Building complex body panels with simple tools

More work on the 49 Fleetline. doing more body seam alignment and build a complex lower door post section using a simple method and simple tools.

[@ratrodramblin]

I've wanted to fabricate things and repair and build hot rods but was a alcoholic for a long time and choose drinking over my dreams and now almost a year sober. I'm glad to have your videos and many others channels to watch and learn to start doing what I love. Thanks.

[@grahamturner2469]

Fitzee I have been watching your videos for years and you always amaze me with your methods and your skill. I am in Australia and I know you have a big following here. I am retired and restoring VW Beetles your methods have enabled me to do what I love without having a million dollars worth of equipment. I appreciate every thing you have done for all of us.

[@rh752]

Yep, big following in oz, replacement panels aren’t as cheap here as in the states so fitzees videos are awesome!

[@SideShowBob16]

Also watching and learning here in Adelaide. I agree with all of your comments 👍

[@geoffreymills9932]

There's been a decade of metal shop classes just on that one car, we can't thank you enough for your patience with teaching us all your tricks and tips on "hand tool" fabrication, another beautiful repair Tony, your piece mill technics have helped me out more than you could imagine, thanks again for all your hard work and willingness to share your experience, till next time I'll be waiting.

[@630115MIKE]

Tony I wish you and KZbin was around when I was a young fella, I'm 60 now ,got lots of fabricating tools , watching you makes me want to go and buy an old car and have at her , you make it look so easy.

[@karlscribner7436]

75 here, same thoughts. I don’t have anything rusty, except me😊

[@kevinlancaster6041]

I'm really happy you do so much by hand instead of expensive machines I can't afford

[@blackscotydog]

Tony..You are just amazing.. Your skill at rebuilding those body gaps is simply mind blowing. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@schuma61]

Great that the skills of old masters are recorded, otherwise we would lose a lot of craft knowledge because the young ones can't be bothered with doing real stuff.

[@redlight3932]

There's years and years of experience and you can just tell by how he talks about the gap and lines a real professional this guy, I hope to get half as good to fix my rusty rambler

[@clintmckenzie5720]

Your skill consistently BLOWS MY MIND. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.

[@cmiller8006]

Your videos are so informative that anyone with patience, enough ocd, and a mechanical/ creative mind can do this. I've built several cars but never have done the body work. Next car I'm going to do the body work also.

[@Liberatus]

There’s only one guy that I would turn my project over to... Globally, Fitzee #1 globally in panel restoration, hell you should be teaching our throw away generations. H.M.S.

[@warrencahill9673]

Good evening,i just love watching a guy without a million dollars worth of high tec equipment do as good a job if not better then the ones that do.

[@royestala6944]

Genius! Love rewatching your videos. Reinforcing my knowledge, thanks Tony!!

[@tykellerman6384]

Tony you always prove that necessity is the mother of invention… another great vid🤠👍

[@georgestewart1325]

Discovered this channel a few weeks ago and have become addicted. Amazing skills, compulsive watching.

[@jtuck6065]

The knack you have for simplifying things is amazing, Tony! I was overwhelmed just watching 😂

[@TheZorgen]

Same mate. I was like " daym !!! 😊

[@mpr3209]

It’s a pleasure watching you work, Fitzee.

[@raymondcollyear4773]

I've been telling my wife about how good you are and how you teach people who no nothing about wielding ways to get to doing their own projects. So I showed her this video and she was amazed at how you took all those pieces and made that door jamb. Keep the videos coming I'm almost ready to start doing some patch work on my Caddy.

[@victorthecarguy3126]

You;re a true artist. Great video and impressive work.

[@joaquinsablan5406]

Again, Thank you for showing just how simple anyone can accomplish metal work if you just look at the task your trying to do. And with a basic tools. With you showing the way to do it. Your GREAT!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Tony, you've always say that you hope the tips are good, well my son this time! you nailed it out of the park!! Your officially the Master of Tricks and Tips in my Book and I got a feeling a whole lot of fellas will agree with me on this one. cheer's bud.

[@richardharries5825]

Your tips are just bloody fantastic. There has been stuff I’ve seen and thought right this is a parts car. I’ve stripped and scrapped the car. But that was years ago. But now after watching quite a few of your videos. I’m looking for an old wreck to attempt to copy precisely what you’re doing.

[@hheidrick]

I love watching your channel. You make the impossible possible

[@FollowerOfChrist589]

im making a patch in my 95 civic right now and this video just helped me so much thank you for your expertise !! God bless you

[@blazeboyblazeboy4470]

This is the most educational channel and hands on I've ever seen!! I love this channel!! Number one fan here sir!!!

[@johnalexander4356]

136,000 subscribers! That makes you one of the top fab instructors out there. I just wish I could have had you instructing me like this 40 years ago!

