Fabbin with Fitzee on a Saturday night, I knew I didn't buy storm chips for nothing. Another great tutorial👍👍. Good job brother. Truck Owner: So Fitzee, how are you planning on fixing my truck with all that rust? Fitzee : First...,I'm going to lay out the two bumpers and then make the part that fits between them using this piece of rust as a template..
FITZEE, EACH OF YOUR VIDEOS ARE LIKE PEEKING OVER THE SHOULDER OF A TRUE MASTER!! THE WORK YOU CREATE IS EXQUISITE!! EACH VIDEO IS AS IMPRESSIVE AS THE ONE BEFORE, DONT KNOW HOW YOU DO IT! YOU MAKE IT SEEM EASY!
By far the best auto restoration channel on RUclips.... Thanks' so much Fitzee, I have learned so much for my own project from you uploads, best regards from Scotland
Thanks so much for your tricks,tips and professional advice. Today I watched video twice before repairing the door on my rusty C10 The only videos on RUclips that will coach you to complete a professional job. Thanks Fizee Ian Downunder
Watching young Fitzee reminds me of this story of a boilermaker who was hired to fix a huge steamship boiler system that was not working well. After listening to the engineer’s description of the problems and asking a few questions, he went to the boiler room. He looked at the maze of twisting pipes, listened to the thump of the boiler and the hiss of the escaping steam for a few minutes, and felt some pipes with his hands. Then he hummed softly to himself, reached into his overalls and took out a small hammer, and tapped a bright red valve one time. Immediately, the entire system began working perfectly, and the boilermaker went home. When the steamship owner received a bill for one thousand dollars, he became outraged and complained that the boilermaker had only been in the engine room for fifteen minutes and requested an itemized bill. So the boilermaker sent him a bill that reads as follows: For tapping the valve: $.50 For knowing where to tap: $999.50 TOTAL: $1,000.00
Incredible craftsmanship. What I like best is showing us you don't need a Pullmax, English wheel, shrinker/stretcher, and all the other fancy stuff to do good work. Watch the shows and you'll be convinced you can't build a decent car without $50,000 worth of specialized equipment beyond the basics.
Ha ha ha! "That's hot so don't touch, Tony!" I give a lot of credit for catching yourself before actually doing it because I would have remembered too late. It never gets old watching your cutting, welding and grinding techniques. Some may think it's boring but to me it's like watching an artist at work. You know, like Bob Ross from PBS here in the states. Who didn't love to watch him work, even if he was simply clearing his brush of paint by slapping it against his easel leg? You got to think he made a pretty good living just out of being on TV. That's why I like to watch you, Tony. Your work is therapeutic. Thanks for the tips!
Tony, as much artistic time as you put into a specific area, like the bottom of the door & then the rest of the work on the car. You should be paid, like the artist you are. Millions
Over here in BC when I go to repair the body on my ‘49 Willys pickup I’m gonna be saying “cut ‘n’ butt” with a maritime accent and a smile. Thanks Fritzee!
What's better than watching this ? taking it and putting it to use...I used the socket to make the curve on a door bottom I am working...already was using the hammer & chisel for straight. Well done, educational and entertaining.
Fitzee, you just tack together some pieces of sheet metal from a locker. Then cut off anything that doesn't look like a car and cut-n-butt what's left. You're a metal miracle worker. Outstanding!! You are the King of the Newfies!
Professor fitz doesn't stop for spring break boys and girls!!! So put on your thinking caps, and roll up your sleeves and prepare to get busy!!! Thanks again professor!!!
Fitzee, thank you so much for your channel! I have learned metal fab and sheet metal MIG welding from you exclusively. Just finished a rather complex repair to a door bottom on my 71 VW bus by taking it one step at a time, keeping things simple and using simple tools. You are a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Keep the videos coming please. Thom
Wanted to thank you. Followed this video to rebuild the tailgate bottom on my sister's 2011 Ford Escape. Worked great. Not as clean as yours but made the back and the skin with the seams just as you showed. Looks factory! Thanks so much for this video.
