How to repair rust around trunk gutter (project Crusty)

repairing rust around trunk gutter on my 1978 Toyota Corolla drag car project "Crusty"

[@KenPaisley]

The 24 people who gave this a thumbs down probably cant tie their own shoes. Great work!

[@bender49ers]

This is what TV shows on car networks should consist of. Not that 10 minutes of talking and fighting with the team and showing the team sanding and painting the car for the rest of the show. Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@Powerwagon563]

Your “butt and cut” technique is a game changer!

[@closetpicker]

agree! I recently did the box on a 2007 Silverado that way. Previous owner had riveted and glued the wheel opening patch panels right over the old sheetmetal. I simply cut it, a few inches at a time, pressed it flush, tacked it, and moved-on. Barely any filler needed when I was done! The truck is black and the box is the straightest I've ever done. Game changer for sure...!

[@dukeallen432]

Yep. And the seperate pieces rather than trying to stretch compound curves.

[@peterlockhart9535]

Totally!

[@maplebones]

When I hear Cut and Butt in a Newfie accent, I get hungry because it sounds like he's talking about some special type of halibut chowder. "I'll have the Cut and Butt, Marge".

[@MarkContatore]

Best KZbin video quote ever while restoring a Toyota.. "Well it's not exactly a Daytona Charger now is it?"

[@wheels-n-tires1846]

Right??🤣 Bringing up my dream car was hilarious, but it doesnt matter what it is... If you love it and invest the effort, its cool!!!👍👍

[@janeblogs324]

Yeah, it is the worst corolla of the bunch too

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Elephant trunk

[@pauljarine]

Perfectly Nova Scotian.

[@davebrittain9216]

The thing with Fitzee is that he can clearly see the finished part and how he is going to do it in his head before he starts it. Experience is worth gold!

[@closetpicker]

Therein lies the genius....!

[@kelleysimonds5945]

I watch you do these repairs and still can hardly believe your results. Pretty amazed by it all.

[@janeblogs324]

Yeah, but we also only see the finished part....we never see the skills he used to get there. No way for us to learn, we just learn the theory and see the end result. Maybe 10% of people could replicate his work from just this video.

[@davebrittain9216]

@@janeblogs324 He clearly shows how to do it. Maybe 1% could not do it after he shows how. I guess you are in that 1%.

[@janeblogs324]

@@davebrittain9216 please timestamp the welding or grinding then. I've got 20 years of fab experience personally, but these videos are aimed at newcomers. If you've never tried to but weld 1mm steel you'd understand, welder settings and exact technique have to be taught. You couldn't walk someone through it over the phone. This video and 99% of fitzees don't even show how he does it. Most people would be able to replicate a weld if shown in real time, with the do's and donts.

[@saintmichael2931]

Fitzee - a genuine master craftsman that uses the most basic of tools to achieve an excellent result every time. Your tips are spot on and I look forward to each new video as an inspiration and a true technical training session which, as I see it, has never been available before. Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@reecenewton3097]

Fitzee's vise: huge hunk of iron, Reed Mfg., Erie PA. "Pipe tools and vises, since 1896." Still in business. Pro stuff, N/A at your big box store.

[@Gretschbeach]

I think YT is following the progress of my car because I learned how to repair floor pans, panels form watching this channel and now I’m about to do this very repair. Voila! This 4 year old video pops up in my feed! Thanks for taking the mystery out of doing this kind of repair, Fitzee!! Maybe I’ll have to give my car a middle name; what’s the feminine version of Fitzee?

[@2bigbufords]

The most likeable guy on the internet

[@wtaylorg]

Your videos actually teach people how to do this craft. And your personality is super upbeat. We are lucky you take the time to record your projects.

[@jeffwinkleman9523]

I'm 67 years old and there's not much I haven't done, but dam fitzee I'm still learning a lot from you.

[@coopermarkb]

damn fitzee you never cease to amaze me with your metal skills

[@irlitewave]

The fanciest tool in Fitzee's tool box is his mind. Thanks for another great video.

[@danthompson4879]

Fitzee, it's great seeing you on here. You do great work, you're a helluva good teacher, and, right now, it's good to escape the world and watch you. Much obliged.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Exellent teaching,making out of 3 pieces of metal, cut and but. Appreciate your teaching very much.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

I love how he says..”simple as that” ... i’m here to tell you my friend that it’s far from simple.... years of practice makes it easy for you but for a knucklehead such as myself i’d make a right good mess of that ... guaranteed....keep’em coming... I can’t wait to see this rocketship completed

[@frundlemud]

You enjoy showing us your techniques and this is what makes you a great teacher.

