Sometimes I look at what Fitzee starts with and think how the hell is he going to replicate that mess? Simple answer is one section at a time. His work is truely inspirational and works of art when done. Wish his shop was closer to me, I'd love to hang out for a bit
Another great tutorial 👍 my new favourite channel. You probably know this already, Fitzy, but you’re gonna get skin cancer if keep welding without covering up. Thanks for making these videos!
Man you're the first channel I've seen doing real blood and guts restoration work. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge with us! AWESOME STUFF
My brother just bought a Ford 1929 Model A. He asked if I could help with the rusted door panels and such! I’ve only been welding a couple years. Artwork and gates. I said; oh no! That’s a totally different animal there! I came across your channel Fitz! Now I’m like that little train going uphill with a huge load! I think I can, I think I can! Thank you so very much for being such an awesome teacher! It’s going to be fun!!!!!
You are such a great teacher, thank you for sharing your skills. I'm 64 and learned so much from watching your videos. Trouble with other people doing repairs is all you do is watching them go back and forth cutting to fit patches. Your method of placing over than cutting on a 45 is the best. I look forward to watching your videos.
I work metal too every video I see is new tip I had never thought of , you give me no option but to watch every video, and your work is too too perfect you deserve every penny you charge, you do more work and more perfection than most of us that I know of , great tips please keep making great videos THANK YOU
Fitzee you are the greatest! I have started to rebuild a rusty 1973 MGB and became overwhelmed with the amount of work and not knowing where to start. After watching your video's I have been able to gain confidence that yes it can be done and I don't need a bunch of specialty tools to complete the job! I have a entire cross member to change which was stressing me out, but now I have a plan in mind. The sills are toast but if I get that cross member changed I will have a good starting point to get me rolling! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
I have a 54 Chevy I'm going to need to do some sheet metal repair on after I finish up the mechanicals and have been incredibly apprehensive about taking that on. A metal-worker, I am not. But your videos, tips, and techniques make it appear much less insurmountable. Thanks for all your efforts.
I needed to make almost an identical piece but on a F100 using #14 gauge, my implementation with the rolled edges needed to change. It turned out better than I would was expecting, thanks Fitzee you give me help to make my own pieces.
I worked on patching 73 Chevy Truck hood today using your methods & the inside structure was rusted so I fabricated a piece then tacked it in using pulse method. It took several hours but turned out great. Thanks for your videos . Big help.
You sir are a true metal artist. You make it look so easy. And all the while you are explaining the process to the point where I can understand and see how it works out. 😁
Wow, Fitzee what a fantastic series of programming. I'm in the middle of a project involving a 1934 Austin Clifton roadster that was built into an Altered in 1962. I have most of the subframe for the body built but now I have repair bottom of the body where they just cut out the rust. Your videos have proven to be invaluable in this project. Thanks so much for your great work!
Ive been fixing rust on my wifes 72 Datsun 240z and Ive used some of the tricks learned from your channel to make the panel replacements. Your deserve so many more subscribers. The time it takes to do a panel justice sometimes go unnoticed. The trimming, fitting, retrimming, welding, grinding takes soo much time. You make it look easy!!!
Just rewatched this video. This exact cross member is missing the outboard ten inches each side of my Granddad's '68 merc pickup. What I take from this (and the Nova quarter video) is stop worrying about trying to patch with a single formed piece and don't be afraid to weld. I suspect this is where many of us amateurs get gun shy even if we're comfy with the MIG. There's a discarded hood from a seventy-fiveish Ford pickup out back here in the farm dump. I'm going to retrieve it today (that should be fun dragging out of the bush) both for raw material for patching the Merc, and to cut a few bits out of the contoured sections and replace them to practice a few tips that I've learned here on this channel. This is a golden series. Love the can-do attitude and little tricks. After watching you, I feel as if I've been tutored by an actual hands on pro. Perhaps not today .. (practice, practice..), but you WILL make me a better fabricator. A heartfelt thanks pal. One suggestion for future videos .. I suspect many of us shade trees are also arsed by the "how the heck do I get in there with the gun" problems: weird box sections and scratching our heads as to how the factory ever put that together, as well second guessing if what we've done will be strong enough. And fill. Anyone watching you has done it, and a lot have gotten pretty good as far as making it look good .. but are we doing it right? Lead is dead .. would love to see a polyester 123. Have we been doing it wrong all these years? Do the real guys use Crappy Tire quart cans, or is there some other magic?
