Thanks for the educational & entertaining videos. I enjoy that you go in depth on what you’re doing & why you do what you do. I’m an at home do it myself guy, & your videos are very helpful.
@Dave Doherty yea I like the timer thought too. They use one to show how long things take on bad obsession Motorsport. Always interesting to see how long things take. 👍
I paid a good chunk of change a couple years ago to go to a school to learn how to do this. I think everything you said was "spot" on lol. I'd emphasize your comments about keeping your gaps consistent and tight, I think extra time spent doing this saves time in later steps. I'd also reiterate your bit about not grinding too much if your weld is uneven, I learned this the hard way. Going from a big professional shop/school to a one car garage with a 110 welder, a mediocre air compressor and basic hand tools I really appreciate you doing a lot of your fabrication the hard/long way. I'm doing some simple patches and repairs on a '49 Ford pickup as we speak so this video was a great confirmation I'm headed in the right direction. Sorry for the long post, I'm a huge fan, your channel is great for building on the bit of knowledge I already have. At first glance your videos appear to be long but they are clear, concise, and packed with the right details (unlike many other 20-30 min videos), I'm very impressed. I hope this really takes off for you and wish you the best of luck with your new location. Keep up the great content!
I can support this. I took an Autobody class years ago. I've owned my own shop for 5 years, and I can still list here and watch this for days. Usually, when we click a video on rust repair, we sit there and pick it apart, going "he should have done...", But these videos are spot on, technically, as close to perfect as we can hope to get! Love watching someone take legit pride in things that others seem to blow through half-assed.
Thanks so much man I do really appreciate your long comment. It’s so nice to hear that the information is consistent with what is being taught in the schools. I did not go to school for this just watched listened and learned over a very long time lol. I wish there was that type of schooling locally when I was younger thanks again and good luck on your 49 Ford!
A class piece of work, well demonstrated, you took your time to explain it step by step. I don’t do this type of work, more heavier fabrication on industrial projects but found myself riveted to this video. Like the old Chinese proverb “ slowly slowly catch the monkey “ 👍
A craftsman at work. I don’t think we give enough credit to young people who have taken the time and effort to learn these skills to this level. Amazing work.
I don't often comment on videos but I had to say that it was a pleasure to discover your channel. Your skills, knowledge and professionalism set you apart from the typical TH-cam offering. It was also refreshing to hear your clear, very articulate description of your work. Thank you.
@@MakeItKustom you both do thanks 😊 Ps been welding all my life great to see when someone is showing that's its not five mins works lol Great skills plz keep showing them off 👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🙂🤞✌
Agree, I just wish Fitzee would use more weld through primer, Kind of stresses me out when he puts things back together without sealing bare metal up! 😆 Think he's gotten better about that lately. Have learned a lot from him as well, he does some great things with metal.
Great job Japhands. You bring back nice memories when I helped my dad do body work when I was a young child. Back in the day he used brazing rods with a acetylene torch and lead solder to seal the edges, then a little bit of bondo. Metal warping was a big problem and it required a great deal of hammering later. He then switched to spot welders for sheet metal work. Now there are so many cool and cheap tools like the mig and tig welders. They are awesome. Most people don't realize that working easier and better is the way to go. My dad did not have the luxury of a car hoist and elaborate tools. Like you he made his own tools when needed to save money. He is 93 yrs old now and no longer does body repair but the wear and tear on his hands , knees and shoulders is evident now. Be safe and work wisely always. Thanks again for the education. I still do some repair when I can at 63 yrs old and still have a passion for it. Keep up the great job.You are an inspiration to all who watch - I'm sure. Take care.
Incredible skills. If we didn't watch you make each panel from scratch we would swear those were die stamped. The orbital sander to final finish welds is what separates amateur boys vs professional men. 💯 Professional Karl.
Мало есть таких людей которые так качественно подходят к своей работе.Подгонка всех мелочей просто идеальная. Автор красавчик! Очень понравились твои станки для гибки. Привет тебе с Украины.
You, sir, are a true ARTIST! Your techniques, methodology, and knack of instructing are unsurpassed - not to mention the great camera work! It was a pleasure to watch this video. It was both educational and inspiring. You have a real gift. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents! Stay well!
Your handiwork is amazing, having the right equipment is one thing, having the knowledge to do it to this level of perfection is something else. I think you are an artist, congratulations Sr.
