Rust Repair with simple tools, making homemade tools

[@stantilton2191]

Great job! Tools are nice as well. Dad always said. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without! Still valid today. Thanks Tony.

[@geoffreymills9932]

Nice work on the crossmember and I love the home made tools, finding things you need isn't easy sometimes so it's faster and cheaper to make your own

[@BramRuijter]

Thanks, becomes clear to me now that panel fitting is course fit, tack it, split it, weld it. Exactly what I came to learn thanks!

[@davidcraemer8227]

Thanks for the Tips Fitzee. Shafts from old shock absorbers or drive shafts from front wheel drive cars should be good for making some T-Dollies.

[@tonyelson8336]

hi tony i find your work so refreshing to watch these days everyone throws stuff away instead of repairing it . theres no satisfaction in that .thanks for all the tips .p.s ever thought of becoming a teacher .youd be great .cheers tony elson ,in uk

[@rprichard8452]

I really enjoy when you go through the whole routine. You are a real craftsman and your knowledge is what we’re interested in. I understand there’s times to just pop it out and save time to do a simple job thinking there are plenty of other videos you’ve made. but it is still fabulous to see it done again. If not we can stay way back in 2017 and keep watching the old stuff. LOL love you man, keep cranking them out!

[@JOEZEP54]

You sir are a real craftsman. I always learn something new on your channel. Stay safe, Joe Z

[@kevinmcmuhammad4841]

Howya Fitzy our Irish cousin 🇮🇪 , we love your work, if you lived back here in Ireland 🇮🇪 you would localy called Anto short for Anthony and sometimes Tony, thanks for the videos I use some of your advice, rebuilding my rear wheel drive mk1 Escorts thanks,

[@robertsomerville320]

Awesome tool's Fitzee ! Thank you for showing us how to build the T dollies and fine blower. Many thanks for always giving us the best tips and tricks in the sheet metal fab buisness. Your an absolute legend !

[@russthebiker]

Amazing Now i know why i was given lots of odd bits of brass in a box of panel beating tools I have not started my car yet, but these videos will make an awkward job a little easier Thanks Tony

[@nexpro6985]

That looks like a nice first project for someone getting into body repair.

[@rgc1961]

I love the way you end your videos Fitzee, with Peanut and the nice music. Too many channels have horrible "music" throughout, which makes the videos hard to watch. You educate and entertain us without added noise, drama, or swearing. Thank you! Your tips are excellent!

[@richardharries5825]

Well said my friend. His video’s just make you want to Stick around.

[@MakeItKustom]

Love the tips on simple tools tony. It’s fun to be creative in the shop solving problems.

[@grabthar1944]

Love the "Stick around". Always makes me smile. Also love that you know where to draw the line with what the customer has asked for.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I love your thought process and method of metal working. I was watching a video by Karl Fisher (japhands) and he was making the inner fender structure for an old Cadillac and while he does amazing work and it turned out perfect as I was watching the video all I could think is….I wonder how Fitzee would tackle this project because I’m sure your approach would be completely different but still end up perfect. Great video bud 👍

[@bartsarton2212]

I watched Karl and thought the same thing! Both Tony and Karl are awesome at what they do.

[@doctorsatansrobot]

As I was watching that I could see fitzee in my mind making it up from 3 pieces and welding it to avoid having to put a bend in those flanges. I can't imagine the mess I'd make trying to get that shape from one piece of metal

[@CasaDin30]

Every time I see your work I get a desire to start welding and shaping metal:) you make it look so easy. Keep up the good work

[@bronco797]

As a scrapper I pick up things that people throw away especially at work. You got me looking at things In a different way . What can I use that for?

[@SkaterStimm]

Awesome work Tony! I used cut and butt yesterday to install a rear window into my 68 cab, get to grind it down today after I weld the back side. I have a sheet metal piece I wish I could mail you that has a complicated pressed budge in it and a interesting stepped flanged edge for strength. It is only about 18" by 10" but I think it would make for a good video. Let me know and I could mail it to you (with some other goodies). Thanks again for everything!

