Door alinement on a chopped 49 Chevy Fleetline

more work on the 49 Fleetline. fixing up poor repairs as well fixing the poorly aligned door that was not lining up on the main body line and from looks of it it been like it when the car was chopped

[@dustnaji408]

The confidence you give me, while working on my own project, is unmatchable. Thanks Fitz!

[@MyBlueZed]

I’m certain I would have spun off to disaster if I hadn’t found Fitzee.

[@thegarageetc]

the progess is incredible, from where that car was to now....I can't imagine the owner of the car seeing his car in the video and getting exited with the progress, it must be an amazing feeling. Thanks Fitz for another amazing video.

[@domecrack]

I imagine they're dying inside learning about everything they did wrong.

[@fonhollohan2908]

I enjoy watching a man that knows his trade and shares his tricks and tips. This ole car come a long long way since you've been working on it. Just taking care of the body lines themselves and the gaps makes the car not look like an ugly duckling anymore, now it's starting to look like a pretty decent cruiser.

[@andrewelliott4890]

Old car is looking better all the time. The inspector approves also.

[@ronaldwatterly7747]

I was working at a Chevy dealer back in 78. A guy came in with his brand new Silverado. The door was sagging a little and wanted if we could correct it. I said sure pull it in. You should have seen his face when I went to my box and came back with my 2lb hammer!😮😂 I sprung the bottom hinge and it fixed right up! He was sweating it at first!😂 Great memories!😊

[@carlosmontoya8658]

Mr. Fitzgerald, your mechanical mind melding with metal manipulation meets many men's manifest machinations. Whew, that was tough!

[@buannajim8091]

It's always such a pleasure to watch how your mind works with making these repairs, Tony. Thanks for the tips!

[@jgwilliams5951]

Always a good evening when I can watch and learn from your tips and experience . Now I just need to work on my memory . Well Done and Thanks Fitzee!

[@thistlelee]

A lot going on adjusting doors . As an ameteur builder, I fell into all the traps you mentioned when building my '68 Chevelle. I learned a lot here, Tony.

[@terrykeithley6183]

The great start to the weekend. A vid from Tony. 😊

[@christopherconrad4156]

I use a stiff wire cup wheel in the grinder to peel out old fill. Gets into body lines without removing metal

[@Pancho-villa666]

I say , 40 + years of know how here. No 20 something body guy could match your expertise . VERY WELL DONE !!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That was amazing to watch the gaps come right into where you want them.Thanks for the tip on the door hinge. I have to remember that one.

[@rickjackson3414]

Great video! Looks excellent….you make it look so easy. I know you have to adjust door to 1/4 first as the 1/4 ain’t moving, but, on something like this you had to make your 1/4 lip and then fit the door…….fantastic approach to a tough repair.

[@goptools]

Hi Tony. Nice work getting the door, fender and quarter panel aligned! You make it look easy!

[@AMLagonda]

yer, its not easy though lol

[@glenmiller3783]

Fixing other peoples messes can be real challenging. Nice job Tony

[@rjung_ch]

Catching up, was on vacation and I came to stick around. 👍💪✌

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. You are a master metalman and a great teacher.

[@larrybrown7216]

YES the tips were good!!!!! the gaps sur can be frustrating!

[@ChaplainSkelton]

The tips were good! I don't know if anyone else who could do what you did in this video and make it look as easy and professional!

[@sb18436572]

Alot of good info on this one. I like the video cut-a- ways before during and after.

[@alecmaxwell7945]

You are definitely a perfectionist. Made my Saturday night,so many tips. Thank you!😊

[@riverflyswatter]

Love the tricks ! Reverse backing pads. Thanks!

[@spamwagon]

An issue like this can be a bit confusing as far as in what sequence you address the fitment of the door & fender. I have the same issues on my '49 Styleline, so this has been very informative for me. Thanks for posting! New subscriber.

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Fitzee, great program. Thank you for all the tips, and advice. Keep up the great work. Take care and stay safe. 👍

[@thomastoadally]

Beautiful job, precision gaps, great attention to details! You're the best!

