How to make complete door bottoms

how to make door bottoms with basic tools and some basic know how.

[@anthonysinclair5721]

Who else gives Fitzee a thumbs up before they watch the video? 😎👍

[@David-uu1oj]

Lol, i do that too!......and leave my appreciation comments.

[@hughtutube]

Yup I did, just like to know there’s a nuter wun fer us. Never can wait for another one to come up.

[@Kymbo1000]

You know its going to be good straight off..

[@mickholgate3347]

always do!

[@Jim_M_75]

Always.

[@cebudave]

I'm sticking around, the highlight to my Saturday.

[@martincarroll5405]

Hate to burst your bubble friend but... It's Sunday already 😔

[@cebudave]

@@martincarroll5405 Not in the UK, still got a couple of hours to go 😉

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I'm way over here in Newfoundland. Lots of Saturday left yet. Lol

[@marty3469]

Sunday late rvo here in aust

[@IR-nq4qv]

Fabbin with Fitzee on a Saturday night, I knew I didn't buy storm chips for nothing. Another great tutorial👍👍. Good job brother. Truck Owner: So Fitzee, how are you planning on fixing my truck with all that rust? Fitzee : First...,I'm going to lay out the two bumpers and then make the part that fits between them using this piece of rust as a template..

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Hahaha.

[@jimwhalen6769]

LOL good one!

[@bobgaylord8883]

Once again, many thanks for passing your knowledge on to another generation and for teaching us old dogs new tricks, as well !

[@nickp4179]

Watching young Fitzee reminds me of this story of a boilermaker who was hired to fix a huge steamship boiler system that was not working well. After listening to the engineer’s description of the problems and asking a few questions, he went to the boiler room. He looked at the maze of twisting pipes, listened to the thump of the boiler and the hiss of the escaping steam for a few minutes, and felt some pipes with his hands. Then he hummed softly to himself, reached into his overalls and took out a small hammer, and tapped a bright red valve one time. Immediately, the entire system began working perfectly, and the boilermaker went home. When the steamship owner received a bill for one thousand dollars, he became outraged and complained that the boilermaker had only been in the engine room for fifteen minutes and requested an itemized bill. So the boilermaker sent him a bill that reads as follows: For tapping the valve: $.50 For knowing where to tap: $999.50 TOTAL: $1,000.00

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

That’s deep , my friend is a boilermaker ...... humble guy but good at his shit !!!

[@mariner4055]

Your boiler maker story is a copy of the story of Charles Steinmentz and Henry Fords generator.

[@thundercuntinashoefullofpiss]

that is classic ..the story got me 2 read more lol u deserve a medal bravo bro

[@randytravis3998]

@@mariner4055 also a old saw mill story I heard with all the duct work for saw dust ..

[@rickythomas6678]

Fitzee needs his own netflix show. Rust brothers have nothing on this man. Thanks for your tips and tricks 👌👌👌

[@superduty4556]

Wouldn't do well, not enough drama and too much actual talent.

[@brdnsky6417]

No, he needs main stream. Ronnie.

[@rickythomas6678]

@@brdnsky6417 no because i probably wont get it in Australia then lol

[@garyfraser341]

Rust bros suck.

[@bradashton5736]

Motortrend would be better

[@DIYWHEELGUY1970]

It's amazing to see metal that most people would write off as trash get saved. Thank you Tony for another great video!

[@jimurrata6785]

Where would get a rust free door for a '72 Datsun pickup in Newfoundland?

[@jimurrata6785]

My orange '77 was more rusty than this in 1983! 😂

[@lottiecooper609]

Professor fitz doesn't stop for spring break boys and girls!!! So put on your thinking caps, and roll up your sleeves and prepare to get busy!!! Thanks again professor!!!

[@zambotv8150]

By far the best auto restoration channel on KZbin.... Thanks' so much Fitzee, I have learned so much for my own project from you uploads, best regards from Scotland

[@cleanpowerelectric]

Over here in BC when I go to repair the body on my ‘49 Willys pickup I’m gonna be saying “cut ‘n’ butt” with a maritime accent and a smile. Thanks Fritzee!

[@rs1329]

"Anyone can make the outside look good" ah ha ha ha ha...... Loved the "bend over flange with the ruler in it for spacing" Brilliant !

[@hyunahstrickland3939]

One of the "Greatest" how to guys on the internet (KZbin)......Thanks Fitzee!