Oh i slung my share of filler. Lol. Its one of the reasons i try to finsh off my welded panels like I do. A over lapped patch need 6 to 8 inchs to flow out the lap make it straight. Nothing worse then sanding filler and cutting threw a edge on the welded panel. As for the hard to reach areas with the welder. I look to see if I can remove something or get at it from the other side. It why I believe in doing repairs from the inside out.
accidentally found this channel and im absolutely glad i did, been fixing rust on e36 and honda civic eg9 and im impressed about how you do this work with so much quality, it inspires me to be more patient and learn more!
Fantastic video my friend. You have inspired me to carry on with my MGB GT which I have near enough completed. I lost intererest in doing it but your videos have given me the kick up the rear to get going.
A true fitter and fabricator, you certainly are, Mr. Fitzee. I'm loving your way of using minimal pleasures to achieve marvelous results. There's a lot to learn here because you work in an environment that much matches those of us that have had the fortune in finding your channel. There's quite a few expensive specialized tool hawkers (vendors) that would like to silence you, I'm sure. Again, many thanks for sharing your expertise.
Really nice work! I went to school for autobody, and loved doing restorations such as you are doing. Unfortunately, my attention to detail made for a slow worker in a fast paced shop, and jobs that didn’t last long. I’ve been a machinist now for forty plus years, looking foreword to retirement and again restoring old cars!
I be so Excited in a time like this whenever you Post a video it helps to Not only inspire but helps take one's mind off of all the crazy that's going on in this beautiful world thanks and keep inspire🤙👍
New to you about a week ago and couldn’t wait for work on the Bronco. Excited for it as I have been working on one as well, with another in line. I was debating ignoring that problem but now I know how to fix it. Thank you.
Great stuff!! You really do keep it simple and produce such quality. I have been applying these tips to a CJ5 tub I am rebuilding and they work perfectly. Thanks!!!
You just confirmed my learning from my own mistakes with some welding issues I've had, definitely worth the watch as im refitting and repairing my boat trailer at the moment. And i think it's definitely time i finish making my welding bench sick of doing it on the floor lol.
This channel is friggin amazing!! You do amazing work and cut right to the chase. I also have to do this repair on saab where the fram rail goes into the rear bumber. This is how I will do it.
I'm getting a 60 C10 going and it needed body mounts. Watching this laid it out in such a good way I built my own and they turned out quite acceptable. Good stuff man thanks.
You're advice to have more metal and trim it is golden. I had trouble cutting my metal too small and then it made sense when you mention it in your videos. Thanks.
I love the round bar and flat stock tool... Home made tools are the best. I could have a toolbox of just my home made tools... Glad i found your channel. I have alot of metal work i am doing now and just getting the hang of using my welder an like it
I am working on a stand for my grinder and vice. I want to do something cool. I have some wheels i can use and 2x4 steel... But want some kind of design
Sometimes I look at what Fitzee starts with and think how the hell is he going to replicate that mess? Simple answer is one section at a time. His work is truely inspirational and works of art when done. Wish his shop was closer to me, I'd love to hang out for a bit
Watching him always makes me feel like “yeah, I could do that”.
@@stevendouglas6593 I all but gave up on a project, finding this channel has been a huge inspiration
This channel is pure gold. One of the best channels on CZcams.
absolutely agree with you!! This is the kind of Pure Gold channel yt was built on!
Agreed
I agree Marcello.. Fitzee's work is top notch. Much to learn here. Thx Fitzee.
Second THAT.
I’ve learned so much in just a couple days of watching
Another great tutorial 👍 my new favourite channel. You probably know this already, Fitzy, but you’re gonna get skin cancer if keep welding without covering up. Thanks for making these videos!
There are few true craftsmen such as this gent nowadays.
