Quarter panel install on a 1968 Camaro
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2011
- Quarter panel, tail panel, and deck filler panel. How to do sheet metal work on a 1968 Camaro.
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One thing is when you get it done you know what you have nice good Camaro while built
Doing very good job with that. The bast one so get and it looks like you doing this the right way not cutting cornrows
Barry, I don’t know if you see comments on videos this old. But I wanted to say you are so right “ be wary”!!! I got into the same thing with my Oldsmobile as I told you. I thought I checked it pretty well, but once I got to braking it down, pulled out the carpet that was reasonably good. I found a ton of patching, tar, tin and rubber matting, basically holding the floor together. Couldn’t see it from underneath and when I looked under the carpet it looked good. There is no patching it, needs a full pan seam to seam.
Very true. Glad you found the issues, and plan to fix it.
Very good video. I have been looking for a "solid" 67, 68 or 69 Camaro for some time. What you exposed in your video is exactly what has prevented me from taking the plunge and buying one. The only way to be sure you are not getting screwed by the previous owner in to buy an all original , unrestored car. However, even that comes with some risk. Once again, great video and good luck with the restoration.
I wish auto metal direct would make panels for the mustang. There would definitely be a market for it. Even though it would cost more, I believe the mustang enthusiasts would be willing to pay more
Thanks. I try to do the best I can to help others in the process. It's all too often that this information is not passed on, and people are left in the dark. I hate seeing a car that somebody bought thinking it's a gem, when I know it's just bondo....Not sure when I'll get the Camaro together, but I'm trying....
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Thanks. I hope to get back on this one soon. I'm leaning toward installing a 5.3 LS engine and 4L60 overdrive transmission at this point.
yup AMD re stamped their parts and they are much better, I had some goodmark full quarters a golden crapo rear filler and a tail panel that was stamped and welded so far off the holes were over an inch off. I ordered all new AMD parts and getting ready to get it together. they fit so much better. a shame that they sell goodmark and the other crappy parts... nice work there! keep it up!
great video. learned alot
I bet 80% of the repairs on cars are what you get just like this. You should of seen the bondo sculpture done on the back of my Camaro. Another guy at work had a 78 Camaro that had a new quarter welded over the top of a factory quarter that had been smashed in (old wasn't even removed) ............. that is why i decided to do it myself, at least i know what has been done to it. thanks for the video
We once re- did a 69 Camaro that had been in a magazine. Owner nearly had a heart attack when I cut through over 1/4 inch of bondo that covered both quarters and tail panel.
I agree with u sir, do it right or don't do it at all. unfortunately I got taken also, I've had to replace all the metal on my 69 camaro and I thought I had a good everyday driver to start with.
a lot of work, good luck
had to sub loved the vid, me and my dad have 3 projects going 69 firebird ,68 rs camaro and a 67 ss chevelle we just hung almost $4000 worth of sheet metal on the chevelle from amd was tickled with the sheet metal, the fit wasnt perfect but it was the best aftermarket metal ive ever fooled with, the chevelle quarters came with the gutters ,also amd are the only ones repoping the 67 chevelle package trays that are notorious for being rotted out, sorry for the long winded post
Thanks for the share. AMD definitely has it going on. Long story, but the owner of AMD started Goodmark. He was voted out by the board, and basically vowed to make the best stuff possible.
i had over 50 vids up of the three projects we were doing and couldnt figure the google plus thing out so i had to start another channel ill post some video this evening of the three keep doing what your doing your putting some killer videos out there thanks for sharing
Very nice and informative. Do you brace the inside of the car up with temp braces (welded in place) to keep everything straight? Or is it necessary?
Thanks. I'll be back to working on this car son.
THANK YOU...for sharing.
Viewing the archives I see.
@@JoDaddysGarage Yes Barry and thank you for all your videos. I have a 67 Camaro, replacing both quarters, inter & outer wheel tubs and tail panel, "Ohio rust", always nice to review and watch someone who has done it and done it right!!!!
