Bruh, I don’t mind the longer videos because I can appreciate the time and effort you put into whatever you are trying to show us. Keep up the awesome work! Aloha
My dad always said you know when someone is a true craftsman because they do the best they can even on project areas that no one will ever see. Keep up the good work...
People don't tend to realize GM never intended for repairs such as this to be done. I, too have done much the same ad libbed processes. You make what you have to, when you must. Good job!!!
Amazing care and attention to a part that may never be seen after installation. Thank you for sharing these DIY projects with the "Simple Hand tools" idea. Really make it more attainable.
I like the simplicity of your teachings. I was raised "old school" not sure if I can find the start button on a CNC , but I can read a "mic". Eyeballing and "feel" works.
I'm just about to spend the day welding the underneath of my Ford transit & I love watching your videos to give me inspiration💚🇬🇧🌱 old school & proper job👍
I am coming from outside "bodywork", I've been around this long term, but not doing the sheetmetal. This is showing what I've seen the part that's come and gone as I wrenched, but showing the parts I missed being busy myself. It's good to see the next generation doing the same kind of work the same way my generation learned to do in our own time. Very nice work, good attention to detail, if it's not worth doing right, it's not worth doing. Thanks.
Man you do some deadly work! I kept waiting for your buddy to pop up behind you lol. I really like the longer format videos, you give us so much info, its hard to keep up with you. I have some OG fabricators on here but have to say you are always one of my favorites!
Karl this was perfect! I just picked up 3 fenders needing this at a swap. They need more work but this was a hurdle. Keep going so my other hurdles will be handled 😂
Love when you're working on the Caddie. Kind of did the same repair on an 87 GMC crew cab. Of course I'm 66, and Love your passion of keeping these "simple old" techniques going. I keep telling my son, you young guys have to keep this going. What have I got left 10 years?
"Karl" Man! You are an awesome instructor and your positive personality is amazing! You're a super hero of metal working, building, creativity & hot rodding! "Hammer On Dude!!!"
Sometimes when I got drawn away by a video I regret afterwards wasting my lifetime with it - opposite and more here: every minute spent will accelerate my work at some point in the future for far more than this minute. Thank you, Karl, for your work and inspiration. Stay safe.
14 gauge. Nasty to work with. It was formed in the factory, no reason it cant be duplicated. I like the corking tool and guide. Almost as much work to make the tooling as it is to make the part. I bet curving the panel was hard on the wrists, not enough mass to absorb the force. Your dislike of filler is showing! Amazing work!
Karl my friend you never cease to amaze me with your skills. I like how you build a tool to fit your needs when you’re building a car body part. The piece’s on the inner fender’s turned out really good.Can’t wait to see how the rest of this project turns out. Love your skill’s and your knowledge of how to build something.Keep up the great work Karl. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍✌️✌️
I do honestly believe its good to step back for a bit to get fresh thoughts and ideas rolling around as "burnout" if your emurst into work 24/7., all work and no play makes john a "dull boy" as the phrase goes. If and when you feel it comes usually some frustration but best work as you sometimes try to catch up.. its always going to be there for you Karl
Really great job young man. No need to buy fancy tools as you say. T dolly's are easy to make if you have a welder, some flat bar and different sized round bar so you can make a set of them. Quality video young man!
This repair really illustrates why it rusted out in the first place. That bead on the inner fender makes a pocket for grime to build up and make an abrasive slurry.
