Simple repairs to Crusty turn into a nightmare!

[@404_profile_not_found]

For those of us who have used a cheap flux core mig with no voltage control except "high" and "low" we know the struggle of blowing through on a daily basis

[@nealesmith1873]

True. It takes a while to get it all welded with no holes.

[@minnesotatomcat]

I couldn’t turn mine down low enough to not blow through some thin stuff. Try using a long extension cord, it’ll give you enough resistance with all that extra power cord that it can help dull the power a little more if you can’t get it low enough. That’s what I ended up doing 👍

[@jackdawg4579]

@@minnesotatomcat and use more stick-out on the wire.

[@jasonobrien8861]

I feel your pain. Doing this on a rotten 2002 transit with flux core. Great fun 😢

[@BrucePierson]

My first flux-core welder was like that, but it was pretty low powered and would only just weld 18 gauge. The one I'm using now will weld 1/8" plate, but I can turn it down very low to weld very thin metal.

[@johncurtis6696]

Watching you make panels and weld never gets old 😊

[@OldJoe212]

One of the first things you taught me when I first started watching, "It's only steel, if it's not right, cut it out and make a new piece". This is a perfect example.

[@avirtualworld4U]

Looking forward to the day Ol crusty is ready to race it's going to be the coolest one built on the track cause we all watched it built from scratch! Best itchy and scratchy vid on youtube by far.

[@BesseCustomFabrication]

Thanks for the honesty Tony. I was starting to feel like I was the only one who had troubles with blowing holes on these old Japanese units. I'm in good company. Yes, the tips were good!!

[@steveo2669]

Oh the words generated in my shop fixing front quarters on a 98' Tracker. Metal was so thin the trouble light would burn thru in places. And people question auto shops when they quote lots of man hours. Thanks to you Tony, I got 'er done because the tips were good as always.

[@bruceaskin9645]

The trouble is you get used to welding thicker panel, when you are welding thinner panel continually you also get used to it and have far less trouble . Its all just settings and practise. I regularly weld gaps in thin metal, a good practise is to drop a blob on the spot first, the blob hanging on the end of the wire, making it instantly thicker. Also start your tack , wherever possible on top of the previous tack and pull it forward.

[@vahidvahidnia1643]

Another great video from one of the best out there!

[@geoffreymills9932]

It's always a long ordeal when welding on foil thin bodies, you can almost wrap a turkey with some cars so I'm admiring your patience with it all, nicely done Tony

[@jtuck6065]

Thank you for sharing this! It’s encouraging to those of us that are less experienced than you to know that this kind of stuff happens to even the veterans and it’s not just an issue for the novices.

[@patrickfahring6086]

You are going to need an air.shifter.you are going to have to keep both hands on the wheel 😮😮😅

[@tonyosmer8526]

Can't wait to see Crusty when she's finished !! 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@terrencebuller7676]

Hello Tony, was a tough go, but you did a great job. Always enjoy watching your program. Take care and best of luck to you. 👍

[@WolfiePeters]

Oh how I understand. Replacing the right side spring hanger on my old Jaguar has become a similar nightmare story. Keep on keeping on! You continue to inspire.

[@WolfiePeters]

I went for a different solution and have been moving the holes (in the 'pattern' parts) where the spring mounts attach. It's still a real mess. Pattern part is supposed to mean made using an original as a template, but in the old car world it's give or take a couple of centimetres.

[@BlueMacGyver]

I get my inspiration to finish my 1969 c10 pickup from these videos. Fitzee, you are my hero, straight up.

[@gerardorubio3612]

I feel your pain. My 1973 mazda rx3 is the same thin sheet metal I'm doing the same thing you're doing. 180 wall square tubing to the back trunk blowing holes by the back bumper. I used 0.25 mig wire as a buffer to shield the thinner metal as I welded to the 180 wall tube for the back trunk brace. I'm doing the same as you did for the tubs but I'm using after market wheel tubs. You do great work! 👊👍👊👍

[@chemistry636]

Great video showing the challenges of welding very thin metal on a car. I am not a welder, but have welded a few small pieces on my car. When ever i have met a challenge: i think what would Fitzee do.

[@bobpenner4260]

Loved the comment about welds being curb feelers. I got a good belly laugh out of that. Mostly because I've been there too.

