What a technical instructor, love your craft brother. I have a 1964 Cutlass Oldsmobile with the leading edge of the hood that have issues just like you're working on. Thanks for the help.
Tony, you talk about not being perfect your right sir we all make mistakes at one time or another! early on when I was a young Apprentice i had a Journeyman who was a mentor tell me, "if you were perfect it would be your house I visit on Sunday mornings!"
Joe's comment below I think has been the word I have been trying to come up with ever since finding your channel, "confidence". 3 months ago starting to weld up my 240z, and having no welding experience. All OJT wondering what the heck am I doing. I must have gone out to the garage and just stared at my new welder and my project for 6-8 months without doing anything. I find your channel. It has given me the confidence to go out in the shop and at the very least go out and cut metal and weld regardless if it came out good or not. I wish I could buy you some drinks. Please dont ever change the format of this channel, it is my favorite.
Fitzee, I have to thank you. A few days ago, I started to clean up some rust spots on my '04 Jeep Liberty. As I was cleaning it up, I found complete rust-through on the bottom corner of the driver-side door. I thought WWFD? What Would Fitzee Do? 1) Don't over think it. 2) Do one step at a time. 3) If it don't come out right the first time, cut it out and start over. Anyway, I welded in a new piece for the inner door, then the outer door. I don't think I would have had the confidence if I haven't been watching you. It was much easier than I thought it would be. Anyway, it's all fixed and I have you to thank. Thank You for sharing your knowledge. Joe
Hi Fitzee, I really enjoy your informative, step by step, instructional videos. I especially like how you take the time to explain your reasoning as to why you build your pieces the way you do and not a different way or how other guys might do things. I find it is really important to get different perspectives of how to do things. I will say, you make me nervous when you spot weld without a welding hood on, but I'll concede you know what you're doing. My great-great grandfather and grandmother were from Wales and Ireland. I enjoy your accent tremendously. Keep the videos coming... Cheers! W. Morgan
Hi Fitzee, I started watching your vids just after starting 'open heart surgery' on my Land Rover Discovery. Here in the UK LandRovers melt like ice in our salt laden winter roads so I'm pretty used to crawling about under the truck with a mig welder. I can't tell you how useful your tricks and tips have been, unlike a lot of stuff on YT yours is real world, I reckon I'm now using nearly all of your common techniques which is saving me a heap of time and I'm getting a great finish. Keep up the great work, I'll be watching all the way. 👍🏻
I just started watching you on you tube. I wish I found you 6 years ago. So many tips I gut from you. I've been welding all my life 45 yrs. on heavy steel big pipe. Never did thin material. Thanks for the heads up on sheet metal.
This is just what I needed to see. My 65 MGB has damage along the leading edge of the bonnet. This is the way I can get it to look better. Not sure how much better, but better.
I don't think many would attempt this repair but I'm glad you did. I tried butt welding a patch panel on the bottom of a door (full length) a while ago and it pulled itself low in a few spots. Backside access is limited so pushing the panel up has not worked out. You even mentioned that it will pull low if you try and butt weld it....found that out the hard way. I'll be redoing this repair using your method.
Like everybody else, your videos are greatly appreciated. Since I’ve found your videos, I’ve gained the confidence to tackle replacing the whole bottom section of my 1976 Aussie Chrysler Valiant wagon tailgate, following a lot of your tips and method of tacking the new piece over the old and cutting thru on the 45 bloody awesome 😊 after reconstructing the corners inner and outer, folding with only hammers etc like yourself and the bottom frame work, checking all the window regulator operation, I’m finally ready to tackle the outer skin, thank you once again from down under, and good luck, cheers Andy 😊👍
@@fitzeesfabrications thank you will do, not in your league, but love doing it and hopefully it will look neat when completed and I hope it helps others have a crack at it too, just have to take your time, there are no plans it’s just some trial and error, we never stop learning and above all, laugh at your own mistakes don’t get angry lol 😂👍
Hi Fitzee, same here from Belgium (Europe) - following you some time now and with your docu videos, I was able to fix-up my 1971 Mercedes 307D (T1) ex-FireTruck/Van. So, after a few rehearsals - it was ready for MOT and it passed with a star :-) Again, thank you very much for your video's and please keep doing what your doing - inspiring other people. I will stick around :-) Hans D.
