How to make factory seams from rusty metal

[@ablemarine9072]

It's a Pleasure to watch an Old School guy share his grade with others, working with basic tools and good common sense makes for a great job! You are a good and informative man! A pleasure to watch this video, and your relaxed approach to metal work and repair

[@jameswebb8064]

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[@brianhenson3190]

Yes, even though you deny that you are a GOD, You are a GOD .........with tin running through your veins,that probably turns to GOLD.... YOU ARE THE SENSEI of making it work !!!!!Thank You Thank You and pet your guardian cat for Me please....

[@douglash3129]

Hi Fitzee ,I have been doing rust repair for about 56 yrs. and you Sir are outstanding!!!!!!

[@fredjones1238]

Best Metal Fab channel by far FITZEE'S THE MAN

[@pappy1812]

@Budget Merch I couldn't agree more. Fitzees and Trevs Blog are brilliant

[@jaisonbadillo5139]

I agree a 100% with u guys... I also love to watch Japhands kustoms he's Awsome as well.. Please check them out.!

[@reecenewton3097]

@Budget Merch Yeah! This is like going to a long awaited for movie!

[@2bigbufords]

Yep

[@billmorris5063]

@@pappy1812 qqqqa

[@theartist8906]

I'm in the middle of trying to redo a Karmann Ghia with rust in all the right places, with my 16 year old son. Having only used a Mig a limited amount of times we have dived into it all. I keep referencing your work for finesse. I am a craftsman at heart and make a living making cool stuff for people who can afford cool stuff. I would never have been able to get as far as we have without your help.

[@YootubeUK]

There's a lot of lead in the nose of the Ghia's! Lovely looking cars.

[@Idontwanttosignupist]

Fitzee is one of a few that get preemptive thumbs up. Always good.

[@kazzTrismus]

pretty much the same way i was taught 30 years ago. thanks for making these video's, these old techniques are dying out and need to be saved. lots of this seems really simple till yer hands get dirty and i can see the years of experience you have really make it look simple and easy. if youre new to this stuff / diy / at home....expect this to not go as smoothly as it does for Fitzy!

[@jeffrees5673]

You are a true craftsman, Metal work like that is a loss art . So glad you are making these videos. Thanks Tony

[@dadsgarage420]

Thanks Fritzy I’m a 15 year mechanic and now I’m doing metal fab work. it’s awesome thank you for sharing your skills I’ll post some videos

[@loshasdiary]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom! I am watching your videos to prepare myself to do a bodywork on my 84 Mercedes 300D.

[@peterimmington549]

Only one thing wrong with Tony's vids, they come to an end lol. I could watch him work for hours.

[@markeholbrook]

I had two Uncles that loved these trucks, but they rusted away in a few years. That was an amazing repair.

[@mylennyuym]

Fitzee you are a true 'artist' I enjoy watching you're methods and always learn something. thanx, Sam

[@toddbarksdale]

When Tony puts out a new video my jeep always gets a little work done to it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@brucemee4596]

Old Toronto native had a lot of friends from Newfoundland car guys to I really enjoy your videos wish you were closer to me in Florida I could really do with some of your expertise working on my late son’s truck to restore it for his youngest son.I appreciate your videos .Thanks Bruce Mee

[@AbeyantHero]

Wisdom from your trade skills is priceless! Thanks for making these so thorough Fitzee !

[@johngersna3263]

I'm 71 years old and I learn something new every time I watch your videos. You sir are a Craftsman. Keep up the great work and I'll be here waiting for your next video. 👍👍👍😊

[@poydapoyderson646]

You're a great teacher. The wheel arches with flat then scallop back into guard are tricky. Keep these lessons coming. Thankyou.

[@KiwiStag74]

Fitzee mate - if I could give that a hundred thumbs ups, I would do it. Every time I watch you, I learn something new. You went about this one a bit different to others I've watched you do, but it seemed the most logical way to go about it due to the complexity of the join, the contour out to the wheel arch and multi-curved edge of that wheel arch itself. You have a gift, my friend. You mentioned you didn't really have a game plan, but that's where your experience comes in....and we can learn from that, for sure. The tips are always good and so is hearing the reasoning behind the way you do something a particular way and the practical demonstrations using the simple tools we would all find in our garage. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to produce these videos. All the best

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That was a great job on that panel.I like the way you broke it down into bite size pieces so that it doesn't overwhelm you. Thanks for the tips!

