I am a house painter by trade I’ll never have a reason to do what you’re doing, but I’m amazed with your skill and knowledge I just spent the whole day watching 10 hours worth of your videos my wife thinks I’m losing my mind ha ha ha ha
You are a store house of metalwork wisdom. You have no idea how much you are helping folks deciding to finally take on a project they’ve been wary of attempting
My dad taught me everything I know about sheet metal, bodywork, welding, etc. unfortunately he passed away about 10 years ago and now questions are hard to get answered. Your video reminded me of watching my dad work the “Magic” hammer and dolly and making patches out of nothing. This video also answered a few questions I wish I could have talked to my dad about. Thanks so much and I am sure glad I found your videos…
You know what I love about these videos? If he doesn’t get it quite right the first time, we get to see the corrections. That’s gold! What good is it if all we see is pefection on each process? When mortals do it, it will be far from perfect, and now I know how to fix it up.
I'm doing some of this stuff for the first time. I'm seeing a lot of things I could do better and I see things I did right. That's how I've had to learn my whole life. I can't just watch and do it right the first time, I have to jump in and make my mistakes.
your cut n but is famous across the world and now many diy restorers qoute your name when performing it,im pleased your revealing the actual time in completing each task that is worth loads to the diyers and i believe stops them throwing in the towel,i myself never tire of watching you bud and your the first ebayer i go to if i want to know about metalwork.
It’s always fun to dig through RUclips videos looking for repair answers. There is something about finally finding the actual professional way of doing something… ya kinda just know when you found the guy… This is the guy.
I can not even begin to tell you how much your tutorials have meant to me. I have never welded before not to mention the outrageous idea of fabrication. As I have mentioned in past comments you are truly an artist. It was because of your videos I purchased a welder and some basic tools and had this incredibly arrogant idea to attempt rust repair on my 1976 Eldorado convertible. I have made some mistakes and yes had to redo some of my work. However, the vast amount of repairs has been almost perfect. I am going back to RUclips college and attempting to learn the Art of leading to finish my project to perfection. I can not say enough about your magical art of fabrication. I would love it if you offered a number sticker "Fitzee helped with restoring me"
Incredible workmanship and attention to details. Your channel should replace all the text books in autobody and restoration repair classes. Hats off to you, Sir!
Uncle fitz is a magician!! A true craftsman and a real gentleman!! He explains everything and walks everyone through the process!! Anyone else probably would have given up, or blasted themselves in the head with a hammer!! Thanks for the great video sir!!!
Well it's official....I'm a Fitzee addict. I used to sit and watch an airbrush artist for hours back in the day, learning and admiring. Now I just sit here watching these vids, taking it all in and just itching for my next welding project. Maybe an old 'stang, or camaro, or who knows what. Very inspiring to me and a complete joy to watch. Thank You!!
I never advanced it a single click! It flew by and i wasn't gonna miss a single second! That is art when i see you fab! Thanks Fitzee, i cant get enough!👍🏼
Just a hobbyist, but I can see a positive difference in my shop work and can only attribute that to your videos. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and experience.
With every episode a bit more of your experience and insight that you share with us all. A journeyman fabricator inspiring the next generation. Grateful for all the people who make your videos so interesting.
Thanks Fitzee, the tips have been very good in the restoration of my very rusty 66 Corvair Monza. A body man friend of mine said it was too rusty for a body shop to make money on. Nobody is going to pay for the time it takes. The car done just doesn't have that kind of value. He is absolutely right. Following your methods and using my basic tools and a good Miller 135 mig welder its coming along just fine. Happy to have found your channel.
Dont forget to throw a sandbag in the front end when you get her done. Lost a friend the day after she bought it, slid off the road and into a power pole.
very nice to see a someone doing what they know well and take time to video the process. A most beautiful labour of luv , cat is awsome too! Blessings to you and the family!!!
After watching this I feel much better about my welds, I wanted to hide them under bondo. Now I know I just need to spend a bit more time on my project Thank you from TEXAS my friend
Great tips. For the longest time I thought you needed every tool under the sun to get a project started. Your ability to improvise has changed that mindset for me. 👍🏼
please Fitzee , don't make us suffer your awaiting ... you made up for it nicely with this long run .thank you for sharing Tony , we appreciate, as we know it puts you back in your work. and hope your water flood mess is resolved, try to keep it ventilated ...
