Great work Fitz. You were going on about a gap and it pulling when you tried to get the gap out. And I was looking at it thinking it looked perfect. Fine detail work sir!
Crusty is getting closer and closer to becoming a running,driving beast of a machine… Nice work Tony!!! It’s the little things that matter.. It’s gonna be a true work of art…
Nothing more to be said, custom projects demand trial & err. NO shame in blazin your own trail. And none better at it than Tony. Never a dull moment! THANKS FOR THE TIPS.
There is alot involved if you want it to look as close to factory as possible. You did a great job of explaining the process and walking us thru everything involved. You are a master metalman.
Hi mate, watching from down under, I watch all your videos, you go about your craft a bit like me, im 60 and have been doing tubs like that for a long time, trying to keep an original factory look, we call those mini tubs for some reason, supposedly a sneaky mod, refit brackets for rear seat panel / Parcel tray and no one notices, like vehicle inspectors haha, well done
I appreciate the look you're going for, and I also like that you're going to incorporate the brackets at the top. It goes with the factory theme that you usually use, which I think is a great idea. Looks good!
Another awesome video Tony, those pics of the other wheel tubs you’ve done are cool looking but I’m definitely liking the fact that you’re keeping Crusty as close to factory looking as possible
Very smart, saving the old wheel tubs. It will look better than the aftermarket wheel tubs. Excellent tips for sure. Thanks, Tony, for another great one.
You sure made it hard for yourself with keeping that original section to retain the original shape of the wheel tub. But no doubt you'll be pleased the the outcome and all the difficult struggling will have been worth it in the end.
So I guess you'll have to make a carboard template from the factory lip to the wheel wheel tub pinch! You may have to get the english wheel going on that piece to get the shape you'll require.That will be a tough one.Keep up the good work Tony!
I like your syle Tony. It's an incredible amount of work to keep that stock appearance, but worth it when you're done. I think for the first time I heard a little frustration in your voice, but kept right on with making that wheelwell like you want it. The project is looking great!
Hey Tony, I like the look even though it makes a lot of extra work. It makes a huge difference when people look at the finished product think they're looking at original product. Thanks from Wisconsin. We just got about 8 " of new snow!😢
I understand where you are going with these wheel tubs and it did take a bit of work to get it this far. It is going to look factory when it's done. Thanks for the tips.
Hello Tony: Crusty is not looking so crusty anymore. Keep the videos coming. I am looking forward to seeing your final paint scheme and first run down the track. 2024 for Crusty's Debut.
Looks great, man that was a lot of work. But you’re right that will look like a factory tub. And when someone see it they won’t have any idea how you did it or how much time you put into it,looks great can’t wait for the other half. Later
Good to see the snow is clearing up....The original look wheel tubs will look amazing once you completed..."Once again The tips were good and until next time "👍👍👍
Looks like that massive snowfall is finally melting with Peanut checking out the progress of the thaw. I'm sure glad we don't get snow here in Queensland Australia near the coast where we live. I saw snow once in the highlands in New South Wales and I never want to see snow again in person. When the snow starts melting, it draws the heat out of everything, including humans, so it's actually colder as the snow melts.
Hi Tony. The wheel tubs look like they were stamped out in one piece just like the factory would have done it! That will throw some people off when they see it. That's a pretty neat detail you almost never see!
Nice!!!! I made the inner rears for the Volksrod from 18ga. Broke down and got a deep throated shrinker/ stretcher. It's a good amount of work but like you said when you look at the wheel tubs, they won't look like a 55-gal drum. Since I'm not running fenders, I think it needed to be done. Looking forward to the next part!!!! As always "The tips were good!"
Another great video, Tony. Love your work! The reason the filler panel wouldn’t fit nicely to the original wheel tub, is because it was laid on top of the original piece. This gave it a larger radius than the original. When using the cut and butt, you’re forcing a larger diameter piece to try occupy the same space as the original smaller diameter piece, and so it fought you when you got so far into it.
Oh the fun I had using a Steck 20015 to can-opener out a couple complete interior rear wheel-wells from a salvage yard that didn't allow any power cutout tools, but it had to be done since only a fraction remained in a Pontiac Montana SV6 (same as Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, and Buick Terraza) The transplant looked great though. Looking at all the work to fab ‘em in the video, chiseling out some salvage wheel “tubs” may have been easier. Besides I was able to remove some hog rings to buy the fabric from a good seat to replace a worn out seat and it was only $3.99 rather than $32 for another power bucket seat.
