Hammer Forming 14 Gauge Inner Structure with Simple Tools!!

[@superc4308]

Love watching Karl and Fitzees Canada has some metal workers with mad skillz 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@markgriffin4888]

Between you and Fitzee, you both make it simpler for this drongo to understand , and more importantly TO DO👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tomcoryell]

Had to Google “drongo”. You must be from Oz. I hope you learn as much from Karl as I do!

[@JustinPaul1st]

Have to. agree with you I follow fitzee too

[@kevin_gross]

Who is this Fitzee you speak of? Please!

[@markgriffin4888]

@@kevin_gross Fitzee Fabrications, he is another youtuber,

[@markgriffin4888]

@@tomcoryell - spot on Mate👍👍👍

[@adamschewe7166]

A sign of a true craftsman is putting effort into something that probably will never be seen , outstanding video once again

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Adam much appreciated and thanks for your support!

[@facopspec5386]

Bruh, I don’t mind the longer videos because I can appreciate the time and effort you put into whatever you are trying to show us. Keep up the awesome work! Aloha

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man glad you dig the long ones !

[@ilham7345]

@@MakeItKustom also, i can finish my lunch/dinner while still appreciating your works. tbh, I turned my adblocker off for you

[@kj-cf2tx]

@@MakeItKustom thats what she said

[@TMGMrClean]

My dad always said you know when someone is a true craftsman because they do the best they can even on project areas that no one will ever see. Keep up the good work...

[@koolkar55]

As always Karl. Awesome Mate. Billy J... Queensland, Australia.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Billy 🙏👊👊👊

[@lsdevenie1426]

Impressive bro, this is what the internet is supposed to be used for sharing our skills 👊🏿🖤

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Amazing. I was so into this video that I was disappointed when it was over, I could watch you do this stuff endlessly. Oh well, back to reality...

[@MakeItKustom]

Haha more to come!

[@papawheelie5835]

Karl, buddy, you knocked this one out of the park! I'm always so amazed at your incredible skills!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks papa! Had fun with it too 👊👊👊

[@michaelwillette5738]

Proof positive solutions don't pop out fully formed in one's mind... A perfect case of thinking with one's hands!!!

[@brianscott1898]

Amazing care and attention to a part that may never be seen after installation. Thank you for sharing these DIY projects with the "Simple Hand tools" idea. Really make it more attainable.

[@tintoycar738]

All the big tools sent to Australia, no wonder all the Simple tools videos pop up :p They great tho, keep them coming.

[@scottsprague9974]

Love to see the extra work no parts no one will ever see. That is the sign of a person who love there trade.

[@mrvanT]

Thanks to your tips I restored my 83 VW mk1 front end!

[@marca5883]

I'm just about to spend the day welding the underneath of my Ford transit & I love watching your videos to give me inspiration💚🇬🇧🌱 old school & proper job👍

[@kg-hk5zu]

The caddy is gonna be sick af when it's finished

[@ralphjohnson5084]

I like the simplicity of your teachings. I was raised "old school" not sure if I can find the start button on a CNC , but I can read a "mic". Eyeballing and "feel" works.

[@michaelwillette5738]

People don't tend to realize GM never intended for repairs such as this to be done. I, too have done much the same ad libbed processes. You make what you have to, when you must. Good job!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks very much Michael!

[@michaelwillette5738]

Welcome. Deservedly so.

[@Laugh1ngboy]

Yay hammer forming. I always learn something from these episodes.

[@MakeItKustom]

Me too man every form is so different it’s like a puzzle

[@CompToyZ]

Man you do some deadly work! I kept waiting for your buddy to pop up behind you lol. I really like the longer format videos, you give us so much info, its hard to keep up with you. I have some OG fabricators on here but have to say you are always one of my favorites!

[@johnmcclain3887]

I am coming from outside "bodywork", I've been around this long term, but not doing the sheetmetal. This is showing what I've seen the part that's come and gone as I wrenched, but showing the parts I missed being busy myself. It's good to see the next generation doing the same kind of work the same way my generation learned to do in our own time. Very nice work, good attention to detail, if it's not worth doing right, it's not worth doing. Thanks.

