Note for motor racing fans: Yes, I know that uphill bit of Spa is actually Raidillon, not Eau Rouge. I even put a caption in the video correcting myself, but somehow I deleted it from the final edit. Don't hate me.
I salute your efforts in saving this Honda. Learning to fabricate your own car parts is certainly impressive, and seems to have made for some quite watchable videos.
I look forward to it. I have plenty to watch for the moment though- I'm currently making my way through your back catalogue after youtube decided to recommend I watch your stuff about the festival of the unexceptional. I'm guessing the algorithm pointed me to your channel because I watch a load of Hubnut and Twincam and I Drive A Classic.
@@FuchsiaShocked Hope you enjoy! I have no idea why YT is suddenly pushing out my FOTU coverage - it’s not exactly topical, and it might’ve done better if they had shown it to people at the time. But hey, it’s good to look forward to show season and better weather 😊
Dude! That is exceptional work. The fabrication, the video production, the audio. the 3D work. wow. Appreciate the effort! Makes me want an Aerodeck now
Glad you enjoyed it! The Aerodeck is getting some attention again now, so there should be an update before too much longer (when I hit some sort of progress milestone).
Yes, I’m a big fan of weld through primer - it also stops the parts rusting in the winter atmosphere of the shed while work is still in progress. I’m really planning to go to town on the protection once this is done, so I don’t have to do it again 😊
Well done, this is not easy stuff. A few tips if I may: 1) Mask up your glass! Grinding, and especially welding can leave the glass with embedded globules of steel. If this has happened, carefully use a Stanley knife blade as scraper. You'll remove the metal, the glass will feel smooth but it'll still be pitted. 2) Despite the advertising, leather bags are hopeless for shaping. You do better putting a couple of layers of carpet on your floor and using the bossing mallet on that, alternatively to form mild shape, hammer into your leather welding glove(s), again on a really solid surface. You can even use a bit of ply: no need to hollow it out. If you need a deep section, just hollow out a block of wood. 3) Always make up your repair sections layer by layer as you go into a multi-layered area. E.g. do the outer skin first, reference it with self tappers, then remove the rusty original (knowing your new fabrication a) fits and b) already has its location fixed via self tappers), go onto next layer and so on. By time you have cut away all layers, you already have the kit to go straight into putting it together again. I liked the arch idea: if faced with a hole, to have something to aim for is an excellent idea: good for morale and much easier to think through. Excellent animation: can't begin to think how that's done!
Just playing catch-up and the progress is awesome! Your right though, it's all about being methodical on your approach and taking your time. The work is stellar and even I'd be emotional if I'd have got this far on my own! Top job, fellah! 👌🏻👌🏻
Excellent work! I have a similar area to repair on an 80s Toyota Corolla. Fortunately there are less skins of metal, so should hopefully simplify things a bit. Great tip with establishing the datum of the wheelarch lip. 👍
Wow I hadn't realised just how committed you are to this, judging by beard growth alone that is at least 3 weeks spent locked in the garage, but what a result
Well done that’s no mean fabrication, especially with the triple layers, I hadn’t thought it was that complex for the outside.. oh and well done on the CAD to illustrate, very impressive!
Thanks Simon - I hadn’t realised either until it was too late to run away 😬 Glad you liked the graphics, that was a fun new thing to play with when it got too cold in the shed!
Nice work and clever use of welding rods. I think I'm going to have to invest in a shrinker stretcher before I attempt the passenger side of the Rover.
Thanks! Yes, those are indeed welding rods - I mentioned it in a previous video but I think I forgot this time. These are 3mm but 2mm would do, and be (even) easier to bend.
Looks like sound progress being made on this very-worthwhile car! And, great news! (No; not the introduction of the Dacia Duster or Sandero...) While January has 143 days, February is a mere 73!
I've watched this series and was looking for episode 4 but there isn't one, so I wondered if you'd not filmed the rest or if you had pushed the Honda into a corner and thrown a blanket over it? If that's the case then I'd encourage you to continue. I'm not criticising, I have an Alfasud Sprint like this and I have NOT given up, I deny that completely, I'm just taking it slowly, OK.
Ha…it was the blanket option. I’ve re-started now though so part 4 is in the works. I’ll post it when I’ve made enough progress to give a decent update, hopefully quite soon.
@@GrandThriftAuto Thanks and no I haven't - actually I have been working on it this last couple of weekends (you see!). Even if you slow right down just keep your hand in, then it isn't an abandoned project; QED.
Did you ever complete the accord aero deck mini restoration, I recently found it however seem to have come to the end of the trail. I am keen the se the completion of the o/s/r wheelarch repair.
