How to make more patch panels with ease

making a replacement panel for a 50's F100 fender

[@LizzyB123]

I really appreciate your style. Nothing fancy, no pointless blabbering, just getting to the point and throwing sparks. Makes your videos easy to watch and learn from.

[@AMLagonda]

The difference between Fitzee and the other youtubers is that this Panel master is not trying to sell us tools just teaching us years of wisdom.

[@jimboking]

I think of you as the "Professor of Metalwork." Thank you very much! Cannot get enough of your advice and wisdom...

[@LJMScuba]

Who would give this a thumbs down? This is a class of art, and was free! Thank you Fitzee!

[@danielpudelek9755]

I don’t do a lot of wielding but every time I watch you do a job I learn something new it a joy watching you work.

[@tjw4947]

You should give a master class for youtube content creators on how to introduce a video. Short, succinct, perfect!

[@frankstephenson1746]

Homes on homes, chef Ramsey, Jesse James, and all the other TV flakes should watch this and take some notes. Your the real deal Fritzee !

[@PhillipHall01]

I can not find the words to show my gratitude for this video. Now the added touch of the blade from exactline tools and this will be a perfect and happy ending! Thank you!

[@glenndickson7627]

The best part of your videos are the simple, straight approach with simple tools like putting a curve in the panel around a chunk of pipe! Simple, cheap tools like that are probably laying around in most shops but many people don't see the potential use for them. 10/10 again!

[@XM-qk5sh]

I always enjoy watching a craftsman at his trade. I learn a lot watching your videos !!

[@dj-rm7bz]

Truly a master at what you do. Thanks for sharing your knowledge along with good camera work. Well done!

[@UcantBeSerious03]

I can watch you work for days! I'm learning so much! Thank you!

[@bobhernandez1043]

Wow; this is the best panel repair video I've ever seen, I've been repairing panels the hard way. I am ever so grateful that you bestow your knowledgeable on all that want to learn........ You Sir are a Master.

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

So much fun to learn from a craftsman. Thanks for sharing the experience you have with myself and the next generation. :)

[@davebrittain9216]

The nice thing about Fitzee's videos is that there is really nothing more to see, everything is shown with no secrets. Very well explained and pointed out. You would have made a great shop teacher Fitzee!

[@jfroux1]

You are the best teacher I got Fitzee!

[@anastyb]

I had a power mechanics teacher Mr. Murphy in highschool and a woodshop teacher Mr Scott. I'm 51 now and now and again I run into Mr Murphy and show him off and tell a story about one of his classes. Both teachers said the same thing, to have a student remember you and what you taught them 20-30 years later or more made the whole shitty low paying thing worth it. Fritz I would have hung onto your every word.

[@mightymikethebear]

Imagine doing an apprenticeship under this guy. Pay attention and take notes is all I can say.

[@davebrittain9216]

@@mightymikethebear Fitzee for Prime Minister! He would bring hands on shop back to schools! You would get holidays to go fishing too! (never met a Newfie that did not like fish!)

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Wow you make this look easy! I bought a 62 C10 with some rust above the windshield, they don't make all of those pieces aftermarket, so I'll be attempting it Fitzee style...if I get it 75% as good I'll be thrilled. :)

[@jamesbashaw5831]

"I make do with things I find." You're my kind of guy!

[@jm4810]

This made me look at an otherwise used up 6" bearing completely different.

[@calecarter8738]

Fitzee, thank you for making this video, I got a lot of info from it that I used on my trans tunnel on a 70 elcamino. I screwed it up and came back to this video again and realized what you were talking about with welding curves and the metal stretching! This video really helped me! Thank you so so so much!

[@curtl8640]

I have been watching your newer videos and have learned a lot. I found this video over the weekend and in your debt for this video. I recently bought a 1950 F1 and need to perform this exact repair. Great work and thanks for sharing your talents!

[@johnnorth9355]

A masterclass as always in keeping it straightforward and using skill rather than tools to get super results.

[@hw8621]

So right John! I thought you'd need some fancy flange tool some pricy sheetmetal clamps and expensive prefabbed body panels to do what he just did. That's how they used to do it that's skill and technique.

