I'm Human! I can make mistakes too!

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

Tony one of the greatest parts of your videos is how you do not leave out the mistakes or problems you run into. You show the real process good or bad. Keep up the awesome work!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks for keeping it real man! I appreciate your honesty. Thanks Fitzee!

[@philipburrows]

Tony you always show the good, the bad and the ugly sides of doing bodywork, you also show your mistakes just as equal to your successes in doing bodywork, this is why I find myself watching your vids, learning from your vids and enjoying your vids from start to finish, a true full and honest person will always be trusted with the information they give. So I wait for your next instalment to finishing the back end of the car.

[@nv1493]

This channel has been the single most motivating and instructive source for my tackling metal work successfully. A key part is that you use simple tools, don't hide mistakes and show how to move forward.

[@billhacka3261]

Most informative episode to date. Found it fascinating how Tony worked out his issues. THIS is the content that almost all of KZbin doesn’t have. Excellent stuff.

[@oldcarnut3953]

Tony you always amaze me. You don't let anything beat you. Your the true metal man Mr. I enjoy your channel so very much. I always look forward to your next video. Keep up the great content. You should open up a fabrication school. Just a thought!!! Your a excellent instructor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world to see!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

We used to have a saying at work: "I cut it, and cut it, and cut it, and it's still too short". In the end, it's only sheet metal. Thanks for keeping it real Tony!

[@scottharmon5334]

When you learn it is usually from a mistake. As we gain experience we can avoid these but every now and again we get a refresher course in what we already knew.

[@John-4649]

Hands down the Best Fabrication channel on KZbin! Very informative!!! Thanks Tony!

[@donmunro7568]

So nice to hear this from someone who is an expert. I have been doing flooring for 32 years and don't do this kind of work but needed to do some rust repair on a vehicle. Didn't have as much time as I would have liked but made it stronger and looking much better. Thanks for being humble.

[@peterpowell4821]

I learned a great deal from this video. How you overcome seemingly impossible issues is really commendable. Thank you for sharing the thought process behind each stage as this seems to be the key to your success. I am constantly running into unforeseen issues on my restoration, and I say to myself "What would Fitzee do now". You help me more than you would think. Thanks and keep em coming 👍

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Thankyou Thankyou. Am retired from construction. My darling passed and before she went told me I should buy an A trailer to go the 4000 km round trip to keep in touch with our grown children. An A camper trailer and a Poptop trailer incorporates canvas and is too cramped to stop enroute to make tea/coffee and nap. I bought an old Poptop and removed the lid and lifting gear and canvas intending to build solid top with head room for instant access anytime. Figured to use the lower half as is...cupboards benches etc. It was 25yr old stapled ply peeling and stinking. Total strip down to the floor. Dumped everything except floor wheels chassis. Extended chassis and decided to use 10 sheets of 1.5mm 4X8 aluminium and using Airstream Basecamp as a guide with compound curves got it done. Loved your problem solving as you went along. Made ply templates. Made light timber stick frames to get my heights etc. Redid bits like you did. Got it squared and plumb. Learned so many tricks to problems. As I’m only 75yrs I still have a lifetime ahead to use those tricks. First test drive 4,000 km it pulled like a trout in a stream....my next trailer is 2 person head height people pod to rest on a box trailer.....it’s totally different construction and I’m loving it. When I see my darling in Paradise I’ll have some stories to tell (including “did you set me up for this”?)

[@mongrelmercury1016]

I appreciate this video from you tackling problems is 90% of building, that nobody wants to talk about we are all 'human people'

[@geoffreymills9932]

The sign of a true master is his ability to recognize his mistakes and fix them with pride, we all get humbled on occasion, it's our dignity that gets us through, beautiful work as always Tony and your tips are always good, can't wait to see this creation in it's final glory and I'm sure the owner will be speechless

[@billlezak1977]

When I was serving my apprenticeship an old timer told me the difference between a good Machinist and a great Machinist is which one can fix his mistakes . Thanks for showing us the difference

[@deconteesawyer5758]

He lied to you. Machining is strictly a subtraction process. If you remove metal anywhere on the part that makes the finished part out of tolerance it is scrap. The only possible case that could remotely be considered a "mistake' is where you failed to remove metal, that when removed in a rework, would bring the part into tolerance. He should have said "A great machinist knows when to cut his losses and scrap a part rather than piss around wasting time and money trying to rework it." A great machinist learns from his mistakes and does not repeat scrapping parts. Cobbling up a part by welding, putting bushings in accidentally oversize holes or thread inserts are not acceptable.

