Choosing the best body filler for your restoration
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
- Not all body fillers are equal and have different purposes. Do you know when and where to use them? We will go over just that in this video.
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I had to rebuild the drip rails on my '74 Econoline. I can say without out a doubt that the All Metal was the best choice. I cut, built and welded new rails all the way down the side. Smoothed it with All Metal before adding the seam sealer. I think its just as strong as it was back in 1974. Great tip about thinning out the "Bondo" I'll definitely be giving it a try. Thanks again for another great video!
Heck right on. I like all metal a lot. It’s a little spendy but does a great job
Just remember guys, don’t mix any of this on cardboard, it will decrease the working time by a lot as the cardboard will absorb the filler
It definitely absorbs a lot of the resins and amazing how quick it does as well
Hey bud, bit of an off question you wouldn’t happen to have any 67 wing windows laying around would you? I don’t need them I just need measurements. And I can’t seem to find them any where. I wasn’t gonna ask but it was my last resort I know your busy with a different project
Good advise on the epd primer years back I was short on time scuffed prepped and painted over the epd primer seemed fine, but after a few years tiny rust bubbles never left epd on after that.
Exactly! So disappointing and unfortunate.
great review of body fillers Jon. That vert looks awesome on all 4's. I will message you about the tilt column. I could use it.
It’s nice to have it back on the ground and even better that it’s measurements for ride height are less then 1/8” difference side to side!!
This is awesome information! I get overwhelmed trying to read about this stuff. Thanks for sharing amd making it simple!
Glad it was helpful!
Your body filler videos are alway helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to go over the when and where to use them.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the info, especially about the EDP Coating. Doing a 68 Camaro and watching all of the videos to help with the body work
Right on! That edp stuff can ruin a paint job for sure.
On that tilt column all you need is an ignition switch that fits a tilt column 69 firebird the ignition switch was made different for the tilt column
Even the park neutral switch won’t fit as well. Best I could find is the Camaro Column is a different part number then the Firebird. It could be modified to make it work, I feel I would prefer to sell it instead
I want the til column…
I listed it on market place and sold very quickly. To my surprise.
Absolutely enjoy your channel, John! I found it recently as I searched looking for tips on finding an old first gen firebird. I owned a '77 Trans Am in my high school days but had a friend who had a '68 bird and always wanted one. Do you have any tips on how to find a 1967-1969 model that would require alot of work, like the ones you start out with?
It seems that they find me now, at least one car a month or so. Sometimes it’s a good deal but I have too many cars if that was even a problem. Other than that Facebook market place has a few pop up here and there too. Was there a particular year? Coupe or convertible?
@@VinylVillageGarage I prefer 1968 or 1969, coupe or convertible. I've even resorted to looking at Copart and IAAI auction websites but not much there.
@@user-jw4zl2jv8r any interest in a 1969 Firebird 400 4spd car. Carousel red with parchment interior? I have the numbers matching block but it’s toast. I do have a 1969 Firebird 400 and 1969 Firebird 4spd for the car. But it’s a total overhaul everything needs attention. I have $6,500 invested in it so far. Plus I have a title too.
@@VinylVillageGarage Hi Jon, Yes sir, I would definitely be interested. How much do you want for it? Do you have any pictures you could share?
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Another awesome video brother!!!!
Thanks buddy. If you want some practice on body work come on over I will put you to work.
Thanks for the advice
No problem!
Thanks for the information John, very good vlog sir!!👍🏽
My pleasure!
Great info John! Only missing one thing. I need your enegy
Noted! I have been fortunate in that department for sure
Excellent overview of the products and uses.
Thanks
Thanks for the tip...good content....🔧🔧👍
No problem 👍
Jon, great video! So how do you feel about using All Metal in the seam between the roof panel and the sail panel of the quarter. It seems like it might be about 1/8-3/16” deep. Considered welding a strip of sheetmetal over the gap which is about 1.25” wide, but still up in the air about it. Thoughts? I know you do a lot of convertible work, so have you ever filled the gap on a coupe?
I have used all metal in that exact seam before. Seems to hold up. I will say lead is the best but I haven’t mastered putting it back in. I have also welded sheet metal in over the gap like you described as well. The mocking bird I filled that seam with all metal and not worried at all.
Jon, let me know if that steering column is still available. I've been looking for one for my 69 Camaro.
Yup still have it, might list if for sell on market place that way I can post pictures
The red cream hardner is available at Lowes or on Amazon.
I might just have to get some again. It’s nice to mix the colors up so you can tell if you have multiple layers where you are at.
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My reason for keeping 2 colors of hardner. BTW great videos I appreciate your methods and sharing your knowledge.
Great minds think alike 😎
Hey Jon I might be interested in that tilt column. That should fit my 70 Nova. Please Email me some pics and details.
Thanks, Mark
I still have it, not sure how to get an email address from CZcams without the world seeing it and then let the spam begin kind a thing. I used to have a email address listed but man what a pain!
Hi Jon, great info! I have a 67 Camaro and have to remove back glass to reveal water damage(getting water in trunk) The under side of filler panel has some holes. I can't afford to cut out window channels and weld/paint right now- how would you try and repair damage in channel. I have some Eastwood rust encapsulator I was going to use for now.
Rust is definitely the enemy and stopping is best but if anything slowing it down until repairs can be made is a great idea. Rust encapsulator is a good place to start. Read and follow the directions for best results. You find it’s not as simple as Just paint it on. Plus this car won’t see the weather as much. I bet it’s kept in a garage now which will help as well. If removing the rust but cutting it out or media blading isn’t an option yet then seal up the rust for now until it can be addressed.
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Thanks, yes she lives in garage, took a few washes to discover leak.
I'm moving to Florida to retire in a few and I will be getting caught in rain for sure. Lol
@@ericvitelli7113 congrats on the retirement! Yup might see a few rainy days there and worth sealing that window channel up.
Curious and sorry if you did say but what brand is your door here. I have a right door as mine was caved. Curious as I have seen one that needed to be ccut and welded to fit in depthwise.
These are AMD brand and I will say very happy with them.
Thank you all of the stuff I have bought so far is AMD but I didn't know whether to say that on here. I read way back there and the person I bought the car from told me only use their stuff. They did give me both extra front fenders and told me not to use aftermarket fenders. These need a little work at the front of each
Thought that was always a waste of time to coat the whole car.
Yeah and lots of material too. It’s a very common practice not sure I can jump on that bandwagon.
My Dad did body work for about 60 years and had his own shop and I never saw him do that. Used the minimal amount possible.
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Thanks!
I'm interested in the tilt column for my 67 camaro. I can send you an email address or number to send the pictures to.
It’s for a 1969 so it has the lock Cyl in the column. Not really a direct replacement
Ah. Ok. Well if you run across one for a 67 I'm in need. Mine has a gm truck column in it.