One glance at that door a I said Datsun 620. Can’t miss with that body line in the top corner. Always liked those trucks for that body line. My favourite Datsun truck. Nice work on that. I’ve worked on more rusty Datsun’s than I care to remember mostly Roadsters , 510’s and trucks. Cut , fabricate , weld and repeat.
I can tell that you have a serious passion for that little Datsun truck, most people would have junked it with all that damage, your work is second to none and I appreciate watching a pro doing fantastic work, keep em coming and I'll keep watching 👀 👏 👍
I made a switch on my life because I a have a hobby with old cars. 😂😂 I am amolst ready with gathering a bounch of tools en learning welding. You are for sure a big source of inspiration, keep on sharing 😉👍👍
What I love the best about your channel is that you use tools that the average guy could have in his shop. I have access to almost all of the tools that you use and now I just gotta get my ass in gear and actually do the work. Great job Sir!
I’m new to your channel. Just like to say thankyou for sharing your knowledge. You show that we do not need a shop full of expensive kit to get great results. Just skill and patience. Shame you can’t buy those.
This will help a ton with my 78 Fairmont wagon. A couple of the doors are really ruff at the bottom and you are helping to build my confidence to repair them. Some of your other videos about Patches opened my eyes to potentially using the old damaged hatch for some of the corner repairs on the door. I also used some of your tricks to make some plates to fix the rotted cab mount perches on my 88 GMC 2500 work truck. Thank you Fittzy!!
Always nice to see how you systematically work through pretty involved sheet metal repairs like this one. On top of that, using simple tools, and talking through every step of the process. Thank you, Fitzee, I bring along a few of your tips and tricks to the garage nowadays!
A true master craftsman. Always nice to see how the pros do it. Thanks for posting. Now if you just lived next door to me that would really be awesome !
I always considered myself a reasonably competent fabricater and for the last 27 years managed well but the trick and tips I've learnt from your videos have made my life so much easier. Thank you sir, you're a star
In your defense, up until the past decade or so, these tips were only things that you could pick up over time by knowing other pros. How lucky are we now, that you can go online and gain a ton of advice from so many professionals
So glad you produce this material. By your generosity I'm having a wonderful hobby of restoration on my old pickups and hot rods that others may have scrapped. I can't THANK you enough !!😄
The tips are fantastic! Love comming back here and watch the work you do. You make it look, not easy, but managable for anyone with some mecanical skills :) .
Great tutorial for a very common rust problem. I think I am going out tomorrow and pour some oil inside my truck doors to try and avoid this problem for as long as I can!!!!
Great tip about rolling your fingers behind the dolly when tapping the edge. I hate having to use filler on fresh metal to fix all the small dents made by the dolly. Thanks Fitzee
well I finely got my 1980 Datsun, which needs a bit of welding on the bottom of the door. Your Video sure gave me some great tips on getting it fix myself .
Fitzee, the tips are always good! Thanks for taking all the extra time to share the steps and the attention to details that makes a Fitzee’s Fabrications work top notch. We can all aspire to get such a compliment as “ I’m happy with that one” !
Thanks Tony, Let's all acknowledge & appreciate that your producing these videos adds a lot of hours to the work itself. Some years ago, pre-mig, I did exactly this job on a door on my car - all the welding was done with my stick welder and 2 attachments: a carbon arc torch for brazing & a Kellarc impulse welder (I had got to know Vic Keller the inventor!) for the finer bits. It's great to learn so much from you and to be reminded of useful stuff forgotten or not spotted as adaptable to new jobs.
I must admit the door looked so daunting and I thought how on earth would I tackle it, where would I even begin? However, the way you break it down into small manageable sections is amazing, it really gives an average Joe like me a lot of confidence!!! Once again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
I've been binge watching your videos while recovering from surgery. I have to say "I have finally found someone who does sheet metal like I do..."The right way"! Great work.
