When you don't lay in bed and think about a problem you're annoyed at... But the thing is, there is always going to be one thing that is the most annoying thing, so you know... You are putting in the work and it will be a very nice car.
In 1968, at 17 tears old, I bought my first car, a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible. It was white with a black top. Watching you restore your Galaxie brings back a lot of memories.
It’s taking a long time, but taking your time now is going to make it sooooo sweet when that paint hits. It won’t be a “RUclipsr” quality build that only looks good on camera and butt in person.
I'm just getting flashbacks to the DAYS of sanding I did on my 70 charger on my channel. I laughed when you were mentioning the 68-70 chargers as I fully know your struggles. That Galaxy is going to be clean when you're finally done with it!
A good straight paint job is a lot of hard work and give that primer time to shrink, and if you're doing it right, you won't have any finge= prints either lol...
Block block block. You’re doing it the right way. The block doesn’t lie, just have to know which block and remember to always go with the panel. Every panel has some type of curvature, don’t focus on a certain dent. Look at the whole panel. Look at the bigger picture
Ive kinda messed up painting my mustang jet black last summer . Its freezing cold here so ive been watching all kinds of how to paint videos on youtube . I cant wait to paint mine and i sooo cant wait to see yours painted !!!!
I welded the holes on the back panel between the tail lites and made it smooth! I just don't like those three chrome panels there, they are hard to get every dent and ding out of them and you have to hand paint the black stripes in them! Custom 300 and 500's didn''t have them and I liked the look
I really appreciate the effort you are taking on this Qweg. Most people simply won’t understand, and I have to say, this is making me sick thinking about when I have to do the body work on my 69 Mach 1. It’s ROUGH, and this gives an idea of the time and effort it truly takes to do a high-end build, or even simpler, not cutting corners. I salute you and can’t wait till this car is done. Hopefully we can link up with our painted “garbage” in the future🫡
You should be checking your work with a checking spray, i used wax and grease remover. Guide coat does help but it doesnt tell the whole story. Also, spot filling 5-10 areas on the same panel will make it more wavy then just skimming the whole area. What happens is when you sand those spit filled Areas, you sand into the substrate around it creating more lows and more ripples. On a show paint job, thats why the whole body gets skimmed with filler. You could also spray fill the entire car with a polyester primer like feather fill or slick sand and then block that out before surfacing primer.
The way Craig is obsessing over "perfection" this car won't ever get done. And if it does get done, he won't drive it in fear of "damaging" his "perfect" body work and paint.
Your hard work is paying off Craig, just think of the look on your face when she's done and you look back at it and say, man what a pain but dam that thing looks amazing! All those late nights and "SODAS" are paying off. You can't learn experience without doing it!
I'd love to have 50s for Temps I'm in. Minnesota and it is 17 below and it's going to be 20below with windshield tomorrow. Love your videos car is looking better every video
I don't know why I'm so sick in the head but I could no joke watch you doing body work on this car for 100 hrs straight. I love this process I can't wait to send the end result
this reminds me of tyler fialko like 7 years back when he was sanding his bozuzoku car for 3 years straight lmao, but this thing is gonna turn out insane. now you know why nobody builds these cars tho it's just so much work to do the body
Do hate you’re starting over but I’m ready to see this project done. It’s been a long time coming. We you’ll get it done eventually Craig’s keep doing what you’re doing
This damn cars never going to be finished. He’ll either abandon it and eventually sell it. Or he’ll be obsessing over perfection so much it’ll never see the road. Sometimes just getting it running and driving, and enjoying the car for what it is, is the smartest and best decision.
Go until you think everything is straight, no paint job is ever perfect you’re going to have to draw the line here and there but when it comes to deciding if you want to fix something or not just imagine the roof and remember that you’re gonna have to see it the most and think about it when nobody else does, Godspeed that’s definitely not a good project to learn with but you’ll get it figured out 🤙🤙🤙
20 grand and 3 years into my skylark and i still haven’t scratched the surface. My biggest mistake is i tried to do a era correct hot rod. So I used a big block from a Rivera and a 4 speed from a Pontiac because I wanted the drivetrain to be something someone could of pulled from a junkyard in the 70’s the only difference is a fresh built cammed big block Buick cost 6,500. But I know when it’s done it will be a super unique and cool car that will hold its own against ls cars on the street and look the part of a era correct muscle car
Geeze man. It has been 5 YEARS since you started posting the Galaxie is getting ready for paint. By no means was that car "perfect", "laser straight", or did it have "razor crisp lines", or "perfect door gaps" from the factory. Quit obsessing over the frkn body work. Just paint it, put it together and drive it for gosh sakes. It will look fine.
