Sitting in the garage sipping coffee with cream from my Fitzee's Fabrications mug watching how to make a fan shroud, what a nice sunday morning. :-) Happy easter everybody!
@malcolmyoung7866
3 жыл бұрын
Sat in my truck in a ‘foreign land’ watching Fitzee make stuff (just drinking water though) beautiful day here in England it’s pretty good..don’t have a Futzee mug though 🤔🚛
@curbo34
3 жыл бұрын
I often sit there and wonder... If all these things are easy to Fitzee, what does a hard job look like? 😂 Thanks for the tips!
@tonegeerkins491
3 жыл бұрын
I would venture to suggest that when Mrs Fitzee says "Come on you..we are going Xmas shopping"
@fitzeesfabrications
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@SINNER5150
3 жыл бұрын
He's been in this line of work 30+ years! Of course it's all easy to him! Though some of his work is a little harder for us novices!
@clmym00
3 жыл бұрын
Worth it even if just for the tip about drilling holes in the corners to stop kinks
@lucif3r174
3 жыл бұрын
So I spent almost 24min watching a man basically bend a piece of aluminum... And I loved every second of it! All your videos are great material. I especially like the whole "basic tools"-concept, no fancy $2000 TIG welder, no plasma table, no hydraulic pipe bender etc etc.. Just some grinding, a hammer, a (homemade)break, and a MIG welder. With all the videos circulating on youtube its so easy to get blinded with "you need fancy expensive tools to do this, period!", and yet here you are, proving that NO - you dont NEED that, it is possible to get excellent result with a bit of manual labor and smart thinking. Im currently trying to get my thick skull to think on the work in sections, rather than the whole thing at once. Cant say its working fully yet though, but I'll get there... eventually :P
@DoggyDogYT
4 ай бұрын
Gosh this guy is like a wizard.
@toast6135
3 жыл бұрын
I now have an urge to go and make a fan shroud. I've no need for one in my life and I'm sure the wife won't appreciate it, but I now feel I need to make one!
@malcolmyoung7866
3 жыл бұрын
Those little holes drilled to stop the corners rising...me likely... me likely a lot. Learn something new everytime I watch you Fitzee. Need an I Beam.... need to make a Tube anvil.... I’ll be sticking around!
@samsalado5957
10 ай бұрын
I wish there was a way to give a like for every time I watch the same video. I rewatch these every time I go to work on the same project and pick up something I missed before. Thanks for showing how you do things. Makes working on these cars so much easier.
@leesmith2162
3 жыл бұрын
Being a good fabricator / carpenter it’s not by making no mistakes it’s knowing how to fix them 👍👍 another great video
@TomMarquis66
3 жыл бұрын
Love the hammering over. You can tell you've done that once or twice. I think I will rewatch that part to music.
@daveybora3756
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip about drilling the small holes to stop the corner creases.. Great video as always. 😁
@malcolmchadwick4047
3 жыл бұрын
I love watching Tony so talented. I watch his vids every night sometimes twice.
@dateatorjr9671
3 жыл бұрын
Rumor has it Fitzee built the perseverance rover with just hand tools..
@gregpaterno1446
3 жыл бұрын
Hi fitzie like the little holes on each corner trick a other great job 💪🏼👍🏽🇦🇺👌🏼🔨
@scottandkatieparsons3681
6 ай бұрын
Hello Sir, just wanted to say thanks for this video. I was able to use your methods. I used a small HF brake that I had and did some hammer forming on some 18g steel to fab up a fan shroud for my 51 Flatfender. I appreciate your videos!
@filibertob22
3 жыл бұрын
Coincidence, that is one of those things that need my old truck. Thanks a lot Fitzee
@novaguy509
Жыл бұрын
Nice job. Thank you for the tutorial. I’ll be starting on my shroud this weekend. 👍
@CompToyZ
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Fitzee if you ever decide to teach a class let us know please. Im sure Alberta could do without me a little while lol
@c50ge
3 жыл бұрын
He is teaching a class. If your watching your learning! Don’t forget to pay your tuition.