I like the way the wheel well curves in to the frame, it makes it look like the body can come off. Not quite Pro Street, I would call it "Semi Pro Street". For the rest of the tub, you could bend a 1"x 1"sheet metal angle and snip it every inch to make it flexible and panel bond that to the inner quarter panel in position, that would give you a flange to rest on for the other filler metal and the well could be removable until you are ready to spot weld it in for good. The panel bond would make sure you don't have any distortion on the quarter and would really seal it to the body so no smoke can get through during burnouts. Great work as always, can't wait to see the finished car, gonna be a good one.
if you ask me, Tony, I think you've done one helluva job on those wheel wells, they look great, car looks totally original, therefore A+ as far as I'm concerned.
I did the same on my 62 Awd Falcon build. Kept the inner tub and added a band. I did make a new panel on the quarter side, I made the panel more vertical, so the wheel and tire can sit close and be very low with no chance of rubbing.
You'd be lost without those Clecos. I don't have any yet, but I am planning to get some after seeing how you use them to help you with the panel fitment.
Almost bit off more than you can chew, but you got it by the short hairs now... going to be some fancy tubs! Will be a lot of racers keeping their trunk lids down after they see these!
I was wondering when you were welding the overlap, where is that extra material going and was thinking that starting in the middle would be better but then you showed that wasn’t a good option as well. Very interesting metal shaping!
I like your thinking I'm not faund of the ballal look either it's lot of work what your doing but it will look a lot more natural when you get done. Later Tony
Nice work as always Tony. Are we to conclude that you will now have a couple of restless nights fighting your natural inclination on deciding whether to use a cardboard template?
Hey FITZEE ! Why not finish outer wheel house then split inner move to where you pleased with it then weld shut. An yes tht is way better looking than a flat round wheel house, will definitely throw some people off🤔 I personally like factory look. I'm curious as too how your gonna shape outer wheel house , an I did see tht 1/4 inch movement before you started tacking 51 inch widening panel Thts a pisser but you overcame an completed . Anyway Keep Em Coming !
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much better than the 45 gallon drum look, well done
Every video you do, is a clinic on keeping it simple, and getting it done right. Thank you for every video you post
Great work Fitz. You were going on about a gap and it pulling when you tried to get the gap out. And I was looking at it thinking it looked perfect. Fine detail work sir!
Very good workmanship your the skipper and you know what you’re striving for . God Bless !!!
My late brother had the 1977 corolla SR in the late 80s shiny yellow drove it years, still looking cool in 90s N.Z ha ha.
Crusty is getting closer and closer to becoming a running,driving beast of a machine… Nice work Tony!!! It’s the little things that matter.. It’s gonna be a true work of art…
incorporating the original wheel tub was an excellent choice Tony, it fits and looks perfect ... 👍🏼
Once again patience is the mantra of the day! And in the end the reward is outstanding. I could watch all day Tony! Nothing less than amazing. 😊
At the 27 min mark you can see a man getting every penny's worth out of a Zip disk... A man after my own heart!
I like 👍🏻 the 19 minute - “ more weight for the wheelie ! “ ….. all the work and passion will pay off at the track and perhaps your driveway !😮
Nothing more to be said, custom projects demand trial & err. NO shame in blazin your own trail. And none better at it than Tony. Never a dull moment!
THANKS FOR THE TIPS.
Thanks for sharing your skills Tony. It's always nice to follow along as you go through your thought process to solve fabrication issues.
your attention to detail is very much appreciated.
There is alot involved if you want it to look as close to factory as possible. You did a great job of explaining the process and walking us thru everything involved. You are a master metalman.
Hi mate, watching from down under, I watch all your videos, you go about your craft a bit like me, im 60 and have been doing tubs like that for a long time, trying to keep an original factory look, we call those mini tubs for some reason, supposedly a sneaky mod, refit brackets for rear seat panel /
Parcel tray and no one notices, like vehicle inspectors haha, well done
I appreciate the look you're going for, and I also like that you're going to incorporate the brackets at the top. It goes with the factory theme that you usually use, which I think is a great idea. Looks good!
Another awesome video Tony, those pics of the other wheel tubs you’ve done are cool looking but I’m definitely liking the fact that you’re keeping Crusty as close to factory looking as possible
Very smart, saving the old wheel tubs. It will look better than the aftermarket wheel tubs. Excellent tips for sure. Thanks, Tony, for another great one.