[@garysluder9326]

I don’t see them as mistakes. You’re building this car out of nothing, so there is bound to be design issues. Great video!

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

There are no mistakes, just happy accidents. B Ross

[@daleharsh6424]

I watched your videos last year. I replaced the support rails and rebuilt the wheel wells and replaced the cab corners on my 2005 ford truck... this spring I took it in to get the brakes redone and the shop manager complemented me on what great shape my truck was in. thanks for the lessons on how to keep it in great shape!!! thanks for the encouragement!!!

[@herbertsaylor8912]

Tony, your work is amazing. I enjoy all of your videos, but your work on this Chevy is hands down my favorite. Please keep making progress on this car and keep us up to date. I can't wait to see how the rear of this car turns out. Thanks for these great videos.

[@can-cruiser]

What an amazing ability to visualize panels in thin air and then make them for real.. Great workmanship and simple solutions to complex problems. Hats off to you, Sir.. !!

[@sumosumo4973]

I think you are the best of the best fabricator on you tube ,you show us diy guys the step to fabricate stuff wothout fancy machines

[@darico8437]

Love watching an expert at work. I love watching you show us how your mind works when you run into problems and how to fix them. Very educational. Thank you Tony for another great video.

[@blackscotydog]

Tony thanks for bringing us all along on this reconstruction and struggle.We knew you would get there in the end...It's looking alot better.

[@MegaCountach]

This is a brutal section to build, the video is really helpful Tony, thanks! Cheers, Doug

[@jasonhoffman9895]

One of the most real channels on KZbin, I get something out of every video, mostly inspiration. Thanks for all the work you put into creating awesome, informative and entertaining content.

[@johnalexander4356]

Looking great. I can't tell you how many times I've been whipped by some project and had to walk away for a bit before trying again. Sometimes answers come in my sleep and sometimes it's from watching someone else's work. You're definitely one of the guys that I learn from!

[@MrEh5]

Easy to get so involved that you don't see the problem.

[@bruceaskin9645]

And how many time do you make something then look at it later and decide you dont like it

[@artesper7898]

Patient! I learned it working 37 years at Ford Motor Co as an Electrician. I worked on everything. Robots CNC machines. I fixed the front headlight mount on 1957 Ford. When I got done it looked like it just came out of the Factory. I could not have done that good of a job with out watching your KZbin Thank you

[@marcinz3343]

Nice car! Step by step, brick by brick. I can`t stop watching your workshop tricks.

[@rhett5914]

you make it look easy and easy for people to understand. Thanks for sharing the mistakes and how to keep on working and fixing the to get the results.

[@dannywayne9920]

This is why your channel is the best . You show it as it is . And tell it as it is ... Plus your one of the best teachers I have seen .. thinks for sharing what you know . A lot of us appreciate that more then you know !

[@kmet2000]

Unbelivable! Your videos are so content rich. One hour long and I haven't skip a minute! No other fabrication tubers I know is even close to your work. Big thank you for sharing and I hope your channell grows to the 1M subscribers that you dederve ASAP. 👍👍👍

[@darrenbarstad2261]

Thumbs up man. Appreciate your honesty!! You do great work, and also a great teacher.

[@michaelwillette5738]

You are so right on. It is not whether you will make mistakes, you will. It is how you work your way out of it! Excellent tutorial on digging out from disaster!!!

[@mongomay1]

Thanks Fitzee, glad you have an abstract mind to figure what it should be then create plans to get there. I am a point A to point B to point C type person, then I get lost in the minutia of what the finish is to look like. Then I go off on a tangent that does not help me keep a focus. Thanks for sharing your garage laboratory with us Fitzee and I hope your customer appreciates what you have to do to give him a solid body to finish his car plans.

[@garethmcgregor1621]

Hi Fitzee That we as awesome Thanks for showing the whole journey.

[@richardholland7070]

Thank you Tony, great work mate. Your scrutineer looks happy with it as well.

