Undercarriage restoration (Part 6)

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Undercarriage restoration (Part 6) - 1968 Ford XT Falcon

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Join me in the next phase of the undercarriage restoration journey with Chapter 6 of my 1968 Ford XT Falcon series!
In this episode, I continue the process of converting surface rust using DE.OX.IT, ensuring that every inch of bare metal is restored to its original condition. I also remove any remaining traces of paint preparing the undercarriage for the next stage of transformation.
I also turn my attention to the interior floor pans of the car, cleaning them in preparation for welding on the front bucket seat brace. This step involved thorough cleaning, as well as removing of old, dry, and brittle seam sealer that has long exceeded its shelf life.
Don't miss out on this chapter as we inch closer to breathing new life into my beloved Falcon!
🔍 Key Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Planning Undercarriage Preparation
01:53 Addressing Paint Remnants and Surface Rust (Passenger Front)
04:13 DE.OX.IT Rust Remover Demonstration
05:20 Mechanical Stripping and Cleaning (Rear with Wire Wheels)
06:26 Review and Next Steps
07:27 Initial Cleaning of Interior Floor Pans
09:14 Review of Floor Pan Clean up
09:49 Removal of Old Seam Sealer
10:52 Preparing Floor Pans for Seat Brace Welding
12:12 Planning Continuation of Undercarriage Prep
12:55 Continuing Mechanical Stripping and Cleaning (Rear with Wire Wheels)
13:28 Review and Next Steps
15:53 Fully Stripped and Rust Converted Area Revealed
17:18 Continuing Stripping, Cleaning, and Rust Conversion
19:24 Undercarriage 2/3 Completion Reveal
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@frankbagnato6881 4 ай бұрын

Mate you have done an amazing job

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Frank, appreciate the support mate. See you on the next one legend 🤙😎

@hqt4272 4 ай бұрын

That's a solid effort dude without a rotisserie or sand blasting.. ill never complain again about having to jack the car up to change my oil after watching you on your back. Great stuff Rob 🍻👍

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback legend 👌 It's definitely been a hard slog doing this on jack stands, but I can see the light now. Next one will have to be on a rotisserie though 😂 Really don't think I'd do another one on my back....but never say never, right? Thanks again, and see you on the next one mate 😎🤙

@russelblackwell6041 4 ай бұрын

That background music going to haunt me for a long long time great progress with the XT

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Glad you're still able to watch the video, even with the music that you aren't a fan of. I'm on the lookout for some other new music to put in the background, hopefully some day soon it changes and you're happier 🤞 See you on the next one mate 😎🤙

@johnnym3387 4 ай бұрын

Another great episode mate, really enjoyed it.

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Johnny, appreciate the support mate! See you on the next one mate 😎🤙

@nickf6062 4 ай бұрын

That's so good, great work thanks for showing this

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping in again Nick, appreciate the feedback! See you on the next one mate 🤙😎

@bigal878 4 ай бұрын

Good job mate 👍🇦🇺

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Big Al, appreciate the comment! See you on the next one mate 😎🤙

@gregh6794 4 ай бұрын

That floor brace is basically exact to factory. They are not a snug fit to the floor profile. While you're there , cut a couple holes in behind those bolt on inspection covers at the rear of the front chassis rails . That will enable you to get in and rust proof inside the torque boxes

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Great idea Greg, will definitely look to doing that idea to rust proof inside the torque boxes! You're a man with lots of knowledge, thanks legend. See you on the next one mate 😎🤙

@davidbarnsley8486 4 ай бұрын

I can’t believe how good a condition the floor is both inside and outside I think I would’ve done some form of media blast on the underside to make it aside and better Looks great 👍

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the condition inside and out is almost perfect David! I'll never find something like this again, that's for sure. I agree, bead blasting would have been so much better, especially blasting it while it's on a rotisserie, but unfortunately I don't have the room to fit one in. Maybe in future on another build I have a bigger space 🤔 Thanks for the feedback and checking in - see you on the next one 😎👌

@warrenbrown5621 4 ай бұрын

Rob, you must be proud of what you have achieved so far without a rotisserie. I found using a finger belt sander in the tight areas between the chassis and boot tank sections great any areas I couldn't get I sand blasted. I found using cheap kitchen scotch pads when metal deox treatment great, they wrapped around a screwdriver and cable tied worked well in tight area. It won't be long before you will be shooting epoxy, all the best on the restoration ☺

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Definitely proud of what I've achieved Warren! It's been a mega mission but I look back over this journey and see the amount of work, and how far it's come compared to what I started with - super excited to get it to the next stages. Great tips there, thanks heaps for those! Will give them a try. Btw, your teeshirt arrived the other day...Will do my best to get it in the post this week. Thanks for the feedback and encouragement! See you on the next one mate 😎👌

@warrenbrown5621 4 ай бұрын

@@RestoHubAU Cool, I'm looking forward to wearing it with pride. I hope a little bit of recognition of your hard work and some encouragement helps. Your videos will help motivate other enthusiasts to try or continue on with their own projects.

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

I really do hope my videos motivate others, the feedback I get makes me think it does 😎 Thanks again legend 👌

@MelindaB1980 4 ай бұрын

Looking good! How's the new creeper?

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mel 😎🤙❤️ New creeper is good, hopefully I don't break this one too 😂 That said - if it does decide to pack up, it's paid itself off a few times over now. "If he dies, he dies" 🥊

@MelindaB1980 4 ай бұрын

@@RestoHubAU 🤣 that quote!! Hahaha

@RestoHubAU 4 ай бұрын

😂 Perfect opportunity for it!