Thanks for showing how you do that. I see huge, pretty rusty fenders but it seems to me there is no problem for you to fix it without plastic filler. I want more! Greetings from Poland.
really thought the 14 ga would hsve been more difficult to bend like that extremely helpful see you do that looking forward to bead roller video as i need one but i think nuilding it would make for a stronger one thanks again karl the inspiration you give helps us people who dont do fabrication for a living but still wants to do it ourselves thanks again
Just AWESOME We got the need for curve, yep two pipe scraps and some strap welded up, We got speedway boxes in the back ground, and then out of nowhere, The Mother Tucker comes on the scene. This is just the vid I need to do a rusted fender on my '70 Buick. You have patience and mad Skillz! Keep up the great vids!
kARL: i am a brand new subscriber and I went back to watch you polish your body hammers. You had two Proto,1547 hammers, the one with the green handle is original. Proto was proceeded by the Plomb tool Co. In i132 Plomb changed the numbers of all their tools and the numbering system is still used today. Incidentally your favorite hammer is worth about $50. I have two Ploms and do not want to get rid of either one. Thanks for a good video. David Adair
Your hair kept getting in the way of the camera. (Not complaining, it didn’t take away from the point being made) It reminded me of my uncles “combover” that he thought fooled people!!!😂🤣 Love the way you explain the procedures in your videos. Maybe at some point do a video on repairing / maintenance on your vice @ 23:23? You talk about making tools out of scrap? I noticed you got the material from a shelf of bits you keep just in case. Then it’s not scrap! It’s only scrap when you toss it in the bin to haul to the salvage yard, or toss it in the trash!! Man the attention to detail you take is amazing. Like the hole you used a file on @ 41:06 after you welded in the panel. I mean no one would ever see it on the car or would ever know! “BUT YOU WOULD KNOW!!!!” That speaks VOLUMES about your QUALITY!!!!
what a dedication to detail... that's what the confidence of working efficiently gives you I guess, knowing it's not going to take ages to replicate the original shapes. thank you for sharing
You sir are extremely talented. I normally don't comment on youtube videos, but I felt compelled to let you know how much you've inspired me to tackle my own project (1950 Chevy Fleetline). The ease with which you explain the process shows your mastery of the craft. I would pay good $$$ to attend classes if you provided them. Keep up the good work. I'm subscribed and will most likely "join" the club. Blessings !!
Super cool video! I chuckled when you welded the back side. When you said you weren’t going to, I thought to myself, “No way Karl leaves it like that.” Lmao
I am amazed at the detail you go to to get things correct. Its so refreshing compared to the cut it and buzz it videos. You could do a restoration good enough for Pebble Beach
Between you and Fitzee, you both make it simpler for this drongo to understand , and more importantly TO DO👍👍👍👍👍👍
Had to Google “drongo”. You must be from Oz. I hope you learn as much from Karl as I do!
Have to. agree with you I follow fitzee too
Who is this Fitzee you speak of? Please!
@@kevin_gross Fitzee Fabrications, he is another youtuber,
@@tomcoryell - spot on Mate👍👍👍
A sign of a true craftsman is putting effort into something that probably will never be seen , outstanding video once again
Thanks Adam much appreciated and thanks for your support!
Love watching Karl and Fitzees Canada has some metal workers with mad skillz 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Bruh, I don’t mind the longer videos because I can appreciate the time and effort you put into whatever you are trying to show us. Keep up the awesome work! Aloha
Thanks man glad you dig the long ones !
@@MakeItKustom also, i can finish my lunch/dinner while still appreciating your works.
tbh, I turned my adblocker off for you
@@MakeItKustom thats what she said
As always Karl. Awesome Mate. Billy J... Queensland, Australia.
Thanks Billy 🙏👊👊👊
Amazing. I was so into this video that I was disappointed when it was over, I could watch you do this stuff endlessly.
Oh well, back to reality...
Haha more to come!
Karl, buddy, you knocked this one out of the park! I'm always so amazed at your incredible skills!
Thanks papa! Had fun with it too 👊👊👊
Proof positive solutions don't pop out fully formed in one's mind...
A perfect case of thinking with one's hands!!!
My dad always said you know when someone is a true craftsman because they do the best they can even on project areas that no one will ever see. Keep up the good work...
People don't tend to realize GM never intended for repairs such as this to be done. I, too have done much the same ad libbed processes. You make what you have to, when you must.
Good job!!!