I’m teaching myself to Mig weld. To keep my older cars (80’s Subaru’s at this stage, but a 76 square body c20 is in my yard as well). Videos like this are awesome. Thank you
I just watched this video again, and it is loaded with great tips. Because of all the great information, I am marking it as a video for me to re-watch, to remind myself of all the good tips. I have a lot of that type of rust repair to do on one of my vehicles, and this video has helped a lot regarding how I intend to tackle the job.
I do this for a living in idaho and I can’t express how happy it makes me when I see someone else that likes to put the same amount of effort and concentration into making it “as perfect as possible”. I came to TH-cam looking for a new mig welder setup (they discontinued the model I prefer and I’m picky with my welders) and ended up here but I’m not disappointed. You’ve gained a follower and I’ll be watching more of your videos!
I came for the MIG tips but stayed and subscribed for the custom fab work. You are a true artist as well as a teacher my friend! I'm an HVAC guy by trade and have loved it going on 25 years. I work with light gauge metal (24&26 ga ) making fittings and transitions when needed. Watching you fab parts makes me almost wish I would have chosen another career path. This is something I've always thought about doing in my spare time but haven't. I appreciate your knowledge and content. Thank you for the education and entertainment!
Amazing skills! Love how you cut, prep, straighten, trim again to get a nice fit. I tend to be lazy and try shortcut to making one cut to fit my patch, but you convincingly demonstrate the folly of that approach! This rust repair must be worth about six times the actual value of the van!
I love all the different techniques you used to get things done. That’s what I enjoy most about this field of work, is how often you have to use your head and get creative in order to accomplish the tasks on hand in an efficient manor.
By far the best MIG welding video in all of TH-cam! I'm just beginning welding on my 1967 Cougar and this video gave me reference for all my practice before actually welding on the car. I rewatch this video a lot! Thank you for explaining all of your steps!
great video, you have the best balance of talking/doing and even speeding up video vs actual speed i have seen. it is perfect for the way I learn. you do great work i appreciate you sharing what you do!
THIS IS AN AMAZING VIDEO!!! No BLAH, BLAH, BLAH talking about yourself and how "wonderful" you are ....like so many of the other videos. You are to the point, with specific "discussions" of your experiences ....and the "fast-forward feature" to make the video more efficient. Very clear message how much work is involved in preparation, and measure, measure, measure. before a single tack is done. I have a '57 Healey, 100-6. Lower portion needs body parts replacement. I have ALL the replacement parts needed. Been looking for a reliable, honest shop to do this work in Vancouver, B.C., but haven't found one shop who will provide any honest answers. Either humming and hawing, or simply don't call back with answers. The work you have shown here is pretty much exactly what is required ...but in fact, a little easier. Fundamentally nothing is being done "blind". I have both TIG and MIG ....I'll do it myself. Your video was the stimulator.😉😉😜😜
I’ve got a few years of auto body experience under my belt. Nice job keeping the explanation simple and straightforward. Thought QC is hard through a screen, looks awesome, very professional. Watching you use the tools in your shop is awesome. Good luck on the move.
Thanks a lot Ryan I always appreciate comments from professionals! I’m learning new stuff every day and was never trained in this repair. It’s good assurance that I’m not steering people in the wrong direction
Still discovering your older videos with tons of great content on practical ways to "use what ya got" to get the work done. We all don't have an English Wheel to make panels, but the methods you show on MIG is something that can apply to beginners with a bargain price MIG unit. BTW, the word you're searching for is to 'neutralize' the acidic nature of the Rust Mort. Can always add a teaspoon of baking soda in the spray bottle as the 'base' that counters the acid, but your advice to use a lot of water to rinse is right on since [acid+base=salt]. Road salt is the culprit causing most rust, and your video teaches a common beginner task undertaken for keeping a ride out of the junkyard.
I used to work in a body shop many years ago (like over 30 years ago), when I was young. It's really cool to see all the advancements in tools and tech, and how efficient you are. Well done!
Nicely done. I enjoy see how other do this work. More then one way to skin a cat. Always learning new ways. Love it.You ever come across walter flexcuts grinding disks. Should check them out. I hate using a stone on sheetmetal. You have a very steady hand. I don't. Lol. Check them out. They are deadly for cutting down welds. Very fast.
I can confirm Fitzee’s Walter Flexcut recommendation. I’ve been using them ever since Fitzee shared them with us on his channel and they do an amazing job cutting the weld peaks off. 👍👍😎👍👍
Awesome skills from fabrication to install! Great video! Going to try and restore an old wheel barrow that rusted through.....Definitely will have some fun doing this! Your skills are off the charts!