@steveyackel4637
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could have seen your channel years ago. After watching you I could have done so much myself.
@__MAT__
Жыл бұрын
Excellent content! Thanks for taking me along.
@jamesg2343
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Fitzee, Im a big fan of your work!
@stevelangworthy9553
9 ай бұрын
Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing this.
@BrucePierson
3 жыл бұрын
Another interesting project that required no welding. It's really handy having a variety of skills.
@anogi2507
2 жыл бұрын
Just made my first shroud thanks to this man right here, saved me 100+ bucks for the mass produced variety haha
@kelleysimonds5945
3 жыл бұрын
Good project and I just thought I'd mention, I'm enjoying your new lights.
@michaelmerta8956
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and it is looking like a million dollars, love it.
@andrewbanuelos7473
Жыл бұрын
Loved the tutorial sir! Great job.
@JodyBarrInvestigates
3 жыл бұрын
Incredible talent. I could spend hours watching you do this work. Well, through the miracle of KZitem, I do!
@papertarget6270
3 жыл бұрын
Fitzee thanks for another great video. When you drop a video you know I’m sticking around
@michaelwdavis
3 жыл бұрын
Wow Fitzee, such a great video! Great metal work, great simple presentation of how to do it, and so practical. I am thankful that you are taking the time and effort to share this content. It is helpful for those who are able to do it to see it presented so well, and for those that are probably willing to try it having after seeing it demonstrated, and for those that really have no idea how things are made or may not even thought about being able to make things with their hands, they now have a teacher.
@grahamturner2469
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Fitzee, love your work and the simple way you end up with perfection.
@gregandsharonritter6881
3 жыл бұрын
I use to work in aircraft I really miss it now I’m retired another good job Fitzee👍
@garethmcgregor1621
3 жыл бұрын
Happy easter Fitzee👍 Great idea with the double folded edges, I never would have thought of that but it makes so much sense.
@joell439
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips Fitz. I picked up a perfect length of i-beam a few months ago and what a joy it is to use. I would have never tried fab’ing up stuff like this before seeing your ingenious tutorials. 👍👍😎👍👍
@deadwood3764
3 жыл бұрын
Thank-You for posting these vids .I really do learn alot from you.
@petergoodwin2465
3 жыл бұрын
Great work mate, I was going to do this for the wife's impala. Just measured the radiator and ordered a nice alloy baking sheet from eBay, cut a few slots and made some tabs to bolt it on. Very strong, has a wire insert around it. Everyone thinks I did a nice job until I tell them what it is. Ha,ha,
@Danno74Z
3 жыл бұрын
Another great lessen by the Master! Here is what I do with all Fitzee's videos. I think of four legs of a chair. I watch, listen, take notes, then make a fabrication list, such as, what tools are needed to make a rolled edge and of course practice. My notebook is filling up. Thank you Fitzee!!
@laurensiemens1436
3 жыл бұрын
At lunch today I built a test piece for a fan shroud just like the one you built and I appreciate the effort you put into it with all the hammering that took place. Sometimes old school ideas work well
@marsford2716
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber! Excellent workmanship good sir, happy to have found your channel!
@Bigskyguy56
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fitzee for walking through this fab project. It makes it very clear on how to fab a shroud up , when you explain & demonstrate it. Thank you again. STAY REAL.
@craigpearson4622
3 жыл бұрын
Great job. I said you were a magician with steel and stone in your last video - and today’s stone was bauxite😎
@laurensiemens1436
3 жыл бұрын
I love this video. I build parts for my truck and it is always nice to see what others are doing out there
@michaelvandenhoy1021
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea using a straight edge for a guide.I really appreciate all the tips you give us in your videos. I have learned more about metal working using simple techniques in your videos than i had ever learned in the auto body classes that I have taken. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, very educational.
@kennethpeterson6413
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very nice job,now I’m doing one.
