48-54 Chevy truck rusty door repair

repairing rust on the inside of the bottom of a 48-54 Chevy truck door. Also tips on how to weld edges of a door skin

[@BrucePierson]

"You talk too much" NO, you teach and explain what you are doing and why you are doing it that way. So much valuable information on how to undertake difficult repairs and make them come out as close to OEM as possible. I've certainly learned a lot from your videos that will benefit me when I start work on my 1964 EH Holden ute restoration. Thanks for the time and effort that you put into making these videos. All the best from Queensland Australia..

[@steveyackel4637]

Worked ten years for the largest locker company in the world and I always tell my wife you would have a field day with the stuff we scraped.

[@labrd41]

Another day in school with Fitzee. We are all so lucky. Thank you for taking the time to pass along your knowledge.👍👍👍

[@patrickharrand]

I'll second that.

[@rexhapgood5000]

Fitzee, you are a fountain of knowledge with the ability to share that knowledge with your viewers. There are plenty of KZbin video's showing what needs to be done to get the desired result. You give people the knowledge to design the repair, by explaining the why. That why and not the how, gives people the understanding to work on their own repairs. The why, is the true gold you share in your videos. I sincerely hope you get as much pleasure in your work and the making of your video's as we get from watching them. Thank you, for all your hard work and continued good health to you and your family.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I'm alwsys looking for ideas on something to teach. I so enjoy it. Thanks for the kind words

[@franstolsma554]

Hi Fitzee, your approach is amazing. All flush with simple tools and patience. Very nice job to watch. You opens a door for me to get bodywork done.

[@turboflush]

Agree.. Some of these other guys have all these fancy tools and a huge shop he does it with a vice, grinder and welder and scrap. Lol

[@johnmatthews9236]

Fitzee, ... tradesman like manner craftsman, your voice detailing every area, "A picture paints a thousand words" Your tetorials are much more than a thousand ideas. I've learnt so much. Thank you for sharing your skills. Looking forward to watching more episodes. Kind Regards John

[@ebersole0828]

Uncanny timing.... have my 54 door on my stand right now with the exact same rust issue... outer skin is fine. I was going to buy a patch panel but after watching this I am going to try my hand at making my own piece... awesome video.. thank!

[@trishbray1520]

Hi there fitzee's I love watching your videos. You have gave me a lot of good pointers to how to repair my cab corner's, rocker panels on my 2002 GMC truck. You are a true craftsman.

[@jerrysmith8086]

Great job Fitz looks like factory, well to be honest all your work looks like factory. What a man with his hands. Great job again !!

[@randywl8925]

Though I do all of my own auto repairs, I don't weld but I enjoy watching your videos. You're a true craftsman. You make it look so easy. I like your plan of attack and methods of madness.

[@npond6986]

You're an excellent teacher and metal worker. Thanks for sharing your hard-earned skills. Much appreciated.

[@davidrooney7905]

Fittze, your simplicity to detail is refreshing. Thank you for allow hobbyists a clear view into professional results.

[@rafatrill]

"I only know what I know because of my mistakes" 💯 words of wisdom by the goat 🐐 himself

[@iancameron1662]

True craftsman a lost art. This man is GOOD

[@m.a.2696]

*a god

[@ericebert6404]

Fitzee, nice job as usual. I really like your use of metals you have around the shop.

[@davidhoward3564]

All your comments are nice it makes me feel good. I read all of them it lifts my spirit thank you

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I read them all. It makes me feel good too

[@stevewuertz3598]

Fitzee-thank you so much. I learn so much from you. If you watch a steady stream of EastWood panel repair videos all I learn is how to spend a lot of money. Craftsmanship, logical thinking and simplehand tools are all you really need. thanks again

[@apt7777]

Your shop skills are impressive... rightfully. Decades of honing the craft and all that. But your production skills with these videos is down right amazing. Perfectly aligns with your simple is better approach to fabricating. I imagine you picked up a video camera the day before you starting posting this channel... and easy peasy made perfect shots. A natural talent.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

All done on my phone. I picked up some go pros awhile back it step up my game only to find out it was hard to set up the lighting on them in my shop. The phone is crisp and clear so sticking with the phone. Like my welding tools my Camara gear is same way. Simple

[@erniemartin654]

Thank you for sharing your skills and talents on this site. Your simply amazing at the job you do. I especially like the way you approach seemingly impossible repairs in a systematic way while using tools that many of us have at home. You prove the best tool you have is the one inside your head. I’m inspired to restore an old car by seeing your work as you make it all look easy.

