Rocker panel replacement, your car have Rusty panels and need replaced?
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- čas přidán 19. 04. 2022
- Replacing welded in rocker panels the step by step process on a Firebird. First stages of a complete overhaul all done in a garage at home proving its possible.
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Great job with the rocker panel replacement you are the man
Thanks pal.
I have a 67 convertible Camaro that needs a floor pan and some rocker work and these videos have been incredible for mentally preparing for the project. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this process!
Nice project car! Glad you find what we are doing useful, and that is our goal. I tell you what when i started playing cars years ago not much for resources on “how to” but now with CZcams it can be a valuable resource so we are glad to help, keeping these classics on the road no matter who is doing the work is the plan!
Your very talented with that cut off wheel of death...nice straight lines :)
Years of experience and most importantly listing to it operate, you can hear when it’s starts to bind that means it’s not cutting straight and it will wear out the disc prematurely as well. It a feel and listen technique if you get good at it you will cut straight and save money on cutoff wheels
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Yes! that’s the plan, this car should rival the Transmaroado when done as for quality
Well done, Jon, wish I had the skills AND the room to do your amazing work! Thanks for sharing your time with all of us-
thanks, this stuff is fun I really love metal work on cars, and now sharing it is even cooler.
Life size model car LOL! Awesome work as usual.
I could not resist. I had laid out all the panels for inspection and it reminded me so much of building model cars I just had to say it.
You sure make it look easy! Great videos, great info, I’m gonna need a tv in my shop for instant reference
Well that would be an honor to hang out in the garage at your place even if it’s only on the television.
Looks great, you make it look easy (which I know it’s not) Thanks for sharing your time with us.
Practice makes perfect i suppose. I only wish I had a resource like CZcams 25 years ago. Its valuable info, great examples of how to and how not to do things. Would have expedited the leaning process for sure. You are welcome and plenty more to come
Good stuff, Jon
Thank you! You have a goodie box heading your way. 😎
I can relate! Fine job 👍
Thanks,
This is my favorite part of the build all the metal work
sweet repair Jon. Makes sense to section in like you did. Those are a bear to replace entire panel.
This repair was a bit of a surprise, it was only rusted behind the trim. Easy clean and inexpensive fix.
I am a huge fan of the air chisel for breaking up spot welds but man can it get away from you. I have had to cut out and replace the entire piece I was chiseling because I tore it up so bad. Even with that it was still faster than finding and drilling all the spot welds.
Oh I have trashed some panels with the air hammer. It’s a bit of a technique and sometimes it just has to be drilled or cut out. just most of the time on the first gen stuff for me 90% of the time it pops apart.
Im gonna put grease fittings on my rockers this time
Good plan!
Was under the impression that some support bracing was required before removing the rocker to keep the body straight. Assuming the inner rocker is providing enough support. Are you planning on "X" bracing the door openings and under the floor before removing the floor? Due to the replaced rocker not fully welding in, not sure how this would be done? Very interested in your progress on this restoration.
Didn't see any new seat support in your driveway, assuming you are planning to reuse. If they are in good shape think that is the correct call.
No plans for any bracing on this build. Now if I was doing a convertible or completely removing the entire rocker panel inner and outer at the same time I would have. Part of the reason i started with replacing the outer rocker and screwed it to the factory inner brace was to keep the car tied together.
Also the reason I shared how to keep the car plumb and square with the bubble level and tape measure. I continuously check and recheck points while assembling and then adjust as necessary.
I do have seat bases for this car and front fender repair sections just not in the pile. Good eye!!
This is how I build a car, it’s not the only way. I am sure there is better and worse ways I suppose. This has given me the best results when done and I find it to be quick and cost effective. This might not be everyone’s preference how to, just Sharing and showing how I get it done and the results.
@@VinylVillageGarage Thank you for explanation. See value in support bracing but difficultly working around this during the repair.
I am not much of a contortionist myself either. It’s easier not to mess with it.
Curious as to how you will be handling the rust protection. I am going to be costing the inside of my rockers with SPI epoxy primer.
Any bare clean metal will be coated epoxy or self etch primer. Some of the light rust will be Coated with a rust encapsulator, if the area is a panel flange that will be welded I use a self etch weld thru primer after cleaning or sandblasting. The areas that will have layered panels like where the torque box Meets the toe board I sand blast and prime as needed then assemble. This is way more then what was done by the factory plus once done these cars don’t see near the harsh weather or environments anymore so that also helps future corrosion
I think we all started with model cars.
Actually I did. Had a blast doing them too
Hey Jon! Absolutely great videos!! I've never done any of this work...at all, but you have inspired me. Will be replacing complete rocker panels...one side at a time. My question: Do I need to weld in bracing on a 68 coupe? Thank you so much in advance.
If removing the entire rocker not just the inner or outer I would add a brace to tie the bottom of the door opening where the rocker used to be before attempting that repair.
Perfect! Thank you so much! You've inspired me to work on this car after owning it for 35 years and not driving it for about 30 years. Thank you...I think 🤣🤣🤣
@@user-ss1pz3ck4b let the fun begin!
The inner and outer rocker panel Is smashed in beginning at the back of the door to the wheel well ... is it better to replace the complete rocker panel assembly or is it possible to cut in a patch ... thanks
Repair section is ok but most of the time it rusted bad enough on the inside you end up replacing a lot more. Best bet is to cut it open and see what it looks like on the inside then make a call which way to go. Here in Indy, the rust belt, it almost always turns into total replace but if this was a western car with little to rust I would only do what was needed
@@VinylVillageGarage Thanks for your reply ... we do enjoy watching your videos ... Thanks
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Thanks for watching
Have you had any kind of body schooling?
That sounds like a weighted question. Lol. To answer have I been thru a school For metal and body work the answer is technically no. I have worked at body shops, 25 years of restoration experience, some lessons learned the hard way but for the most part self taught from reading books, observing other people work, trial and error, and lots of luck sometimes.