Hand built: Jaguar D-Type Aluminium Car body from scratch. How you can do it too!!
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2024
- This is a Timelapse video that captures all the work it took to build a classic Jaguar d-type body completely from scratch out of Aluminium sheets.
If you are interested in seeing this build from the beginning in much more detail here is a link to the build series: • Jaguar d-type build
It has really challenged my skillset to the max!
If you enjoy this type of stuff I say, WELCOME!!!
I document builds and restorations in my humble workshop and love having you along for the ride.
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00:00 Intro
00:46 Bulkheads and side panels
02:26 Mounting the fiberglass Buck
03:04 Fabricating rear section panels
05:40 Fabricating Bonnet panels
07:54 Cockpit
10:39 Adjusting panel gaps and wells
14:09 Fabricating DOOR, Bootlid and filler Cap
17:50 Louvres and Bulkheads
21:07 Paint and Assembly 
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I have spent 46 years as a manufacturing troubleshooter for Rolls-Royce aerospace. In my early years, I watched I’ll be panels make all the body panels for the XJ 220. I think my experience gives me the right to tell you that this video and the work you did was of the absolute highest quality I have seen. Your skills are remarkable. The English wheel work is fantastic as is the hand manipulation. I was a welding engineer for many years and did a lot of the preproduction welding for the RB199 engines for the tornado. We obviously don’t use aluminium in the engine industry but I avidly remember trying to weld aluminium as an apprentice, and it’s bloody difficult because I was just chasing holes! However, if you ever want to weld some exotic materials, Nimonic, Titanium etc - I’m your man! One thing that puzzled me, was, it appeared you were welding from one side, without any argon backing on the back , don’t you get a cokey weld on the penetration side? I expect you are welding from both sides aren’t you? In the aerospace industry we only weld from one side I can only think of one joint that we ever welded from both sides. Thank you for this video. You are a true artist. Well done. I am in awe of you.
Our backgrounds are similar. I was the engineering manager for both BFGoodrich and uniroyal, for tire design in Canada. I also ran welding and fabricating shops. His workmanship is right on, I'm impressed...
That's how is was built in the sixties !
Thank you for the amazing comment. I am very much a novice and really appreciate your positive feedback!
I welded the aluminium from both sides, but it was a massive learning curve for me ( very hard)
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The skill this man has is insane, I couldn't believe my eyes through out the video..
i don't know if i'm more impressed by the skills or by the fact that he hasn't changed clothes for 2716 consecutive hours.
You, sir, are not only a skilled craftsman, but also an artist of the highest caliber!
A work of art and real skill and talent.
Thanks!
I never hit a subscribe button so fast.
Absolutely incredible work.
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What is even more incredible is it appears that the same woman is visible at the beginning and end of the video LOL.
Hahaha. I was able to keep her around throughout the whole build😁
One of my favorite videos of all time. Absolutely awesome.
As someone who knows how difficult aluminium can be to work with, I salute you!
Umm. did I see a stray Messerschmitt? V8? Kidding!
the devotion....2700 plus hours...amazing
This guy is an artist.
Well sir, I don’t need to be a ex Rolls Royce manufacturing trouble maker to know you do great work. Fibreglass……yuk! Beautiful car
I’ve been a auto tech and car guy since my teens. I’m now 60 years old and sad that I never learned of at least attempted to learn these skills. People ooh and ahh over a painting from some dead guy which is fine but you sir, I am completely blown away! This is what REAL ART IS! It’s a living and breathing visceral experience. I kind of compare it to a fine watch. A watch builder assembles a watch with precision and great care and the final piece is to start its heart beat. It comes alive. I have watched this video several times and every time I’m even more impressed. You are an artist. A true artist.
Wow thank you for the kind message. I am a huge admirer of watches and watch making, so being compared is a massive compliment for me!
I’m off outside with a hammer, to redesign my car. Seems straightforward enough!
What an absolute craftsman. Patients and skill in the extreme.
"NICE" you say!!! When I say "NICE" I'm being extremely sarcastic....... Seriously that's beyond amazing. I'm assuming that's not your day job, so finding the time commitment enthusiasm energy etc to build a project like that is bloody awesome.👍👍
A true craftsman does not need high end tools to produce a masterpiece. You have the highest skill and ability that I have ever seen! Incredible talent!