[@PM-lk9ph]

PM thinks "Hmm... I wonder how he's grinding all that inside there..." - Fitzee says "If you're wondering how I grinded this inside here..." - Spot on, Fitzee! lol (PS - Finishing welding up my first homemade metal brake. Saved me bunches of money. *thumbsups*)

[@NickFortier]

I can only imagine the amount of project cars Fitze is single handedly saved from rotting away in peoples garages and backyards through his exceptional tutorials!

[@adamanderson4223]

You're my inspiration, Fitzee.. watching your videos finally gave me the confidence to do my own work! I'll refer anyone/everyone needing help to your page!

[@aesthetic_mfr]

Incredible. That car would have been scrapped a long time ago and I couldn't imagine a turn around like that. Amazing!

[@Bodgemiester]

Every time I watch your videos Fitzee a lightbulb comes on in my head and I go ahhhh, that's how you get XYZ shape!

[@mongomay1]

I am going to watch this a few times to wrap my brain around those corners. Thanks Fitee!

[@sweetybean1]

No matter what you fix, I hit the like button before I ever start your videos. I have a 66 chevelle wagon that I plan to start fixing this spring. Lot of rest missing metal around the rear side glass. Every video you make gives me more insite and confident to attempt this myself. Thank you for every one of your videos.

[@gdmclnh]

I have stopped cutting out the bad metal. Now I use the cut and butt method. It's so much easier and better. Making compound curves using multiple pieces of metal instead of trying to make the section from one piece of metal is the way to do it. I don't know how many hours I have wasted over the years and how many failed attempts at making complex pieces from one piece of metal I have done. Your method is great. Thanks to you, sir!

[@sanfordrhudy774]

Fitzee's Fabrications , if I had a Daytona Charger I would be OVERJOYED, knowing that you would work your Metal Magic on it!

[@garyhughes1936]

Very impressive workmanship. I think the original condition of that trunk piece would have scared most people away.

[@michaelmerta8956]

Fizzy your my hero I'm strictly an hobby automotive and fabrication learning with 71 years I have a long Way to go go. Good thing I'm an millwright and took all my welding tickets since the 1970 Iam still learning from you. Thank you very much for your help and God bless you and your family.

[@alandust2188]

This is so much better than wasting time watching t.v. The first section that took you three hours, I figured would take me about a day and a half...if I was lucky.

[@OldSkoolF]

Fitzee... You remind me of my Uncle... He did it the same way... Don't worry about it he'd say... One of his favorite sayings was 'It's better to have too much than not enough".. Great tips and work... I'd be proud to have your work on my car...

[@michaelteran3844]

I wish I lived next door to this cat. A treasure trove of knowledge that I would love to learn.

[@michaelteran3844]

I bought a 67 galaxie Fastback straight body original engine runs now no body cancer except the damn trunk gutters look like that one there you did. Nice job and very clear instruction. Thank you sir.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Fitzee - I love that every video you do, I leave thinking "I could probably do that my first time!" Everything seems so approachable. I never feel "Oh, I'd have to practice this for years before I could do that". I think if I just take my time, sure, it might take me 10x as long as you, but I could get the same result. Nothing is intimidating the way you work on things, it turns "I wish I could" into "When I want to, I will." You're wonderful for removing barriers to curiosity and giving beginners the confidence to begin.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Very well said. Thank you and glad you enjoyed them

[@gabrielmessiasruiz7506]

Thanks for the tips, I'm fixing an 78 Fj40 in Venezuela, and your videos are making it happen.

[@AppalatchieRaised]

Hey Fitzie, just wanted to say thanks bud. I’ve watched your videos for awhile now and This video in particular gave me the nerve to fix the trunk driprail in my 59 Belair. It’s amazing what a man can do if he’ll just dive in and do it. It turned out better than I could have imagined. Forever thanks Fitz. I had put that job off since 1987, just sorta hid it but she’s looking good now. Glad I “stuck around “ haha

[@boudrouxatnightg2144]

I'm so glad you did this gutter video I have to repair the same thing in my 64 galaxie and was wondering how I was going to accomplish this task with all the rolling edges in the galaxies trunk gutter. You sir make some awesome videos on repairs.