[@tomsawyer247]

Fitzee is a metal magician.

[@t.s.haynie4197]

Are you kidding? Fitzee is the BEST! Nobody does R&R like he does!

[@theoldbigmoose]

You bet "we're stickin' around!" ... best of the best here every week!

[@irockz281982]

So awesome. I have a 1950 pontiac hardtop that has a bit of lower area cancer. Your videos give me hope for her.

[@toreaustad]

The tips are fantastic! Love comming back here and watch the work you do. You make it look, not easy, but managable for anyone with some mecanical skills :) .

[@robertlipscomb9741]

Tony, as much artistic time as you put into a specific area, like the bottom of the door & then the rest of the work on the car. You should be paid, like the artist you are. Millions

[@martinsteele3259]

I was just watching the F1 series on Netflix. Could you imagine Fitzee in a F1 shop? F1 Tech, "Wow I have never seen anyone make a F1 car with simple tools and a vise!"

[@davebrittain9216]

You know on Daytona when a stock car comes in with damage and they are pounding on it to sort it out to send it back on the track? Well if Fitzee was there he would probably send it out just as quick and have it dent free painted too lol.

[@iantanner8807]

Thanks so much for your tricks,tips and professional advice. Today I watched video twice before repairing the door on my rusty C10 The only videos on KZbin that will coach you to complete a professional job. Thanks Fizee Ian Downunder

[@thomlemon7175]

Fitzee, thank you so much for your channel! I have learned metal fab and sheet metal MIG welding from you exclusively. Just finished a rather complex repair to a door bottom on my 71 VW bus by taking it one step at a time, keeping things simple and using simple tools. You are a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Keep the videos coming please. Thom

[@buannajim8091]

Ha ha ha! "That's hot so don't touch, Tony!" I give a lot of credit for catching yourself before actually doing it because I would have remembered too late. It never gets old watching your cutting, welding and grinding techniques. Some may think it's boring but to me it's like watching an artist at work. You know, like Bob Ross from PBS here in the states. Who didn't love to watch him work, even if he was simply clearing his brush of paint by slapping it against his easel leg? You got to think he made a pretty good living just out of being on TV. That's why I like to watch you, Tony. Your work is therapeutic. Thanks for the tips!

[@superc4308]

Fitzee's the man with mad metal skillz

[@TK42138]

Best door skin repair video on KZbin.

[@ae86manny]

Your videos are a tremendous help. Now I have a chance of saving a door and vehicle because parts isn't available anymore.

[@hilmanrootes]

if only once I could weld like you do!!! thank you, each time i see your videos, I learn something!

[@mikelknight799]

Love that old ginormous vise. You just can't find them anymore.

[@DougsMessyGarage]

Another masterclass in sheetmetal repair. Thanks for the excellent video Tony.

[@jiwbink]

FITZEE, EACH OF YOUR VIDEOS ARE LIKE PEEKING OVER THE SHOULDER OF A TRUE MASTER!! THE WORK YOU CREATE IS EXQUISITE!! EACH VIDEO IS AS IMPRESSIVE AS THE ONE BEFORE, DONT KNOW HOW YOU DO IT! YOU MAKE IT SEEM EASY!

[@DanTheManIOM]

What's better than watching this ? taking it and putting it to use...I used the socket to make the curve on a door bottom I am working...already was using the hammer & chisel for straight. Well done, educational and entertaining.

[@capitanschetttino8745]

I was watching this video and I was thinking: "no way he can reproduce that corner" and you did it, just like magic!! You are a genius!!

[@shonuff5297]

My eyes are burnt from watching your all your playlist. 😎😜👍

[@ROGUESPIRIT_]

This channel is the only reason ill be attempting any rust repairs. Thank you so much for the information AND entertainment.

[@damianbruntz]

With you bondos companies are getting broken. Nice work. Greetings from Argentina!!!

[@h2oboater]

Tony I have been watching your videos the past few days . Man oh man you are definitely a genius when it comes to your work ... 🙂🙂 I have alot of catching up to do on your videos ...... Thank You Much for Sharing your Skill 👍👍👍👍👍

[@PaulStevensCanada]

Wanted to thank you. Followed this video to rebuild the tailgate bottom on my sister's 2011 Ford Escape. Worked great. Not as clean as yours but made the back and the skin with the seams just as you showed. Looks factory! Thanks so much for this video.

