Great advice. My 3 biggest takeaways were: 1- overlap the patch panel on top of the existing panel and use it to support the patch while welding. 2 - use lots of small spot welds and cool between welds. 3 - cut the gap between the panels at a 45 deg to minimize the gap. Friends ask how I am able to do high quality rust repair as an untrained amateur. It is because I pay attention to experts like yourself and adapt their best practices. Thanks for the helpful tips! Your tips make my work look professional!
Every now and then I bump in to a gem of a channel. Thanks for the tips from years of experience. Working on a 1970 firebird. Not too much rust on it but this will help greatly
Fitzee, Your no nonsense , straight to the point style of metal work is so very refreshing. I have been metal working for 42 years , & I enjoy the way you share with us, tips & tricks you have learned / developed. I also enjoy the way you use common tools , to make your parts.This is the way I have had to do for most of my life. No $$ wasted on gimmicky tools. You show it can be done, with talent . Which you have. Thanks again for great content & down to earth common sense metal work.
I'm pouring over your videos. I've just acquired my grandfather's last work truck (1968 Mercury) which I haven't seen in over 40 years since it was sold (has gone through several owners since) when he had a stroke. She's rough, but still mostly all there: There's surprisingly enough left to work with. I loved this man to death, and am looking forward - although a bit scared of screwing it up - to bringing this truck, which I last rode in as a child listening to the hum of the bias ply tires wondering how he knew what gear to select - back to life. I'm 53 now, and he's been gone since '82 when I was 14. I'm no slouch at metal burning, but this is a labour of love, and so .. an entirely different level. Just want you to know that it will be your tips and tricks that will help me bring this piece of priceless childhood memory back to life. It'll be a journey .. but with your vid's I will drive this truck to work before I'm 55. Thanks Fitz.
I have just recently discovered your videos and you have significantly improved my fabbing and patch welding ! I've been doing this type of work for years and never knew about the 45 degree cuts and over lapping panel trick, so thanks a ton
G'day from Australia. Great tips Fitzee. Good to see real world examples of solving problems. You explain it very clearly and your accent is no problem to me
This channel is consistently an incredible wealth of information! I had to pause the video to type this because I was about to miss another awesome tip!
All my many years as a body man I've been looking for a better way and never really found a method I liked...until now. You are one smart hombre my man!!
Thanks for another great lesson ! I’m one of the guys who always has a hard time waiting for metal to cool…..it’s hard to not keep going, but, I’m learning to go slow and it actually saves me time in the long run, less problems, less filler, less grinding and less sanding.
Thank you for the awsome videos. Please keep them coming. You're leaving a legacy of teachings that millions will watch until everything is made of plastic!
Thanks so much for your experience and explaining. Been doing rust for too many years and a bit burned out on doing it. Your vid gave me a good kick in the butt and i went out and built a complete lower patch panel for below the tail light on my 56 chevy....nothing was available that was any good. So i just cut it apart and used your methods of 45 cuts and welding and cutting. Came out better than anything on the market and even dressed both sides...looks factory. Now to the dreaded splice down the middle of the rear quarter panel.....thanks👍👍👍👍
I'm glad that you were a suggested watch. It's been 20 years since I've done any serious bodywork but I'm getting back in there. Your videos are good and helpful. Thanks 😊
Just watching this one video, I learnt so much,and feel more confident about tackling the repairs on my own car, it is like being an apprentice again and watching one of the older craftsmen carefully showing me how to work Thanks Fitzee ,you are the greatest teacher ever,and a real master craftsman in metal
I just pulled a 1967 Impala SS into the garage for restoration. Your videos will save untold hours of work! This will be my 5th frame off restore maybe by number 10 I'll be half as good as you.
This is great! These tips are useful to anyone without all the special tools that I do not have. I have a 1969 F100 project that I can definitely work on this using your tips. Thanks so much.
I recently discovered your videos! I’m a hobby mechanic and just recently wanted to get into welding and fabrication. Your videos are a Godsend. Well explained, great tips and all around you keep my attention. It makes me feel better tackling projects! Thanks !!!!