Self praise is no praise ehh, post some of you’re sheet metal work videos here and we can judge them, I guarantee you you’re not a patch on this man’s work
Hey Fitz greetings from Australia. After watching your Stang hood scoop vid when it ist come out while doing a random troll on the tube, a long gap ensued as i gobble up content like starving wild animal, I reengaged with your channel with gusto watching a dozen plus in quick succession only to realize how advanced your skill set is. I'm subscribed now and now have a completely different approach when it comes to rust repair. This part of restoration over here will account for a huge chunk of budget if you have this work done professionally in Australia. Here, concourse paint 15 years ago started at around 40k usd so its no wonder guys embrace your efforts when it comes to the diy approach. Deepest thanks to you and your family for sharing your many years of rust sweat and tears.
Canadian Tire, yes sir. Although they are loosing their focus from car stuff, they are still a nice place to hang out at for exploration of tools you could get next. Lower door skins, I'll have to do these on my 914. Thanks for the teachings.
Bullet Side! Love these old Datsun's. Great work bringing her back to glory Fitzee
One of the "Greatest" how to guys on the internet (RUclips)......Thanks Fitzee!
Who else gives Fitzee a thumbs up before they watch the video? 😎👍
Lol, i do that too!......and leave my appreciation comments.
Yup I did, just like to know there’s a nuter wun fer us. Never can wait for another one to come up.
You know its going to be good straight off..
always do!
Always.
Once again, many thanks for passing your knowledge on to another generation and for teaching us old dogs new tricks, as well !
Fabbin with Fitzee on a Saturday night, I knew I didn't buy storm chips for nothing. Another great tutorial👍👍. Good job brother.
Truck Owner: So Fitzee, how are you planning on fixing my truck with all that rust?
Fitzee : First...,I'm going to lay out the two bumpers and then make the part that fits between them using this piece of rust as a template..
Hahaha.
LOL good one!
I'm sticking around, the highlight to my Saturday.
Hate to burst your bubble friend but...
It's Sunday already 😔
@@martincarroll5405 Not in the UK, still got a couple of hours to go 😉
I'm way over here in Newfoundland. Lots of Saturday left yet. Lol
Sunday late rvo here in aust
FITZEE,
EACH OF YOUR VIDEOS ARE LIKE PEEKING OVER THE SHOULDER OF A TRUE MASTER!!
THE WORK YOU CREATE IS EXQUISITE!!
EACH VIDEO IS AS IMPRESSIVE AS THE ONE BEFORE, DONT KNOW HOW YOU DO IT!
YOU MAKE IT SEEM EASY!
By far the best auto restoration channel on RUclips.... Thanks' so much Fitzee, I have learned so much for my own project from you uploads, best regards from Scotland
Thanks so much for your tricks,tips and professional advice. Today I watched video twice before repairing the door on my rusty C10
The only videos on RUclips that will coach you to complete a professional job. Thanks Fizee
Ian Downunder
It's amazing to see metal that most people would write off as trash get saved. Thank you Tony for another great video!
Where would get a rust free door for a '72 Datsun pickup in Newfoundland?
My orange '77 was more rusty than this in 1983! 😂
Watching young Fitzee reminds me of this story of a boilermaker who was hired to fix a huge steamship boiler system that was not working well.
After listening to the engineer’s description of the problems and asking a few questions, he went to the boiler room. He looked at the maze of twisting pipes, listened to the thump of the boiler and the hiss of the escaping steam for a few minutes, and felt some pipes with his hands. Then he hummed softly to himself, reached into his overalls and took out a small hammer, and tapped a bright red valve one time. Immediately, the entire system began working perfectly, and the boilermaker went home.
When the steamship owner received a bill for one thousand dollars, he became outraged and complained that the boilermaker had only been in the engine room for fifteen minutes and requested an itemized bill. So the boilermaker sent him a bill that reads as follows:
For tapping the valve: $.50
For knowing where to tap: $999.50
TOTAL: $1,000.00
That’s deep , my friend is a boilermaker ...... humble guy but good at his shit !!!
Your boiler maker story is a copy of the story of Charles Steinmentz and Henry Fords generator.
that is classic ..the story got me 2 read more lol u deserve a medal bravo bro
@@mariner4055 also a old saw mill story I heard with all the duct work for saw dust ..
