This is better than a classroom setting no nonsense and to the point

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks that's the goal not and try to waste peoples valuable time that could be working on their cars ;)!

@bryanclayton7008

Күн бұрын

@@carthageclassiccars very nice! Can't stand all the blah blah when I choose a learning video. Just the facts and the important stuff. Thanks for the "get to the point" teaching! Big cudos!!

Really want to do my own metal restoration after watching your videos. Love how you thoroughly explain the process with reasoning behind it. You really do make it look simple. Keep up the content!

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!. I think if you are comfortable at welding and have patience it is possible to be able to build your own. Good luck with your project and Ill keep trying to put some more videos I feel may be useful out in the future.

You may just have a very early production 74 that used the 73 specs. You make some of the best videos due to the detail and explaining things in a good natured way.

@carthageclassiccars

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, after talking to a bunch of people I think that diagram might just be off, but who knows maybe someone out there with a 74 that matches might chime in.

don't know what to add to every thing that has been said i enjoy all your videos and learn a lot from them but more more more videos lol thank you

@carthageclassiccars

6 ай бұрын

Haha thank you very much I really do appreciate it! I am working on the next video now, but trying to do quality over quantity and filler videos so thats the reaon why I don't put them out weekly.

Thank you for your video. I'm about to start a project on a 72 Nova. I am doing frame rail replacement, floor replacement, trunk floor pan etc... I will be making my own jig and your video is very inspiring thank you for that.

@carthageclassiccars

Ай бұрын

You are welcome good luck on your build!

Your attention to precision detail is second to none Rick, perfection! Can hardly wait to get my car to you lol! Great work buddy 👍🏼

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Skip

Great explanation on how to build a frame jig I built my with square tubing like the photos you showed, restoring 70 Chevelle I wish you were building a Chevelle

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I am hopeful to build a Chevelle down the road. I know a guy looking for the right car to possibly have me restore once he finds it so you never know. Thanks for the comment and I like the square tubing JIGs for sure. For the weight of them then can be a better option.

Recently discovered your videos. You are excellent at explaining what you are doing and why.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks much appreciated!

That's a seriously heavy duty jig. Thanks for sharing

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and Yes it might be a little excessive, but now I am able to jump around, pry, pull on the car and it might as well be ties to the floor as its not going to move. Thanks for watching!

Nicks garage could tell you. Love your work. Wish you lived in Az lol

@carthageclassiccars

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Looking back now the answer is the frame chart was a misprint as I still to this day see no differences and they all have shared Jigs

Thank you very much for this video. I'm getting back on my 72 Camaro restoration and will need a frame jig. Actually I've been putting it off just because I'm needing to figure out what I need. This really takes alot of guess work out of it. I cant tell you how much time I have looking for something that will level a jig. Now I just need to figure out the length of my jig, find some I beams and get some .035 wire. Thanks again, Russ

@carthageclassiccars

7 ай бұрын

Your are welcome Russ, good luck on your 72 build.

I know this is an old video but maybe a short video on how to read a frame measurement chart. And where each measurement point is on a car and even the names of the different locations on the car would be really helpful. I have a line on a great 70 GTX going to need a ton of metal work and frame rails. Want to make sure they are 100% right. Don't know many people around here that would take on a repair like this and finding a pro shop to do it would be cost prohibitive. If I build a frame Jig and can figure out the measurements I'm sure I can handle it with alot of patience and measuring 30 times each. 😂

@carthageclassiccars

5 ай бұрын

We will see what the future holds on something like that and will take it into consideration. Its hard to be very specific as most of these cars are completely different. I do a lot of specific stuff with measurements on E bodies, but that wouldn't help you.

Love the Channel. I’ve been building cars for myself for about 20 years now. I’m always ready to learn and your videos are very informative

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

I am glad you are getting stuff out of them thanks for watching!

im rebuilding a 68 firebird , this video really was helpful, great explanation, thank you for your time, just subscribed

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Awesome I appreciate the subscription!

These Videos are Gold!!!!!! Thank you!!!

@carthageclassiccars

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Good information.........thanks.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

Excellent video, thank you for sharing this…I am needing to build the exact same thing for my 71’ challenger! Mine was drag raced very heavily many years ago which twisted the body where now it needs to be remedied. Keep up the great work saving these cars brother! I do know that in 1973-74’ cars went to iso suspension which might have changed a couple of things but it may just be a different measurement due to different component mount points…I’m not sure about that but if I find anything I will let you know.

@carthageclassiccars

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and yes keep me posted!

