✅Frame Repair in the Driveway with Great Results? Let's find out !!
2023 ж. 16 Жел.
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In this video I'm going to do all of the frame related repairs on this TOTALED 2021 Mazda CX-5 that I've recently picked up from Copart. As usual I will take you through my thought process as I explain why I do things the way I do and I will show you what it takes to get both of the frame rails and a strut tower pulled back into place step-by-step on my homemade frame pulling bench (A.K.A Frame Rack).
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If even half of the collision repair shops out there put as much quality in their work as you have in yours, it would simply be amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!!
It takes just a bit more to go from mediocre to good. But a lot of technicians out there just don't care...
Or get paid enough
@@fix206 Yes for whatever the reason they may have.. Keep up the good work Fix! Phillip Hall
There’s the issue of *time is money* and *good or fast or cheap* - you can have any two but never all threee For shops that have a daily minimum of things that need to get done, everything gets rushed and minmaxed. Meanwhile, this guy has all the time in the world and a source of content. That’s a great thing, just keep in mind that not everyone has such luxury.
Hey I'm viewing all the way from trinidad 🇹🇹 Great video I want a part 2 plz 🙏
You have been proving in time, again and again, that it's not the fancy tools, but rather how well you know how to use them. Thank you so much for more life learning lessons!
You are most welcome !!
I have spent 20 years doing exactly this and that frame machine is a fancy tool I thought the old body pullers that use a lip bolted down to concrete were slick but this is cool
Maula rakh hath hola
Ive not been at a loss for words in awhile, but.... dude.... inspirational individual right here.
I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I love the thoroughness you provide. I patiently wait for each of your videos. I have learned so much and find inspiration from you. Your problem solving skills are next level. I work on autos on my channel as well and appreciate how well your videos flow. Keep up the great work!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I love sharing the knowledge especially if it's helpful to other folks. Got a lot more to come!!
Absolutely ForceBuild , you said it!! Phillip Hall
I'm glad KZhead recommended this. This was well presented. There are different approaches to straightening a chassis but the tape, trammel and lasers are the final word.
I stumbled on this video and wow you're so brilliant. You take so much time, care, expertees into this. The simple procedures you take makes the chassis so perfect. I feel like I can definitely use the knowledge you've shared into my own rebuilds 😊
1960,s cut and shut crash repairs now 79 years old and reliving all of the measuring and double checking going on .. excellent home designed and fabricated pulling jig . In the 60,s I used a middle aged crash fabricator .. he only did bare chassis work . all of the engine / suspension/headlights and wiring had to be removed . he never did any work when customers watched . all he had was h sectioned girders set into the ground with a short bit sticking up . he attached his portapack rams and fixtures onto the girders . his name was Frank and he had a few acres of farmland property on the Nuneaton facing town called Bedworth . After a number of years I called around and found Frank sat in his favourite armchair gazing out of his bungalow window . He knew instantly once he heard my voice and always called me Wally .short for Wallinger . Memories .
Bedworth is a market town in the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire, England
You show that you don't need a fancy workshop and all the fancy tools/equipment to do an excellent job and it's possible to make your own frame rack. Your such an inspiration, excellent work! Whenever I get my own house I plan on doing work like this. Love the videos.
Absolutely, it just takes a little bit of creativity to make most things possible. No need for a fancy shop with $30,000 frame racks and paint booths... The same could be done right in anyone's garage, driveway or a backyard. Stay tuned for more !
@@fix206 The correct tools make a great difference but it also takes great insight to accomplish what you have! Phillip Hall
I mean he has a frame rail, laser alignment equipment, hydraulic pulling equipment. Various clamps. The thing that measures hole centres when there’s something in the way of the tape (forget the name, he did say in the video)……to be fair he has a pretty impressive setup, far more than most amateur home mechanics. Having said that, having the equipment is nothing without the knowledge and experience of how to use it. This guy is seriously good at what he does…..and the fact he can explain exactly what he is doing and why is a gift to the viewers. I want to be clear, I’m not trying to take anything away from what this man can do…..but he does have quite a bit of fancy equipment. No doubt he could probably make a pretty good job of it without any of the fancy gear…..but to get it mm perfect like this cannot be done with a tape measure, grinder and ratchet straps.
