When folks are talking about politics, religion, space travel, raising kids, etc. I tell them, "All I know is I can get BONDO straight - that's it - that's all I know for sure." Thanks for watching B Billy - appreciate it 👍💯
Birthday weekend, so i missed your Friday video, This is good information for all the beginners who watch. Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend!
I get excited everytime I see your AMX in a video. If we closer I'd come out and help, just to meet a good guy with knowledge and work on a cool car. Having RUclips to share the things we do is priceless. Keep up the great work Jerry 👍
That would be great - this project is a bit overwhelming. This car was toast actually. Now I know why the guy sold it for only 6K. I just take it one small goal at a time though so... Every single part is frozen in place, clogged up or broken. Sticking with it though 🥴
@@LakesideAutobody it easy to get overwhelmed, but just go through it a piece at a time, you'll get there. At least there no customer deadline... but it is hard to findn the time to work on your own also. Just make sure you schedule yourself some time every so often
Thanks HKR - you're right about the customer deadline. I appreciate the kind words my friend - I'll keep them in mind. Enjoy the week 👍💯😊@@hickeyskustomresto
That's about the exact time for me too. Very good little welder for sure - never had one issue. It actually welded an eye back on the main leaf spring on my 73 Charger (couldn't really afford a new one at the time). Drove on that spring for the rest of the time I owned it until 2016. Hard to believe it held :)
This is the stuff i can do ,and then hand it off for the bodywork and paint 😂 As an upstate new yorker ,ill never attempt to save another rust car again. New floorpans are nice ,but only if there was metal to attach them to. Bust out the cad design and go to town making patterns. I will say im not afraid of a little rust hole anymore. (Cad =cardboard aided design)
It's a game changer when trying to make complex shapes for floors, cab corners, etc. It feels real nice when it just goes right where you want it to go :)
Do you have any AIRGAS places around? A lot of auto parts places carry gas too - they just exchange your tank with you. Gas MIGs are cheap now. That bestarc gas MIG welder that I reviewed is one of the cheapest but works just fine for body work.
So, even on something like a rocker panel, you don't have to use weld thru primer on the back side of the lap weld? Maybe that's what's making me take so long fixing my rockers.
Absolutely not - you do not need weld through. Weld through is really only for "pinch" type spot welders as it doesn't "add" metal. What's coating the wire that comes out of the MIG welder. The best way to prevent future rust is drainage and this - ruclips.net/video/8XaZBy7GC7A/видео.html here's more proof - ruclips.net/video/idrLzsz2eLg/видео.html
Yeah - I have to go around and weld up some areas that either broke while pulling or were just not welded well enough at the factory. Thanks for watching JM :)
If your welder came with a settings guide, you can start with that. If not, I see that the controls are the same as my Miller. I would start at 1 or 2 - probably 2 for sheet metal and around 35 for the wire speed. For thicker metals 3 or 4 and wire speed around 40-45. If you burn through on anything simply turn the voltage down a bit. Turn the wire speed way up to see how it affects your weld and way down to see that effect. That will give you an idea on if your wire speed is too high or low in any given situation. Ask any ?s if that don't help :)
Awesome advise. Thanks. What kind of primer is best to use on body panels repairs. I've watched alot of your patch and repair panel videos and see the process. Is there a dos and don't matching primer to filler and base coat to primer? Not sure if this makes sense. Like is there primers that don't chemically bond to filler and base coat to primer?
All primers work fine - don't listen to the noise out there. There's a ton of misinformation. Lacquer primer surfacer, Urethane primer surfacer (DTM), polyester primer surfacer all work excellent over body filler, sanded metal and sanded paint. You don't need epoxy primer although BC sticks to that too. Basecoat can be applied to all - lacquer, uethane & poly. You'll hear that you can't put BC over lacquer but that's not true - absolutely not true. Last, if you are ever in doubt simply hit it with a coat of sealer before your first coat of paint - problem solved. All sealers stick to primers and all paints stick to sealers. Always feel free to ask any ?s - even ones that you think you should know - those are most often the ones that are the hardest to find the correct answer to :) Check this vid out - may help - ruclips.net/video/I5RaAgbNOe0/видео.html
I'm using a Miller Millermatic 90. It's a great 110v welder - no question - but there are some really good welders out there for a lot less $. ARCAPTAIN, YESWELDER, BESTARC, RILAND There is a review for these welders on this channel if you want to check them out. Ask ?s if you need to :)
Yes - you could do that - no problem - but I'm sort of on a time schedule - I try to have one good video each week. Each video I make has to make a point or have a good lesson in it. The point of this video is exactly what the title states. As stated when this resto was started - "This car is going to be driven year round - it's not going to be a trailer queen." Remember... "The enemy of progress is perfection." - not sure who said that - Jerry
No school like oldschool… Ain’t patchin’ stuff fun?!😉😉
When folks are talking about politics, religion, space travel, raising kids, etc. I tell them, "All I know is I can get BONDO straight - that's it - that's all I know for sure." Thanks for watching B Billy - appreciate it 👍💯
It takes me longer to think about these types jobs than watching you do it. Thanks for the video. Have great week.
