Great progress clever man I'm sorry I hate patina cars but you're doing justice to this thanks for sharing, mate.
@TwistedMetalCustoms9 күн бұрын
@russelblackwell6041 hey Russ, I think they have a place in certain cars, but hopefully this one will be an exception for you haha, long term it's going to be properly painted, but for now the easy way is to do faded paint, I think it should look good for the time being, cheers buddy!
@damianjackson90849 күн бұрын
That looks awesome, love those wheels
@TwistedMetalCustoms9 күн бұрын
@damianjackson9084 thanks Damo, I'm going to do gloss black in the centers and polish the silver on the outside 😀
@Vinkirby20239 күн бұрын
Looks awesome mate, was worried about the tub but looks great 👍
@TwistedMetalCustoms9 күн бұрын
@Vinkirby2023 thanks Vin! Yeah turned out decent I reckon too! Cheers 🍻
@philb3869 күн бұрын
The old truck is slowly coming together eh twisty, I was looking at the tub thinking how to deal with the gap and my idea, no good now, was to turn it around and cut off the front and back and weld them back on the opposite ends, then take some out of the middle. Your idea was probably easier. My other idea would be to lift the front clip up, at the front, a bit to level it out. Anyway it looks bloody good from 6000k's away haha. Cheers from NZ, Phil.
@TwistedMetalCustoms9 күн бұрын
@philb386 not a bad idea Phil, this way seemed to work decent enough I reckon luckily, 6000ks away haha, maybe don't come any closer as it might not look as good haha 😉 😜
@jamesreardon85859 күн бұрын
I was wondering what you were gunna do with that tub, love your vision mate it will be awesome!
@TwistedMetalCustoms9 күн бұрын
@jamesreardon8585 yeah was a bit of a mis match Reardo, but it turned out decent, I had to chop the wheel tubs on the inside though, I'll have to weld patch sections on that too now haha , cheers 🍻
@MrFalloffalot11 күн бұрын
Gday. Nice work! How much did this cost to do (retail)? Is it worth undertaking myself?? Cheers in advance, MrFall >:)
@TwistedMetalCustoms10 күн бұрын
Hi MrFall! thanks for the comment, total cost of materials wasn't much at all.. i think about 200 dollars in metal, to get the folds done by a fab workshop was about $200, but the real cost is time.. if you are semi confident in your knowledge on rust repairs then i say go for it! its a good learning curve, otherwise to get someone to repair it, it will cost thousands mate
@MrFalloffalot8 күн бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms Thanks for the info. I reckon I'd do a great job (great Beginner job anyway). Trouble is time and a dry place to do it... Cheers n DSOT >:)
@theaussienurseflipper.811322 күн бұрын
U getting there mate cheers Graham
@TwistedMetalCustoms22 күн бұрын
cheers graham 🍻
@petersmith107623 күн бұрын
Your right about 100% argon for aluminium, also for stainless steel. The impurities in the gas gets into your weld. As for mild steel the co2 allows more heat penetration.
@TwistedMetalCustoms23 күн бұрын
@petersmith1076 ahh i see, thanks heaps for that confirmation Pete! I remembered I bought it for alloy but didn't know why haha, I turned my mig into an alloy welder for a radiator repair.. kinda worked , it got me out of trouble anyway haha
@tfoot2223 күн бұрын
How do you like that hafco pan break? I have a cheap one and it flexes in the middle a bit creating a uneven bend, was thinking of getting that same hafco one.
@TwistedMetalCustoms23 күн бұрын
@tfoot22 hey mate, honestly for 450 bucks it's not bad. it bends my 1mm sheet steel decently, any thicker and it does the same as you said, it's handy for small rust repairs, and doesnt flex too much
@russelblackwell604123 күн бұрын
Noiceeeeeee you are very good at repairs mate and the sound of that 5 .0 fuel injection yeh baby
@TwistedMetalCustoms23 күн бұрын
Thanks heaps Russ! yeah i agree that the old ratrod sounds fantastic!
@jamesreardon858524 күн бұрын
Shared on my facebook page mate with a recommendation, hopefully get a few more followers, good luck!
@jamesreardon858524 күн бұрын
Ratty sounds verrrry cool Twisty!
@TwistedMetalCustoms24 күн бұрын
@jamesreardon8585 thanks brother! I love it too!
@jamesreardon858524 күн бұрын
Did you leave the boot lid on for stability to keep it all square mate?
