[68addict]

I just watched the posted videos...great stuff please keep this coming!

[V8TV]

Great idea looking for used gear... when some bodyshops close, they liquidate lots of stuff. Just be sure the power in your shop is up for the task on some items. The spotwelder is a 230v tool, for example.

[V8TV]

Originally Posted by 68addict

I just watched the posted videos...great stuff please keep this coming!

Thanks '68 - we've got more to do on this car, so we'll share what we've got!

[brianberes]

Great stuff! Keep up the video installments us DIY'rs really appreciate the time you spend to put out these videos to show us what and how you do things during the restoration process. I would love to see your technique of hanging the doors and correctly adjusted them to get the gaps right. Also it would be great to see your technique when installing and adjusting the front fender and hood to the body.

We really appreciate the videos.
Brian

[V8TV]

Hey Brian,

Thanks alot for the kind words. We'll be posting more videos on this car... the quarters are next, and then replacing the rusty dash. It's good tech.

There's been alot of demand for videos on panel alignment. We'll see what we can do!

Thanks!

- KO

[V8TV]

We finally tackled the quarter panels on the "S71" Olds project. We were a little hesitant on this one, as the original panels were very nice save for some rusty edges, so we elected to just replace the edges with some quarter skins.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/496/43/

[V8TV]

The dashboards all seem to rust on GM "A" bodies, and the "S71" Olds was no different. We elected to replace the rusty dash with a piece taken from a rust-free parts car.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/499/43/

[V8TV]

The S71's body came back from the media blaster, and it only revealed a couple small surprises, namely a couple small holes in the floor. You can see the difference between plastic media blasting and glass bead here, as both were used on this car.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/536/43/

[SD421]

Originally Posted by V8TV

The follow up to the spot welding blog... here's some techniques on plug welding and using a commercially available electrical resistance spot welder on restoration projects.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/487/79/

Awesome info for us DIY's!!
On the flanger that you are using, what size weld are you making?

I see on the HTP website there are some to choose from.

Thanks again for the videos. It will allow me to tackle my 1966 GTO!!
-Don

[V8TV]

Thanks for the compliements! We used the 3/16ths punch size on the punch / flange tool, and when coupled with the HTP MIG torch spotweld tip, it produces perfect welds that are readily repeatable with little grounding. Keep in mind that the 2008 ICAR spec for spotwelds is a larger 5/16" plug, but that takes into consideration new cars being unibody and with thinner steel than 1960's era cars. We usually add more welds than factory to keep everything safe.

[65Mark]

I was hoping to see that 6L80E go in, too bad it wouldn't fit properly. I'm using a 4L80E behind a EFI 428 in my 65, and thought about the 6L, but I guess the 4L is the way to go. now if only you were using a Pontiac engine in that 66, it would give me some ideas.

[V8TV]

Well, the LS2 did come in a GTO, so it kinda IS a Pontiac engine!

[V8TV]

The S71 Olds gets a bath in PPG DP series primers... DP90 in black for the bottom, and soon DP60 in blue for the interior and exterior before filler work begins.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/540/43/

[V8TV]

The S71 chassis got tuned up with new suspension parts from Global West and Baer. The Negative Roll system is designed to keep the tires planted in the turns and provide smooth, flat cornering. It's going to be a fun car to drive!

Front Suspension Install:

http://www.v8tvshow.com/forum/index....0.html#msg1200