Let's not simp
WORK OF ART . DONT NEED TO SAY ANOTHER WORD.
The beauty of the English wheel is how it forms the cubic cyristal structure of the metal making it stronger that normal pressing
Stunning is a very small word next to that aluminum confection! Although there is really no color but BRG it could be, the raw metal was awesome to begin with. FR
Has anyone ever put their finger through an english wheel?
Fantastic to watch this mastery. Thank you.
not fun😂
Straight up an artist's work
I clicked the like button 3 times, brilliant!
Sir William would be proud of you Sir!
Just popped up on my feed, that was FANTASTIC!
just WOW respect. love the colour British racing green perfect
Subscribed.
Greetings from Finland!
Someone is Super Clever . Awesome Workmanship.
❤ the Color . Work of Art 🎨
Not the 1st time you've used an english wheel. Beautiful craftsmanship
Donny, I have to say I watched every minute of this video and as someone who has restored & rebuilt a few Jaguars E Types & XKs this is a work of art. To build this D Type from
scratch with just a DIY English wheel and a hammer and dollies is nothing short of amazing, I don‘t use the word craftsmanship often but in your case it is spot on the money. I am
really enjoying the camper build even though I have no real interest in RVs but to watch your plans come to fruition is remarkable. I would love to know what you think of some of
my builds so if you get a bit of spare time please let me know what you think. As a subscriber i look forward to seeing what you're up to in each video. Cheers Dave
Hi Dave. Thanks for the message! It really means a lot when a fellow fabricator has such good things to say about my work😊.
I'm very excited to go and check out your channel (I just subscribed) as I'm always looking for new content to keep me motivated! Kind regards
@ Classic Car Dave
how should one expect any less from a guy who irrefutably has what it takes to actually hand build his own F1, BTW, you got a new sub here and I will most definately be checking out 'your' builds - thanks for the connect .*.*.*.
Hello! Am 63 body and paint man, I srarted at 11. With an uncle's friend. I don't know if is enough to say ,THANKS. The World Need More People Like You. Thanks.
Thank you! I started this channel for that exact reason, hopefully it can inspire more people to fabricate and restore beautiful cars and projects.
I just came across this video,today. It is April 8,2024, I tip my hat to you sir, one beautiful job.
Love the luggage storage area in the headrest!
there's me thinking i had some skill making a scale model spitfire, this guys like 'hold my beer'
Thank you for fully embarrassing my deep skillset. While at the same moment insulting my strong work ethic. Very impressive work done in a traditional manner. Stump and hammer. And I thought mankind was doomed.
From zero to something they call beautiful..
All done by your hands..
Brilliant...by far.
Simon a Brit in Spain 👍
It is a good morning when Donny uploads such a banger. But... how did you weld in the hood louvers without distorting the hood ? I guess it wasnt hard for you...
Hehehe thanks for that! I had tremendous problems with distortion and worst thing is that I found out after the fact that the original cars louvres where rivited into position and not welded 🤦🏼♂️
Some serious skills right there, well done!!!
I'm alone at the office slow clapping to your video. This was insane. The British racing green was the cherry on top. I honestly kept pausing the video and saying "no waaay" to myself.
Wow we need more like him to teach the young,
Almost a sin to cover that beautiful alu-work with paint… Impressive, anyways! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Incredible! A wooden block and an English wheel and he's got an excellent long lasting body. Probably would've added clear coat, and a steering wheel.😁
A work of art by a true artist
Industrial Be-dazzling!!
Ye should be Proud of yourself amazing job,don't no why it hasn't had Millions of Views thanks mate 👍
23 minutes of absolute bliss to watch. The skill, attention to detail and experience really comes through. What an awesome build!
That car is AWESOME. one of my fav model Jaguar
INCREDIBLE skills! Wish I had. Thirty years ago, I got a ride around the track at Silverstone in a real one, also drove through the Cotswolds in it. Started to rain at one point. We simply found a quintessential pub, removed the seat cushions, and had lunch! Also got a ride up the M1 from London to Stoneleigh, near Coventry, in a real C-Type.