[@markmcintosh3255]

Precision, Dave Kindig will be calling

[@nobodyspecial6436]

@@markmcintosh3255who..(dare i ask) is Dave Kindig?

[@babybird57]

Fitzee, this is exactly the type of work I am doing right now and your tips are spectacular !

[@TheAmpair]

Even allowing for the fact you're 6 months behind the calendar, and walking upside down to boot, that is some nice work verging on incredible. A friend of mine who made the odd car body from both mild steel and Aluminum was visibly impressed. He has decided that at 87 he's not going to challenge your methods especially since he considers that electric welding is only excusable if the manufacturer used inexcusable materials. Anything that can't be oxy-acet welded or brazed is designed to crack and corrode PDQ. He's nearly as biased as me. But his wife assures me, he really is impressed; you may even have a couple new viewers Thanks.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I like to sit down with him.for a long chat. Lot I can learn from him I'm sure.

[@bobbyhallmark5189]

Excellent workmanship and great tips as usual.Thanks and blessings to you and family.

[@ldean-du5im]

Lots of patience and tons of skill!

[@triumphstu]

One of the best channels on KZbin, these videos give me so much confidence....until I get in the garage ..Haha ! Great tips as always Cheers Fitz

[@davec3459]

I learn something new every video i watch. Thank you!

[@markurban3608]

Thanks for all the tips! I've used many on my 85 S10. Your knowledge that you pass on is appreciated, thanks!

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Nice nice Fitzee. Great Tips ! Step by step and your finesse and control is great. A guy can really make a lot more work for himself if not careful in those areas. Good teachings sir 👍🏻✌🏻love it

[@boatnut64]

Another Outstanding Installment... Keep up the Great Work Fitzi. 💪💪💪

[@jasonflowers3830]

Great video Fitzee. You make it look so easy. The old car is looking better.

[@suzukiman650]

If I'm ever back out east I need to come say hi. You are a master at this stuff, Fitzee.

[@jacquespoirier9071]

it is the one of the kind !!! better to keep it well stored as this car is so unique that it is not really repairable in the case of an accident. very good job on that custom car.

[@keithparton8465]

U sure can work some Magic with the metal 👍

[@garagehack2060]

Great to see a master fabricator at work.

[@markaubuchon2227]

You sir are a master at your craft. Thank you for the video’s and the education.

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Really enjoyed this one. Lots of humour added for our enjoyment. Thanks much for sharing Lad. Best to you and yours.👍🏁

[@vortexgen1]

Great video. I never get tired of watching you work your magic. You have such a pretty fluffy girl wandering around your shop.

[@tonyosmer8459]

You are amazing at what you can do , incredible ! 🙂

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

What's amazing is how decent this car looked at first, from 10 feet away. Like most projects. the more you dig the more you have to fix, if you want to do it right. This car will be amazing when you are done with the body, solid, straight and much much cleaner overall! I like the chair technique, I usually use a lightweight Harbor Freight floor jack I can easily raise or roll with the door on it. :)

[@donchoate13]

Good grief whoever done the previous work sure did jack it up , wow what a deal . The owner has the right man on the job now though.

[@kenstevens5675]

Tips are always good. Look forward to new videos.

[@hfdzl]

Glad to see a new film. Was getting withdrawal symptoms!! Still the best- Good on ya!

[@jayjohnston2821]

Thanks once again Tony It just goes to show that ................................... Youth and Enthusiasm is no replacement for Old age and treachery Oops I mean Experience ;) #StickAround!

[@geoffreymills9932]

Now that's taking a jolopy to show car status, nice work Tony, that hood is going to be very interesting 😮😮😮

[@Shawnsboostedgarage]

Hey You’re welcome! And thanks for putting my sticker on your tool box! It’s much appreciated!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you. Cool gift

[@gregpaterno1446]

The legend has done it again love your work Fitz

[@donaldhalls2189]

Lot of work, great job, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@terryholder1639]

Beautiful job is always

[@strikingwelds]

Take note welding padiwans, patience and careful planning ensures that the 'torch ' will guide you 😂 Amazing work as always Fitzy - Thank you

[@royestala6944]

I love your thought process and your solutions!!!

