How to repair rusty trunk floors in 60s GM cars

[@jcdahippie]

I used to watch a tv show called This Old House. Watching your videos makes me feel like I'm watching This Old Car.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Love that show.

[@IR-nq4qv]

"Anyone can do a half-ass patch job, but making a patch look like it grew there, then make it go invisible without the use of bondo and seam sealer...., well that's a whole different level of expertise right there. The tips are always great Fitzee, you don't need to ask. I follow other hot rod / custom channels and have heard your named dropped several times, you are well respected among other builders /fabricators for the work that you do. Give yourself a well deserved pat on the back.

[@peterpowell4821]

Wish I could give you more than one "thumbs up" - great job Fittzie 👍👍👍😁

[@rustyjeep9783]

I dropped his name a lot because Fitzee deserves more subs . Ive learned so much from this channel My quality is not close to his so give us new guys a break on fiberglass and seam sealer comments lol...

[@rossilake218]

This guy is a master craftsman.

[@Lou2024-b8j]

Wow... Your attention to detail reminds me of the way I work.. Speed is not always of the essense... Watching you work is like watching myself work in a mirror Only I look like Brad Pitt... Nice work👍

[@SeaTravelr123]

I love watching you work. You’re a great teacher with all the little suggestions. I feel much more confident after watching your videos. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@willyg6545]

Thanks Tony, always enjoy your videos. You have made this metal work so much more fun where it once wasn't. This is the best metal working U-tube channel out there.

[@tomrose6292]

Agreed friend

[@ophirb25]

I like it that he uses mostly tools that anyone can have, nothing fancy nothing expensive and specialized. Makes me wanna go down to the workshop and start hammering stuff to shape.

[@randytravis3998]

@@ophirb25 I play around with my own stuff over the years self teaching ,,I been to Harbor Fright got a lot of there tools still learning found this channel a year ago ,, could have saved me lots of money in tools .. I still use them but what he does in 3 or 4 hunks of metal I was trying in one ,, now I know better ,, but have fun with my tools english wheel turned a old license plate into a fender also used my shrinker stretcher to pull the sides in better ,,I don't need all the $$$ dollar tools but there fun to play on ,, love Fitzee's videos better then any school that you pay to go too I think .

[@pickleball_tomorrow]

Hands Down the best page on KZbin. @motortrend

[@carlosmontoya8658]

'Back at it, again', is an understatement of metallurgic prowess with none to compare. Kudos, sir.

[@chriskappes9170]

Nice I like how he only does what is necessary not big panels that are not needed just fix what's necessary great job again

[@BrucePierson]

... and working around difficult sections that are still good in order to do the least amount of work possible for the best result.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

I really enjoy how simple Fitzee makes this using simply tools and his know how, he is a great teacher.

[@4speed3pedals]

Thanks again Fitzee. Great video. Excellent repair. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@joepacheco4038]

Dam waited weeks for this video and now its over. Get my fix watching you make it look so easy. Have to say I've used some of your tips Tony and they have worked out,( wouldn't post them on any video) but a lot better than my previous repairs. Oh well waiting for next video

[@rexthewarhorse]

It's fun watching people work that know what they are doing. Looks great

[@merykjenkins3274]

Never a truer word said there at the end of the video. It's not a race and the majority of us watching aren't professionals. I know it's going to take me a damn sight longer to do my repairs than you, but it's the techniques I'm learning, not how to do a quick and dirty overlap, rivet and fill job. I want my classic car to last another 53 years, and I don't care how long it takes me! Thanks again Fitzee!!

[@nv1493]

Thanks to Fitzee mentoring and simple tools I completely repaired the trunk edges on my 57 Chevy. Huge thank you.

[@raymondstewart9263]

Watching you and also Carl from Make It Kustom is definitely helping me with my work on my 47 year old 304 Cabriolet. Thanks.

[@campionoverbagh561]

Always great. Appreciate your repeating things. It helps. Also "takes your time" is my new mantra. 😃

[@peterkarakoulakis5031]

Hi Fitzty I would like to thankyou for all the videos you have demonstrated on your channel which have helped me get my classic car from a rusty neglected vehicle to what it is today.

