Fitzee your fabricating skills are totally amazing and showing how to replace the rusted out panels and making them from scratch and taking time to fit says it all thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
It's a pleasure watching you solve these issues with ease, another great learning opportunity for guys like me who are trying to expand their knowledge of metal shaping, beautiful work as always Tony, looking forward to the next one
experience helps a LOT - but I dove in and redid the rear door/fender area on a car...it's quite a lot of fun to take bits of left over sheet metal and a hammer and a vice and some pliers and recreate the missing/rusted parts and when you're done grinding it really looks like it was never replaced. I'm not ready to build my dream car, but I am no longer afraid of rust!
I have to say, I never much liked the original boot lid on that car, but once I saw how you fixed it, I like it a lot now. Thanks for showing us how you did it.
If there is one overriding lesson I've learned from you, Tony, it's patience - your attention to detail and skillset is fantastic to watch. I love your work. 👍
Man what a lot of work. I was sitting in my recliner with headphones on and had dozed off till you dived into that trunk with that ziz wheel. I am very much awake now...
Thank you very much for sharing your amazing skills. I am restoring a 1936 chevy, and your videos have given me the confidence to do the sheet metal myself.
That is so amazing, brother. Great work on this project. Can not wait to apply what I have learned. The wife and I just found a 71 Mustang mach 1 351C C6 car. So it's now home,lol. Do not know many car guys that can walk away from this car.
the way you break down how you solve the compound angles and curves it simplifies the process so much thanks for going over the minute details on that classic
Your a man with a plan! I’m so impressed with your work.That was alot of time! About two days to me and thinking chair time! Tony thank you sir for showing us these things!
Those trunk lid corners must have been the most complex fabrication you've ever done. Glad it was you doing it, it would be above my pay grade to take on something like that!
Just found your channel and it's AWESOME (not yelling, just expressing strong sentiment). I got my hands on a 1950 Willys wagon that needs quite a bit of body work. After many hours of searching this platform I started to get discouraged because I don't have any of the fancy tools (english wheel, shrinking stump, stretching hammers etc.) You are a true craftsman Sir. Thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge with people who love the work but don't have a restoration shop.
Tony, talk about variety, You showed us all kinds of ways to solve panel building and fitment. The video may be long, but a pleasure to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing your Tips with us.👍👍❤
Thanks this fills me full of confidence when taking on body repair jobs on my classic car I suggest buying a boot or rear trunk that needs repairing and just have a go to build up your skills♥️😎🇬🇧
BTW, I do some metal shaping with larger panels. I watch all your videos, even though some shapers wouldn't consider them to be the "right" way. I am not of the same mindset and have learned a ton of tricks from you. Thanks.
I’ve been waiting for this one, I knew the corners were gonna be a nightmare with those compound curves and rolls. You handled it very well with nothing to really go off of but old non symmetrical bodywork 👍
The toughest project known to mankind; you are a true craftsman. BEST VIDYA ON THE WEB! How did they build a male and female die to match at the factory to stamp one giant piece of sheet metal? - lord had mercy.
when skill is shown to outshine the cnc mega tool workshops and somehow i detect well it takes the time it takes attitude but the job is done right much respect Fitzee !!!!!
thanks to you I had the courage to tackle some metal work on a car. It's just as easy as you make it look - try it, try again, etc. experience helps, i got much better as I went along. What you failed to mention is how dirty the shop gets from all the grinding cutting and sanding!
I'm at 4:00 minutes in. This is going to be fascinating! Every video of yours I'm locking in on how you go about solving major issues. Thanks for these great fab videos!
Years ago I did some similar fab work on curved edges like you did here. I folded the metal around the edges making small cuts that were difficult to get a nice appearance. The way you did it makes it look factory in appearance. Thanks for sharing . I have a few project where I can use this information. Very well done!