You have a good weekend too my friend - thanks for watching :)
Just gotta go for it. Mistakes can be fixed .
@@darrenlubit's called "analysis paralysis"
You are a wizard, man!
Thanks David - I appreciate you checkin' the video out :)
Birthday weekend, so i missed your Friday video,
This is good information for all the beginners who watch.
Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend!
Thanks Jim - Happy Birthday 🎆🎉🎈
That AMX is lucky to have found you, Jerry. Thanks for sharing your journey with it 👍
Your welcome Erich - thanks for watching over the years. Have a great weekend my friend :)
Nothing beats experience. Just Great!
Thanks for the kind words Bruce - have a good weekend my friend :)
Great video Jerry, your videos on bodywork and metal work has helped me out a lot to become better 💯💪🏾
I appreciate that UPK - I've picked up some good paintin' tips from you too my friend - you're one of the best out there for sure 👍💯😊
@@LakesideAutobody thanks Jerry, I appreciate you my friend 🙏🏽
Just the right amount of effort, practicality and effectiveness , I always learn something new, thanks
Thanks John - I can't get crazy on this car and go perfectionist - I want to drive it in this lifetime 👍💯😊
That hammer with the spike is my go-to hammer as well. :-) Identical.
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A great "how to" video for this newbie! Thanks.
You're welcome :)
good job
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so many people overcomplicate this stuff....Filler is your friend. and it lasts just fine. Just get some USC grip filler and your good to go.
Thanks for the support Mike - it is your friend. For the kind of stuff you fix up, it's a must - enjoy the week my friend :)
Love the common sense approach! Good job Jerry!
Thanks for the support DJ - thanks for watching :)
Thanks for the content. Every time I watch I pick up one little trick or tip that helps me battle the rust!
Thanks for the support Frank - glad to hear they help out :)
I wish i was just as quarter as good as u r at body work.👍
It doesn't take long to get good enough to do anything you want to do on a car - just keep at it. Ask ?s too - any time :)
I get excited everytime I see your AMX in a video.
If we closer I'd come out and help, just to meet a good guy with knowledge and work on a cool car.
Having RUclips to share the things we do is priceless.
Keep up the great work Jerry 👍
That would be great - this project is a bit overwhelming. This car was toast actually. Now I know why the guy sold it for only 6K. I just take it one small goal at a time though so... Every single part is frozen in place, clogged up or broken. Sticking with it though 🥴
@@LakesideAutobody it easy to get overwhelmed, but just go through it a piece at a time, you'll get there. At least there no customer deadline... but it is hard to findn the time to work on your own also. Just make sure you schedule yourself some time every so often
Thanks HKR - you're right about the customer deadline. I appreciate the kind words my friend - I'll keep them in mind. Enjoy the week 👍💯😊@@hickeyskustomresto
Another great video Jerry. I always learn something when watching and I often rewatch them when I need a refresher.
Thanks for watching and the kind words Leigh - enjoy the weekend my friend 👍😊
i was waiting for you to slice that corner........its like wrapping presents for Christmas.......the wife always likes my input......lol
I'll bet she does. They really appreciate suggestions on how to do something 🥴
Nice work, that got rid of that damaged area right quick. Thanks and have a great weekend
You too RG - thanks for watching my friend :)
Great video. Looks more like my car. I especially like the screwdriver dolly. Steve
👍💯- thanks for watching Steve :)
Nice straight FWD repair ! Love it Jerry !
Thanks PSG - have a great week. Hopefully your garage is coming along nicely :)
@@LakesideAutobody 👍
Dang you make it look easy! Great job
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Thx Jerry, have a great weekend!
Thanks for watching - you too GM 😊👍💯
i thought that welder tip looked familiar......millermatic 90......i have the same one.......bought it new around 1993......
That's about the exact time for me too. Very good little welder for sure - never had one issue. It actually welded an eye back on the main leaf spring on my 73 Charger (couldn't really afford a new one at the time). Drove on that spring for the rest of the time I owned it until 2016. Hard to believe it held :)
This is the stuff i can do ,and then hand it off for the bodywork and paint 😂
As an upstate new yorker ,ill never attempt to save another rust car again.
New floorpans are nice ,but only if there was metal to attach them to.
Bust out the cad design and go to town making patterns.
I will say im not afraid of a little rust hole anymore.
(Cad =cardboard aided design)
Yes... some solid metal left is good for sure 👍😊
Good stuff Bud!!☻
Thanks RK - have a good weekend my friend - enjoy the weekend too :)
Man that looks like brand new nice job 👏
Thanks for watching Joe. I appreciate your comment :)
I never considered using the welder's heat to make the metal more malable.