Man of few words compared to the ones who bang on for ages, but the few words you said made absolute sense along with everything you did. Learned more here with a handful of words than anywhere else.. Awesome
I bet those down voters can't weld.I am in my late 50s and have welded cast iron stainless steel aluminum and mild steel ( All thick stuff ) mostly on off shore oil rigs, but I could never weld car door panels without warping them until I watched a few of your videos. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. for passing on your knowledge and experience, it is much appreciated.
tony next you have a hole try this use a steel roofing nails they work great for holes and easy to use too and save you time and been doing this for years.thanks - nick
I am probably a tad older than you so I have not done this for a few years, so I like watching. Cars are like women, it is the curvy areas we focus on. Luckily we seldom have to weld in the flat areas. When I was young it was all Ox/Ac and we found it easier to fabricat parts with heat, but later with MIG we did closer to what you do. In the latter years I preferred TIG, because of the less heat input. Today in the shops it is all about swapping parts and the welding is all done in a hobbyist garage. We have become to expensive to spend time on a job.
I'm sure you've heard this a million times , but you do amazing work with what seems to be very few tools and nothing fancy , but it always works out .
The day I turned 16 I was hired as a Finnish Grinder. I quickly found out that it was an actual art. We’d grind tolerances within the thousandths by hand. Getting Mirror smooth finishes all with those 36 grit and 50 grit Norton disks. If you grind correctly with tight enough lines you won’t even need the DA before paint. A few mil’s of paint will look like glass. Everyone focus on even grinds, high low, and cutting in on the start and stop but they always run the grinder improperly for a smooth finish grind. They always grind all sporadic winging the grinder back and forth leaving the lines looking like a cat scratching post or an off balance hone. The trick and proper way is to use equal pressure and speed. A slow and level pass with finesse. You never whip the grinder back and forth on a finish path. The cut lines should follow one single direction and meet at a 45 on corners. The cut lines should be tight together but not deep. You should see your reflection in your finish grind. Then through a scotch bright disk on and it will be smooth as a baby’s bum. Looking like chrome. Flap disks are primarily for those that struggle to grind unless your fitting tubing / trimming concave surfaces!
Your amazing,Boy if I couuld do that Id be tickled,But surgery left me paralyzed, But I can apreate your talent,Keep up the repairs and I’ll keep watching,Thanks.
I had been pulling my hair out (what's left of it!) trying to weld Japanese tin foil body panels and had almost convinced myself I was no good at it. Then I watched this. Turns out it wasn't me or my equipment, it was the skinny soup can stuff I was trying to weld. I am now making much better progress. Thank you Fitzee!
Tony, we both know its a feel and guess but when you've done it awhile you make it look easy when in reality its not, you have good skills my friend and the patience to make it work!
If I watched your video 100 times, I could still not duplicate this quality of workmanship. Even so, I really get a kick out of watching this kind of skill level, performed with ease by a craftsman of the trade. What I learn from your instructionals, is that "Anything" is possible when it comes to body work. Thanks for taking the extra time to share sir.
Just started restoring a 70's Porsche 914 that I found in a field. The Rear deck lid was time consuming to get off because I had to back the bolts out a bit , then WD40 it then turn them in and back them out until they backed out. The last one I snapped the bolt off trying to force it. It was my stupidity to force the darn thing. That was yesterday. Today I am starting the actual lid and it really is not as bad as I thought however there is a spot right in the middle that is just like what you are repairing. I must have watched this several times now. I hope they used better metal than Datsun did. Fantastic wealth of information my dear friend.
Thank you! I have my 1949 Ford F2 truck completely disassembled, and started body welding this week. Your channel has blessed me greatly! C. Dwayne Shafer, Stephenville, Texas
Fitzee you sir are my idol!!! I've recently purchased a mig welder and have been stocking up on a scrap sheet metal that I've found and what friends have given me. I've learned a lot from every video you post! I even rewatch most of your vids ! You do amazing work and seem to be a stand up guy! Keep up the great work and by all means keep the videos coming! I'm currently working on a rusted 2004 Sierra 2500 that the rough Buffalo, NY winters have taken its toll on. Wish me luck!!