[@mikestrashcan63mc]

@@hw8621 I as well I have learned much from fitszee great teacher very straight forward and no B.S

[@geraldstephens8791]

The lip at the end was great. You left the piece wide so it wouldn't warp when welding! That was worth the whole video. Thanks!

[@HotRodReverend]

The best on KZbin, hands down. Wow!

[@GekkeHenkie93]

I`m new to your channel and rarely write up comments on youtube, but i just wanted to compliment you on this amazing work. I will use this information when welding my Opel Manta from 73. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@michaelstout7080]

I decided to restore my 65 Mercury maurader and these videos are just the right ones at the right time. You're tips are spot on and a big help for me especially since I have no fancy tools and equipment. Thanks for your videos and keep em coming 👍

[@johnjohn4465]

I'm restoring a '52 Chevy Panel , wasn't sure on how to do this identical fender repair until today . This was a Serious welding class for me today , as an old gas station attendant in Mayberry NC would say , " Thank you , Thank you, Thank you " !!!!

[@aesthetic_mfr]

There's so much to learn from a Master like you. Nice job. Thanks for explaining it clearly and simply along the way. Thanks also for not using complicated or expensive tools like so many other KZbinrs.

[@fixupapickuptruck]

Love that you keep a balance between talking and working. Some spend 95% talking and thats just a waste of my time. Very good and informative video!

[@rafatrill]

This guy is the goat of sheet metal work. Amazing work 👏

[@douglasphillips24]

Learn something new every time I watch your wealth of knowledge & skill . Never thought of laying oversized panel on top then spot weld & cut as you go. Much Thanks. Great Content as always.

[@edmondpower5722]

Well done there on that repair, a tip for finding gaps in the the welded joint after grinding is to put a light bulb or torch behind the panels and you'll see the light through the missed places.

[@carlosmontoya8658]

Complicated expertise explained in simple terms. Exactly what the weekend hot rodder needs!

[@ernestcoombejr.3047]

You don't have to make it look so easy !! Great job as usual, Fitzee. Thank you.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

I can’t be sure but i think i saw Chip Foose watching you and taking notes... another fine job... well done sir

[@johntenhave1]

Great work as always. The approach is endlessly fascinating. You start with something 9 out of 10 would toss over the shoulder into the dumpster and transform it. I continue to be educated and inspired.

[@mikemarshall7016]

Cut n butt, weld n grind….perfection!

[@rsecosky]

You are doing a WONDERFUL job on that fender!I have been doin this for 49 years,your job just threw me under the bus!!LOLYour work is very nice!

[@gerryvillemaire1635]

You explain things in an easy to understand manner, You have the obvious master like experience, Use readily available tools most peeps have, I could not subscribe to your channel fast enough! A huge thank you from Oshawa ontario CANADA!!!! PEACE AND HEALTH TO YOU MY FRIEND

[@irabrook]

Great video as always Fitzee!! Your tips are pure gold for anyone like myself with a rusty project car in their garage

[@PM-lk9ph]

Makes it so simple and explains so well. How do you not have more subscribers?

[@protechautoservice4683]

B'y you're a cat with the grinder, it's a real treat watching a fellow Newfie make things look so easy that so many others make look so complicated. Keep it up me son!!

[@Lmiller201]

my first video was the fuel door video.. i’m watching this and thinking “hell yeah class in session” as he explains how the metal moves and creeps around the curve.. i have a feeling i’ll be “in class” every day now

[@jarmstrong2843]

Finally, I see someone on KZbin who knows what he is doing. The way he demonstrated is the same way I learned nearly 55 years ago. The only difference is I didn't have a wire welder back then. Draw upon this man's experience and life will be much easier when making patch panels instead of making templates that usually are off in the end. Work smarter, not harder. Thanks for the refresher course!

[@howardmay1951]

Lovely to see an accolade from a fellow professional.

[@handycrowd]

Love that you call imperial "standard"! But don't mind me, I use both, whatever is closest to the mark :-) Love the video, great job.

[@MrDrBailey]

Im 77 Years old , Im building a 56f-100 now , I own a body shop , I still learn the easy way , this was awesome Thanks

[@yachtsteve]

Thanks Fitzee, I learned something new every time. This time I realized why you're so good at this I noticed your left-handed

[@brannendebbie849]

I'm 67 And Learn Something New, On Every New Video Class!