Got a door on my van that needs this treatment...You have given me some inspiration and a little bit of confidence to have a real go at it...many thanks..B-)
I've been contemplating what to do with my Buick Regal passenger door bottom and trunk bottom edge for years now. You have given me the confidence to tackle it my self now and I'm looking forward to it now. Thank you for being so generous sharing your knowledge sir!
Just found your channel Fitzee, sweet technique you have, rings like a bell. Having done a 'bit' of rusted panel part replacement in the 90's on a 70's Mazda and Toyota... Using what I had, which was Oxy... Living with a small generator. Oh boy, did I have some heat effects! I now have mig & TIG, And another rusty vehicle, and I live in town! Boy, the neighbours are gonna loove me! Subscribed!
Great explanations and I love your old world accent. Your speaking voice reminds me of my grandparents and their friends. I'm 2nd generation. I took body repair at the GM training center in the 70's and only did body work for a few months before going back to college. Now I am in a position to do my own repair and fab, so your videos are such a help.
Hi. Like the cutting disc at an angle and the temporary overlap tack welds to hold repair panel in place hints. Shows the wisdom that experience brings.
This is just in time for me finding your video ...as lm working on a classic car 1959 bmc Riley 1.5 , your work is Perfect ! your an artist in your profession sir. thanks . just subbed
I... AM... COMPLETELY... STUNNED!!! Thank you SO much for such a comprehensive instructional. I am a mechanically inclined and artistically inclined person, but doing body work (welding sheet metal) intimidates me. You add to my confidence level! I have a 2009 Chevy Cobalt that is starting to get a little crusty around the bottoms of doors and rocker panels. I HATE THAT!!! LOL Cheers!
They say that rounded corners are stronger under high stress areas, Airplane windows, and less likely to crack under. But for a door patch.. its a non issue. Excellent video, I feel like a pro now!
There’s no one on earth that sees as much rust as a Newfoundlander. Thats why I find it amazing you find these old cars there still good enough to work on. Or maybe they’re from the mainland. In any case I like seeing rust treated right, as you do.
nice work -- wish I had this information thirty years ago -- would have made my van restoration go a lot faster and smoother , once again excellent presentation.
That butt weld/ 45 degree angle trick is magic. Had I only known about it a week ago I could have save myself a few hours of reworking the mess I made by cutting at 90 degrees. Much appreciated!
Great work Sir. I have been losing the War with time and rust on a 1972 Jeepster Commando. A few years ago I was almost ready for paint, and now I am back to cutting and welding. Guess that weld through primer wasnt dont right because my new Rockker panels are full of rust... You have inspired me to get back to it.. Thanks and looking forward to your next videos
Thanks for the lesson I learnt loads in 20 mjnutes much appreciated. I'll use your technique in my next build. I used to tig every thing after mig tacking but you get to much heat warpage.
Ready to tackle the inner-outer door lowers combo on A 60 C-10 "Knee Knocker". Always learning. Like the 45 degrees cut for a tighter but gap and will be pre rolling my lower skin . Love the old school work. Lots of fab tips I have picked up.
Thank you for another great video Fitzee. I am starting a complete restoration of an old DND 1995 Chevy Suburban and your tricks are going to come in handy. I just moved to a place in Northern Ontario and have shop space galore. Now mind you , I can't draw my own name but I can build it out of wood or steel but your experience speaks volumes! Keep up the great work:)
After watching, learning and seeing the results, now I walk at a 45 degree angle. Looks like a Datsun 240, 260 or 280Z. 1 of 3 techs at the only dealer, the service manager offered 5 cent per flat rate hour for each of these new 8 test. Took them all and became an NIASE Master Tech and got 40 cents per flat rate increase in pay. Considering a good Tech was earning $6.40 per FRH, but customer pay was only $24.00 per hour. I still own a 69 Roadster that was the grandfather of the entire “Z” car line and design cues. Thanks soo much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Subscribed!
Sir, one word describes your skills and subject(s) you teach us to do with confidence. "AWESOME," thanks for this session. Looking forward to the next Class. Regards, Bert
Just found your channel. And I love the way you do your metal work, I've got a lot to do on my car and I hope I can try to transfer some of what you do to make it half as good as the work you do.
I disagree with you sir - it is not good, it is GREAT work. I really enjoy your channel, your sharing of tips and tricks and appreciate your expertise. Thank you very much.