I just purchased a Flux core welder to do home repairs too my lawn mowers and whatever needs welding. I like your videos and I am going too do some of the patch work on my mower decks that have rust through. Great ideas and great instructions. Thank you.
motivation is key when it comes to putting together a mess of rot and twisted metal, watching fritzee, gets my ass off the couch and back into my garage beating the living shit out my 57 dodge truck which i dragged from the brink of being turned to dust , thanks fritzee
I remember the Datsuns and Toyotas from the 70s (graduated H.S. in 1979). They ran well and rusted even better! I think Chevy bought some of that same metal for the front fenders of their early 80s pickup trucks... Outstanding video. You packed a ton of content and knowledge into it - thank you again!
This video takes me back to my early childhood when my father and grandfather were in the coal to gas furnace conversion business and made their own sheet metal duct work and copper gutters. I remember the huge breaks (at least they seemed huge to a small child) and other sheet metal equipment and hand tools. I enjoy your videos very mush Fitzee. Thanks
perfect time to watch this video. I have been struggling with blow through and some door corners have been kicking my butt. I will use this technique. Thanks Fitzee!
Brilliant, simply brilliant! You're the best. I was surprised you bent up that inner structure rather than piecing it together like you've shown on patch panels. Looking forward to more installments. Stay well.
Fitzee you make me want to buy a old rusted truck just to try some fabrication I think you show how to do it the best i've found on youtube thanks for all your had work you really make it look inspiring !!!
Been doing the same thing for years that you are doing. The mig welder and grinder have been valuable assets in this line of work , Thanks for tips and videos
Another great video showing the details encountered with welding thin sheet metal and how to actually handle blow through!! Thanks again, this really shed light on the problems I encounter every day on my truck. You have a really quick trigger finger!
Tony I wanted to say thank you I bought a 1950's sunvisor for my 50 buick I was at a yard sale dirt cheap because the main panels were aluminum they had this White corrosion on them and were turning to dust super britle but the chrome trim and mounting hardware was like new so I went to metal super markets bought some 20ga sheet metal the right size and reproduced the main panels out of steel used a propane tank to get the roll in it looks great now to paint it to match I dont think I would tried this job before watching your channel
Incredible stuff. I'm fairly sure I can take on the straighter flater stuff but the corners on the bonnet, well they just make me ask more questions than the video answers. You make it look so easy, but it's not going to be. A true master of your art.
The fact we see how to get over things is priceless. I’m in love with Fitzee! I thought I’d need loads of tools, but nope just hand tools. I wish I had seen this channel earlier. Just wow - I’m a huge fan.
I recently welded on a newer BMW and had tons of blow through. I tried everything on the settings and thought my old welder was giving me fits. Glad to see it's not just me and my welder. Thanks for the great channel, tips and tricks. I like the lathe!!
He got me on that one. I'm a newbie on this site. When he said that I thought " That old fart is worse off than me. He just called his drill a lathe, then I saw what he was talking about!😄
Your videos are so great! I've learned so much! I really like that you showed more of your work on that second corner of the hood. I understand the concepts of how to do it from your previous videos but it's very instructive to see you do the work. There's a lot that can't be said, better to be seen. Thanks a million!
I'm kind new to welding rust as it's cheaper to buy something old and stay within your budget for fixing them up so I know how quickly a simple fix can turn into a big project, patience is a virtue and excepting things aren't always as easy as they seem can be a big plus in dealing with older vehicles, great job as always Tony, can't wait for your next endeavor.
Your videos are like pages from a detailed owners manual. You have helped me so very much with the rebuilding/fabrication of contours in my truck bed and the welding tips are the added bonus! Thank You as Always kind Sir!
What such talent you have sir ,you have influenced me with technique and valor to no compromise and i have come a long way from 1 years time since i watch your videos ,you sir are such a big influence i cant thank you enough!.
I welded up a couple of rotten Nissan 720 cabs, and sevel Corolla wagons, all '70s and '80s models, and they were not fun. I was told by a coachbuilder that the issue was that the steel had a very high carbon-content in it. You've done beautiful work.
Tips were excellent as always :) It's nice to see some "proper" thin metal welding, just because of how tricky it is to weld. Gotta give myself a pat on the back though, I figured out the quick-trigger-method about a week ago, all by myself. It was fun to see that "my" method wasn't completely wrong. Those thin metals are pretty infuriating to work with at times ...