Fitzee needs his own netflix show.
Rust brothers have nothing on this man. Thanks for your tips and tricks 👌👌👌
Wouldn't do well, not enough drama and too much actual talent.
No, he needs main stream. Ronnie.
@@brdnsky6417 no because i probably wont get it in Australia then lol
Rust bros suck.
Motortrend would be better
"Anyone can make the outside look good" ah ha ha ha ha......
Loved the "bend over flange with the ruler in it for spacing" Brilliant !
Incredible craftsmanship. What I like best is showing us you don't need a Pullmax, English wheel, shrinker/stretcher, and all the other fancy stuff to do good work. Watch the shows and you'll be convinced you can't build a decent car without $50,000 worth of specialized equipment beyond the basics.
Ha ha ha! "That's hot so don't touch, Tony!" I give a lot of credit for catching yourself before actually doing it because I would have remembered too late.
It never gets old watching your cutting, welding and grinding techniques. Some may think it's boring but to me it's like watching an artist at work. You know, like Bob Ross from PBS here in the states. Who didn't love to watch him work, even if he was simply clearing his brush of paint by slapping it against his easel leg? You got to think he made a pretty good living just out of being on TV. That's why I like to watch you, Tony. Your work is therapeutic. Thanks for the tips!
You bet "we're stickin' around!" ... best of the best here every week!
Tony, as much artistic time as you put into a specific area, like the bottom of the door & then the rest of the work on the car. You should be paid, like the artist you are. Millions
Over here in BC when I go to repair the body on my ‘49 Willys pickup I’m gonna be saying “cut ‘n’ butt” with a maritime accent and a smile. Thanks Fritzee!
This channel is the only reason ill be attempting any rust repairs. Thank you so much for the information AND entertainment.
I was watching this video and I was thinking: "no way he can reproduce that corner" and you did it, just like magic!! You are a genius!!
So awesome. I have a 1950 pontiac hardtop that has a bit of lower area cancer. Your videos give me hope for her.
What's better than watching this ? taking it and putting it to use...I used the socket to make the curve on a door bottom I am working...already was using the hammer & chisel for straight. Well done, educational and entertaining.
Fitzee, you just tack together some pieces of sheet metal from a locker. Then cut off anything that doesn't look like a car and
cut-n-butt what's left. You're a metal miracle worker. Outstanding!! You are the King of the Newfies!
Professor fitz doesn't stop for spring break boys and girls!!! So put on your thinking caps, and roll up your sleeves and prepare to get busy!!! Thanks again professor!!!
You Sir, are the BEST of the BEST! Another great video with super insights. God bless you, Tony!
Fitzee's the man with mad metal skillz
I'm guilty of falling asleep in class last night and not because of the content. Came back this morning and made up the class.
👍👍👍👍👍
I’m pretty sure Tony could build a truck from the bottom up with a hammer and a vice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Fitzee, thank you so much for your channel! I have learned metal fab and sheet metal MIG welding from you exclusively. Just finished a rather complex repair to a door bottom on my 71 VW bus by taking it one step at a time, keeping things simple and using simple tools. You are a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Keep the videos coming please.
Thom
Forgot how good this was. Lots of good tech and good fun.
Love that old ginormous vise. You just can't find them anymore.
Your videos are a tremendous help. Now I have a chance of saving a door and vehicle because parts isn't available anymore.
So interesting the way you give an answer to this complicated problems.
Thanks for the opportunity to see your job!
Congrats
Se you soon Fitzee!
With you bondos companies are getting broken. Nice work. Greetings from Argentina!!!
Great video and awesome tips Tony! Glad to see the cat came to approve of your work again lol!
Another masterclass in sheetmetal repair. Thanks for the excellent video Tony.
My eyes are burnt from watching your all your playlist. 😎😜👍
Wanted to thank you. Followed this video to rebuild the tailgate bottom on my sister's 2011 Ford Escape. Worked great. Not as clean as yours but made the back and the skin with the seams just as you showed. Looks factory! Thanks so much for this video.