You sure made it hard for yourself with keeping that original section to retain the original shape of the wheel tub. But no doubt you'll be pleased the the outcome and all the difficult struggling will have been worth it in the end.
Great to see how a cut-n-but grows when one side drops in, and how a master deals with it!
That's the kind of stuff that makes people as how it was done. Good stuff.
Another master class Tony , thank you so much you never disappoint !!!
So I guess you'll have to make a carboard template from the factory lip to the wheel wheel tub pinch! You may have to get the english wheel going on that piece to get the shape you'll require.That will be a tough one.Keep up the good work Tony!
Congrats on 150K Tony!
I like your syle Tony. It's an incredible amount of work to keep that stock appearance, but worth it when you're done. I think for the first time I heard a little frustration in your voice, but kept right on with making that wheelwell like you want it. The project is looking great!
Very clever how you brought it all together. Awesome work on Crusty. The tips were good
Hey Tony, I like the look even though it makes a lot of extra work. It makes a huge difference when people look at the finished product think they're looking at original product. Thanks from Wisconsin. We just got about 8 " of new snow!😢
Amazing work. This is something you will be proud of it is simply amazing.
Excellent work Tony you Definitely go the extra mile Looks great
Another great video a lot of information as well thank you for sharing well done sir Tony
Looks like factory. Enjoying the build.
Amazing, you are are a true professional and care about the outcome whether it can be seen or not.
I understand where you are going with these wheel tubs and it did take a bit of work to get it this far. It is going to look factory when it's done. Thanks for the tips.
fabricating that wheelwell is an exam for a graduating sheet metal worker.
very nice artistic work.
very instructive video
Another great program Fitzee. Take care and stay safe 👍.
Another great Video, I've been watching all along, from Strum Wisconsin!
Hello Tony: Crusty is not looking so crusty anymore. Keep the videos coming.
I am looking forward to seeing your final paint scheme and first run down the track. 2024 for Crusty's Debut.
I wanted to convince him to paint it the factory blue, but no dice so far.
Looks great, man that was a lot of work. But you’re right that will look like a factory tub. And when someone see it they won’t have any idea how you did it or how much time you put into it,looks great can’t wait for the other half. Later
Good to see the snow is clearing up....The original look wheel tubs will look amazing once you completed..."Once again The tips were good and until next time "👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing with us today.
Saves a lot of work recycling the old metal. But you did fight with it. Looks awesome.
Tony that’s going to look classy! Nice job I hate seeing the barrels for wheels. Cheap and easy but.
Exelant work Tony ! Love your videos !
Great work, and I agree with your barrel tub assessment, that looks much more professional!
Looks like that massive snowfall is finally melting with Peanut checking out the progress of the thaw. I'm sure glad we don't get snow here in Queensland Australia near the coast where we live. I saw snow once in the highlands in New South Wales and I never want to see snow again in person. When the snow starts melting, it draws the heat out of everything, including humans, so it's actually colder as the snow melts.
I’d love to never endure another Canadian winter . I’ve never even visited somewhere that doesn’t get snow .
Neat work again Fitzee , very well done!
Hi Tony. The wheel tubs look like they were stamped out in one piece just like the factory would have done it! That will throw some people off when they see it. That's a pretty neat detail you almost never see!
Nice!!!! I made the inner rears for the Volksrod from 18ga. Broke down and got a deep throated shrinker/ stretcher. It's a good amount of work but like you said when you look at the wheel tubs, they won't look like a 55-gal drum. Since I'm not running fenders, I think it needed to be done. Looking forward to the next part!!!! As always "The tips were good!"
Worth watching this episode several times again! I was riveted!!
Another great video, Tony. Love your work! The reason the filler panel wouldn’t fit nicely to the original wheel tub, is because it was laid on top of the original piece. This gave it a larger radius than the original. When using the cut and butt, you’re forcing a larger diameter piece to try occupy the same space as the original smaller diameter piece, and so it fought you when you got so far into it.
Good entertainment From Arizona 😎💪🇺🇸
Nice piece of fabrication well done
Oh the fun I had using a Steck 20015 to can-opener out a couple complete interior rear wheel-wells from a salvage yard that didn't allow any power cutout tools, but it had to be done since only a fraction remained in a Pontiac Montana SV6 (same as Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, and Buick Terraza) The transplant looked great though. Looking at all the work to fab ‘em in the video, chiseling out some salvage wheel “tubs” may have been easier.