That was very helpful. I was actually going to change both the rusty doors on my '81 635csi, but after watching that I think I'll have a go at rescuing them! Many thanks 👍
Thank you again I absolutely love your trick of overlapping then cut off did it today for the first time on the trunk of my 88 ss Monte Carlo it worked great wow I’m speechless thank you 😊thank you 👍 thank you 😊 😊😊😊
I've been watching your videos. Stumbled across them tonight looking for some help and thank you. I'm about to be attacking the whole lower body on my daughters 1980 c20 and it needs a lot but I'm no longer overwhelmed and know I can nail it out. From a Cape Bretoner in Alberta... thank you sir 🤘🏼
Fitzee. I’ve just come across your channel recently and I subscribed after the first video I saw. Excellent information, Your a great teacher. I don’t have a problem with your accent, My Father in-law is a proud Newfoundlander too. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Ontario.
Your videos are helping my 62 Apache project a lot, so much so I'd send a couple dollars if you had the $Thanks button enabled? I also noted that the door from the car looks to only weight 8-10 pounds, or less, where my 62 Chevy Trucks doors weight 50+ lbs, lol.
For years I welded sheet metal fighting warpage & blowing holes but using your method of spot weld then cool with air hose has eliminated those problems. Also cutting short passes & welding as you go is great method to keep everything lined up.
I always understand you Fitzzy, in fact I am turning into you. My son said to me what happening here dad. I said I will cut it off after the fact. Great video content once again I watch all your videos and learn so much.
i was a bit unsure about fixing the doors on my old vw golf until i seen you working on youre door ,,just bought a plazma cutter and i have a mig welder ,,i will send some pics ,,, from co kerry,, ireland ,,,
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Great advice. My 3 biggest takeaways were: 1- overlap the patch panel on top of the existing panel and use it to support the patch while welding. 2 - use lots of small spot welds and cool between welds. 3 - cut the gap between the panels at a 45 deg to minimize the gap.
Friends ask how I am able to do high quality rust repair as an untrained amateur. It is because I pay attention to experts like yourself and adapt their best practices. Thanks for the helpful tips! Your tips make my work look professional!
It's like a masters level training in metal fabrication.
more like PHD
Every now and then I bump in to a gem of a channel. Thanks for the tips from years of experience. Working on a 1970 firebird. Not too much rust on it but this will help greatly
And this is what you call a Professional. Excellent work, thank goodness there are folks like you.
I've been rewatching a lot of your past videos and I'm still as impressed as I was the first time I saw them,still the BEST channel on the tube...
Man I'd love to hang out in your workshop and learn all of this trickery! Fantastic work sir! Very professional results.
Fitzee,
Your no nonsense , straight to the point style of metal work is so very refreshing. I have been metal working for 42 years , & I enjoy the way you share with us, tips & tricks you have learned / developed.
I also enjoy the way you use common tools , to make your parts.This is the way I have had to do for most of my life. No $$ wasted on gimmicky tools. You show it can be done, with talent . Which you have.
Thanks again for great content & down to earth common sense metal work.
I'm pouring over your videos. I've just acquired my grandfather's last work truck (1968 Mercury) which I haven't seen in over 40 years since it was sold (has gone through several owners since) when he had a stroke. She's rough, but still mostly all there: There's surprisingly enough left to work with. I loved this man to death, and am looking forward - although a bit scared of screwing it up - to bringing this truck, which I last rode in as a child listening to the hum of the bias ply tires wondering how he knew what gear to select - back to life. I'm 53 now, and he's been gone since '82 when I was 14. I'm no slouch at metal burning, but this is a labour of love, and so .. an entirely different level. Just want you to know that it will be your tips and tricks that will help me bring this piece of priceless childhood memory back to life. It'll be a journey .. but with your vid's I will drive this truck to work before I'm 55. Thanks Fitz.
Your so welcome. I love these stories. Keep us posted
Where was this man 40 years ago when I was working old cars. It is so simple when you have the knowledge, great videos i enjoy watching them.
I have just recently discovered your videos and you have significantly improved my fabbing and patch welding !
I've been doing this type of work for years and never knew about the 45 degree cuts and over lapping panel trick, so thanks a ton
Brilliant, a true craftsman. I have one small request could we please see more of the cutting, welding and grinding. Thanks.