@TwistedMetalCustoms24 күн бұрын
@jamesreardon8585 nah not really Reardo, it's just that I haven't taken it off yet haha, it would be easier to remove and do the repairs but I got lazy haha
@Djr6729 күн бұрын
Nice valiant
@paulelliott9200Ай бұрын
Had a VL Turbo series 2 stolen. Car was recovered, Interior was doused in petrol, luckily they didn't have a lighter or couldn't light a fire! Deep cleaned car and it was good as new!
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@paulelliott9200 oh wow, that's crazy! Very close to being a ball of fire I imagine! Well done your winning the comp Pauly!! 👏 haha
@Djr6729 күн бұрын
Nice Valiant
@paulelliott920028 күн бұрын
Be very handy for a project i am working on with my boys!!!!@TwistedMetalCustoms
@TwistedMetalCustoms28 күн бұрын
@paulelliott9200 sweet as! I'll Give it a few weeks mate then announce the winner, good luck!
@Il-bebbuxАй бұрын
My grandpa had 4 CM valiants I loved them all he gave one to my dad to use and one to my uncle which was a light blue 265 twin exhaust ex SA Police Car, I will buy a CM one day mark my words I have said it all my life I wanted one since I was a little kid
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@Il-bebbux that's so awesome! You can buy mine when I finish the 440bb installation haha! But i definitely recommend buying one again 💪
@Il-bebbuxАй бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms I’d love too, but finances are tight at the moment between the misso running 2 cars and the 2 year old my pay is gone before I get it, but definitely will get one down the track
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@@Il-bebbux understandable mate, I'll keep an eye out for you
@Il-bebbuxАй бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms that would be great, much appreciated 👍
@lucashenriquepedrosocabelloАй бұрын
This buttresses for A Body based coupes were "invented" by Chrysler of Mexico, they started using it in 1970 to 76, Brazil used in the Dart based Charger in 1971 to 1978
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@lucashenriquepedrosocabello pretty cool hey, I think reports I've found are 150 were brought to australia, and only 78 kits were installed onto aussie cars, my figures are hazy but all I know is its rare and cool! Haha
@benjohnson7170Ай бұрын
Some good info there mate. Also as I've found out on my rusty Holdens, there ain't no substitute for practice. Also chosing your battle. I've spent far too long agonising over welds that no one is ever going to see.....
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@benjohnson7170 perfect advice there Benny, I agree 👍 💯
@TK42138Ай бұрын
👏👏👏
@beano9343Ай бұрын
Chemtech Fertan is a new generation, safe, non-toxic and non-flammable rust converter that penetrates deep into rust to convert it into ferric tannate and also creates a zinc phosphate layer deep below the rust surface to protect the base metal. Chemtech Fertan treated metal can be overcoated immediately or alternatively provide a “painting window” giving total protection for up to six months. Continuous protection can be achieved with regular retreatment and provides an alternative to sand blasting and painting. Non toxic & Non Flammable Provides an ideal painting surface. Stole it direct from the website haha.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
I was like.. Damm this guy knows his stuff! Haha thanks for the info share ! And cheers for all the interest and comments mate, means alot! 🍻
@beano9343Ай бұрын
The neighbours love the air hammer haha
@beano9343Ай бұрын
Even on thicker steel, I have always cranked it up on the mig and done short blasts. I'm no welder, but it does seem to work better if you aren't a welder by trade.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@beano9343 I definitely do it on thin steel, haven't tried it on thick steel though, I'll give it a test run!
@beano9343Ай бұрын
WASPS!! Feckin run
@beano9343Ай бұрын
Nice to see an Aussie doing really informative vids like this. I had no idea you could still get replacement panels for something like this either and why I have always been hesitant to invest in a such a project. I kinda thought most stuff was remade manually by a skilled panel beater from sheet metal. Where do the panels come from? This really has opened my eyes for a future project where I might not need to buy multiple cars to make a good one. Thanks for all the work and effort to make this video, I'll be watching the series from the start now. You legend.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@beano9343 hey Beano! So glad you found my content! Yeah mate you can get most rust repair panels from multiple companies now days, I used "Rare Spares" company for these panels, they offer pretty much everything for restorations, some things are better than other things.. but generally they offer decent stuff. That's awesome mate that you might have more viable avenue now to do some restorations! It's my pleasure mate, comments like these are the "warm and fuzzy's" I get when I can help someone in some sort of way, thanks for the comment and the follow 👍 🍻 -Twisty
@michaelharrison500Ай бұрын
Top job mate Thanks for doing these more in-depth videos Looking forward to getting into rust repair on the Vanguard Ute
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@michaelharrison500 thanks Mick, I'm glad you find value in them! Yeah looking forward the the progress you will get, and updates too!
