More work on Crusty's trunk floor!

[@brianhaw9398]

You put more thought and effort into those two panels than some companies put into their whole car ! Beautiful work,sir !

[@thebanjoman1963]

Fitzee, I had a stroke on 2/1/2024. It's taken almost a year but with rehabilitation i can now get my right arm to hold and use my mig wand. Thanks for your videos helping me to get motivated and showing me "I can do it again" . im back in the shop and working. Much slower than before but I'm doing it.. 🙂

[@jayherra2935]

Sr. Hope you’re doing well, I’m a metal and body guy and I suffered an accident that took me out of my passion for a Year now and lost my Bodyshop, now I have a new job at a classic car museum. All this time off had me just watching videos of people working on cars. That was the only thing that kept me alive, hope and pray that you can get back on with your passion and enjoy this journey of passionate bodyman life that we all live for. Best wishes from NJ.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@thebanjoman1963 fantastic. You keep at it and work hard. Keep in touch and let's us know how the projects are going

[@joescully566]

@jayherra2935 good luck Jay. It's a similar tail to me,although never a body man I always wanted to , but world life pay cheques and bills got in the way. Until I mentally crashed . All good now, but never going back there!! God bless, Joe

[@tan_ives]

Thank you Fitzee! I hope you can tell from the comments how much your viewers appreciate and enjoy your work 👍

[@johnalexander4356]

Very impressive! It's amazing at just how much effort goes into what would seem insignificant little panels. The attention to details really makes a difference.

[@joescully566]

I've been saving this for my Saturday morning treat, and I was not disappointed with it at all. Tony your planning and craftsmanship is so right. You never let us down, Joe, England. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@calsbarn5996]

“A bit different.” You wouldn’t believe how much better that made me feel. I’ve been doing things like fabricating my own trunk floor drops for my 64 GTO because the aftermarket parts don’t look or fit like the originals. A couple retired body men say I’m crazy for putting so much effort into it. By the way, it’s largely due to watching your videos that I even believed I might be able to do these things and at 76 I’m having fun learning and doing it now.

[@BrucePierson]

You come up with a lot of good solutions to make an impossible to make panel, possible to make. You'd never be able to make those panels in one piece. This is all good information for anyone doing this sort of thing and when I start my project, I am armed with a lot of knowledge that will help me. Thank you.

[@wtaylorg]

It’s almost hard to believe how technically perfect you make things. That bracing under the battery side is sublime. I wish I would have thought to design it like that. That’s why I’m here learning.

[@62_C10]

That represents the passion you have for the quality of your work - engineering and execution like few others could even envision an attempt at replicating ... including the original manufacturers. My goodness, Tony! You are truly amazing!

[@ginfizz20]

As I watched; I kept asking myself, "Is he building a "race" car or "show" car?" Such perfection in all that you do.

[@dirkg7062]

Tony your work is outstanding. Thanks for showing us how.

[@imnumbersix]

Fitzee you're WICKED! the process for building the battery support braces was amazing never thought of doing things that way. Very clean and looks so factory, very well done!

[@srwilbur]

Mighty niiiiiiceeeee. That's the pay-off: you "go the extra mile" and it looks miles better!! Congratulations Master Craftsman. Wishing you a great and healthy 2025.

[@angrycorvair]

I’m new to the sheetmetal repair world, so I really appreciate your explanations and tool usage examples along the way.

[@bradwolfgang1037]

Wow, the battery brace is a “masterpiece” 👍👌Beautiful! Great job

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Your attention to detail is impeccable!........

[@robertbisson964]

Impressive workmanship !

[@thegarageetc]

The underside does make a difference, it looks fantastic. I love how weird you are and the level of detail!. Thanks for another great video.

[@JorgeFernandez-uc9qb]

Those panels were well thought out and look factory made. It was interesting to see them being made. Fantastic!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Nice fabrication work Tony looks fabulous! cheers!