[@petergoodwin2465]

I keep forgetting to make a t dolly , next chance I get I'm doing this. Thanks mate , great work and video.

[@colehara]

Great video as usual. I use copper pipe as a backup for welding up small holes. I take a piece about 10-12 inches long and flatten a couple inches on one end then bend it over and flatten it again. That gives me 4 times the wall thickness of the pipe. It works for me and it's cheap. 👍 🇨🇦

[@circledhomestead4358]

Great repairs! I love making homemade tools! “Until next time “

[@rjung_ch]

Hey Tony, another good video, stay safe and cool. Catch you next week 👍

[@noelmcgarry456]

Thanks for passing on your tricks of the trade you make it look so easy - Noel Aust.

[@petewielsma423]

Made a T dolly from your tips a couple of years ago from a CV joint shaft and a piece of scrap from our local Tip Shop. Recycle and cheap 👍 could even be free if you have the parts laying about. Gotta love the lathe too 😂👍Cheers Fitzee from Downunder Australia 👍🍻

[@kenstevens5675]

Sometimes you make a tool for a specific job and end up using it for much more. I enjoy your videos no matter what you’re doing.

[@Johntasticful]

I’m continually blown away by your skill. You make it look so easy. Yet my results aren’t nearly as good! I guess practice makes perfect. Thanks for all the great information and videos.

[@rickhaver5876]

You make it look so simple. Guess it’s your decades of experience. At any rate you motivated me to buy a Hobart 140 and an old 1980 square body. Heck, I just retired I got to do something!

[@OldJoe212]

I bought a Hobart 140 a few years ago. A pre-retirement gift to myself. You won't be disappointed. Thanks to Fitzee's instructions, I welded new steel in the door skin and fenders and replaced the rocker panels on my '04 Jeep Liberty. Start collecting scrap steel now. Old bed frames are a good source of angle iron. Your 140 will pay for itself in no time. By the end of the year, you'll wonder how you survived this long without a welder. BTW, If need be, I can also run my H-140 on my 5500 watt generator.

[@warpedspeed4517]

Congratulations on your retirement, Mr. Haver! As it seems you already know, retirement does not mean the cessation of labor, just the focus of said labor is now on the enjoyment of your life in your twilight, played under your rules and on your time. I hope those vehicles come out nice, and with Fitzee's advice, they should. 🖖

[@fjbowen3155]

@@OldJoe212 FYI..... I have also used "bed frames" for projects (like my welding cart and a 2 wheel trailer for a cub cadet riding mower) but have had a problem not being able to drill holes in it.

[@rickhaver5876]

@@OldJoe212 that’s cool I have a 4500 W generator with a 30 amp breaker that would most likely handle it also. My son in law is a part time scrapper and I’ve already cut out the sides of a couple stoves not sure of the gauge yet but it’s at least 20 maybe 18.

[@blackscotydog]

Thanks so much for all the Tips and tricks Tony..I used the cut and butt today to fix a rusted out mower deck. Have learned a lot from watching you.

[@markgriffin4888]

as mentioned below, because I had 10 indentation to make ,I made a jig to do it,worked out PERFECT thanks heaps 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SM-xm7dt]

Fitzee, I took 3/4 inch copper pipe and I inserted 1/2 inch copper into the 3/4 then flatted the pieces. I have a few, curved 90 deg etc. Works great.

[@dennyperdue1608]

Another great video....glad you showed us how to make some tools...

[@flatworm00]

The tips were great! Made 2 T bars and a blow bit...Thanks

[@andybeckman6375]

Thanks Fitzee! The tip for bending the indent is going to come in very handy for the rusted out seat support edge on my '65 Thunderbird. First time rebuilding a car and you've helped me a lot in the last year.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

That blowgun using an old pushrod is genius…. Well done on the cross member as well…

[@chrisdvorak8651]

Thanks for the pointers and tool ideas! I made a set of T-Dollies after seeing a previous episode. Along with a body spoon, cylinder head stands, valve spring compressor, and cab rotisserie! Lol. I got the bug to be creative. What’s funny is they’re all heavier and work better than what I’ve bought in the past. Thanks again!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Thanks for the tips and the tools especially about galvanized metal.

