How to repair rust around trunk gutter (project Crusty)

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

[@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".

[@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.

[@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.

[@2bigbufords]

The most likeable guy on the internet

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@irlitewave]

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

[@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!

[@coopermarkb]

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

[@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.

[@kiefbudson]

Another fantastic class at the university of Fitzee!

[@astutenomad2879]

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

[@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*)

[@colehara]

Fitzee time: 3 hrs. Keith time:. 3 days.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Hahaha. Dont matter how long. You get the job done is all that matters

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

He makes it look easy

[@colehara]

@@BruceLee-xn3nn He does for sure but he also makes it look possible for someone with my skills (or lack of skills). I've learned a lot from these videos.

[@dukeallen432]

Funny. Can relate.

[@tgtg2945]

Yes made me laff to reality when fitzee says keep the fasteners together for tail light example as it could be months and possibly be years befire its come back to. Hopefully not! Nice one again fit zee

[@Wanker59]

10.38 pm here in Australia. About to hit the fart sack and booommm Fitzee drops a new vid... Bed waits for another 38 mins....

[@zakibird]

Lol Same here, great timing

[@JohnnyE7]

Haha same here

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

5:45 AM here in Arizona so I get Fitzee with my morning coffee!

[@hannulehtonen4691]

@@mattthescrapwhisperer It's 6:45 pm in Finland. Small snowstorm here, so ut is time for some coffee and brandy!

[@porroh869]

6:00 pm in the UK Fitzee before tea 👍

[@sanfordrhudy774]

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

[@aesthetic_mfr]

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

[@mongomay1]

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

[@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!

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Thanks for the rip on stretching the metal without a stretcher. I thought you would have cut it and welded it up.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@markusgarvey]

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

[@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.

[@rafatrill]

Fitzee is the goat of metal work

[@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...

[@kamanthavalaidum1079]

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

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

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

[@mrgrumps3062]

No BS just great metalwork.

[@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.

[@johnwalls4722]

You never cease to amaze me Fitzee. Great instructional video.

[@buztdboltzrestorations3078]

Newly addicted to your channel !! Great stuff Fitzee!!!!

[@willyg6112]

Again great teaching video! Missed your videos over the holidays...they are addicting!!!

[@ahmadalmansour7790]

Tony ... you are wonderful

[@buannajim8091]

Tony the "metal whisperer". Always great stuff!

[@robertabreu2566]

Your a damn wizard when it comes to metal and body work. I continue to learn from you!

[@williamperez9648]

Thank you Fitzee your videos are keeping me motivated and informed on what I need to do on my Studebaker pickup cab.

[@gerryoneill8881]

Top class work as usual Fitzee.

[@pattiboychannel311]

A piece of art right there, lovely job

[@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.

[@ronclewell799]

Love watching your videos, always in amazement

[@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.

[@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.

[@gshelton]

You are an absolute artist and magician! Great work!

[@richardprice713]

Nice work Tony! Great tips, thank you!

[@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.

[@SkaterStimm]

Beautiful work as always. Thanks for all this!

[@DougsMessyGarage]

That little Toyota is really coming along. Awesome work as always Fitzee.

[@johnpisciotto9655]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks Fitzee, you are The Man.

[@sbrenx7132]

Hi Fitzee, watching from Switzerland here I wanted to thank you for all the knowledge you are putting out there for us to learn and use! On this side of the Pond such sheet metal working skills are either getting lost or seen as black magic/not shared with anyone. Your videos motivate me to start working on fixing the rust on my old Impreza to get it back on the road; as soon as I gather all I need I will start, hopefully soon. Thanks again

[@mbfaber4314]

Great walk-trough, just what I needed 👍👍

[@toddbrady7502]

Always fun to watch you make these repairs. You make it look easy and give me hope that I can do half of what you do.....someday.

[@garyb2316]

love your content mate. pure talent

[@endeavour2127]

Another phenomenal video! Just love your approach, so simple yet so effective!! Looking forward to the next video!👍

[@percyvdwesthuysen8363]

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

[@labrd41]

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

[@michaelosborne513]

looks great can't even tell it's been repaired such a talent you have hope I can make mine look as goood

[@bobbyoz8251]

Looks great you make it look so easy Fitzee.

[@Mantakev]

You Sir are a great teacher.

[@tiposxdiesel]

Outstanding craftsmanship.

[@earlrudduck4862]

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

[@simonwalters6733]

It's always a pleasure to watch a master at work, fantastic job fitz 😉👍👌👏

[@franstolsma554]

Hi Fitzee, great tutor again in body repair. You know your stuff and can pass it to the world. Excellent.

[@xtechx2007]

It always seems to make perfect sense after I see you do it. I always seem to make things harder than it has to be. I appreciate the tips.

[@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

[@franciscomontesdeoca5316]

Again you are a real master.

[@monadking2761]

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

[@user-kr7sj9uo2n]

LOVE YOUR WORK FITZIE. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@v8man350]

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

[@roderichall201]

This thing is going to be awesome. I love these old corollas.

[@drywaller12345]

Fabulous video, Many thanks Bill

[@lizdejesus5578]

Tips are REAL GOOD.

[@rodparker4514]

Love your stuff young man , more please .

[@__MAT__]

Some of the best content on the web! Thank you, sir.

[@hohocc1349]

Really enjoy your down to earth approach. Great content and all family friendly stuff which often isn't the case. Well done and thanks from New Zealand.

[@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.

[@stevebelfiore2290]

Love all your work lots of helpful tips thanks

[@crosaga3987]

So happy I found your channel, gives me confidence in starting my own restoration on my 84 rx7 gsl-se .

[@alfaradbean]

Amazing tips and result! Really like the method

[@4speed3pedals]

I am enthralled with your videos. From a rusted out section to what becomes solid and possibly stronger than the factory intended, the time it takes and your calm attitude is a confidenc builder that makes me want to get busy with my project. You prove once again you do not have to mortgage your home to purchase stamped out reproduction parts to do restoration work. Besides, many of the repops don't fit without surgery. Please, keep the videos coming. There is always something to learn and you are a good teacher.

[@twosixmedia6173]

Videos are incredible man! Super inspiring, makes me want to run to the shop to go work on some projects!

[@darrenhebert8740]

Thanks for another great lesson. waiting on the next one.

[@bobanmilisavljevic7857]

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

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

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

[@Leslielitte]

Love your videos as they show how to step by step, it's like being a apprentice again and watching them makes the impossible tasks look easy. I'm just about to do this same repair on a valiant charger and had been hesitant to start it. Keep up the great work as they are really appreciated

[@gabrielmessiasruiz7506]

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

[@MrCapiroto66]

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

[@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.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Love the rustoration on this channel.....@7:06, "what's another hole" LOL! I used to use the scribe method extensively on ships when installing bulkheads. We had to weld the bulkhead coamings to the deck and the deck always had hills and valleys so we would scribe and then cut the coaming resulting in a snug fit.

[@carls72dart]

Thanks Fitzee for the great videos! I replaced a tail panel and 2 fenders over the weekend. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge! Much respect

[@doug.patterson4732]

i like the way you make the metal pieces by hand awesome

[@michaelvivirito1224]

Thank you for sharing your amazing skills Fitzee..

[@DIYWHEELGUY1970]

Another great video! Thank you for all the tips!