Had an orange 72 Datsun pickup new that road like a tank when empty. You are bringing back memories while enjoying your lessons. Bought it from my brother who owned a dealership in Louisiana where he installed an add on air conditioner and I drove it all the way back to Ohio when I was 22 and the ride about ruined my spine. Thank you Fitzee, love your work!
He makes it so clear why an eight or 12 hour drive to purchase a southern car is worth the effort. And the premium you may pay. Try to find a person of his skill level locally. If you are in your youth these could inspire you and chart a path. Thank you for another good video.
For the life of me, I can not understand how ANYONE could give a THUMBS DOWN to any of Tony's videos! They must have their heads so far up their arse that they can't see the sunshine!
I don't worry about it. I think it's just people who go around disliking new videos. Seems I get a few dislikes within first hour. Must be a game or something. Nothing to lose sleep over.
A little surprised that you didn’t cut the extra hole out of the old piece and weld it in. I always learn from your videos. I thank you and my Model A roadster rear quarters thank you.
Hi Fitzee, You are the MacGyver of sheet metal repair! Don't need to spend a lot of money to work and shape the metal. Fixing rust on a 74 260Z panels and for years thought it was me. I stink :) but as you said it's the thin gauge metal. Also, I found if there was any undercoating on the back side of the panel being welded it added to nightmare. Going to try the technique you taught today. Thanks!!
Ive done few hundred hours of welding now, but ive not really done much fab work. I am currently part restoring my 32 year old Mazda 323, as you can imagine, a lot of rust. Ive done one side and now on the rear corner and arch. Love your videos, ive spent hours watching them and they've helped me out so much, before id just cut metal to size and weld it in, now im shaping it, spending more time to try and make it look like it was from the factory.
Really appreciate your honesty about the new welder and how it blows though 18 gauge on the 18 gauge setting. Its nice to know I'm not the only one and it gives me confidence to find my own settings.
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I am a house painter by trade I’ll never have a reason to do what you’re doing, but I’m amazed with your skill and knowledge I just spent the whole day watching 10 hours worth of your videos my wife thinks I’m losing my mind ha ha ha ha
Haha. Thanks
Welcome to the crowd.
You are a store house of metalwork wisdom. You have no idea how much you are helping folks deciding to finally take on a project they’ve been wary of attempting
Ditto , brilliant how he made the little round plug ..... dang .... fitzee always has me at “ hello” lol
He is a "MIG MAESTRO."
I’ll second that motion!!!!
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"It's not your fault, it's the metal's fault." That actually made me feel good.
My dad taught me everything I know about sheet metal, bodywork, welding, etc. unfortunately he passed away about 10 years ago and now questions are hard to get answered. Your video reminded me of watching my dad work the “Magic” hammer and dolly and making patches out of nothing. This video also answered a few questions I wish I could have talked to my dad about. Thanks so much and I am sure glad I found your videos…
You know what I love about these videos? If he doesn’t get it quite right the first time, we get to see the corrections. That’s gold! What good is it if all we see is pefection on each process? When mortals do it, it will be far from perfect, and now I know how to fix it up.
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I'm doing some of this stuff for the first time. I'm seeing a lot of things I could do better and I see things I did right. That's how I've had to learn my whole life. I can't just watch and do it right the first time, I have to jump in and make my mistakes.
Puddings fabrications had a few datsuns of the same vintage, so he might be able to help with the fenders. Worth a try, 😁
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I couldn't agree more!
This expert deserves a compendium of video tutorials, as a set to pass down through the generations.
I've welded a few bits and pieces like that over the years, it's like welding the head on a snowman.
your cut n but is famous across the world and now many diy restorers qoute your name when performing it,im pleased your revealing the actual time in completing each task that is worth loads to the diyers and i believe stops them throwing in the towel,i myself never tire of watching you bud and your the first ebayer i go to if i want to know about metalwork.
It’s always fun to dig through RUclips videos looking for repair answers.
There is something about finally finding the actual professional way of doing something… ya kinda just know when you found the guy…
This is the guy.
I don't know about anyone else but I love the longer vids. Lots of great info.
