Rusty fender bottom repair with basic tools

More rust repairs on Crusty. This one we repair the bottom of the front fender using recycled metal and some basic tools

[@grosseileracingteam]

Tony you never cease to amaze us with your skills. Every high school in the world needs a shop teacher that's at least half as good as you are. Thanks for posting.

[@thebeardedstork432]

First, we need more high schools that even teach this art! Then we bring in these Artisan's to teach it.

[@fly-n-m9445]

I really like your style of work, what king of wire do you use for that welding?

[@lestersmith493]

Nice job on that fenderbottom pal

[@monadking2761]

I'm glad to see ol Crusty back in 2023. Thanks for the tips and tricks! I look forward to the videos you do. You make it look so simple.

[@Jim_M_75]

Lovely, Tony back doing his masterful rust repairs. I'll never get tired of you fixing panels 99% of the world would scrap. Superb as always Tony, thankyou.

[@billybarrett6839]

Tony is one of the best fabrication guys I've ever seen with just using every day common tool in the shop.

[@Ragnar8504]

Have a look at Yorkshire Car Restorations! They're doing something fairly similar in the UK, although with a slightly less educational video style. Some of their cars are amazingly far gone and they still try to save any original metal they can. I also really enjoy their dry sense of humour!

[@craigpearson4622]

Just when the rust thought you’d forgotten about it….🤛 A warning to rust all over the internet….😳 he’s back😎

[@michaelgriffin7717]

70. yrs old in Nov and still I get memories of my father and the older guys that I learned how to make something with my hands or repair them, fitzee brings to the front what it takes to get it done with what you have thank you sir for your great work keep it up for our youth they need a guide like you

[@ronwalsh]

Another amazing episode Tony. I know no matter what kind of day I have had, spending an hour watching you work makes things right with the world. Glad to see kitty is nice an warm. Thanks for sharing.

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

I see most of the car channels on you tube have adopted your cut and butt method.its works well

[@hutchjohnson2184]

I really liked your mix of "real-time" and voice-over comments through the process. Quite instructional!

[@IR-nq4qv]

You did a fine factory job of knittin that fender bottom and inner brace back on , after a bead of seam sealer and a couple of squirts of primer.., you'd think it grew there, awesome tidy job Tony.

[@daveanderson2865]

I'm mesmerized watching you work with basic tools. Nothing fancy and hardly a skim coat of mud if it was to be finished show quality. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship.

[@beyondmiddleagedman7240]

Thanks for the real time welding segment, Tony! Shows just how fast it can be done even with cooling to reduce warping.

[@markkinvig1811]

You're adding commentary after you've done the work it seems. Not sure you've done that before. I really enjoy that approach, for what it's worth I say keep up that style. Again the work is great, so helpful to your viewers.

[@mikeboden8417]

I love the way you break down what looks like complex panels into a number of smaller tasks that many will now feel within their ability to have a go at, keep the great video`s coming.

[@kj9219]

I've actually learned a couple things from Fitz. Pinning down the patch over the old and using the old for the form. As well as pinning down the corners first so they don't turn down. Great stuff.

[@MakeItKustom]

Nice work tony! Crusty got a little less crusty!!!

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Another great educational video. It's been awhile since I was able to watch your videos, thanks for sharing. I am always learning from your videos, even at 67 yrs old. never too old to learn.

[@carswithaaron]

I just had to do this very same thing in the same situation... Our 69 type 3 Squareback VW there also is pretty much zero aftermarket support for metal with these cars. It's taken me 4 yrs to make progress on this car because everyone was always saying you have to bend , stretch , hammer , beat , smash into shape... A lot of that stuff takes a ton of experience which I don't have. Your ways have really SERIOUSLY opened the door to opportunity and allowed me to ACTUALLY understand how to make panels out of pieces and it comes out even better!! The entire front window frame is all pretty rusted as well and there are a lot of crazy angles in that! I made a corner piece w/ your method and it came out GREAT!! I never in a million years thought I would even get to that part it's way too complex for me to make where i'm at and the lack of knowledge I have to be able to beat it into shape. The over all car is not in bad shape at all just some rust in the worst places I want fixed... I also have a 71 Audi 60L which were never sold here in the states , it's extremely rare here, actually the only one I've ever seen. had to buy it when it came up for sale. it's REALLY rusty! Doesn't " look " too bad from 10ft but frame and other areas are pretty rough!! Hopefully When I get done with the Squareback and the work I'm doing in a friends metal shop I'll have better knowledge and experience to take on that car!! ANYWAY, All of this babble, I'm just excited to say thanks for your videos and the help you provide!! YOU single handedly helped me make massive progress way more than any other video's i've watched over the last 4 yrs w/ this car.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Your very welcome. I so enjoy hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing

[@petercampbell4637]

tony is the King of the rust belt

[@kristybarkley4361]

great shot at 16:00 of the welding process. So many time guys struggle with good penetration, this is what that looks like. An orange spot coming through the back side of the steel as you weld. very instructive.