[@hommerdalor6301]

The same, or worse on my Mercedes w126 , no more meat under the rear window.

[@petergoodwin2465]

64 galaxies are beautiful cars, love the old Ford's, Mopars and Gms.

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Wish you were my neighbor, I'd be round every day watching and trying to learn. I'm 51, but still need to learn new stuff

[@fitzeesfabrications]

I'll never stop learning. Its what keeps me going. That and a challenge

[@AppalatchieRaised]

I’ve watched this probably 6 or 8 times already. I’ve got to fabricate this very thing on my 59 Belair. This approach compared to the other methods is THE way to do this in my opinion. Appreciate you showing this.

[@kiefbudson]

Another fantastic class at the university of Fitzee!

[@allangee]

I shouldn't be watching these at my desk during the day -- they make we want to skip work and head out into the garage! Thanks for another great video!

[@mcquart]

Your videos are very educational for some one looking to do some rust repairs. Thanks for sharing and helping out others. 👍😎

[@markusgarvey]

I have learned so much from this guy, Fitze is the king of bodywork.

[@kamanthavalaidum1079]

Hi Fitzee you have a lot of patients just love watching you do your magic

[@giantpune]

My car is a rust bucket. I'm needing to replace panels in the floor, rear quarter, around the windshield and back glass, and this area around the trunk opening. Somehow Fitzee happens to have a video for each of these sections. Good deal, man.

[@KiwiStag74]

What I love most about your channel, Fitzee, is that you have a very logical and straight-forward way of explaining things. As you say "there's nothing fancy about it", but I tell you now that I would be so proud if my work gets to be two-thirds as good as yours. I have NEVER seen someone fill a gap with a MIG before - in fact, I was actually told that "filling a gap using a MIG is a near impossibility" by a bloke with 20 years experience welding with them! Your 'lump of brass' trick puts that to shame in a big way. I could do it with oxy/acetylene, but I'd end up with a ball of slag when trying it with a MIG. Your tips and tricks are so simple and effective and having me scratching my head wondering why they hadn't occurred to me before....and then I heard something else you said that rang true with me too - "Don't over-think it" and "Don't be in a hurry, just take your time and don't rush it". I think those words were meant for me, so thanks, mate 😉 I will from now on! Watching you is like watching an artist at work, so it is a pity that the welding gets hidden behind a coat of paint. However, the finished vehicle would not look half as good if the work wasn't to the standard you produce. This little Corolla is going to look fantastic when she's done. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thanks for all the kind words and glad you enjoy and learn from them.

[@guillermonieri4203]

I am liking more and more the lap and then butt joints. Also, the way you make the pieces you need in a number of pieces. Showing us how to fix things you are extremely practical and simple Excellent. Thank you.

[@astutenomad2879]

My uncle had 5 of these cars. He passed. Miss this stuff so much.

[@markcarson9674]

I have done a lot of panel repair in my 55 years of life. I started with cutting rusty metal out, then overlaying the repair piece. Used the flange tool to make a flush overlay. and then shaping it with a skim coat of filler. Did it that way for years. Then I tried Fitzee's cut and butt. Wow. Thank you Fitzee, You took me to the next level. It has added a new enjoyment of metal working. I look forward to each new video.

[@earlrudduck4862]

As always you did a fabulous job. Love to watch your videos.

[@buannajim8091]

Tony the "metal whisperer". Always great stuff!

[@dezolmz]

superb instructional video Fitzee - much better without the welding and grinding being shown - can't wait to get my garage up to try these methods on my old cars - very inspirational -thank you

[@richardbaker5151]

how to make something complicated easily, your tips aren't just helpful Tony, they're priceless

[@henryhumada2087]

Breaking it up into pieces makes so much sense. Thanks for the awesome tips. You’ve inspired me to try my hand at it. Thanks for putting these videos out here for all to see.

[@barrocasengenhocas]

Absolutely priceless tips and excellent explanations of the work method. Huge THANK YOU! for your time to make these videos! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@petergoodwin2465]

I just love it , no fancy machines and it's a great job. Thanks for the video mate.