[@johnmolnar2957]

as I've said before your attention to detail is truly amazing . I really enjoy your videos, I could watch you an hour a day and not get bored. Your ability and dedication is far & few between. So glad I came across your channel.

[@allanpaduchowski1774]

Love your talent and expertise! Thank you for sharing…

[@craigpearson4622]

Now that’s entertainment…🍿best show on screens around the world 😎 looking forward to the next install-ment👏

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Crusty is looking good and solid, long way from the start! Powe bead roller table looks cool too, super handy!

[@xozindustries7451]

That car is coming together so nice, really impressive workmanship

[@monadking2761]

It's totally awesome in putting the panels in place. Great job figuring that out.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Always an interesting AND amazing experience watching your videos Tony.😊

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice work Tony You do go the extra mile

[@Projectsme]

Favorite build on the internet

[@WilliamGross-u3v]

Nice to see you do very personally work like we where taught in the old days to have pride in your work nice job Sir

[@harveyjewell7015]

Great metal work, looks fantastic this man is amazing.

[@mongomay1]

Thanks Fitzee and Peanut for another lesson from your garage laboratory.

[@ChrisSherlock]

Nice job there Tony! It's great to see you putting in the details.

[@geoffreymills9932]

Looking great Tony, I like the way you added strength to the battery tray and the seams couldn't be and nicer, another example of craftsmanship at its finest 👍

[@Johns-t4v]

Perfection sure do take awhile don't it? Always nice to watch a Master at work.

[@isaiasmadera6997]

One more step closer to the road man! Awesome work Tony

[@laurensmith1828]

I learn something everytime i watch . Your attention to detail is phenominal. Thanks Tony.

[@paulk2959]

Very nice!! The beads look great and add a lot strength to the panels. Someone might say "Look's Factory" !

[@jeff3175]

Card board templates again Tony. Think of the trees😁

[@klmorris1576]

I love how you put this car together ( it's all in the details)

[@WolfiePeters]

Good to see you on your back welding above your head. All my work seems to be in that position. Ace video as always!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Tony, nice work!😊 I don't have a bead roller so either I'll use the brake to bend "u" s and stitch weld on or cross break a small panel. Beautiful panels! Thanks for the tips!😊 PS: make sure you have the template right side up!😢

[@goptools]

Hi Tony. The new trunk sections look great. I'm not sure what exactly you would call it but the "pleating" makes them look factory. Nice and clean!

[@terryholder1639]

Hope will be at the track this spring

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Tedious work but a great result! Thanks Fitzee!

[@davegallucci9327]

Fabulous work Fitzee! 😊

[@adriancooper8192]

More fantastic work.

[@edlysne8567]

Terrific!!! Making progress. These little panels take a lot of work. Can't wait to see it all done... getting close now.

[@AlanW.Walker]

Nice eye for detail top notch

[@terrencebuller7676]

Good to see you Tony, nice work on the trunk side panels. Take care and stay safe 👍

[@alphajps]

Just. Beautiful. Work.

[@shotsrodder]

Wow now that’s a fab job 👨🏻‍🎨

[@stuartedwards3067]

Looks awesome very meticulous work great job .

[@ricknethery2441]

Well done my friend. All the best Tony.

[@ItsJustMe-e7h]

Not even 5 minutes into the video and the tip and tricks are great.😊

[@Six4691]

Great work!

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Thank you Fitzee! Excellent. Cool grinding trick. Looks Factory!

[@onomatopoeidia]

Love your work and attitude!

[@garyrisley3781]

Damm fine can't wait to see your car after a good burn out am thinking no smoke in the car like so many cars. No waving the doors to clear the air nice very nice...Also love your cat...

[@peterouellette3874]

That's way better than new, nice job

[@deanm4138]

Very cool, it’s looking factory

[@floydkyte-up4pj]

You do such nice work

[@RichardBerry-v5i]

Nice job looks awesome 👍

[@chriscoccia2353]

That's probably going to be the stoutest Toyota Corolla that ever hit the road after all the work/welding you've done Tony!

