Looks to me like the absolute best tool is the one between Fitzee's ears. Very inspiring to watch a true MASTER!
@BruceLee-xn3nn
4 жыл бұрын
Theres nothing like old skool knowledge
@jeffryblackmon4846
4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceLee-xn3nn COMBINED WITH SKILLFUL HANDS.
@johnblackburn7673
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffryblackmon4846 and no BS
@jimgarrett7078
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right!!!! No doubt!!!!
@eyeballdude
3 жыл бұрын
Damn straight...with a crown 😃👍
@KM-uw4ez
4 жыл бұрын
This guy is a metal GOD! I've seen plenty of other fabricators, old and new, and Fitzy comes up with tips and tricks that I've never seen anyone else use. Its unreal what he can do with the simplest tools.
@sll-tt6bj
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah really one of my favorite videos
@stevewuertz3598
4 жыл бұрын
You do us all a great service by just getting it done. I've been guilty of inaction lacking the right tools when in reality what I was lacking was the right approach. Super great channel..Glad to see your subscriber count on the rise
@jayburrough4308
3 жыл бұрын
That's so true we all have been there
@tbyrdsr1
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have worked at doing heavy collision for over 30 plus years and when you showed the tools that you use were the exact tools that I started out with even down to the square metal stock. Every thing that you have done is the sign of a true fabricator. Thanks for bringing back a lot of good memories of my past of 74 years.
@4speed3pedals
4 жыл бұрын
Fitzee, PLEASE, keep producing videos and do not worry if you redo something previous. Your explanations are the most sensible for restoration with an absolute minimum of mud. Thank you!
@robertappleyard7053
4 жыл бұрын
Well done Lad. I can’t believe folks have trouble understanding the Queens own English.
@michaelharrison500
4 жыл бұрын
Again I’ve learnt something new And to use old panels A simple but great idea Never even gave crowns a thought You are the man
@andrewteleky265
4 жыл бұрын
Another great Vid. You just show us all that you don’t need all the fancy tools to produce works of art. Patience, Ingenuity and some lateral thinking. You make it look easy.
@busara45thevillain22
4 жыл бұрын
30 yrs? I'm 3 mos new and thank you for the confidence needed to try this and floor pans. I dont expect perfection but it works, my goal is accomplished. I thumbed up after the 30th repeat.
@cocolopo691
4 жыл бұрын
A chevy!!! In argentina the chevy and ford falcon is the top's old cars i have a ford falcon and i love do the ristoration every weekend i do .. Congratulations for your chanel
@labrd41
4 жыл бұрын
Like going to school once a week. Never liked school, but I like this one. Luv this channel!
@blake1995
4 жыл бұрын
I liked shop class, just not having to do it with 15 other kids and only having one teacher to help us all
@dennyheitzer9457
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your expert tips and ways you do sheet metal. I have several cars that I need to do quarter panels and rocker panels and floors on. Your help is much appreciated and will be applied. What seemed impossible is now something I can't wait to begin doing. Thank you, Denny
@armandorivera3907
3 жыл бұрын
Fitz you are the best old school bodywork it is helping me a ton with my project. Don’t have money for all those fancy tools. Thanks for the video’s
@peternicholsonu6090
3 жыл бұрын
Just lovin your work. Am in my 70’s so got lotsa years to go. I was a suspended ceiling “mechanic” which in Australia we call ceiling fixer. We would put up a ceiling in any size area. If we put in a ceiling perfectly flat which is possible with laser and originally taut string line (allowing for sag) it would never look sweet. We had to learn to put a slight rise to the centre of a ceiling which made it look ‘right’. Now I’m retired using timber for home maintenance including 20’ sheds I always make sure beams have slight rise at centre never ever show a drop it would keep one awake at night. Seeing shed going up and rafters loading up ridge beam it’s so sweet to see it take up the load and settle just a wee bit high in centre.
@amentia666
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched tons of your vids, and only now I noticed that you're left handed. Lol.
@davidisaacs9469
4 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to take a second to thank you for doing these videos. I really enjoy them and always learn something from them. You're a good man
@RobertP7884
4 жыл бұрын
scrap piece of H beam is in my garage now, thanks for your vids
@steelcitymechanical3902
4 жыл бұрын
I always learn something from your videos, thanks.
