Making a Stainless Steel Grille

Making a Stainless Steel Grille - Part 3

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Жыл бұрын

In this episode, I complete the grille project. The final stainless steel parts get fabricated, the grilles get mounted and we close out the project...and after months of work, it feels GOOD.
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@bewhitey Жыл бұрын

This is going to be the nicest Volvo 122 on earth. The craftsmanship that went into this car is insane

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - there's a lot of nice 122's out there. I just hope to be in that group.

@philipburrows Жыл бұрын

Time and patience is the key to a beautiful finish, perfection is never achieved but beautiful workmanship and detailed fitting produces a beautiful finish. Can not wait to be able to see the volvo finish and in my sunlight. She is going to look beautiful and sleek.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I sure do hope so. I tend not to stand back and look at things when I'm working on them. I try to laser in on the task.

@aukanmeister Жыл бұрын

You do amazing work on everything! How you muster the patience, nobody will ever know.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I just try to do the best I can.

@Sokozi Жыл бұрын

Totally worth the wait... Your workmanship is incredible, the grill looks awesome! Your videos are refreshing to watch and entertaining. Look forward to more great content.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@siem8160 Жыл бұрын

It won't be a Volvo, but The Volvo. Beautiful work as usual.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Well, I'm not that bold.

@RonCovell Жыл бұрын

Spectacular results from using some fairly simple tools and processes. Congratulations on a job well done!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I really appreciate it. You've been such an inspiration over the years.

@bake162 Жыл бұрын

Good to have you back! Grill looks awesome, nice to hear your happy with it too

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 I'll do my best to not drop off the map for quite so long.

@RonaldFinger Жыл бұрын

These couldn’t have come out any better! Beautiful work as always

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - it was a bumpy ride from time to time as the metal shaping was a lot harder than I thought. 16 ga...what was I thinking!

@kentmckean6795 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow! No question, you are raising the bar for the local car community!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Just keeping up with the Jones's.

@CthulhuOO7 Жыл бұрын

Local?! LOL For any car builder anywhere!

@st170ish Жыл бұрын

I could imagine the original designer of that grille would be very pleased with what they see... no bean counters to spoil the details! Top notch work

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that even though I changed the dimensions, it managed to come out looking balanced. I hope the original designer would be pleased.

@vandyFixer Жыл бұрын

The small details are 10% of the job but 90% of the work. They are also the difference between a job well done and a job half arsed. You've done a tremendous job with the grill, it probably looks better now than the original. You're right to knock out the tedious jobs first then the rest won't be as big of a chore. I admire your dedication to this project.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - so very true. I've got to keep going on these little jobs that I know will kill progress.

@VacFink Жыл бұрын

Excellent work! I definitely align with the ludicrous rabbit hole of making exactly what you want. If along the way you gain new skills and tools, then who can say it wasn't worth it.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@Meyersmanx1 Жыл бұрын

What a great episode! Thanks for being back!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! There is video in that set starting in October! I should be on my normal schedule for the next bit.

@HomeBuiltByJeff Жыл бұрын

Those grills look amazing, and a while lot of work. Hats off to your persistence ;)

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate...you're a tough act to follow.

@chadm3704 Жыл бұрын

Heavy weight champion of the Garage, M'Comma Dolly... 🙂 Nice work as usual, glad to see you're still making progress.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

LOL - I was sure I wouldn't break the nice dolly - but the cheap one (which I've had since high school) had the most savage hammer polish I've ever put on a tool. Maybe next time I try a little 20 gauge - these things are pretty bomb proof.

@suchoi61 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir That's looks Amezing ! Can't wait to see the finish Car 👍👌🤙

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks! One more step closer.

@joelveilleux98 Жыл бұрын

Love your attention to detail. Legendary.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Handskemager Жыл бұрын

Jigs are great if someone down the line needs the part you just made, having the jig to make new parts is gonna save you time and time is money

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

True.

@tonyscott6162 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you should be very proud of what you've done, they look fantastic!! 🏁

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@animal_engineering Жыл бұрын

They definitely look professional, awesome work as always. they look amazing.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Neilywop Жыл бұрын

Really nice work. Always enjoy your videos and learn something new. Thank You.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Glad to hear it!