@IanMichealАй бұрын
If you can get a cheap set of these heads for the clevo quote ``` stock 4V intake and mild CJ cam, the Cleveland produced 359 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 372 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3,800 rpm. After our baseline, we replaced the Elgin CJ cam and 4V intake with a Comp XE284H cam and Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap intake. The Comp Cam offered a .584/.588 lift split, a 240/246-degree duration split and 110-degree LSA. The Edelbrock intake was actually designed for the smaller-port, aluminum Edelbrock heads, but worked well on the larger 4V heads. pushing the peaks to 452 horsepower and 412 ft.-lbs. of torque. Given the flow rates, even this modified 351C was just scratching the surface of what OG 4V heads will support! ``` So thats what it would take to get to the 450 HP.. No turbo needed.. Now cost well that's the problem.. 4V stands for “four-venturi”, not for “four-valve” So 4BBL carb heads which you can get more easy in australia then the USA .. Anyways It's possible to do but you got to way turbo cost vs this is what you need to look into..Nothing like a non turbo clevo in the 400 range lol
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@IanMicheal thanks Ian for the info! Exactly what I was after, that's decent HP and I reckon I'll be back in a chance to win with this combo, I have no idea what heads are on the 351 currently, any easy way to tell? Doesn't it have a 4 in the corner or something? I can't remember haha
@nijov5317Ай бұрын
I have a zh Fairlane and in the process of going to remove the rust so your channel is really helpful and thank you so much helping me with my project 🙏 351 with a harrop blower.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Hey Nijov, ZH fairlane, nice! glad you found TMC and its helpful to you mate, best of luck and looking forward to progress reports from you! cheers 🍻
@russelblackwell6041Ай бұрын
You're a legend mate no rust stands a chance against the Terminator as for your mate give him a 5 second head start make a race of it 351 will win
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@russelblackwell6041 hahaha the Terminator 🤣💪, haha I think if Lee is building his engine I'll need the 5 seconds head start 😂, awesome comment though mate, cheers! 🍻
@afoolintheshed9929Ай бұрын
Cool man. Keep up the great work. Hope you’re Ford wins the 6pack 😁
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@afoolintheshed9929 thanks matey!! So do I!! Nothing beats a free 6 pack haha
@deankdxАй бұрын
new member, I stumbled upon your XP ute resto (blue) and your channel is pretty cool. currently watching the "car restorations" playlist, and found the gutter repair on the patrol particularly interesting, as i have a mazda van that needs at least the roof corners repaired that may be similar in layers also.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Hey Dean! sorry for the late reply, awesome that you have found TMC! yeah i would have a guess that they are pretty similar to most roofs, thanks for the comment and follow mate, hope to see you around more! cheers 🍻
@deankdxАй бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms did you keep the mangled front guard from the XP ute? it wastes a lot of time and energy, but I've seen some brought back from that (channel Carter Auto Restyling specialises in working with junk, is worth watching for metal work tips) Its always a nice surprise to get a reply, i still get messages about My videos which i only made to demonstrate a lawn mower i was selling, people like seeing the starting procedure to verify they were doing it right perhaps.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@@deankdx Hey Dean, yeah im not sure how many XP videos you watched but one of the episodes i fully hammer out the front guards to a respectable finish, it DID take ages haha, but was pretty happy with the result! yeah ,making videos is a good motivation for me, and the comments make it rewarding too! cheers mate
@rigelrogers5264Ай бұрын
Cheers heaps mate As a 22 yr old no money due to lack of work (disabilities) however thankfully I've just pickup an xe ute no running gear needs alot of work but hopefully you can help guide me along the journey of the restoration cheers
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for the comment! I'm glad you got a project mate, I'd be happy to help you as much as I can! I've got plenty of videos with information that can get you well on your way, but I am only a comment away with any questions you might have too, so feel free to reach out anytime mate, welcome to TMC 🍻
@goldshiftgarageАй бұрын
good video there Twisty, its sure coming along fast now. Looks like you n me will be doing the 6Pack challenge in no time. WB vs XW 😁 Keep up the good work
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Thanks Lee! Yeah pretty excited to get it completed.. bit worried what your engine build is going to be though, you have been very secretive haha, Holden vs Ford.. icons of Australia 🇦🇺, anyone wanting similar content to mine, go check out Lee at Gold Shift Garage for a beauty WB ute build !🍻
@raysanderson7865Ай бұрын
Nice work mate the rattle in your shed is probably the flashing. Keep up the awesome content.