It's a game changer when trying to make complex shapes for floors, cab corners, etc. It feels real nice when it just goes right where you want it to go :)
Interesting video you're doing a great job on the AMX.Keep up the good work and have a great weekend
Thanks Brad - thanks for watching and you have a good weekend too 😊
MIG welding has to be the biggest advance in autobody repairs
Right up with panel bonding for newer high-tensile cars. 👍
You're right there. Must have been very difficult with anything else :)
super helpful!
Thanks 😊 Glad it helped.
Nice job as always. Love your videos
Thanks Dan - thanks for watching too :)
Awesome job
Thanks Kenny :)
good job Jerry, have a great weekend, and drink two for me
That's funny... I only had one - really 👍💯😊
@@LakesideAutobody hahaha, only one ? right.....................well have another one
I struggle with flux core and burn through. Want to mig, but gas is hard to find.
You can always tack....tack...tack, like Jerry does.
You just need to go back between passes with a wire brush and clean all the smhutz off. 😉
Do you have any AIRGAS places around? A lot of auto parts places carry gas too - they just exchange your tank with you. Gas MIGs are cheap now. That bestarc gas MIG welder that I reviewed is one of the cheapest but works just fine for body work.
Do whatever it takes. Sometimes a dolly behind helps if its not solid.
You're right Frank - thanks for the comment :)
So, even on something like a rocker panel, you don't have to use weld thru primer on the back side of the lap weld? Maybe that's what's making me take so long fixing my rockers.
Absolutely not - you do not need weld through. Weld through is really only for "pinch" type spot welders as it doesn't "add" metal. What's coating the wire that comes out of the MIG welder. The best way to prevent future rust is drainage and this - ruclips.net/video/8XaZBy7GC7A/видео.html here's more proof - ruclips.net/video/idrLzsz2eLg/видео.html
@@LakesideAutobody Okay. That will save me lots of time. I spent hours literally watching paint dry lol. Thank you very much.
Hey Jerry - is that rusted box frame element just below the patch going to get some love?
Yeah - I have to go around and weld up some areas that either broke while pulling or were just not welded well enough at the factory. Thanks for watching JM :)
Any tips on setting my MiG as to feed and amperage? I have a Hobart 180. Great stuff here!
If your welder came with a settings guide, you can start with that. If not, I see that the controls are the same as my Miller. I would start at 1 or 2 - probably 2 for sheet metal and around 35 for the wire speed. For thicker metals 3 or 4 and wire speed around 40-45. If you burn through on anything simply turn the voltage down a bit. Turn the wire speed way up to see how it affects your weld and way down to see that effect. That will give you an idea on if your wire speed is too high or low in any given situation. Ask any ?s if that don't help :)
Awesome advise. Thanks.
What kind of primer is best to use on body panels repairs. I've watched alot of your patch and repair panel videos and see the process. Is there a dos and don't matching primer to filler and base coat to primer? Not sure if this makes sense.
Like is there primers that don't chemically bond to filler and base coat to primer?
All primers work fine - don't listen to the noise out there. There's a ton of misinformation. Lacquer primer surfacer, Urethane primer surfacer (DTM), polyester primer surfacer all work excellent over body filler, sanded metal and sanded paint. You don't need epoxy primer although BC sticks to that too. Basecoat can be applied to all - lacquer, uethane & poly. You'll hear that you can't put BC over lacquer but that's not true - absolutely not true. Last, if you are ever in doubt simply hit it with a coat of sealer before your first coat of paint - problem solved. All sealers stick to primers and all paints stick to sealers. Always feel free to ask any ?s - even ones that you think you should know - those are most often the ones that are the hardest to find the correct answer to :) Check this vid out - may help - ruclips.net/video/I5RaAgbNOe0/видео.html
Question: Where's the best place to buy dog-leg patch panels for a ''97 Lincoln Continental?
Have you tried millsupply or raybucks? If not just type that into GOOGLE :)
May I ask what kind of welder you have? I'm looking for a new one.
I'm using a Miller Millermatic 90. It's a great 110v welder - no question - but there are some really good welders out there for a lot less $. ARCAPTAIN, YESWELDER, BESTARC, RILAND There is a review for these welders on this channel if you want to check them out. Ask ?s if you need to :)
Have a question. Where online is the best place to get autobody repair fenders/panels for my truck. I have a 2001 Ford F250
Probably Millsupply or Raybucks
Why didn’t you cut out and replace the crap welding and rotten steel below instead of gobin it up
Yes - you could do that - no problem - but I'm sort of on a time schedule - I try to have one good video each week. Each video I make has to make a point or have a good lesson in it. The point of this video is exactly what the title states. As stated when this resto was started - "This car is going to be driven year round - it's not going to be a trailer queen." Remember... "The enemy of progress is perfection." - not sure who said that - Jerry
You haven’t even made it road worthy let alone drivable all year round!
First!
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Was this put up as a joke? The only good thing you did was the 30 seconds of sandblasting.
ruclips.net/video/gIS1Tbv7Kvw/видео.html & ruclips.net/video/JIIonJOVro4/видео.html