Using the tension of the metal to pull up your patch is the best tip I have seen. This helps maintain the compound shape. That is a tricky area that I have seen on others, but not this model. There is no place to drain water. I would be tempted to used a spray epoxy sealer, then spray rustproofing thru a hose from underneath the hood. It will still last for decades. Nice work!
EXCELLENT VIDEO.....I am just getting ready to do this to a 76 F250. I was going to patch x 5. But this will be so much better. Thanks again for all the educational videos you post.
I like your technique very much because I don't have an English wheel and they're expensive + I don't have a place even I like it very much. I think your Technique solve my problem. thank you very much
Fitz, you are truly a master of your craft. Your tips and explanations of why you do things a certain way are greatly appreciated. Above all your work is awesome.
An astonishing display of craftsmanship and tutelage! I do not expect to have any reservations about doing the same labor on my 1970 Impala's mechanism's coverture, with this newfound confidence implanted. My gratitude! 🖖
Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I Just acquired a 66 Galaxie 500 that upon initial inspection looked pretty much rust free. After the trim and other tuff started coming off im seeing places where patches will be needed and other fabrication, can you say trunk gutter... or more accurately, where the gutter used to be. I feel a lot more confident now and know not to cut out ANYTHING and use the old area as a template to make the replacement! You kick arse me man!
That was a massive amount of work to save that hood. For a modern vehicle where replacement parts are available, it wouldn't be worth the trouble. BUT, for these older vehicles where parts are rare and expensive, it's well worth the effort to save the old parts. You have a lot of interesting videos on your channel that are of benefit to anyone doing a restoration at home. All the best from Queensland Australia.
From argentina my english y so bad 😂 but i learn so much whit your videos i have a ford falcon and i'm ristoration every weekend and my work is good day a day whit your experience tank you so much
At my last job (just retired) I had an almost unlimited supply of 16 ga sheet metal from old industrial cabinets, which is a bit heavy for automotive use, but boy is it sturdy. OTOH, like you mentioned, it allowed extra material for grinding. Quite often these panels had a 90 degree bend with a 1/2" lip so quite handy for forming a lower door or rocker panel. You could either continue the bend or hammer a little out to make less of a bend.... but it was a good starting point for so many things if you use your imagination. I actually built an entire door pillar using your method of dividing the work into several pieces, but I didn't know that was the correct / best way till I watched one of these videos.
Great job. I need to repair my GMC hood. It should be easier to start with a bent piece of metal and do a little stretching and shrinking then follow up with a 2nd piece for the front.
Thanks for taking the time to share your expert knowledge. I have a 67 C10 that has the same rust and damage to the front edge of the hood and I have been wondering how to repair it. Armed with your instruction I'm not afraid to tackle it. You are a great teacher,
I've watched a ton of your videos - thanks to you I've repaired trunk and floors in my 57 plus installed proper seat supports for buckets. What I'm constantly amazed with is the quality of the work just using basic tools. That's why so many of us relate to you. Top notch instruction. Thanks.
Thank you Tony, That was one of the more difficult cut and butt jobs done and explained, as you say "easy does it, piece by piece, until it's perfect." Every video i learn something totally new, and still I am amazed at each video. I almost have a note book full now of your tips. You are the best resource for this and I'm glad your in Canada, gunna have to make a pilgrimage to your shop one day... lol.