Man, I'm into this one way too deep to stop. I think I'll come out ahead, but it's frustrating. I Co-own a body shop, and we do a lot of restoration stuff. We run into poorly done cars all the time. We are also so picky that even when a customer is happy, most of the time we aren't. Being a perfectionist is difficult.....
Thanks. I'm trying to be as helpful as I can. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and I get frustrated when I see reapirs that are just hack jobs. Stay tuned for more. It may take a while, but I'll get it done.
My 1968 fierbird I bought was so messed up I don't know how I didn't get killed before I tore it down I just bought it without motor and transmission and put my 475 hp and turbo 400 in it. I just got done restoring my 1975 fierbird that got wrecked by a drunk staring at the car on the interstate! God was with me but I here you about the crap people do to these cars and hide it and sell it I couldn't live with myself love your videos your really good God Bless you
That's a good tip. I'll try that in the future. I'm not a member of team Camaro. Not sure I've heard of them.
Im watching this video and listening to you. With the complaints of shoddy workmanship, and guys do crap work, covering it up and passing it off on others, you hit the nail on the head. Just when my 68 couldnt get any worse, i end up blasting off rust to only find bigger and better rust. i bought the car and the guys probably laughed as i drove away.
Thanks again for the videos , I'm getting ready to do the same to a car for a guy I know , but not sure what to charge ,both rear quarters , filler panel , rocker panel , making all panel gaps to 3/16 " and then all body work to be ready for paint ,inside and out . Don't really want to work on hourly scale because I'm not fast , I'm interested in doing a great job for him .what is a fair charge for that ? I work out of my home shop , first full resto , this is my hobbie , don't do it for a living so not sure what to charge . Thanks for help
MrFireman164 That's a good question. It's really up to you, and what you think your time is worth. You'll have to determine what you have in parts, and what you'll have in time. People are happy to pay for quality over quantity. If you were having the same work done at a shop, you'd expect to pay $15-25,000 with paint and assembly. Some areas charge more, some less.
So the very end of this video is where I am on my camaro , cut all the spot welds loose and it's still very secure where the quarter meets the roof . So I'm wondering if I'm having the same issue of the old quarter being welded up inside , did the way you did it work out good for you ? I looked for a follow up video but couldn't find one . Thanks
MrFireman164 What I did worked well. It was simpler to do a "butt weld" than to dig out the spot welds.I thought I had another video...
Ok thanks ill look again.
I bought a 74 Coupe Deville a couple of years ago. At one time in it's life as a late-model used car....a body-shop did a hack job of replacing the quarter panel right around the filler-panel down to the wheel arch/fender skirt...and that hack job with a lot of bondo which caused serious rot issues which i resolved with a entire donor quarter-panel from Pick N Pull on a half off day for $35.00 from a 1976 Coupe Deville(what a bargain)compared to what Cadillac specialized yards wanted for an entire quarter section. Anyway, on my car and the donor-car....the filler panel was/is not welded on the trunk-end....it relies on the weather strip;when it's glued to keep water,etc, from getting into the car.your comment of the Camaro reminded me about the filler panel.
I was not impressed with the shoddy welding and fit when my Coupe Deville's body shell was put together in Detroit......it was not fun repairing the hack job with a donor -quarter....but with patience and my little Lincoln Mig welder...it all came thru fruition.....including the small amount of lead work i did where the quarter meets the roof at the rear window opening.
How do you find the spot welds, or plug welds to drill out if they have been ground flush
Good question. No east answer. If the panel is being replaced, you may have to use a panel separator tool. Much like a narrow chisel, and gently drive between flanges, Welds will be revealed.
Love your stuff, but why a cutting torch. One slip on the go pedal and it's game over. Rose bud maybe?
I don't have it set to cut. Just to make heat.
I thought they always put lead in the sail panel on the first gen camaro
+Christian Curry They did. That's what I was removing with the torch.
Fish On, I can't respond directly to your comment, but the answer is no. No support was needed to keep it's shape.
omg... that car was a death trap :(
They weigh 54 pounds
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