This video was so packed with great tips that I had to rewind a couple times! Thanks for sharing.
G'day from Australia. Great tips Fitzee. Good to see real world examples of solving problems. You explain it very clearly and your accent is no problem to me
all well said, and agreed.
You just nj
This channel is consistently an incredible wealth of information! I had to pause the video to type this because I was about to miss another awesome tip!
All my many years as a body man I've been looking for a better way and never really found a method I liked...until now. You are one smart hombre my man!!
All I can say is thank you for putting your knowledge and experience out there for all of us to learn from and do better work on our projects.
Thanks for another great lesson ! I’m one of the guys who always has a hard time waiting for metal to cool…..it’s hard to not keep going, but, I’m learning to go slow and it actually saves me time in the long run, less problems, less filler, less grinding and less sanding.
Love your work sir, would love to see more rust repair uploads. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for the awsome videos. Please keep them coming. You're leaving a legacy of teachings that millions will watch until everything is made of plastic!
Great video as usual, you have the best instructions I have seen on TH-cam. Keep the videos coming. Love your work.
My friend, you are a true craftsman, I have watched many of your videos and each one has taught me more than I could ever imagine. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your experience and explaining. Been doing rust for too many years and a bit burned out on doing it. Your vid gave me a good kick in the butt and i went out and built a complete lower patch panel for below the tail light on my 56 chevy....nothing was available that was any good. So i just cut it apart and used your methods of 45 cuts and welding and cutting. Came out better than anything on the market and even dressed both sides...looks factory. Now to the dreaded splice down the middle of the rear quarter panel.....thanks👍👍👍👍
I'm glad that you were a suggested watch. It's been 20 years since I've done any serious bodywork but I'm getting back in there. Your videos are good and helpful. Thanks 😊
Just watching this one video, I learnt so much,and feel more confident about tackling the repairs on my own car, it is like being an apprentice again and watching one of the older craftsmen carefully showing me how to work
Thanks Fitzee ,you are the greatest teacher ever,and a real master craftsman in metal
I still go back and have a look at past videos and they're still as informative as the first time, tips are always good Tony, great job 👏 👍
I just pulled a 1967 Impala SS into the garage for restoration. Your videos will save untold hours of work! This will be my 5th frame off restore maybe by number 10 I'll be half as good as you.
This is great! These tips are useful to anyone without all the special tools that I do not have. I have a 1969 F100 project that I can definitely work on this using your tips. Thanks so much.
I recently discovered your videos! I’m a hobby mechanic and just recently wanted to get into welding and fabrication. Your videos are a Godsend. Well explained, great tips and all around you keep my attention. It makes me feel better tackling projects! Thanks !!!!
Got a door on my van that needs this treatment...You have given me some inspiration and a little bit of confidence to have a real go at it...many thanks..B-)
I've been contemplating what to do with my Buick Regal passenger door bottom and trunk bottom edge for years now. You have given me the confidence to tackle it my self now and I'm looking forward to it now. Thank you for being so generous sharing your knowledge sir!
I've learned so much from your videos, very glad I found your channel, the years of experience definitely shows. You make things so easy to understand
Just found your channel Fitzee, sweet technique you have, rings like a bell.
Having done a 'bit' of rusted panel part replacement in the 90's on a 70's Mazda and Toyota...
Using what I had, which was Oxy... Living with a small generator.
Oh boy, did I have some heat effects!
I now have mig & TIG, And another rusty vehicle, and I live in town!
Boy, the neighbours are gonna loove me!
Subscribed!
that 45 cutting is such a good idea, i will definately be using that, cheers mate.
Great explanations and I love your old world accent. Your speaking voice reminds me of my grandparents and their friends. I'm 2nd generation.
I took body repair at the GM training center in the 70's and only did body work for a few months before going back to college. Now I am in a position to do my own repair and fab, so your videos are such a help.
Hi. Like the cutting disc at an angle and the temporary overlap tack welds to hold repair panel in place hints. Shows the wisdom that experience brings.