@Jackkuntze1 Жыл бұрын

They look brilliant! Well done that man!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alanmony1582 Жыл бұрын

Craig, as always you've gone wayyyyyy over the top! I so admire your willingness to get it right rather than just OK. Ask me how I know.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. I have to keep that Canadian car building reputation going.

@paullatour7012 Жыл бұрын

Way to persevere! I can’t believe how amazing they look.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm very pleased with the result.

@RichardLangis Жыл бұрын

I've not had a Volvo for a few years now but I would drive HOURS to get to a meet and see this car in person.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to driving it that's for sure.

@deanm5885 Жыл бұрын

And you're still faster than the British Marque!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

But their car runs and drives!

@takhini Жыл бұрын

What a journey!. Beautiful! Thanks :-)

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - a lesson in being exceptionally stubborn.

@kooilari Жыл бұрын

I love how the grills came out. Now there is a problem -> I want a pair of those to my 1963 Amazon station wagon. :D Thanks for sharing this.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks...sorry I can't make you a set.

@richardw3294 Жыл бұрын

Not nice work, more like magnificent! Enjoyed every minute, thanks.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@vinceparatore Жыл бұрын

Amazing craftsmanship! Gonna be an amazing 122 for sure. Thanks for sharing.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@peterwooldridge7285 Жыл бұрын

Oh, but I admire your patience...that grill is just smashing. Has it been 2 years since you made those panels...man I hope I live long enough to see this one to completion. Thanks for sharing!!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

That makes two of us. The pandemic has slowed the project down a lot.

@stephenridley6252 Жыл бұрын

Absolute art work!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

It did feel a bit like an art project as I was making it all work.

@chrisshorman522 Жыл бұрын

Stunning. Well done. I can't fathom how long that took but as I work on my stainless exhaust I totally get it. Tough stuff but worth the effort in the end.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I had no idea how long it would take. I knew it would take a while, but not this long.

@AdmiralSenn Жыл бұрын

So nice to see these finished! Your work ethic and attention to detail remain a source of inspiration for me. I have just finished a frame off/frame surgery/suspension replacement on my project that had a similar long detour due to unforeseen issues, so I feel your pain and also share your excitement in getting a difficult part of the project DONE.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

It's never an easy road, but once you break through the blocks and see the progress, it's very satisfying.

@forthwithtx5852 Жыл бұрын

Really nice work! Worth the time.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@johan.mp4 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That trim and grille looks really nice.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lesgaal4017 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back and yes your right absolutely right it takes time lot's of Time and patience. Australia

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

The "little jobs" that turn out to be not that little. I always say craftsmanship is the gift you give yourself. If I'm the only one that smiles every time I see the finished car, it was worth it.

@russprior783 Жыл бұрын

Nicest looking grills I've ever seen!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@stephenfrench4417 Жыл бұрын

Great work as ever there must be some secret patience powders in The Canadian water

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Just a lot of snow - though it's been mild lately.

@drkessel8289 Жыл бұрын

Always fun and educational! I've always found polishing to be difficult (It took me longer to polish the clear coat on my carbon fiber/live edge table than it did to make the wooden pieces).

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Finding the right process is hard. Then again, if I just wanted it to shine, you can polish earlier and not worry about a few scratches.

@jfresca9125 Жыл бұрын

This man is a craftsman at another level ..thank you sir

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks

@fredio54 Жыл бұрын

Fucking spectacular, man. Your "OCD 121" is going to be the best in the world, hands down. My 121 is cowering in a corner, afraid to show its aging face after seeing this.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm chuckling at the thought of your car cowering. They're all beautiful in their own way.