[@ZeGermanHam]

Patience is indeed a virtue. Thank you for sharing your expertise and taking us along the journey with Crusty. I'm looking forward to seeing videos of it at the dragstrip, and all the other videos which come before. 🙂

[@robertbisson964]

The lighter the faster they say, this Toyota lost a lot of weight by rust, grinding and Tony. Keep it up , love your video's !

[@faroironandcustoms6577]

Nice one!!! It's good to show the tough times. Too many people think you weld in a panel, metal finish it, and then it's off to paint.

[@craigmeyn4583]

Paper thin panels I agree are no fun. I have made up different brass and copper heat sinks to just be able to cut out the rust and put new metal in. I must admit I have improved as I replace more and more metal and it mainly due to watching your videos. Thanks for your continual posting. Great stuff.

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Tony, great tip on the brass backer for thin metal and filling gaps. Everything I've worked on so far has been older and thicker metal. But, chasing blow through where there's concealed rust is no fun. I've used copper pipe flattened to reach areas blocked by concealed structure. ( Door hinge pockets) I've used all your tips since I started watching and appreciate your help!😊 Thanks!

[@carsonstage4274]

I've followed ' Crusty ' from day one and I'm crying with you - ive had this with my current project and the car rips apart the most calm & collected person a bit at a time ... I talk to mine sweetly & ask it nicely if it wouldn't mind behaving today ... Those words never work on my project so instead of taking a hammer to it I go out of the garage scream kick etc away from the car and go back for more punishment when im calm again. I can't wait to see ' crusty ' on the road i know you can't either at least you can draw a line under the blood sweat and tears and take spme pleasure driving ... I know you'll get there! 🛠️

[@rjung_ch]

Hey Tony, good day to be working on Crusty again, thank you! 👍💪✌

[@rjung_ch]

Ah, Peanut is also happy with the work you did 🙂

[@harpercasey49]

Tony that little car is nothing short of amazing. Nothing else needs to be said after following you through from the beginning

[@joescully566]

The tips are always good Tony and it's great to see how you overcome these wide gap and thin metal issues, and also good that you tell us how long it really takes. It certainly makes me feel better on my MG. Thanks Tony. JOE

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

Appreciate your running commentary.

[@goptools]

Good one Tony. Nice illustration on how to widen a fender lip/flare so that it still looks factory!

[@eamonnleonard9162]

Hi Tony, I had a similar problem to yourself fixing up an old Toyota! I solved my problem by shaking salt on the bloody thing and eating it. Love your videos keep up the good work from West Australia 😂.

[@KaM-bb1fk]

Tony is the best fab youtuber out there by far.

[@TrixedOut]

Perseverance is your middle name! Great video!

[@ronwalsh]

I ran into the same issues with an MG I was working on. Rust had really eaten the metal to something like aluminum foil. Once we cut past the thin panels and got back to some good steel, it made all the difference working it. I set up my Lincoln Handy Mig with .023 wire, and had very few issues. Not sure why I remembered to use that wire, It must have been heard here for sure. Great work on Crusty. Peanut is looking well. I know she can be a hard ass boss, but she likes it done a certain way.

[@BrucePierson]

I usually watch your videos the day they are posted. Not sure how I missed this one that was posted two days ago. But I'm here now!

[@wtaylorg]

What great work you do using simple tools, mathematics and your eyes. I can’t believe how well those panels look considering all those patches.

[@deanm4138]

Nice to see we’re back on Crusty.

[@georgehardy8165]

Hey Fitzee, Wow you do such good metal work, I'm old enough to remember the Japanese cars coming into our country my Dad was a body man and he always said how hard it was to weld the metal on those cars too. but the car looks amazing I have been following this build since you started it. love the body shape and style it's going to look sharp when finished can't wait to see it done. From your friends here in Comas Lima Peru George and my wife Carmen

[@ginfizz20]

I understand your frustrations with welding "rusty". I have spent all summer putting new wheel arch on a 2003 truck Every touch of my welder ended up with a blow through. Part of it is inexperience on my part but I have welded old cars for years with oxy/act and never had the frustrations I have had on this truck with mig.

[@gearheadted9210]

I have the same problem on my '74 Pinto wagon rear quarters,cant find new quarters so fixing the old ones,real rusty but plugging away,cheers and thanks for all the info!