[@TOPsycret33]

Bullet Side! Love these old Datsun's. Great work bringing her back to glory Fitzee

[@labrd41]

I'm guilty of falling asleep in class last night and not because of the content. Came back this morning and made up the class. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@donmiller4885]

So glad you produce this material. By your generosity I'm having a wonderful hobby of restoration on my old pickups and hot rods that others may have scrapped. I can't THANK you enough !!😄

[@jerrywillis5585]

It's always good replace or check the pins and bushings as the starting point. I'm glad you touched on that.

[@johnwaters4717]

Love this channel ! Just hand tools and a vision !! Not everyone can get plasma tables and power hammers 👍👍

[@discopete1499]

I always considered myself a reasonably competent fabricater and for the last 27 years managed well but the trick and tips I've learnt from your videos have made my life so much easier. Thank you sir, you're a star

[@justaguy328]

In your defense, up until the past decade or so, these tips were only things that you could pick up over time by knowing other pros. How lucky are we now, that you can go online and gain a ton of advice from so many professionals

[@kristopherbichsel9230]

The 10,000 man hour 72 Datsun pickup. Great work.

[@ggordon4127]

More pearls of wisdom.

[@gerrymoore4199]

Just found your channel earlier this week and it has helped my gain confidence that I can do this on my own. Thank you

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

Great video and awesome tips Tony! Glad to see the cat came to approve of your work again lol!

[@bumpsidegarage3002]

Thanks for explaining how you get into the 90’s. You make it seem really easy. The master at work.

[@alfaradbean]

Thanks for all good tips!

[@brdnsky6417]

Another good job Fitzee. You showed us a lot. Thank you. Like your new gloves. Living a little. HA HA Ronnie.

[@andrescastro4836]

As always, thanks and greetings from the Comox Valley

[@donaldmckinnon7467]

When you see someone do something that you know is hard and they make it look easy they are a master.

[@filibertob22]

So interesting the way you give an answer to this complicated problems. Thanks for the opportunity to see your job! Congrats Se you soon Fitzee!

[@David-uu1oj]

Can never get enough door practice, thank you!

[@jagers4xford471]

Just what I'm about to do, timing is everything, thanks...

[@jm-2010]

Perfect timing, got to start doing the door bottoms on my daughter’s Cherokee. Thx

[@johnskingcabbie2482]

I’m pretty sure Tony could build a truck from the bottom up with a hammer and a vice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@johnbarker419]

Incredible craftsmanship. What I like best is showing us you don't need a Pullmax, English wheel, shrinker/stretcher, and all the other fancy stuff to do good work. Watch the shows and you'll be convinced you can't build a decent car without $50,000 worth of specialized equipment beyond the basics.

[@majormojo]

Fitzee, thanks for continuing your excellent series of tutorials.

[@LuisEnriqueMartinez-rc7km]

I made a switch on my life because I a have a hobby with old cars. 😂😂 I am amolst ready with gathering a bounch of tools en learning welding. You are for sure a big source of inspiration, keep on sharing 😉👍👍

[@Karkmotuning]

Always nice to see how you systematically work through pretty involved sheet metal repairs like this one. On top of that, using simple tools, and talking through every step of the process. Thank you, Fitzee, I bring along a few of your tips and tricks to the garage nowadays!

[@NewRiverRepair]

Fitzee, the tips are always good! Thanks for taking all the extra time to share the steps and the attention to details that makes a Fitzee’s Fabrications work top notch. We can all aspire to get such a compliment as “ I’m happy with that one” !

[@stephenpaul9165]

Fitzee, the man that can turn rust into gold without spending a dime 😅

[@xtheunknown8727]

Fitzee, you just tack together some pieces of sheet metal from a locker. Then cut off anything that doesn't look like a car and cut-n-butt what's left. You're a metal miracle worker. Outstanding!! You are the King of the Newfies!

[@stevewuertz3598]

There's always an essential tip you'd wished you'd known about on the previous 5 projects. Door aligning......love it

[@vinnytray2562]

I’m new to your channel. Just like to say thankyou for sharing your knowledge. You show that we do not need a shop full of expensive kit to get great results. Just skill and patience. Shame you can’t buy those.

[@scarymonsterguy]

You sir are an artist with metal. Great tips and tricks!

[@wymansst]

This will help a ton with my 78 Fairmont wagon. A couple of the doors are really ruff at the bottom and you are helping to build my confidence to repair them. Some of your other videos about Patches opened my eyes to potentially using the old damaged hatch for some of the corner repairs on the door. I also used some of your tricks to make some plates to fix the rotted cab mount perches on my 88 GMC 2500 work truck. Thank you Fittzy!!