@slimshady6718
4 жыл бұрын
As usual the best fabricator on KZitem giving the best tips ! Thanks fitzee ! 👍👍👍👍👍
@markyw04
4 жыл бұрын
Master Craftsmen don’t need expensive fancy tools to do quality work, great video Fitzee 👍 keep em coming...
@piperdavis1033
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the way you explain and show how the work is done ! Some if not all of tips are simple but so practical that it's an "AH HA" moment every episode. Especially for us car guys that don't have a ten thousand dollar budget but love to tinker . Please keep up the great work sir always look forward to seeing your notifications pop up 👍👍👍.
@c50ge
3 жыл бұрын
Your holding the hammer in the wrong hand! LOL, couldn’t resist
@harveymushman8209
4 жыл бұрын
Fitzee if you were teaching auto body at night school I would move from Ontario just to attend your class. Many thanks again for showing us newbys the old school way .
@andypies01
4 жыл бұрын
Always learn heaps from Fitzee👍
@brainbotz3184
2 жыл бұрын
You have a natural ability to teach and make it easy to learn!! Very well done
@donniedale3522
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Fitzee. Donnie here from the welding works company. Just to let you know got my first dodge door today. Got a 4x8 sheet of 20 guage cold roll. Picking up some hammers and dollys. building a roll bender to crown metals. Have built a sandblaster from a 100 lb, propane tank, ordered wafer wheels, razor cuts. You keep teaching me I keep learning. I will have everything ready by time snow flies. Oh by the way built another new building to work in. Almost forgot, took your advice, came across a 8 inch x1/2 inch H beam, will work good for flanges. I'm getting anxious. Thanks buddy, you are helping me deal with the death of my son. Right now you are priceless to me.
@fitzeesfabrications
4 жыл бұрын
Keep me posted on all this. Very interesting how my little KZitem channel is inspiring many like yourself to get cutting and welding. Great feeling knowing your helping others.
@davidwright873
3 жыл бұрын
Ill be damned..lol...so simple yet so....simple....lol
@billmiller7138
4 жыл бұрын
First doors I skinned were on a 32 Ford coupe back about 1964. I used the roof of a 58 Plymouth. I'd never seen or heard of an English wheel till years after that.
@a.darleneheisserer1028
4 жыл бұрын
Need to see what old vehicles I can get my hands on for the metal. I haven’t seen much in the way of junkyards here in Anchorage, Alaska. But the old cars have got to be going somewhere. Time to start looking into it.
@kchansenak
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Check out the butte for old cars
@funk7875
4 жыл бұрын
I've used old sheet metal myself on occasion. I remember one time taking the upper part from a mid 70's Chevy pick up door, flipping it upside down and using it for a door bottom on a mid 70's Ford pick up. Cutting up a 66 Falcon front fender to use the wheel lip on a quarter panel that you couldn't buy anything for. You definitely have the talent Fitzee.
@Wanker59
4 жыл бұрын
Is that a left handed hammer? Thanks Fitzee, perfectly explained as usual.
@vaughnshaffer9590
4 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video!! You are the man!! Thank you!! I've learned alot in a short period of time, truly appreciated!!!
@AndysDogHouse
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Fitzee. I love your channel. I always learn something when I watch. I was surprised how many guys use a claw hammer in the auto-body trade. That is in the back yard. I guess it boils down to use what you have and make the best of it. Thanks for sharing. Happy Canada Day my friend.🍁🍁👍👍🍺🍺
@fitzeesfabrications
4 жыл бұрын
Happy Canada day to you too
@Manandmachine772
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, on showing how you can do good work with the most basic of tools. And the source for metal is always helpful.
@savman7725
4 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch.
@PM-lk9ph
4 жыл бұрын
Like the inclusion of that tool guide. You always provide the content I want without me ever asking.
@DDSpeedShop
4 жыл бұрын
damn your talented skills! also love the hat! haha
@andrewteleky265
4 жыл бұрын
One thing I will say “Where are the overalls” 😂😂😂
@littlepaddy7444
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode Fitzee, I learned a lot. I don't think you're in the running to be named patron saint of tool trucks.
@andycampbell4102
4 жыл бұрын
Very, very Impressive. Great video's, lots of useful tips, no bs. Very inspiring.
@davehogan4776
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!! It's nice to see when you don't have a ton of money to buy all the fancy tools that someone goes back old school and shows you how to make something perfect with just a few basic tools!! Thank so much!!
@randallhodges28
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom. That combination is not seen often and is so needed. Priceless!