Thanks very much Michael!
Welcome. Deservedly so.
Love to see the extra work no parts no one will ever see. That is the sign of a person who love there trade.
Impressive bro, this is what the internet is supposed to be used for sharing our skills 👊🏿🖤
Amazing care and attention to a part that may never be seen after installation. Thank you for sharing these DIY projects with the "Simple Hand tools" idea. Really make it more attainable.
Yay hammer forming. I always learn something from these episodes.
Me too man every form is so different it’s like a puzzle
Your absolutely amazing . The detail you show on making parts by hand is super informative. Thank you. Can’t wait for tool builds
You’re welcome man thanks for watching!
I like the simplicity of your teachings. I was raised "old school" not sure if I can find the start button on a CNC , but I can read a "mic". Eyeballing and "feel" works.
It's a pity i can't leave more than one like for this work, it's perfect. Can't wait for the outer parts restoration!!!
Coming up next! Cheers!
I'm just about to spend the day welding the underneath of my Ford transit & I love watching your videos to give me inspiration💚🇬🇧🌱 old school & proper job👍
I am coming from outside "bodywork", I've been around this long term, but not doing the sheetmetal. This is showing what I've seen the part that's come and gone as I wrenched, but showing the parts I missed being busy myself. It's good to see the next generation doing the same kind of work the same way my generation learned to do in our own time. Very nice work, good attention to detail, if it's not worth doing right, it's not worth doing. Thanks.
My grandfather was a master mechanic for R/R engineering and I remember him working the metal like that in 1960’s ……great memories thanks
It's amazing seeing the different approaches you and others like Fitzee's Fabrication take to this. It's an interesting comparison in methodology.
Man you do some deadly work! I kept waiting for your buddy to pop up behind you lol. I really like the longer format videos, you give us so much info, its hard to keep up with you. I have some OG fabricators on here but have to say you are always one of my favorites!
All the big tools sent to Australia, no wonder all the Simple tools videos pop up :p They great tho, keep them coming.
Thanks to your tips I restored my 83 VW mk1 front end!
Karl this was perfect! I just picked up 3 fenders needing this at a swap. They need more work but this was a hurdle. Keep going so my other hurdles will be handled 😂
Ha ha ha right on! The inner structure of fenders is usually not reproduced
This video here made me look at at rust in a new light,Karl has metal figured out,THANK YOU FOR THE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
WOO HOO finally got to the bead roller vid. I personally can't wait. As always it is great to watch you work your magic.
Karl ,always a great video. This was a very good way to make those inner braces, you just helped alot of people over come a major challenge 🏁👨🔧
Nice professional repair,old school craftsmanship.
Love your passion for the art of metal shaping. Nice to see it kept real, and pride in craftsmanship.
a SDS hand held hammer/drill is vary useful as a supplement or replacement to a sleg hammer 🔨 and you can make dies that are welded to the end
Interesting!
The caddy is gonna be sick af when it's finished
Love when you're working on the Caddie. Kind of did the same repair on an 87 GMC crew cab. Of course I'm 66, and Love your passion of keeping these "simple old" techniques going. I keep telling my son, you young guys have to keep this going. What have I got left 10 years?
You got longer than that! Keep busy and there’s always a reason to get up tomorrow lol
@@MakeItKustom Thank you, my brother
"Karl" Man! You are an awesome instructor and your positive personality is amazing! You're a super hero of metal working, building, creativity & hot rodding! "Hammer On Dude!!!"
Always great work Karl, your attention to detail is top notch , thanks for the tips👍
Most welcome Anthony 👊 thank u 🙏
Sometimes when I got drawn away by a video I regret afterwards wasting my lifetime with it - opposite and more here: every minute spent will accelerate my work at some point in the future for far more than this minute. Thank you, Karl, for your work and inspiration. Stay safe.
Reading your comment was a roller coaster lol I’m glad you like the video thanks for supporting! Cheers
If only all Cadillacs had been made to this standard! Beautiful work as always and so well explained.
