From Rust to Restored with simple tools
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2023
- Repairing one of the rusty door bottoms on Crusty, my 1978 Toyota Corolla. Showing how I builds simple pieces with basic tools. and reskin the bottom of the door.
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I've realized these aren't just videos of a guy fixing up cars, these are true reference for anyone needing help and information on how to do things right, another great example of doing things the easy way ends with better results than most guys with 100k tools, beautiful work again Tony, awesome job as always.
That is EXACTLY how I use these videos 😂 I have a similar project in my garage, so I use these for tips and tricks every time
Same for me, the cut and butt trick has made things alot easier
You always make it look easy. I really appreciate your detailed steps to make a complicated corner look easy when made in several small pieces. You are a master craftsman. I a hands on learner, but I with a little practice I could do this by referring back to your video. Looking forward to a finished car ripping up the track/street. Following up from Idaho.
I'm 60 years old. My first car was a 1969 Mustang. I restored Mustangs as a hobby until 2002. Since them I have restored them full time for a living. I've sold Mustangs to people all over the world. I completely disassemble the cars and make every piece like new or better. Paint and body are my specialty. My goal is perfection and I come real close. That's not to sound like I'm bragging it's just absolutely true. I thought I knew about everything there is to know about sheet metal work until I ran across Fitzees's. I feel really stupid when I see some of his "tips". I know it's impossible but if there was a way to go back in time and see his videos 20 yeas ago, I would pay thousands of dollars because it would save me thousands. I guess you live and learn and I have learned a LOT from Fritzee. Keep up the good work friend!
Lord! You can make these repairs look easy. I know it won't be quite so easy when I attempt it, but I'm sure that I can do it. Before Your videos I would have tackled the job, but I would have been scared of it. Your logical approach to all these repairs has really upped my confidence!
Oh happy day, the Fitz Meister is back.❤😊😅😂
I’ve come to realize you’re a freaking metal working genius! I learn so much watching you. No fear now to tackle projects I wouldn’t have dreamed of trying before. Break it down into simple steps and then voila, job done. Thanks man for the educational experience.
Makes me smile, thinking of somebody in 50 or 100 years time taking that door apart and wondering how and why it says "78 Toyota door bottom" 😅
I found this video to be one of the best ones showing off your skills - with incredible fabrication repair techniques, using basic tools and patience. Thanks!
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Awesome use of metal Tony, you are always thinking outside the box. It don't look factory, it's better than factory.
Always a masterclass watching you work. Makes me excited to have a go at the rust work I've been dreading on my projects.
Cheers
I'm so happy to see something from crusty again I hope there's more to come
Best thing about fitzy is not just the process, but the fact that he makes us realize how much satisfaction you can get from solving a problem yourself with what you have on hand…not how much money you throw at it!
Glad you are back Tony....been missing you.
Totally amazing! Great work Tony, a work of art, with regular tools! You're a very talented man. Thank you very much!😊
You are just good at this body work, and never get bent out of shape with this complicated shapes. You are my hero in body work.
AWSOME and just in time cause that's what I was just getting ready to do to mine. Love how you take a big problem and turn it into an easy - easyer one. you make them simple. Please don't stop showing us how to do this stuff so much easyer..
Tony's rust repair of Crusty managed to produce 13# of future steel for other projects. Nothing is wasted in his shop!
Tony. You're truly are the best. Thank you for another great video.
Very well done, simple, easy instructions. Enjoy watching you work. Thanks for sharing.
mate you
are a legend love ya work
Thank you Sir!! Amazing craftsmanship, and great tips from a true master of the craft. Always learn A LOT from your videos!
Hi Tony. The door bottom looks just like factory! I'm replacing the pickup bed floor in my truck and am learning that the cut and butt method is harder than it looks. It will be good enough in the end but it is a struggle. Enthusiasm is no substitute for the years of experience you have! Thanks for the video!