Besides I was able to remove some hog rings to buy the fabric from a good seat to replace a worn out seat and it was only $3.99 rather than $32 for another power bucket seat.
Hi Fitzee`s wow well this is as would call it a masterpiece of metal fabrikation 👍🏻💪🏻👏🍀🛠cq forming.Greetings.Hubertus🙏🏻🇳🇱🇳🇴🍀👍🏻☮
I like the way the wheel well curves in to the frame, it makes it look like the body can come off. Not quite Pro Street, I would call it "Semi Pro Street". For the rest of the tub, you could bend a 1"x 1"sheet metal angle and snip it every inch to make it flexible and panel bond that to the inner quarter panel in position, that would give you a flange to rest on for the other filler metal and the well could be removable until you are ready to spot weld it in for good. The panel bond would make sure you don't have any distortion on the quarter and would really seal it to the body so no smoke can get through during burnouts. Great work as always, can't wait to see the finished car, gonna be a good one.
Awesome work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Tony! I love to watch the precision and the way you deal with difficulties. Patience of Job I suspect...😁
I watch your shows for inspiration. I plan on doing the same thing on my 1973 Mach 1 IRS wide body build.
if you ask me, Tony, I think you've done one helluva job on those wheel wells, they look great, car looks totally original, therefore A+ as far as I'm concerned.
Lots of planning and test fits, good tips
Hey I just noticed, 150k. Congratulations!
Thanks Fitzie appreciate your candid way of coming across!
I did the same on my 62 Awd Falcon build. Kept the inner tub and added a band. I did make a new panel on the quarter side, I made the panel more vertical, so the wheel and tire can sit close and be very low with no chance of rubbing.
I stumbled onto your channel a couple weeks ago, I love your Falcon build !
YAHTZEEEEE.....like that you kept it stock looking nice work too.,...💯 😆👍🙏 ...
Another home run in my book!
Looks a lot better rounded than square edges, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Great vision! Thank you Fitzee!!
Great job looks fantastic I appreciate you taking the time to post your videos .
Great video tony i like how you want a tub with class. Not 55 gallon drum tub. Great job. Crusty gonna look great when done
You'd be lost without those Clecos. I don't have any yet, but I am planning to get some after seeing how you use them to help you with the panel fitment.
great work as usual. You're the Master !
Very enjoyable video!👌👌👌
Almost bit off more than you can chew, but you got it by the short hairs now... going to be some fancy tubs! Will be a lot of racers keeping their trunk lids down after they see these!
That's a lotta work Tony.
I was wondering when you were welding the overlap, where is that extra material going and was thinking that starting in the middle would be better but then you showed that wasn’t a good option as well. Very interesting metal shaping!
I like your thinking I'm not faund of the ballal look either it's lot of work what your doing but it will look a lot more natural when you get done. Later Tony
It's a bitch being a perfectionist , but ya wants what ya wants , ya gotta live with it !
Alot of work. Looks good
All those little details are why I subscribe.
Great video thanks Tony 🙂
I miss the Canadian Tire hat! 😂
👍 patience is a virtue 🥰
Lot of work, looks great!
I learned to much today thanks Fitzee.
The tips were good!
It’s gonna be awesome 👍😎👍
I’m rewatching P1 and then P2. I did it with the floor pans/trans tunnel, marathon time.
kick ass work !
love ur work ur the best thank u
I’m always saying “Don’t get to far ahead, do this bit first” Thanks..
A nice job t say the least !
Looks great Fitzee.
Nice work as always Tony. Are we to conclude that you will now have a couple of restless nights fighting your natural inclination on deciding whether to use a cardboard template?
Hahaha. Wait till next video on this.. lol
Hey FITZEE ! Why not finish outer wheel house then split inner move to where you pleased with it then weld shut. An yes tht is way better looking than a flat round wheel house, will definitely throw some people off🤔 I personally like factory look. I'm curious as too how your gonna shape outer wheel house , an I did see tht 1/4 inch movement before you started tacking 51 inch widening panel Thts a pisser but you overcame an completed . Anyway
Keep Em Coming !
Good Job Tony it looks like you have done this many times before. 😎👍
thanks fitzee as always the tips are good
Looks good!
Just like my mazda rx3 that I'm doing now but I have summit wheel tubs. Awesome work! What band is your music?
TH-cam library of music
the tips ARE good.
How did I only just noticed that your left-handed? I like how even with all your millions your shops just like a regular guys shop😂
Millions!! Hahaha. Your funny.