@kelleysimonds5945
3 жыл бұрын
Good project and just thought I'd mention, I'm enjoying your new lights.
@darrenhebert8740
3 жыл бұрын
another great job showing how to do it. Can't wait for the next one. Thanks again.
@overengineered6009
Жыл бұрын
Great advice and process. I have never fabricated any sheet metal before but your advice, walk through and tips helped me make a fantastic shroud!
@jayjohnston2821
3 жыл бұрын
"I likes to cut it with a grinder!" Nah Surely Not Fitzee :D Awesome my friend I used your techniques to help a friend out with a very rusty Shogun / Pajero rear wheel inner arches and got some good results Thank You for sharing
@monadking2761
3 жыл бұрын
Your weather should be getting better. I live in CT and it's starting to be nice outside. Happy Easter too!
@tobygathergood4990
3 жыл бұрын
Really nice job as always Fitzee! A lot of strength will be lost when the holes are cut into it, they can always have a flange added though. It did make me cringe some when you were cutting the aluminum sheet with a grinder without using a respirator... Aluminum dust = bad for lungs! This is exactly the job I'm in the middle of right now for my old 7.3 IDI diesel. I'm using 0.3125 aluminum so it will be welded rather than bent and since I am using a single 16" fan I'll put a 1 1/2" dome into the shroud face for better air flow.
@mongomay1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Fitzee. I will definitely start looking for some scrap pieces of steel to make a brake and bending block material, should last forever.
@tims72demon
Жыл бұрын
something I might try for my old dodge, Thanks !!! 👍
@philipmiller1030
3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic piece of engineering, with basic tool's. Keep up the excellent work.
@davehogan4776
3 жыл бұрын
You make everything look so easy!!! You do amazing work! Thanks & "Happy Easter!" Now I'm going to watch that video again!! Thanks Tony!
@geneschaffer4123
3 жыл бұрын
All your race car fab videos are much appreciated Fitz!! Thanks man, making my own fan shroud for my hotrod is now in my future plans!
@deanm4138
3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video this will come in very handy since I’m going to be Ls swapping my Tahoe and will be using electric fans , that aluminum shroud looks way better than the plastic ones
@LJC5865
2 жыл бұрын
I installed mine a couple weeks ago when you mentioned put something between the shroud and radiator I did also using a discarded bicycle inner tube cut about 1/4" wide..seems strong enough to do the trick. Also cut 3" lengths of 5/8" heater hose set side by side for the bottom radiator to sit on..set in place with silicone caulk. Then..removed the obvious magnetic spare key box and taped key there with HD gorilla duct tape much safer.
@kwalr9483
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting tips as usual thank you and Happy Easter would like to see a video on how you deal with oil cans on car panels
@brianworley7705
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Seeing you solve tin can on a large panel would be very helpful.
@DougsMessyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
The fan shroud turned out fantastic. Thanks for the video.
@julianfisher6373
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video ! impressive to say the least. All these tips & tricks are invaluable to me please keep them coming.
@jimmyh7718
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for a great informative project video. I also will be making a fan shroud soon. This helps so much. Can't wait for the next corolla project video.
@NewRiverRepair
3 жыл бұрын
Nice project Fitzee! We can all use a shroud that’s well thought out and engineered well. Thanks for the tips sir
@buannajim8091
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips as always, Tony!
@paulkaakee4051
3 жыл бұрын
Good on the choice of pen Fitzee ,old aircraft mechanic told me that pencil on al will make it crack at the bend
@mickholgate3347
3 жыл бұрын
good job Tony!!! love every video you put up mate! Happy Easter!
@bobs1345
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job again! Reminds me of one of those cookie baking sheet pans.