@@seshelbow336 Yes and to be fair to him, he has made most of this ‘fancy’ equipment himself (including the frame machine) further more, he has taken the time to make and post videos here on this channel explaining in detail of how he has made each tool. Phillip Hall
@@seshelbow336 Everything he has he made himself or can be bought up from Harbor Freight for less than $1000 total. He has nothing fancy that an average home mechanic WOULDN'T have, it's all easily affordable from Harbor Freight, he even buys some gear from there. His gear is not expensive at all. Only thing he didn't make was the frame tower, which can be bought used for a very good price. Only thing you're right about is the knowledge and skill but those are something anyone can gain overtime from a few projects in the garage/driveway. You learn by doing.
Looks like you got it all figured out and they’re actually doing as good a job as some of the shops do. I used to do rebuilders years ago when we had our dealers license built a rack and two towers used a Blackhawk unibody setup we were always driving rebuilders that were almost new for pennies on the dollar. I actually had a friend with a high end body shop that was shocked at how well my rebuilds turned out.
I always do as good of a job as I possibly can, even the cars that I'm not keeping, I cannot pass it on to someone else knowing that I cut some corners somewhere along the way. Always getting them done as if they were going to be my personal vehicles for years to come...
@@fix206 And the quality shows! Phillip Hall
Much appreciated, Phillip!
Pennies on the dollar sounds like a steal to me! I'm new to collision, and it just dawned on me how much cheaper it would be to just purchase a total vehicle.
The more I watched the more impressed I am!
There's a lot in framework to get it exactly right. Looks you have the technique worked out really well. Spend the time setting the car level and the laser centered and everything else falls into place (or is pulled into place).
You are 100% correct. It's all about the prep first, same as with paint work. If you did not lay down the groundwork everything that follows isn't going to be satisfactory.
Really great job!!! i never knew, that such a frame repair can be done in customers driveway.
I'm speechless seeing your quality of work and lucky to stumble on your channel first time today. Love your work and attention to detail, thoroughness. Keep it coming ❤❤❤❤🎉
Wow, thank you! You're welcome aboard!
Love this series! ❤️ Please keep them coming.
Thank you Robin, I got a lot more coming, stay tuned!
This is a lovely Sunday treat. Keep bringing em brother!
Haha... My pleasure, much more to come!!
Different way of measuring but great result glad you pulled the rails individually most people jump right into pulling at both and the same time even though the rails moved different measurements. Iv definitely learned more about my trade.
Great job there is so much to learn from your experience thank you for teaching us !!!
My pleasure! And as always I got lots more down the pipe !!
Always look forward to your videos keep them coming!!
Oh you know there is always more coming... Did you see how long your hair was in that vid?
My car body work skills are minus zero, i really enjoyed watching this video, i like it and i already subscribed, thank you ✌️
Love your videos. Love the details. Thanks for doing awesome quality work.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! I'm old enough to remember body shops used to have frame pullers. Also metric makes so much sense! Imagine doing this with fractions. lol
Maaaan seriously impressive, great to see a professional in his craft, blessings
Thank you so much 😀
This is art, i just wanted to live in EUA and have one neighbour like this guy to share knowledge haha 🙆🏻♂️
Amazing. Really love the explanation and attention to detail. I would trust you repairing a chassis damaged car over most ‘body shops’ 👏
Haha.. I appreciate that !!
I just “Found” your channel and I like how you explain what your looking for as examples of miss matched bolt holes. I’m subscribing because I don’t want to miss any. Great job on the body straightening
Thanks Bruce!! Much more in the works, stay tuned !
@@fix206 will do. And your very welcome 🙏
Very impressed. I had to fix a frame with string and a lift truck and chain. I think yours is much better! :)
Just subscribed. I love how you show how to do these big jobs without the fancy frame machine systems that the big money shops have.