[@kenstevens5675]

Looks professional because it’s built by a professional.

[@jamesfino7962]

Amazing detail. Thank for the video.

[@BrucePierson]

I have my two vises mounted on the bench in such a way that I can put long items vertically in the vise and they clear the side of the bench. They are also in line so I can clamp a long item horizontally in both vises if needed.

[@codyc6975]

nice, clean factory look

[@Riverdeepnwide]

22:59 One of my favourite Fitzee's ever.

[@redeye2324]

I really love this channel... I hope motor trend do something with him like a vice grip garage

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Motor Trend is done… Freiberger,Finnegan , Derek et al have been released from their contractual obligations that’s why they’re all popping up on KZbin again

[@2013ShelbyGT500]

I'm just learning how every step / piece of a restoration is a mini project. Enjoy seeing how you organize the steps (and shop cat updates at the end)😊

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Learned to much today hurts my head thanks.

[@nealesmith1873]

Looks great!

[@just4guitar558]

19:42. 20gauge steel roof panel woulda saved ya whole bunch of time. Looks good tho

[@marcmigneault8364]

Beautiful!

[@waynelaferriere6268]

Tips are definitely good 👍 gonna be short one , I like peanut at end of videos

[@irvinmclaughlin7294]

good job fitzee.

[@avid6186]

Don't feel to bad about missing the bolt removal past the gas tank. Guess what's required to get the rear end out of the BA Falcons? Standard from the factory 😀

[@rickyfulks6656]

U love a challenge Tony. Im welding some 1/8" plate in and calling it done LOL

[@rjung_ch]

Hey Fitzee! Just got here.

[@rjung_ch]

Looking great, until next time.

[@BrucePierson]

You've got freezing weather over there in Newfoundland, but here in this part of Queensland Australia, the other day it was 37°C (98.6°F) with high humidity. It's not the heat that's the issue, it's the humidity.

[@tonywilkes1781]

Tony if you use a compass with a pencil instead of dividers you mark it in one operation

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@@tonywilkes1781 like I said. Never had the proper tool!! Lol

[@BrucePierson]

That panel looks like a sieve, it's got so many holes in it.

[@steveenghsr2100]

Thanks. Kilroy was here. Peace

[@BrucePierson]

Funny thing, this morning I was just wondering when you might be posting another video and next thing, one popped up.

[@stevenm3141]

Fitzee should just make an X under the battery... Good show 😊

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice Work. Looking Good. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@brentbiddle2226]

A contour gauge would save you time with those odd shapes

[@ronclewell799]

Ever thought of using dimple dies ? They also add strength

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Yes I made those many times over the years

[@glennshotrodgarage]

Looking good fitzee

[@Wheel_Horse]

Fitzee, how about welding the nuts to the shackle brackets?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@Wheel_Horse you could. But don't think I will. Need lock washers on everything yet

[@Wheel_Horse]

@@fitzeesfabrications Could you not put the lockwashers under the bolt heads in that case? But, as long as you can get a wrench in there when needed, it's all good!

[@paulanderson6530]

Absolutely brilliant workmanship.

[@LetGaiaLive]

Crusty is almost a car again!😃

[@BrucePierson]

Shop inspector venturing outside to see how cold it is.

[@marisdraulis250]

Thanks for the video. What primer do you use before welding? thanks

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@marisdraulis250 I don't. I used a rust paint. I had problem in the past with weld threw primer. It affect the welding and the stuff is crazy expensive

[@larryanderson8049]

Almost a sin to seam seal over those nice fitting joints!

[@AintScaredGarage]

Look at all those templates LOL

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

CAD work😊.

[@funkyole1125]

Doesn’t Fitzee have a video on making a battery tray?

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Yes I do.

[@malcolmchadwick4047]

Great work, Tony, templates has me worried your losing the plot 😂

[@BrucePierson]

You need two batteries, one on each side to aid traction.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

My fat ass will be on the other side. I say I'll need two batteries on the right to off set my weight. Lol