@michaelmoore1403 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, great job!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@swealer Жыл бұрын

Hey Bud, great video as usual! I did say it months (or even years?) ago but i feel the need to say it again: I love your channel! I didnt know that this car even exists before i found out about you and honestly, i dont really like the look of the car, but what i like is cars (and the technic and culture) behind it. Even if somebody would make a project about the "uglyiest" car on earth, i would like it because he is doing something! The love, money, time and nerves you invest and show in this project are stunning! I cant wait for the next video! And to your worries that something could happend to the grill (i.e. a car crash), that is only the case you ever get to finish the project🤣 Keep it up und tell us if you need something we could help with!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks, much appreciated. The make of a car is not important to me either. It's the community you find and the interesting projects that keep me at it.

@joell439 Жыл бұрын

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (the bugs will be blinded by the shine and reflection and won't even realize they been hit 😂) I was worried about you since you've been missing for so long. Now we know why - and it was totally worth it 👍👍😎👍👍 Keep after it!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the absence. I was quite sick for almost a month just after Christmas and the rest took the time that it took. It's going to be a few weeks until I complete the next project that is hanging up the project. There are quite a few little projects to come.

@joell439 Жыл бұрын

@@ThrottleStopGarage - No apology needed - it was totally worth the wait. Being ill is never fun. Glad you’re feeling like your self again. One of the things I am always reminded and appreciate from watching you work is how to be MORE patient. Quality is not a race. Enjoy the challenge and never compromise your integrity. And thank you for honestly showing us this in every episode (at the same time not torture us, as you say, with the actual time it takes 😉)

@tylersmalley Жыл бұрын

You're a trooper.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Metal2Mesh Жыл бұрын

The grills look incredible

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@insAneTunA Жыл бұрын

It looks absolutely amazing ! A huge 👍

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@glencoad737 Жыл бұрын

Absurdly fantastic job really nice 🎉🎉🎉

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@michaelevans7013 Жыл бұрын

Amazing results Looks stunning. You can pat yourself on the shoulder and poor yourself a celebratory beverage. 💪🏻👍🏻

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks...now on to the next project.

@CustomJawas Жыл бұрын

Well done! Keep up the crazy good work!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tommiprami Жыл бұрын

Amazing result. Wow

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@archys8160 Жыл бұрын

number 1

@snoopu2601 Жыл бұрын

I made a Kustom stainless steel radiator cover for my GMC SUBURBAN. It came out better than I thought it would looked store bought. The one's they sold were chrome plated. I didn't want chrome plated because it pits after after a while being under the hood. I like how you sand and buff the stainless out to make it look like chrome. A friend of mine redone all his stainless trim in his 1959 impala sanded and buffed all his trim to look brand new on a freshly painted car. That was my first time ever seen it done. Takes plenty of time to not bend anything in the buffer.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

There were a few moments when buffing . You have to concentrate and make sure you don't mangle the part.

@ODGColornChrome Жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Those look amazing!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jayrodgers2473 Жыл бұрын

Dang, it is a thing of beauty! Congrats 🥃

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Yup - I'm still grinning at how it all turned out.

@brianbuckle2635 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work sir.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@JockeSelin Жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant! 😮

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@AndyFromm Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌

@ferrariguy8278 Жыл бұрын

Re the surface of your beautiful polished SS grills, you might look into a clear protectant (not a paint) called Nyalic. I'm not 100% sure if this is the right use case, but I've certainly used it with great luck (against air contaminants & long term corrosion) on raw metal surfaces - from aluminum to steel & electrocoated surfaces. It's often used on metals in marine environments.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Looking it up now - that's a great idea. I have to passivate the part yet, no need to show that process.

@GearlessChris Жыл бұрын

Those are amazing.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josephjones4293 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back at it.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

It's nice to wrap this part of the project up.

@jcadult101 Жыл бұрын

Been a while. Those turned out awesome!!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that - I'll try to get back on my regular schedule.

@jcadult101 Жыл бұрын

@@ThrottleStopGarage No worries man, love watching your stuff whenever it pops up!

@waqarghulam3548 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to see this car featured in sema and jay leno

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Not sure Jay will care - but people that work with him might like it. California is a long way from Alberta, but I hope to take the car on a little tour when it's done.

@kristene2372 Жыл бұрын

you sound like AvE. Great work!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Two Canucks trying to bring a bit of levity to KZfaq.