@vitix5906
4 жыл бұрын
Fitzee's Online Master Class body shop course is now in session!Shh! No talking and no chewing gum!!
@yvesdesrosiers2396
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Fitzee! Great demo. Appreciate it greatly.
@michaelharris1895
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing your knowledge and skils, i really appreciate this.
@gruberstein
4 жыл бұрын
Good info Fitzee, also cats are always good for extra likes and views, I think half of KZitem runs on cats, Jonathan W channel always has his one eyed cat in the mix. Weird how felines infiltrate everything.
@fitzeesfabrications
4 жыл бұрын
Was wondering if anybody see that. Lol. I got two here and alway in and around the shop. Great company.
@bobfugazy4916
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job Fitzee! Reminds of where I grew up watching the old time body and fender men work on sixties and seventies cars. Best wishes.
@colinstables
4 жыл бұрын
I did my first cut and but on a door lower skin and removed the overlap flange, had to recut a couple of spots to get it just right, I'll do the edge like you showed to get a nice door gap, I welded it flat on the bench so she sagged in a bit, should of gone vertical, anyway she's all pretty now, 10 patches she took
@monadking2761
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I'm about to do a couple of doors and have to make the inner door panel too. Years ago I picked up a smashed up truck bed just for the inner wheel wells, from a car dealer and asked what they wanted for it. The guy at the dear said," Just take it because they had to pay to have it halled off." They even help me load it on my truck. I already picked up an H beam and have some old hammers that I love to use. I can't wait to get started.
@garethmcgregor1621
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fitzy👍 keep up the great work, I love watching your videos, very educational and inspiring.
@OldtimerRescue
3 жыл бұрын
Fitzee thank you that you show us your phantastic skills. Kind regards Ralph
@richardbaker5151
4 жыл бұрын
Shows that you don't need to spend £1000's on fancy tools when a few good scraps of metal will do the same job, awesome, Tony is a metal worker Jedi..
@jasonshreeve2671
4 жыл бұрын
Your are an absolute legend hats off to you for the craftsmanship you produce and it's a privilege for all the great tips and advice you give us all big thanks on behalf of every one who watches
@BrucePierson
3 жыл бұрын
Another informative video on fabrication. I used 1.2mm (16g) metal from an old computer case to make new sill (rocker) panels for my 1982 Mitsubishi L300, as it was the same thickness as the original panels. Can't use new computer cases though, as they are only about 20-22g. Typical of everything getting thinner and less robust the newer it is.
@anthonylester3247
4 жыл бұрын
Goddam what a good f'n video brother you've taught an old country boy some new tricks!
@Billlovelace4171951
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t care how many ads are on this video. Fitzee’s videos saved me time and money on my last project - repairing rusted out tool body on 1 ton work truck. 👍👍👍
I've got a single body hammer and before this video I thought I may need more. Now I know different. I will however, obviously need more vise grip clamps... Thanks again Fitzee!
@fitzeesfabrications
4 жыл бұрын
You can never have enough vise grips.lol
@jeffreymiers8793
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@Scott68B
4 жыл бұрын
That was great! I really enjoy watching you work!
@edwardhurst2533
29 күн бұрын
Hello Mr. Fitzee, Glad I stumbled across your channel. Great job. It all boils down to common sense and imagination.
@javierv.r.6977
4 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed in your channel, cause I noticed you are very practical in your technic and it works with basic tools, nothing fancy, sometimes we think that need a complete shop to do the job and you demonstrate easy and useful tips. cheers from Ensenada, Baja, Mexico.
@artummomenti3147
3 жыл бұрын
Fitzy, you have made me no longer afraid of my Bronco doors. And I have 7 of them of which 7 need rust repair.
@jorgefernandez-mv8hu
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for showing us how it's done. You are absolutely correct that it's not the hammer but the man swinging it that's important. Great tips and beautiful panel.
@RaysLaughsAndLyrics
4 жыл бұрын
Don't overlook tinsmith tools.. great hammer, flange pliers , hand hole punches, etc.
@billnlori3149
4 жыл бұрын
Happy Canada Day Fitzee!! Another great video, love the low buck tips. You show that a fella can do almost anything with a little ingenuity! ps, good job on always putting the grinder down on its back!! Those buggers will get ya if the don't!