Robert Somerville, I'm a beginner just thinking about getting into welding for fun and to work on my own cars. Would you be willing to share a digital version of your notes. Thanks
That truck is really interesting how its built. Even though you didn't film the work, It would still be great to see your answers and how you put it together. Especially the dash and cowl, steering etc. Kind of like a product review sorta thing. Looks pretty neat. Using the 2013 radiator support is a bit of work there too. I've had several of those 67-72s so I can imagine the things you had to work through. Thanks for sharing
No this is a 2013 truck. Dash, floors, firewall,chassis, running gear and rad support all in its stock 2013 locations. The 70 cab is what was made to fit! Cool project if you had it from the start.
@@fitzeesfabrications yea I caught that, the shell basically on the 2013. That's why I think a "how its made" video would be great. There's a lot of guys doing similar things. Some really slick, some not so much lol. The dash and cowl are always the control point it seems. If they get butchery there it never gets better it seems. Thanks
Ya thats what happen with this truck. It was half done and not that well eather. I just had to make it work. I like to do one like this. I like to try a mid to early 60s truck. It crossed my mind but I got enough projects. Lol
@@fitzeesfabrications haa...yea I have plenty of projects myself. Nothing but respect for all you guys filming and editing to make videos. Wish I could see that truck in a good walk around kinda way. When I see what you do and you say "it's not that hard" makes me want to check out something you say is a head scratcher. Your simple approach to solve problems is the greatest.
Always lived these trucks. My parents had one in the long grass part of the lawn. It was my grandpa's, gave it to my dad. They both died. Anyway, I wanted this truck, which in winter was used as a small tobogganing hill. I decided when I was 12 it was mine. Then it got traded for hay. So, if i ever get an old truck, this will be the one
I just reviewed this video, and learned more by watching again. These are extremely valuable tips when dealing with complex issues. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Happy to see you are using an helmet to weld now I watched all your video and learn a lot with them I'm working on a French old car (i'm French) and your videos help me to understand how to work Many thanks
Your tips are the best!! I'm working on 67 C10 have trouble finding Lower pinch weld replacement. I hope one day you can make a video you replacement and making one.
Great video Fitzee. The Cleco's you featured originate from the aircraft industry where they are used to pre-assemble panels and parts that will be eventually riveted. As you correctly said they are available in several sizes, 3/32", 1/8", 5/32, 3/16" and 1/4". you may also be interested to know that they are also available with "thumb screws" instead of the plier actuation. Although slower, they can be used to exert a greater clamping force should it be required. Unfortunately they are considerably more expensive!
Fitz you sure know how to make it happen I could watch you do this type of work all day. I can do engine work all day long, Give me fab work and I crumble Your videos give me more confidenceto try some of this work. Thankyou for sharing your videos.
Another great video Fitzee! Thanks for the tips. Your tip about using 18 gauge vs 20 caught my ear. I usually use 20 and save the heavier stuff for where I have to match up to the original thicker stuff, like floors and such, but your tip makes a lot of sense. I'm gonna try using the 18 gauge more often now. Thanks again, Larry
I noticed the helmet in a previous video, Tony... but didn't want to say much about it in case it was a sore spot that someone was giving you a hard time about. ;) Good on you for doing it. As usual, nice job on the hood and the explanation.
Beautiful I was wondering if you could do a video welding up a panel like that with out using the gas just so I can see the difference between gas and no gas.
A little something I do when I end up with them pinholes that need to be welded up..I take a 15/64 drill bit and drill into the pinhole just a bit. It makes a nice spot to weld. The reason i use that size of bit is because it is a uncommon size that I rarely use.
Thanks for sharing. Rust is like mould.. what you see bleeding to the surface is only the tip of the iceberg. Tread softly and let patience be your guide. Best of health to you and yours.
I don't know if it matters to you but in your intro I think that may be the best video clip of welding I have ever seen I actually started to cover my eyes it was so realistic
Great job Tony! You are the best I've ever seen do this work. Love watching all of your videos. You have inspired me to go out and buy a welder and learn welding and this method. Thank you.
Nice weekends work Fitzee. If i had the means id flick u a spare barra i got 2 propel that thing into the sevens. Long boat trip 2 send it thou. Stock na barras can still can be had for 100 - 200 bucks here still running. 4 how long, not long I suspect. World demand will out strip supply Im thinking. Watching your build with interest.