[@jiwbink]

FITZ, YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT! THE SKILLZ OF A MADMAD! YOU CLAIM THAT YOURE A BODY MAN,IN REALITY YOU ARE A FIRST CLASS,FUVE STAR ARTISAN! EXCELLENT, EXCEPTIONAL WORKMANSHIP!! THE WAY EVERYTHING WAS MADE YEARS AGO,WITH DEDICATION AND PRIDE!! TYVM FOR SHARING THESE EFFORTS! AND THE ENCOURAGING GOOD TIPS!

[@colinmaxwell5481]

Great work Fitzee. Perseverance and skill working hand in hand to solve the unexpected. You’re a champion Fitzee!!!!

[@fuddwacker4803]

Yes Tony your an excellent fabricator I for one appreciate how yo7 explain what your doing. Very seldom but some time things go wrong AND you tell us about it. Way it should done. Keep up the great work! Wish I lived closer but I’m in Oregon USA the other side of the world but youtube puts us closer.

[@kambacktransam4840]

Mr. Fitzee, you sir are a true craftsman. And you are right the other shows on T.V or KZbin try to make them selves look great. As the great poet said " To err is to be human " We need more teachers like you.

[@johnwalsh5123]

This is a big reason I love your stuff!! Were all human. I am just starting to weld so I soak all of your advice up!! Thanks again!!

[@donstaples1102]

An honest man will own his mistakes,I've made plenty.Fantastic job .Thanks for sharing Tony....

[@JackBWatkins]

Life lessons revealed through custom body work and fabrication. Thanks Fitzzy.

[@carlosmontoya8658]

Hey now Mr. Fitzgerald, I am so glad you left this video for us to see - technique constructed atop previous questionable albeit different 'technique' leads to a redo of a redo so to speak. I run in to this same problem with guitar repair. My, my, do i ever. Thx for sharing and as always...God bless.

[@tonywest8140]

Great, great video. Thanks for all your time you put in these to teach us your way. Simply amazing.

[@steveshiriaev5750]

Looking good Tony! I look at the rear of your masterpiece your working on. The distance your tail lights come out, would benefit to a rear tire housing like on the Lincoln Marks have. Even a exposed tire mount would look nice on back center of car. Sky's the limit, and options always changing. Love your work, and keep them coming.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

You have demonstrated a lot of problems and an equal number of solutions. Thanks, Fitzee!

[@brianlee360]

I also want to tell you that as a 35 year plus craftsman who has literally made everything from gold jewelry (originally trained in fabrication as a goldsmith) to houses, i love hearing your thinking method out loud. Problemsolving is like eating ice cream for me, without all the bloating and flatulance....i love looking over your shoulder and hearing you think. Craftsmanship isn't just about making stuff...it's about your mental and psychological balance while you do it...to increase your ability to do hard stuff....so hard to teach to youngsters. You're doing a great job....both thumbs up.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you. Great lessons learned from this video. You are a great teacher. Thank you again.

[@johanhofstedt7317]

A Great film. So many good thoughts about how to think. Thanks!!!!!

[@davros517]

OK, who’s accusing you of being a mere human, point him out and we’ll have him for you ! As always, a cracking video…. thanks

[@minnesotatomcat]

I’m no professional just a stubborn Dutchman, but I’ve fixed up a few old trucks in my life and yeah they will kick your ass up and down and hand it right back to you sometimes trying to hand make a panel that was originally pressed into shape. Sometimes a guys just gotta punt and start over completely with a new day and a new piece of metal. Love the channel bud 👍

[@reggiebaker8186]

This video really couldn't have come at a better time for me, and it really had something to say, that I needed to hear.I'm on my third attempt at engineering a tilt front end on my project car, two times I've failed, but after hearing this, it rejuvenated me and I'm ready to attempt the third try. I'm hoping the third time is a charm! Finally someone without a huge budget and a director, that feels the need to add fake stress and deadlines to make the video interesting. You've told it like it really is and I for one am grateful to hear the truth. Your a common guy, just like the rest of us, you have a great knowledge base, and are a great teacher, I've gained so much knowledge from these videos.Thank you!

[@smbrumbaugh]

Seeing and hearing about the mistakes by the skilled old hand makes this stuff so much more relatable. Thanks for the reality check.

[@stephenvale2624]

I have learned more about fabricating and welding sheet metal from this channel than every class I ever took.

[@tslater1989]

I love how right before dressing it, it looks pretty rough.... Then the finesse work with the grinder. Makesthe beauty hidden under it shine through. Masterful skills, and the ability to have the vision of the end product. 👏

[@monadking2761]

Nice job and pretty amazing of you can do. This really interesting and can't wait to see the final product.