Wow this is an awesome video, just what I was looking for, thank you so much for sharing, please keep the videos coming
Thank you! Will do!
Great work....especially on drive
This is seriously impressive!
Thanks man !!
I like the way you keep moving with no boring waffle.
Haha... I like getting straight to the point !
This video is Awesome! your professionalism is by far thee best I've seen on KZhead. You sir have gain my views for sure, keep up the great work you do, God shall bless you 🙏 an your family, Happy Holidays 😊
Thank you, I appreciate it!!! And happy holidays to you and yours !
Greetings from Melaka, Malaysia.Keep it up 🎉🎉
excellent work and explanation of the repair , could not be better. thanks a lot.
Glad you liked it 👍
Impressive precision 👍good job!
Thank you! I try :)
Excellent video. Excellent explanation. Excellent work. I am sending support and respect from Australia! Looking forward to many more mate.
Much appreciated!
professionals make it look easy ✌✌
Juat stumbled upon this video by accident. Ive alwaya wondered how this was done. Beyond impressed!
Thank you, I appreciate that!!
Totally amazing work as usual.
Thank you so much 😀
Respect, so pleased there are clever and meticulous people like you in the world .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you very much!! I appreciate it !!
You did a great job, I've never seen a job in such a great way 👍👏
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Wow, that's great work and enjoyable to watch. Where is part 2 of this please?
At first, I thought you're a 4 good auto body mechanic, and now you are a professional KZheadr!!!!!!
I try 😎
Some people just have IT Sir you do good quality work 👍🏽
I appreciate that !!
Really enjoyed your video good use of Lazers,and nicely explained, looking forward to your next video.
More to come!
You got my sub & thumbs up. Super educational great editing and very clear o the point!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that !!
U do a really good job Lazer is key show more people that Timmy c Bristol CT 💯
Well I think you did a beautiful job. I do collision work for a living. I've done automotive and I do transfer trucks now. In the automotive side I did the same as you I like to be precise and that's what you do. I don't like to shime or waller holes for it to fit . Awsome video
Thank you very much!! I would much rather spend a little more time to get things pulled back 100% into spec versus having to fiddle with bolt on panels trying to figure out the best way to make them fit...
In the 70s a body man did thes by eye with a come a long between two trees. It always came out good.
Excellent video👍
Sir you are a master in a beautiful craftsmanship! My respects and I will be looking into building something like you set up. Once again BRAVO!!! 👏
Thank you very much!
Sheer !!! Awesome Great work simple to follow you work great explanation of the measurements. Keep up the fantastic work . Cheers
Thank you, I've posted a new video this morning, more great information there that may be of interest to you. Cheers !
Excelente trabajo maestro 👍 saludos desde Honduras 🇭🇳👋
Muchas Gracias amigo!!
I just came across your chnnel by accident love your stuff
Caramba oque você faz é fantástico parabéns por tudo
The way he explained the diagram, I am not surprised if he should make his own car from scratch. you're a genius.
Thank you Andy, I appreciate that!
I'll give you my comment.. Wicked I love the way you did that .. Almost make it look easy
Haha... Thanks!
Nice work.
I think that kind of goes with the old saying, if you want it done right, do it yourself. However, not everyone has the knowledge, skill, or machinery, so. This was very impressive to watch.
Thank you! At some point I did not have the machinery, so I built it, I also did not have much knowledge and believe it or not most of the stuff that I know about the framework I learned on KZhead 😂 and I suppose skills come with time as learned knowledge is applied and perfected 👍
can't wait for the rest of the videos!
Next vid should drop by the weekend 😎
Dude You are amazing with your work doing all this in a Backyard 😊
Thank you very much, one of the goals of this channel is the show folks that you don't need a fancy facility or controlled environment to do jobs such as this one...
