Tip for classic car body panel alignment.

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2 жыл бұрын

This is a technique I use to keep body panels in alignment during the bodywork and final assembly phase of a restoration. pretty self explanatory.
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@porschmn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I'm always working alone so I will give it a try.

@gerwin2943 3 ай бұрын

Awesome tip and explanation

@BrokenWrenches 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the comment, very much appreciated!!

@trishm27 2 ай бұрын

Nice tip ! Appreciate the advice,

@Highlordratick 2 жыл бұрын

This is the type of video I like a how to from a pro. Would never have thought of doing that. Choppy is good show the show is real not some high price production job that haunt You Tube now days.

@BrokenWrenches 2 жыл бұрын

I learned from making the mistakes myself. I’ve not had any real training. If my school of hard knocks lessons can help other people out I’m all for helping. I know what you mean. I’ve seen a lot of channels i liked turn into something i dont like do to watch that much. I have already decided that no matter how popular this channel gets I wont be selling out. This will always remain the same style channel as it is right now. Im definitely not selling my soul to some big network or media company thats for sure. Thank you for watching

@patframpton6193 2 жыл бұрын

Simple ideas always the best, never thought about that. Love the videos always informative.

@darrencatenacci2737 2 жыл бұрын

Cool tips that works. Homemade alignment pins. Come in handy when you’ve got adjustments to make on panels that you’ve got remove them to make.

@BrokenWrenches 2 жыл бұрын

Works for me. Usually you have to remove a panel multiple times while working out problem areas. If its not pinned in the same spot every time you can chase your tail a lot.

@jasonhull5712 Жыл бұрын

I used finish nails but great tip .

@Rick-O-Shay60 Ай бұрын

Now that's a hell of a good tip. ((sub'd)) Thanks.

@BrokenWrenches 29 күн бұрын

appreciate ya very much

@702jtino Жыл бұрын

awesome tip brother I'm going to try this one on the next build, keep it up

@BrokenWrenches Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@charlestucker5333 7 ай бұрын

Great tip & trick... Because of the weight of the lid. & Most all of us work along

@BrokenWrenches 6 ай бұрын

this is true. quite challenging!!!

@Stephen-ou4sy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Learned something new today.

@BrokenWrenches 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. My ultimate goal is to help promote the hobby !!!

@67fairlane12 5 ай бұрын

Great tip and video!

@bradleycaywood1839 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Very few videos as helpful.

@BrokenWrenches 8 ай бұрын

thanks !!!!

@ParadiseBayCustoms 6 ай бұрын

Great tips! 👍

@BrokenWrenches 6 ай бұрын

thanks

@cliffjamerson3107 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot bro for the great information

@BrokenWrenches 11 ай бұрын

welcome. i plan to put a little more paint and body work stuff out.

@55classic1 10 ай бұрын

nice....how about this method... when u have it located in the precise spot... I use a Dremel and scribe around the washer of the bolt holding the deck lid [in this case] ... even when it's painted the scribe line can still be seen and no-one has ever commented on those scribed areas... it will be located perfectly, as in your case...also, good idea using the cut off bolt to help locate without bouncing it off the car

@55classic1 10 ай бұрын

this is also assuming you are using bolts with the washers attached to them

@BrokenWrenches 10 ай бұрын

i will have to try it. nothing worse than scratching new paint !!!!!!!

@jackwitterstaetter1668 7 ай бұрын

Excellent tip thanks

@BrokenWrenches 7 ай бұрын

You bet!

@christinefernandez4551 7 ай бұрын

Great tip.Thanks

@BrokenWrenches 7 ай бұрын

No problem!

@christinefernandez4551 Жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@BrokenWrenches Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Works pretty good.

@michaelhallas6450 9 ай бұрын

like to see more videos on gaping of panels.

@richardblanke5521 10 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@kevinbonner5725 2 жыл бұрын

How do you adjust the trunk height? For instance if the trunk was high near the back window on the drivers side only, how would you adjust the height of the trunk on one side?

@BrokenWrenches 2 жыл бұрын

First check the tension rods under the panel forward of the trunk and see if you can change their position on that side to take pressure off of it, they are behind the seat back. 2nd you could try shimming under the rear most bolt on the trunk arm. If neither of these work inspect the trunk lid carefully for any damage. If none of those things presents a solution you may have no choice but to cut and reweld the arm to get a better fit. Good possibility thats its a factory assembly flaw, pretty common actually.