When you see someone do something that you know is hard and they make it look easy they are a master.
Thanks for explaining how you get into the 90’s. You make it seem really easy. The master at work.
Best door skin repair video on RUclips.
One glance at that door a I said Datsun 620. Can’t miss with that body line in the top corner. Always liked those trucks for that body line. My favourite Datsun truck.
Nice work on that.
I’ve worked on more rusty Datsun’s than I care to remember mostly Roadsters , 510’s and trucks.
Cut , fabricate , weld and repeat.
Fitzee is a metal magician.
I can tell that you have a serious passion for that little Datsun truck, most people would have junked it with all that damage, your work is second to none and I appreciate watching a pro doing fantastic work, keep em coming and I'll keep watching 👀 👏 👍
Another good job Fitzee. You showed us a lot. Thank you. Like your new gloves. Living a little. HA HA Ronnie.
Love this channel ! Just hand tools and a vision !! Not everyone can get plasma tables and power hammers 👍👍
Are you kidding? Fitzee is the BEST! Nobody does R&R like he does!
There's always an essential tip you'd wished you'd known about on the previous 5 projects. Door aligning......love it
Dam Fitzee your the best! You make everything look like factory.
It's always good replace or check the pins and bushings as the starting point. I'm glad you touched on that.
I made a switch on my life because I a have a hobby with old cars. 😂😂 I am amolst ready with gathering a bounch of tools en learning welding. You are for sure a big source of inspiration, keep on sharing 😉👍👍
if only once I could weld like you do!!! thank you, each time i see your videos, I learn something!
Just found your channel earlier this week and it has helped my gain confidence that I can do this on my own. Thank you
Perfect timing, got to start doing the door bottoms on my daughter’s Cherokee. Thx
What I love the best about your channel is that you use tools that the average guy could have in his shop. I have access to almost all of the tools that you use and now I just gotta get my ass in gear and actually do the work.
Great job Sir!
Absolutely amazed by your skill..videos end way too quickly. Thanks for sharing.
I’m new to your channel. Just like to say thankyou for sharing your knowledge. You show that we do not need a shop full of expensive kit to get great results. Just skill and patience. Shame you can’t buy those.
A true craftsman at work , you make it 👀 easy. Thank you for sharing Fitz.
This will help a ton with my 78 Fairmont wagon. A couple of the doors are really ruff at the bottom and you are helping to build my confidence to repair them. Some of your other videos about Patches opened my eyes to potentially using the old damaged hatch for some of the corner repairs on the door. I also used some of your tricks to make some plates to fix the rotted cab mount perches on my 88 GMC 2500 work truck. Thank you Fittzy!!
Once again, most impressive! Thankyou for being so good as to record this and share it with the world. Good man!
Fitzee, thanks for continuing your excellent series of tutorials.
Can never get enough door practice, thank you!
Always nice to see how you systematically work through pretty involved sheet metal repairs like this one. On top of that, using simple tools, and talking through every step of the process. Thank you, Fitzee, I bring along a few of your tips and tricks to the garage nowadays!
A true master craftsman. Always nice to see how the pros do it. Thanks for posting. Now if you just lived next door to me that would really be awesome !
I always considered myself a reasonably competent fabricater and for the last 27 years managed well but the trick and tips I've learnt from your videos have made my life so much easier. Thank you sir, you're a star
In your defense, up until the past decade or so, these tips were only things that you could pick up over time by knowing other pros. How lucky are we now, that you can go online and gain a ton of advice from so many professionals
Another unreal success. Need to be able to give more than one thumbs up.
So glad you produce this material. By your generosity I'm having a wonderful hobby of restoration on my old pickups and hot rods that others may have scrapped. I can't THANK you enough !!😄
Hi Tony I am busy with all my doors. This is exactly what I have to do to them and this helps so much.
The tips are fantastic! Love comming back here and watch the work you do. You make it look, not easy, but managable for anyone with some mecanical skills :) .
Just what I'm about to do, timing is everything, thanks...
skills you got my man, wish I lived closer id be a good 57yr old apprentice.