That’s a great job thus far. Great video 👍🇨🇦
There is a follow up video to this one, lot's more good info there... Here is the link if you're interested: kzhead.info/sun/m5WEnq2FrWJugWg/bejne.html
you did very well
Your hard work is the best of the best Your knowledge and taking your time Best work ever to be honest with you Great channel and content,, God bless And I’ll be watching your videos when you put them on,, Great experience goes a long way my man ,,,,, Keep the good work up,,
Working hard to bring you guys the best content that I can put out 👍
Excellent….And I mean excellent work!
Learned so much definitely subscribed!!!!
Welcome aboard!
Well done brother! -Trained Collision Tech
That’s a good job. You should open up some classes you make it look so easy.
O man whatever you do it is masterpiece thanks for teaching us
Denis, you are most welcome, thanks for watching!!!
Your work is amazing.
Thank you very much! I try 😎
Awesome job thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching brother !
Great work as always!!!
Appreciate that!!
Best automotive KZheadr, can’t wait for new video.
I try to make my videos as education as possible, thanks for watching :-)
Nice work on the car. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Its some checkpoint before the pull can start, good works 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Measure seven times, cut once 😎
This is beyond impressive, u gained another sub.. I’ll be checking for your videos
Thank you and welcome aboard !!!
This is fxcking impressive man. DAMN
The listing be like "Certified refurbished! 1 owner! No accidents!"
Whenever I do eventually sell these cars I always disclose the full history. Especially now with Carfax and everything it's not something that you can hide
Het is geweldig om te zien hoe jij dit doet 🥹. Bedankt voor de prachtigen video en informatie 👍👌 Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🇳🇱
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Good job 👍
Love the video. What a learning experience!
Glad you enjoyed it! More to come !
Awesome video! Very informative and easy to understand 👍
Glad to hear it!
Man you are amazing very talented! Good job.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it !!
Love your videos very informative
Glad you like them! Thanks from watching! I got much more in the works
top quality thinking .. that repair will drive like it came out of the factory .
This car has been on the road for a while now, tracks down the road straight as an arrow :-)
real good job! im impressed!!!
Thank you, thank you very much!! 🕺🏻
What an awesome job, wonderful.
Thank you so much 😀
Excellent work Sir,all done in precision and accuracy 👍 using laser to restore the damaged side fender,frame.where did you learn all these skills 😊
Another high quality video!!! 👌
Thanks again!
Great job thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
This guy is good i wish i could get out of trucking and do something like this
Start out by tinkering whenever you have some free time....
Great job bro
Thank you so much 😀
Now that the framework is out of the way, next is fitting the new panels and painting, not to mention a new motor mount and ABS unit and a bit of other tidying up. Looking forward to the next video.
There is a Russian channel that I follow where a guy mostly does framework and explains the process in detail. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't know how to even approach majority of these frame pulls. That guy is teaching me and then I'm relaying everything that I've learned onto you guys through my own projects :-) i'll have the next video out by this upcoming weekend !
So do I Bruce! Phillip Hall
@@fix206 And I know he will be proud of you if he sees this! He is a nice guy himself! Phillip
Funny thing you've said that, I actually built my spotter based on one of this Russian guy's videos. About a year or so ago he commented on my spotter video saying that he approved the build 👍 I borderline idolize that guy so getting a shout out from him like that was a big deal for me 😀
I learned some valuable information. Thanks. I also subscribed.
That's the whole reason why I make these videos, I love teaching you guys the stuff I know :-)
Amazing frame work
Thank you very much!
Your neighbours must love you
Daaaaang son, right on the money! You are like DIY next level, I got ideas from you I tried to pull without the hydraulic arm but instead my truck and tied it to a tree, couldn't get the precision and ended up taking it to the body shop. There is something to be said for the correct tools and technique 😉😆🤣💪
Having the right tools definitely helps. I built this frame rack few years ago and couldn't be happier, I've taken some of my cars to frame shops back in the day, but it just gets so expensive and top of that I have no idea how good of a job a technician is going to do. This why I get it done right, save money in the process and make a few bucks off of the videos that I make :-)
Awesome job. 👍
Thank you very much!
Brilliant I learned so much 👍👍🇬🇧
Glad to hear, this is why do these videos :-)
Good job man.
Thanks!