoa
That was going to be my next suggestion. Making one isn't ideal but if you don't want to pony up for the S-O one (which I get) that's the next best option. 👍
Maybe we can start a GoFundMe go get you tattooed. Or maybe I should start a charity to provide subsidized tattooing for people who want to build cars... I'm picturing a Sarah McLachlan sad song commercial like she does for rescue animals. We may have to make this happen. 👍👍😅
On a serious project like this we are continually working and jumping around. I will often stop working on a fender to work on a door, without finishing the fender. Changing things up keeps me from burning out. Along with that you'll often think you are done with a part, but later change your mind about whether you want to spend a little more time dialing it in, or change something about it to customize it further. So at any given time I may end up going back and working on any part of the vehicle. It is not at all uncommon for me to go back to the very first thing I did and make some minor changes when the scope of a project changed through out. Also the primer would have to be stripped back off again for body work and paint. I cannot take the time to spray a catalyzed primer after each part of a project, and rattle can primer won't get the job done well enough. Spraying on something like "Gibbs Brand Lubricant" protects bare metal when not working on sections of a project (or for extended times). It also cleans off easily with the chemicals I mentioned. When a project sits for a while that is what I will do in between. Gibbs Brand Lubricant: amzn.to/38P2KZZ Lastly, this shop is climate controlled. There have been bare metal parts that I've literally sprayed down with water while shrinking on them, and they haven't rusted yet.
I Love your style of teaching! Keep it up!
slow and steady is the best advice. Rome wasn't built in a day!
Spot On Correct and wise tips indeed.
Great stuff
Fantastic tips. Always one new thing with you or at least a good reminder of stuff you’ve become lazy with
Glad to hear it. I know when I used to watch Ron Covell DVDs or things like that, I didn't necessarily learn a LOT but I always learned SOMETHING and that was all that mattered. Even one more piece of knowledge means I've expanded my skillset. 👍👍
Fantastic tips! Thank you!
Great tips! All of them! The truck is looking awesome!
Hey Alan! Been watching your videos for quite a while and just want to throw a big thank you out there! So many ideas and methods from you have really helped me out with my hobby-level car restorations.
I'm glad to be of any help in your work. Thanks 👍👍
Lots of GREAT TIPS! Really enjoyed this video.
Great, I'm glad to hear it. Thank you!
Great video - lots of practical, time-saving tips. Thanks for posting!
Thank you, glad you found value in these tips.
Thanks bro
Alan, all these tips SHOULD be common manufacturing knowledge - but as you state yourself, most tend to NOT follow them (all), my self included.
Thanks for the vid, it's always nice to be reminded!
I know I break some of these sometimes. We all do. However I think it's important to know and remember them. If you KNOW when you are falling short or choosing to cut a corner, I think that's better than just thinking your way is the right way. 👍👍
Good stuff!
Thanks for the tips.
Glad to provide them.
great job on the video,
Sometimes we"re just to darn smart for ourselves. I really NEED to follow that practice ... or test weld tip. I to often have to clean up the first 1/4 inch of a weld area.
Yes! Slow and steady! If I rush something I’m making it always always always bites me on the ass. Luckily the shop I work for now is much more and quality over quantity. It’s better to take your time and do it right then rush and have to redo something later that may end up taking more time....
I couldn't agree more. Rushing only to make a mistake or have to redo something later helps nobody. I'm still guilty of it. I think to myself "this is taking too long, hurry up!" and I always regret it. Or I look at a project and think "I could do A, which is quicker, or I could do B, which will take more time but turn out cleaner.". It's hard to convince yourself to spend the extra time sometimes but I never regret when I do.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast!
Couldn't have said it better. 👍
Lol, very nice work!!!
I’m new to even working on cars…are there any course to help me understand how to create things like the fuel tank, etc.?? I have a project car I’m excited to work on but nervous at the same time
9:23 WHAT ARE THOSE!!!!?!?!? (the hat, lol)
It’s a hood to prevent sparks from hitting my shiny bald head. 😂 Primarily I use it to prevent light from behind my head from reflecting off the inside of my helmet screwing up my view.