Awesome work and tips. I can’t thank you enough. PLEASE keep the good job up teaching us your tips and tricks. Cheers from Melbourne 🇦🇺
I have watched many channels on metal repairs you my friend are heads and shoulders above the rest hats off to you sir 👍🇳🇿
Man you're the first channel I've seen doing real blood and guts restoration work. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge with us! AWESOME STUFF
My brother just bought a Ford 1929 Model A. He asked if I could help with the rusted door panels and such! I’ve only been welding a couple years. Artwork and gates. I said; oh no! That’s a totally different animal there! I came across your channel Fitz! Now I’m like that little train going uphill with a huge load! I think I can, I think I can! Thank you so very much for being such an awesome teacher! It’s going to be fun!!!!!
Yesterday I would not have tried that repair. After watching your step by step I would try it. Thanks.
Same feeling here!!
watching an artist at work , truly a master craftsmen .
You are such a great teacher, thank you for sharing your skills. I'm 64 and learned so much from watching your videos. Trouble with other people doing repairs is all you do is watching them go back and forth cutting to fit patches. Your method of placing over than cutting on a 45
is the best. I look forward to watching your videos.
I work metal too every video I see is new tip I had never thought of , you give me no option but to watch every video, and your work is too too perfect you deserve every penny you charge, you do more work and more perfection than most of us that I know of , great tips please keep making great videos THANK YOU
YOU ARE A WIZARD FITZEE!
You are also a fine teacher. Though watching and osmosis I can do a little bit better all the time. Thanks for what you do.
My God you are spectacular plus you're accent = I can't get enough, teach me my Lord 🙏 Fitzy
Fitzee you are the greatest! I have started to rebuild a rusty 1973 MGB and became overwhelmed with the amount of work and not knowing where to start. After watching your video's I have been able to gain confidence that yes it can be done and I don't need a bunch of specialty tools to complete the job! I have a entire cross member to change which was stressing me out, but now I have a plan in mind.
The sills are toast but if I get that cross member changed I will have a good starting point to get me rolling!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
Keep me posted on progress. I'm glad I could help
If I live nearby I’d go sweep his shop floor everyday so I could watch him work and learn his craft.
The scribe line against the black marker tip was great and so simple,thx
I have a 54 Chevy I'm going to need to do some sheet metal repair on after I finish up the mechanicals and have been incredibly apprehensive about taking that on. A metal-worker, I am not. But your videos, tips, and techniques make it appear much less insurmountable. Thanks for all your efforts.
Oh my gosh I just learned so much about sheet metal work by watching just this one video. Great stuff!!
I needed to make almost an identical piece but on a F100 using #14 gauge, my implementation with the rolled edges needed to change. It turned out better than I would was expecting, thanks Fitzee you give me help to make my own pieces.
"...on that infamous 45 degree angle." This very well may be the best channel on CZcams.
I worked on patching 73 Chevy Truck hood today using your methods & the inside structure was rusted so I fabricated a piece then tacked it in using pulse method. It took several hours but turned out great. Thanks for your videos . Big help.
I haven't been back to the Rock for 15 years and watching you fit and weld metal is strangely comfortable. Thanks for the videos, very helpful.
First you build a body rotisserie, great videos and camera work. I love the make do with what you have attitude on this channel.
You sir are a true metal artist. You make it look so easy. And all the while you are explaining the process to the point where I can understand and see how it works out. 😁
Love this sort of content, not silly hyped up content, just solid decent usable guidance
Wow, Fitzee what a fantastic series of programming. I'm in the middle of a project involving a 1934 Austin Clifton roadster that was built into an Altered in 1962. I have most of the subframe for the body built but now I have repair bottom of the body where they just cut out the rust. Your videos have proven to be invaluable in this project. Thanks so much for your great work!
I just can’t get over Fitzee approach to problem solving!!!!
It is so satisfying watching a genius at work! Please don't stop making these videos Fitzee!
dude! im addicted to this channel
Yo Fitzee. Thanks for the education brother! Because of you I've finally started on my 53 Plymouth. You the man!
I don't do this kind of work, but I can recognize an expert craftsman when I see one, and this individual is just that - a top notch expert.
Wow. This guy is good. Makes difficult things look easy and gives amateurs confidence.
one of the few channels I don't have to fight back drowsiness with. Great Information and I am learning so much. Thanks Fitzee!
