Often the answer to getting off speed or barrel nuts is to get something under them like a blade or wedge to apply a little pressure while it is turning so it starts moving upward screwing off the...
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Often the answer to getting off speed or barrel nuts is to get something under them like a blade or wedge to apply a little pressure while it is turning so it starts moving upward screwing off the...
It's kinda hard to understand exactly what you mean by "stiff" but it sounds like it is that darn "check" on the hinge to hold the door open isn't rotating. It is common for a hinge to be stiff when...
I have never understood exactly what they put there from the factory. All I know is any modern adhesives that we use in autobody repair would be much too strong if you ask me. I have always put a...
“Basics of Basics” Pogo stick dent and body pulling.
By Brian Martin
After owning a “Pogo Stick” for many years and hardly ever using it I went to work for a very innovative guy who taught me...
What exactly are you doing? If this is an old Buick and the skin has simply pulled away a little I suggest a butyl tape or Strip caulk. You don't want anything that is going to harden as the skin and...
Well, you are right I don't KNOW what the damage was above what was cut but unless it was a total freak of history I would tell you!
The way they were cut around the rear bumper, as well as the...
I know of no where for the rear glass new, the front is available from just about any glass shop. The rear is tempered glass and just about impossible to break during removal or installation. The...
What a shame he cut them off the car like he did! They are butchered!
Brian
Find a good shop who does restoration work and knows these old cars and have it welded, there is NO other fix.
Brian
“Basics of Basics” Color matching, Alternates
By Brian Martin
This “Basics” not only pertains to matching the color to paint a fender on a late model car, but also to know whether that...
Patch panel cutting tools
I was using my offset snips yesterday to trim a little metal off a part and it hit me on just how valuable they are to me. There was a time when I thought these particular “tin snips” were for left...
There are a bunch of 1956 Buick bumper parts on ebay right...
I have a convertible and had a number of hardtops, FORGET IT. Yes, the frame is different, it's boxed. The body has a lot of braces and what not, the wheel wells are different, it is TOTALLY...
Is it a Phillips screw or is it a PosiDriv?
I don't know how many of you know this but there are a lot of "phillips" looking screws out there that aren't "phillips" at all. GM used them for years they are called Posidriv at least that is what...
Yeah, that is looking good. There is nothing quite as satisfying as bolting on all the trim after painting a car. AWSOME!
On the rear, FORGET ABOUT IT. Yes, of course you could remove all the...
That sounds pretty funky, as 56 said, push all the rails up around the roof and get it roughed into shape FIRST. Be sure the doors open and close good and windows look good BEFORE cutting that roof...
The problem with that is you are shrinking. Cooling each weld can get you just as much trouble as using too much heat. In fact if you can weld faster without by having a perfect welding condition as...
"Basics of Basics" Floor welding tip.
“Basics of Basic” Floor welding tip
By Brian Martin
This tip isn’t only for welding in floors, it can be used anytime. But it works the best when plug welding a thin sheet metal to a thicker...
The Hardtop and Post roofs are going to be different. Replaceing the roof really isn't that big of a deal as long follow basic rule, "Measure twice and cut once",
Brian
All 1964-65 A bodies will have the same roof. A roll over is "usually" pretty distorted. Was it a "soft roll" in mud or snow where the windows didn't break or anything of that sort? Brian
Excellent work, I like seeing the young man learning as well.
Brian
Yes they are. :)
Brian
Bill, you have some reading to do. :) Check out this article on the "2K" (two componant, it means you are adding a hardener). http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9166
And this one...
First I was stoaked to find this product at NACE last week, second, I am disappointed it that it isn't their there web site so I can show you "in the flesh".
I found this at one of the first booths...
You need to follow the tech information on the epoxy and the gun you are using. Different guns require different inlet pressures for proper atomization. And differeny epoxies (though they will be...