Thanks Stuart!
Always look forward to your videos Karl !
Videos like this are life savers when I comes to restoring a non-catalog car, thanks!
14 gauge. Nasty to work with. It was formed in the factory, no reason it cant be duplicated. I like the corking tool and guide. Almost as much work to make the tooling as it is to make the part. I bet curving the panel was hard on the wrists, not enough mass to absorb the force.
Your dislike of filler is showing!
Amazing work!
Yea it beat me up a bit for sure. Tough stuff lol thanks 🙏 cheers!
Nice work karl from down under.
I know this is an old video but your videos are so helpful! I was repairing a door on my 1989 rx7 FC and it came out PERFECT.
Karl my friend you never cease to amaze me with your skills. I like how you build a tool to fit your needs when you’re building a car body part. The piece’s on the inner fender’s turned out really good.Can’t wait to see how the rest of this project turns out. Love your skill’s and your knowledge of how to build something.Keep up the great work Karl. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍✌️✌️
Your welcome Roger ! Thanks very much for your kind words and for your continued support ! 👊👊👊👊👊🙏🙏
You amaze me with simple tools!
Thanks Mike cheers!
Multiple times watching this great video.
Thanks heaps man, makes my mind brainstorm
Not that I ever need to do as detailed work on my project cars, I always learn alot here. Thank you.
Again Karl, as allways Amazing !!
Thanks 🙏 cheers!
Pure gold Karl, love it! Cheers, Doug
Karl, you are a true craftsman! Amazing. Attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.
Hi mate from the UK you take me back to apprenticeship days fantastic videos
I do honestly believe its good to step back for a bit to get fresh thoughts and ideas rolling around as "burnout" if your emurst into work 24/7., all work and no play makes john a "dull boy" as the phrase goes. If and when you feel it comes usually some frustration but best work as you sometimes try to catch up.. its always going to be there for you Karl
For me it was a day trip with the boys to do a “burnout” haha I feel so much better
Great work! I like the idea of using a swage to put the step in the inner structure.
Really great job young man. No need to buy fancy tools as you say. T dolly's are easy to make if you have a welder, some flat bar and different sized round bar so you can make a set of them. Quality video young man!
This repair really illustrates why it rusted out in the first place. That bead on the inner fender makes a pocket for grime to build up and make an abrasive slurry.
That's awsome Carl!!! Thank you brother!!!
had a very simple tools you give me a lot of Hope for the 41 Ford truck I'm building myself
Finally. I love that caddy.
This build is gonna so cool when you are done, keep up the great work and content! I am following closely
DAMN BRO ! YOU ARE ONE BAD ASS !!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON A 170 K + SUBSCRIBERS 👍🏼👍🏼
Beautiful work and attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing!!! Love you're channel. Greetings from Norway.
master craftsman at work
Well done. These little parts take a lot of time to get right.
Thanks for showing how you do that. I see huge, pretty rusty fenders but it seems to me there is no problem for you to fix it without plastic filler. I want more! Greetings from Poland.
Karl, your videos always motivate me! Thanks for all the details, I'll have to watch this one several times.
You’re most welcome Brian thanks for your support! Cheers
Nice work Karl, I like these videos better and learn more watching you get real work done. 👍
Thanks for the feedback and support! I plan on doing a lot more metalwork videos from now on
Excellent job Karl
Greetings from the UK i love watching Karl and Tony (aka fitzee absolutely brilliant i always recommend them in a comment if it's applicable ❤
I like that you show how to make the tools also… That’s awesome!
your videos are so inspirational - I had no idea you could do this kind of thing without expensive tools
Thank you glad you enjoyed it!
really thought the 14 ga would hsve been more difficult to bend like that extremely helpful see you do that looking forward to bead roller video as i need one but i think nuilding it would make for a stronger one thanks again karl the inspiration you give helps us people who dont do fabrication for a living but still wants to do it ourselves thanks again
You’re so welcome Chris. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. 14 gauge is definitely tough but I was even surprised I didn’t need heat
Keep up the great work you do and the great videos
Another great video Karl, thanx for your time and effort.