Wow! You did a fantastic job on that! I’m in the middle of fixing up a 69 Econoline. Lots of whiskey dents. Some rust in the rockers. I really wish I still had my English wheel. I had to sell a bunch of my sheet metal equipment last fall. Had to move out of my shop I had rented for my fab business. I’m in the process of building a shop on my property. So my equipment is stored in a couple of tents. Can’t really access my brake and bead roller. I’m basically working on it outside. With hand tools and a mig welder. But it’s getting done. Hopefully soon. I’ll have a shop setup again. Love watching your vids! Good luck on the shop move!
I had a 57 Chevy pickup and had purchased a patch panel. Took it to a body guy and he threw away the panel and bondo'd the repair. I realized it at his shop. Didn't pay him and pulled the panel out of the garbage. Crazy. I wish I would have taken to your shop or learned to do this from you back then. Great channel!!!
Phenomenal video Karl as always. Totally love the channel. Awesome content as always. Always stay riveted. Thanks for the tips and tricks. Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Just came across your channel. I’m a driveway ball peen hammer and Home Depot Lincoln Mig welder hobbyist, but with some patience and a grinder, I get it done. But watching you is downright inspirational on the possibilities. I subscribed and can’t wait to get caught up on your other videos. As someone from a much smaller channel, I know it takes a lot of time to video and edit. Thanks for making the effort.
Thanks for sharing, Karl! Incredible job on the explanation of the repair process, almost as smooth as your finished repair! Looking forward to more from your new location! Enjoy! Be safe!
Whenever I need to learn a correct, easy to understand procedure of body work, I can find it right here on your channel. I come back and watch some of your videos several times, this is one of them. Lot's of helpful information, tech tips, & no B.S. Thank You.
Buddy, I've had some bad personal problems for the last year, haven't been able to do much, but tonight I finally was able to sit down and check out youtube, this video popped up, and your relaxed teaching brought a smile to my face. Thanks
I found this really interesting, I of course learned some excellent tips, I do have some metal experience and watching everything you did and said made perfect sense with excellent outcome, Very cool for something I stumbled onto. BTW I believe the word you where looking for was to use water to “Neutralize “ the acid when conditioning the rust. Subscribed. 👍
Man, you are a young man but have the skills of someone who has been doing this for decades. I wish I could find someone in my area that could do these kind of quality repairs.
Hi the colleges should use your videos because they are brilliant I'm 63yrs and I have learned a lot from your videos in all the years I have tried to gather information to do welding and bodywork keep up with the good work
Your use of 16ga metal for your repair helps in keeping the warpage down. But your meticulous work ethic proves to be why the end result is so fine! Excellent work.
Thank you for these videos! I've never welder but have a 66' Ford Fairlane (dad's high school car) that I am going to rebuild. Watching how you repair parts or use old parts from another car is very helpful.
Bad ass repair there Mr. Fisher !!! Zero plastic filler is a sign of a true craftsman. Your techniques are calculated and purposeful! Time is heat and heat on a panel will cause serious misbehaviors from either processes TIG/ MIG. Learning to read the metal and seeing what it needs is key. Every time I see one of your videos (multiple times) I learn something new about metal and how it behaves or how to get the different oxy flames and what they are used for. I’m currently working on building a rotisserie and body dolly for my Datsun 280Z to aid in floor and frame rail replacement before I drop in a serious motor and take to the track. Thanks again and work safe brother Cheer
My Dad had a autobody shop for 40 years, we built street rods, I left the trade and have cnc machine shop now. You do very nice work, gifted hands for sure! Very nice!
putting on a metal clean prep solution, is a very important step that I didn't see you do before spraying the finished stage of your metal sanding at the end .This is a very necessary step to remove all contaminants.Thanks for your tips and tricks!
Great video!.... you don't gloss over the boring time consuming bits .... because they are the bits making the difference between a good job and a great job. Picked up quite a few good basic hints - the most important is I think I tend to rush and "don't have time" to make the small adjustments or do the boring bits then end up with more work down the track - I agree with the comments below - you are a great teacher and communicator! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks a bunch from Downunder Oz.
