Cant buy it? Build it!

sometimes you cant find that special part new for your project so what do you do? You build it. let build a rear body mount for a 1965 Buick wildcat using basic tools and simple techniques. check out the floor section replacement here.
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[@majestic1120]

I hate how easy he makes it seem. Have to say ive learned more from Fitzee than anyone. True artist!!

[@royosborn7869]

"All we have is a hammer, grinder, vice, welder, and clamps - no fancy tools" - he forgot to mention --- it is awesome to have Fitzee educate you along the way. Yes, the tips are EXCELLENT!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@clist9406]

All we have is a hammer , vice , full machine shop , hydraulic press and sheer , and two refrigerators one with Corona the other with Tequila

[@lynndaubert784]

Lol

[@dennisrogers7719]

This my guy love it .make do with what you have love it bad ass

[@reecenewton3097]

The fancy tool is the mind of this man. What great talent!

[@wutownwrassler]

All we have is a full machine shop, English wheel, a garage full of spare metal, hydraulic and electric tools and likely an entire career of metalworking experience as well. If I can custom fabricate these parts, you can do it with no experience too!

[@marcuscicero9587]

Fitz is one of my favorite guys. he teaches self reliance

[@daveybora3756]

"Stick around" The words we all look forward to. 👍

[@easttexastramps]

i'm more of a, "i turned around" guy... but we all like what we like...

[@asbjornhandeland8273]

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[@asbjornhandeland8273]

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[@singhpawan797]

@@easttexastramps oo..oooo

[@DIYWHEELGUY1970]

For years all I've heard was " You can't build that" and you prove it can be done!

[@nobodyspecial6436]

No such thing as “can’t “…. There’s won’t or don’t want to but can’t doesn’t exist….. The word can’t is just a dare for Tony…… just a bigger motivator when someone says it “ can’t be done “

[@craigszwed]

I salute you for admitting and sharing your mistakes as well as your successes.

[@algonzalez8798]

Fitzee... you have proved that the best tool in the shop is the one between your ears! Great skills!!

[@housecarl1114]

I was replacing a fuel pump on my Turbo Thunderbird, trying to get running again, when the gas tank mount fell off to reveal that it and the back quarter of the trunk pan was completely rusted through. The car is becoming rare and there is no aftermarket sheet metal available (that I could find). I REALLY like that car and was sad that it might never see the road again. Watching you make equally complex parts using tools I have makes me confident I CAN fix it, though I doubt it will look half so good as your work. I am glad I was so careful in removing the tar insulator because it retains the shape of the disintegrated pan. Thanks Fitzee! I will think about you when I am tooling down the road in my T-bird.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Get her done.

[@phillipyannone3195]

It’s a beautiful thing, looks just like “factory”

[@JDanchise]

Let’s not forget the most important tool he brings to every project. Patience, slow methodical patience

[@thomaslewis9526]

You've nailed it! The greatest secrets are hidden in plain sight. Fitzee's genius is to take in a complicated situation and translate it into steps he is able to do in the here and now. Patience and the confidence that it can be done.

[@allenwilliams6882]

Show me someone that has never made a mistake and that will be a person that has never done anything on his/her own.

[@scottwymer394]

And willing to admit the mistake

[@kevinbooth290]

Mr.Fitzee i'd owned a production collision repair shopp that was very fast pasted.I would lose my butt doing restorations i would prefer to stick to a repair of a quarter panel ,replace a dorr shell, and a skin on another and charge the insurance company 8 to 10K in 3 days.ALL LATE MODEL CARS WHERE ALL PARTS WERE READILY AVAILABLE.BUT MY HEART WAS STILL WITH REPAIRING THE OLD IMPALAS.T=BIRDS.MUSCLECARS AND CLASSICS.AFTER 35 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS YOU SHOWED ME WHAT I WAS MISSING BY CREATING PARTS WITH YOUR HANDS AND A RAW PIECE OF METAL. MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU

[@maddpeanut6313]

A mistake? No, just another 'happy accident'. There has only ever been one perfect man; and look what they did to him. Thanks for another brilliant episode of Fitzeecation.