Weld as you go is an excellent tip when repairing the door bottom - so many great tips in this video
This is just in time for me finding your video ...as lm working on a classic car 1959 bmc Riley 1.5 , your work is Perfect ! your an artist in your profession sir. thanks . just subbed
I... AM... COMPLETELY... STUNNED!!! Thank you SO much for such a comprehensive instructional. I am a mechanically inclined and artistically inclined person, but doing body work (welding sheet metal) intimidates me. You add to my confidence level! I have a 2009 Chevy Cobalt that is starting to get a little crusty around the bottoms of doors and rocker panels. I HATE THAT!!! LOL Cheers!
Fitzee you're the man! You must be a newfy with that accent! I love it!
How does this man not have 100k followers though honestly???
He’s getting there quickly.
They say that rounded corners are stronger under high stress areas, Airplane windows, and less likely to crack under. But for a door patch.. its a non issue. Excellent video, I feel like a pro now!
There’s no one on earth that sees as much rust as a Newfoundlander. Thats why I find it amazing you find these old cars there still good enough to work on. Or maybe they’re from the mainland. In any case I like seeing rust treated right, as you do.
nice work -- wish I had this information thirty years ago -- would have made my van restoration go a lot faster and smoother , once again excellent presentation.
That butt weld/ 45 degree angle trick is magic. Had I only known about it a week ago I could have save myself a few hours of reworking the mess I made by cutting at 90 degrees. Much appreciated!
Great work Sir. I have been losing the War with time and rust on a 1972 Jeepster Commando. A few years ago I was almost ready for paint, and now I am back to cutting and welding. Guess that weld through primer wasnt dont right because my new Rockker panels are full of rust... You have inspired me to get back to it.. Thanks and looking forward to your next videos
Thanks for the lesson I learnt loads in 20 mjnutes much appreciated. I'll use your technique in my next build. I used to tig every thing after mig tacking but you get to much heat warpage.
Great videos Tony. You explain your techniques very well. Glad I found them.
Ready to tackle the inner-outer door lowers combo on A 60 C-10 "Knee Knocker". Always learning. Like the 45 degrees cut for a tighter but gap and will be pre rolling my lower skin . Love the old school work. Lots of fab tips I have picked up.
Thank you for another great video Fitzee. I am starting a complete restoration of an old DND 1995 Chevy Suburban and your tricks are going to come in handy. I just moved to a place in Northern Ontario and have shop space galore. Now mind you , I can't draw my own name but I can build it out of wood or steel but your experience speaks volumes! Keep up the great work:)
After watching, learning and seeing the results, now I walk at a 45 degree angle.
Looks like a Datsun 240, 260 or 280Z. 1 of 3 techs at the only dealer, the service manager offered 5 cent per flat rate hour for each of these new 8 test. Took them all and became an NIASE Master Tech and got 40 cents per flat rate increase in pay. Considering a good Tech was earning $6.40 per FRH, but customer pay was only $24.00 per hour. I still own a 69 Roadster that was the grandfather of the entire “Z” car line and design cues.
Thanks soo much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Subscribed!
You make it look easy to do it properly,have trip planned to Newfoundland for June it may not happen
thanks Fitzee , i have to do the door bottoms on my 51 3100. this has been a BIG help
Wonderful video. I was thinking about cutting off bottom of my C-10 door to fix rust and you showed the simplest way. Thank you
Sir, one word describes your skills and subject(s) you teach us to do with confidence. "AWESOME," thanks for this session. Looking forward to the next Class. Regards, Bert
Just found your channel. And I love the way you do your metal work, I've got a lot to do on my car and I hope I can try to transfer some of what you do to make it half as good as the work you do.
I disagree with you sir - it is not good, it is GREAT work. I really enjoy your channel, your sharing of tips and tricks and appreciate your expertise. Thank you very much.
Awesome tips my buddy, just bought a welder to fix my frame in my truck getting allot of good tips from thank you
Well explained. Thanks for your time
That was very helpful. I was actually going to change both the rusty doors on my '81 635csi, but after watching that I think I'll have a go at rescuing them! Many thanks 👍
This is so great and once you started using the tri pod it got reaaaaaaly gtreat, this is one of my favorite how to video Thank you Fitzee
I done no repairs YET, but You have given great techniques
Thank you again I absolutely love your trick of overlapping then cut off did it today for the first time on the trunk of my 88 ss Monte Carlo it worked great wow I’m speechless thank you 😊thank you 👍 thank you 😊 😊😊😊
I've been watching your videos. Stumbled across them tonight looking for some help and thank you. I'm about to be attacking the whole lower body on my daughters 1980 c20 and it needs a lot but I'm no longer overwhelmed and know I can nail it out. From a Cape Bretoner in Alberta... thank you sir 🤘🏼
Lovely work! The approach is everything. Masterful!