[@williamjames2449]

The best quote "Make it look like it has never been repaired." Brilliant work Tony. Hammering a chisel like this is similar to hitting two hammers together (the end of the chisel is hardened to prevent it rounding off inside the pneumatic etc. tool) and can result in splinters of metal coming off like bullets. It happened to me as I was taking a shed down on a building site, the splinter went into my leg. Two colleagues, one when I worked as a mining electrician and the other when I was working in a car manufacturing plant, had the same thing happen to them, one had the splinter go through his clothes and into his stomach and the other one was blinded in one eye. If you look carefully you can see where the splinters have come off the hammer which was used to shape the second bit of metal in the vice. Please tell your kids and your apprentices.

[@md11hud]

Excellent instruction and bonus kitty at the end!

[@merykjenkins3274]

Thanks Fitzee, great video and always constantly amazed at the finish from simple tools. Great to see Peanut at the end there too! Thanks again!

[@robertsomerville320]

Another excellent teaching video Fitzee! I had a '72 610 Bullet side, but had to leave her in Vancouver when I moved to Winnipeg. I hope to find another one one day. Thanks Fitzee for showing us the way to complete projects without having to use all those super expensive tools. Guys like me with small income's can really succeed cuz you showed us the way. From Winnipeg... Take care kind Sir!

[@timothysemple4740]

I've always enjoyed welding with my mig, but since watching your videos I've started enjoying my results. Thanks

[@markarmstrong3750]

This is exactly what I needed to see, as keeping the seam in my XA Falcon ute had me scratching my head.Thanks Fitzee from Australia

[@joeswartz1238]

Tony, your timing is excellent! You always drop a new video related to something I’m working on with my GTO.. I can’t thank you enough for all the help and guidance you have provided to me and thousands more. Keep up the great work!

[@franstolsma554]

Hi Tony, amazing vid again. You have so much patience to explain the way you get an excellent result. So much craftsmanship and all with basic tools. A dolly a hammer and a hand full of clico’s. Amazing. I can’t wait for the next episode . 👍

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Yes, day after day on one small area. Yes indeed that is patience.

[@dennyheitzer9457]

I really appreciate your teaching us the subtle ways you do . The detail about how the lower panel pulled out on the upper panel that was a bit in will be used by me as I do quarters on six cars I am doing. Thanks so much.

[@RAZER1RR]

Great repair and teaching. I have done body work for over 45 years, still really like the way you do this with simple tools.

[@pl5624]

I like these ongoing projects like this best...

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Just bought my first chunk of 18ga ( per Fitzee) steel from the steel yard yesterday, destined for the 69 Dart roof/window channel repair. So excited!!! Never would have thought I could do it without this magician sharing his tricks...!!!👍

[@the_fomoco_man5160]

I've learned so much watching you fab up some of these panels, most of which I never thought possible with basic tools. Thank you for sharing, and giving me the confidence to attempt this on my own project!!!

[@thistlelee]

Excellent video Tony ! There are a hundred little tips in it for anyone doing metal work. I am reminded of when I restored my 1968 Chevelle, and trying to repair rust on the front bumper valance panel (behind the front bumper). I tried overlapping welding it.......what a mess. I ended up ordering a new one from Ausleys Chevelle in the USA. After seeing your techniques, I think I could now repair the original panel. Great stuff !

[@rickster58]

I was a body man for 20 years. This is the part of the job that I really enjoyed. I like your methods of making due with the tools that you have. Reminds me of myself. I used to make a lot of my forming tools tools from misc steel found in the garage.

[@k.g.kennedy9471]

Yet another great job Fitzee. Helped my welding skills greatly at 56 I never thought I would be doing body work again but here we are burning metal yet again.

[@malcolmchadwick4047]

Great video Tony, you never disapoint with your skills. I love watching worth sticking around for.

[@MrJustus152]

Have enjoyed this video so much that I have watched it twice. Can't wait for the Ohio weather to warm up so I can start on my F250. You have been a great teacher.

[@4speed3pedals]

Thanks Tony. I love watching how you fabricate body panels. Great tips and I am always learning something. Thank you and please, keep them coming.

[@centralbears3010]

Great Teacher. You speak very well. Very clear and to the point. Really enjoy your channel.

[@daviddeborde2542]

Your rambling is good wisdom. Keep on, mam!

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Once again Sir… a masterclass in metalwork…. 👏👏👏👏 Bravo!!!

[@willyg6545]

Thanks Tony, I have completed my project and just got it back from the painter thinking now what. But after watching this video of yours I am again on the hunt for another project as you have made working with metal really enjoyable and easier because your techniques. Always look forward to what you bring for us each time, keep up the awesome work.

