Gene Winfield is probably the most honored and most respected Master of car customizing in the world, and for the first time he is sharing his secrets with the world. Part of the three lesson series, in this lesson Gene replaces a rotted out lower quarter-panel and makes a wood mold so as to reproduce the original shape pressed in at the factory. Although Gene is performing a single project the techniques learned in this lesson apply to all forms of sheet metal work in auto restoration. By studying all three videos you should learn all of the basic techniques neccessary to form or shape any replacement panel or sheet metal part of a car under restoration.
Topics covered in this video include:
- Replacing A Panel
- Making A Pattern
- Making A Wood Mold
- Cutting The Fender
- Fit For New Panel
- Rough Trim To Fit
- Final Fit For New Panel
- Breaking The Edge
- Shrinking The Metal
- Welding The Panel In
- Making A bottom Panel
- Starting The Finish Work
- Cleaning The Surface
- Finishing The Project
- Final Finish
- Ready For Paint
Besides being a master of customizing Gene is also a master of teaching. Everything is explained in a clear and concise manner so that it can be easily understood by anyone. In no time you will be able to shape metal into any form or shape you desire.
Length: 1 hour 50 minutes