I love those motors I followed the boys who came to drag week. Followed skid factory on the van build too. Love that thay are like the junk yard Ls of Australia . Cool engines.
Yeah, really great video. You make it simple, one thing at a time. I have a 69 AMX and a 69 Roadrunner with quite a bit of rust needing repair, and some places are complicated shapes. Following your advice will make it much better. Just take my time, and not worry about the speed, do it right. I have subscribed and follow you Thanks, Tom
Mr fitzee I've learned a ton from you, thank you. I've been really interested in your digressions into building speed. Not sure how much you do that stuff these days, but I bet you'd find a big interest in you're approach to building power.
Thank you for all you do for us diy’ers. I am learning more than I can take in. Question for you. Have you done a video on repairing the windshield lip? Better yet, repair at the top of the cab pillar right in the corner below the drip edge?
Fitzee! I've been watching your videos for a week now and I was wondering if you could do one covering the tools and grinding wheels you use on the regular? Would help a lot to plan out the toolkit.
What a technical instructor, love your craft brother. I have a 1964 Cutlass Oldsmobile with the leading edge of the hood that have issues just like you're working on. Thanks for the help.
This is a lost art... Thanks for your tutorial not alot of people have this knowledge.
Tony, you talk about not being perfect your right sir we all make mistakes at one time or another!
early on when I was a young Apprentice i had a Journeyman who was a mentor tell me,
"if you were perfect it would be your house I visit on Sunday mornings!"
The man who never made a mistake never made anything!
Joe's comment below I think has been the word I have been trying to come up with ever since finding your channel, "confidence".
3 months ago starting to weld up my 240z, and having no welding experience. All OJT wondering what the heck am I doing. I must have gone out to the garage and just stared at my new welder and my project for 6-8 months without doing anything. I find your channel. It has given me the confidence to go out in the shop and at the very least go out and cut metal and weld regardless if it came out good or not. I wish I could buy you some drinks. Please dont ever change the format of this channel, it is my favorite.
Fitzee, I have to thank you. A few days ago, I started to clean up some rust spots on my '04 Jeep Liberty. As I was cleaning it up, I found complete rust-through on the bottom corner of the driver-side door. I thought WWFD? What Would Fitzee Do? 1) Don't over think it. 2) Do one step at a time. 3) If it don't come out right the first time, cut it out and start over. Anyway, I welded in a new piece for the inner door, then the outer door. I don't think I would have had the confidence if I haven't been watching you. It was much easier than I thought it would be. Anyway, it's all fixed and I have you to thank. Thank You for sharing your knowledge. Joe
Love hearing these stories. Makes all this worth wild. Glad I could help.
Agree; Fitzee's lessons encourage us to do things ourselves, with the processes he uses. There is no doubt Fitzee is a real teacher.
Thank you. You are the only person I've found who explains not only the how, but most importantly THE WHY.
Hi Fitzee, I really enjoy your informative, step by step, instructional videos. I especially like how you take the time to explain your reasoning as to why you build your pieces the way you do and not a different way or how other guys might do things. I find it is really important to get different perspectives of how to do things. I will say, you make me nervous when you spot weld without a welding hood on, but I'll concede you know what you're doing. My great-great grandfather and grandmother were from Wales and Ireland. I enjoy your accent tremendously. Keep the videos coming... Cheers! W. Morgan
You are the best. Unbelievable cut and but to make the leading edge of that hood. You camera angle to show flatness was very brave.
Hi Fitzee, I started watching your vids just after starting 'open heart surgery' on my Land Rover Discovery. Here in the UK LandRovers melt like ice in our salt laden winter roads so I'm pretty used to crawling about under the truck with a mig welder. I can't tell you how useful your tricks and tips have been, unlike a lot of stuff on YT yours is real world, I reckon I'm now using nearly all of your common techniques which is saving me a heap of time and I'm getting a great finish. Keep up the great work, I'll be watching all the way. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed them. Its great to hear stories like this. Its what makes it all worth wild.
