Repairing one of the rusty door bottoms on Crusty, my 1978 Toyota Corolla. Showing how I builds simple pieces with basic tools. and reskin the bottom of the door.
I've realized these aren't just videos of a guy fixing up cars, these are true reference for anyone needing help and information on how to do things right, another great example of doing things the easy way ends with better results than most guys with 100k tools, beautiful work again Tony, awesome job as always.
You always make it look easy. I really appreciate your detailed steps to make a complicated corner look easy when made in several small pieces. You are a master craftsman. I a hands on learner, but I with a little practice I could do this by referring back to your video. Looking forward to a finished car ripping up the track/street. Following up from Idaho.
I'm 60 years old. My first car was a 1969 Mustang. I restored Mustangs as a hobby until 2002. Since them I have restored them full time for a living. I've sold Mustangs to people all over the world. I completely disassemble the cars and make every piece like new or better. Paint and body are my specialty. My goal is perfection and I come real close. That's not to sound like I'm bragging it's just absolutely true. I thought I knew about everything there is to know about sheet metal work until I ran across Fitzees's. I feel really stupid when I see some of his "tips". I know it's impossible but if there was a way to go back in time and see his videos 20 yeas ago, I would pay thousands of dollars because it would save me thousands. I guess you live and learn and I have learned a LOT from Fritzee. Keep up the good work friend!
Lord! You can make these repairs look easy. I know it won't be quite so easy when I attempt it, but I'm sure that I can do it. Before Your videos I would have tackled the job, but I would have been scared of it. Your logical approach to all these repairs has really upped my confidence!
***THIS JUST IN*** Newfoundlander repurposes a filing cabinet and turns it into a pro-street drag car. Awesome use of metal Tony, you are always thinking outside the box. It don't look factory, it's better than factory.
I’ve come to realize you’re a freaking metal working genius! I learn so much watching you. No fear now to tackle projects I wouldn’t have dreamed of trying before. Break it down into simple steps and then voila, job done. Thanks man for the educational experience.
I found this video to be one of the best ones showing off your skills - with incredible fabrication repair techniques, using basic tools and patience. Thanks!
Best thing about fitzy is not just the process, but the fact that he makes us realize how much satisfaction you can get from solving a problem yourself with what you have on hand…not how much money you throw at it!
To quote Father Fitzpatrick "If she's good from the door handles up, we can fix her!" This is my boy doing what he does best! Thanks for the sermon Father!
Brilliant work Tony! Again you show how the average guy can make it happen if they follow your advise. Nice job on the repair, And the video. Keep em comin" sir.
Love it, from nothing to a work of art. Fastest and easiest way is definitely Fitzies way. These videos motivate me and the work I've done is really nice . Thanks mate.
AWSOME and just in time cause that's what I was just getting ready to do to mine. Love how you take a big problem and turn it into an easy - easyer one. you make them simple. Please don't stop showing us how to do this stuff so much easyer..
Words cannot describe how good this has turned out My mistake over the years has been over thinking the job thank you Tony for your guidance BRILLIANT. from across thge pond
Holly Crap Tony that door looks like it come out of an armored car for heaven's sake. LOL that's craziness. Crusty is slowly getting a resurrection gonna have to give her another name when she's done she'll no longer be crusty by any means. cheers Tony car's looking good.
I don’t care you are, Tony is one of the few best in the world. As someone very similar with most the same techniques and 15 years working sheet metal with the basic and handmade tools I don’t say that lightly. We east coasters have our way, phenomenal fabricator
You make the impossible look easy. Even in the process where it looks like a big mess, you keep working on it and it comes out looking like it should. I've learned a lot watching your videos, so I'm armed with information for when I start my project. All the best from Queensland Australia.
Hi Tony. The door bottom looks just like factory! I'm replacing the pickup bed floor in my truck and am learning that the cut and butt method is harder than it looks. It will be good enough in the end but it is a struggle. Enthusiasm is no substitute for the years of experience you have! Thanks for the video!
You sure make the impossible look easy!!! Looks great! Thanks to your vids you gave me the confidence to restore the body on my 66 Bronco. I’ve always been a powertrain guy but your vids sure helped me to fix and also create body panels. 😎👍
you have done an amazing amount of work in the time you first started rebuilding Crusty especially when you consider you have done other stuff including the wifes mustang and the fact you had to engineer the whole car over again, you sir sure can get er done.
Tony, you kept me engaged the whole time. I can't wait to get working on Old Ruth, my project F250. It has no door bottoms in or out. Or floor pans for that matter. 😅 Thanks for the tips!
I love watching your videos. I always learn something. with this video I learned a lot. thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. your are a great teacher.
Glad to see Crusty back! I had a ‘74 Corolla SR-5 that i drove daily for 12 years … my very first new car. Very interesting to see it transform into a drag/street car again.
Looks great man good job keep passing on the knowledge main thing is don’t overthink it always weld on more and cut it down to match where you want I have literally learned a lot watching this video and literally fixed my whole wheel wall on my 2010 chevy silverado and it look’s brand new again thank you for the tips and tricks
Glad you’re back I’ve been missing your metal fabrication ! I been learning a lot from you 👍 plus I’m happy to see Crusty being worked on ! 😊🤙🤙🤙 Aloha from Texas
Another epic one fitzee. Thanks for reminding us about the basics along the way. Your process with adding metal raises eyebrows at the beginning, but as it comes together, your years of experience become evident. Keep it simple! Be patient! It will come together if you know what you want in the end...
Great timing, I'm ready to hang my doors and try to fit my rear quarters; however, I have to rebuild the bottoms of both doors. You make it so easy. I'm going to watch this video a couple of times to build my confidence.
Outstanding work! I never would have figured that out till you demonstrated your techniques. Absolute art & skill. Hope you've beaten the mustang into submission 😁
I have been working on a 55 chev door that I sure wish turned out that nice, maybe I'll take another run at it using your tips, thanks for the great video.
RU-vid is such a great resource for people like me to learn new skills and for experts like you to teach a large class. This reminds me of an old saying experience can't be bought but its expensive. Thank you Tony
Recently I've been looking hard at your older videos to see how you make those curved, crowned inner door structures so od know how to attack one myself and wouldn't you know you had ny back. Thank you!
Tony your that good I wonder why you don’t have a Netflix series. But this is just as good. Can’t thank you enough. None of us guys can’t. Your a complete legend.
I would absolutely love an apprenticeship with you! It's a shame I don't live in your area. (Probably). These videos are great! I have learned and continue to learn from them. Thanks for doing them!
