Does anyone have a suggestion for a good autobody dvd. I've already got a suggestion for a good book, (Automobile sheetmetal repair by Robert L. Sargent ). Also I am interested in anything related to a 53 Chevy. Thank you.
Hey, I'm guessin' that you're looking for a dvd that deals in "real'' body & fender work, and not jus' the "putty & squirt" route. Both of the Ron Covell and Ron Fournier web sites sell dvds that deal with real metal work. For a dvd on the basics of straightening metal, filler work and the selection of paint materials and their use, check into renting a dvd from one of the online sites. Probably not alot of difference in any of these that would be available, quality/contant wise. good luck, Swankey devils C.C. "Meanwhile, back aboard The Tainted Pork"
Thanks Bro, you're right I am looking for real body work . Not a big fan of bondo! I will look into your suggestions.
A friend posted my short-version instructional video on the metal shapers site, entitled simple dent repair at the bottom of this page: http://metalshapers.org/101/index.shtml It shows how basic high quality dent repair can be. If you are on a slow connection, this picture album might help: http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980121727059 Wray Schelin has a video entitled dent repair and the shrinking disc: [email protected] John www.ghiaspecialties.com
Go to SmartFlix.com...they have a wide selection of how-to videos for rent, including Covell, Fournier, and many others.
I have a copy of the first Hot Rod library DVD, entitled "complete bodywork and sheetmetal preparation". It is excellent on installing a complete new floor, they used a '70 Chevelle, but should apply to any car. Also good on disassembly in preparation for rebuild. You are welcome to it for free, as long as you agree to pass it on to some other HAMB'er who could use it when you're done viewing it.
This is an excellent book. But keep in ind it was written back when labor was cheap (support your family on $1.00/hour) and parts were expensive. http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1638&itemType=PRODUCT And John Kelly (above) won't spam his own stuff, but he's got some real good videos of his own. Also, they reprint the 49-53 Chevrolet service manual (with 54 Supplement). It's very helpful in figuring out how to take your car apart and put it back together. You can get it from the Filling Station (or at least used to!)
MFS is the "Mad Fabricators Society", check out their website and dig their videos: http://www.madfabricators.com/dvd.htm Here's the preview of Volume 5: <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q3PJBQhi8nM&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q3PJBQhi8nM&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
Stomp n steer, I recieved the dvd the other day. Thank you very much. I haven't had a chance to sit and watch it yet. I guess I'll have to wait for a rainy day. have a good summer!
I realize this thread is a few years old, but wow! Great thread! I was searching for "instructional video" when I found this thread. I've got a few rusty cars I want to rebuild into Hot Rods, but I haven't ever done bodywork before. So, I was looking for some good instructional DVDs that I could learn from. These on here sound pretty good! Has anyone here ever seen a series of videos made by a guy named Kevin Tetz? Are they any good or are they a waste of time and money? I'm kind of leery about his videos because his website says he is the host of the TV show called "Trucks!" and most of those kinds of shows tend to just be glamorous 30-minute commercials for expensive parts, tools, and unnecessary products, all filmed in a state-of-the-art auto repair facility. Maybe they're good videos, but like I said, I'm a little leery right now. If anyone has any other excellent instructional videos, please add them to this thread. Thanks.
Bump of an old thread I got emailed a link to the Tetz DVD's today. Any input on those? Any recommendations? Thanks
Best money I ever spent on metal shaping (tools, travelling to the US and Europe a couple of times, books, dvds) is David Gardiner's (Mindover on here) 'Bodywork Restoration Tutorial'. Order it at metalshapingzone.com He shows various techniques, everything based on hand tools. Years later I still refer back to it regularly.
Two things.... First, another vote for Gardiner's DVD per BarryA - it is great Second, the Ron Covell stuff is all top-notch Third (OK, three things) do NOT NOT NOT rent from smartflix. They are lower than pond scum. They buy the DVDs from the creator at the retail price, then rent them out without paying the creator a DIME in royalties. They have evidently found a legal loophole and defended themselves against a challange, but just 'cause it is legal don't make it right! If they stay in business, the experts will simply quit making videos to share their expertise with us! Don't do it!
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