[@DannyWalker1949]

Nice Job, Mr. Fitzee. Some GOOD idea's for the Up and Coming Bodymen..."IF" they hed you teaching them something

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

PRACTICAL: That's the word to describe your work Fitzee (any other way is a waste of time) now I have a lathe in my shop too! Thanks bud.

[@frankdamore2370]

Great video, took me a few days to watch it completely but great information!

[@alibro7512]

I was wondering for ages how you were going to bend up the vertical portion of the patch then you didn't but cut it at the angle and cut the vertical part in. It's these simple tricks that are so valuable for novices like me who try to make everything fit perfect before welding in. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

An old welder told me years ago, if you happen to inhale some galvanize while welding, drink a pint of milk right away. It works! Really enjoyed this Tony. Thanks for sharing.

[@xxxxrock32xxxx]

Another good one Fitzee. I think my favorite.

[@stevenm3141]

Thanks again Fitzee. Keep on keeping on...

[@warpedspeed4517]

Oh, what wonderous results, when work is elegantly and resourcefully done! You never cease to amaze, Professor Fitzee. 🖖

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Easy repair using simple hand tools. Thanks for showing us how to make simple tools like the T dollie and the blow gun.

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Great video, just love the simplicity of your methods!

[@labontottingham3051]

it is good to see you back at the videos, and this one is great I will be doing that same repair soon .

[@anthonysinclair5721]

👍👍👍 I found myself holding my breath too! lol 😁

[@lecnac855]

Excellent job.well done.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very nice job Tony on all the items

[@michaelanderson3771]

Fantastic tool tip Tony. Thanks for sharing

[@robert4005]

Thanks Tony for another great vid

[@anthonypirozzi837]

You definitely have the best channel and I always look forward to the next video 👍

[@mongomay1]

Thanks Fitzee for another garage rust and tool laboratory show and tell.

[@dc85337]

On your blow gun nozzle - I put heat-shrink on the end of my nozzle to prevent scratching. When it looks like it might wear through - put another layer. Prevents scratching. Put on a straight nozzle or a triggered nozzle.

[@guzziryder6566]

Definately one of my favourite channels. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Its time fer the cawt and bawt! Howdy Fitzee! Looking forward to the vid

[@robertdraper5964]

I want to thank you 🙏 for this have a 77 chevelle that needs this done as well as my under seat at the rear which is all rotted out

[@fitzeesfabrications]

77 chevette! Have a soft spot for 76-78 models.

[@oldodger]

Great work Fitzee...We would like more work (hands on) a lot less talk. Just because...thanks

[@ishsiriram8286]

Thank you for sharing...Another great video.

[@stevenzinn6011]

Thanks for the dolly tips.

[@jrumiano]

Hey Fitzee - Another outstanding repair video! Well done!

[@ronnieellsworth9223]

Enjoyed it. Thanks for the tips. Ronnie.

[@161Sheriff]

I enjoy watching you work

[@user-rm6zh8rc2y]

that's great but if you back it up from the top and weld from the under side you will get a flat weld on the top

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

That rust belt goes through PEI too. Hehe. Nice homemade tools.

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

Nice work as always, I’d like to see some more mustang videos. 👍

[@davidadaur5163]

Thank You Fitzee! I think the way you repair sheetmetal is a genius working. I am always impressed by your approach. The "T" dolly was a bonus. David Adair

[@k.g.kennedy9471]

Yes Sir the cars rust out quick in Newfoundland. My father ranger lasted ten years and it was absolutely done from rusting out.

[@Meandthesemachines]

Thank you for the tutelage! It has inspired me to fix my own panels on my 84 f150 one piece at a time and it works!

[@jfair7050]

Love your work Fitzee!

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

as always thanks for another fantastic video! The addition of showing how to make the simple tools really knocked it out of the park.