Sounds like unforgettable memories 👍👍
Skill or what???? Respect fella.
Just one word : incredible.
This what I call a restoration! Not one of those fake rebuilds where they “find” a piece of junk and spend ten times it’s value on spares just to make the video to get paid!
And finished the build off with a mug of tea! You'd fit right in to the English motor industry, if we still had one.
Wonderful work.
"Amazing Amazing Amazing work"
Just one word, beautiful you are a master.👍👍👍
From the UK 😊 and it is painted in BRG well done ! Jaguar racing would be proud of this car
That's very kind of you, thanks!!
Your one insanely talented guy
I really enjoyed watching you work, and If you slow it down. I would have watched every minute of it. No matter how long it would be... Great work..
REMARKABLE! This is an example of the process and the man who did it exceeding the product.
You my friend are in the class of artisans
Staggeringly brilliant, I'm just blown away, ever wondered what a panel beater does? You do now.
Thanks Peter!
Amazing work, D-type unlocked 🙂
Next achievement: P-51🙃
Beautiful panel beating... gorgeous work!
Crikey the patience and skill to do that is beyond my comprehension.
Impressive!!!!! A master stroke using the fibreglass body as the “former”!!
Phenomenal
You really do have exceptional skills!
I have just watched this, I can not believe my eyes a work of genius does not cover it.
Incredible build, from and old school panel beater fabricator by trade
Best I've seen for a long time❤ New Subscriber 😊❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝😎👍✌
Thumbs up 2K 😊
Thank you sir!
Absolutely MAGNIFICENT
How can one man have so much Talent!?
That should be driven hard then hung up in the British museum.
Amazing.
Respect.
I like that idea
Beautiful! Absolutely, really beautiful. Artwork. Would love to see it in person.
How much respect deserves a man? In this case: All we can give!
thanks man!
Stunning craftmanship
wow! this is amazing! fantastic work and craftsmanship. "if you have a dream, you can build it..." :)
No power hammer and shinker tools only hand made =) Respect
That's some dedication, Mate. I hope you're spreading the 'you can do it' word around. It's great to see someone doing something fantastic.
Thank you! I feel strongly about that quote. It only takes some dedication and a bit of stubbornness😁
I watched this at 0.25 speed and would've slowed it to actual speed if I could. Amazing!
Thank you!
Good God, what skill and dedication! 😮
Bravo! Well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA
Thank you!
Wot a absolutely fantastic job, respect to you and your skills 😊😊😊😊
The standard full time employee year in hours is 2080! Very impressive.
Awsome Talent!!😮😮
Even the paints are Beautiful!!👍👍❤️❤️
Умопомрачительный объем работы!! Результат супер! Восхищаюсь вами, вашим мастерством обработки металла!!!
I must say that you are a very fast worker I couldn’t keep up with you 😂😂. But seriously the car is a masterpiece. I would like to see you make an Aston DB4 next. The early model though.
i want to see it driving, with the sound of the engine ! Cheers Chris !
Very soon
oh my god~~~~~~~~ Nice~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bravooo, good job👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Massive accomplishment, Congratulations! Having the Fibreglass as a Buck was a great help!!
That’s bloody amazing. I salute you
I have nothing more than ADMIRATION for your skill…!…absolutely stunning!
Thank you! Cheers!
There is only one explanation for all your efforts: love.
i wish video was a bit longer ..just loved it ..
A work of Art ~ on wheels!
A masterpiece, deserves a billion views at least.
Thank you!
I am in awe! What an exquisite creation. The level of skill involved in this build is off the scale. Such a beautiful piece of work.
There is nothing left to say! What a craftsman!!!!!
Incredible effort, amazing work. JUST BRAVOOOO
There is only one word here! ‘RESPECT’ these skills and his determination are rare in a world where the great unwashed seek recognition for bodily adornment, augmentation and the desire for as many likes and followers, to see one man’s passion and vision come alive, leaves me speechless, ‘RESPECT’ Amen. 👏👏👏👏👏
Simply amazing. Words fail me.......
You are fu@king insanely skilled man!
Absolutely brilliant skills to do that.just WOW fantastic job