Making the panels on the car is the way to go, it ensures that the panels actually fit. It's right up there with mock up. Otherwise you end up with fitment issues. I'm working on a 69 sport satellite on my channel, nothing fits right, many cuts and corrections had to be made. Also have a 55 pontiac hotrod in the cue to come in soon. The rear quarters were done in the early 80's and in no way meet the doors. Gonna be lots of cutting and rearranging on that one. Thanks for sharing how you do it Fitzee, great channel, your content is very helpful, there's a handful of channels that have really increased my game and yours is at the top of the list. Thank you 👍
Excellent job! I like your way of making the folded factory style edges as opposed to the 3/16" rod that a lot of other fabricators use. Gives it a better finished look and fit.
You Sir are the TOP metal workers out of the dozens on youtube along with bad Chad and Carl Fisher that can perfect panel building without the use of big corporation machines and tools… I did my first 4 to 2 door conversion 55 210 and complete floor replacement with perfect results thank you 3 experts!!! Done at my home garage with in 100 hours invested and enjoying everything minute and to the amazement of family!! 😊 compound curves are a fun challenge!!!
Amazing work as always Fitzee. Funny how on most old card, hoods and trunks stay open without using gas shocks and fancy mechanisms. Simple springs and rods do the trick to keep these heavy panels open.
Never ceases to amaze the things he makes without all the big shop tools
Fitzee your fabricating skills are totally amazing and showing how to replace the rusted out panels and making them from scratch and taking time to fit says it all thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
The problem with you Fitzee is that you make it look so damn easy! that's the problem with you sir! Great Job as always Fitz..keep them coming!
It's a pleasure watching you solve these issues with ease, another great learning opportunity for guys like me who are trying to expand their knowledge of metal shaping, beautiful work as always Tony, looking forward to the next one
Wow.
I couldn’t figure out how you were gonna do that.
Then you make it look easy.
I know it’s not.
You are an artist sir.
experience helps a LOT - but I dove in and redid the rear door/fender area on a car...it's quite a lot of fun to take bits of left over sheet metal and a hammer and a vice and some pliers and recreate the missing/rusted parts and when you're done grinding it really looks like it was never replaced.
I'm not ready to build my dream car, but I am no longer afraid of rust!
I have to say, I never much liked the original boot lid on that car, but once I saw how you fixed it, I like it a lot now. Thanks for showing us how you did it.
Those weld seams in the old trunk lid and the colour it was reminded me of a tortoise shell!
Trunk looks amazing, all the hard work is paying off now!
If there is one overriding lesson I've learned from you, Tony, it's patience - your attention to detail and skillset is fantastic to watch. I love your work. 👍
Man what a lot of work. I was sitting in my recliner with headphones on and had dozed off till you dived into that trunk with that ziz wheel. I am very much awake now...
Videos from Fitzee are never to long. Lots of learning moments 👌👍
Thank you very much for sharing your amazing skills.
I am restoring a 1936 chevy, and your videos have given me the confidence to do the sheet metal myself.
Fitzee keeps using that white surpluss shelving and has been for a long time. He must be sitting on a gold mine of scrap! That's awesome 👌
Magnificent bodywork Tony! Most inspiring and down to earth presentation on your videos. A sheetmetal restoration Library for grateful viewers- thanks
That was very cool to watch how you fixed the tortoise shell looks like there would be a lot of patients involved
Really appreciate your old school approach. Hard to find that these days, from the Welding Works Company.
Yippee yippee 🎉 another great upload to watch so enjoyable to watch a professional at work thank you Fitzee keep up the great work 😎
Great job Tony! I've learned so much from your channel. please keep the videos coming!
Awesome fabrication! I always learn new tricks with you. Thank you
I would love to see the shaping process itself. Amazing work
You are an artist, The one and only Fitzee.
I extra liked this video. Really drove home how to keep it simple and do a lot with a little. Thanks Fitzee
Once again, amazing work Fitzee. Great tips as always.