[@mortimerschnerd3846]

You do damn nice work!!! I wish I had half your patience.

[@ritekeith]

I just came across your video by chance. You gotta be a Newfoundlander. Awesome. I miss the island. There are lots of repair videos I subscribed just so I could listen to a familiar voice.

[@bryancooper2699]

Awesome Detailed progress. The tips were good as always. Thank you

[@joell439]

Yep…… brand new 👍👍😎👍👍

[@bigbraincontent]

Tips were good 👍

[@warpedspeed4517]

Wow. From 20:10 to 20:37, if I hadn't followed you for years I would swear it was magic you performed, Fitzee! And even though I know what you did and how, I still am left with awe. Simply mesmerizing. 🖖

[@can-cruiser]

Impressive work as usual. Thanks Tony...

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Nice work Fitzee…

[@johnkranz4004]

Very Nice Work Tony really coming along nicely it’s going to be nice car

[@robbigemon1868]

Always a great video tony and tips are always great. Thanks tony

[@circledhomestead4358]

The master at work!

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

I love how clean your welds turn out. I have a 71 challenger, and the metal is about as thick as tissue paper and I’m constantly chasing the holes I burn into it :( it’s so frustrating and disheartening. At the end of it all, for all the work and effort, it always just turns out “ok” :(

[@davebrittain9216]

Tips are always good! Thanks Fitzee!

[@raymondcollyear4773]

Thank you again for another great video. Your teaching and giving us amateurs invaluable lessons and I know I really appreciate all of your help. Thank again

[@adeeponionbrah]

I forgot, Is this your car? Lotta hours into it hard work. Thirty thousand dollar fix.

[@BrucePierson]

It's a customer's car. Tony is just fixing it.

[@markfuchs9385]

Excellent job Fitz...

[@rodparker4514]

Love your stuff young man , more please!

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Well done great work I like your work I wish you a good week Yours Frank Galetzka

[@manuelbenavidez8872]

i've learned alot from you sir, thank you for sharing

[@michaelvangrondelle5916]

All I can say is WOW! Well done.

[@103erik]

Excellent video, I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@ohfugit]

Your work is so impressive

[@BrucePierson]

Peanut checking out what you've been up to. Won't be long I suppose until peanut retires to the heated condo for the winter.

[@labontottingham3051]

great video you make that look easy. and explained it very well

[@shanenix1549]

That was amazing up so thank you

[@ddblairco]

The tips were good. Thank you

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Thank you Fitzee!! You are Da Hammah!

[@Joe.Doucette]

Yes sir.. that's going to a long way away from the mis-shapen thing that you started with. Looking good. Peanut thinks so too. ;)

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

😊 always good tips 👍

[@deanm4138]

I can only imagine how many hours you’re going to have in this car. Also when in Newfoundland swing by Fitzee’s fabrication and get a manicure lol

[@minnesotatomcat]

Sometimes the biggest battle is just trying to figure out how to do 2 man jobs by yourself, a guys really got to get creative sometimes to get stuff done 👍

[@rickd6421]

Love watching your work Fitz and i always pick up tips that i can use in future. I love it when i get a notification of a video that you have posted. Great content and thank you for sharing :)

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Very good job.

[@UberLummox]

You really are a master!

[@jamiepalmer-oc7ey]

Love it Fitszy great work!

[@toddo316]

The tips were good!!

[@larrylilly2552]

Some good tips on this video

[@normandocaban1817]

Hmmm…..I had similar issues on 37 Chevy coupe when I suicide the doors and quickly corrected most of the mismatched body lines by playing around with body shims at the B pillar.

[@anthonypirozzi837]

Great video as usual

[@jeff3175]

Another marvellous masterclass again Tony, one question regards door rubbers for a modified door. Do you make them to suit yourself?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

They can be tricky as most aftermarket rubbers are very tight fitting and need time to settle.

[@Camcodrummer]

Nice!!

[@davetyson2331]

nice work

[@lancemclean9273]

Another “old body man” special.

[@markurban3608]

Thanks!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you