As always, absolutely great content. Straight to the point with valuable insights! I know how frustrating losing video footage can be so really appreciate the time you have taken to do this

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am going to try and format the SD card in the future between videos instead of just deleting the videos I am hoping that's what part of the problem was.

This video may motivate others to make their own jig to get a project started. I found the video educational because jigs are not just for restoring cars.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

I hope it does motivate some

That is a super nice frame jig, I'm sure it will make putting the car back together much easier and faster great video this week keep them coming.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support and yes I agree with you. When they are supported and nothing moves makes it easier in the long run.

that's awesome thanks for the info.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

As always, very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

😎Love the class room, appreciate the advice and the step by step method and explanations ✌🏻✌🏻

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome thanks for watching!

I have measured the B bodies & believe they are identical, inner fenders and filler B body specific

@carthageclassiccars

6 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for the info

@bevmoore3316

6 ай бұрын

I lied Rick, this guy went a step further. Rust Bucket Restos, 1971 Cuda front clip episode#2 You Tube@@carthageclassiccars

Did you ever come up with a reason on the dimension change at the 73-74 break? The 74 Challenger also same just wondering if the front rails used until then were B body, then final year of production had their own? Nice work, by the way.

@carthageclassiccars

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for reminding me. 70-74 Challenger had no frame differences and the 70-74 Cuda frame measurements were exactly the same everywhere i measured. I put a 70 on this JIG after this car was done and it fit perfect. Don't quote me to be 100% accurate on saying I believe the 71-74 b body should have the same front rails and everything forward of the firewall I believe.

Thanks for another great video. I will be incorporating a K frame and pin locations from a car that has not been wrecked. So I can slide it under an identical car that has been wrecked. I hope it works out that the pin locations are accurate car to car off of the assembly line. If not, I'm thinking Adjust Or replace Parts so the car to fit the jig ??

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

Yes that is for the most part what I do with my JIG I have for the e -bod cars. I think you are on the right track and when I put front frame rails in cars that need them it has worked out well.

Hi Rick. I have a 1971 Cuda that i want to have a complete restoration done on. How do i get in contact with you?

@carthageclassiccars

8 ай бұрын

Send me an email to carthageclassiccars@gmail.com and tell me a little about it and I will get back with you, thanks

hey could you tell where I could get frame measurement charts?, thank you.

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

They come from all over depending on what car I am working on at the time. There might be some assumption here thinking you are looking for a ford maverick? I did a quick search and some guy is selling them for $10 on ebay for the maverick platform, might reach out to him and see if they will help you out. Honestly the popular cars, first gen F-body, mopar b-body, e-body, the mustang platforms are relatively easy to some by since so many are doing restorations on them.

@maverick9769

Жыл бұрын

@@carthageclassiccars Oh ok, thanks a lot for the reply. Thought there was a central place you were getting them from. I am actually working on Mercedes, thats why I was asking. Once again Thank you.

How would you support it if you were replacing a dynacorn trunk assembly

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

With the Cuda in this video I am installing a full trunk, tail panel, trunk gutters, wheel houses and literally the entire back section of the car minus the frame rails. So this is exactly how I would support the frame rails and build off them.

@twmotox

Жыл бұрын

@carthageclassiccars that's my problem. I know once I take the back section off I wint have the rails. I'm not sure how to support the car while I change it. I did build some temporary frame rails out of box steell and I may use those to support it

@carthageclassiccars

Жыл бұрын

@@twmotox gotcha you got the one piece dynacorn setup with the rails, I am tracking now. Look at my video 2 cutting out the rust on a f-body car. I remove the rails in that one and show how I try and build the rear rail JIGs. In a little bit I will go ahead and install them. Also on the e body cars use the shackle mounts and pin holes as mounting points.

@tonywaters3520

Жыл бұрын

@@carthageclassiccars Perfect. Thanks again

How much were you tweaking these metric chassis for dirt racing

@carthageclassiccars

9 ай бұрын

Its trial and error more going off bar angle in the back lower LR bar. Basically there was no magic inches on the chassis all 4 corners are on the jig with suspension in place and start with angle finders and moving certain points where you would get the certain measurements that has worked for my driving style. There would have to be a whole long drawn out video series on just that to actually explain my theories, most that come from lots of failures.

@slimpal1414

9 ай бұрын

I would like to pick your brain on this one day

@carthageclassiccars

9 ай бұрын

@@slimpal1414 sounds good

Yeah, but how accurate are the repro sheetmetal like Dynacore, etc?

@carthageclassiccars

11 ай бұрын

If you check out some of my full builds I think for the most part they are accurate. I have to pull and pry sometimes be creative but its a lot easier on a JIG to get them working well.