That lower lip was WAAAY beyond my pay grade! This man has mad skills!!!
It would be an absolute pleasure to be able to say a project of mine was touched by Tony. I wished I lived closer to you. 😅 Your a master craftsman.
Fitzee you are the best metal man around
That is so amazing, brother. Great work on this project. Can not wait to apply what I have learned. The wife and I just found a 71 Mustang mach 1 351C C6 car. So it's now home,lol. Do not know many car guys that can walk away from this car.
What a job. Doesn't look like a turtle shell anymore.
Fitzee you have got the masters touch, I never get tired of seeing it. TIPS ARE GREAT !
incredible work, such a hard panel to make and how simple you are at explaining the process , amazing!!!
Love. Your. Work. 49 to 52. Chevrolets. Cars. And. Half tons. Thanks
the way you break down how you solve the compound angles and curves it simplifies the process so much thanks for going over the minute details on that classic
Your a man with a plan! I’m so impressed with your work.That was alot of time! About two days to me and thinking chair time! Tony thank you sir for showing us these things!
Those trunk lid corners must have been the most complex fabrication you've ever done. Glad it was you doing it, it would be above my pay grade to take on something like that!
Nice job explaining and demonstrating how to fix that trunk lid - it looks great!
Just found your channel and it's AWESOME (not yelling, just expressing strong sentiment). I got my hands on a 1950 Willys wagon that needs quite a bit of body work. After many hours of searching this platform I started to get discouraged because I don't have any of the fancy tools (english wheel, shrinking stump, stretching hammers etc.) You are a true craftsman Sir. Thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge with people who love the work but don't have a restoration shop.
Alohafrom the Big Island of Hawaii, Fitzee, you do great work, lots of tricks of the trade. Thanks for the videos
Tony, talk about variety, You showed us all kinds of ways to solve panel building and fitment. The video may be long, but a pleasure to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing your Tips with us.👍👍❤
Another great transformation, sir.
And Peanut seems to be ok with the job. ;)
Thanks this fills me full of confidence when taking on body repair jobs on my classic car I suggest buying a boot or rear trunk that needs repairing and just have a go to build up your skills♥️😎🇬🇧
That one gave you a run for your money eh Fitzee. Great patients and skills.
fitzee makes it look so simple , using simple tools, but surely this job wasn't that simple to do ... 👍👍✨✨✔✔
Wow, that's some magic right there! Nice work Fitzee :)
Wow! Thanks for breaking it down.. much more manageable
BTW, I do some metal shaping with larger panels. I watch all your videos, even though some shapers wouldn't consider them to be the "right" way. I am not of the same mindset and have learned a ton of tricks from you. Thanks.
Always learn something new every video thanks for sharing your knowledge on body metal work
Fritz you're a beautiful educator ! And you are greatly appreciated ! I love your work thank you so much for taking time to share !..👍😁
Thanks to you, I've tackled all sorts of floor, trunk and lower body repairs successfully.
I’ve been waiting for this one, I knew the corners were gonna be a nightmare with those compound curves and rolls. You handled it very well with nothing to really go off of but old non symmetrical bodywork 👍
Another great video, I watch these on the TV so its like being in the shop. You are so right about the rust "it's everywhere ".
Fantastic work Fitzee. Thanks for sharing your methods with us.
WOW. Blown away again! Thanks Tony!
This is such fantastic work Fitzee - very useful for the average joker trying to have a crack in their shed :)
I am Addicted to this channel love it.. Amazing skills
The toughest project known to mankind; you are a true craftsman. BEST VIDYA ON THE WEB!
How did they build a male and female die to match at the factory to stamp one giant piece of sheet metal? - lord had mercy.
when skill is shown to outshine the cnc mega tool workshops and somehow i detect well it takes the time it takes attitude but the job is done right much respect Fitzee !!!!!
Thank you for the videos, Fritzee.