Falls in place with your practicing welding with your non-dominant hand, practice tig welding with both the petal and the trigger for those situations where you can’t use a pedal.
Good advice I can't claim to take. 😂 I've used a hand trigger a few times at most. Ive never owned one personally and always get by with the pedal in some way or another.
Great tips!
Could you tell me where you got those rear air bag brackets from? They are exactly what I'm looking for
The rear back brackets and Step Notch are all from Porterbuilt. It is all a Dropmember kit from them that I bought a long time ago. They changed the design numerous times since I bought it. They may sell you individual parts but I kind of doubt it. They are usually backed up with kit orders.
great practical tips - thanks for producing and sharing this..... Joel
Great video. Useful tips. How do you feel about weld-through primer? I live in a humid climate and bare metal rusts almost immediately. Mahalo for sharing! : )
I've never found a weld-thru primer that I care for. If I wasn't going to use metal for a while, I'd leave the oil on it. When not working on a project for an extended time I use an oil called "Gibbs Brand Lubricant" to protect the surfaces while sitting.
When I'm installing parts and am worried about rust (inside of Rocker panels, Quarter Panels, etc) I use a Self-Etching Primer on the insides of those parts. I mark where I am going to weld the patch pieces, tape off those weld areas, and primer all of the rest of the part. The weld itself doesn't get primed that way, but at least the rest of the panel does. I REALLY need to do a dedicated video on that topic to demonstrate what I'm talking about.
Here is a link to the Gibbs Oil I'm referring to: amzn.to/38P2KZZ
@@HotRodHippie Great. Mahalo nui! : )
Great video as always Alan. Do you happen to have a link to an affordable company body hammer??? I tried the link in your other video but can't find one.
Thanks,
Ahmad
Snap-On is the ONLY one I know of selling it currently. They have a Patent on the design and forced Martin Tools to stop making the one under their name. When I spoke to the folks at Martin about it they were trying to come up with a way around the Patent (new designs) but that was at SEMA 2019, so quite some time ago now. I hope they bring it back soon, or bring out the other designs I saw they had in Prototypes.
The closest option available aside from Snap-On is the Picard Bumping Hammer. It has a square head but a similar low profile design. It is also available in a radiused face and "flat" face. tinyurl.com/ydhndcoa
That was going to be my next suggestion. Making one isn't ideal but if you don't want to pony up for the S-O one (which I get) that's the next best option. 👍
i just use a scotch brite disc to clean my steel
I always wanted to build hotrods but because I couldn't afford tattoos I became a chartered accountant ,
Maybe we can start a GoFundMe go get you tattooed. Or maybe I should start a charity to provide subsidized tattooing for people who want to build cars... I'm picturing a Sarah McLachlan sad song commercial like she does for rescue animals. We may have to make this happen. 👍👍😅
Why TF would you want to look like that?
It bugs me to see so much bare metal on a project that you aren't working on day to day. Using primer would prevent surface rust.
On a serious project like this we are continually working and jumping around. I will often stop working on a fender to work on a door, without finishing the fender. Changing things up keeps me from burning out. Along with that you'll often think you are done with a part, but later change your mind about whether you want to spend a little more time dialing it in, or change something about it to customize it further. So at any given time I may end up going back and working on any part of the vehicle. It is not at all uncommon for me to go back to the very first thing I did and make some minor changes when the scope of a project changed through out.
Also the primer would have to be stripped back off again for body work and paint. I cannot take the time to spray a catalyzed primer after each part of a project, and rattle can primer won't get the job done well enough.
Spraying on something like "Gibbs Brand Lubricant" protects bare metal when not working on sections of a project (or for extended times). It also cleans off easily with the chemicals I mentioned. When a project sits for a while that is what I will do in between. Gibbs Brand Lubricant: amzn.to/38P2KZZ
Lastly, this shop is climate controlled. There have been bare metal parts that I've literally sprayed down with water while shrinking on them, and they haven't rusted yet.
Great tips! Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏻