Craig Hopkins emphasizes the importance of supporting a classic car under its suspension pickup points to make sure it is stable before beginning your classic car restoration. He recommends only doing one panel at a time, and then teaches you how to align the door and replace a hinge.
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1:46Intro to Front Sheet Metal Install and Necessary Car Parts
Craig Hopkins teaches you how to mount front sheet metals on a car to get rid of a rusty mess. He briefs you on the new car parts you will need such as a hood, fenders, and hinges. You do not need new hardware, but Craig suggests you buy it to save yourself future trouble.
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9:32Classic Car Quarter Panel Final and Welding
Craig Hopkins runs down a checklist on how a car quarter panel should fit on your classic car, including using plenty of clamps and securing it with a final welding and rock grinder to level it out for a perfect repair.
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12:05Classic Car Restoration: Cut-Down Techniques
Craig Hopkins gives you different tips and tricks to help cut down the metal on a classic car panel without damaging the base. You must make sure to push the metal over weld, rather than attacking it, to avoid tearing the base metal. You will also learn how to get spot welds out. Use this…
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12:47Classic Car Detailing: Buffing
Buffing is the number one step done with a wool pad and the perfect fit system compound. Craig Hopkins provides helpful car detailing tips in this video. Also, he shows you how to clean your buffer and cut the panels by orienting the angle of the buffer, and then shows you where to put the…
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