Cant tell you thanks enough brother, it doesn't get any better than you.
Thanks, Fitzee, for fantastic work. I'm a shop teacher and deeply appreciate your craftsmanship with basic tools and machinery.
Ive been fixing rust on my wifes 72 Datsun 240z and Ive used some of the tricks learned from your channel to make the panel replacements. Your deserve so many more subscribers. The time it takes to do a panel justice sometimes go unnoticed. The trimming, fitting, retrimming, welding, grinding takes soo much time. You make it look easy!!!
It hurts me to watch you do this. Beautiful work.
Just rewatched this video. This exact cross member is missing the outboard ten inches each side of my Granddad's '68 merc pickup. What I take from this (and the Nova quarter video) is stop worrying about trying to patch with a single formed piece and don't be afraid to weld. I suspect this is where many of us amateurs get gun shy even if we're comfy with the MIG.
There's a discarded hood from a seventy-fiveish Ford pickup out back here in the farm dump. I'm going to retrieve it today (that should be fun dragging out of the bush) both for raw material for patching the Merc, and to cut a few bits out of the contoured sections and replace them to practice a few tips that I've learned here on this channel.
This is a golden series. Love the can-do attitude and little tricks. After watching you, I feel as if I've been tutored by an actual hands on pro. Perhaps not today .. (practice, practice..), but you WILL make me a better fabricator. A heartfelt thanks pal.
One suggestion for future videos .. I suspect many of us shade trees are also arsed by the "how the heck do I get in there with the gun" problems: weird box sections and scratching our heads as to how the factory ever put that together, as well second guessing if what we've done will be strong enough.
And fill. Anyone watching you has done it, and a lot have gotten pretty good as far as making it look good .. but are we doing it right? Lead is dead .. would love to see a polyester 123. Have we been doing it wrong all these years? Do the real guys use Crappy Tire quart cans, or is there some other magic?
Oh i slung my share of filler. Lol. Its one of the reasons i try to finsh off my welded panels like I do. A over lapped patch need 6 to 8 inchs to flow out the lap make it straight. Nothing worse then sanding filler and cutting threw a edge on the welded panel. As for the hard to reach areas with the welder. I look to see if I can remove something or get at it from the other side. It why I believe in doing repairs from the inside out.
accidentally found this channel and im absolutely glad i did, been fixing rust on e36 and honda civic eg9 and im impressed about how you do this work with so much quality, it inspires me to be more patient and learn more!
Man o man. U sure got this figured out. My hats off to u
Gotta say fantastic work. And step by step is so appreciated. Learning so much.
Fantastic video my friend. You have inspired me to carry on with my MGB GT which I have near enough completed. I lost intererest in doing it but your videos have given me the kick up the rear to get going.
Amazing...what an excellent teacher.... what experience and talent ....at its best ...nothing is ever a problem... never intimidates anyone..
Another fine job Fitzee , Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Brilliant stuff. Well laid out, and insightful
Fitz I've been in body business a long time i can't tell you how many little things I've picked up from you in a month thank you sir
Thanks again Fitzee . Your Craftsmanship is TOP NOTCH !!!
A true fitter and fabricator, you certainly are, Mr. Fitzee. I'm loving your way of using minimal pleasures to achieve marvelous results. There's a lot to learn here because you work in an environment that much matches those of us that have had the fortune in finding your channel. There's quite a few expensive specialized tool hawkers (vendors) that would like to silence you, I'm sure. Again, many thanks for sharing your expertise.
Agree one the best channels.
Can't recommend enough!
Thanks for doing this, you're a craftsman and a fine teacher!
Nicely done. That's how I was taught to do it in trade school decades ago.
You, my friend, are a magician with sheet metal
You are a true craftsman,Mr. Fitzee's.Beautiful work and very conscientious. Thanks. Your videos are great.
I am so glad I found this channel! True skills shared with us and to the point with no bs!
You are an artist, great work. Thank you for the education
Awesome! The information you present is so useful and accessible. Thank you.
That was professional quality work could not even tell at the end matched perfectly 👍👍👍
"Better to be looking at it, than for it", as my old Grandad used to say. Great advice. 👍
The tips are always good. Thank you, Fitzee. You're gold. All my best.