Where do I draw the line and just paint it....
JUST DO IT!-Nike
When you don't lay in bed and think about a problem you're annoyed at... But the thing is, there is always going to be one thing that is the most annoying thing, so you know... You are putting in the work and it will be a very nice car.
Some progress is better than none… you’re doing great! Give yourself credit where it’s earned
Craig less is more
gotta ask youself, is it a show car or a driver?
You keep going, you'll end up with one of those 100k+ trailer queens being towed to shows because the owner's afraid to drive it to avoid any damage.
In 1968, at 17 tears old, I bought my first car, a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible. It was white with a black top. Watching you restore your Galaxie brings back a lot of memories.
I'm a big fan of the Galaxie. Looking forward to seeing more on this build.
It’s taking a long time, but taking your time now is going to make it sooooo sweet when that paint hits. It won’t be a “RUclipsr” quality build that only looks good on camera and butt in person.
I'm just getting flashbacks to the DAYS of sanding I did on my 70 charger on my channel. I laughed when you were mentioning the 68-70 chargers as I fully know your struggles. That Galaxy is going to be clean when you're finally done with it!
Lmao it's 19 degrees in Atlanta tonight. Craig is cold at 50 lolol. Love the channel thanks for the content buddy
That car is going to be Badass hurry up can’t wait to see it ripping down the road
Can't wait to see this beauty cruising along the F100 ! 😍
Keep up the good work. Looks great. Will be awesome when done
A good straight paint job is a lot of hard work and give that primer time to shrink, and if you're doing it right, you won't have any finge= prints either lol...
Love this video keep up the good work love to see more the Galaxy
Block block block. You’re doing it the right way. The block doesn’t lie, just have to know which block and remember to always go with the panel. Every panel has some type of curvature, don’t focus on a certain dent. Look at the whole panel. Look at the bigger picture
Ive kinda messed up painting my mustang jet black last summer . Its freezing cold here so ive been watching all kinds of how to paint videos on youtube . I cant wait to paint mine and i sooo cant wait to see yours painted !!!!
I welded the holes on the back panel between the tail lites and made it smooth! I just don't like those three chrome panels there, they are hard to get every dent and ding out of them and you have to hand paint the black stripes in them! Custom 300 and 500's didn''t have them and I liked the look
I really appreciate the effort you are taking on this Qweg. Most people simply won’t understand, and I have to say, this is making me sick thinking about when I have to do the body work on my 69 Mach 1. It’s ROUGH, and this gives an idea of the time and effort it truly takes to do a high-end build, or even simpler, not cutting corners. I salute you and can’t wait till this car is done. Hopefully we can link up with our painted “garbage” in the future🫡
Another one that you think would be simple but is not is the rear quarters of a 1968 or 69 GTO
After body work all you need to do is source a 427 sohc!
A John Kaase 538.
Send him 50-80K for one of the most expensive automotive engines in existence, then Iam sure Craig will install it in his Galaxie.
@@JasonMyers-c6z
Send Craig the price of that engine, 25-65K and you can bet he would install it.
@@jaynecobb6711 Unrelated, but a while ago a NOS set of flathead Ardun heads and manifolds sold for 25k at auction...
You should be checking your work with a checking spray, i used wax and grease remover. Guide coat does help but it doesnt tell the whole story. Also, spot filling 5-10 areas on the same panel will make it more wavy then just skimming the whole area. What happens is when you sand those spit filled
Areas, you sand into the substrate around it creating more lows and more ripples. On a show paint job, thats why the whole body gets skimmed with filler. You could also spray fill the entire car with a polyester primer like feather fill or slick sand and then block that out before surfacing primer.
This better not take a year again🙄
Oh, it will take 2.😂
The way Craig is obsessing over "perfection" this car won't ever get done.
And if it does get done, he won't drive it in fear of "damaging" his "perfect" body work and paint.
Exactly 😂😂
Good man. It will be stunning.
Your hard work is paying off Craig, just think of the look on your face when she's done and you look back at it and say, man what a pain but dam that thing looks amazing! All those late nights and "SODAS" are paying off. You can't learn experience without doing it!