I just started watching you on you tube. I wish I found you 6 years ago. So many tips I gut from you. I've been welding all my life 45 yrs. on heavy steel big pipe. Never did thin material. Thanks for the heads up on sheet metal.
very impressive the job you have done breaking it down to simple pieces and cut and butt, thanks again for the impressive teaching
This is just what I needed to see. My 65 MGB has damage along the leading edge of the bonnet. This is the way I can get it to look better. Not sure how much better, but better.
I don't think many would attempt this repair but I'm glad you did. I tried butt welding a patch panel on the bottom of a door (full length) a while ago and it pulled itself low in a few spots. Backside access is limited so pushing the panel up has not worked out. You even mentioned that it will pull low if you try and butt weld it....found that out the hard way. I'll be redoing this repair using your method.
Like everybody else, your videos are greatly appreciated. Since I’ve found your videos, I’ve gained the confidence to tackle replacing the whole bottom section of my 1976 Aussie Chrysler Valiant wagon tailgate, following a lot of your tips and method of tacking the new piece over the old and cutting thru on the 45 bloody awesome 😊 after reconstructing the corners inner and outer, folding with only hammers etc like yourself and the bottom frame work, checking all the window regulator operation, I’m finally ready to tackle the outer skin, thank you once again from down under, and good luck, cheers Andy 😊👍
Love to see this. Post some pics over on my Facebook page. Very cool stuff. Glad I could help
@@fitzeesfabrications thank you will do, not in your league, but love doing it and hopefully it will look neat when completed and I hope it helps others have a crack at it too, just have to take your time, there are no plans it’s just some trial and error, we never stop learning and above all, laugh at your own mistakes don’t get angry lol 😂👍
You make it look easy.
You put lots of time in this.
Thanks for showing
Fitzee I could work beside you the rest of my life be happy man.
Hi Fitzee, same here from Belgium (Europe) - following you some time now and with your docu videos, I was able to fix-up my 1971 Mercedes 307D (T1) ex-FireTruck/Van.
So, after a few rehearsals - it was ready for MOT and it passed with a star :-)
Again, thank you very much for your video's and please keep doing what your doing - inspiring other people.
I will stick around :-) Hans D.
Using the tension of the metal to pull up your patch is the best tip I have seen. This helps maintain the compound shape. That is a tricky area that I have seen on others, but not this model. There is no place to drain water. I would be tempted to used a spray epoxy sealer, then spray rustproofing thru a hose from underneath the hood. It will still last for decades.
Nice work!
EXCELLENT VIDEO.....I am just getting ready to do this to a 76 F250. I was going to patch x 5. But this will be so much better. Thanks again for all the educational videos you post.
I like your technique very much because I don't have an English wheel and they're expensive + I don't have a place even I like it very much. I think your Technique solve my problem. thank you very much
Fitz, you are truly a master of your craft. Your tips and explanations of why you do things a certain way are greatly appreciated. Above all your work is awesome.
Fitz the sign of a true craftsman is he can fix his mistakes... another fine job🤠👍
I think the true sign of a craftsman is they can admit they make mistakes
An astonishing display of craftsmanship and tutelage! I do not expect to have any reservations about doing the same labor on my 1970 Impala's mechanism's coverture, with this newfound confidence implanted.
My gratitude! 🖖
I love how you brake this down so even the most novice person understand what your doing. Awesome work as usual.
Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I Just acquired a 66 Galaxie 500 that upon initial inspection looked pretty much rust free. After the trim and other tuff started coming off im seeing places where patches will be needed and other fabrication, can you say trunk gutter... or more accurately, where the gutter used to be. I feel a lot more confident now and know not to cut out ANYTHING and use the old area as a template to make the replacement!
You kick arse me man!
