Craig Hopkins talks about a tool that he prefers to make the perfect panel – a 9 tooth body file. This sharp tool gives you control to sheer the metal off your classic car. It creates the perfect plane that gives a nice smooth radius. So add a great finish to your corners and more importantly a good, natural look for your classic car.
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6:36Welding the Wheel Panel on Your Project Car
Craig Hopkins teaches you how to fit and weld the wheel panel on your project car in the wheelhouse. He uses a spot welder even though a plug weld works just as well for this type of job.
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7:41Classic Car Polishing Preparation
Craig Hopkins prepares you to polish your classic car with 1000, 1500, and 3000 grit sandpaper without scratching the paint, and then shows you the sanding technique with paint sticks, blocks, and a water blade to get the perfect finish. Make sure all of your equipment is clean!
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15:42Customize Your Own Classic Car With Sheet Metal Fabrication
In this video, learn how to customize your own classic car! Sheet Metal Fabrication can be a useful and effective tool when you are looking to add customized exterior to your classic car. Mark Oja works on a rare, custom Blown Fiat and adds his own custom hood using sheet metal fabrication made from cheap…
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3:34Essential Car Tools
Craig Hopkins introduces the car tools you will need to install front sheet metal to your classic car. Some of the equipment you will need includes a ratcheting strap, screw driver, wrench, ratchet, sockets, hammer and pick bar. New hinges will also help make the hood fall in the same place every time.
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