Nice video Tony. I really laugh when you say you're not gonna make it perfect, because that's exactly how your work looks when you're done.
Great job you're a good teacher
Love it, from nothing to a work of art. Fastest and easiest way is definitely Fitzies way. These videos motivate me and the work I've done is really nice . Thanks mate.
You make the impossible look easy. Even in the process where it looks like a big mess, you keep working on it and it comes out looking like it should. I've learned a lot watching your videos, so I'm armed with information for when I start my project. All the best from Queensland Australia.
Words cannot describe how good this has turned out My mistake over the years has been over thinking the job thank you Tony for your guidance BRILLIANT.
from across thge pond
another great one Tony, and don't worry about the length of videos, they're never long enough ... 👍✔
Welcome back. Your a great Inspiration and teacher.
Brilliant work Tony! Again you show how the average guy can make it happen if they follow your advise.
Nice job on the repair, And the video. Keep em comin" sir.
You sure make the impossible look easy!!! Looks great! Thanks to your vids you gave me the confidence to restore the body on my 66 Bronco. I’ve always been a powertrain guy but your vids sure helped me to fix and also create body panels. 😎👍
What a beautiful cat.
Awesome, like always 👍👍
Wow awesome vid, tips, and tricks from the metal whisperer!! Thx Tony for sharing your wisdom ❤
Glad to see you now i guess i need to get on those door bottoms on my 66 f100 thanks fitzee
Great video Fitzee, every minute of it worthwhile. I learned a lot. Thanks.
Always a pleasure to watch you working. Thank you.
Excellent video Tony! I learned a lot. And It ain't over until the calico says it is!
Really enjoyed watching the show
I love how you say nothing to it. Your league's above most of us. Nice job
you have done an amazing amount of work in the time you first started rebuilding Crusty especially when you consider you have done other stuff including the wifes mustang and the fact you had to engineer the whole car over again, you sir sure can get er done.
Looks great man good job keep passing on the knowledge main thing is don’t overthink it always weld on more and cut it down to match where you want I have literally learned a lot watching this video and literally fixed my whole wheel wall on my 2010 chevy silverado and it look’s brand new again thank you for the tips and tricks
Extremelly helpful process. You are an awesome teacher. Thank you.
Hey Tony, great to see you back on the Tube. Probably the best door repair I have ever seen. Just fantastic work.
Super impressive metalwork skills Fitzee looks amazing ! Such a brilliant video the master at work 👌👍
Great to watch and learn. Years of experience showing through.
Masterclass in metal fabrication
That car didn't have gaps that good from the factory. Nice job.
Holly Crap Tony that door looks like it come out of an armored car for heaven's sake. LOL that's craziness. Crusty is slowly getting a resurrection gonna have to give her another name when she's done she'll no longer be crusty by any means. cheers Tony car's looking good.
I have been working on a 55 chev door that I sure wish turned out that nice, maybe I'll take another run at it using your tips, thanks for the great video.
Great to see the metal master back at work. Thanks for sharing.
Tony, you kept me engaged the whole time. I can't wait to get working on Old Ruth, my project F250. It has no door bottoms in or out. Or floor pans for that matter. 😅 Thanks for the tips!
Hey Tony good to have ya back on Crusty and glad your doing good Brother.
LOL, following along intently! good thing that door skin was for a 78 toy. Yep, I can hardly wait to go find me genuine 75 GMC sheet metal for me
Wow, this one got complex! Not surprised, as there's a lot of shape in a door bottoms.
Nice work as always Fitzee! I needed this. I've been struggling trying to my way from the inside out on a wheelwell
Glad to see Crusty back! I had a ‘74 Corolla SR-5 that i drove daily for 12 years … my very first new car. Very interesting to see it transform into a drag/street car again.
Hey Tony, glad to be here today!
BTW 1:07 the Mustang is looking really nice in the background, shiny and nice!