[@waynespears5664]

This video here made me look at at rust in a new light,Karl has metal figured out,THANK YOU FOR THE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

[@timwhiting6854]

It's amazing seeing the different approaches you and others like Fitzee's Fabrication take to this. It's an interesting comparison in methodology.

[@kurtludwig6962]

Your absolutely amazing . The detail you show on making parts by hand is super informative. Thank you. Can’t wait for tool builds

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome man thanks for watching!

[@i.4.N.i]

It's a pity i can't leave more than one like for this work, it's perfect. Can't wait for the outer parts restoration!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Coming up next! Cheers!

[@marioa1272]

Karl ,always a great video. This was a very good way to make those inner braces, you just helped alot of people over come a major challenge 🏁👨‍🔧

[@garyfrost238]

My grandfather was a master mechanic for R/R engineering and I remember him working the metal like that in 1960’s ……great memories thanks

[@bruceperron3796]

Nice professional repair,old school craftsmanship.

[@stevesmoneypit6137]

Karl this was perfect! I just picked up 3 fenders needing this at a swap. They need more work but this was a hurdle. Keep going so my other hurdles will be handled 😂

[@MakeItKustom]

Ha ha ha right on! The inner structure of fenders is usually not reproduced

[@ricklaporte9930]

WOO HOO finally got to the bead roller vid. I personally can't wait. As always it is great to watch you work your magic.

[@lesgaal4017]

Nice work karl from down under.

[@NoReverse77]

Finally. I love that caddy.

[@slpetroff]

Always look forward to your videos Karl !

[@sheldonjanzen1152]

Love your passion for the art of metal shaping. Nice to see it kept real, and pride in craftsmanship.

[@richardprice5978]

a SDS hand held hammer/drill is vary useful as a supplement or replacement to a sleg hammer 🔨 and you can make dies that are welded to the end

[@MakeItKustom]

Interesting!

[@cliffallen709]

"Karl" Man! You are an awesome instructor and your positive personality is amazing! You're a super hero of metal working, building, creativity & hot rodding! "Hammer On Dude!!!"

[@MegaCountach]

Pure gold Karl, love it! Cheers, Doug

[@JonDingle]

Really great job young man. No need to buy fancy tools as you say. T dolly's are easy to make if you have a welder, some flat bar and different sized round bar so you can make a set of them. Quality video young man!

[@donaldlawton7384]

That's awsome Carl!!! Thank you brother!!!

[@Everlanders]

This repair really illustrates why it rusted out in the first place. That bead on the inner fender makes a pocket for grime to build up and make an abrasive slurry.

[@thercf16guy35]

I know this is an old video but your videos are so helpful! I was repairing a door on my 1989 rx7 FC and it came out PERFECT.

[@rover100bunson]

master craftsman at work

[@stevesloan6775]

Multiple times watching this great video. Thanks heaps man, makes my mind brainstorm

[@jewelsog423]

DAMN BRO ! YOU ARE ONE BAD ASS !!! CONGRATULATIONS ON A 170 K + SUBSCRIBERS 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AnthonyVeith]

Always great work Karl, your attention to detail is top notch , thanks for the tips👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Most welcome Anthony 👊 thank u 🙏

[@andrewshoebridge1673]

Hi mate from the UK you take me back to apprenticeship days fantastic videos

[@marciabaldwin2506]

Greetings from the UK i love watching Karl and Tony (aka fitzee absolutely brilliant i always recommend them in a comment if it's applicable ❤

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job Karl

[@franksgarage8551]

14 gauge. Nasty to work with. It was formed in the factory, no reason it cant be duplicated. I like the corking tool and guide. Almost as much work to make the tooling as it is to make the part. I bet curving the panel was hard on the wrists, not enough mass to absorb the force. Your dislike of filler is showing! Amazing work!