@rickbarger7921
2 жыл бұрын
Cool job on that shroud I thought it'd be a lot harder you make it look simple I'm gonna try 11 I just bought a bigger radiator and I wanna put a shroud with 2 fans on itwo fans on it sure appreciate the video I always enjoy them thank you
@paulcharman44
3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I have made several of these and will adopt your idea for the next one. Picking up on a couple of points, you are absolutely correct in your comments about shape and bends providing strength. Just look at your I beam, the reason its an I section is that all of the strength is in the material / shape. A solid block would not have any more strength but would weigh considerably more. The thing I always do when drilling small holes in corners of bends is to drill the hole and de-burr it before cutting out the waste, its so much easier.
@can-cruiser
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and tips. Many thanks for posting!!
@ddblairco
3 жыл бұрын
great teacher you are!
@JustinPaul1st
3 жыл бұрын
Great execution...you make anything look easy...im sure if I can make it deeper for my truck it will pull in more air ...👌👌👌
@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice work, Sir. Yes, you are correct about the fabrication improving the strength without weight gain. Compare a Hydroformed Unibody panel to an actual full frame- the Unibody, seamed adhesive & sealer, is just as strong as a framed car, at 1/2 the weight, and much safer with "crumple zones" to take the damage in a collision. Much easier to repair, too.
@ggordon4127
3 жыл бұрын
The tips were very good. Thanks.
@kellyjones334
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips again..thank you.
@jim21804
3 жыл бұрын
Nice tips for bending corners.
@UcantBeSerious03
3 жыл бұрын
im blown away! great tips thank you
@joeswartz1238
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all the wisdom and experience, Fitzee!! This weekend I am doing the floor plans in my ‘66GTO, following your guidance from a previous video. You are inspirational AND educational. Keep up the great work!
@troy3052
3 жыл бұрын
I been looking forward to your video all day thanks!!!
@alanperdue4658
3 жыл бұрын
Fitzee...I have a suggestion...use white out pens for marking metal. Easier to see and doesn't run off easily.
@fitzeesfabrications
3 жыл бұрын
I have that there. The marks are too wide I like thin sharp lines. Good idea tho
@dayslife
3 жыл бұрын
as always make it simple with fitzee's help..thank you for sharing .
@peterimmington549
3 жыл бұрын
Nice clean job that Tony. Nothing fancy lol.
@littlepaddy7444
3 жыл бұрын
Good job Fitzee , thanks .
@Luvless69Chevy
3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! Almost always learn something.
@patadamson4005
3 жыл бұрын
That’s brilliant and no need to tig it.
@jasonbeightol3620
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@tommills2097
3 жыл бұрын
That is annealed/ softened or a non- heat treated aluminum. Most Al is so brittle that you can’t bend it without cracking or breaking it. Great work, as always, Fitzee. Thx
@daos3300
3 жыл бұрын
it's probably 3003, very easy to bend, no cracks. all depends on the alloy, some are better than others.
@jasonhull5712
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like factory made ! 👍
@Fred82ndAbn
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work!
@endeavour2127
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect start to the day, watching Fitzee!!👌
@krisley5178
3 жыл бұрын
Love your work man. I"m a little confused how you grind against your straight edge and then still consider it a "straight edge".🤔
@R0yL33
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how he hasn't trashed his straight edge yet.
@fitzeesfabrications
3 жыл бұрын
One side for grinding other side is straight edge
@janeblogs324
3 жыл бұрын
We call them rulers here
@Manandmachine772
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, appreciate the tips.
@thegarage5919
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always Fitz.
@charleskaufman5826
2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice Work
@jaysfasttoys
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job, thanks for sharing brotha
@donschneider7252
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again! Wonderful " TIPS" working metal isn't so scary after your teaching , Making a pipe anvil in my shop now. ( ;- }
@Marty54GMC
3 жыл бұрын
I had wondered how to bend sheet metal, then I saw Fitzee's video on the pipe anvil. I had extra odd pieces of pipe doing nothing but taking up space in the shop. The next day I had a pipe anvil and have already used it a few times. The information that one learns from watching Fitzee's videos is amazing.
@garymucher9590
3 жыл бұрын
You need to build yourself a finger brake. Then you could bend all those bends with ease. Just an idea and would be easy to make too... Thumbs Up!
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