Great tutorial for a very common rust problem. I think I am going out tomorrow and pour some oil inside my truck doors to try and avoid this problem for as long as I can!!!!
Fabulous work Fitzee! Wow. So many good ideas. Thanks.
Always a pleasure watching how you are doing things. I pick up alot of tips and tricks. Well done
Great tip about rolling your fingers behind the dolly when tapping the edge. I hate having to use filler on fresh metal to fix all the small dents made by the dolly. Thanks Fitzee
well I finely got my 1980 Datsun, which needs a bit of welding on the bottom of the door. Your Video sure gave me some great tips on getting it fix myself .
The 10,000 man hour 72 Datsun pickup. Great work.
Fitzee, the tips are always good! Thanks for taking all the extra time to share the steps and the attention to details that makes a Fitzee’s Fabrications work top notch. We can all aspire to get such a compliment as “ I’m happy with that one” !
how to form metal without spending a fortune on equipment! Thanks for primitive but practical efforts!
Thanks Tony, Let's all acknowledge & appreciate that your producing these videos adds a lot of hours to the work itself. Some years ago, pre-mig, I did exactly this job on a door on my car - all the welding was done with my stick welder and 2 attachments: a carbon arc torch for brazing & a Kellarc impulse welder (I had got to know Vic Keller the inventor!) for the finer bits.
It's great to learn so much from you and to be reminded of useful stuff forgotten or not spotted as adaptable to new jobs.
i wish i had your brain when it comes to fabricating and attention to detail is awsome super job
There's so much to love and admire - for me today it's the coordinating green electrical tape on the finger injury and the hammer handle! Love it!
Brings back some great memories and love your craftsmanship. Great work enjoy your videos. Respectfully Archie from Grafton Ontario
Love your work fittzie number one on the net fabrication 💪🏼👌🏼👍🏽🇦🇺🔨
I must admit the door looked so daunting and I thought how on earth would I tackle it, where would I even begin?
However, the way you break it down into small manageable sections is amazing, it really gives an average Joe like me a lot of confidence!!!
Once again, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!
I've been binge watching your videos while recovering from surgery. I have to say "I have finally found someone who does sheet metal like I do..."The right way"! Great work.
Self praise is no praise ehh, post some of you’re sheet metal work videos here and we can judge them, I guarantee you you’re not a patch on this man’s work
Always amazing how you turn a piece of rusted junk back into a good panel. Plenty of tricks and tips there again, showing how it's done.
More pearls of wisdom.
Another master class by the master himself, I'll probably watch this another three times just in case i missed something.
You sir are an artist with metal. Great tips and tricks!
As usual, the Amazing Fitzee, at the rescue to save the something in need of help. Keep at it, Thanks for showing.
Hey Fitz greetings from Australia. After watching your Stang hood scoop vid when it ist come out while doing a random troll on the tube, a long gap ensued as i gobble up content like starving wild animal, I reengaged with your channel with gusto watching a dozen plus in quick succession only to realize how advanced your skill set is. I'm subscribed now and now have a completely different approach when it comes to rust repair. This part of restoration over here will account for a huge chunk of budget if you have this work done professionally in Australia. Here, concourse paint 15 years ago started at around 40k usd so its no wonder guys embrace your efforts when it comes to the diy approach. Deepest thanks to you and your family for sharing your many years of rust sweat and tears.
Just amazing! By far the best metal restoration channel on RUclips! I'm learning so much. Thanks Fitzee! Cheers from Manitoba
Another great teaching video. I could watch your videos every day. Thanks again.
You are Yoda, wow! Love watching you work
Amazing craftsmanship!
Thanks Tony another great video. I really concentrated on where you put your ground cloud this time.
Thanks for showing how to do things without massive amounts of expensive tools.
Wicked Fitzee, you sure make it look easy! Cheers, Doug
Canadian Tire, yes sir. Although they are loosing their focus from car stuff, they are still a nice place to hang out at for exploration of tools you could get next. Lower door skins, I'll have to do these on my 914. Thanks for the teachings.