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea it beat me up a bit for sure. Tough stuff lol thanks 🙏 cheers!

[@mikerenfro4608]

You amaze me with simple tools!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Mike cheers!

[@davidcruz8227]

Videos like this are life savers when I comes to restoring a non-catalog car, thanks!

[@laurensmith1828]

Beautiful work and attention to detail.

[@terje6810]

Again Karl, as allways Amazing !!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks 🙏 cheers!

[@seanalexander9531]

These videos are mesmerising 😁

[@sniper31013]

Good job mash'Allah. Thanks from Algeria.

[@gardeningdoneallwrong4164]

Had a great laugh when my granddaughter told me me you sound like Mr Grouoer from Bubble Guppies, '" Let's think about" 🤣 Great content, always enjoy watching.

[@davidadaur5163]

kARL: i am a brand new subscriber and I went back to watch you polish your body hammers. You had two Proto,1547 hammers, the one with the green handle is original. Proto was proceeded by the Plomb tool Co. In i132 Plomb changed the numbers of all their tools and the numbering system is still used today. Incidentally your favorite hammer is worth about $50. I have two Ploms and do not want to get rid of either one. Thanks for a good video. David Adair

[@reidarbrenden5704]

Thanks for sharing!!! Love you're channel. Greetings from Norway.

[@That70sChannel]

Nice choices on time lapse vs real time when details matter.

[@Tom111060]

Sometimes when I got drawn away by a video I regret afterwards wasting my lifetime with it - opposite and more here: every minute spent will accelerate my work at some point in the future for far more than this minute. Thank you, Karl, for your work and inspiration. Stay safe.

[@MakeItKustom]

Reading your comment was a roller coaster lol I’m glad you like the video thanks for supporting! Cheers

[@jacobhunsinger7793]

Well done. These little parts take a lot of time to get right.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Great demonstration! Thanks

[@marcinz3343]

Thanks for showing how you do that. I see huge, pretty rusty fenders but it seems to me there is no problem for you to fix it without plastic filler. I want more! Greetings from Poland.

[@paulhunter359]

had a very simple tools you give me a lot of Hope for the 41 Ford truck I'm building myself

[@gravely1000]

Just AWESOME We got the need for curve, yep two pipe scraps and some strap welded up, We got speedway boxes in the back ground, and then out of nowhere, The Mother Tucker comes on the scene. This is just the vid I need to do a rusted fender on my '70 Buick. You have patience and mad Skillz! Keep up the great vids!

[@billd.akaevylaz754]

Super cool video! I chuckled when you welded the back side. When you said you weren’t going to, I thought to myself, “No way Karl leaves it like that.” Lmao

[@copper2152]

Karl, you are a true craftsman! Amazing. Attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.

[@rickdarr5323]

Great work. Your stuff is golden

[@bkgaragerestorations]

Great work! I like the idea of using a swage to put the step in the inner structure.

[@rogermontee8264]

Karl my friend you never cease to amaze me with your skills. I like how you build a tool to fit your needs when you’re building a car body part. The piece’s on the inner fender’s turned out really good.Can’t wait to see how the rest of this project turns out. Love your skill’s and your knowledge of how to build something.Keep up the great work Karl. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍✌️✌️

[@MakeItKustom]

Your welcome Roger ! Thanks very much for your kind words and for your continued support ! 👊👊👊👊👊🙏🙏

[@anthonylawrence9307]

Love when you're working on the Caddie. Kind of did the same repair on an 87 GMC crew cab. Of course I'm 66, and Love your passion of keeping these "simple old" techniques going. I keep telling my son, you young guys have to keep this going. What have I got left 10 years?

[@MakeItKustom]

You got longer than that! Keep busy and there’s always a reason to get up tomorrow lol

[@anthonylawrence9307]

@@MakeItKustom Thank you, my brother

[@ahbushnell1]

I'm impressed

[@Juntasification]

Not that I ever need to do as detailed work on my project cars, I always learn alot here. Thank you.