[@paulwier7005]

And Crusty is still giving up the fun. But I see the finish line in the near future. Love the videos.

[@RayQuenched]

I want to thank you for all your videos man. Im nearing the end of a weld-a-thon on an LDV 400 panel van which your videos gave me the knowledge and confidence to tackle. Its taken many, many weekends and evenings to get there but the van will be on the road soon! Honestly, youre an absolute life saver, couldn't have done it without you. Thanks again!

[@robertamor3203]

you are the master of rust repair no one shows how to do it right only you thank you for showing it in real time

[@robertdavis6708]

Nobody will know that the bottom of that fender once held tennis shoes and books. I like the idea of recycling. The world needs to watch Tony work his magic with metals. Sir you are Gold !

[@goptools]

Hey Tony, the panel came out perfect! You make it look so easy. The tips are good. Having a basic idea of how to form a panel helps a lot if trying to patch something where there is no ready made patch available. Thanks for the video!

[@gshort4707]

Less and less crusty 🙂 Good job.

[@mrgrumps3062]

Oh yes Tony we all love a bit of rust repair.

[@sanfordrhudy774]

Fitzee's Fabrications you amaze me. How did you know that I am going to have to do this exact same thing with my 69 Chevelle? You are a MetalMaster! Thanks man!!

[@karlrussell6765]

Outstanding work as always Tony.

[@B1CxR3FLEX]

your videos inspire me to build my own shop and restore old cars and trucks

[@iancameron198]

Always nice watching a PRO AT WORK.

[@andrewreece3861]

The rust repair videos hooked me at first, but I enjoy the fabrication videos and the trips to the woods and junkyards just as much. Thanks Fitzee!

[@robbigemon1868]

Tony never a dull moment or video im glued to the screen picking up new tips and learning how to fabricate . Thanks for taking your time to take me along and making these videos .

[@deanm4138]

Another great video Tony I love watching the process of how you do this

[@danthompson4879]

Brother Tony, Great Movie! I like how you fix your glitches. I'm guessing alot of people would grab different pieces of metal.

[@peterrimmington7100]

Great job as always Tony and the tips are always good.

[@mikegoodman4133]

I could watch (and listen) to you all day. Thanks for the great tips and content!

[@henryhumada2087]

Another great video. I didn't realize how much I missed the rust repair videos until I saw this morning's post. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Keep up the great content.

[@rodmacisaac5963]

Nice job Fitzee! No fancy tools just plain and simple …. Love it! Thanks!

[@hheidrick]

Love your work. Your skills are worth every penny!

[@georgeezzell4474]

Love how you do what you do.

[@jontink1]

I love watching your videos. The results are always amazing.

[@shaynewalsh1950]

Tony it's always a pleasure to watch you work well done and keep up the good work and teaching 👍

[@fredcapel4006]

These tips and tricks are the best. You have helped inspire me to learn to weld and attack my projects.

[@accordfreak1]

amazing work as always! You give garage diy'ers the confidence to work on their own rust repair. keep them coming!

[@peterpowell4821]

As always, Tony, pure genius - a bit of old shelving and you saved an original panel 👍

[@errolpoxleitner7901]

Thanks for being such a good teacher.

[@patrickchristie82]

Awesome work. I was missing the rust repair. Voice overs are a nice touch now too

[@HaNg_ALL_ThE_tRaItOrS_hiGh]

We live in an r&r world and that's not how it should be. I appreciate all your work!!

[@aridisgarcia4347]

Excellent work, Señor !!

[@adambassador7727]

This a great tutorial. You're a fine craftsman and an excellent teacher, Fitzee.

[@davidkimsey9591]

Awesome work. I always learn something valuable. Thank you, Tony!

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job Tony Looks good

[@marklong2248]

That was a great one, Tony. Real time weld up gives a great appreciation of the patience required. I've missed the rust.

[@Mach34i]

Wow your an amazing at this stuff. Always looking forward to your vids. I like how you do repairs with basic tools. Ben watching for awhile. Thank you so much for sharing your talents.

[@RDCM1008]

Beautiful, a true craftsman that can teach !

[@BSR496]

Very nice work! Enjoy watching you transform things back to good shape again.

[@ronrobinson1990]

I never get tired of watching you working metal and fabricating patches!…You are a true Master!!!😊

[@smokingmopars5812]

Fitzee- thank you for creating such great videos. I am almost finished with my 53 Studebaker. I would not have even attempted this project without knowing I had your videos to reference. I have made huge progress in my skill set from when I started. I am putting the time in and its paying off. You and I saved this Studebaker from the crusher. Its going to be head turner now!

[@brianmyers2667]

Love the metal working Fitzee!

[@ronbunker5778]

Great tutorial! You have a no-nonsense approach that is easy to follow, and the results are amazing! Thanks!

[@labontottingham3051]

excellent work and very informative as always. thank you Tony.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Always AMAZED at what it looks like at the beginning and what it looks like finished. A true master. Thanks for taking the time to show us all how it's done!! Incredible!!