[@chandiaz7694]

I’ve subscribed to your channel and observed the great complex repairs you performed. Unfortunately until now I had not seen this 1948 door repair that could have made my identical damage repair easier, same model Chevy truck. But fortunately I’ll be able perform this repair on right hand door in the fashion you did it. My left hand door repair was hard because I did NoT grind down the door outer/inner panel edge like you did. I too had issues with the reselling spots , very similar to yours.

[@Dwjzdljn]

Realy nice to see that u understand metal and think good before u do.

[@herbertsaylor8912]

You take something that looks so complicated and break it down so that I can see the parts, or the steps and make it possible for us out here to do it. Can't thank you enough for the knowledge you have given me, which results in the courage to try things. Yours is the best channel on the net. Thank you!

[@NialPowerCork]

Lovely work, gives a great insight into the degree to which rust must be eliminated. Tempting to fill small holes like that but that’s how the rust comes back. Thanks, great tutorial, really appreciate it.

[@davebrittain9216]

Really nice looking repair Fitzee! When you have done a nice job like that no one will know you even did it. Mission accomplished!

[@hollyjackaubin9949]

This is the most down to earth and talented guy, since my dear dad, who had exactly the same basic logic about tools, he always made his own shop tools to manufacture various inventions that he came up with, I worked with him for years when I was in my 20's & 3o's, you remind me of my Papa, we are of french descent, I & I still speak it fluently, I come from a small town (french) called Falher, in northern Alberta, my great grand parents were part of the early settlers in 1912? Thanks for you're knowledgable tips mister!

[@jarrodoreilly4328]

You make it look so easy a real joy to watch. I have learned a lot from you my friend. Keep up the great work

[@stephensmithsbarsmustangra4]

I have the same issue on both doors of my ‘50. I really appreciate you doing this.

[@justinl2458]

These videos are so great. I look forward to seeing what metal Fitzee will use for a repair.

[@alandust2188]

I just love watching you work....you are the real deal!

[@dirkg7062]

Sir, What a great job you did! You are a very good bodyman fabricator.

[@mijyadoc5374]

I sure do like your way of thinking......

[@NickFortier]

Just gotta say thanks again. All the little tricks you mention have helped so much in finally getting my project completed to satisfaction at last.. and easily! Thanks man, I owe ya a pint one day;) or some crown, whichever floats yer boat

[@johnrasenberg9580]

Hi Fitzee, I wacht you all the way from Spain,m your tips are great and your approach to get the work done is amazing a simple, very usefull, keep the videos koming please

[@brianmaynard7320]

Fine repair Fitzee!! Watching you work and listening to your how to tips, certainly makes this look like it's doable by the average with minimum tools.. It's a lost art.. Thank you for YOUR time!!

[@johnnorth9355]

Another masterclass in less than 30 minutes. Thank you.

[@mikedurham3295]

Awesome job as usual Fitzee, I'm going through the same process on 57 Dodge truck. Time consuming, and nerve wracking, but I've learned alot from your videos. Thank you.

[@eliaslourenzo8312]

EXELENT JOB FITZZE!!! Im from Argentina. Love your work!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Another great teaching video. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@douglashart5059]

You are the master with the grinder!! Nice work!

[@raylarkin5004]

That was great! I thought to myself, you can grind the very edge to separate the door skin and you did. The rest was a great metal fab lesson for me! thanks for all the great tips, you are really damn good!

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

Oh Man... I can’t thank you enough. You gave me the courage to start tackling my 1971 Super Bug shell (my own night mare 😃) I just subscribed to your EDUCATIONAL Channel. Thanks a lot for sharing your amazing experience. Cheers from Melbourne 🇦🇺

[@rexmericle5068]

I really enjoy the fact that you mostly use hand tools and home made dies and such. I also like the fact that you "recycle" metal rather than buy new. I do the same. Make my own tools when I need to and I have everything from square tubing from scrapped fitness equipment to stainless steel panels taken from a bar-b-que grille for material! It's part of the enjoyment for me. I am 68 and retired so I have plenty of time to use my imagination! By all means keep sharing the craftsmanship!

[@frundlemud]

Like many others I have learnt from and enjoyed your lessons. Thank you

[@christheo3972]

For me,he is the best , here on KZbin, for bodywork. Greetings from Germany

[@patricksims9311]

I always said a body man is a sculpture at heart and That's you Fitzee. You can be a bondo sculpture or a metal sculpture. I tell all those that count that if you want to rebuild and restore and you want to be the best you better learn from Fitzee. He is The Best and the most talented but also He is the number one teacher I ever saw. Keep teaching Fitzee.

[@billnlori3149]

Very cool fix. Great camera work, you get the good shots to show what you are doing. Keep up the great videos!! Congrats on breaking 50K!!

