Have to say ...Love the simplicity of your videos...Nice to see you play ball with the Workshop mascot..be nice to see more of the Mascot...what is his or her name...👍👍👍
In 1980 I bought a set of fiberglass widened fenders (3” rears and 2” fronts) and it made this way easier. They came with recessed Vega tail lights and front Camaro headlights.
Such amazing skills my man it’s really captivating watching you achieve these fabulous results to such high quality levels as well I’m absolutely no expert in anything and don’t profess to be but there’s a lot of rubbish on RUclips and bodge jobs and let’s say average at best advice it’s nice to see it done properly and not filled with an inch of mud , I’m learning such a lot and really enjoying your vids great work and the dogs happy to so alls good 👍
Thank you Man! I appreciate that! And Thanks for watching! My goal is to teach as much as I can from what I have learned over the past several years. If you have any questions or want to learn anything specific let me know! 🙏
Did you ever think to use gun metal bluing instead of a sharpie? The bluing won't dry out too quickly if left unopened, unlike a sharpie which will dryout in seconds. I'm not sure about bluing leaching through a primer or paint overcoat. Damn-that's finer than fine metal working!!
You know that's not too bad of idea I've never thought of metal bluing. They do have dykem layout fluid or spray that seems to work pretty well but I have never used that either. The sharpie has a gloss to it and when you hit it with the slapper it leaves a little dull footprint do you know where your hitting. But blueing could be worth a try
I do have a question actually if I may; how do you make your bucks or frames that you use to contour your sheet metal, some of them seem quite substantial.
Excellent work! Just found your channel, subscribed! You make it look so easy! PS. How the Beetles with engine vents rot down the quarter panels. Sheesh.
You know to be honest I'm really not too sure what brand that sander is . It's been around the shop for a long time. I will have to look at it when I get to the shop.
Yeah so I actually built it from a bumper bracket off of a 1950 international Metro and I cut the handle off of the slapper spoon from harbor freight and welded it onto then one I made. You can build one from a leaf spring or basically anything with a similar shape. I actually really like the slapper from harbor freight! It just needs to be weighted a little bit and polished.
I am curious about that square clamp that you use several of them on the seam. I’ve never seen those kind of clamps before. What’s the name of them please?
Is the idea of the shrinking disk that it just heats the material with friction? And as it mostly hits the high spots it makes them the hottest and shrink the most to help it sink in?
Beautiful work! I have difficulty Tig tacking 19 gauge steel even when I have very good fit up ( zero gaps). When I heat the spot with the torch the edges of the metal melt individually and a gap forms. I usually try to do a fusion tack ie no filler rod. Even with a filler rod I get into trouble. The rod has a lower thermal mass than the sheet metal and it quickly melts forming a molten blob. I cannot get the rod and the metal to melt together and fuse. One last question: do you use a foot pedal? Thanks, Mike
What up Mike! Great question I've ran into this problem many years ago and just like everything it takes practice BUT try this little trick - what I will do is put the tip of the filler rod over the joint where you want to tack, then heat just tip of the filler rod till it melts before the base metal. A blob will appear in the joint, now heat the blob till it melts into the base metal tacking the two together, I call this "the ol drop a glob trick". Take your time and heat the blob slow and be quick to let off the pedel. Let me know if that works out for you. Also yes I use a foot pedel with the Tig. Thanks for watching!
Thats nice work but, does the cost or is the cost justify the time and cost ? You have a bug with rust holes so ask yourself where else is it rusted out.
Hahaha Yes I would totally agree, but I was widening the fenders for a customer that has a 1974 VW bug, he brought me only his fenders... I also own a 1974 bug which is the rust bucket in the video lol I was using my car to mock up the fenders while I did the fabrication to insure a nice fit.
@@VS-16 yes that's exactly why. In any other case I would have had everything on the car protected. I was waiting for someone to point that out 😂. Thanks again for watching and for your support!
@Ribeirasacra I really enjoy doing this type of work and sharing my process, there will be plenty more videos I will be posting so hopefully you enjoy watching. Thanks for your view!