[@cncworld9475]

Fitzee's comment in this video, and others, about how you shouldn't get in a hurry or worry too much about the time it's taking to make a repair is spot on. I have been guilty of this myself on numerous projects and taken small shortcuts here and there and always regret it in the end. Getting anxious about time and schedules will almost always end in disappointment and failure. However perfectionism is also a deterrent to good quality work and enjoyment in the creativity involved in the process. There has to be a middle ground which is where satisfaction and happiness is the result of the effort. Fitzee is a wizard in this regard.

[@daviddanielson2561]

I like how you explain in detail how each step is done. I’ve learned a lot from watching you.

[@IronHorseGarage]

Very nice work sir!! You are a true craftsman!!!!

[@MrAgRiv]

You are a sage, Sir. Your explanations on 'why' you make certain decisions is very helpful. Keep the great content and knowledge flowing Fitzee!

[@wolfparty4234]

Hello Mr. Fitz! I just wanted to tell you that I just went out and bought me a 1974 Datsun 260z that’s not in all of stellar condition. There is a dozen areas of rusty spots and bc I’ve been paying attention to a lot of your videos made me and gave me the confidence to take on the project so it will turn out as stellar as expected!! So I want to thank you for your inspiration and confidence to do this build!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻

[@fitzeesfabrications]

You have fun. Keep me posted on your build. Cool to hear

[@gshort4707]

Making the impossible look easy. The tips are very very good 👍

[@kevintaylor113]

“I’ll just Cut & Butt it in there” Luv it ❤️🤙🏼. Totally makes sense how that the 45 deg cut leads itself to the perfect fit-up! Even the Shop Aids are pretty innovative! Who would see a Dolly being made from some simple scrap bar stock. Brilliant!!

[@richardstein3133]

Ive learned more from you in these videos than from anywhere else. Terrific work!

[@franstolsma554]

Hi Tony, your teaching becomes on the highest level it can become. Great example of restoration. Thanks again for showing.

[@donniedingler2463]

Thanks for so much insight on how these repairs are done. I learn soooo much to apply to my own cars. You are a great teacher. Keep it up!!!!

[@ericmooth3744]

Thanks for the opportunity to learn from you and the comment about not worrying about time! Was getting my butt kicked fitting a Camaro tail panel your comments got me back on the job and it’s looking pretty good. Ready for the trunk.

[@Mr39pdog]

Nice work, you a good teacher. Like the way you work without a lot of high tech tools

[@orange72mc71]

I'm replacing the trunk floor in a 66 Skylark. I was able to get the floor sections and the braces underneath. Having said that I still picked up a bunch of tips from Fitzee. Thank you so much for posting these videos. Very much appreciated.

[@danthompson4879]

Brother Tony, Great Movie!! I learn something new every time you produce a video. Thanks!

[@dennispaulson8734]

Great video Fitzee your explanation and how to do it is something not many people can get across to beginner's !!!

[@craigschnell1070]

Thanks Fitzee. I have a 60 Pontiac convertible with that problem. I like your comment. “ It’s not a race” . Every time I feel rushed I am dissatisfied with the outcome. Love your work. You have inspired me to take on more. Craigger

[@MrRandyvan]

Love Fitzee's tutorials. He's a consummate professional, a master of his craft, and quite a unique personality. Thank you.

[@AMLagonda]

Cant wait for the next one, I have been putting your inspirational videos to use and starting to rust repair a 1970s Holden Panel Van starting with the upper tail gate, its not easy but I just got to take my time like you say and do one section at a time :)

[@BrucePierson]

I'm also getting all the tips here and one day I hope to start work restoring my 1964 EH Holden ute. All the best for your restoration from Queensland Australia.

[@westonward735]

The way you do panels makes so much sense.

[@robertbiggs4934]

Love watching your videos! Your techniques employ simple basic tools...most of the time tools you made for a specific purpose for a project. Enjoyable to watch. I've learned SOOO much about fabrication from watching your channel. Thanks!

[@awalk5177]

I have looked at other channels doing bodywork and there is nothing compared to your finish and detail. The finishing of the welds so they are invisible and techniques for shaping the panels is inspiring to achieve great repairs. So many make a rough weld, don't grind it right down or knock down and use filler, but these videos show how it should be done with mostly no filler needed. The detail you show (clearly) is so valuable and I think it advances body repair techniques to the Fitzee method. It's almost worth buying an old car just to try and come close to the skills you are showing us here. Thanks for another great video.

