Tip for classic car body panel alignment.

This is a technique I use to keep body panels in alignment during the bodywork and final assembly phase of a restoration. pretty self explanatory.
thanks for watching.
please comment, good or bad, either will help grow my channel.

[@porschmn]

Thanks for the tip, I'm always working alone so I will give it a try.

[@Highlordratick]

This is the type of video I like a how to from a pro. Would never have thought of doing that. Choppy is good show the show is real not some high price production job that haunt You Tube now days.

[@BrokenWrenches]

I learned from making the mistakes myself. I’ve not had any real training. If my school of hard knocks lessons can help other people out I’m all for helping.
I know what you mean. I’ve seen a lot of channels i liked turn into something i dont like do to watch that much. I have already decided that no matter how popular this channel gets I wont be selling out. This will always remain the same style channel as it is right now.
Im definitely not selling my soul to some big network or media company thats for sure. Thank you for watching

[@darrencatenacci2737]

Cool tips that works. Homemade alignment pins. Come in handy when you’ve got adjustments to make on panels that you’ve got remove them to make.

[@BrokenWrenches]

Works for me. Usually you have to remove a panel multiple times while working out problem areas. If its not pinned in the same spot every time you can chase your tail a lot.

[@patframpton6193]

Simple ideas always the best, never thought about that. Love the videos always informative.

[@rodcoyne6000]

Very useful info thank you

[@jasonhull5712]

I used finish nails but great tip .

[@charlestucker5333]

Great tip & trick... Because of the weight of the lid. & Most all of us work along

[@BrokenWrenches]

this is true. quite challenging!!!

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Now that's a hell of a good tip. ((sub'd)) Thanks.

[@BrokenWrenches]

appreciate ya very much

[@bradleycaywood1839]

Brilliant. Very few videos as helpful.

[@BrokenWrenches]

thanks !!!!

[@trishm27]

Nice tip ! Appreciate the advice,

[@Stephen-ou4sy]

Thanks for that. Learned something new today.

[@BrokenWrenches]

Thanks for watching. My ultimate goal is to help promote the hobby !!!

[@gerwin2943]

Awesome tip and explanation

[@BrokenWrenches]

thanks for the comment, very much appreciated!!

[@702jtino]

awesome tip brother I'm going to try this one on the next build, keep it up

[@BrokenWrenches]

Thanks man

[@jarrodengland848]

Very cool.

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Thanks a lot bro for the great information

[@BrokenWrenches]

welcome. i plan to put a little more paint and body work stuff out.

[@fdwsr71]

Good idea thank you

[@ParadiseBayCustoms]

Great tips! 👍

[@BrokenWrenches]

thanks

[@jackwitterstaetter1668]

Excellent tip thanks

[@BrokenWrenches]

You bet!

[@christinefernandez4551]

Great tip.Thanks

[@BrokenWrenches]

No problem!

[@67fairlane12]

Great tip and video!

[@christinefernandez4551]

Great idea.

[@BrokenWrenches]

Thanks. Works pretty good.

[@55classic1]

nice....how about this method... when u have it located in the precise spot... I use a Dremel and scribe around the washer of the bolt holding the deck lid [in this case] ... even when it's painted the scribe line can still be seen and no-one has ever commented on those scribed areas... it will be located perfectly, as in your case...also, good idea using the cut off bolt to help locate without bouncing it off the car

[@55classic1]

this is also assuming you are using bolts with the washers attached to them

[@BrokenWrenches]

i will have to try it. nothing worse than scratching new paint !!!!!!!

[@barrymullins3353]

Nice video I use round rod because I get it free from work I do that to my door hinges to

[@BrokenWrenches]

That's awesome

[@michaelhallas6450]

like to see more videos on gaping of panels.

[@BottomNotch]

That’s mint

[@BrokenWrenches]

Thanks for watching

[@richardblanke5521]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kevinbonner5725]

How do you adjust the trunk height? For instance if the trunk was high near the back window on the drivers side only, how would you adjust the height of the trunk on one side?

[@BrokenWrenches]

First check the tension rods under the panel forward of the trunk and see if you can change their position on that side to take pressure off of it, they are behind the seat back.
2nd you could try shimming under the rear most bolt on the trunk arm.
If neither of these work inspect the trunk lid carefully for any damage.
If none of those things presents a solution you may have no choice but to cut and reweld the arm to get a better fit.
Good possibility thats its a factory assembly flaw, pretty common actually.

[@bobbys6364]

Would it work with a1/4" pin and avoid the risk of it snapping off?

[@BrokenWrenches]

@@bobbys6364 yep. that would work fine. i typically cut them down to about 1/8” of stud sticking up. used this method yesterday. i had previously drilled guide holes in a set of trunk lid hinges and the trunk lid months ago, bolted them all back on and everything fits perfect, super easy.