I’ve paused it for now while I improve my fabrication skills on my Matra Rancho - see the recent videos on the channel. The Rancho is more rusty but the shapes are simpler, so better for giving me the experience and confidence I need . I will return to the Honda over the winter though.
@@GrandThriftAuto Good don't give up. When it's not going well stop and come back to it the next day. When you cant decide how you're going to deal with a certain part, take a couple of days break or do a different area on the car, a good repair strategy will come to you when you least expect it. Love your latest Rancho scuttle panel!
Hi - I’ve done some more work on it but there’s no new video yet. To be honest there hasn’t been much interest in the Aerodeck videos so I wasn’t sure whether to post another…I’ll maybe do one when I get to the painting/rustproofing stage.
@@GrandThriftAuto regardless of being an Aerodeck the rust repair alone is interesting, and the very well recorded and documented. For me personally an EXI owner with rusty rear arches it was a god send!. I have a parts aerodeck with good arches. I will cut these out first before touching the other one. Hopefully I can bring her back on the road as a daily next year
@@MissChristineC1990 Very glad you found it helpful! I’ll definitely post an update then - might be a month or so though, I’ve got a lot of non-car stuff going on at the moment.
Note for motor racing fans: Yes, I know that uphill bit of Spa is actually Raidillon, not Eau Rouge. I even put a caption in the video correcting myself, but somehow I deleted it from the final edit. Don't hate me.
I salute your efforts in saving this Honda. Learning to fabricate your own car parts is certainly impressive, and seems to have made for some quite watchable videos.
Thanks very much! Should be a new episode soon - progress is slow though as it's just REALLY cold in my shed at the moment.
I look forward to it. I have plenty to watch for the moment though- I'm currently making my way through your back catalogue after youtube decided to recommend I watch your stuff about the festival of the unexceptional. I'm guessing the algorithm pointed me to your channel because I watch a load of Hubnut and Twincam and I Drive A Classic.
@@FuchsiaShocked Hope you enjoy! I have no idea why YT is suddenly pushing out my FOTU coverage - it’s not exactly topical, and it might’ve done better if they had shown it to people at the time. But hey, it’s good to look forward to show season and better weather 😊
Dude! That is exceptional work. The fabrication, the video production, the audio. the 3D work. wow. Appreciate the effort! Makes me want an Aerodeck now
Glad you enjoyed it! The Aerodeck is getting some attention again now, so there should be an update before too much longer (when I hit some sort of progress milestone).
This is excellent work. The process used to get the right placement of the arch is very clever.
I admire your commitment to this!
Thanks! I’ve started so I’ll finish…
Indeed Funkadelic Graphics
Weldable primer for parts that cant be painted once boxed in.
Great progress.
Yes, I’m a big fan of weld through primer - it also stops the parts rusting in the winter atmosphere of the shed while work is still in progress.
I’m really planning to go to town on the protection once this is done, so I don’t have to do it again 😊
That’s what you call commitment!! Great work again Martin.
Thanks Alastair!
Well done, this is not easy stuff. A few tips if I may:
1) Mask up your glass! Grinding, and especially welding can leave the glass with embedded globules of steel. If this has happened, carefully use a Stanley knife blade as scraper. You'll remove the metal, the glass will feel smooth but it'll still be pitted.
2) Despite the advertising, leather bags are hopeless for shaping. You do better putting a couple of layers of carpet on your floor and using the bossing mallet on that, alternatively to form mild shape, hammer into your leather welding glove(s), again on a really solid surface. You can even use a bit of ply: no need to hollow it out. If you need a deep section, just hollow out a block of wood.
3) Always make up your repair sections layer by layer as you go into a multi-layered area. E.g. do the outer skin first, reference it with self tappers, then remove the rusty original (knowing your new fabrication a) fits and b) already has its location fixed via self tappers), go onto next layer and so on. By time you have cut away all layers, you already have the kit to go straight into putting it together again.
I liked the arch idea: if faced with a hole, to have something to aim for is an excellent idea: good for morale and much easier to think through.
Excellent animation: can't begin to think how that's done!
Thank you, excellent advice!
Enjoying your channel. Well done
Thanks Rob!
Now then Sir - this is coming on a treat! I see you have taken the CAD work to the next level too!
Genius, love the frame.
Thanks!
Great work.
Just playing catch-up and the progress is awesome! Your right though, it's all about being methodical on your approach and taking your time. The work is stellar and even I'd be emotional if I'd have got this far on my own! Top job, fellah! 👌🏻👌🏻
Aw, thanks Will, appreciate that!