[@rogerdavis4574]

Great work. Your videos make me feel way more comfortable when I make my repairs.

[@mjm7187]

Anytime I feel reluctant to continue on a project in my polebarn I watch one of your videos and its just the motivation I need. I'm really grateful for your sharing your craft and passion with us. Follow you on FB as well. Off to my barn now- Mackeral

[@rodmacleod2994]

1st class job, fun to watch such skill. Makes an ugly job look fun. That is another repair to be proud of.

[@briansutton7764]

Tony, help me understand why this video could be viewed 76,000 times with only 4,000 likes? Its beyond me.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Picking up a '65 Rambler American this weekend and I hope I won't need these videos, but glad they're here👍👍 Much respect Fitzee🍺🍺

[@brdnsky6417]

Thanks for the show Fitzee. As usual I have learned a lot from your process. Like you said it don't matter how long it takes as long as we are satisfied with our work. That is what it is all about. Ronnie.

[@fredschmidt1195]

Once again, Great video, Fitzee! Always look forward to your new videos.

[@garymccord4277]

Great job,, The one to one talk to us about not being in a race to finish a job but to do it correctly and enjoy your work. Take pride in your job .A++++ pep talk

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Nice work, patience and determination required to do a job as well as this. The people who gave a thumbs down would use window screen and bondo to fix that rust.

[@nathancamplin2735]

Thanks heaps Fitzee , your channel is helping me get things done at home on my project that I never thought I could … The tips are great

[@tomoshea732]

Really useful information explained well, presented at a nice quickly effective pace by skipping over the things we really dont need to see: grinding and such! THANKS

[@jimmyh7718]

Thank you again for showing us how to do repairs to our cars. Sometimes I have to use a body saw to get into those tight areas. Then like you say, cut and butt. LOL Thanks for the tips and tricks. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@DeLosAngeles_24]

I watch your video everyday. Love your work “ work smart not hard “ 😊😊😊

[@DeLosAngeles_24]

Where did you get sheet metal ?

[@007380]

I just bought a 1948 Dodge coupe and I think I have learned enough from you to do most of the repairs. Around the top back window I'm not so sure of. I know you have a video on that fix but its still challenging. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I wouldn't even attempt to do a restore without your video's. Have a great week!

[@dirkg7062]

DAMMMM FITZEE!!!! YOU'VE GOTZ SOME MAD SKILLS!!! AWESOME JOB!!!

[@dh2360]

Learning a lot from this channel, thanks Fitzee!

[@DIYWHEELGUY1970]

Once again, you made it look like the rust never happened!

[@selimgutierrez5298]

Fitzee thank you for teaching us metal fabrication ,I'm your new subscriber,I can't go to school to learn metal fabrication at the moment so I find your channel to be very informative,thank you again for the content you upload sir! Now I have a direction on how to go by to fix my own classic gm cars for I have two very rusty cars a 69 Impala coupe and 75 Buick LeSabre convertible,thanks again Fitzee!

[@timrussellguitar1516]

Your work is impeccable Fitz. Bravo!!

[@just4guitar558]

Truly an Artisan of sheet metal! Always amazed at your dedication

[@peterimmington549]

Another fine job Tony. Have i ever said you've got the best channel on youtube, i have now. Nothing fancy but just great.

[@robertremalia4669]

I have a 66 tempest I’m turning into a goat love your videos teaching me exactly what I need to learn

[@anthony4257]

Thank you. I learn so much watching your technique. As I disassemble my very rusty Alfa I think about how you would approach the dozens of panel and structural pieces I’ll be massaging in.

[@Jim_M_75]

Thanks for the content and tips as always Tony, great viewing.

[@NialPowerCork]

You’re right Tony, the time it takes is sometimes a bit silly for me but one gets quicker and better so I try to not worry too much about the time, thankfully I’m not trying to make a living out of it. I don’t tell anyone how long things took to do! Great lesson today, as always, thanks very much.

[@endeavour2127]

What a great video!!👌 I get very excited when I see the word "rust" in the video titles!! I've learnt so much from you Fitzee and I'm improving with every video, thank you so much!!👍👍👍

[@Demastrify]

The tips were great. I really enjoy how you do this with out using those highly expensive tools like you see on those tv shows.