[@calparsons2502]

Thanks for the nice ride. certainly was a beautiful day.

[@josejimenezone]

Fitzee you're so talented.

[@michaelmerta8956]

71 year young and thanks God I'm still learning thanks Fitzee

[@billypeters3249]

Fitzee, l'm country boy from Alabama, USA. I've always done things from necessaty. I like your work. Keep it up.

[@tommykay3285]

I said to my buddy (who is a welder) “I think I figured this welding thing out! You just have to grind it smooth when you’re done.” He said “well, you’re a grinder then, not a welder”. Hahahaha

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Ya!!Well a welder does a body on a car your going need some bodyman to fill up all the warped metal! Lol. Welders are such funny people.. have a few we tease each other

[@brxtmp106]

I have 3 welders and 8 grinders...guess I’m a grinder too😁

[@randytravis3998]

@@brxtmp106 yep I have 4 normal size 4.5 inch grinders and 3 or 4 large grinders ,, I hated every time I wanted to go from a cutting disk too a grinding disk , wire wheel . sanding disk ,, spent half the day lol switching the grinder over ,,, just have to remember when grinding to keep it moving ,, if you stay in one spot too long the metal can warp ..

[@awalk5177]

This is so clever. Gives me inspiration to tackle my Land Rover doors. A little different due to aluminium skin , but the steel channel inside is steel and all that needs repair. Catch it in time. Its so good when you can see how its done. The finish is brilliant.

[@corvairist]

It’s like attending trade school for free but the lessons are clearer and taught by someone who actually is a master craftsman instead of a teacher with little practical experience.

[@elmuerto4463]

Great channel and videos. This is the way i was trained 35 years ago. Its been 15 years since my mentor passed..Watching you is like a shop day with my friend Leonard. Ive listened to so much bs and trash talking from guys that come to my shop from collision repair that have never worked on body on frame vehicles. before the internet, before there were cheap offshore junk 22ga repair panels for everything..this is how CRAFTSMEN(and women) did repairs that last. Beautiful work man..Absolutely top shelf. Thank you for passing on the knowledge to those willing to take the time to sponge up what youre laying down.

[@michaelosborne9378]

another job well done you make it look like magic from rust to beautiful I wish I had watched you make the bubble scoop before I did the steel cowl scoop on my 57 Thunderbird hood would have saved many hours of body work getting my hood as flat and with the proper body line up the center , The good part is now I have found your channel and can use your methods on my old pick up truck project , carry on my friend continue giving lessons on the easy and patient way to get it done right ,

[@uuwalnut]

And you just showed me how to fix the doors on my 1998 F150. Amazing Fitzee!

[@timwhaley8406]

I love watching you work. You make it look so easy.

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Man! I love your work. And I love your accent even more!

[@LFM80]

Another great video, thanks! I’d like to see you do a leading edge hood repair video.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I have a few of those that need repairs. I gets to them ill do a video

[@robertironside3166]

Your videos are invaluable Fitz. Well done as per usual and thanks for posting!

[@vincenthodge2404]

I like your viewpoint on how you take on fabrications. You are very good at what you do. Keep the tutorials coming.

[@brdnsky6417]

Another good show Fitzee. But by now after watching you shows we have come to expect nothing less. I realize you make mistakes, after all we are only human. But with your God given talent and years of experience, you make it all look so easy. Thank you for all you do for us less talented. Ronnie.

[@terrylewis1239]

You are an excellent instructor sir, always showing the process in easy to follow terms.

[@vernonland5987]

You make it look so easy but I know it's not. Great videos Mr. Fitz!

[@endeavour2127]

Another phenomenal video Sir! I learn so much from your videos! Much appreciated!!

[@darrensaunders4635]

I really enjoy your video's. i'm always impressed to see the comments from other autobody guys reacting to your approach to body work. love the approach, taking bites out of the task vs trying do it all in one action. i wish i could get my 76 f250 crew cab 4x4 in your shop.

[@ralphboyce3542]

sir fitzee its ashame there's not many true craftsmen that can do such wonderful true body work like you any more thanks for teaching us all how to do something the right way... keep up the good work always!!

[@jeremybennett5547]

Absolutely love this repair! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Look forward to watching your others now. For sure subscribing glad to have had your video come along in my suggestions!

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Another art lesson by the master. Fantastic as always Fitzee.

[@brianwalker1933]

Top job mate, love how you explain every step/detail as you progress with this repair. I’m learning so much from you, thanks.😊👍👍🇦🇺🦘🦘

[@buannajim8091]

Hey Tony. Great job, as usual. I always enjoy your vids and "tips".