Excellent work! I have a similar area to repair on an 80s Toyota Corolla. Fortunately there are less skins of metal, so should hopefully simplify things a bit. Great tip with establishing the datum of the wheelarch lip. 👍
Well done, Martin. Excellent video production 😃🌞
Thanks Frank, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Fantastic work, you wouldn’t know that this is your first time at this type of bodywork also this channel deserves more views and subscribers .
Thanks Chris! Have to agree about the views ;-) But I get fantastic support from a small group which makes it worth while :)
Well done, look forward to the next update on this fine old car.
Thanks Ben, I’m hoping to get stuck into it some more over the next couple of weekends 👍
Wow I hadn't realised just how committed you are to this, judging by beard growth alone that is at least 3 weeks spent locked in the garage, but what a result
The Bodywork was impressive too
I’ve been channeling Tom Hanks in Castaway 😉
@@GrandThriftAuto more like Rustaway (Low effort, please forgive)
@@benhooper1956 Harsh but fair 😉
Well done that’s no mean fabrication, especially with the triple layers, I hadn’t thought it was that complex for the outside.. oh and well done on the CAD to illustrate, very impressive!
Thanks Simon - I hadn’t realised either until it was too late to run away 😬
Glad you liked the graphics, that was a fun new thing to play with when it got too cold in the shed!
Nice work and clever use of welding rods. I think I'm going to have to invest in a shrinker stretcher before I attempt the passenger side of the Rover.
Thanks! Yes, those are indeed welding rods - I mentioned it in a previous video but I think I forgot this time. These are 3mm but 2mm would do, and be (even) easier to bend.
Looks like sound progress being made on this very-worthwhile car! And, great news! (No; not the introduction of the Dacia Duster or Sandero...) While January has 143 days, February is a mere 73!
I’m counting them down 😉
Mad, yes. But that's why we watch isn't it?
Thanks, I think 😬😉
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Did you finally get to complete the wheelarch reconstruction? Would love to see the finished article.
Still working on it, embarrassingly. Paid work got badly in the way. I’ll be cracking on with it next (after Christmas).
Beard looking great! Was that for the trip to that there London? "That's old cars for you" - Errrrr, yarp....
We’ve all been there, right? (Old cars, not necessarily beards.)
I've watched this series and was looking for episode 4 but there isn't one, so I wondered if you'd not filmed the rest or if you had pushed the Honda into a corner and thrown a blanket over it? If that's the case then I'd encourage you to continue. I'm not criticising, I have an Alfasud Sprint like this and I have NOT given up, I deny that completely, I'm just taking it slowly, OK.
Ha…it was the blanket option. I’ve re-started now though so part 4 is in the works. I’ll post it when I’ve made enough progress to give a decent update, hopefully quite soon.
PS I adore Alfasud Sprints. Glad you definitely, completely haven’t given up!
@@GrandThriftAuto Thanks and no I haven't - actually I have been working on it this last couple of weekends (you see!). Even if you slow right down just keep your hand in, then it isn't an abandoned project; QED.
welding dog - spesh on ya own in very awkward places - camera work lol but hey see comment on left :)
Did you ever complete the accord aero deck mini restoration, I recently found it however seem to have come to the end of the trail. I am keen the se the completion of the o/s/r wheelarch repair.
I’ve paused it for now while I improve my fabrication skills on my Matra Rancho - see the recent videos on the channel. The Rancho is more rusty but the shapes are simpler, so better for giving me the experience and confidence I need . I will return to the Honda over the winter though.
@@GrandThriftAuto Good don't give up. When it's not going well stop and come back to it the next day. When you cant decide how you're going to deal with a certain part, take a couple of days break or do a different area on the car, a good repair strategy will come to you when you least expect it. Love your latest Rancho scuttle panel!
Has there been any new updates on the Aerodeck rust restoration?
Hi - I’ve done some more work on it but there’s no new video yet. To be honest there hasn’t been much interest in the Aerodeck videos so I wasn’t sure whether to post another…I’ll maybe do one when I get to the painting/rustproofing stage.
@@GrandThriftAuto regardless of being an Aerodeck the rust repair alone is interesting, and the very well recorded and documented.
For me personally an EXI owner with rusty rear arches it was a god send!.
I have a parts aerodeck with good arches.
I will cut these out first before touching the other one.
Hopefully I can bring her back on the road as a daily next year
@@MissChristineC1990 Very glad you found it helpful! I’ll definitely post an update then - might be a month or so though, I’ve got a lot of non-car stuff going on at the moment.
@@GrandThriftAuto yeah the life side of things.
I will look forward to it!! :)
how much will you be charging hubnut for repair panels he might ask for :D
Ha, he’ll have to get in the queue behind my Rancho 😉
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