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
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. 😁
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🤙👍
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!!
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!!!!!
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.
8:32 you don't wear gloves to weld, but wear gloves to grind/cut. i did a pre-apprenticeship course in 2010 in Australia, current teaching is head to toe protection while welding (due to the UV cancer risk), and absolutely NO GLOVES while grinding/cutting/drilling etc because of the risk of the gloves getting caught in the spinning bits and doing damage to your hands. aside from that, bloody brilliant tutorial, i have a several Wolselely's that i will put this to use on.
Amanda Gardner ... not saying one way is right or wrong, but for most people the PPE is a matter of what they learned early on and what they are comfortable with. I call this the 90% / 10% rule. You get 90% protection for 10% of the effort. In my case I wear ear protection (sponge ear plugs) most of the time because I don't have to constantly fool with them. You can't wear the full ear muffs with a welding helmet. Shop aprons and gloves are things that you may have to put on or take off every few minutes so some people take the easy route when the garments get in the way.... and possibly cause other safety issues. Ever climb a ladder wearing a long shop apron? Yeah, it's a bit of risk assessment at times, so each to their own. Real life is not working on a bench in a classroom where everything is within arm's reach.
I had a trip to the ER last night after a fight with my grinder. Blade broke, left my hand with unbelievable speed and force, hit my knee, then tore through my shoe and pulled my sock out of the hole....with my foot still in it. Lesson learned...wear boots. After seeing your comment, I think the no gloves is a must too.
I enjoyed the thought process used to cleanly replace this part. Looks OEM once coated/painted. As for safety, I use leather welding gloves and wear a leather shop apron. That is only one level of safety but too many times I have seen “Flip-Flops”, Shorts and no sleeves. As a farm boy, my step-dad or his father used a “Crank-Top” Lincoln stick welder from a far and closer. I have been sunburned and the old “Sand-in-the-eyes” feeling for three days or better. I became the welder at 10, as they lost physical ability. I have never forgot while now 62 with hearing losses and scars I am asked about in medical issues. But you have to remember that sunscreen was called “Dirt”. Those large hats served dual purpose but gave way to “John Deere” and other “Tractor” or “Seed” ball caps during the late 60’s into the 70’s and beyond. Indoors, not so much a problem. Regardless, what ever you do or job a the moment, plan and stay safe. It is Aug. 12th 2020. I was to have one L2-L3 fusion. Woke up and found the Dr. did everything from the L2 including the sacrum, re-doing every fusion back to 1987. Yea! Fun, not! Stay safe everyone!
@@skuxxxification good luck suing whatever employer years later when you realize oh crap this illness is from back when you didn't protect yourself. , at 53 i have a stuffed back, and that's partly due to my 1st job (late 1980's)when i had to unpack heavy items without any assistance, 3x daily pain medication is a pain in the butt., i'm unemployable now because Australian workcover (employer insurance) will not cover me due to pre-existing spinal damage.,
Sweet! Looks factory!! You are an inspiration! I have a few "retirement projects" and being from northwestern Ohio, I have a lot of rust out!! Thanks for the last tip on the heat, and stitching!!
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.
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 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 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
I appreciate the effort, but what is the need to make it so nice when it is under the vehicle? Is this going to be a show vehicle? If you leave the old rusty metal underneath will it cause the new metal to rust? Great video.
Look up hat one of those old Broncos bring in top form . When they can bring in excess of 50k it warrants this type of craftsmanship. Yes, they will look.
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.
Another Great video. I wish that I found this channel before I did my rocker panels on my Ford. I spent weeks trying to bend long pieces of metal into a z shaped pattern. Live and learn. 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
great video !! stumbled across it but found it very satisfying and relaxing. Good to see guys taking their time to do the job right. I could've sworn you were Irish until I read the comments lol
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!
Your prep and execution in so engaging, so completely practical, it is a sad time when each vid comes to an end. Your teacher should be proud that you too, have become a mentor/teacher.
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.