[@ZFNQ]

I’ve learnt so much from watching your videos Fitzee, thank you so much

[@jaguargoandlive3923]

Hi Fitzee, I really enjoy watching your craftsmanship. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@chriscurry236]

I have learned more about metal fab work than going to any trade school or community college program, Fitzee is the metal master in my book! Thanks for all the awesome how to video's 👍

[@russelldmytrow823]

Excellent job again ! You re a great teacher , simple directions , easy for simple guy like me to understand . You're still the metal master 😃👍

[@irabrook]

Another master class I find these videos of the Datsun truck look very similar to the 1986 Corolla I'm working on. Thanks again!!

[@fonhollohan2908]

great job Mr Fitpatrick as always, enjoy! watching you work you magic! Cheers see ya on the next one Bud.

[@fredpatterson5093]

This is the best video I have ever watched.

[@1ace721]

Its my first lesson in your school today. Much interesting. Thanks from Sweden.

[@JohnathanBristoll]

Metal magic Tony! Thank you for showing mere mortals how it’s done. I’ll ’stick around’

[@thomashoover8399]

Hey bub, I absolutely love the work you do. I was wondering if you ever got the time. Could you make a video on the tools you use in your shop. And for the ones you've fabricated, a list of instructions as to how you made them?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I'll see what I can do

[@stantilton2191]

Great job, strong, and strait. Much better than factory work. Thank you for the tips!

[@DIYWHEELGUY1970]

Once again Fitzee doesn't disappoint showing us with patience it can be done.

[@woodbineshark]

I cant thank you enough for your videos, I have a 1964 econoline I am working on and your tips and tricks are awesome. I am a subscribed and will be buying some merch. take care Marc from Calgary, AB

[@tatou100a]

I wish I saw this when I restored my car myself without experience 15 years ago. I manage to get it fine. But I just learn so much from this video. Thanks

[@brockcobb4885]

Thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom, I learned a lot from you and it's a pleasure to watch and learn more I got a 1975 nova 2door I been wanting to do for a while my rear quarter panel on both sides needed attention to especially around the wheel well.❤❤❤❤

[@robmirley225]

Just for a second you lost me when you said you could use a bead roller,I sat back in my seat"bugger" or a word that starts with a b. Thankfully saying, I know some you don't have bead rollers so we'll do it by hand,got me back in the game. It's the technique with the hand tools we all have knocking round and end results that make all your vids so interesting. Nice one Fitzee keep them coming.

[@colehara]

These videos are so much better than the "car building" shows we see on TV. The ones where they spend most of their time complaining about the "deadline" they're on.

[@PM-lk9ph]

Yes! I've had those seams! Have to come back and watch this later.

[@erniemartin654]

One of the things I like to do when I’m removing factory spot welds is to use a thin air file. I find the air file does a very good job and grinding through a single layer of metal. Great work as usual, I can’t wait to see your next video.

[@lefachop5755]

what is a thin air file? google search reveals nothing. can you send me a link to one?

[@keithstella2278]

Love watching any of his videos!! No hi tech tools just old school workmanship. That welder is super smooth running.

[@OldSkoolF]

I waited to hear "Cut & Butt"... The way you handle rust is the way 99% of us restorers do it... It wouldn't be worth it to save some of these cars if they needed to be that perfect.. Most of them were never that nice from the factory... Great work!!!

[@patobrian6823]

I thought I was good at body fab work but I I still learned from ur skills in fabrication Excellant videos for anyone to learn repairs Your a very good narrator also Thanks for vids

[@billyplummer965]

You are by far the best! Thank you for taking the time to teach us your skills!!

[@fericyde]

Have to say I learn so much from you. Eternally grateful man. Glad I stuck around :)

[@kevinstockton315]

I love watching you work ! I've been using so many of you techniques for decades . I've bought tools over the years as I can afford them but for the most part out of habit mostly I use the simplest tools . Thanks for sharing your work .

[@garagedejuan9720]

Muy buen trabajó, este trabajo no lo hace ya mucha gente, al menos en España, quedamos pocos.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

another great teaching demonstration, this never gets out. Thank you Fitzee.

[@tonyporter2884]

These are great videos I am welding up my cars no experience at all, by trade I am a toolmaker so work with metal but never sheet. So when I have a plate to butt weld I take a lot of time making it fit as I would a tool but your methods make it so much easier and quicker to do. The best thing is how you explain what you do and use basic tools, the number of videos I watched on here that start well, but then take it a over to a bead roller, or other fancy piece of kit which the average DIYer has not got, we all have a hammer, a vice, and can purchase a few cheap dollies or make kit like you have. So thanks for all the great video, and passing on your skills and tips

[@henryhumada2087]

By far the most useful channel I’ve come across in a while. I look forward to each video.

[@mjm7187]

I stuck around and glad I did. All of your videos and tips are treasures shared. No matter the length always interesting and captivating.