I can not even begin to tell you how much your tutorials have meant to me. I have never welded before not to mention the outrageous idea of fabrication. As I have mentioned in past comments you are truly an artist. It was because of your videos I purchased a welder and some basic tools and had this incredibly arrogant idea to attempt rust repair on my 1976 Eldorado convertible. I have made some mistakes and yes had to redo some of my work. However, the vast amount of repairs has been almost perfect. I am going back to RUclips college and attempting to learn the Art of leading to finish my project to perfection. I can not say enough about your magical art of fabrication. I would love it if you offered a number sticker "Fitzee helped with restoring me"
Dude...you're a beast with the metal fabrication. Good lord you were definitely meant to be doing this...even better you enjoy you work!
i like the fact you show us good and bad i.e. blowthru makes me feel better about my welding! cheers, keep up the good work
Never thought of that way to make small round plugs, I learn something new every day
Incredible workmanship and attention to details. Your channel should replace all the text books in autobody and restoration repair classes. Hats off to you, Sir!
This is very true! Somebody who can do it and also teach it, doesn't happen often
Fitzee, your like a metal magician , love watching you work the metal.
Uncle fitz is a magician!! A true craftsman and a real gentleman!! He explains everything and walks everyone through the process!! Anyone else probably would have given up, or blasted themselves in the head with a hammer!! Thanks for the great video sir!!!
Well it's official....I'm a Fitzee addict. I used to sit and watch an airbrush artist for hours back in the day, learning and admiring. Now I just sit here watching these vids, taking it all in and just itching for my next welding project. Maybe an old 'stang, or camaro, or who knows what. Very inspiring to me and a complete joy to watch. Thank You!!
I never advanced it a single click! It flew by and i wasn't gonna miss a single second! That is art when i see you fab! Thanks Fitzee, i cant get enough!👍🏼
Just a hobbyist, but I can see a positive difference in my shop work and can only attribute that to your videos. Thanks for passing on your knowledge and experience.
This guy is the epitome of the saying,: universe rewards action not thoughts. He jumps in and does it. So positive.
With every episode a bit more of your experience and insight that you share with us all. A journeyman fabricator inspiring the next generation. Grateful for all the people who make your videos so interesting.
Thanks Fitzee, the tips have been very good in the restoration of my very rusty 66 Corvair Monza. A body man friend of mine said it was too rusty for a body shop to make money on. Nobody is going to pay for the time it takes. The car done just doesn't have that kind of value. He is absolutely right. Following your methods and using my basic tools and a good Miller 135 mig welder its coming along just fine. Happy to have found your channel.
Dont forget to throw a sandbag in the front end when you get her done. Lost a friend the day after she bought it, slid off the road and into a power pole.
Oversteer issues were worked out by '66; nonetheless, terribly sorry about your friend
very nice to see a someone doing what they know well and take time to video the process. A most beautiful labour of luv , cat is awsome too! Blessings to you and the family!!!
After watching this I feel much better about my welds, I wanted to hide them under bondo. Now I know I just need to spend a bit more time on my project Thank you from TEXAS my friend
Great tips. For the longest time I thought you needed every tool under the sun to get a project started. Your ability to improvise has changed that mindset for me. 👍🏼
please Fitzee , don't make us suffer your awaiting ... you made up for it nicely with this long run .thank you for sharing Tony , we appreciate, as we know it puts you back in your work. and hope your water flood mess is resolved, try to keep it ventilated ...
Man of few words compared to the ones who bang on for ages, but the few words you said made absolute sense along with everything you did. Learned more here with a handful of words than anywhere else.. Awesome
You are a real master and and your instruction and tips have encouraged me to pickup my Meg again!😊
I am working on a 1969 chevy c10, I am using the things I learn here. You are making a difference in the world by doing these vids Fitzee. Thank you.
Thanks for making these videos. I have always struggled with body work and just seeing what the professional do is a great help.
I bet those down voters can't weld.I am in my late 50s and have welded cast iron stainless steel aluminum and mild steel ( All thick stuff ) mostly on off shore oil rigs, but I could never weld car door panels without warping them until I watched a few of your videos. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. for passing on your knowledge and experience, it is much appreciated.
Nice. Like welding soda cans. We used to joke that was what they were made of when I was a kid.
Terrific lesson on complex shapes! Restoring a 71 VW bus in Mexico, 2nd year in… my first resto.
tony next you have a hole try this use a steel roofing nails they work great for holes and easy to use too and save you time and been doing this for years.thanks
- nick
Please explain exactly what you do with roof nails seems interesting idea
@@JustinPaul1st put them in the hole and pull back on them and weld its that simple my friend.thanks
- nick
Nice. Then just grind off the spike. Great tip.