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
You are spot on brother, haha it annoys me but doesn't happen too often so I don't fix it hahaha 😜, one of those jobs on the to do list 😄
@ryanphotostudioАй бұрын
Hey mate recently found your channel and you are doing some very good instructional content. Just a thought with that shed vibration- if you have a bit of left over CarBuilders sound deadener or aimilar lying around you can stick that on the offending panels in the area you think is the worst culprit and it will dull the sound right down and get rid of that high frequency vibration I reckon. Might be worth a try. Cheers mate
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Welcome Ryan! Thanks mate, thanks for finding TMC, that's a bloody good idea mate 💡, I think its the flashing flaps between the pop rivets haha, but I'll keep that in mind and thank you, cheers 🍻
@theaussienurseflipper.8113Ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel I prefer talking then some crappy music play really loud but that's just my personal opinion. Sometimes people want these late at night and they keep turning the sound up and down so that I wake their family up just a tip for you, cheers Graham
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Welcome to TMC Graham, glad you are here! I appreciate the feedback about the commentary and music, it is my "pet hate" too having to turn down music and back up for voice! i try to eliminate most loud noises but ill do further checks before i release to make sure, but i think overall most feedback has been that everyone like the talking too! so that's great, ill incorporate it more into my channel. thanks for the comment and joining TMC mate 🍻 ~Twisty
@theaussienurseflipper.8113Ай бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms thx mate
@LyelSainsburyАй бұрын
Is it true that you have to overlap the repair section to existing in Australia
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Hi Lyel, I think it's depending on state to state, I know WHEN you do an overlap repair it needs to be a certain lap amount (15mm??) But not 100% sure depending on what state. Maybe it's talking about if you are replacing whole sections that uses the spot welds and lap joins on all sides. I am not doing lap joins, terrible for future rust, I'll just go through engineering if need be to get it signed off in worst case. (Or do the repair well enough so it's not noticeable haha)
@RestoHubAUАй бұрын
Great job as always mate!
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Thanks legend 🙏 🍻
@minishoey784Ай бұрын
Awesome video again Legend! Can't wait to see more! Well done!
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Thanks Shoey! 🍻
@bazzra69Ай бұрын
Good job, love the voice-overs
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Cheers Bazzra 🍻
@john2ndnameАй бұрын
Good job...totally agree!..only cut out what you need to cut out!...PS sounds like a loose screw on that panel on the shed ...cheers
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Cheers John, yeah it makes it a bit easier hey, yeah could be a loose screw, I think it's the flashing somewhere haha .. was so frustrating 🤣 🍻
@russelblackwell6041Ай бұрын
Nothing better than to watch your videos during our Shytttt Victorian weather wonderful work as usual keep safe champ
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Thank you very much Russ, hope the weather gets better! Cheers legend 🍻
@michaelharrison500Ай бұрын
Great video as always The commentary was also great Those aftermarket panels look like fun But at least they’re available My 62 Vanguard Ute has no aftermarket panels available so it’s all home made Yes please on the shop course Cheers Michael
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Hey mick, thanks for the feedback and yeah sounds like a big project you have making all those panels, thanks for the interest in the course also, but the course will be in the Plainland, qld area .. is this somewhere you could get to in person?
@michaelharrison500Ай бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms cheers mate Sadly no a bit far away for me at this stage Oh yes the joys of non mainstream cars But hey they’re different
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
@@michaelharrison500 ah no worries, ill work on more custom shaping and stuff in future episodes if i can , that may help you a bit hopefully!
@michaelharrison500Ай бұрын
@@TwistedMetalCustoms it’s all good mate
@jamesreardon8585Ай бұрын
like the commentary mate
@TwistedMetalCustomsАй бұрын
Thanks Reardo, i swear ill get less awkward the more i do it hahaha
@ChrisArmstrong-ir3fg2 ай бұрын
Good one twisty, I like how you’re honest about the Ill fitting panel, and how you had to modify it to fit. I also like how you mentioned the relief cut. Keep those tips coming mate. p.s - sign us up for the shop class Cheers mouse
@TwistedMetalCustoms2 ай бұрын
Hey Mouse, will do mate, sounds like a plan! Cheers 🍻