[@billsheehy1660]

Loved that, just wanted to say that here in England other KZbin channels are mentioning your fabrication skills. They make reference to you when fabricating tricky parts. Salvage Flippers, Treves Blog, Dan Chambers, Saving salvage. Maybe some more but good to see them sharing your skills.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

It is very cool

[@williamshoemaker3025]

great work the only thing different would be getting that nut off would be to hammer on the flat square sides a little to loosen it up. i learn so much watching you. you really are the master

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thatsa good tip. Never thought of that

[@davidboese5159]

My favorite Uncle showed me how to fabricate needed pieces like this…when he was done, he would say “I didn’t know, that I didn’t know how to do that!”

[@lottiecooper609]

Once again the professor waves his magic wand, and presto!!! Back in the day they had huge fifty and hundred ton press with dies to press these parts out of flat stock!! There's more than one way to skin a cat, or make a part!! Thank you for the part two professor, and have a great day sir!!!

[@erictheboringone5292]

@Iron *Fe* cat fur lined under wear…why else?

[@bradonoliver2973]

Every since the first video. I have stuck around. Awesome work man. You make us poor folks confident.

[@jammy93981]

Gosh!!Im just speechless with the ease how Fitzee makes the panels.. true master of his trade!!

[@cutup1013]

Fritzee is the most amazing metal shaper he breaks it down and it is totally common sense that anyone can understand I love these videos

[@jayjohnston2821]

Fitzee I had My like hit when You got to "Stick Around" !!!

[@EitriBrokkr]

My favorite line in his videos

[@christophermay2913]

I wish you lived next door.Very nice work I learn something new Everytime I watch your videos.Thanks so much

[@boatnut64]

"Don't be afraid to make mistakes". I had an instructor, in Barber School, that used to say: "If you have never made a mistake, you haven't worked very long". 👍👍👍

[@russellcrawford4809]

It would be awesome if i were younger and could hang out and help you on these projects just for the experience. You are indeed a master at fabrication. Love your videos

[@illuminateBeats1]

He definitely needs to have all the support from the KZbin community the skills he is providing the education of how to do is a skill set that is disappearing slowly he should have millions of subscribers and views

[@FrisellFan01]

I find this fabrication work......fascinating....another form of art..........can't get enough of it....

[@bigblocklawyer]

Damn, man. I'm 50 and starting working at a restoration shop when I was 13. I've done it all. So much that I took a little time off to become a lawyer just for the hell it. I'm proud to say I'm about as cynical an asshole as you'll ever find when it comes to restoration means and methods. With that said, I can't wait for a new video to come out. Your videos mirror the voices I hear as I fab metal panels. Your approach is like playing chess. So much of this is seeing 3 steps ahead and that only comes with exceedingly gifted and generous mentors, and decades of experience. Just wanted to drop a comment about how enjoyable your videos are and how anyone who is at the pinnacle of the trade should appreciate your dedication and effort. All the best.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@jasonhull5712]

"Haven't had a torch in years" he says. 😁 all the tips was good ! Love watching your videos sir. Still enjoy the accent too. I can understand every word. Thanks Fitts. Hello from Indianapolis, Indiana USA .

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Ya I say I speak too fast. Lol. That's how we roll up here.

[@jamesholland5475]

Fantastic repair, again you have proved that a little patience and determination will allow you to preform ( near miracles )!! Lol I'm truely impressed !!

[@Zsule]

Thanks for keeping your mistakes in the videos, makes me not feel so bad when I do the same thing.

[@victornevels989]

If it was made once, it could be made twice. Love his mindset!