That turned out amazing , your fabrication lessons are 👍👍👍! You deserved that 4 second cruise you went on right at the end! 😎
That was a massive amount of work to save that hood. For a modern vehicle where replacement parts are available, it wouldn't be worth the trouble. BUT, for these older vehicles where parts are rare and expensive, it's well worth the effort to save the old parts. You have a lot of interesting videos on your channel that are of benefit to anyone doing a restoration at home. All the best from Queensland Australia.
Fitzee, you are an absolute wizard with a grinder, sander and welder. Awesome repair as always.
Really nice workmanship. Just started following you. So a big thankyou for the time you take to show us what & how you do it right .
Wisdom along with craftsmanship = priceless!
Every one of your videos is a trove of subtle details that make it all happen, Thank You !!!!!
From argentina my english y so bad 😂 but i learn so much whit your videos i have a ford falcon and i'm ristoration every weekend and my work is good day a day whit your experience tank you so much
My goodness Fitz! Amazing craftsmanship!
Hi Fitzee, Somehow I missed this video! Amazing work. Step by step is the key as you said and don't get overwhelmed which I tend to do. Thank you!!
Enjoy all you share your skill set is awesome can't believe any one would give you a thumbs down thanks again
You are incredibly Good at your Craft... I can't get Enough of your Videos. Very very Helpful. Thanks Again... Brother
At my last job (just retired) I had an almost unlimited supply of 16 ga sheet metal from old industrial cabinets, which is a bit heavy for automotive use, but boy is it sturdy. OTOH, like you mentioned, it allowed extra material for grinding. Quite often these panels had a 90 degree bend with a 1/2" lip so quite handy for forming a lower door or rocker panel. You could either continue the bend or hammer a little out to make less of a bend.... but it was a good starting point for so many things if you use your imagination. I actually built an entire door pillar using your method of dividing the work into several pieces, but I didn't know that was the correct / best way till I watched one of these videos.
Amazing skills... I always learn new techniques for body repair on every video Fitzee makes! 👍
Great job. I need to repair my GMC hood. It should be easier to start with a bent piece of metal and do a little stretching and shrinking then follow up with a 2nd piece for the front.
Everytime I watch your videos I keep saying what a genius you are very good at what you do Sir .my new pop's LoL 🤣
Tony, I love it. The great thing about steel is you can always remove it and do it again. Nice job on the front hood here.
Thanks for taking the time to share your expert knowledge. I have a 67 C10 that has the same rust and damage to the front edge of the hood and I have been wondering how to repair it. Armed with your instruction I'm not afraid to tackle it. You are a great teacher,
I've watched a ton of your videos - thanks to you I've repaired trunk and floors in my 57 plus installed proper seat supports for buckets.
What I'm constantly amazed with is the quality of the work just using basic tools. That's why so many of us relate to you.
Top notch instruction. Thanks.
What a AWESOME teacher!! Your talents and ability to address any situation is incredible. Thanks for showing us your talents!!
My friend you are one hell of an artist
Thank you Tony, That was one of the more difficult cut and butt jobs done and explained, as you say "easy does it, piece by piece, until it's perfect." Every video i learn something totally new, and still I am amazed at each video. I almost have a note book full now of your tips. You are the best resource for this and I'm glad your in Canada, gunna have to make a pilgrimage to your shop one day... lol.
Robert Somerville, I'm a beginner just thinking about getting into welding for fun and to work on my own cars. Would you be willing to share a digital version of your notes.
Thanks
Nothing more satisfying than watching a true craftsman at work. No stress, no rush, beautiful work.
That truck is really interesting how its built. Even though you didn't film the work, It would still be great to see your answers and how you put it together. Especially the dash and cowl, steering etc. Kind of like a product review sorta thing. Looks pretty neat. Using the 2013 radiator support is a bit of work there too. I've had several of those 67-72s so I can imagine the things you had to work through. Thanks for sharing
No this is a 2013 truck. Dash, floors, firewall,chassis, running gear and rad support all in its stock 2013 locations. The 70 cab is what was made to fit! Cool project if you had it from the start.