@@philtucker1224 that's a great question, this time I did not , mostly because I stayed away from the tail light hole. Also I repeated the exact same process on the other side and made sure both fenders were identically symmetrical. That's really all that mattered in this situation.
An Awesome Excellent Video of clean Excellent Craftsmanship. Just Fanatic indeed. My respect to. Your enormous abilities. Congratulations wish I was there to learn from you. Super Achievements indeed.
Doggy says!Stop to work lets play ball all together am getting bored to wait all day long...😂😂😂❤❤❤
That dog loves you.
Hahaha thanks yes he does!
That is so good.
When it gets paint it will look like a factory piece.
Real nice work, B.A.M.F.
Thank you man! and thanks for watching!
Perfect workmanship. Thanks
Thank you 🙏
Nice! Excellent talent and execution.
Thank you very much!
Pure artistry!
Thank you!!!
Very nice and educational! Thanks...for your time.
Thank you for watching!
This is incredible! So much respect for doing the little details, truly a master of your craft!
I could fall asleep to these how to videos. So much skill involved but you make it look so easy. Respect
I never thought to use a wide tip Sharpie to add black that can then be sanded to look for high and low spots. Great idea.
Thank you and thanks for watching!🙏
You can also use cheap lacquer spray paint, just like over bondo.
That is one NICE job!
Thanks my friend! Appreciate you tuning in!
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wow nice job looks like it just came out from the factory.
Ayyyyyyy I appreciate that man!!
Just found your channel, I love your work on the VW fender. You got a new fan 👍
Right on man I appreciate it!!! Plenty more to come! From short quick videos to full length how to vids!
Just found your channel, great info and workmanship
Thank you my friend!
You are a master, and that was amazing work
I appreciate that!
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
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Superb work.
I missed you rewielding the inner flange back on. Nice fab work though !
@ 6:50 I start welding the inner flange. Thanks for watching!
Have to say ...Love the simplicity of your videos...Nice to see you play ball with the Workshop mascot..be nice to see more of the Mascot...what is his or her name...👍👍👍
That's my Boy Tank! He's a good pup but he is what I call a Velcro Dog haha. Thanks for the nice comment! I'll definitely take that advice 🙏
Great work
Very mice detailed work I can appreciate your efforts to make it look and feel perfect instead of relying all on filler! Nicely done mate!
Thank you! I appreciate the comment! 🙏
Those fenders with the tapering changing curves could be the most difficult fenders possible to choose to widen!
I agree! It was a bit of a challenge, but a successful attempt! Thanks for watching!!
@@BeAMetalFabricator Turned out great! Great patience and attention to detail.
In 1980 I bought a set of fiberglass widened fenders (3” rears and 2” fronts) and it made this way easier. They came with recessed Vega tail lights and front Camaro headlights.
Super awesome!! I bet that looked good too! And probably more time and price efficient! But some people (like Me) just love the metal
Nice Work
Such amazing skills my man it’s really captivating watching you achieve these fabulous results to such high quality levels as well I’m absolutely no expert in anything and don’t profess to be but there’s a lot of rubbish on RUclips and bodge jobs and let’s say average at best advice it’s nice to see it done properly and not filled with an inch of mud , I’m learning such a lot and really enjoying your vids great work and the dogs happy to so alls good 👍
Thank you Man! I appreciate that! And Thanks for watching! My goal is to teach as much as I can from what I have learned over the past several years. If you have any questions or want to learn anything specific let me know! 🙏
Thanks lovely work uk fan
Thanks for watching!
Thanks......good information..
thats awsome
Did you ever think to use gun metal bluing instead of a sharpie? The bluing won't dry out too quickly if left unopened, unlike a sharpie which will dryout in seconds. I'm not sure about bluing leaching through a primer or paint overcoat. Damn-that's finer than fine metal working!!
You know that's not too bad of idea I've never thought of metal bluing. They do have dykem layout fluid or spray that seems to work pretty well but I have never used that either. The sharpie has a gloss to it and when you hit it with the slapper it leaves a little dull footprint do you know where your hitting. But blueing could be worth a try
I do have a question actually if I may; how do you make your bucks or frames that you use to contour your sheet metal, some of them seem quite substantial.