[@Bigskyguy56]

As always great tips & techniques. Rick

[@thamontgomeryz]

Fitzee you are the man! Im literally about to start to repair that cross member in my Gbody

[@danielbuckner2167]

Tony, for those guys who are worried about those panels and how to seal the inside Eastwood makes a kit where you can paint it once it is assembled so you don't have to fool with weld through primer has weights are marginal sometimes. You can also use something called cavity wax which can be sprayed in which just offers protection against the moisture and doesn't actually paint it. As far as big hunks of brass, those are getting hard to find these days even though I just picked up three brass drives for a buck each the other day! If you do not have brass laying around you can use copper pipe and the cool thing about copper pipe is that you can beat it flat and then use it to make the shape for the back side of the panel you are welding so if you have some little pinholes you want to weld up on a curb service you can Hammer a piece of pipe flat and then bend it to that curve like a piece of sheet and then clamp it in place or leave a section of pipe on it to use like a handle.

[@ronwalsh]

You really do explain everything in ways I can understand. Thanks for the tips, and of course, seeing your cat.

[@jasonflowers3830]

Hello from North Carolina. Love the content Fitzee. Always learn something new from your videos. Keep them coming.

[@vagabond3045]

I have a 79 Malibu I have been doing a lot of repairs on the floor it’s funny how when you look at something for a year ago and go why did I do that I could of did it so much better then you realize that your skills just improved makes you feel good

[@Shakerhood69]

Turned out really good

[@williamsteele8891]

Thanks for sharing so much with us!

[@chrisgage9731]

Another great video Tony. I often use a plate or a chunk of aluminium to take the heat away.

[@britjamaine9229]

I like when you share your home made tools with us.

[@scottkrise1867]

I enjoy all of your videos, whether it is working on the Stang or doing rust repair.

[@davidschur5140]

I love your videos Tony. If I don't have time to finish watching one, I always come back to it. In my opinion "It ain't over until Peanut says it is"🐱‍👓

[@lawrencehalpin6611]

Thank you. Very good information. Kind regards.

[@Danno74Z]

Hi Tony, Loved the video! I have a suggestion on the T dollies. I had some old shock absorbers laying in the shop and getting ready to toss. About a month ago thought of your saying "never throw anything out". Well what can you do with old shocks? Cut the piston rods off! Hardened steel and smooth as glass. Used a sawzall (less heat) as these were gas shocks. 4 - 14" 1/2" steel rods to make lots of things. Made two T dollies one for me and another for a friend. Thanks Buddy!!

[@littlepaddy7444]

Nice work Tony.

[@bluesman6955]

I like the way you use your Dewalt lathe to make tools. Very clever!

[@bluesman6955]

The possibilities are endless, but I do think you could do knurling by pipe wrench with the Dewalt lathe. Maybe your viewers can come up with other ideas.

[@dougmac444]

That was killer😀 Cheers from Vancouver

[@johnmolnar2957]

love the videos. that pushrod blow gun is awesome, on my TDL . just need to find one LOL

[@errolpoxleitner7901]

Good show Fitzee thanks .

[@robertdufresne5729]

Thanks for the great video

[@raymondcollyear4773]

Thanks for all your information, its because of watching you show us how to do the welding of panels that I've gone and got myself a nice used snap on 110 might, tig welder . I've also picked up a 61 Caddy that needs just a few things welded. So thank you for giving people like me the courage to try and do things ourselves.

[@deanm4138]

Another cool video Tony, it’s awesome hanging in the shop seeing what you’re up to, Wendy’s Mustang, krusty , the vista cruiser what ever you got going on I’m in

[@Multi-Skill-Bill]

Always love watching you craft. Thanks for all the tips and tricks!

[@davidgibson5756]

Great practical advice and tools. Thanks for the ideas!

[@jimwhalen6769]

Love the thumb measurement and that lathe! I need to get one for my shop! Great work as usual!

[@labrd41]

Kool video, thanks.

[@stantilton2191]

Great video Tony. I learn something from every video, Happy Father's Day and thank you for sharing with us.

[@Joe.Doucette]

Hi Fitzee. Thanks for the video. It was nice of Peanut to go out first and check to see if the coast was clear for you. ;) Such dediCATion. Have a goodo one.