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I really do appreciate it, that is really nice of you to say.

12 months and he will, i'm certain.

Thanks a lot its all good I really appreciate you all that tune in and support the channel.

I am really proud of Chase, I try not to push the car stuff and make it enjoyable as best I can when he wants to be a part of it. Thanks for the kind words.

Yes he is a great helper for sure we are both really proud. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks a lot for the nice words and watching. I really appreciate it!

Thanks a lot I really appreciate you watching and the feedback!

Haha yes I guess he also saw the old pictures probably around the same time we were driving around in this car lol. Thanks Tom take care ill talk to you soon buddy!

Haha thanks a lot I really appreciate the kind words and yes too bad you didn't live closer that sounds like a great offer.

That is in my head what I am trying to do with almost anything that comes out of this shop. I feel for as expensive these cars are its almost the only way to justify the cost.

Thank you very much for the feedback and watching!

@@carthageclassiccars it's an absolute pleasure to watch each episode. Top quality channel. 😎

I do appreciate you following along!

Yes It really makes me happy when he shows interest. Trying to get him to learn while not making it a job for him always a balancing act.

Thanks for watching and that's really awesome to hear good luck on your build.

You are welcome thanks for the feedback and watching!

Thank you very much for the kind words and feedback. With your car take your time maybe start on one area at a time so you don't get overwhelmed and I feel you will be just fine. Practice on the welding I think that is the most important part on keeping it safe and let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks a lot for following along and yes I feel really lucky when he is willing to help out and show interest.

Thank you very much, email me @ carthageclassiccars@gmail.com and maybe we can set something up.

Thats really awesome to hear the videos are helping. Sucks about your TA but glad you got the pickup to build on. Pickups now are becoming so popular, good luck on your build!

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That sounds like a good idea

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I will try and highlight that part when I start installing them.

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Thanks a lot and once you really dig into your car just take it slow and think about it you will be fine.

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Thank you very much I believe the rockford files firebird was a second gen car so would have been a few years later but yes it would have been a firebird. I appreciate the comment and watching!

Thank you for the advice I will go ahead and add that recommendation.

Thanks a lot for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Yes the welder I have is the Lincoln pro mig 180. For the sheet metal stuff it has been a good welder and I have had it over 15 years. I have though about upgrading but as you know it welds nice and rarely ever gives me issues. I am from Carthage NC and actually we don't usually paint cars anymore, mostly the metal work. I will do one and two here and there for really close friends and family to keep in practice. With the youtube and working, it can be a little bit of a balancing act but I try and set goals on videos and shop time and try to stick with them. Thanks again

Humm I know the dash covers over half of them. I think your ok as the last 69 firebird I assembled I don't remember screwing anything into them

So I used believe it was ACdelco seam sealer on this project, I rotate seam sealer at times. Actually its funny last night I started welding in the subframe connectors from the rear frame to the front and this car also got a rear roll bar and down tubes. Another week or two before that video comes out. The build was planned from the beginning to be welded together the front clip to the rest of the car and yes I feel it is far superior in strength. So the bolt in front subframe is to locate the chassis before welding while making the fenders and everything else line up. When I build "true" race cars most of them were full tube chassis cars with a body hung on the chassis so its a whole different ball game vs the street "fun" style cars as this one will be. Also yes my sin has a litte bit of welding under his belt both TIG and MIG, I am not trying to push it so its still only fun for him now.

That’s a great approach for your son. I grew up learning about metal working in a machine shop from my grandfather and father. Never realized how much I was able to learn and take advantage of until later in life from old school methods then learned how to weld. If he doesn’t know now he will realize later how much skill he develops from his dad right at home as compared to others who have an interest but have to pay for technical skills. Maybe he will get the finish painting skills and have the whole package. You will have to build an addiction in the future. Thanks for the responses. I will continue to watch and wait for more. Maybe some time you will do a custom rod design for racing. That would be interesting to watch as well as restoration work. Enjoyed it.

Yes they are not interchangeable but in general they should be the same process to install. Getting the upper cowl out without damaging the lower will be the challenger but possible. I would personally replace it if it is that bad, then you would be able to get to the lower cowl from the top and seal it up with epoxy and make sure you don't see more damage you missed from the bottom.

@@carthageclassiccars okay good point thanks man!

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Yes when building I level out the JIG all different directions and when mounting the car to a JIG I level out the rockers

No ....... Carthage North Carolina

No I don't believe there is any parts made in America anymore that is just the world we live in unfortunately. Both the cowl side pieces are AMD here. What I ended up doing is pulling and prying off the JIG and they seemed to work just fine.

So this is my first car since before I could legally drive, if it was anything but a 69 firebird I feel even the little what was left of it still would not feel like my first car so for this one not at all. On the flip side I know a 69 camaro is a lot more popular / valuable of a car and if I was hunting views and being a "professional youtuber" then yes that would have been the better plan.

@@carthageclassiccars Makes sense. I knew there had to be a reason. Was just curious what it would be.

@@gmwrenos7222 Yes if you get time and check out the first video on the car I go over the backstory on it if interested.

I have very little sense so yea maybe the second option since its not the first being a super rare car. Its my personal car and if interested I explain the story behind the restoration and what it means to me. I also want to build it my way vs buying someone else hacked up mess like most of them are. Any classic car you build you will be upside down in if building it the proper way to last a lifetime. The people I feel making money off these cars have to cut corners to do so.