This channel has inspired me to get into welding and fabrication. Awesome job!!
I love the way you explain the stuff that you have been working on
Fantastic work. Thank you for taking the time to show us all.
Just go found this channel, and have no regrets. Pure gold! 🍻
Your video just gave me the confidence that I can do it. A BIG ThankYou.
Ive just got into your channel , absolutely brilliant , love your work. Cheers from the UK .
Definitely a labor of love! Great job.
Work of art! Patience equalled only by skill!
Love this series! Teaching myself to use these techniques to repair rusted areas on my 260Z.
Thank you for giving me the knowledge and confidence to do this repair.-
Thank you Fitzee, to get my brain working I usually have to see something done before by an expert, not an artistic bone in my body.
Thanks Fitzy, that is the best step by step tutorial to achieve what look like complex repairs with basic hand tools. Right down my alley!
Wow, You sir are a true craftsman!
Hat trick for you now Fitzee! My old 57 Chev sedan beeds a few of these too. Excellent job!
Thanks for another batch of good tips. I have a cross member to repair also
Really nice work! I went to school for autobody, and loved doing restorations such as you are doing. Unfortunately, my attention to detail made for a slow worker in a fast paced shop, and jobs that didn’t last long. I’ve been a machinist now for forty plus years, looking foreword to retirement and again restoring old cars!
Wow, this channel is a treasure. This is better than Christmas morning! Thank you
I be so Excited in a time like this whenever you Post a video it helps to Not only inspire but helps take one's mind off of all the crazy that's going on in this beautiful world thanks and keep inspire🤙👍
Thats some really nice work...you got a good eye for how things fit up...some folks do not....
Thanks for taking the time to share you experience. I always learn something watching you work.
That is so cool how you make these pieces, it makes a ton of sense!
You are still my new hero ! You have revived hope that i CAN complete my projects ...THANK YOU !!
Great, the best repair on youtupe so far i have seen
New to you about a week ago and couldn’t wait for work on the Bronco. Excited for it as I have been working on one as well, with another in line. I was debating ignoring that problem but now I know how to fix it. Thank you.
You're a genius Fitzee. Thanks for sharing the good stuff. 😎👍
It is so rewarding to learn something new from an absolute Craftsman!
You, sir, are a master of your craft.
Beautiful work!
Hey Fitzee! Thanks for posting all of these awesome videos. I've bee through several this morning. You make this stuff look so easy!
Great stuff!! You really do keep it simple and produce such quality. I have been applying these tips to a CJ5 tub I am rebuilding and they work perfectly. Thanks!!!
You just confirmed my learning from my own mistakes with some welding issues I've had, definitely worth the watch as im refitting and repairing my boat trailer at the moment. And i think it's definitely time i finish making my welding bench sick of doing it on the floor lol.
Nice job on that,looks awesome,friggin spotless.
That repair is spot on so much that once painted you would never know it had been repaired.
This channel is friggin amazing!! You do amazing work and cut right to the chase. I also have to do this repair on saab where the fram rail goes into the rear bumber. This is how I will do it.
id love to be able to spend a month in your garage learning from all of your experience and knowledge
Looks great ...six it under the truck never to be seen .
Truly skilled metal worker
You make this look so easy, thanks for the great inspiration!
Best one yet, Fitzee. Thanks.
I'm getting a 60 C10 going and it needed body mounts. Watching this laid it out in such a good way I built my own and they turned out quite acceptable. Good stuff man thanks.
You're advice to have more metal and trim it is golden. I had trouble cutting my metal too small and then it made sense when you mention it in your videos. Thanks.
You can also start with poster board for a template then transfer to metal.
I like that ih
@@SketchysGarage your talking about using the CAD system .. Cardboard aided design ..
@@randytravis3998 🤣🤣🤣 I liked that.
I love the round bar and flat stock tool... Home made tools are the best. I could have a toolbox of just my home made tools... Glad i found your channel. I have alot of metal work i am doing now and just getting the hang of using my welder an like it
I am working on a stand for my grinder and vice. I want to do something cool. I have some wheels i can use and 2x4 steel... But want some kind of design