[@robertunderwood6011]

you make it look so easy but with your years of skill thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@karlscribner7436]

Great instruction geared to the weakest link in the chain to surpass fear of trying. DON’T Overthink it…would make a great Fitzee T-shirt

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Another great teaching video. great explanations, one step at a time, making a complex panel. Need to get to the salvage yard to pink up a small piece of eye beam. Thanks for the education.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

I can’t say what has already been said. TY for sharing your skill!! Another vid that’s going into my save folder for future reference!!!!!!!

[@buannajim8091]

You never fail to educate and entertain, Tony. Thanks for the tips!

[@Big88Country]

So good!!! I learn so much in a short time with you, THANK YOU!!!

[@boatnut64]

I know we all had to start somewhere, but My God, the "Hackery" that was done to this car... Thank God, that you are there, to Save this Poor Car... ❤❤❤

[@raymondtrotter4655]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. I've not done any of this yet but am about to start on my 1962 c10 and I know your teaching is going to help me so much. Thanks for teaching and sharing your skills. I agree with others, you blow us away with your skills. Keep em coming. Thanks Truck Driver Ray ✝️

[@thistlelee]

Tony, Your gap adjustement method is GREAT ! I wish I had known that when I built my '68 Chevelle. I fell into all the novice traps back then. Great vid !

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Great channel. Loving the work :)

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Another excellent video.👍 I always learn alot watching your videos, thanks.

[@bchant19]

Tony it's work on panels like this that make you seem like a magician. How you worked the edges and then made the tricking door bottom section up was just genius. Simple, easy, perfection.

[@danieldonnelly3602]

Master T. U should take your show on the road. I've got some junk that I work on. But I like to watch U.

[@marksteitler642]

Enjoyed your video very informative and interesting I have a 66 Mustang coupe that I've had since 1977

[@jamesdisney9150]

My man Tony got the patience of a brain surgeon work looks phenomenal 👍

[@robertingram4562]

I am impressed. you are very skilled and I have learned so much . I realize now that any car is salvageable if you have patience and time . thanks

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

The tips were great and you made that transition look like it came from the factory. Your explanations are pure gold.

[@EL34Quartett]

Fitzzee transitioning top craft into high art by using simple tools not overthinking it. Thank you very much for sharing all this. 🤟😎👍

[@johnnytoronto1066]

A beautiful demonstration and explanation. Thank you for taking the trouble to show us these techniques.

[@AMLagonda]

Amazing you can make a video like this without any swearing at all 😯, Id have a few swear words seeing those old rust repairs🤬

[@sassteleky7665]

Perfect timing, just about to attack bottom of doors. you make it look so simple yet your work is outstanding.

[@edwardhrvoich1786]

An absolute "MASTER" in the fabrication and welding in some of the most "impossible" areas to repair . Your "simple" approach to a repair encourages one to tackle the challenge straight on. A delight to watch you work "miracles" when no commercially produced repair pieces are available.

[@petergoodwin2465]

I'm doing the same to wife's impala hinge pillars. Will be stronger than factory with the welds behind as well. Thanks mate great video again.

[@peletpower9650]

tHIS INFO IS PURE gold!! tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOW HOW WITH THE WORLD

[@adambassador7727]

Excellent work, as always! 👍

[@johnnyholland8765]

After you split that metal and began tapping the seam back you could see the gap opening into a uniform shape. Is it just me or is that just cool as hell... You are pretty good at making metal conform to your will. Making it go places it didn't want to go in the first place. You have a unique way of convincing it to do that...

[@biglakehotrods381]

I’m glad that old custom is getting dolled up. Between you, lazzie and Carl and a couple others, I’ve learned a ton.

[@russellgeorgelindsay6483]

mate love all your work mate you explain everything so simple

[@jraposo911]

The tips were GOOD as usual! JR in Ontario 😊

[@greasedmonkey7571]

I really appreciate the nice details in your work. Doing it in a simple fashion also. Which allows us to be able to understand and do this in our small garages at home with basic tools. Thank you!!!👍👍👍

[@stevoj8959]

Your simplicity rocks. I have been doing this for 40 years and your technique is as good as I have seen. I have taught a few to do rust repair and the 'don't over think' approach is the best advise you can give anyone. I built my push rod blower when I was a younger lad and still use it, there is nothing better. Your channel is inspiring and enjoy every video. Thanks Stevo J

[@artists1015]

You are an artist my friend!

[@robbigemon1868]

Always great content tony. And the tips are the best. Thanks

[@galaxiex1]

Awesome stuff Fitzee! Thanks so much for showing us how you do this this type of repair! Fellow Canuk here in Alberta, I have a 66 Galaxie that needs the Fitzee touch. :) Want to make a trip out here to Alberta sometime? Seriously, watching how you do this I'm gonna try it myself. Cheers!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

I can't even imagine what it would cost to do all of this!!!

[@stevesilverton]

So very clever. I have never seen or done a repair like this. And panel alignment was impressed upon me more than 50 years ago. I only wish I was able to take my MIG welder back in time. Sure beats brass!

[@tommybryson2311]

Excellent. Don’t over think it is top advice . 👍

[@sidschwan8031]

Hi Fitzee just turned in on your channel your work is awesome old school top notch fun watching.