Not a build I’ve really followed too closely but I can’t wait to see this thing done
great stuff thanks
I'd love to have 50s for Temps I'm in. Minnesota and it is 17 below and it's going to be 20below with windshield tomorrow. Love your videos car is looking better every video
I don't know why I'm so sick in the head but I could no joke watch you doing body work on this car for 100 hrs straight. I love this process I can't wait to send the end result
Bought my car in 1974 and still working on it. Work a while then drive a while and the cycle continues.
Ive been subscribed to Craig since July 29, 2017, (To be specific) glad to see hes come such a far way from the original high school parking lot video
this reminds me of tyler fialko like 7 years back when he was sanding his bozuzoku car for 3 years straight lmao, but this thing is gonna turn out insane. now you know why nobody builds these cars tho it's just so much work to do the body
Do hate you’re starting over but I’m ready to see this project done. It’s been a long time coming. We you’ll get it done eventually Craig’s keep doing what you’re doing
This damn cars never going to be finished.
He’ll either abandon it and eventually sell it. Or he’ll be obsessing over perfection so much it’ll never see the road.
Sometimes just getting it running and driving, and enjoying the car for what it is, is the smartest and best decision.
I need a Dave.
Go until you think everything is straight, no paint job is ever perfect you’re going to have to draw the line here and there but when it comes to deciding if you want to fix something or not just imagine the roof and remember that you’re gonna have to see it the most and think about it when nobody else does, Godspeed that’s definitely not a good project to learn with but you’ll get it figured out 🤙🤙🤙
Now making it a habit to watch your videos/listen to them so I can learn from the best 🎉
64 Fairlane 2dr ht owner I have been building it slowly for 20 years lol
Galaxie!!! Coat that baby in Evercoat Feather fill G2
Thats the hard part you learn better you want to do it better take as long as you need dude your car do it thr beat you can
Wish i was working on my truck in 50 degree weather… it’s -3 with a -30 degree windchill in Wisconsin.
Hell yeah
I am almost at 4 years on my F150 and haven't even touched the body yet. The truck was sad when I got it.
20 grand and 3 years into my skylark and i still haven’t scratched the surface. My biggest mistake is i tried to do a era correct hot rod. So I used a big block from a Rivera and a 4 speed from a Pontiac because I wanted the drivetrain to be something someone could of pulled from a junkyard in the 70’s the only difference is a fresh built cammed big block Buick cost 6,500. But I know when it’s done it will be a super unique and cool car that will hold its own against ls cars on the street and look the part of a era correct muscle car
Your Karate is gonna be on point.
A lot of work for sure but in the end it will all be worth it
Finally, some more work being done on "One" of the Galaxies!!!!
Hopefully you'll find all the uneven spots and be able to move forward
Cold?! Ship it's 15°below zero in Minnesota!
Wow I’ve been watching the Galaxy for 5 years 😂
Send it my way I'll help ya!
Nice Galaxie are You going to keep an Fe in it, where can I get a build sheet for your 302 I would to build one like it
Craig, did you say at some point where the front clip is and why you aren’t doing all this body work with it on?
Btw loving the progress on this build
should have pdr'd the roof
Those high and low spots on the roof look like they might align with the ribs of the roof
that thing would be killer with a lace painted roof, quinisential So-Cal Galaxie👍
motownXJdad9565 And some Astro Supremes and Bellflower Tips.
The fact he said 50 is cold meanwhile it’s -2 degrees outside with a windchill of -15 😂😂😂
I like nice things but holy shit im glad im not a perfectionist.
So when is the crew cab getting this treatment?
Love the Galaxie!
At this point I’d be surprised if this car ever gets done
Please do a 427 cobra or 428 engine in this car.
That's such a loud, grateing voice
I've literally been waiting years to see the galaxies finished. When are they going to be done?
josephbrand3808 When Craig's first grandchild graduates from college.
would you ever build another similar f100 and sell it?
Vinyl top. Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
It’s ur ocd 😂
What are your plans if California bans classic cars?
As a joke what are you going to do when the governor outlaws your bondo your using ha ha
I see this being taken way to serious nitpicking to the point you just are never satisfied and eventually abandon the project all together.
Last video he said he would announce the color this video he says he will announce it to his patrion subscribers🙄
Geeze man.
It has been 5 YEARS since you started posting the Galaxie is getting ready for paint.
By no means was that car "perfect", "laser straight", or did it have "razor crisp lines", or "perfect door gaps" from the factory.
Quit obsessing over the frkn body work.
Just paint it, put it together and drive it for gosh sakes.
It will look fine.