I feel bad for this poor Charger...

[threewood]

I agree with not having a welder at that age. All I had was oxy-acetylene for welding.
BTW after 40+ years of welding and certifying in many types of welding in a fab shop and in the field--oxy-acetylene remains my preference for butt welding thin mild steel sheet metal.

I would have loved to have one of those as well and really want to learn to weld with one but full gas kits are expensive, even used ones on craigslist.

My Dad is all thumbs and never had the best tools so I made due with what I had.

 

[ws23jrt]

I would have loved to have one of those as well and really want to learn to weld with one but full gas kits are expensive, even used ones on craigslist.

My Dad is all thumbs and never had the best tools so I made due with what I had.

It is true that the setup is costly. Not to mention that one really needs to -OWN- the gas bottles in the long run. If not they are rented.

 

[gtxno1]

I think I saw that episode on grease monkey

 

[Mike67]

Well I understand everyones frustration that has had to deal with something like this...but I give the youngsters an A for effort! That can't be more than 16-17 yo..
Probably couldn't afford the right material or quarter panel. Remember no one was born knowing how to do this stuff and they arent inside on an x box or I phone...maybe they should have done some research but hey, they are certainly learning by trial and error.

 

[drobertson]

Well I understand everyones frustration that has had to deal with something like this...but I give the youngsters an A for effort! That can't be more than 16-17 yo..
Probably couldn't afford the right material or quarter panel. Remember no one was born knowing how to do this stuff and they arent inside on an x box or I phone...maybe they should have done some research but hey, they are certainly learning by trial and error.

If they can't afford the tools and quarter panel, maybe they need to sell the car. I'm only 19 - but I'm taking my time and spending money on the right parts and tools for my projects. I'm not rich by any means. But I do work hard, and that pays for what I need.

 

[ZR9B]

They at least tried.....would have been nice to see them try on a Chevy but what the hell....still glad it wasn't my car

 

[Richard Cranium]

BTW--going over the grapevine pass with this was kind of scary.

When you drove up Grapevine Hill, where you passing cars like they was standing still?

 

[ChrycoDUDE]

Yeh at least they're doing something other than getting into trouble...or playing GTA marathons. I'm guilty of doing something like this with a 340 Duster I had way back when. When bucks down ya gotta do it yourself, knowledge or not.
Flip side of this when they are finished with whatever else they plan to put this car through they'll throw it up on eBay for $20K......because it's a charger, rat trap or not....helper springs will be extra cost.

 

[WileE]

I'll chime in by giving the kids credit for their effort and ambition, something I feel is sorely lacking in the youth today. But, history repeats itself. I recall the adults calling my generation lazy, long-hair hippie freaks. While I was doing things like this in my tie-dyed shirt.

 

[SteveSS]

I say go for it kids. We were doing a cheap floor fix on my daughter's Camaro in pop riveted in a speed limit sign.

 

[Photon440]

Just some kids playing around with an old car, and learning along the way. Not up to most of our standards, but better than the rusty bondo they started with. I'm sure that as they get older their skills will improve and they'll have better finances to do things right.

 

[Bladecutter]

Yeah, better than being transfixed in front of a flat screen thumbing GTA & runnng herd over people on the sidewalks, racking points.

 

[451Mopar]

Looks alot better than other stuff I have seen. The work should actually hold up fairly well. At least they are not putting bondo over steel wool, or spray in expandable foam (seen it done.) I too wish I had a mig when I was that age. When I was that age, I had brazed patch panels on.

 

[ws23jrt]

When you drove up Grapevine Hill, where you passing cars like they was standing still?

Going up the hill with car in tow I had to retard the ignition to prevent knocking.
Going down the other side with no trailer brakes and fading drums on the charger was the scary part.

 

[Nick2317]

All I will say is yes its mediocre body work but atleast they are trying and they are interested in an old car not a new rice rocket or anything like that .......Im glad they are out doing that instead of twittering their fingers or staring at a video game screen

 

[RT K_line]

As long as you are not doing it to flip it and take advantage of someone I don't have a problem with their work. Good for those young men to even attempt something like that. You do what you have to. Heck I've made a brake shoe out of a piece of leather because it was going to be at least a week to order them and my scout was my only transportation at the time. So yeah we do what we have to sometimes.

 

[Bruzilla]

I really liked this video. Reminded me of how we did things back in the day. You got a rusted out car like that you didn't rush out to a body shop and give them your inheritance. Hell no. You and your buds gathered up what resources you had and got to work! Reminds me of how thankful we were for the Navy automotive hobby shop on base where we could get access to all the tools we needed, as well as being repeatedly corrected by THAT OLD GUY who worked at every hobby shop we ever went to.

 

[Kern Dog]

Yep--And jumping in with tools and material and a task --is a fast track for learning.
We can be told all day long what works and what does not but hands on with the proper amount of blood is lasting training.

I've done worse but wasn't stupid enough to film it or show anyone.
I have this habit of just jumping in the pool THEN learning how to swim. I've "self taught" myself on many things and while not everything I've done is perfect, many times I learn as I go and correct mistakes along the way. I applaud people that have the balls to take on new things. I'll also add that I equally respect guys that are willing to ask questions and follow advice when they ask for it.

 

[Kern Dog]

If they can't afford the tools and quarter panel, maybe they need to sell the car. I'm only 19 - but I'm taking my time and spending money on the right parts and tools for my projects. I'm not rich by any means. But I do work hard, and that pays for what I need.

While I do respect your pride and ethic, sometimes a guy is unable to find help and he just moves forward anyway.
You think the Pioneers of the 1700s had GPS and maps to guide them? No... They packed up their stuff and headed West. Many died but many lived to start new lives.

 

[hacksaw]

Yeah it's better they're out doing stuff, no doubt. It just really pisses me off, because somewhere along the line, my car was "repaired" like that with pounds of bondo over unskilled bodywork. It makes me feel bad for whoever has to fix it in the future.