[@timmyfields6159]

I’m sure you like our comments, but I hope you understand how amazed we are with your talent . Just awesome work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@rpbishop3079]

You are definitely a pleasure to watch and learn from, i just wish that I wasn’t 76 so I could take advantage of the wealth of your knowledge. Thank you,

[@lancegroft4261]

Thank you for your videos. It's nice to see someone share their knowledge and talent, and not also have 20 commercials to deal with. Some of these KZbin videos are impossible to learn from due to the constant commercials interruptions

[@srodgie]

Fitzee, this is incredible! This is on another level! I have learnt so much from your videos! Thank you so much for showing us all. Have a blessed day, Sir! Steve, from the UK 🙏💯👍

[@nonamewhorehey7174]

This was some of the finest fabricating ive seen…. Noteworthy craftsman, sir.! Outstanding work!

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Very nice work, very glad you show how it can be done with minimal tools

[@SW-hw1mm]

I'm just watching your video and imaging you during mid-evil times in England forming a knight's metal armour for battle! You are definitely a wizard of metal!

[@andrewwalizer8525]

Love the way go into detail on repairs. Love it. Your a Great teacher

[@dayslife]

you Sir, are my weekly addiction .thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@fabone8887]

Fitzee, you can look at a shape or a panel and your mind is breaking it down into step by step. What a great talent. Thank you for sharing your processes with all of us. Hope it will be the kick-start for people to get into the shop and take on a restoration or two. Thank you.

[@onpointengravingandlaser24]

Just incase you have not worked it out yet this guy is bloody amazing 👏

[@pepe58pepito54]

great work . most of the people in cold areas become great fabricators.

[@jjamanda]

We all make um, nice to see you correcting your mistakes and reusing the same piece some would have edited it out thanks for your honesty from across the pond

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love your videos but they're a little bit long. It's hard for me to watch with my schedule. But the knowledge you share is worth it. And I thank you for it

[@buckwheatINtheCity]

Hey Fitz, what would we all do without you? We would all be poorer.

[@dlrgarage6744]

Your videos are the absolute best. The education your Channel has given me is absolutely priceless. Thank you so much 😊

[@Lopez-xy6xr]

Thanks for your channel I've learned a bunch of tricks whith simple tools . U are the true and real metal master.Salutes.from California.Love your work👍

[@christheo3972]

Perfect, I watch from Germany

[@MrDurandal25]

If only surgeons had the talent Fitz does......just amazing how you lay this stuff out. Really practice and vetted. awesome.

[@timwarlick1565]

These fab vids of yours are some of the best on youtube. Thank you for sharing and being so detailed.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love the fact that you do all this without a bunch of fancy expensive tools. I find it more rewarding to do something with as little as possible. Using what I have to make what I need. Most people ask me why I don't buy parts or tools. I just say why should I when I can do it myself with what I have

[@rexhapgood5000]

Now I know who has been making the cat's with the arse missing. Nice of you to leave something for the other handy people to do Tony

[@russthebiker]

That was stunning to watch, real old fashioned skills and tenacity, in a few weeks i will be visiting the newfoundland memorial, your ancestors there would be pleased that you carry on their fine traditions

[@billthomassie6118]

The past two weekends I've spent in the garage, fabricating various metal patches for a 56 Bel Air that I've had for years but is tired. 98% of my method is from Fitzee's videos. Invaluable!

[@garymccord4277]

When you use metal its like magic that it transform into a wonderful part. and with simple tools you show us that we can do it to by following your footsteps. GREAT VIDEO

[@bobbydemar88]

Another smash hit!!! I can't wait to get back home and Jump on my son's 66 LeMans. We have been working on it for some years...Will apply many of your lessons getting her back on the road again! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@okladoma9782]

You sir are a true master of your craft. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for passing this knowledge along.