[@shaunellis6776]

Great job been watching you for quite a bit now great tips I am in to a Austin mini for around 1500 hours now it's not about time it's about doing it right

[@littlepaddy7444]

Thanks Fitzee, genius level fabrication.

[@TgWags69]

Another masterful job. I have to tell you that you gave me the insight to try a bit of this myself on three projects now. The first was the front of a dryer where the drum wore through the front panel, the second was the trunk on my daughter's Rav4, and the third was a stainless rotis-a-grate on a Ducane gas grill. I'd like to think you'd be proud of them....But I can tell you that you sir that make it look easy lol. Getting the welder set up to make those perfect little spot welds is half the battle!

[@kellyjones334]

Very nice work. I have a little air grinder with 120 degree shaft on it and use 3 inch discs that work great for getting in them real tight spots. But like you I used what I had until I got one. I hope you had a great vacation.

[@SM-xm7dt]

Just made a lower front fender piece on the MGB I am restoring, curved with three bends at the base. Thanks to you Fitzgerald it came out good.

[@ronwyatt8635]

Thank you. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@SirEpifire]

I know I've said it before but I absolutely love your method for butt welding. I'm getting back on the ball with an old (but extensive) cab rework project for a '91 F150 and your work methods are a godsend.

[@Topper-gf8xl]

Another great video Fitzee. You make it look simple, but I'm certain that took a long time to do. Very professional. Thanks again.

[@BrucePierson]

Another very informative video on how to make a repair that looks like no repair was ever done. I thought I kept off-cuts, but my collection of off-cuts is almost non-existent compared to yours. You never know when you'll need a small piece of something for a small repair.

[@2tana22]

Always helpful Fitzee, thanks for a great job filming and explaining

[@andyjohnson6548]

Another awesome video 👍👍

[@joeswartz1238]

Thank you again, Tony, for amazingly valuable information!!! Ironically, I am currently replacing my trunk floors in my 66GTO right now, and will be incorporating your lessons! Much appreciated. Great job.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Another great repair, Fitzee!! Damn you make it look so easy!!

[@kiwinewz2042]

This is memory lane for me. I didn’t get into cars much not like my high school mate.

[@mickholgate3347]

Fantastic job as always Tony! Well done mate.

[@bradleyhoward2609]

Thanks for this Fitzee , I’m starting my child hood dream of an Australian 1978 Torana mussel car now that I have retired ,although I’m a mechanic by trade and have worked on cars my whole life ,I-have adored this car since 1978 when I was 18 , now that I have one and it needs those small rust repairs like all cars of that age I’m very afraid to go near it with a grinder . It feels a lot like a hack artist trying to fix the Mona Lisa , but your series have given me confidence to at least try . Thanks again mate cheers Brad Howard

[@thistlelee]

I did my '68 Chevelle, both sides including the floor drop off sections And yes, I did it the ameteur way, like you said you saw dozens of times. Still holding on, but not pretty like your work, Tony. Great vid !

[@nealnaz]

The best fabricator. Great work. I would have also enjoyed seeing the underneath bracket piece also reinstalled. I was waiting to see it.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Next video on this car! I need to rebuild the mount. Well make a new one. So I figure I do one on making the mount and installing it

[@BrucePierson]

@@fitzeesfabrications I was hoping you'd do that. It looks like it's going to be pretty tricky.

[@alanlabuda6773]

Fitzee your an artist plain and simple

[@ronhonig]

Awesome job. I always pick up new tips when watching your videos.

[@maddpeanut6313]

Brilliant. Excellent work. Thanks for the lesson.

[@JeffDriskill]

So great! All of these techniques really help me envision how I'm going to make the repairs to my truck. Thank you!

[@Pegger58]

Fitzee your timing is incredible. I am just in the process of this exact repair and this definitely has shown me there is no "fast" way but there is a right way. Many thanks for the great views from the top and underneath while you explain why you do it in that certain order. You will save me time no matter how long it takes me !!

[@buannajim8091]

Never disappointed with your vids, Tony and the tips are always good!

[@tobygathergood4990]

Another great one Fitzee! I can't tell you how many GM trunks (and others) I have patch repaired over the years. It's almost a specialty in itself. The worst ones are when the client has cut out all the rust (BOTH sides) and then lost his way and brought it to me to remedy. No photos, no patterns, all the pieces have been tossed away already... 😒😒

[@monadking2761]

love your videos and tips. You do things right!