[@YootubeUK]

Once again, most impressive! Thankyou for being so good as to record this and share it with the world. Good man!

[@mjm7187]

What would a week be without a Fitzee fix?, Damn lonesome but he never disappoints his faithful!

[@dirkg7062]

Dam Fitzee your the best! You make everything look like factory.

[@mikeattwell2041]

i wish i had your brain when it comes to fabricating and attention to detail is awsome super job

[@myconight]

Good timing, got something to watch while cooking on the Grill.

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Fitzee could fabricate a double breasted suit for the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz.👍😎

[@jimwhalen6769]

Oh that would be too easy for Fitzee!

[@CooCuMbEr]

reminds me of the film iron man when he builds the suit out of nothing in that cell

[@garrylawless6758]

Hehe very true

[@malikabdulaev8794]

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[@Turbo496Vette]

I look forward to these every week. Awesome!

[@leh3827]

Thanks Fitzee. What a wizard.

[@A65Bill]

Thanks Tony, Let's all acknowledge & appreciate that your producing these videos adds a lot of hours to the work itself. Some years ago, pre-mig, I did exactly this job on a door on my car - all the welding was done with my stick welder and 2 attachments: a carbon arc torch for brazing & a Kellarc impulse welder (I had got to know Vic Keller the inventor!) for the finer bits. It's great to learn so much from you and to be reminded of useful stuff forgotten or not spotted as adaptable to new jobs.

[@pamdemic6334]

Absolutely amazed by your skill..videos end way too quickly. Thanks for sharing.

[@AbstractDreamz]

What I love the best about your channel is that you use tools that the average guy could have in his shop. I have access to almost all of the tools that you use and now I just gotta get my ass in gear and actually do the work. Great job Sir!

[@brainbotz3184]

Always a pleasure watching how you are doing things. I pick up alot of tips and tricks. Well done

[@archieanderson2945]

Brings back some great memories and love your craftsmanship. Great work enjoy your videos. Respectfully Archie from Grafton Ontario

[@frundlemud]

A real craftsman such a pleasure to watch.

[@craigkilkenny7143]

Exactly the video I was looking for! Nice one Fitzee!!

[@ed-amanofmanyprojects4078]

I wish my gap welds looked that good

[@donziperk]

One glance at that door a I said Datsun 620. Can’t miss with that body line in the top corner. Always liked those trucks for that body line. My favourite Datsun truck. Nice work on that. I’ve worked on more rusty Datsun’s than I care to remember mostly Roadsters , 510’s and trucks. Cut , fabricate , weld and repeat.

[@garethgoodchild2643]

Fabulous work Fitzee! Wow. So many good ideas. Thanks.

[@liljohn1064]

You're awesome Fitzee. The tips and techniques are priceless.

[@toast6135]

Another amazing repair made to look easy! I just keep watching these lessons in the hope a little goes in.

[@hughtutube]

Thanks Tony, this comes at a perfect time, I’ll be using yur tips and training for my door bottoms for sure.

[@gregpaterno1446]

Love your work fittzie number one on the net fabrication 💪🏼👌🏼👍🏽🇦🇺🔨

[@soundslikebstome]

6 hours! Impressive.

[@4speed3pedals]

Thanks Fitzee, another excellent video. Please keep the videos on rust repair coming. Every make had different designs and the more you show us, the better we can become hopefully.

[@hanshook8984]

I love this! Thanks Fitzee!

[@jimmyh7718]

Thank you again for another great tips and tricks of your trade. Can wait for the next awesome "How to" video!

[@94jimmy5]

Nice fabrication.

[@dankabes1081]

Amazing craftsmanship!

[@joestro7826]

More awesome stuff. Lots of insight. Much appreciated.

[@MegaCountach]

Wicked Fitzee, you sure make it look easy! Cheers, Doug

[@brad6920]

Thanks again for the great tips. Love your work!

[@darrenhebert8740]

Another great teaching video. I could watch your videos every day. Thanks again.

[@porschmn]

I always enjoy watching and hearing your logic for solving problems. I have learned several little tips and tricks from this and another video of yours on doing the repair on the rusted window frame. I will be using these to solve problems in the same areas on my 55 Chev. Once again thank you for taking the time to make these videos and fill them with your insights.