[@royosborn7869]

Thanks for this video Tony - it was good to see how you approached problems - another great educational video

[@soundslikebstome]

Everyone loves the Crust!

[@markaubuchon2227]

Perfection by the master. Oh I wish in my youth I had your knowledge to work on the various rust buckets I drove.

[@fonhollohan2908]

The Tire sits much better with its new adjustments, Tony, well done,,, good stuff. You simplify things and make repairs and adjustments look so easy, which makes you a natural with what you do. Cheers bud. When Tony, says its a nightmare, I believe him, wholeheartedly.

[@laurensmith1828]

Thanks Tony for the metal class .

[@gerrycomfort7027]

THAN

[@gerrycomfort7027]

a you good U TONY

[@gordonstarship]

I love Crusty. I've learned so much from this video series. Keep 'em coming Tony, thanks!

[@minnesotatomcat]

I’m getting frustrated just watching you, this brings back so many bad memories of weekends that a guy thought were gonna be a quick easy project and then next thing you know it’s midnight and you’re rolling a doobie just to keep your sanity and the cats staring at you as your mumbling to yourself about thin metal! 🤣

[@xozindustries7451]

The wheel opening looks so much better now, great work!

[@chrismedaris4873]

I just want to say the work u do is amazing and the fact u take time to show us the troubles u have and how u over come them is fantastic i wish otheres would do the same more in the future this will all the genz and kids will have to learn this so i ty sir and god bless u and your family

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Tony, I feel your pain. People tell me my 64 F100 is a beautiful survivor. How can you explain that I have 40 hours alone in rebuilding the tailgate! And that was the easy part. I alway joke that its like peeing yourself in a blue suit. Gives you a warm feeling but nobody notices!😅 Thanks for the tips! Youve helped me more than I can say.

[@johnmolnar2957]

WOW, you have amazing patience . your skill is beyond remarkable .

[@JorgeFernandez-uc9qb]

Wow! That took a lot of work! Thanks for showing us how to do it and what to expect. The tips were great.

[@johncrutcher1070]

I Really enjoy watching the Progress on Crusty.

[@2013ShelbyGT500]

Thanks for the video, great that you can get the backer in there for welding.

[@edward-x3s6f]

Tony sure knows his stuff

[@Six4691]

I love project Crusty, can’t wait to see the finished vision! A true labor of love!

[@patrickharrand]

Another great teaching video Tony. Thanks again for sharing your skills with us.

[@number1trucker]

Can't wait to see the finished project. Crusty is going to look great.

[@littlepaddy7444]

The tips were good. A very interesting video. Thanks Fitzee.

[@isaiasmadera6997]

Crusty is getting closer to hit the road!!!! Love it man

[@donaldhalls2189]

Couple more peices done, looking great, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@Joel-we2gg]

Crusty is becoming part of the Family.

[@eugenevanniekerk5856]

Thax for sharing your knowledge,skills and experience I am again inspired and I am sure many others are as well. Great vids.

[@johnkranz4004]

Awesome job Tony Looks amazing

[@shaverdave3644]

Just this morning went out to weld pieces in my 68 camero i gave up all it does is blow holes even at low settings. It’s like the metal on both sides of the join jump away to make a big hole .So i tried my second welder much older same crap so long story I’m ordering new wheel houses hopefully spot welding wont be a problem to

[@RR-mt2wp]

You will win Tony, great video.

[@iwishcolincampbell1541]

Love your perseverance. Great work thanks.

[@nealesmith1873]

Quite a project!

[@frankfurther3828]

Thanks for mentioning the mig wire size

[@22_floW]

When it comes to the situations you were going through with the welds, my suggestion would've been to ditch the MIG for TIG. I think you'll have better control over the heat and filler. But I also never saw you use any spatter spray with your welding. Consider using some next time because, believe it or not, it seems to help with things like burn-through and the forms of the resultant welds. It won't give you dimes, but it'll offer a little more control over their formulations.

[@mikedimaio1237]

I was thinking about Crusty today, I was at Cecil County Dragway in Maryland and there was an early 70's Toyota Starlet (rotary powered) running, what a wild ride, dialing in the suspension is going to be key, hopefully Crusty can make some passes in 2025.

[@tho4747]

The tips are great. Thank you.

[@iceholerealms]

Went down to NF and was told to go to Hiscocks Springs. Well made the wrong turn , not going to get into detail , and wound up at Hercocks Springs.