@@nicholasarrigo3733 That saves time, are you using the zinc dipped nails?
@@steptoeandson3554 uncoated steel nail or coated doesnt matter.thanks
- nick
I am probably a tad older than you so I have not done this for a few years, so I like watching. Cars are like women, it is the curvy areas we focus on. Luckily we seldom have to weld in the flat areas.
When I was young it was all Ox/Ac and we found it easier to fabricat parts with heat, but later with MIG we did closer to what you do. In the latter years I preferred TIG, because of the less heat input. Today in the shops it is all about swapping parts and the welding is all done in a hobbyist garage. We have become to expensive to spend time on a job.
By not following the old hood corner pattern. You have made it stronger, which is better in my opinion. Excellent work. I like you're shop helper.
I picked up something again, I always do, your a great teacher, I recommend you on my cannel when ever I'm doing welding, Thanks for the know how
I'm sure you've heard this a million times , but you do amazing work with what seems to be very few tools and nothing fancy , but it always works out .
The day I turned 16 I was hired as a Finnish Grinder. I quickly found out that it was an actual art. We’d grind tolerances within the thousandths by hand. Getting Mirror smooth finishes all with those 36 grit and 50 grit Norton disks. If you grind correctly with tight enough lines you won’t even need the DA before paint. A few mil’s of paint will look like glass. Everyone focus on even grinds, high low, and cutting in on the start and stop but they always run the grinder improperly for a smooth finish grind. They always grind all sporadic winging the grinder back and forth leaving the lines looking like a cat scratching post or an off balance hone. The trick and proper way is to use equal pressure and speed. A slow and level pass with finesse. You never whip the grinder back and forth on a finish path. The cut lines should follow one single direction and meet at a 45 on corners. The cut lines should be tight together but not deep. You should see your reflection in your finish grind. Then through a scotch bright disk on and it will be smooth as a baby’s bum. Looking like chrome.
Flap disks are primarily for those that struggle to grind unless your fitting tubing / trimming concave surfaces!
Glad to see you work on this old stuff that most shops don't want to deal with.
Your amazing,Boy if I couuld do that Id be tickled,But surgery left me paralyzed, But
I can apreate your talent,Keep up the repairs and I’ll keep watching,Thanks.
The definition of a true craftsman. I restored classic cars (for fun) in my 20's-40s, so I can appreciate the work that goes into it.
You are my new RUclips hero. Been looking at a stack of Willy body panels that need a lot of love.
Great work Fitzee - thanks for the education. Anybody who's blown holes in old thin metal will appreciate this video. 👍
I had been pulling my hair out (what's left of it!) trying to weld Japanese tin foil body panels and had almost convinced myself I was no good at it. Then I watched this. Turns out it wasn't me or my equipment, it was the skinny soup can stuff I was trying to weld. I am now making much better progress. Thank you Fitzee!
Tony, we both know its a feel and guess but when you've done it awhile you make it look easy when in reality its not, you have good skills my friend and the patience to make it work!
If I watched your video 100 times, I could still not duplicate this quality of workmanship.
Even so, I really get a kick out of watching this kind of skill level, performed with ease by a craftsman of the trade. What I learn from your instructionals, is that "Anything" is possible when it comes to body work. Thanks for taking the extra time to share sir.
Not just a master craftsman, but a master instructor. I'm in!
Just started restoring a 70's Porsche 914 that I found in a field. The Rear deck lid was time consuming to get off because I had to back the bolts out a bit , then WD40 it then turn them in and back them out until they backed out. The last one I snapped the bolt off trying to force it. It was my stupidity to force the darn thing. That was yesterday. Today I am starting the actual lid and it really is not as bad as I thought however there is a spot right in the middle that is just like what you are repairing. I must have watched this several times now. I hope they used better metal than Datsun did. Fantastic wealth of information my dear friend.
I hope the owner appreciates all the work you put into this job...
Thank you! I have my 1949 Ford F2 truck completely disassembled, and started body welding this week. Your channel has blessed me greatly! C. Dwayne Shafer, Stephenville, Texas
Thank you
You are a perfectionist.. Nice job.. I will have to wait until I retire to spend that much time on metal repair.
Yet another inspirational lesson on metal working. Keep them coming sir. As CanCruiser said below, you are the new textbook.