[@flatworm00]

Great workmanship...You have a very creative mind!

[@lusterwright2886]

Keep up the great work you do and the great videos

[@krukabman]

Your hair kept getting in the way of the camera. (Not complaining, it didn’t take away from the point being made) It reminded me of my uncles “combover” that he thought fooled people!!!😂🤣 Love the way you explain the procedures in your videos. Maybe at some point do a video on repairing / maintenance on your vice @ 23:23? You talk about making tools out of scrap? I noticed you got the material from a shelf of bits you keep just in case. Then it’s not scrap! It’s only scrap when you toss it in the bin to haul to the salvage yard, or toss it in the trash!! Man the attention to detail you take is amazing. Like the hole you used a file on @ 41:06 after you welded in the panel. I mean no one would ever see it on the car or would ever know! “BUT YOU WOULD KNOW!!!!” That speaks VOLUMES about your QUALITY!!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Hahahah if it’s supposed to be round , it shall be round lol 😂

[@wallbawden5511]

Always great work Karl

[@BurkettTimothy]

This build is gonna so cool when you are done, keep up the great work and content! I am following closely

[@380.motorsports]

Awesome work for sure. Lots of good metal shaping tips.

[@davidlouis2354]

great skills and above all, attitude. dug the music too!

[@SilverWedge]

This is perfect. I'm going use this process to make a raised panel to replace the rusty seat pan on an old Yamaha TY80.

[@RGVJ21]

Another great video Karl, thanx for your time and effort.

[@josemacon7385]

Can't wait to see more work done on the caddy

[@evolutionmonkey3146]

Brilliant content once more. Amazing work.

[@winfordtice1969]

I enjoy watching your show very helpful thank you very much your fan winter rod

[@wirefeed3419]

👍👍 very enjoyable 50 minutes out of my day, entertaining and educational. 🇨🇦

[@KUGW]

Awesome channel, I'm here on the other side of Canada watching your videos...

[@TheTubeTube2]

If only all Cadillacs had been made to this standard! Beautiful work as always and so well explained.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Stuart!

[@garyfrost238]

I spent hours and hours with my grandma who was just as good of a mechanic and body man as my grandfather. One night my grand father came home and she said that she had a fender bender that day with the jag so he said well Laura get at it there’s a a sheet of aluminum in the shop and I kid you not within 6hours there was a perfect fender on the car. He said Laura what took so long ,she said Perfection just takes a little longer.

[@morgansword]

I do honestly believe its good to step back for a bit to get fresh thoughts and ideas rolling around as "burnout" if your emurst into work 24/7., all work and no play makes john a "dull boy" as the phrase goes. If and when you feel it comes usually some frustration but best work as you sometimes try to catch up.. its always going to be there for you Karl

[@MakeItKustom]

For me it was a day trip with the boys to do a “burnout” haha I feel so much better

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Well buddy another awesome video I learn so much from you videos thanks Karl and have a great weekend.

[@jraposo911]

Awesome video. These inner fender structures are not available for many of the 60-70’s cars . Just gotta make em yourself 😊JR in Ontario

[@thestreets5206]

Somebody who shares the same attention to detail as me 👍👍👍

[@shotsrodder]

Great tips Karl 😎

[@bradreeves7534]

Really liked it!

[@dougwernham5209]

Very helpful video thanks Karl.

[@MakeItKustom]

Nonprob 🙏👊

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld on. Keep making. God bless.

[@donaldhalls2189]

Excellent job you make it look so easy, thanks for the information and instructions, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@risaacmaboston9621]

You sir are extremely talented. I normally don't comment on youtube videos, but I felt compelled to let you know how much you've inspired me to tackle my own project (1950 Chevy Fleetline). The ease with which you explain the process shows your mastery of the craft. I would pay good $$$ to attend classes if you provided them. Keep up the good work. I'm subscribed and will most likely "join" the club. Blessings !!

[@w9akwqsl]

Man tha looks great on forming the parts for the fenders.