[@markgutter8443]

Without doubt the most skilled body builder on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@adriancooper8192]

Another fantastic episode. That repair panel for the bottom of the B post was a brilliant example of your method of breaking the task down into small, manageable elements. Thank you so much for that and all the other great tips. BTW I like the new intro, especially the way the hammer blows fall in time to the music, a nice touch. Thank you Tony!

[@royestala6944]

Thank you Tony! Always satisfying watching you tackle tricky projects and providing informative ways to accomplish difficult tasks. Great info for novices!

[@rogerturley]

This man has the patience of Job! Fitzee, you're a great teacher. You make me feel like I can do it myself.

[@denemillsom9860]

Fantastic video, love your work Fitz, reworking old repairs and making them factory again. Never judging only problem solving. I think I’ll buy a hat you legend.

[@johnsherry8954]

Thanks Tony,I'm finally understanding the multi piece approach to these repairs

[@petermontagnon4440]

Amazing Bud!!! Glad I found you!!!!!!

[@littlepaddy7444]

That's the best approach to gap adjusting I've ever seen. Thanks Fitzee.

[@hieroglyph321]

Inspiring, thanks. Just starting out so this is really helpful. "Don't overthink it". Music to my ears 👍 Subscribed

[@Don14320]

you make it look so easy, but its difficult to get the curves all to match. By using the old rusted part as the shape/template you do it so well. Again your skill is masterful.

[@jjamanda]

super craftmenship in gapping the rear of thhe door learnt a lot just have to put it into practice now thank you.

[@chute2thrill1]

Another great video Tony 👍

[@allanhonaker5176]

Love watching your videos

[@Shiznaft1]

This man is a wealth of knowledge and skill. Thank you for sharing your amazing experience and perspective.

[@frenchenstein]

🌟Really enjoyed this episode. I've just finished fitting a new door to my '68 Ford Escort. I had to remove the wing to reshape it where it is close to the scuttle panel, and had to cut and reweld the door hinges as I had previously fitted the wing to match an old door. I can certainly appreciate your work. Fun times indeed. Kind regards 😊

[@BesseCustomFabrication]

It always seems like some kind of voodoo magic. Then I watch the video and it comes together and logic returns to my mind. Thanks Tony, my confidence level is boosted yet again!

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

The way you make these pieces and how you fit em and make em original is outstanding always enjoy watching your videos thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@donaldmorrison5289]

God flows through this man's eyes and hands

[@andruspuusta4230]

Your videos have been a great help to understand how to fabricate complex parts with basic tools! And You do very good and simple explanation as well! Thank You! Best regards, from Estonia!

[@103erik]

Great tips Tony. Thanks!

[@nuxboxen]

Man you are an artist... I've watched alot of your videos and I gain more respect every time. You're special my friend.

[@endeavour2127]

Phenomenal video as usual Fitzee!!👍👌 Perfect video for Toyota Mr2 MK1 Owners like myself!!😂

[@markaubuchon2227]

A true craftsman. Thanks for sharing all your hard learned lessons!

[@nexpro6985]

Big thanks for your vids. I used a bunch of your techniques to save my van. ❤

[@aussiedazvk4djh889]

Bugger me Fitzee you make it look so eazy. The video was 100% great. 👍

[@Chad_N_Stacey_Hopson]

We need a "Here's where I'm to" shirt!!

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

Excellent as always !!

[@Choober65]

You can tell when someone is good at what they do when you watch them work and think "I could do that, it looks easy" so you try it, and find it isn't. Fitzee makes EVERYTHING in fabrication look simple.

[@thebanjoman1963]

I still have my own 'air chuck' I made 45 years ago in High School shop class in the 1970's. I had to make something on the metal lathe for credit. Everybody else made hammers.I turned down a piece of 1" aluminum round stock and made it fit my air hose. I use it to this day. I got an "A" for creativity and my '3 fingered" shop teacher, who routinely preached safety didn't have to grade one more damn hammer. You're pushrod one seems to work very well too. Thanks for sharing.

[@thistlelee]

Geebus Tony...That's about as complex a panel as it gets......Your work is great !

[@luliluli1471]

That's it Fitzee mate. We need it easy and simple.😊

[@flatworm00]

I have learned so much watching you work. You are truly an excellent body man!

[@tezsullivan6048]

Awesome work, amazing grinding skills 👍👍

[@nansiblair1529]

Your work is awesome and we appreciate you sharing your knowledge. My hubby and I watched your gap adjustment and said, wow, I never thought of that. Thank you

[@user-tn1hk6zm2freedom]

All I can say is EXCELLENT!!!!! Your a master Fitzee.

[@russelldmytrow823]

HaHaHa Now dont that look lovely !!! Omg, what a master you are at making the most difficult tasks seem so simple !! I cant afford the space or expensive shapers other sites have , thank you Tony for making it cheaper & simpler for guys like me 😃👍👍👍