[@Mikefngarage]

That is EXACTLY how I would have done it too....Cutting that door skin in most situations would also have a higher chance of warpage. That one in particular would not have warped because it was round. But making a patch panel was for the skin was totally unnecessary.....Good call Would have done it same way.

[@davehogan4776]

Amazing work every time!!! Thanks!! You make bodywork look so easy with minimal tools Thanks!!

[@turboflush]

Love the attention to detail at 23:30

[@tgtg2945]

Nice logical approach from old hands tried and tested craftsmanship. Thanks fitzee

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Thanks again Fitzee. Appreciate the tips. Golden as always!

[@michaelb.5345]

Very slick again, what a talent you are. Watch those eyes...

[@4eyedturd663]

Thanks for the video, I had a door to fix and was planning on trying to fold over a flap until this video. I took your approach and wasn’t bad.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That is a nice sweet door edge! Love the tutorial.

[@motoxray]

Beautiful work, Thanks for sharing your skills & knowledge.

[@123suzukisamurai]

Awesome job fitzee. I’m working on my fortieth year doing collision work. I do very little rust work. Yr methods r practical and brilliant. I’m learning from u and appreciate it. Thanks again

[@PM-lk9ph]

Always a pleasure, Fitzee. Keep'm coming!

[@earlk6]

used your great instructions to put together a patch panel for my 96 Express Van behind the back wheel. Not the easiest first project but results were great. the corner behind the wheel was completed rotted away. use the other side as guide and the results were great. Thank you for all you hard work and being willing to share your knowledge.

[@porroh869]

I also have some old racking/shelving units that I acquired a few years back. I have all the steel I need for patch panels.

[@johngunn7087]

Excellent content- as usual !! Thanks, Fitzee.

[@paulk2959]

Very nice! I need to do the same repair on my wife's suburban - outer skin ok but lip is gone and I'm sure the inner structure is quite rusty and will need to be replaced. You made this repair look easy. Congrats on 50k subs!! You'll be at 100k before you know it....

[@karlscribner7436]

For the money they cost it’s a crime how bad those Suburbans rust. Good luck with it.

[@Wanker59]

Those left handed hammers work quite well. Excellent big fella 👍🏻

[@malcolmyoung7866]

You got as much value as you could've out of the grinding disc whilst cutting off that lip section on the bottom of the door...Great video Fitzee, still trying to catch up on all the videos you've made...great learning experience...Cheers..

[@richardbaker5151]

Awesome as usual, I'll be starting floor pans in my '72 F100 next week.

[@trickyricky12147]

Your the man, Fitzee! Another job done 👍

[@andygriffiths8647]

Simple, patient, with no fuss, excellent job, love to watch more, but sorry had my 1/2 hour lunch, got mine to get on with lol 😊

[@tgtg2945]

Please d with the details

[@tgtg2945]

Please d with the details

[@andygriffiths8647]

@@tgtg2945 a few projects on the go lol yesterday was bodywork on my Aussie Chrysler 69 VF 2 door chop top ( Dodge Dart ) style, with a 318 I’ve had for 18 years as a regular driver, every week took off the road 4 years ago to do up and in between major back surgery etc slowed me down for a couple but onwards and upwards, after rehab etc and taking care of myself 😊 I will get it back on the road soon.

[@tgtg2945]

@@andygriffiths8647 happy welding grinding and mess making. Hope it lives many more moons.

[@andygriffiths8647]

@@tgtg2945 thank you 😊

[@jamesguthrie889]

Nice. I have to do the same to my 48 2 ton. Thank You for the free lesson.

[@josuerivero7563]

Thks for you video, I'm work in my 49 chevy truck and now I have the best advice to fix this baby appreciate

[@davecollumbell4592]

what a great repair, love watching your videos

[@captaincavern200]

Nice work and useful tips Fitzee ,thanks .

[@gregpaterno1446]

A other job successfuly done just a legend Fitzsi I would not forget that 🇦🇺👍🏽👌🏼💪🏼

[@SkaterStimm]

what a beautiful repair, thank you so much!

[@wesleyhuebotter]

You’re the man fitz!

[@TheInfamousProject]

Awesome tutorial and TIPS! Glad I found your channel. I have many skills but metal work are ones i need to improve

[@David-vd9up]

Fitzee Thanks! I have a 1948 and fixing my doors is next of the fab work (Last panels actually). I will no doubt replay your video a few times. Your metal work tips are so simple to follow lead to great results. By the way congrats on topping 50,000 Subscribers!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you and glad to help

[@dirkb5674]

There is some amazing content on this channel ... love it !!!