Great work again Fitzee, cars looking good!
thanks to you I had the courage to tackle some metal work on a car. It's just as easy as you make it look - try it, try again, etc. experience helps, i got much better as I went along.
What you failed to mention is how dirty the shop gets from all the grinding cutting and sanding!
You know I can make a video on that alone! Fitzees dirty shop!!lol
Using every curve on the vise, cool.👍
Binge watching your channel to help me on my 1950 Feetline Deluxe restoration.
I'm at 4:00 minutes in. This is going to be fascinating! Every video of yours I'm locking in on how you go about solving major issues. Thanks for these great fab videos!
Hey Toni, just great how you transformed the trunk lid.
Time to set the grill up for lunch. Days are starting to get more on the pleasant side. Thanks for posting and sharing your progress on the Chevy🏁
mindblowing skills as always
You sir are a wealth of knowledge
Great Work Tony!
Wow! Just incredible techniques!
But I don't always comment Bixby but I give you the thumbs up. You're awesome keep it up thank you
Your workmanship is next level, you never cease to amaze! Well worth the wait, thanks again.
Real nice job Tony looks great
Absolut amazing work .
Thank you for sharing your skills
Greetings from Germany
Yours Frank Galetzka
Lots of good work
Years ago I did some similar fab work on curved edges like you did here. I folded the metal around the edges making small cuts that were difficult to get a nice appearance. The way you did it makes it look factory in appearance. Thanks for sharing . I have a few project where I can use this information. Very well done!
Wow, she’s mint! Nice flow! ❤
That turned out really well. That was quite interesting, Thanks for taking us along on the journey.
I go crazy when i see this. 😊 wow very cool
thats the cleanest i've seen that bench of yours....
Genius, a pleasure to watch. Thanks
6 pieces . Fabulous work .
Another great video. Thank you. 👍
Making the panels on the car is the way to go, it ensures that the panels actually fit. It's right up there with mock up.
Otherwise you end up with fitment issues.
I'm working on a 69 sport satellite on my channel, nothing fits right, many cuts and corrections had to be made. Also have a 55 pontiac hotrod in the cue to come in soon. The rear quarters were done in the early 80's and in no way meet the doors. Gonna be lots of cutting and rearranging on that one.
Thanks for sharing how you do it Fitzee, great channel, your content is very helpful, there's a handful of channels that have really increased my game and yours is at the top of the list. Thank you 👍
Pure artistry !
Another great video👍
Excellent job! I like your way of making the folded factory style edges as opposed to the 3/16" rod that a lot of other fabricators use. Gives it a better finished look and fit.
As usual excellent Toney
You Sir are the TOP metal workers out of the dozens on youtube along with bad Chad and Carl Fisher that can perfect panel building without the use of big corporation machines and tools… I did my first 4 to 2 door conversion 55 210 and complete floor replacement with perfect results thank you 3 experts!!! Done at my home garage with in 100 hours invested and enjoying everything minute and to the amazement of family!! 😊 compound curves are a fun challenge!!!
Learned a lot in this one
whatever you're charging that guy...it's not enough WOW, AMAZING WORK
Brilliant 🙂 thanks for sharing Fitzee 👍
Good job Tony.
Nice work fitz. As usuall. From one older body guy to another you dont need all the fancy tools to make things look good !!!!
Amazing work as always Fitzee. Funny how on most old card, hoods and trunks stay open without using gas shocks and fancy mechanisms. Simple springs and rods do the trick to keep these heavy panels open.
Wow. Just unbelievable !
Love this channel.
Just brilliant, thanks as always for sharing your skill/knowledge fitzee 😎😎
Another great video ,thank you I really enjoyed it !!!!!
🙋🏼♂️🙌🏻Bom dia irmão obrigado por compartilhar 🙌🏻👍🏻🇧🇷
As usual, I’m stunned at what you can accomplish my man! Just fantastic.
my favorite metal magician