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

Excellent video Fitzee! I have always told people: Dont rush, you will mess up. We all learn from those mistakes!

[@deansweigert3158]

I always enjoy your videos because you keep it real. Been fabricating heavy steel for 30+ years and I know about a learning curve. I watch you to learn about working with thin metals. Sharing struggles will hopefully motivate youngsters to be more resilient and keep trying. Hand fabrication and trades in general are being lost. Thank you for your efforts to pass on real life lessons and skills. You're a good man.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Thanks for sharing this with us. We all make mistakes, but some of us won't admit it. I really appreciate your teaching and your honesty.

[@johnbarker6703]

Takes a big man to admit to his mistakes, takes a humble man to show you how to overcome these mistakes. A genuine educator through and through. Top job.

[@barrymullins3353]

Thank you so much for showing when things don't go right and how to fix it you are a great teacher I have learned a lot from watching your videos you deserve the golden apple teacher award

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love all your videos. This is by far your most important topic. If people give up after making mistakes and getting frustrated, then they'll never know what they can do. I love fabricating things out of metal. I only get 1 good piece out of 10. But I enjoy the experience. And sometimes I make something really cool

[@patrickpolson4858]

Those weren't mistakes, they're adjustments! We all know the car will look great in the end and appreciate seeing how the metal fabbing adjustments are made along the way.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Fitzee, you speak truth. If you don't make mistakes you are not growing in your field of work. If it was easy it would be boring with little satisfaction. Thank you Fitzee for your excellent life lessons for all of us. Stay safe all.....

[@michaelb7071]

Videos like this are very important. They show reality. As a beginner, you get discouraged really quickly. Earlier this year, I did my first repair panels for a car. More trouble than I anticipated and I had to redo some things two or three times. Motivating to see that one is not alone with learning by mistakes, to achieve a good result and gain experience. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@deanmarskell1518]

Hiya Tony brilliant video as always I love the facts that you never give up and over come the problems you encounter to notch job as always thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️

[@jonathanbrogdon9067]

Looking good bud thats where a lot of project stop or get put on hold people run into a problem and instead of fixing it dwell on it for months while the project on hold I been guilty of it myself thanks for sharing

[@billnlori3149]

Great motivation and honesty. Keep up the great work, I have learned so much from your videos.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Once again!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 It never gets old and never ever gets boring….. Reminds me of a saying i used to hear the old fellers saying when i was a youngster… they’d say “ dat feller could put an arse in a cat” … They were talking about you…. figuratively of course cuz you’re not that old….

[@billhacka3261]

Most informative episode to date. Found it fascinating how Tony worked out his issues. THIS is the content that almost all of KZbin doesn’t have. Excellent stuff

[@kenstevens5675]

Another great video Tony, thanks for sharing mistakes and win’s.

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Tony you're metal work and how you fabricate pieces and panels from scratch and how you fix problems that come up shows what you can do by taking your time thumbs up 👍

[@EL34Quartett]

Superhuman Metal Wizard. Thank you very much for so many great Ideas!

[@380.motorsports]

If I’ve learned one important thing from you its the idea of completing a panel by breaking it up into smaller manageable sections. At first it was a foreign concept to me because I’ve always thought larger panels should be made in one big piece. But thank you for showing us a different thought process and how good the finished product can be when you tackle the job in logical bite size pieces. Your method totally makes sense for someone in a small home shop.

[@ossimio]

fantastic video showing mistakes just shows we are all human and the best way is to learn is from our mistakes your a very good teacher I'm learning heaps from you thankyou

[@MrDurandal25]

.....what you consider a mistake, others would herald as success. You're a legend sir

[@littlepaddy7444]

Good job Fitzee . That's some complex fabrication , thanks for sharing your methods with us .

[@joaquinsablan5406]

Can't wait to see the finish video of this car. You motivate me into starting my body work on my car. Thanks to you , am not scared to make mistake because like you said , if you do make that mistake plan it out and do it over again. Thanks Sir.

[@MyBlueZed]

Such an encouraging episode. Thank you Sir! ❤️🇦🇺

[@williammccormack6295]

Looking Awesome look forward to seeing the finished body work Chrysler Sled Qld Australia

[@SkaterStimm]

I welded in a lower nose to a Volkswagen bus a week ago and I could tell as I was going the new nose and old nose metal were not going to align. I fought it and fought it but I finally got it. I am glad masters like you also have these struggles.