[@JOEZEP54]

Great fabrication!!! I thought that nut had the best of you. Your patience & determination paid off. A big ..👍 Stay well, Joe Z

[@lcar9871]

Hey KZbin - we need something stronger than the "Like" button for this one! Beautifully crafted and the fitment was perfect. Thank you Fitzee for showing us how to break it down and build it one piece at a time

[@bryanbushby2754]

Awesome fits better than new a little never seize on that bolt and you have perfection you the man😎 I watch closely how you position your hands to be comfortable and steady when welding thank you for all the great tips and tricks

[@scotttimpany2845]

I find it amazing that you put so much effort into replicating factory seams, body lines, welds and so on. There are times when it would be easier to make a flat panel (the bed floor for example), but you go through the trouble to BUILD a proper panel that looks almost exactly like a stamped part from the factory. That's craftsmanship!

[@kenreeve6549]

Incredibly good tuition for the "back street garage" man/ woman enthusiast , renovating ,rodding, or even custom work, very few of us have a bling hi tech building, fully equipped work shop, often shown on here , im 67 and still learning ! Thanks Fitzee,much appreciated sharing your skills with us,.....though i must admit it makes my bum nip a bit seeing you run those fingers around raw cut steel edges ! ;) Cheers 10/10

[@keithd8143]

Yet another video where you make an otherwise complicated issue look relatively easy, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge.

[@williamcollins4082]

A man after my own heart !!! Been doing that for years !!!

[@fixinstuff9662]

I have an unobtainable fender skirt I'm fixing, and your video has given me some ideas about repairing it. Thanks Fitzee.

[@davidwood1923]

You don't just have Skills... But Much Patience as well... Thanks for Sharing

[@TechnoVault67]

I love how you manage to build these things with tools that most of us already have or could easily get, and not spend thousands just on tools that you'll only use once or twice, like other channels may show. Sure it might take you a bit longer but it all works out in the end !

[@russmcelreath5623]

Ingenuity...skill...hands of a surgeon...Well done Fitzee...cheers 🥃🥃

[@AMLagonda]

14 gauge is 2 mm for the rest of the world lol (I always have to google what sizes you use) but amazing work as always Tony.

[@laszlovona]

had been the same to me.. :(. but I tend to remember the common gauge numbers from Fitzee's videos. Same with inches. At least if I hear 1/8, 1/4, 1/16 I do not have to think to imagine the size anymore.. I was born into metric, and would be a pain to use imperial in practice, but we get used to it it on yt, so at least we can comprehend. cheers! 👍

[@krisley5178]

Gauge sizes only makes sense to sheet metal guys. I'm in the US and have to look up the gauge sizes in thousandths of and inch so it makes sense to me. LOL

[@laszlovona]

@@krisley5178 😂 pls dont be offended pls that I implicitly criticised sheet mtl gauges and imperial system at the same time.. 😉. But again... then gauge--> imperial chart must be another interesting stuff to 'remember'.

[@krisley5178]

@@laszlovona No offense taken Sir. I think gauge measurement is stupid. Just call out the thickness in millimeters or thousandths. No need for some third arbitrary system of measurement.

[@zrxdoug]

@@krisley5178 Gauge came first, and is referred to on pretty much any welding literature your gonna run across..wanna set power/speed and choose a proper electrode size, you're either gonna have to understand gauge or be able to convert to it..

[@craigpearson4622]

Three ingredients for success; steel, stone and Fitzee 👌👏😎

[@PM-lk9ph]

I like that you show us when you mess up too. I mess up so much lol

[@williamsizemore98]

I learn something new everytime I watch a new video.

[@ve9mj]

I mostly work on metal projects and my motorcycles, HOWEVER you inspire guys like me who don't have and probably will never have fancy equipment to make the job easier...You make due with what you have....Keep the vid's coming..Peace from NB.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

I love watching your videos , you remind me a lot of my grandfather , one of the best things he ever told me , ( never let another man do for you what you can teach and do yourself ) I have lived my life by that , you can learn and your videos help a man learn.