[@guillermonieri4203]

Great job. Thank you for sharing your great skills.

[@edwardvidal3268]

Awesome work ! I’ve learned alot from watching your videos and I’ll need it ! I’m about to start metalwork on my 55 Chevy 😃🤙🤙🤙 Aloha from Texas and Happy NewYear‼️

[@dayslife]

just love to see , an easy process for complicated curves , one section at a time to complete the puzzle, as always thanks for sharing Tony 👀👍✔

[@adriancooper8192]

Another great one and I enjoyed it all, especially the real time section. The intro had me hitting the 'Like' button within 10 seconds. Thank you Tony.

[@mikel2283]

Nice work Fitzee. I've learned a few tidbits that will come in handy from this one!

[@miketucker7466]

Yep I suffer rust repair withdrawals- hate it at times during a resto but when it’s gone it feels soo good

[@jrumiano]

Tony - Without doubt, you are a master of metal working. No fancy tools or materials needed, just the know-how and skills. Well done as usual!👍👍👍

[@jrmrencso8716]

Great video Tony, that's exactly what the 72 Pinto needs, I'm on it!

[@MissionRestomod]

Thanks Tony, good content as always!

[@rickjackson3414]

You have taught me so much from just watching the videos. Your such a good teacher !

[@gordonstarship]

That narration part was neat. I like the multiple camera angles too. Tony you're getting better all the time!

[@bryancooper2699]

Fantastic. Thanks for showing how to do that. The tips were good

[@Allen-ln6gz]

Absolutely perfection Awesome work

[@laurensmith1828]

Its hard to believe your work. Very inspiring!

[@labrd41]

I've been entertained and educated, thank you.

[@joemuncie9187]

Nice job Tony!!! I love your "in stock" comment, we say that at my house. I have a lot of stuff lying around, from good used parts and wheels, to sheet metal and structural shapes. It all comes in handy.

[@brittneykappes7952]

Fitzee makes this look so easy i did fenders for my 67 fairlane took me a little longer but very enjoying and satisfying thanks again

[@tezsullivan6048]

Awesome work as usual and a Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones👍

[@deanmarskell1518]

Hiya Tony great video and tips as we always love the channel and what you do your skills are amazing keep doing what you do 👍👍👍♥️

[@johngreen8179]

Fritzee my friend you make body work look like childs play ....make believe in anything's possible thank you. You are Amazing

[@iwishcolincampbell1541]

Brilliant workmanship well done 👏

[@jump429]

Your approach to rust repair keeps one from get I over there head. I worked with a great old mechanic taught me to take time do it right the first time it's always faster in the end.

[@geoffreymills9932]

Tips are always good Tony, you have an amazing technique for getting things right and fitting perfectly, nice work as always and thanks for sharing your experience,,

[@keegs3154]

big help you showing the detailed welding/grinding process....TY!

[@fks-pv8il]

Excellent as usual!

[@briancotter2666]

Fitzee's the best. His approach to Fabricating is so simple and it was there all along. How needs over rated and costly tools and machines when he gets right to the heart of the objective. Put all his simple techniques together and you'll have a master piece in the end result. I'll be saving thousands of dollars compared to body shop quotes. He is a true Craftsman. Thanks Fitzee!!!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That is a wonderful job repairing that corner. One step at a time and it looks factory made. Nice!

[@peterzinia3767]

Wasn't Rusty Fenderbottom an old Blues musician? Love the videos. I watch a couple every night & then practice making different pieces with curves & lines then tack them together. I still suck but not as bad as I did last week. Next week I won't be as bad as I am now & I should have this down by 2070. I will be an even 100y.o. Something to look forward to.

[@FredLarracuente]

You sir are an absolute master. I bought a shrinking/stretching tool for sheetmetal (very expensive) for my project and haven't used it since I started using Fitzee's method for making body flanges. An absolute time saver for sure. Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Puerto Rico.

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Thx Fitzee, for the real time procedure. Very nice work. You said you are pleased with it, as you should be sir. That’s gratifying to create something from raw material with your hands and patience…tips were good! 👍🏻✌🏻😎

[@thistlelee]

Great metal work !

[@stanleyfanning5316]

Looks awesome. Keep the videos coming.

[@popstarhater]

Hey, you´re doing an awesome job on the car. I could watch you working all day. Greetings from West Germany!

[@hoon-depot]

Great one. I like watching these hand fab videos. Shapes, rolls etc....helps me out a good bit

[@boatnut64]

I've got to do the same thing on my '72 Nova... The Tips Were Good... Thanks Again Tony. 👍👍👍

[@rjung_ch]

Thanks Tony, real time repairs, good tips too. Peanut is staying warm indoors, too much snow outside for her 😁.

[@jimwhalen6769]

Ahhhhhhhhh my rust fix!!! LOL What a great job and thanks for teaching us a better way of doing things like this!