[@mikey_w3749]

Love it. You make it look so easy. Love the accent too!

[@hw8621]

It is amazing to watch a true master at work don't need nothing but skill. Other people will say you gotta get this tool or that tool this mig or that tig and in the end the results are nowhere as good as what Fitzee Fab can do with a piece of 18 gauge sheetmetal a decent mig and his bare hands! That's mastery at work! Wish I could have apprentice with him when I was younger.

[@marchallaert7372]

The videos are great. They’ve been very helpful in helping me repair the rust in a Silverado bed. Thank you. 👍

[@eroom2087]

Common sense and know how go a long way in body work, without the first one, you will not go far, great work my friend

[@-Mr.Fusion-]

Just replaced a VW beetle upper rear quarter panel, made not brought, using your methods. It's the first ever body repair of done. Came out great. Thanks man. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@johnfry9010]

You make body work fun , Thanks for the education !

[@justinl2458]

Absolutely love these vids. Still can’t believe the amount of work done with such a limited amount of tools.

[@corychernyk3440]

Love how you simplify complicated projects.

[@D6Spanky]

Your videos always blow my mind with how construct panels! They give me the knowledge I need to have the confidence to work on my own project!

[@FACEBOOKS-WBDS]

I have to admit, after watching you panels got alot easier. Also in places where the back is not accesable your methods still helped me to make better desicions on how to get it done. To often we are used to doing something one way and are slow to change. You are awesome at "showing" your way without coming accrossed as "hey dumbass your making it too hard!"

[@jojodiver8706]

Thanks man! I have to do this exact same repairs on my 54. Your directions are far better than how I was planning on doing it.

[@Rattletrap2]

What an absolute artist with metal! Thanks for sharing your skills with us!

[@mikestrashcan63mc]

You sir make everything look simpler I have learned much from watching you and what sticks out most is don't overthink everything just keep it simple Thank you sir and God bless you 🙏

[@rgc1961]

I loves the Newfoundland accent b'y ! Thanks for the wonderful lessons Fitzee!

[@jorgealvarez4139]

True craftsman.. first timer here very good content . Thank you

[@johnlankford9609]

I wish your channel was up 6 months ago .Great videos

[@fitzeesfabrications]

It was. Lol. You mean you wish you found it 6 months ago. Lol

[@johnlankford9609]

@@fitzeesfabrications Yes

[@rodparker4514]

Terrific Sir , glad I found your stuff .

[@littlepaddy7444]

Thanks Fitzee , you can sure pack a lot of knowledge into a short time .

[@tomondulich8113]

I used your method of patch panels to repair a steel door and it turned out perfect. thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world

[@LuisEnriqueMartinez-rc7km]

Some people try to make the state of Art with expensive tools, others just give the knowledge further, that's what I want, thanks for the whole explanation,👍

[@oldcarnut3953]

Another awesome video Tony! I enjoy watching your channel so much! What are my top five favorite KZbin channels! Keep up the awesome content! I have picked up and used several of the tips you show on your videos. Thanks to you sir, the jobs I've been doing it came out a lot better and a lot easier! I love your channel! Always makes me look forward to your next video! Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Sewov]

Now I had never seen the trick of welding the replacement plate ontop and at the same time cutting the other one out, blew my mind! Also, love your accent!

[@lolbr6818]

You make this look easy & your tricks to bending the steel around the curve are appreciated. Canadian body men are hard to beat. Too much practise... lol

[@TgWags69]

New here, Almost clicked off at first thinking what a hack, he's gonna leave all that rust and just overlap it...Then you took me to school! Loved your slice and fit technique. Subscribed for more.

[@spannersonthefen3491]

I really learn a LOT from your videos Fitzee. Thanks!

[@ZappBrandigan]

Thank you Fitzee, watching your videos taught me how to hold a grinder properly. I have been doing it wrong all this time!

[@jimsmith2088]

Another beautiful job thank you for explaining step by step why you do it the way you do.

[@johnwalls4722]

You are the top dog Fitzee, love watching what you do. Top notch.

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

Absolutely fantastic video! Your way of doing and explaining is easy for anyone to understand. Thank you sir for the video.

