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DIY Restoring and Replacing Roof Skin in a Classic Car | EP 11 RUSTORATIONS: 1972 Chevy Nova

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Rusty Window Repair:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltGJVfJdks8 👇🏼TOOLS, ACCESSORIES & RUST PROOFING BELOW 👇🏼 Never in a million years did I think the roof of my car would come off but it did. If you own a classic car the first I recommend doing is what we had to do: ripp your roof off. I know this probably sounds crazy, complicated and unnecessary but it's none of the above. The fact is these old roofs were not rust proofed, moisture collects and your car essentially rusts away from the inside out. Chapters 00:00 Episode preview 01:45 Inspection of roof 03:00 Cutting roof skin off 03:43 Process of melting a lead joint 04:00 Tools and accessories 08:00 Removing spot welds 12:10 Removing the roof 13:07 Inspection of the roof skin and condition of window channels 17:13 Plan for roof restoration and installation 20:00 Stripping roof (?window channels) with various tools 23:40 Rust Proofing metal surface 29:00 Prepping roof for welding 34:10 Roof skin prep (paint and welding) 35:20 Structure: adding support to window channels 35:55 Adding 3-point seatbelt anchor 40:19 Burnout 41:50 Removing sails & rust proofing 43:00 Eye injury (add picture) 45:45 Adding roof back 46:41 Wife welding 51:50 Welding roof 54:50 Next: Window channel restoration 👇🏼TOOLS & ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON👇🏼 Dewalt Drill: https://amzn.to/3Wvcbb5 Dewalt Impact: https://amzn.to/40KOdvi Bosch Corded Grinder: https://amzn.to/3EexEyF Flap Disc: https://amzn.to/4at4doX Center Punch Kit: https://amzn.to/3E4b3ox Blair Spot Weld Cutter: https://amzn.to/4g69cwY Air Chisel Kit: https://amzn.to/4js178q Air Hammer: https://amzn.to/4h59zsQ Air Belt Sander: https://amzn.to/3PHyTci Sanding Belts (Air Belts): https://amzn.to/4gbBHcq Angle Air Die Grinder: https://amzn.to/40wOVLk 2” Strip Discs: https://amzn.to/40tzLq3 3” Strip Discs: https://amzn.to/4gUlREl Cutt off Discs: https://amzn.to/4ji0RJc Drill Wire Kit: https://amzn.to/3CkBxBM Small Compressor: https://amzn.to/3WrHx2q Butt Welding Clips: https://amzn.to/3C8DPUC SCT: https://amzn.to/42raU8P Eastwood SCT: https://amzn.to/4jlKKdD SCT Drums: https://amzn.to/3ChFkQe C-Clamps: https://amzn.to/4g7JdFn Copper Sheet: https://amzn.to/40k0CES Tooliom Welder: https://amzn.to/42hEOfL Tooliom 10lb Spool: https://amzn.to/42sP2dr Craftsman Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/40wSQYy Sand paper 120 grit for Random Orbital sander: https://amzn.to/40FahHv C-Clamps - https://amzn.to/3SBeM1L Tooliom Welder: https://amzn.to/42hEOfL Tooliom 10lb Spool: https://amzn.to/42sP2dr 👇🏼 RUST PROOFING PRODUCTS ON AMAZON👇🏼 Ospho: https://amzn.to/4h0QhoA 3M Scotch Pad: https://amzn.to/4g2lGWp Eastwood Pre-Paint Prep: https://amzn.to/40FKoXU Epoxy Primer: https://amzn.to/4g6aUOU Eastwood Chassis Black: https://amzn.to/3PKmmVr Eastwood Internal Frame: https://amzn.to/4h8xEPG Full Face Mask: https://amzn.to/40DVlcG 3M Filter: https://amzn.to/3DYX6YY Weld-Through Primer: http://tinyurl.com/4keskbmh To sponsor or contact us: [email protected] Disclaimer: Videos produced by SUBDIVISION AUTO are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. All material provided within this website is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. The DIY instructions used here are used to simply breakdown projects to their simplest steps. Please use a clear mind and use all safety precautions while following the tutorials provided by this site. SUBDIVISION AUTO does not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this site and will not take responsibility of what you do with the information provided by this site. Viewers must be aware by doing projects on their homes they are doing it at their own risk and SUBDIVISION AUTO cannot be held liable if they cause any damage to their cars. Subdivision Auto may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links.

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