Excellent work! Just found your channel, subscribed! You make it look so easy!
PS. How the Beetles with engine vents rot down the quarter panels. Sheesh.
Hey Man thanks I really appreciate it! Yeah these cars are prone to rust in those spots because of them pointless vents haha. Ps thanks for the Sub!
So good
Great work man! What is the little 2" sander you're using? Is it a Blue Point or a different brand?
You know to be honest I'm really not too sure what brand that sander is . It's been around the shop for a long time. I will have to look at it when I get to the shop.
Respect!
Just wondering where you got your slapping spoon? Awesome work.
Yeah so I actually built it from a bumper bracket off of a 1950 international Metro and I cut the handle off of the slapper spoon from harbor freight and welded it onto then one I made. You can build one from a leaf spring or basically anything with a similar shape. I actually really like the slapper from harbor freight! It just needs to be weighted a little bit and polished.
I am curious about that square clamp that you use several of them on the seam. I’ve never seen those kind of clamps before. What’s the name of them please?
They are called butt weld clamps or intergrip panel clamps. You can get them from harbor freight or Eastwood
omg amazing !!!
Thanks for watching
Is the idea of the shrinking disk that it just heats the material with friction? And as it mostly hits the high spots it makes them the hottest and shrink the most to help it sink in?
Exactly!
Beautiful work! I have difficulty Tig tacking 19 gauge steel even when I have very good fit up ( zero gaps). When I heat the spot with the torch the edges of the metal melt individually and a gap forms. I usually try to do a fusion tack ie no filler rod.
Even with a filler rod I get into trouble. The rod has a lower thermal mass than the sheet metal and it quickly melts forming a molten blob. I cannot get the rod and the metal to melt together and fuse. One last question: do you use a foot pedal?
Thanks, Mike
What up Mike! Great question I've ran into this problem many years ago and just like everything it takes practice BUT try this little trick - what I will do is put the tip of the filler rod over the joint where you want to tack, then heat just tip of the filler rod till it melts before the base metal. A blob will appear in the joint, now heat the blob till it melts into the base metal tacking the two together, I call this "the ol drop a glob trick". Take your time and heat the blob slow and be quick to let off the pedel. Let me know if that works out for you. Also yes I use a foot pedel with the Tig. Thanks for watching!
Also what filler rod are you using?
Thanks for the tips. I'll try them tomorrow! Mike@@BeAMetalFabricator
I use 1.5mm Tig welding rod supplied by my local welding supply outlet.
Mike@@BeAMetalFabricator
Thats nice work but, does the cost or is the cost justify the time and cost ? You have a bug with rust holes so ask yourself where else is it rusted out.
Hahaha Yes I would totally agree, but I was widening the fenders for a customer that has a 1974 VW bug, he brought me only his fenders... I also own a 1974 bug which is the rust bucket in the video lol I was using my car to mock up the fenders while I did the fabrication to insure a nice fit.
@@BeAMetalFabricator ...and I wanted to ask why you don't cover the windows of the beetle when sanding...
Now I know why!
Great job! Thanks!!! 👍
@@VS-16 yes that's exactly why. In any other case I would have had everything on the car protected. I was waiting for someone to point that out 😂. Thanks again for watching and for your support!
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There was an English guy based in California who took this work on many years ago. I believe he has removed his channel now.
@Ribeirasacra I really enjoy doing this type of work and sharing my process, there will be plenty more videos I will be posting so hopefully you enjoy watching. Thanks for your view!
Hi BAMF will you lay-in the rear light cluster to check you still have a good surround profile?
I love the sharpie technique, much less messy. I’m always learning.
@@philtucker1224 that's a great question, this time I did not , mostly because I stayed away from the tail light hole. Also I repeated the exact same process on the other side and made sure both fenders were identically symmetrical. That's really all that mattered in this situation.
An Awesome Excellent Video of clean Excellent Craftsmanship.
Just Fanatic indeed. My respect to. Your enormous abilities. Congratulations wish I was there to learn from you.
Super Achievements indeed.
Hey Man Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the kind words. I will be teaching a lot more in future videos
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