[@CALIBRA4X4]

Best channel for the jobs I [try] to do, great techniques & explanations. Good to mention the time it takes Fitzee to do the jobs, gives me a target [ 2x Fitzee time?].

[@brettwoodard167]

Excellent video, great explanations as to the how and why of each process! Thank you for all the hard work to make it easier for us gear heads.

[@Powerwagon563]

This is like learning how a magician performs a illusion. All the secrets are revealed!

[@zascars]

Brilliant.... great job.... it must cost the client a lot to have it done properly... it's good to see people will spend to get it right.. 👍

[@srchastain859]

I really admire your fabricating skills, Fitzee! Reminds me of when I did body work years ago with only a oxygen/acetylene, and a Craftsman stick welder. My repairs were not even close to the quality of yours! Keep it up.

[@johnfry9010]

Beautiful repair . I bought a 1973 Toyota it was $2400 out the door , my Wife and I had our tax's done and got back enough to pay for the truck , those were the day's LOL . If I'm not mistaken the beds for Datsun and Toyota were both built in the States and then put on the trucks when they took them off the Ship .

[@B1CxR3FLEX]

unreal attention to detail every single step exsplained i like it actually making my apprentice watch your videos!

[@davebrittain9216]

Hey Fitzee that was a very good video as usual. I have a bit of a tip/request for you. When you are done the panel you should take the DA to it so we can see the shape of it better. The grinder leaves such reflective marks. The DA really makes it looks like a finished factory piece and shows how flat it is or not in some cases.

[@timmouchel2746]

what a pleasure to watch, effectively replacing better than the original. learn that skill you can make anything. Brilliant

[@n6y6h6]

For the spotwelds i grind down a normal 7mm drill first flat and then inwards so that the middle becomes a point and it cuts more on the outside on the drill...for breaking the spotwelds a putty knife work also very good..

[@travisstanley5108]

I use a putty knife also, you can get in without much damage, if you beat it up its easy to sharpen.

[@glinnphillips4884]

I enjoy watching a craftsman at work.

[@alanperdue4658]

Another great video...I am getting ready to do a 76 F250 hood edge and this video helped me so much on planning. The clecos I have ordered because this will take some fitting.....Thanks for sharing your wisdom

[@rgc1961]

"Enough of my rambling" @18:45: That's exactly what we're here for Tony. It's invaluable advice!

[@endeavour2127]

Another master class!!!👌👌👌 Thank you so much Fitzee!!👍👍👍

[@apatterson8128]

A wealth of information. I will NEVER do metal work on a car, but I am mesmerize by your incredible workmanship, Tony. I subscribed.

[@greenriver520]

Fantastic work Fitzy. Really enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@philiphartley8823]

An excellent job again. I haven't done any restoration work for a good while now so it's good to see it being done well.

[@BrucePierson]

I've yet to start restoring my 1964 EH Holden ute (pickup), so I'm learning all the techniques in advance to give me the best chance of doing a good job.

[@buannajim8091]

I'm shocked! Did anyone else hear Tony say he was... "human"? I'll try not to let that keep me up tonight but no guarantees. Never a disappointing video, my friend, and the tips is always good. Thanks!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Thanks for sharing .. PL 620 is the model.. body rust and torsion bar siezure are issues to deal with. Drivelines are bombproof.

[@amely8393]

Amazing, you are the MAN....Thank you always for sharing from Mexico......

[@sut2910]

Thanks for great video! I have to do this same repairs on my 82 Toyota pickup.

[@jjmac3561]

Nice work once again. I did chuckle when you were working in the right hand side of the vice and did the last part of the panel 'manually' instead of just shifting over to the left hand side of the vice 😅

[@Hereford1642]

Beautiful lessons with the detailed explanations as to how, with practice, you might attain such results.

[@garyjohnson801]

AWESOME as always. When I spot weld after I put the Weld through primer and punch the holes I would take a spot sand blaster and spot blast where I was going to weld then my welds was done right but I see your way work's great and less mess to clean up thanks for the video

[@jim21804]

When I was in college my brothers and I would do rust repair on our cars using a spot welder (Lenco spot welder) and would overlap the new piece at the seam. I would spot weld several places then use a propane torch and lead solder to seal the seams(the metal had to be clean). The seam would suck in the solder just like on copper pipe. Back then there were no MiG welders, just arc and oxy-acetylene and pop rivets.

[@protechautoservice4683]

My friend you obviously love what you do, thanks again for another great teaching video 👍👍👍

[@ariyanadumon4549]

Good to see you Fitzy

[@deanm4138]

Always look forward to seeing your videos the tips and attention to detail are awesome thanks Tony