Fitzee.
I’ve just come across your channel recently and I subscribed after the first video I saw. Excellent information, Your a great teacher. I don’t have a problem with your accent, My Father in-law is a proud Newfoundlander too. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Ontario.
Just come across this guy. He is a great teacher.
Again, a very very nice educational episode...it really helps me with my restauration projects ! Thx Fitzee
Just brilliant..... ! So glad I found this, thanks Fitzee!
Nice to see someone explain its not the rust you see,its the rust you dont
Thank you so much, I’m a beginner and your videos are so informative, and your techniques are amazing.
I would like to see the video of your grinder gaurd modification. I love watching your videos, you Sir are a master!!!
Best sheet metal welding tips ever watched now subscribed and waiting for more content
Thanks for passing on your knowledge
I’m so glad I found this. I’ll be doing a similar repair on my 04 ram 2500 this weekend! Now I have some great info so that I don’t screw it up!
When welding door bottoms and corners , can you show us what the inside seams looks like , backside penetration. Thanks.
Your videos are helping my 62 Apache project a lot, so much so I'd send a couple dollars if you had the $Thanks button enabled?
I also noted that the door from the car looks to only weight 8-10 pounds, or less, where my 62 Chevy Trucks doors weight 50+ lbs, lol.
Wow lots of good tips and just in time for me. I have a '01 Dodge I am repairing to resell and a '66 IH pick-up I am repairing to drive.
Another great training video with exellent advice.Thank you for the training.
Every video you post, I'm amazed. Fantastic work! I hope I'm one day able to do things like this.
As an Irishman I understood you perfectly. I think your ancestors were from county limerick ;-) Thanks for your videos. They are a great resource. 👍🏻
I have to replace the lower door skin on the left driver side and your videos on this will be a great help thumbs up 👍
Nice job, good explanations, like your tricks to make it easier, loved it
Your videos are so good man. I can’t stop talking about them
Yep, that "pinhole" is the "tip of the iceberg". Great fix. Unbelievable !
You do beautiful work, thank you for sharing your years of knowledge .
Great tips, I'm learning a lot from your videos. Thank you.
Excellent work, you cover all the bases.
For years I welded sheet metal fighting warpage & blowing holes but using your method of spot weld then cool with air hose has eliminated those problems. Also cutting short passes & welding as you go is great method to keep everything lined up.
This is the one I really wanted to see fitz,awesome work friend,very helpful.
Hey Fitzee. I understood you perfectly, LOL.
Great video, and thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Your videos are the best, thank you for your years of knowledge.
Awesome video! You should be a teacher you have a great attitude! I could listen to you all day it’s a thumbs up from me 👍👍👍
I always understand you Fitzzy, in fact I am turning into you. My son said to me what happening here dad. I said I will cut it off after the fact. Great video content once again I watch all your videos and learn so much.
Who said cant teach a old dog new tricks! Thank u! Very talented!
Excellent! I could have definitely used those techniques on a few of my doors. I will definitely use them in the future.
great job ,,,sound like a proper irishman ,,,👍👍👍
i was a bit unsure about fixing the doors on my old vw golf until i seen you working on youre door ,,just bought a plazma cutter and i have a mig welder ,,i will send some pics ,,, from co kerry,, ireland ,,,
This was really helpful thank you man 👍 you are a pro I've got to fix the door bottoms on my 78 ford truck the inside lip is rusted and coming apart
I'm a beginner on this. Just i hope one day I can be good as you sir.. Perfect work
Fantastic advice and very easy to follow, one thing, how do yet get the offcut out of the door bottom?
I removed the end section before I add the skin then I just cut and butt and remove from inside.
I Really appreciate your work and knowledge! Thank you for sharing!
You're quick and to the point, these are great teaching videos'