@fitzeesfabrications
4 жыл бұрын
Happy Canada day to you. Thanks for kind words
@kennymcquinkiss8292
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@AG-ld2qt
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. You provide great instruction and keep your discussion to a minimum. Thank you.
@michaelvandenhoy1021
2 жыл бұрын
Another great training video. alot of beginners don't have alot of money to spend on fancy tools or even a sheet metal brake.your videos are very helpful. thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@MrAfgschmidt
3 жыл бұрын
Wealth of knowledge! I am a beginner metal fabricator. I am going to use those techniques!!
@steamy1225
3 жыл бұрын
Yes very good tips. love your work and excellent tips. Thanks
@joelkoonce8559
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Fitzee, I'm sure learning a lot from your wealth of experience. 😊
@wheels-n-tires1846
3 жыл бұрын
Learn somthing from you every time... My 69 Dart is going to appreciate you!!!
@davidwood1923
3 жыл бұрын
I Love your videos... Sooo Straight Forward. Thanks for Sharing
You make everything look so easy!.. Thank you for your knowledge and patience!
@Ford679
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video I have a 78 Ford truck that has some rust in the bottom of both doors I'm going to try this instead of buying them 🤞
@fonhollohan2908
3 жыл бұрын
like that nova behind you there fitz I use to own one wish I never parted with it. Their nice cars btw great old school tips fitz as usual.
@darrenprokulevich4864
4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these educational videos , I can’t wait to see more . Excellent work 👍
@leonardgilbreath9004
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd found you when I had to replace the driver door corner it wouldn't been a great help thumbs up 👍
@bluesman6955
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I will watch this many times. Thank you for the great tips.
@nuggit7290
4 жыл бұрын
I Use the end of the table whith the length hanging off for the flange. clamp a piece of steel across it using the edge of the table as a straight line. then bend up with clamp. It's a easy and cheap way to bend.
@chadhanson3431
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for your videos. This one is just fantastic!
@thomashickman4767
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking time and sharing your craft, it moves us beginners to a another level on welding
@kenswitzer4133
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍✌️🤙🏻👌😁🙏🏻
@BM-xc9sq
4 жыл бұрын
The Master of the "Death Wheel"!
@tomsawyer247
3 жыл бұрын
Good informative stuff Fitzee thanks for showing it.
@bolowong7430
3 жыл бұрын
I prefer to use a slapper instead of hammer to bend over the flanges. It's a little bit smoother and faster than the hammer.
@garethgoodchild2643
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thanks Fitzee!
@walterbaldwin3643
4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to fix up my dad's old 67 Riviera GS. I know it needs floor pans and rockers so your channel is awesome man. I know my dad would want his old car fixed up. He also left behind a 57 Chrysler imperial which is in great shape except where the garage roof leaked and created a body whole near the top back trunk. I have it about 2/3's sanded. Was wondering if you had a place I could send pics and get feedback as I go? Thanks -Walt from New England USA
@fitzeesfabrications
4 жыл бұрын
Glad i can help. I have a Facebook page Fitzees fabrication.
@geoffreylummis2206
3 жыл бұрын
Fitzee Professor of Fabrication 👍🐨🇦🇺🌏
@peterkohm9742
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks going to be attempting this soon on my 58 bettle.
@humblekind4857
4 жыл бұрын
man like Fitzee gets the job done! a true inspiration to those of us with limited tools.
@MasatoKay
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome, and the accent is even better!
@michaelharrison4066
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! So creative so skilled 👌
@rayz1999
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video and I learned a lot from you again thanks
@route66classicbuilds24
3 жыл бұрын
How would you advise to make curved door flanges? I’ve got a 73 roadrunner that needs some rust repair and the door is curved on both sides. Thanks so much for the tips have learned a lot and boosted my confidence!
@fitzeesfabrications
3 жыл бұрын
I covered that technique in a few other videos. I like to make the inner lip and weld it on the edge. You get a cleaner edge that flows nice.
@talkmack
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Fitzee!
@Thumbsup87
3 жыл бұрын
Anyway you can make a video on the chevy up in the air. I would like to see how you did the roof chop. I have a 1951 Chevy just like it and can't find a good video on chopping the roof. I would like to attempt it myself. Thanks
@fitzeesfabrications
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of pictures of this car on my Facebook page. There is a few short videos on KZitem on thr car from when I Chopped it. If you goggle Chopped fleetline you will find lots of info.
@codycheney3401
3 жыл бұрын
great technique and tips i enjoy your videos very much
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