So, back to Crusty now 🙂
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I thought that was a new gun Fritzee I had to come back and say something 👍 nice work
Another epic one fitzee. Thanks for reminding us about the basics along the way. Your process with adding metal raises eyebrows at the beginning, but as it comes together, your years of experience become evident. Keep it simple! Be patient! It will come together if you know what you want in the end...
Most folks don't remember when 70s Toyotas came with a replacement lower body kit in the trunk. Pre-rusted of course.
Great timing, I'm ready to hang my doors and try to fit my rear quarters; however, I have to rebuild the bottoms of both doors. You make it so easy. I'm going to watch this video a couple of times to build my confidence.
Outstanding work! I never would have figured that out till you demonstrated your techniques. Absolute art & skill. Hope you've beaten the mustang into submission 😁
Nice to see you back Tony.
Hello Toni
A wonderfull Video .
The Tips were good😊 and i enjoy the time.
I wish you a happy weekend and all the best
Yours Frank Galetzka
Glad you’re back I’ve been missing your metal fabrication ! I been learning a lot from you 👍 plus I’m happy to see Crusty being worked on ! 😊🤙🤙🤙 Aloha from Texas
You are a talented man!
Things gonna be rad . Cant wait to see it run and roll
That door bottom turned out great. You would never know it was all rusted out before. Thanks for showing us the way to get it done.
I like the simple A minor music afterwards....
These guys really like what you do; and so do I
Nice work Fitzee. Be good and stay safe. 👍
So good to see you back Fitzee, been hanging out for your next video post. Was worth the wait to see Crusty back👍
To quote Father Fitzpatrick "If she's good from the door handles up, we can fix her!" This is my boy doing what he does best! Thanks for the sermon Father!
Lol. Taking time away from that rambler!! to put in your two cents worth?? Lol
Beautiful work again Fitzee, well done.
Another superb job on crusty fitzee 💯....🙂👍🙏
Really enjoying this build Tony!
Glad to see you back... Honestly, I was gettin' worried. 😢
Really Handy, having '78 Toyota Door Bottoms, In Stock. 🤣🤣🤣
Keep Up The Great Work.
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Thanks for another great video! One of your best IMHO
love how u teach
Tips were fantastic, I have got to get out to the garage!
Recently I've been looking hard at your older videos to see how you make those curved, crowned inner door structures so od know how to attack one myself and wouldn't you know you had ny back. Thank you!
You are one talented man!
I'd pay to work with this man! Just highly impressed being a welder fabricator myself, but this feller is something to be treasured!
Just pure magic my friend
At 24 minutes I realize once again , a humble master at work !!!! ….
Always interesting, a very talented man.
Always a pleasure watching an artist at work, keep up the great vids Fitzee. Thanx, Sam
I just found your channel. Enjoyed the video,... And your ingenuity. Like your homemade brake as well. Cheers
PERSONALLY I LIKE THE LONGER VIDEOS.... I TRY AND LEARN EVERYTHING THAT YOU SHOW US.... THE MORE THE BETTER!!!!
cutting edge mastercrafting , Best kind as always, thanks @fitzee
Better than factory!
I will never look at a car door the same
You are an artist
Glad to see you back. Hope everything is going well for you.
Peanut, bet she's happy as well with how Crusty is coming along.
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A true ARTIST !!
Thanks for the tips Fitzee. Nice work
I don’t care you are, Tony is one of the few best in the world. As someone very similar with most the same techniques and 15 years working sheet metal with the basic and handmade tools I don’t say that lightly. We east coasters have our way, phenomenal fabricator
That door will last 2 more lifetimes now! Beautiful work!👍🇨🇦👍🇨🇦👍🇨🇦
Was beginning to wonder if you retired from doing videos! Glad you didn't!
TH-cam is such a great resource for people like me to learn new skills and for experts like you to teach a large class. This reminds me of an old saying experience can't be bought but its expensive. Thank you Tony