[@hoon-depot]

Appreciate all yours videos. I'm betting you're the most authentic of your kind. Keep up the good work. It's helped me out tremendously. I'm about to start on a car I can't get many panels for, a mustang ii. So, it's one piece at a time.

[@Billlovelace4171951]

I have made plenty of mistakes. But I did marry the right lady! She just gave me one of your tee shirts for my birthday (71 but don’t feel a day over 39) Keep up the good work, I appreciate you looking out for car enthusiasts who don’t have unlimited time money and space. 👍😃👍👍

[@NialPowerCork]

Great video, thanks Tony, very good advice.

[@andygriffiths8647]

Truth, honesty and realty, not commercial reality TV, thats why we all love your channel, thank you Tony 🙂👍

[@oficinadokiko]

Great job, you is my inspiration in work! Embraces from Brazil.

[@royosborn7869]

Thank you for showing the challenges you experienced and how to solve them. All humans make mistakes - the masters like you have learned how to overcome the problems so they are not visible.

[@petergoodwin2465]

This reminds me of Trade school when I was an apprentice. Teachers always said there's lots of ways to do it but Fitzys way is what I've done before to. I love it, car looks great. Exelent video again mate. Very enjoyable.

[@MrScrapart]

Fixin mistakes = Learning by mistake. If you ain't making mistakes, you ain't doing anything, it's all about working thru & around them. You're real good at it Brother! I so enjoy & look forward to your vids Fritze. This is another great one!

[@randyb726]

Something I learned as a young man everyone makes mistakes the key is to recognize your mistake and correct it before someone else does never be afraid to totally start over sometimes that’s what it takes again thanks for your wisdom

[@williamwilliams8087]

Yay peanut is back. love all your videos learn so much with everyone, wish i could finish my datsun b210 not near as bad as crusty but bad in spots.

[@fonhollohan2908]

This was one of my favorite video's fitz , we all make mistakes I don't care who you are you, you will make them, the key is to persevere, learn from them and than move on and that means to pick up the tools and try it again and again. I was a welder and later become a fitter welder as a tradesman and the best tip I can give anyone in this kind of work, whether its body work or welder fitter trade or any trades for that matter. Its all about one word more than any other and that word is practice, practice, practice, practice. The more you try, the more you do, the more you learn and throughout that process you will develop skills, you will fail at times and you will learn how not to do things and you will experience frustration, and lots of it, and you'll be angry at yourself. Its part of the process and than you will succeed and through that process you'll develop confidence and once you develop those skills, you will be able to use them to help become efficient or capable/ experienced. Its basically that simple. The Key is not to Quit.. no matter what gets thrown at you, that is my advice.

[@BensWorkshop]

Good tips and looks like it is going to be a great looking car when you are done.

[@richardgalli7262]

thank you for sharing your expertise, Fitzee

[@sodiorne2]

Great Video! I don't do much fab work anymore (I'm 66 and retired) Sure could have used some of your "Good Tips" years ago! Also, I have to watch till the end just to see the Cat!

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia, 😉 Yeeeep 40yrs later for me and a but kicking with custom work, after someone else started on it, is totally the norm. Go back to basics and redo until it's done. Just a thought, round rod is awesome for creating an edge to work to with that kind of rear panel around boot opening. Seems to create the basis for achieving the required horizontal and downward angled rear outer panel. My finding is it also stops, that aggravating panel walking effect when welding. Loving the way your mind works regardless, when problem solving. And this should be a very nice shaped rear end when finished me thinketh. Enjoyed this video, looking forward to the next one buddy😉🙂👍👍

[@bryancooper2699]

Very nice. Thanks for your helpful tips

[@jimlarkin559]

Another great one , I learned alot from this one , thank you. Jim

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That was a learning experience. I had to replay it a couple of times. By you doing it this way and showing the missteps, it shows that we are all human. You might have to go sideways or backwards before you can go forward. Now the rear of the car is starting to make sense and you get an idea of how to complete it. Great video.

[@joepierce1672]

I'vf learned more about body work in the last 30 minutes than I did in the last 30 years. Thanks

[@larryanderson8049]

This project is what I would call a ball buster! Seems like you got a handle on it now. I am confident of a great outcome. you are showing us how to make the impossible possible, not an easy thing to do!