Nice job young man I’ve been panel welding for 45 years and there’s still stuff to learn I’ve never needed to air cool but I think I’ll give it a go why not
I understand how much time and effort goes into making these videos. Thank you. I'm new to welding and got myself a 69Dodge Charger project in my garage. I don't know anything about welding, fabrication, mechanics...Basically, I'm a rookie with my dream car. I haven't bought my MIG welder yet, but once I do, I'll watch this one again. Guys like you, sharing your knowledge, are freekin' awesome. I wish you well! Guy (South Africa)
Amps and volts don't mean more heat,like you say,heat is relative to time,the more time you spend the more heat imputed.love the video and the work,fantastic job man.
Great Instructional Video!! I'm restoring a "Fairlady" that has 18 gauge metal in the rockers and I was blown hole through the patch panels. Your explanation of the "Hot and Quick" MIG welds made a sense instead of the "LOW and SLOW = More HEAT" Going to give that concept a shot .. THANKS For the Video !!!
Thanks for the educational & entertaining videos. I enjoy that you go in depth on what you’re doing & why you do what you do. I’m an at home do it myself guy, & your videos are very helpful.
Thanks for the feedback it’s why I explained it all is you guys help guide me to make better videos!
@Dave Doherty yea I like the timer thought too. They use one to show how long things take on bad obsession Motorsport. Always interesting to see how long things take. 👍
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I paid a good chunk of change a couple years ago to go to a school to learn how to do this. I think everything you said was "spot" on lol. I'd emphasize your comments about keeping your gaps consistent and tight, I think extra time spent doing this saves time in later steps. I'd also reiterate your bit about not grinding too much if your weld is uneven, I learned this the hard way. Going from a big professional shop/school to a one car garage with a 110 welder, a mediocre air compressor and basic hand tools I really appreciate you doing a lot of your fabrication the hard/long way. I'm doing some simple patches and repairs on a '49 Ford pickup as we speak so this video was a great confirmation I'm headed in the right direction. Sorry for the long post, I'm a huge fan, your channel is great for building on the bit of knowledge I already have. At first glance your videos appear to be long but they are clear, concise, and packed with the right details (unlike many other 20-30 min videos), I'm very impressed. I hope this really takes off for you and wish you the best of luck with your new location. Keep up the great content!
I can support this. I took an Autobody class years ago. I've owned my own shop for 5 years, and I can still list here and watch this for days. Usually, when we click a video on rust repair, we sit there and pick it apart, going "he should have done...", But these videos are spot on, technically, as close to perfect as we can hope to get! Love watching someone take legit pride in things that others seem to blow through half-assed.
Thanks so much man I do really appreciate your long comment. It’s so nice to hear that the information is consistent with what is being taught in the schools. I did not go to school for this just watched listened and learned over a very long time lol. I wish there was that type of schooling locally when I was younger thanks again and good luck on your 49 Ford!
It's a great post, I read the whole thing anyway, probably others to bro!
@@MakeItKustom Amazing!
A class piece of work, well demonstrated, you took your time to explain it step by step. I don’t do this type of work, more heavier fabrication on industrial projects but found myself riveted to this video. Like the old Chinese proverb “ slowly slowly catch the monkey “ 👍
A craftsman at work. I don’t think we give enough credit to young people who have taken the time and effort to learn these skills to this level. Amazing work.
Seems like the adults you grew up around were assholes.
This, in my opinion, is the best outer panel welding tuition video on youtube. Incredible work, no filler required. I salute you.
Thanks so much!
Concur. Amazing work and great video work as well
Great job. Very inspiring.
Panel repairs to that level without filler is artwork, amazing stuff
You're amazing at what you can do. I have to say your personality goes a long way on these videos. Your presentations are so straightforward.
I don't often comment on videos but I had to say that it was a pleasure to discover your channel. Your skills, knowledge and professionalism set you apart from the typical TH-cam offering. It was also refreshing to hear your clear, very articulate description of your work. Thank you.
Thanks so much man! Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
You make sheet-metal work look too easy and the fact you share your knowledge openly is so sick dude
Thanks man I appreciate that!
Between you and Fitzee a fella could learn a whole new career. As always, great content. Looking forward to future shows.
Read my mind
Thanks man I’m so stoked to read that. Tony’s got a lot of great info and a lot of experience
@@MakeItKustom you both do thanks 😊
Ps been welding all my life great to see when someone is showing that's its not five mins works lol
Great skills plz keep showing them off
👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🙂🤞✌
Yall need to go check out halfass kustoms . Youll enjoy his content
Agree, I just wish Fitzee would use more weld through primer, Kind of stresses me out when he puts things back together without sealing bare metal up! 😆 Think he's gotten better about that lately. Have learned a lot from him as well, he does some great things with metal.