[@kamanthavalaidum1079]

Hi Fitze you sure do have a lot of trix up your sleeve you are my best teacher thus far proud of you 🙏🙏🙏

[@stevem5139]

I’m glad I stumbled on you I’m on a 64 nova wagon and I needed this video! About time KZbin suggestions paid off Thanks

[@BM-xc9sq]

Fitzee......You are amazing. Old school, low buck. with amazing results. Love your videos.....they are very informing easy to learn from

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Wish I had a dollar for every time I formed the metal bass ackwards. Thanks for keeping it real Fitzee; great stuff!

[@ronniejohnson317]

I truly love that you you the muscle on your shoulders . I learned a lot of things on this video. The biggest thing is breaking it down into smaller jobs.

[@Mikefngarage]

HOW Many times have I done that..... bent my bends backwards. and hammered it back flat again.

[@lloydosmondjr1]

Professor Fitzee, at it again, look awesome Brudder. Barry Hogan dropped in here last week on his way back to Upper Canada, lol. I was telling him that I watch you on here. He said you do amazing work, I'm a firm believer. I have one of those DeWalt grinders, kills batteries in five minutes, I to need a larger battery. Me young feller said I have to get one that has a larger voltage, I believe that's what he said.

[@teejay622]

I've watched this hour-long video I don't know how many times over the past year and it is still worth every minute spent. Thank you Tony for sharing your talents with us mere mortals - lol.

[@OldSkoolF]

Love your work buddy.. Your cut of that "Can Do" cloth that made America great... No jobs too big if you figure out the right way to approach it..

[@robertbutcher2855]

You are very good and I have learned a lot from you wash your few years enjoy every minute of it you are incredible you're a good I watch you

[@lucasbassoli6778]

I’m working on a ‘72 Jeep commando, only made in ‘72/‘73, and undesirable at the time because of the more popular bronco and scout. So, fort make everything at home, and so thankful for your videos teaching me how. Thanks Fitzee

[@garryremington1137]

Fitzee you are the master Jedi...... What a nice job!

[@mistermopar440]

Cant buy it? Build it! I love these videos and hope you make more of them!! I have a future Cant buy it? Build it! project, but not yet sure if my skills are good enough. Your videos give me more hope!!!

[@willardlentz3044]

Try as I might couldn't find a vapor recovery bracket so I took all I learned from you and rebuilt the old one. Thanks for your lessons learned in life as a restoration ARTIST. Ans saved me some cash not having to take one out of a junked car

[@munteancristean8138]

Thanks for the video. you are the reason why I had the audacity to start working on a vw t2 from 1973. explained by you seems easy.

[@derekpaton2775]

great common sense approach, love your patients

[@nonamewhorehey7174]

we call those blue colored wheels tiger paws in the iron working comunity that i come from. Great video because i had to make my own lower battery tray for my car yesterday. So thank you, kindly, sir.

[@JustinPaul1st]

Great respect for you sir....the way u rebuild what cant be bought is simply on another level appreciate your methodology 👍👍👍

[@jonathanschafer5461]

Cannot get enough of this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@glassblastcollision]

Fitzee ,when you hit the top of the stud initially you actually mushroomed the stub inside the square nut and made it tighter. My experiece is if you wanted to shock the rust between the two parts you would be best to hold the stud in vise grips and laying on the side of each of the 4 directions of the square nut and hammer on it that way. I recogognized this when I get a rusty nut wedged in a socket and if you lay the socket on it's side on the hard surface and tap it on the side the nut will get its rust shocked and the nut will fall out of the socket. Food for thought brother! That mount you made will out last you and I put together !

[@berniefranks4876]

I only hope to be as talented as you one day. Great work!

[@Tadhakes67]

Simple tools, Master mind! Great job from Tennessee

[@mervmarcynuk5228]

Great workmanship

[@WRMonger1]

When you flattened out the joggle I cringed a bit, all I could think of was metal fatigue. Then I thought about the heat involved in the next steps and that made it all good. I did welding as a foundry man and now I want to do the body and structure work on my 240Z. Those old Datsuns are mostly rust these days so I’ve got my work cut out. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@williamoliver8883]

As always, a wealth of information. Thanks BIGLY Fritze