[@fattony9851]

Some people are just a blessing to the game.. and you are definitely a blessing I can go on and on but 🙏 thank you so much for your videos you make

[@rabaham]

Very straight forward approach. Let the metal work for you instead of sending so much time bending and shaping. Good work, learn a lot for you

[@KiwiStag74]

Fantastic to watch, Fitzee mate! This is the first video of yours that I have seen and I am about to go look through your back catalogue for more. I was a bit concerned when you cut the bigger-than-the-hole panel, that you were just going to weld it over the rusty metal and leave it there, but no - you showed me an easy way to get a perfect butt-joint without all the faffing around with templates and ending up needing to plug-weld where it was too short or trim where too long or (at worst) start all over again. Logical, straight forward and shown by a master tradesman who appears genuinely interested in helping people to learn. I'd fly to wherever you are (when Covid allows 😉 ) if I knew you were going to do a week-long coaching session on fabrication. This is a skill that all car blokes should learn so they can stop using filler to correct their ineptitude with a welding unit......and someone having to correct their repairs again in a year or so down the track! Good on ya, Fitzee! ...and many thanks from a bloke (and his classic cars) here in New Zealand.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thanks for kind words. Your welcome

[@XM-qk5sh]

I always enjoy watching a master work at his trade. You learn some much from watching them.

[@janthen3065]

I now no where to get the right help. Love your work, much appreciated.

[@A65impalass]

You Sir, make it look so easy. A pleasure to watch you work. I like how you simplify the technique and use basic tools that most guys would have. Keep up the great work and good videos.

[@mattfairy5927]

Fitzee, YOU ROCK!!!! thank you so much for sharing your amazing skills., it's almost impossible to find classes doing what you do, and you are generous enough to take the time to show/share with us! you're a good man!

[@jenkie001]

A really great video-- once I started watching, I could not stop. What a craftsman! Hats off to you, sir!!

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

Thank you for helping me with all the knowledge you have Yoda I stepped up my fabrication game or watching your tutorials you are a blessing keep coming with the great videos

[@ronbartlett1839]

No substitute for experience. Really enjoy your videos

[@coppermine64]

Brilliant. No faffing, just common sense and the simplest way of doing the job. Top man, your knowledge is very apparent.

[@paulymcpaul]

Fitzee you are a genius with metal, i just watch and wish, all the best to you .

[@karlx-1]

Who would give this a thumbs down?? Fitzee is a damn Magician!! I'm learning to approach metal work differently now.

[@gregreardon7954]

Guys who went to body schools for years and spent thousands on learning to cut perfect patches and hammer weld when this guy has the same results in half the time only using a grinder and vice grips. This is why I prefer learning from old heads you get tricks no school will ever teach

[@stanleymarklyons2232]

@@gregreardon7954 nikki

[@gregreardon7954]

@@stanleymarklyons2232 nikki?

[@darwinw4226]

Wow, what a great learning video, easy to understand, great video, nice to see a master at work!

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Finished your class for the day. Thank you again sir.

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Thanks for the video Fitzee, brilliant as usual. Please don't stop making them👍

[@jeffderosa2725]

I'm new to welding so this has been huge help thank you Fitzees ! I'm subscribed !

[@billgeorge7804]

Nice to see a craftsman work. Not sure about using an angle grinder on body-filler without a respirator on or an extractor drawing that toxic crap away, but otherwise superbly fabricated and neatly welded. Now subscribed.

[@mjbray3525]

Thanks so much for posting these videos. I’m restoring a chevelle with my son and these videos will help us a LOT. Greetings from Nova Scotia!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Nice Job! I enjoy your explanations as they provide the background reasoning for why things are done the way they are. Thanks !

[@bchant19]

again another excellent job done you wouldn't even know it was patched it came out perfect. Thanks Fitzze for sharing another great video with us all. You are a true master craftsman.

[@GearheadStew]

That was cool to watch, definitely a master at your art.

[@jameslarson6555]

Really appreciate your detailed explanations, both verbal and visual!

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Another great video! Love watching you make magic with metal.

[@highspeednoblesgarage3152]

Brother, you make it look so easy. Again, wish I had you on KZbin years ago when I was wracking my brain on trying to weld things up. As always, a great instructional video on how to make it work using common tools. Thank you!