Anyone questioning why quality body work is so expensive should watch this. 👌
"I don't do bondo" and that's how you instantly gained a new subscriber.
When you said no filler my jaw dropped. You were right it looked straight as a whistle. Subscribed.
Lol me to subscribed to
👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🙂🤞✌
Great job Japhands. You bring back nice memories when I helped my dad do body work when I was a young child. Back in the day he used brazing rods with a acetylene torch and lead solder to seal the edges, then a little bit of bondo. Metal warping was a big problem and it required a great deal of hammering later. He then switched to spot welders for sheet metal work. Now there are so many cool and cheap tools like the mig and tig welders. They are awesome. Most people don't realize that working easier and better is the way to go. My dad did not have the luxury of a car hoist and elaborate tools. Like you he made his own tools when needed to save money. He is 93 yrs old now and no longer does body repair but the wear and tear on his hands , knees and shoulders is evident now. Be safe and work wisely always. Thanks again for the education. I still do some repair when I can at 63 yrs old and still have a passion for it. Keep up the great job.You are an inspiration to all who watch - I'm sure. Take care.
“The closest I can get without putting bondo on it” JESUS- this guy is a magician and extremely modest! I’m a subscriber now.
Thank you for sharing!
He is fun to watch. I enjoy people that are knowledgeable without a hint of arrogance…
You’re too kind lol 😆 welcome to the channel!
I'm now a subscriber. So glad I stumbled onto it
Dude you’re a great teacher! Excellent communication skills to add to your technical knowledge. Thanks for the videos!
Thanks for the videos. You sir are a blessing to your age group keep kicking out these videos Please!
This is one of those rare videos where you come to get a few tips or a refresher for a new job and end up with a master class. Well done sir!
Incredible skills. If we didn't watch you make each panel from scratch we would swear those were die stamped. The orbital sander to final finish welds is what separates amateur boys vs professional men. 💯 Professional Karl.
Thanks a lot Thomas! The orbital shows all imperfection so I try to get better each time When I can notice those spots
Мало есть таких людей которые так качественно подходят к своей работе.Подгонка всех мелочей просто идеальная. Автор красавчик! Очень понравились твои станки для гибки. Привет тебе с Украины.
А обрезной какой классный!!!
How are you?
You, sir, are a true ARTIST! Your techniques, methodology, and knack of instructing are unsurpassed - not to mention the great camera work! It was a pleasure to watch this video. It was both educational and inspiring. You have a real gift. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents! Stay well!
This guy is an artist. This van should be placed in an art gallery :)
Your handiwork is amazing, having the right equipment is one thing, having the knowledge to do it to this level of perfection is something else. I think you are an artist, congratulations Sr.
I’m teaching myself to Mig weld. To keep my older cars (80’s Subaru’s at this stage, but a 76 square body c20 is in my yard as well). Videos like this are awesome. Thank you
I just watched this video again, and it is loaded with great tips. Because of all the great information, I am marking it as a video for me to re-watch, to remind myself of all the good tips. I have a lot of that type of rust repair to do on one of my vehicles, and this video has helped a lot regarding how I intend to tackle the job.
Been welding almost fifty years lot of sheet metal well done youngster
I do this for a living in idaho and I can’t express how happy it makes me when I see someone else that likes to put the same amount of effort and concentration into making it “as perfect as possible”. I came to TH-cam looking for a new mig welder setup (they discontinued the model I prefer and I’m picky with my welders) and ended up here but I’m not disappointed. You’ve gained a follower and I’ll be watching more of your videos!
I came for the MIG tips but stayed and subscribed for the custom fab work. You are a true artist as well as a teacher my friend! I'm an HVAC guy by trade and have loved it going on 25 years. I work with light gauge metal (24&26 ga ) making fittings and transitions when needed. Watching you fab parts makes me almost wish I would have chosen another career path. This is something I've always thought about doing in my spare time but haven't. I appreciate your knowledge and content. Thank you for the education and entertainment!
Amazing skills! Love how you cut, prep, straighten, trim again to get a nice fit. I tend to be lazy and try shortcut to making one cut to fit my patch, but you convincingly demonstrate the folly of that approach! This rust repair must be worth about six times the actual value of the van!
LOL thanks man! You’d be surprised how much these vans are worth now
@@MakeItKustom crazy eh?