Well buddy another awesome video I learn so much from you videos thanks Karl and have a great weekend.
Always great work Karl
Just AWESOME We got the need for curve, yep two pipe scraps and some strap welded up, We got speedway boxes in the back ground, and then out of nowhere, The Mother Tucker comes on the scene. This is just the vid I need to do a rusted fender on my '70 Buick. You have patience and mad Skillz! Keep up the great vids!
kARL: i am a brand new subscriber and I went back to watch you polish your body hammers. You had two Proto,1547 hammers, the one with the green handle is original. Proto was proceeded by the Plomb tool Co. In i132 Plomb changed the numbers of all their tools and the numbering system is still used today. Incidentally your favorite hammer is worth about $50. I have two Ploms and do not want to get rid of either one. Thanks for a good video. David Adair
Your hair kept getting in the way of the camera. (Not complaining, it didn’t take away from the point being made)
It reminded me of my uncles “combover” that he thought fooled people!!!😂🤣
Love the way you explain the procedures in your videos.
Maybe at some point do a video on repairing / maintenance on your vice @ 23:23?
You talk about making tools out of scrap?
I noticed you got the material from a shelf of bits you keep just in case.
Then it’s not scrap!
It’s only scrap when you toss it in the bin to haul to the salvage yard, or toss it in the trash!!
Man the attention to detail you take is amazing.
Like the hole you used a file on @ 41:06 after you welded in the panel.
I mean no one would ever see it on the car or would ever know!
“BUT YOU WOULD KNOW!!!!”
That speaks VOLUMES about your QUALITY!!!!
Hahahah if it’s supposed to be round , it shall be round lol 😂
Superb as always. I’m really getting into my body panel fabrication phase now on my restoration and using your videos every evening.
Great work. Your stuff is golden
Very nice job. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab on. Weld on. Keep making. God bless.
Awesome channel, I'm here on the other side of Canada watching your videos...
Nice choices on time lapse vs real time when details matter.
Can't wait to see more work done on the caddy
Excellent job you make it look so easy, thanks for the information and instructions, all the best to you and your loved ones
Great demonstration! Thanks
These videos are mesmerising 😁
Very clever work Karl. I love how you just knock up a tool out of scrap to make these bits. Great to watch.
what a dedication to detail... that's what the confidence of working efficiently gives you I guess, knowing it's not going to take ages to replicate the original shapes. thank you for sharing
Great workmanship...You have a very creative mind!
A true craftsmen thanks for showing what's possible with basic tools that was awesome it inspired me thanks again I'm new here I'll be watching more
This is perfect. I'm going use this process to make a raised panel to replace the rusty seat pan on an old Yamaha TY80.
You sir are extremely talented. I normally don't comment on youtube videos, but I felt compelled to let you know how much you've inspired me to tackle my own project (1950 Chevy Fleetline). The ease with which you explain the process shows your mastery of the craft. I would pay good $$$ to attend classes if you provided them. Keep up the good work. I'm subscribed and will most likely "join" the club. Blessings !!
Awesome work for sure. Lots of good metal shaping tips.
Super cool video! I chuckled when you welded the back side. When you said you weren’t going to, I thought to myself, “No way Karl leaves it like that.” Lmao
great skills and above all, attitude. dug the music too!
I am amazed at the detail you go to to get things correct. Its so refreshing compared to the cut it and buzz it videos. You could do a restoration good enough for Pebble Beach
👍👍 very enjoyable 50 minutes out of my day, entertaining and educational. 🇨🇦
Wow Carl you have gone up in merit that is very impressive brillant video just love watching loads to learn keep it up buddy
Good job mash'Allah. Thanks from Algeria.