Your videos have given me the tools needed to do a rusty Fiat 124 Spider restoration. Without them I would be in the weeds. Thank you sir!
Fitzee you sir are my idol!!! I've recently purchased a mig welder and have been stocking up on a scrap sheet metal that I've found and what friends have given me. I've learned a lot from every video you post! I even rewatch most of your vids ! You do amazing work and seem to be a stand up guy! Keep up the great work and by all means keep the videos coming! I'm currently working on a rusted 2004 Sierra 2500 that the rough Buffalo, NY winters have taken its toll on. Wish me luck!!
I just purchased a Flux core welder to do home repairs too my lawn mowers and whatever needs welding. I like your videos and I am going too do some of the patch work on my mower decks that have rust through. Great ideas and great instructions. Thank you.
Exquisite Craftsmanship!!!! You are a very rare individual!
motivation is key when it comes to putting together a mess of rot and twisted metal, watching fritzee, gets my ass off the couch and back into my garage beating the living shit out my 57 dodge truck which i dragged from the brink of being turned to dust , thanks fritzee
Hands and brains of a surgeon. I’m learning more every vid. Wish you were my neighbor. Excellent !,
I remember the Datsuns and Toyotas from the 70s (graduated H.S. in 1979). They ran well and rusted even better! I think Chevy bought some of that same metal for the front fenders of their early 80s pickup trucks... Outstanding video. You packed a ton of content and knowledge into it - thank you again!
This video takes me back to my early childhood when my father and grandfather were in the coal to gas furnace conversion business and made their own sheet metal duct work and copper gutters. I remember the huge breaks (at least they seemed huge to a small child) and other sheet metal equipment and hand tools. I enjoy your videos very mush Fitzee. Thanks
i could watch this man all day . so good to see a person who really knows their stuff and boy he really knows what its about.
perfect time to watch this video. I have been struggling with blow through and some door corners have been kicking my butt. I will use this technique. Thanks Fitzee!
2 weeks away till I attempt!!!! Love your videos cause you give wisdom and excitement!!!
Brilliant, simply brilliant! You're the best. I was surprised you bent up that inner structure rather than piecing it together like you've shown on patch panels. Looking forward to more installments. Stay well.
Thank you Fitzee for sharing your craftsmanship. It is greatly appreciated!
Fitzee you make me want to buy a old rusted truck just to try some fabrication I think you show how to do it
the best i've found on youtube thanks for all your had work you really make it look inspiring !!!
Been doing the same thing for years that you are doing. The mig welder and grinder have been valuable assets in this line of work , Thanks for tips and videos
Another great video showing the details encountered with welding thin sheet metal and how to actually handle blow through!! Thanks again, this really shed light on the problems I encounter every day on my truck. You have a really quick trigger finger!
Tony I wanted to say thank you I bought a 1950's sunvisor for my 50 buick I was at a yard sale dirt cheap because the main panels were aluminum they had this White corrosion on them and were turning to dust super britle but the chrome trim and mounting hardware was like new so I went to metal super markets bought some 20ga sheet metal the right size and reproduced the main panels out of steel used a propane tank to get the roll in it looks great now to paint it to match I dont think I would tried this job before watching your channel
Incredible stuff. I'm fairly sure I can take on the straighter flater stuff but the corners on the bonnet, well they just make me ask more questions than the video answers. You make it look so easy, but it's not going to be. A true master of your art.
The fact we see how to get over things is priceless. I’m in love with Fitzee! I thought I’d need loads of tools, but nope just hand tools. I wish I had seen this channel earlier. Just wow - I’m a huge fan.
Luv learning fabrication from old timer that has those tricks of trade.teach us more old friend
I recently welded on a newer BMW and had tons of blow through. I tried everything on the settings and thought my old welder was giving me fits. Glad to see it's not just me and my welder.
Thanks for the great channel, tips and tricks. I like the lathe!!
He got me on that one. I'm a newbie on this site. When he said that I thought " That old fart is worse off than me. He just called his drill a lathe, then I saw what he was talking about!😄
Your videos are so great! I've learned so much! I really like that you showed more of your work on that second corner of the hood. I understand the concepts of how to do it from your previous videos but it's very instructive to see you do the work. There's a lot that can't be said, better to be seen. Thanks a million!