Take care from Ashcroft
I love all the different techniques you used to get things done. That’s what I enjoy most about this field of work, is how often you have to use your head and get creative in order to accomplish the tasks on hand in an efficient manor.
I love seeing people that are really good at their craft and this guy is exactly that. Great video!
By far the best MIG welding video in all of TH-cam! I'm just beginning welding on my 1967 Cougar and this video gave me reference for all my practice before actually welding on the car. I rewatch this video a lot! Thank you for explaining all of your steps!
The best technique of panelbeting and welding your are The best 👌
Very well done. Whoever trained you did a good job, and you had the sense to listen and practice your skills. You should be very proud of your work.
Thanks very much man I appreciate it. There’s lots of great teachers out there !
The standard of your workmanship is amazing, a joy to watch! and every time I do watch, I learn!
Awesome man great to hear it !
I am very glad I found your channel. I enjoy watching a real pro work his magic
I’m glad you found us as well James thank you!
great video, you have the best balance of talking/doing and even speeding up video vs actual speed i have seen. it is perfect for the way I learn. you do great work i appreciate you sharing what you do!
THIS IS AN AMAZING VIDEO!!! No BLAH, BLAH, BLAH talking about yourself and how "wonderful" you are ....like so many of the other videos.
You are to the point, with specific "discussions" of your experiences ....and the "fast-forward feature" to make the video more efficient.
Very clear message how much work is involved in preparation, and measure, measure, measure. before a single tack is done.
I have a '57 Healey, 100-6. Lower portion needs body parts replacement. I have ALL the replacement parts needed. Been looking for a reliable, honest shop to do this work in Vancouver, B.C., but haven't found one shop who will provide any honest answers. Either humming and hawing, or simply don't call back with answers. The work you have shown here is pretty much exactly what is required ...but in fact, a little easier. Fundamentally nothing is being done "blind". I have both TIG and MIG ....I'll do it myself. Your video was the stimulator.😉😉😜😜
I’m blown away by watching you work brother. You make it look so easy and effortless, love these tutorials.
I’ve got a few years of auto body experience under my belt. Nice job keeping the explanation simple and straightforward. Thought QC is hard through a screen, looks awesome, very professional. Watching you use the tools in your shop is awesome. Good luck on the move.
Thanks a lot Ryan I always appreciate comments from professionals! I’m learning new stuff every day and was never trained in this repair. It’s good assurance that I’m not steering people in the wrong direction
Equalize = nuetralize
Love watching you build, awesome video as always.
Amazing skills... Withot bondo..... Nice job🔥🔥
Still discovering your older videos with tons of great content on practical ways to "use what ya got" to get the work done. We all don't have an English Wheel to make panels, but the methods you show on MIG is something that can apply to beginners with a bargain price MIG unit. BTW, the word you're searching for is to 'neutralize' the acidic nature of the Rust Mort. Can always add a teaspoon of baking soda in the spray bottle as the 'base' that counters the acid, but your advice to use a lot of water to rinse is right on since [acid+base=salt]. Road salt is the culprit causing most rust, and your video teaches a common beginner task undertaken for keeping a ride out of the junkyard.
Thanks Jim I’m stoked people are picking it up and doing it man it’s so fulfilling knowing this craft still has a future
This is how my dad did his patch panels too. Thank you for your time on the videos,very good work. Very helpful..genius!!
I used to work in a body shop many years ago (like over 30 years ago), when I was young. It's really cool to see all the advancements in tools and tech, and how efficient you are. Well done!
Thanks man so glad the custom industry isn’t on “book time” we don’t have to be that fast 😂
Nicely done. I enjoy see how other do this work. More then one way to skin a cat. Always learning new ways. Love it.You ever come across walter flexcuts grinding disks. Should check them out. I hate using a stone on sheetmetal. You have a very steady hand. I don't. Lol. Check them out. They are deadly for cutting down welds. Very fast.
Fitzee and Karl, Canada’s most inspiring metal guys.
Hey Fitzee's here. Lol. You have great videos as well.
I can confirm Fitzee’s Walter Flexcut recommendation. I’ve been using them ever since Fitzee shared them with us on his channel and they do an amazing job cutting the weld peaks off. 👍👍😎👍👍
@@joell439 all of walters cutting disks are amazing.
Fitzee rocks, Karl rocks!
Great to see ya both cut-n-butt!
Karl from Michigan
Young man you are truly an expert in your field. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.
You're rare brother. Patience is definitely strong for this type of work.