@@fitzeesfabrications yea I caught that, the shell basically on the 2013. That's why I think a "how its made" video would be great. There's a lot of guys doing similar things. Some really slick, some not so much lol. The dash and cowl are always the control point it seems. If they get butchery there it never gets better it seems. Thanks
Ya thats what happen with this truck. It was half done and not that well eather. I just had to make it work. I like to do one like this. I like to try a mid to early 60s truck. It crossed my mind but I got enough projects. Lol
@@fitzeesfabrications haa...yea I have plenty of projects myself. Nothing but respect for all you guys filming and editing to make videos. Wish I could see that truck in a good walk around kinda way. When I see what you do and you say "it's not that hard" makes me want to check out something you say is a head scratcher. Your simple approach to solve problems is the greatest.
Hoi Fitzee, great instruction. It makes you confidence to do body work. Two pieces at the time. Thanks again. Stay doing it. It makes the difference.
Always lived these trucks. My parents had one in the long grass part of the lawn. It was my grandpa's, gave it to my dad. They both died. Anyway, I wanted this truck, which in winter was used as a small tobogganing hill. I decided when I was 12 it was mine. Then it got traded for hay. So, if i ever get an old truck, this will be the one
Hey, almost done watching this video...would you ever consider using a belt sander for the round over edges?
I just reviewed this video, and learned more by watching again. These are extremely valuable tips when dealing with complex issues. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
I cannot say thank you enough
I have similar issue on hood of my 52 Studebaker 2R5 truck .... your videos are a great help
Happy to see you are using an helmet to weld now
I watched all your video and learn a lot with them
I'm working on a French old car (i'm French) and your videos help me to understand how to work
Many thanks
Your tips are the best!! I'm working on 67 C10 have trouble finding Lower pinch weld replacement. I hope one day you can make a video you replacement and making one.
Great video Fitzee. The Cleco's you featured originate from the aircraft industry where they are used to pre-assemble panels and parts that will be eventually riveted. As you correctly said they are available in several sizes, 3/32", 1/8", 5/32, 3/16" and 1/4". you may also be interested to know that they are also available with "thumb screws" instead of the plier actuation. Although slower, they can be used to exert a greater clamping force should it be required. Unfortunately they are considerably more expensive!
Fitz you sure know how to make it happen I could watch you do this type of work all day. I can do engine work all day long, Give me fab work and I crumble Your videos give me more confidenceto try some of this work. Thankyou for sharing your videos.
Fitz that is a fantastic bit of work and you make it look so doable I’m inspired to go and do some work on my project. M
Another great video Fitzee! Thanks for the tips. Your tip about using 18 gauge vs 20 caught my ear. I usually use 20 and save the heavier stuff for where I have to match up to the original thicker stuff, like floors and such, but your tip makes a lot of sense. I'm gonna try using the 18 gauge more often now. Thanks again, Larry
Going to try my hand at a simple side marker bracket for 68 vette thanks for basics
i watch all your repairs
I noticed the helmet in a previous video, Tony... but didn't want to say much about it in case it was a sore spot that someone was giving you a hard time about. ;) Good on you for doing it.
As usual, nice job on the hood and the explanation.
Its all fun. We all have bad habits you guys see mine .lol
@@fitzeesfabrications Bad habits? Me? Hahahahaha
@@Joe.Doucette hahaha
I'd love to see the finished product, after painting.
I love what you do. Cheers Doug. 🍻🍻🍻
Beautiful I was wondering if you could do a video welding up a panel like that with out using the gas just so I can see the difference between gas and no gas.
I really enjoy your welding classes!! I have learned so much.....and my welding has definitely improved. Thank you!
great vid,more vids on sorting out probs from other peoples jobs.that would of been the best vid ever showing how you overcame some elses cockup
A little something I do when I end up with them pinholes that need to be welded up..I take a 15/64 drill bit and drill into the pinhole just a bit. It makes a nice spot to weld. The reason i use that size of bit is because it is a uncommon size that I rarely use.