[@fonhollohan2908]

We do similar tricks and tips in the fabrication trade. I'm a welder fitter, well I use to be until I injured my back, but I use to do a bit of collision work years ago and body work, then I got out of the rust bucket repairs and became a welder fitter! Once I became a welder fitter I began to work with new metal and stuff that is massively thicker and heavier construction. Yet I love doing fabrication I wish my back was better I miss doing this kind of trade it gives you a satisfaction that not all other trade can give.

[@Jack-dm8lj]

I enjoy and get so much knowledge from Mr. Fitzee. Thank you so much.

[@dayslife]

it's simple as that" it's only metal...thank you Sir Tony for sharing your knowledge...

[@monadking2761]

Great job! Was so glad to see this pop up. Love how you do things. You keep it simple.👍.

[@mikeduquesne2991]

Fitzy you are the master of explaining stuff I love your videos

[@MrCapiroto66]

I could watch this all day long. Another masterpiece. Thank you sir!

[@robertglanz2092]

Another great tutorial. You are a natural teacher. Everything clearly explained and shown. Have a 68 Camaro all apart and needing a lot of welding repair, and watching you work gives me the confidence to give it a shot myself. Will let you know how it goes! Thanks!

[@v8man350]

Great to be able to kick back and watch a genius at work, great job 👍🏻 keep the videos coming 🤟🏻

[@percyvdwesthuysen8363]

Fitzee you are a great mentor and demonstrator. Your work motivates and inspires one to greater heights!

[@dadams19111]

You really make it clear and explain well. What I love about your series is that after 20 years of body work, I still learn from you. Thank you.

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

You make the process easy to follow. No Xtra B.S. A highly skilled tradesman. Thank You for sharing. You're instructional skills are spot on!

[@stephenrcrane92]

I am addicted to coffee and your videos!

[@herbiederby3394]

Enjoyed the 38 minutes class session fitzee....👍

[@vimukthiprabath8017]

My car need for more tinkering work Im sri lanka but i looking for you vedeoes Its great We get more ideas for your vedeoes Thank you and stay safe ❤❤

[@gordonstarship]

Daytona Charger.... More like Dodge Daytona 2.2 Excellent video Fitzee! You're a great teacher. I listen and watch intently so I can try all this myself in 2021. Thank you for giving us great content!

[@peterlockhart9535]

Dann brother I love your channel, jealous you're on the island, have been out there in decades, I remember standing up on signal Hill in winter leaning over to not get blown away!, I loved your drive around video,brought me back!! I'm gonna road trip it out there when this covid shit is done. Keep up the good tips and tricks. Thank you.

[@rafatrill]

Fitzee is the goat of metal work

[@waynelaferriere6268]

Looks original ! You make this look easy an your motion is fluid Tony your are a Master !

[@labrd41]

If school was this interesting I might have paid more attention. Thanks for the lesson.

[@bobanmilisavljevic420]

Learning the one section at a time mentality from your videos really changed my perspective on body work. Thanks for the information

[@robertosamuel5482]

Fitzee all the best for the new year.man that good work. I’m picking up a lot of stuff from you keep the good work up.hope to meet you one day

[@robertgriffin6668]

Fitzee your butt and cut technique makes a lot of sense. I have to make a similar trunk repair on my Chevelle, this video will be my reference. Thank You !

[@MrMqwse]

You are a champion and and a number 1 instructor!

[@pastorhiramgonzales6609]

The project I have been waiting for. Come on Fitzzy. I can't wait to see the beast with all the chevy fury. Lol

[@richardmiot7708]

Awesome! I found my new rust repair master!

[@banjoperator]

love that these rust repairs are fully explained, im a big time tinkerer , im always searching for products that can be used to repair things using hand tools, especially in non critical areas that dont require the repair to have structural strenth.. i got a project going where the purpose is to use say construction materials to effect a long lasting repair and to make it where future possible rust is all but elimated.. it requires more time that welding which i never learned to do, so i wanted to be able to do it in my driveway.. the way you show how to make panels and install it has given me ideas of other alternative methods including old time lead process and using modern material that im now going to try out on a 03 suburban with some serious cancer.. i have the time as i retired early due to injuries.. but its gonna keep the old brain working.. cheers

[@daveooldham9850]

yes the cut and butt,cut my teeth last week on that technique and I sucked, BUT it works,Awesome Vid Tony thankyou

[@neiljarvis8911]

The tips are great! It's thinking you need all this mega buck kit that holds you back. I'm really impressed with those repairs. I particularly liked the stretch part, I think I have the tools to do that too. They complex front boot lip panel was was really broken down to simple parts. You are a very skilled man!