Thanks for taking the time to teach us and share some methods you employ. 🍻
Awesome skills from fabrication to install! Great video! Going to try and restore an old wheel barrow that rusted through.....Definitely will have some fun doing this! Your skills are off the charts!
You do some amazing smooth work. Respect!
Thanks a lot! Cheers!
Wow! You did a fantastic job on that! I’m in the middle of fixing up a 69 Econoline. Lots of whiskey dents. Some rust in the rockers. I really wish I still had my English wheel. I had to sell a bunch of my sheet metal equipment last fall. Had to move out of my shop I had rented for my fab business. I’m in the process of building a shop on my property. So my equipment is stored in a couple of tents. Can’t really access my brake and bead roller. I’m basically working on it outside. With hand tools and a mig welder. But it’s getting done. Hopefully soon. I’ll have a shop setup again. Love watching your vids! Good luck on the shop move!
Excellent workmanship sir!
I had a 57 Chevy pickup and had purchased a patch panel. Took it to a body guy and he threw away the panel and bondo'd the repair. I realized it at his shop. Didn't pay him and pulled the panel out of the garbage. Crazy. I wish I would have taken to your shop or learned to do this from you back then.
Great channel!!!
Phenomenal video Karl as always. Totally love the channel. Awesome content as always. Always stay riveted. Thanks for the tips and tricks. Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice solid, long lasting repair job. Great tips on mitigating the warping. Thanks for this video.
Just came across your channel. I’m a driveway ball peen hammer and Home Depot Lincoln Mig welder hobbyist, but with some patience and a grinder, I get it done. But watching you is downright inspirational on the possibilities. I subscribed and can’t wait to get caught up on your other videos. As someone from a much smaller channel, I know it takes a lot of time to video and edit. Thanks for making the effort.
Doing this kind of work for 55 yrs and still at it here in Oregon. Your o the money great work and prep!!
This is, probably, the best Vid on body work. The dialogue was easy to follow and down to earth. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for sharing, Karl! Incredible job on the explanation of the repair process, almost as smooth as your finished repair! Looking forward to more from your new location! Enjoy! Be safe!
Thanks so much Harry I’m glad that you enjoyed this one! We are tearing down the shop as we speak
At the end, when you said, "No filler", it was a very impressive finish.
I'd have been on my second can of Plastic Padding.
Damn dude! That's the cleanest rust repair i've ever seen! Just for that, I subbed!
Thanks man welcome !
Well done. You are a master of the craft.
Whenever I need to learn a correct, easy to understand procedure of body work, I can find it right here on your channel. I come back and watch some of your videos several times, this is one of them. Lot's of helpful information, tech tips, & no B.S. Thank You.
Damn no filler that’s when you know you’re good
Great job, I really enjoyed the welds being ground down and sanded until they disappeared, very satisfying! Keep up the great work 👍
That's an absolutely beautiful repair, and thanks for all the tips!
Phenomenal craftsmanship. There are fabricators with twice your experience who could learn a thing or two from this video.
Buddy, I've had some bad personal problems for the last year, haven't been able to do much, but tonight I finally was able to sit down and check out youtube, this video popped up, and your relaxed teaching brought a smile to my face. Thanks
So glad to hear that Kip! Only worry about the problems you can change not the ones you can’t! Cheers man this year will be better!
I found this really interesting, I of course learned some excellent tips, I do have some metal experience and watching everything you did and said made perfect sense with excellent outcome, Very cool for something I stumbled onto. BTW I believe the word you where looking for was to use water to “Neutralize “ the acid when conditioning the rust. Subscribed. 👍
Thanks for subscribing and clearing that up! Cheers!!!
What was the original skin thickness, 19 guage? Do you always make your patches from 16 guage when Mig welding? Cheers from downunder.
I don’t always use 16 gauge but this is such a flat and straight panel
With your level of skill you should be doing very high end restoration and custom work.
Thanks Ron!
Man, you are a young man but have the skills of someone who has been doing this for decades. I wish I could find someone in my area that could do these kind of quality repairs.
Thanks Joe!
watching you is a hypnotic experience, so much knowledge and skill on display for us viewers....truly masterful sheet metal work!
🙋🏼♂️bacana de mais irmão parabéns amigo pelo trabalho 🙌🏻👍🏻🇧🇷
Hi the colleges should use your videos because they are brilliant I'm 63yrs and I have learned a lot from your videos in all the years I have tried to gather information to do welding and bodywork keep up with the good work
Dude I'm from Kazakhstan, i watch your wideo and you doing your work like a God!!! Your work like heaven to my eyes)))
Your use of 16ga metal for your repair helps in keeping the warpage down. But your meticulous work ethic proves to be why the end result is so fine! Excellent work.