I'm kind new to welding rust as it's cheaper to buy something old and stay within your budget for fixing them up so I know how quickly a simple fix can turn into a big project, patience is a virtue and excepting things aren't always as easy as they seem can be a big plus in dealing with older vehicles, great job as always Tony, can't wait for your next endeavor.
Fantastic video Fitzee. Its great that you spend so much time showing us all the tricks etc. It must take you twice as long. Thank you.
Whats crazy is that looking at it, does not even look complex... you re a legend amd it s so kind of you to share your genius knowledge. Thank you !
Was amazed how easy you made that bead in the brake. Watching your videos makes me want to start my ‘47 Willy’s project all over again.
Your videos are like pages from a detailed owners manual. You have helped me so very much with the rebuilding/fabrication of contours in my truck bed and the welding tips are the added bonus! Thank You as Always kind Sir!
What such talent you have sir ,you have influenced me with technique and valor to no compromise and i have come a long way from 1 years time since i watch your videos ,you sir are such a big influence i cant thank you enough!.
I welded up a couple of rotten Nissan 720 cabs, and sevel Corolla wagons, all '70s and '80s models, and they were not fun.
I was told by a coachbuilder that the issue was that the steel had a very high carbon-content in it.
You've done beautiful work.
Tips were excellent as always :) It's nice to see some "proper" thin metal welding, just because of how tricky it is to weld. Gotta give myself a pat on the back though, I figured out the quick-trigger-method about a week ago, all by myself. It was fun to see that "my" method wasn't completely wrong. Those thin metals are pretty infuriating to work with at times ...
Me too, just keep adding little bubbles of hot metal to fill the holes. Works a treat.
Thanks for the demonstration of fantastic metalworking skills. Greetings from Indiana, USA.
Had an orange 72 Datsun pickup new that road like a tank when empty. You are bringing back memories while enjoying your lessons. Bought it from my brother who owned a dealership in Louisiana where he installed an add on air conditioner and I drove it all the way back to Ohio when I was 22 and the ride about ruined my spine. Thank you Fitzee, love your work!
You certainly have a lot of patience! I think that is part of the skill you've learned over the many years of doing this? Excelent , great tips!
He makes it so clear why an eight or 12 hour drive to purchase a southern car is worth the effort. And the premium you may pay.
Try to find a person of his skill level locally.
If you are in your youth these could inspire you and chart a path.
Thank you for another good video.
For the life of me, I can not understand how ANYONE could give a THUMBS DOWN to any of Tony's videos! They must have their heads so far up their arse that they can't see the sunshine!
I don't worry about it. I think it's just people who go around disliking new videos. Seems I get a few dislikes within first hour. Must be a game or something. Nothing to lose sleep over.
A little surprised that you didn’t cut the extra hole out of the old piece and weld it in. I always learn from your videos. I thank you and my Model A roadster rear quarters thank you.
I had your video running in the background(unexpected company) and I STILL learned new stuff...I'll pay attention next time!
Another master class! Learning the stages to repair tricky shapes without glossing over steps.
Hi Fitzee, You are the MacGyver of sheet metal repair! Don't need to spend a lot of money to work and shape the metal. Fixing rust on a 74 260Z panels and for years thought it was me. I stink :) but as you said it's the thin gauge metal. Also, I found if there was any undercoating on the back side of the panel being welded it added to nightmare. Going to try the technique you taught today. Thanks!!
Wow , what a ton of work , that guy loves his Datsun .
Ive done few hundred hours of welding now, but ive not really done much fab work. I am currently part restoring my 32 year old Mazda 323, as you can imagine, a lot of rust. Ive done one side and now on the rear corner and arch. Love your videos, ive spent hours watching them and they've helped me out so much, before id just cut metal to size and weld it in, now im shaping it, spending more time to try and make it look like it was from the factory.
This is great information!! We just formed a few large patch panels for our rusted out bug!!
A master class. I wish I could have watched this 2 weeks ago before I started blowing holes in my latest project.
Very good job Fitzee. I learn something after watching each of your videos. So thank you for your time showing us. Ronnie.
Really appreciate your honesty about the new welder and how it blows though 18 gauge on the 18 gauge setting. Its nice to know I'm not the only one and it gives me confidence to find my own settings.
love your tips and tricks bringing back things that a shop wouldn't touch . thank you for another great lesson my friend .