[@thelonelyfisherman9797]

You must have a hole somewhere in your shop??somehow a black winged petrol got in !😂😂😂 good ole crusty

[@JeromeCole-w5q]

Excellent work

[@questions702]

Nice work. Making me less afraid to do the same to my mazda Rx3

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Dam what fun been there. Good lesson.

[@Joe.Doucette]

I feel your pain. Old thin metal. Sigh. Peanut in the supervisor chair. :)

[@michaelevans7013]

Have a look at Sikaflex 553AT to mount the inner vendors to the outer skins without welding. The product range is amazing and also used to mount large panels together in buses and other equipment.

[@123suzukisamurai]

Hey fitzee I feel your pain. 023 wire would make this much less frustrating for sure

[@larrylilly2552]

Great tip on the brass

[@monette44]

😎

[@jackyy548]

Stay strong Tony! Keep on trucking !!! 🚚 lets see this little bastard smoke rubber

[@Muffinrando]

One day it will be a jewel

[@BrucePierson]

You could put a piece of steel behind the thin area so that you had something to weld to. After you finish the front, you can grind the metal from the back to smooth it off.

[@T3glider]

I always wondered why the Japanese cars of the 60’s and 70’s disappeared so fast. I had thought maybe it was a lack of decent coatings, but it clearly was the gauge of the metal that was used.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

It's was more the metal itself. It was when they started to recycle metal. The process was poor and the metal didn't last

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Thank you Fitzee!!

[@bruceaskin9645]

Yes I was wondering why you stopped short of cutting the rear sill. I would have created a problem for myself.

[@Texas-t-shirts]

I am lovin' the Toylets!!! Have you seen TSR Garage's RWD LS Celica??? I FLIPPIN" LOVE THESE CARS!!! ...'n they love each other~ Chev-Toy brakes 'n I imagine a few more parts swap around~

[@cato9tales141]

It'll all be worth it when you are doing starting line burnouts. 8^)

[@byronperry6014]

I have been missing Crusty.

[@danthompson4879]

Brother Tony, Great Movie!! Are you going to be able to street/strip your ride, or strictly strip? I was wondering if you'd be able to drive it to a show.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Plan is street strip. It's over built for just a strip car

[@jasontaylor3046]

The tips were good.

[@davispaul82]

With those so-called pin holes, can't you tin them later on the project before final preparation?

[@dennis6325]

Clever how you enlarged the opening in the quarter panel. By the way, have you tried using a Argon mixed gas? I think it would really help you with the blow thru. I assume you are using the smaller gage .023" mig wire? I was turning my '76 squarebody chevy into cheese wiz until I switched. I also switched to an ez-grind mig wire. It is soft enough I can hammer dolly the weld and take some of the warpage/shrinkage out caused by the welding heat. Just my two cents. I am just an amateur trying to figure out my own system. Carry-on Tony!

[@BrucePierson]

There;s a girl here in Australia that does what you do, but she's next level. She's currently rebuilding and customizing a Toyota Stout. Her KZbin channel is Stout Metalcraft. You won't believe her level of skill. Definitely worth taking a look.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Been following her for a long time now. She building a work of art. The hours invested are crazy but outcome is amazing.

[@tomsawyer247]

One very meticulous metal manipulator. This will be a great looking car.

[@jefferywarburton2116]

I think some would be hard up for a compromise on tires and springs to keep from tackling that one.

[@donschneider7252]

😄 Thanks Tony

[@jeffreyking1745]

This is called race car weight reduction! Don't forget the parachute!

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Fitzee, all that hard work is going to look kinda goofy when you put the 13"s back on to drive 'er home!

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Boy, old Crusty is toilet paper thin! I would have blown holes everywhere! 😂

[@Kracker215]

As always I admire your work. One question though, I've seen people use a piece of brass behind the weld to weld up holes and appears to work great for keeping the molten metal in one area? I haven't tried it yet but when I need to I will. Have you tried it on this thin rusted metal? As always great video.

[@fitzeesfabrications]

@@Kracker215 lol. Guess you never watched the whole video? Lol.

[@Kracker215]

@@fitzeesfabrications LOL Busted (32:10)... I have a low attention span I try to catch the meat of it... That was a meaty part that I missed too though.. I've learned a lot from you. Thank.