No wonder this video has so many views, because it is a very well done video showing complete detail. Thanks for posting it!
Thank you for these videos! I've never welder but have a 66' Ford Fairlane (dad's high school car) that I am going to rebuild. Watching how you repair parts or use old parts from another car is very helpful.
I appreciate the fact that even on the thicker inner metal you took your time to keep warpage down. Great video. Thank you sir
You’re welcome and thanks for watching!
Bad ass repair there Mr. Fisher !!! Zero plastic filler is a sign of a true craftsman. Your techniques are calculated and purposeful! Time is heat and heat on a panel will cause serious misbehaviors from either processes TIG/ MIG. Learning to read the metal and seeing what it needs is key. Every time I see one of your videos (multiple times) I learn something new about metal and how it behaves or how to get the different oxy flames and what they are used for. I’m currently working on building a rotisserie and body dolly for my Datsun 280Z to aid in floor and frame rail replacement before I drop in a serious motor and take to the track. Thanks again and work safe brother
Cheer
My Dad had a autobody shop for 40 years, we built street rods, I left the trade and have cnc machine shop now. You do very nice work, gifted hands for sure! Very nice!
putting on a metal clean prep solution, is a very important step that I didn't see you do before spraying the finished stage of your metal sanding at the end .This is a very necessary step to remove all contaminants.Thanks for your tips and tricks!
Thanks 🙏 for sharing how you do your work. I’m 62 and am still learning. Keep the videos coming bruh.
More work up front ! And hardly any work to finish! Much better than adding a bunch of bondo . Very well explained and executed !!
Hell of an instructor!
Alot of info but all taken very well because the way you explain. Very unselfish. Thanks
Enjoyed watching someone who is good at what they do, enjoying what they do. ✌🇺🇸🍻
Wow! been doing auto body for decades and never seen any better-your a master!
Great video!.... you don't gloss over the boring time consuming bits .... because they are the bits making the difference between a good job and a great job. Picked up quite a few good basic hints - the most important is I think I tend to rush and "don't have time" to make the small adjustments or do the boring bits then end up with more work down the track - I agree with the comments below - you are a great teacher and communicator! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks a bunch from Downunder Oz.
Thanks a lot Steve I appreciate it! It is time consuming to do all the small bits but worth it!
Thank you for the amazing video and tips. The way you talk and teach is perfectly for everyone understand.
You absolutely have tremendous skills, admire all of your work. Love your shop. i believe that you NEUTRALIZE rustMort with water.
Neutralize the acid with base spray, neutralize is the word your looking for, by the way, your work is superlative.
I am not into body work but I am learning a lot of technical details on fabricating and welding thin metal, thanks.
Bloody good job young man .
You can honestly feel proud of your handiwork.
Greetings from South Africa.
In addition to having mad fab skills, the tutorial and editing is amazing. Thank you for taking the time.
You do a great job. Preventing the warpage is an art in itself.
Some of the best work I've ever seen !! Young man got talent for sure!!
Nice job young man I’ve been panel welding for 45 years and there’s still stuff to learn I’ve never needed to air cool but I think I’ll give it a go why not
This dude needs a tv show. Better than half of them on the Discovery Channel.
I understand how much time and effort goes into making these videos. Thank you. I'm new to welding and got myself a 69Dodge Charger project in my garage. I don't know anything about welding, fabrication, mechanics...Basically, I'm a rookie with my dream car. I haven't bought my MIG welder yet, but once I do, I'll watch this one again. Guys like you, sharing your knowledge, are freekin' awesome. I wish you well! Guy (South Africa)
man - must be like christmas in a shop like that every day. Kudos on this guy for building this kind of setup and doing great stuff with it.
Thanks David! I love tools and I love finding deals on tools LOL it’s taking 15 years to get here
Amps and volts don't mean more heat,like you say,heat is relative to time,the more time you spend the more heat imputed.love the video and the work,fantastic job man.
Great Instructional Video!! I'm restoring a "Fairlady" that has 18 gauge metal in the rockers and I was blown hole through the patch panels. Your explanation of the "Hot and Quick" MIG welds made a sense instead of the "LOW and SLOW = More HEAT"
Going to give that concept a shot ..
THANKS For the Video !!!