[@jasonhergert7573]

Another well considered lesson Mr Fitzee. I appreciate all of your input and the time and care you put in to every job you do mate :).

[@williamsizemore98]

Hey Fritzee. Ive been watching your videos for a little while now. Gonna be attempting some patch panels coming up soon. Ive learned alot from you so far. Gonna still be a little bit yet. Gotta get my hands on a decent Mig Welder soon.

[@BrucePierson]

I'm using a 100A gas-less MIG that I've found to be quite good and I even used it to build my trailer. However, if you can afford a gas MIG, you'll likely get neater looking welds with less clean-up. For what I do and how often I do welding, it's more practical for me to stick with the flux-core wire so I don't need to worry about gas. For anyone doing a lot of welding, a gas MIG is the way to go, because flux-core wire is more expensive than regular wire.

[@williamsizemore98]

@@BrucePierson thanks for the information. I personally don't kmow alot about welders. however, I used the welders at work from time to time to fix broken tongs n what not. I can actually put down a pretty good bead ifvthe welder just happens to be set right. I know nothing about setting the wire speed n power settings except what i seen on one of Fritzees videos on how to set up n what to look n listen for. Im sure ill figure it out when i pick one up.

[@BrucePierson]

@@williamsizemore98 Once you buy a welder, it's likely to have some instructions with it, so you might get some useful information from that. It seems that with a gas welder, you set the gas at around 15CFH up to 25CFH depending on the welder, but apparently 15CFH is about the usual setting. A basic rule of thumb is that higher amperage requires higher wire speed. I'm certainly no expert on welders or welding and I am self-taught, but I manage OK. If you blow holes in the metal, then the amperage is too high, but if the weld is sitting on top of the metal, then the amperage is too low. If you get a lot of spatter or the wire jumps, then the wire speed is too high. If the wire is burning back, then the wire speed is too low. It's just basically adjusting things until you get a good weld with none of the above issues. Just start with basic settings as outlined in the manual or on the welder itself and you should have it set up in no time .... once you buy your welder of course. Hope that's helpful. All the best from Queensland Australia.

[@williamsizemore98]

@@BrucePierson thanks man. I appreciate it. Detroit, Michigan.

[@BrucePierson]

@@williamsizemore98 Just thought of you when someone posted this link on how to set up a welder that Tony did some time back. I just watched it and it's really helpful. Thought you might like to watch it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4TGcp-ul5hni6M

[@brettwoodard167]

Thank you for your hard work and knawledge to make me smarter than I was before whatching yer video!

[@rodparker4514]

Love your work Fitze , more please .

[@redvictor]

Rebuilding the trunk floor right now on a 1967 Buick Wildcat, but it is much worse than that example. The whole body mount crossmember across the back of the car (and the both forward facing crossmembers that are the tank strap supports)at the rear is gone, along with the floor to where the square press sections start. Your video has helped me figure out where the pressings are on the floor piece that is missing. Obviously the floor sections you are dealing with in the video are gone also... Some really good tips in your videos, even for guys like me who have been doing it for quite a while. Keep up the good work!

[@PM-lk9ph]

I'll finish my trunk one day. Hopefully one day soon. Looking forward to being happy with it. Another great video Fitzee

[@b9pat]

Another excellent video Fitzee!!!!! I always look forward to see what else I can learn from you. Never a disappointment! Keep the tips and tricks coming. Amazing what you do with just a few simple tools. You are a master of metal. Thanks!!

[@mtngoat58]

thanks for showing how to do it with simple tools and straight forward narrative

[@ratt727]

Great tech session, for my 1970 Buick Electra, we sourced Chevy full size rear body mount pan and then modified it to the Buick style, worked out nice

[@lenbehr2571]

Awesome episode Fitzee. I've learned a lot by watching you. I'm now attempting to do a back half and wheel tubs on my 63 ford falcon. So far so good lol. Thanks Fitzee

[@mongomay1]

Hi Fitzee, Glad you made this repair trunk area video to show us what is possible. That little mud catching scupper was plug welded last from underneath? I remember those wildcats on the farm kids bought them as cheap party rides back in the eighties, load up a car full and go to the drive-in when they had carload specials, they caught some folks loading 4-5 kids in the trunks and had to make some rules for that $5 carloads.