[@darrensamuels1511]

Your tips are amazing mate you really know what you are doing love your work. 🇦🇺

[@robmirley225]

This stuff to me is like watching a really interesting documentary, another cracking episode I learn something new everytime. As a welder people ask me to weld a patches on old cars like it's just a small hole right! No if you want it done properly I'll do it I go to great pains to make my welds as invisible as I can so its easier for the next process, if you want it cheap and bodged ask someone else. Fantastic stuff Fitzee.

[@mrg4722]

As always excellent tips and tricks, you make it look so easy.

[@billnlori3149]

Very nice work right there! I learn so much from these videos, thank you very much!!

[@paulpyotte5594]

Bonjour je regarde toutes vos vidéos de restauration et très franchement je vous félicite vous aussi vous avez de l'or dans vos œuvre sont très belle et j'aime tout ce que vous faites c'est très instructif on voit très bien que vous ne faites pas ça n'importe comment parce que c'est réfléchis bon courage à vous je voulais aussi vous dire que je suis abonné à vos chaînes encore bravo

[@alstone5257]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have a 1956 Dodge Custom Royal that i will be doing this on it. Now it looks doable. Nice work!

[@Mantakev]

You Sir are a great teacher.

[@martijndevries6242]

Funny how i fount some technick.s out my self and that they are te same as your.s . Would be easier if i seen this channels years ago in the 90.s Your weld are so mutch better than mine. But i only weld on daily drivers. Keep. Up the good work learnt mutch new tricks here.

[@JohnTaylor-kh1sv]

I really like how you explain exactly what you're doing and how to make everything fit , when I watch your videos I take a lot of notes oh thank you so much

[@NewRiverRepair]

Thank you Fitzee for taking all the extra time to show your techniques for fabrication. Everyone is learning time saving methods and you’re encouraging people to continue to hone their skills.

[@JasmineJDMgirl]

Thanks Fitzie I have just done the same trunk gutter repair on my Nissan I done it the exactly same way as you shown due to me watching this video you showed me how I could save loads of money Thank you so much Regards jasmine from Sydney Australia

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Pop over to the Facebook page. Post some pictures. I like to see them

[@JasmineJDMgirl]

@@fitzeesfabrications hi there fitzie I'm going to do some more panel rust cut out on the 200sx I mentioned earlier about the boot gutter replacement I did I'm in the process of now doing the sunroof an roof repair on the 200sx I'll try an post all the pics of the finished work before paint on the roof that is as I already have painted that boot lid gutter repair but ill ad that as well on your FB page . thank you so kindly for your reply regards Jasmine

[@JasmineJDMgirl]

Hi there Fitzie I'm trying to put those pics I mentioned on your face book page to show other that even a woman can do what your teaching in sheet metal works on cars can you please assist me with my issue have a great day stay well now hope to hear from you soon Jasmine from Sydney Australia 😀

[@millstripe]

Yup, agree with the others, Fitzee, your techniques and teaching skills are outstanding. I am using your techniques and fixing my car. Thank you, sir.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Great tips. I love the way you can break down your tasks so that they flow one into the other.👍👍👍👍👍

[@madbrax5184]

Thanks again Fitzee, Especially for the little tips along the way. The chunk of brass tip is useful to me on my current floorpan project.

[@garyjohnson801]

Very nicely done . Your are very good at what you do. I like watching your videos I'm a paint and body man for over 21 years and I still learn from watching you when it comes to rust repair because most of the time here in Florida we just find a good section of car or truck part from another donor vehicle and just replace it.but sometimes we can't find them so we repair it but we usually cut it out and replace it but I like the way you do it because it just seems to work better thanks for the great videos

[@LFM80]

I’ll say it again...Fitzee your videos are a worth their weight in gold. I’m extremely appreciative that you take the time to clearly illustrate, share, and instruct. Great job man, great job.

[@davef.566]

I wonder if this guy ever worked for Rolls Royce he sure makes it look ez with hand tools new sub:-) :-)

[@joell439]

you're a magician..... who is always excited to show us all the details of how the trick is performed. And I get so excited when you post as its always going to be a good one. Thanks for ride. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@LuksJoel]

You are awesome. Your videos helps me alot with my swift gti, thnks for sharing your knowledge!