Thanks for sharing. Rust is like mould.. what you see bleeding to the surface is only the tip of the iceberg. Tread softly and let patience be your guide. Best of health to you and yours.
Fitzee...love seeing you back at it. You are an engineer's engineer. Kudos!
Amazing patience and craftsmanship. Is that not a 67-68 hood with the sloped nose, opposed to the blunt 69-72 nose
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. A lot of great tips and insights that I really appreciate. Thank you so much.
Thanks a million Fitzee. Your tutorials are gold. Great work!
I don't know if it matters to you but in your intro I think that may be the best video clip of welding I have ever seen I actually started to cover my eyes it was so realistic
That was a very new nice job one piece at a time. Great Results on that edge.👍👍👍
An excellent instruction on a somewhat complicated detail.
Great job Tony! You are the best I've ever seen do this work. Love watching all of your videos. You have inspired me to go out and buy a welder and learn welding and this method. Thank you.
I can watch this guy for hours, nothin fancy............apart from the results - great stuff
What did I just see :D a welding helmet :D first time I see you use that on this channel :) nice work with the hood :)
Haha.. I said.. let's see how long it takes them to notice. Hahaha
Same thought here 😂
Glad to see the helmet! Protect your eyes, you and your skills are irreplaceable!
Amazing work love working with matal 👍
Very nice work. Excellent lesson. Thank you.
Thank you for the master class i enjoy watching your work
Thanks for the video Fitz. Learning so much about the cut and butt!!!
Nice weekends work Fitzee. If i had the means id flick u a spare barra i got 2 propel that thing into the sevens. Long boat trip 2 send it thou. Stock na barras can still can be had for 100 - 200 bucks here still running. 4 how long, not long I suspect. World demand will out strip supply Im thinking. Watching your build with interest.
I love those motors I followed the boys who came to drag week. Followed skid factory on the van build too. Love that thay are like the junk yard Ls of Australia . Cool engines.
Yes sir! Those Walter grinding wheels are great. And they last a long time.
Yeah, really great video. You make it simple, one thing at a time. I have a 69 AMX and a 69 Roadrunner with quite a bit of rust needing repair, and some places are complicated shapes. Following your advice will make it much better. Just take my time, and not worry about the speed, do it right. I have subscribed and follow you Thanks, Tom
Really amazing work . The way you break it down and keep it simple. Thank you Fitzee.
Mr fitzee I've learned a ton from you, thank you. I've been really interested in your digressions into building speed. Not sure how much you do that stuff these days, but I bet you'd find a big interest in you're approach to building power.
Building speed! You talking horse power??
Loving the videos, thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge with us.
Nice to see someone who actually knows what they are doing
I feel as if I could go do this right now, I have all the tools! Great tips!
He's like the Bob Ross of steel. Happy little mistakes. Mine sound like curse words.
Thanks for the tip on the metal. New to fab and that was a main question
I am a complete fan of Fitzee. I know this video is a year old, but that's a 67-68 hood the changed in 69.
I see it but I don't believe it. It's like magic! I know it takes practice but he makes it look so easy...
Love his work nice with basic tools
Glad I found your channel. Great tips and trucks man. Thank you
Just amazing work and great technique tips! I'll be trying this soon.
Thank you for all you do for us diy’ers. I am learning more than I can take in. Question for you. Have you done a video on repairing the windshield lip? Better yet, repair at the top of the cab pillar right in the corner below the drip edge?
I have a car in the shop now with rust around the window. Will be doing a video on it soon
Nice welding Fitzee`s and great metalwork.Greeting.HCS
Lovely job...thanks for the education...👍👍
If you start with 20 gauge you’ll end up with 24 gauge after all is done. Good shit !!
Fitzee! I've been watching your videos for a week now and I was wondering if you could do one covering the tools and grinding wheels you use on the regular? Would help a lot to plan out the toolkit.
Been thinking about that. I touched on it in a few videos but I think it needs its own