@SuspiciousLemon Жыл бұрын

Utterly amazing work

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jasonhughes1156 Жыл бұрын

If you use solar flux type b on the back of the stainless, you won't need a purge block.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I couldn't get it in small quantities! I'm going to have to order some.

@jasonhughes1156 Жыл бұрын

@Throttle Stop Garage I usually get small quantities on ebay. They sell pouches of a few ounces.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

@@jasonhughes1156 Ordered - thanks for the tip.

@bewernia Жыл бұрын

Really nice. Looks better than OEM.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I really can't wait to get on to the point where I can look at these things on the car for real.

@richvandervoort2950 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you paint either the carbon fiber or the aluminum anywhere the touch. Painting both would be better and painting a bit more than just the footprint where they touch. Galvanically they do not do well together.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is all getting painted and the epoxies isolate the fasteners from the carbon. I hope it all works out.

@geraldelwood9660 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kevinwilson752 28 күн бұрын

your grill looks great - I couldn't find what thickness your stainless was - you have inspired me to try thanks

@ThrottleStopGarage 26 күн бұрын

The bars are 18 gauge and the surround is 20 gauge. It wasn't easy, but it was fun.

@daos3300 Жыл бұрын

madness. in a good way, obviously.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I like to think so.

@nickwhitney1534 Жыл бұрын

I wish i was you. Thanks for sharing.👍

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@romocolan Жыл бұрын

💯

@kathysarmcandy1992 Жыл бұрын

I can't Tig quickly due to my poor hands, so I often get too hot, using a pulse setting really helps and lay wire it.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I should have switched the pulse on for sure.

@philiprogers5772 Жыл бұрын

top job.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@anidiotinaracingcar4874 11 ай бұрын

3D printing would have been a good candidate for the tool and die

@ThrottleStopGarage 11 ай бұрын

I wish I had tried that...now I've got to store the dies!

@stefantroedsson5483 Жыл бұрын

nice wok

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@yurycz8933 Жыл бұрын

👍

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@huddleberryfin Жыл бұрын

I found it funny too. Lol

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@arthagner4235 Жыл бұрын

Great job!! You have inspired me to make a number of parts for my Austin Healey. I’m just North of Toronto I hope I can ask where in Canada are you?

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped. I'm in Alberta.

@CthulhuOO7 Жыл бұрын

I would never drive that car near other cars.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I just hope to drive it period!

@bfelten1 7 ай бұрын

I didn't know, that you could polish stainless steel to such an amazing shine. I bet, that if you can polish a Tesla Cybertruck to that shine, a video about that would immediately go viral and get hundreds of millions of views and likes, earning you more than enough money to pay for the car several times over. 😄

@ThrottleStopGarage 7 ай бұрын

But then I'd have a polished cybertruck! Stainless takes a wonderful shine and it stays that way.

@KevinxDoll Жыл бұрын

If you ever plan on making P1800 parts, i'll be first in line.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks, 1800's have pretty decent parts support these days.

@KevinxDoll Жыл бұрын

@@ThrottleStopGarage True, but not much for carbon fiber.

@fredygump5578 Жыл бұрын

Project Binky has been MIA for 6+ months? And you're worried about 3 months!

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I worry about 3 weeks normally. I'm always working, that never stops.

@curtisvonepp4335 Жыл бұрын

ROME WASENT BUILT IN A DAY EITHER 😂

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

Ha, ha...we used to use that saying when I worked construction. My standard response what that I was not the foreman on that job. My boss loved my sense of humour.

@michaelevans7013 Жыл бұрын

Grill done what’s next Sir. 1 month later

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

I'm working on hinges for the trunk/hood and at this point...they're winning the battle. It's been weeks. Hope to be done this week.

@michaelevans7013 Жыл бұрын

@@ThrottleStopGarage do a video of your thinking and challenge on the hinges. It’s content and builds the algorithm.

@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын

@Michael Evans Spring is just around the corner. We'll see if I can get back on track with video production. I normally show the thought process, but my philosophy is to get content out when it's got some value, not just because the algorithm needs it. I'll never hit 100K subs and it doesn't bother me.