It's a Pleasure to watch an Old School guy share his grade with others, working with basic tools and good common sense makes for a great job! You are a good and informative man! A pleasure to watch this video, and your relaxed approach to metal work and repair

Best Metal Fab channel by far FITZEE'S THE MAN

I'm in the middle of trying to redo a Karmann Ghia with rust in all the right places, with my 16 year old son. Having only used a Mig a limited amount of times we have dived into it all. I keep referencing your work for finesse. I am a craftsman at heart and make a living making cool stuff for people who can afford cool stuff. I would never have been able to get as far as we have without your help.

Fitzee is one of a few that get preemptive thumbs up. Always good.

Only one thing wrong with Tony's vids, they come to an end lol. I could watch him work for hours.

I had two Uncles that loved these trucks, but they rusted away in a few years. That was an amazing repair.

You are a true craftsman, Metal work like that is a loss art . So glad you are making these videos. Thanks Tony

Wisdom from your trade skills is priceless! Thanks for making these so thorough Fitzee !

pretty much the same way i was taught 30 years ago. thanks for making these video's, these old techniques are dying out and need to be saved. lots of this seems really simple till yer hands get dirty and i can see the years of experience you have really make it look simple and easy. if youre new to this stuff / diy / at home....expect this to not go as smoothly as it does for Fitzy!

Excellent instruction and bonus kitty at the end!

Tony, your timing is excellent! You always drop a new video related to something I’m working on with my GTO.. I can’t thank you enough for all the help and guidance you have provided to me and thousands more. Keep up the great work!

The best quote "Make it look like it has never been repaired." Brilliant work Tony. Hammering a chisel like this is similar to hitting two hammers together (the end of the chisel is hardened to prevent it rounding off inside the pneumatic etc. tool) and can result in splinters of metal coming off like bullets. It happened to me as I was taking a shed down on a building site, the splinter went into my leg. Two colleagues, one when I worked as a mining electrician and the other when I was working in a car manufacturing plant, had the same thing happen to them, one had the splinter go through his clothes and into his stomach and the other one was blinded in one eye. If you look carefully you can see where the splinters have come off the hammer which was used to shape the second bit of metal in the vice. Please tell your kids and your apprentices.

Thanks for sharing your wisdom! I am watching your videos to prepare myself to do a bodywork on my 84 Mercedes 300D.

Fitzee mate - if I could give that a hundred thumbs ups, I would do it. Every time I watch you, I learn something new. You went about this one a bit different to others I've watched you do, but it seemed the most logical way to go about it due to the complexity of the join, the contour out to the wheel arch and multi-curved edge of that wheel arch itself. You have a gift, my friend. You mentioned you didn't really have a game plan, but that's where your experience comes in....and we can learn from that, for sure. The tips are always good and so is hearing the reasoning behind the way you do something a particular way and the practical demonstrations using the simple tools we would all find in our garage. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to produce these videos. All the best

When Tony puts out a new video my jeep always gets a little work done to it. Thanks for the inspiration.

I like these ongoing projects like this best...

You're a great teacher. The wheel arches with flat then scallop back into guard are tricky. Keep these lessons coming. Thankyou.

Thanks Fitzee, great video and always constantly amazed at the finish from simple tools. Great to see Peanut at the end there too! Thanks again!

Thanks Fritzy I’m a 15 year mechanic and now I’m doing metal fab work. it’s awesome thank you for sharing your skills I’ll post some videos

Good to see you Fitzy

Hi Fitzee ,I have been doing rust repair for about 56 yrs. and you Sir are outstanding!!!!!!

Another excellent teaching video Fitzee! I had a '72 610 Bullet side, but had to leave her in Vancouver when I moved to Winnipeg. I hope to find another one one day. Thanks Fitzee for showing us the way to complete projects without having to use all those super expensive tools. Guys like me with small income's can really succeed cuz you showed us the way. From Winnipeg... Take care kind Sir!

Hi Tony, amazing vid again. You have so much patience to explain the way you get an excellent result. So much craftsmanship and all with basic tools. A dolly a hammer and a hand full of clico’s. Amazing. I can’t wait for the next episode . 👍

That was a great job on that panel.I like the way you broke it down into bite size pieces so that it doesn't overwhelm you. Thanks for the tips!

Old Toronto native had a lot of friends from Newfoundland car guys to I really enjoy your videos wish you were closer to me in Florida I could really do with some of your expertise working on my late son’s truck to restore it for his youngest son.I appreciate your videos .Thanks Bruce Mee

Fitzee you are a true 'artist' I enjoy watching you're methods and always learn something. thanx, Sam

I'm 71 years old and I learn something new every time I watch your videos. You sir are a Craftsman. Keep up the great work and I'll be here waiting for your next video. 👍👍👍😊

Great repair and teaching. I have done body work for over 45 years, still really like the way you do this with simple tools.

I was a body man for 20 years. This is the part of the job that I really enjoyed. I like your methods of making due with the tools that you have. Reminds me of myself. I used to make a lot of my forming tools tools from misc steel found in the garage.

Your rambling is good wisdom. Keep on, mam!

Excellent video Tony ! There are a hundred little tips in it for anyone doing metal work. I am reminded of when I restored my 1968 Chevelle, and trying to repair rust on the front bumper valance panel (behind the front bumper). I tried overlapping welding it.......what a mess. I ended up ordering a new one from Ausleys Chevelle in the USA. After seeing your techniques, I think I could now repair the original panel. Great stuff !

I really appreciate your teaching us the subtle ways you do . The detail about how the lower panel pulled out on the upper panel that was a bit in will be used by me as I do quarters on six cars I am doing. Thanks so much.

I've learned so much watching you fab up some of these panels, most of which I never thought possible with basic tools. Thank you for sharing, and giving me the confidence to attempt this on my own project!!!

Great video Tony, you never disapoint with your skills. I love watching worth sticking around for.

Beautiful lessons with the detailed explanations as to how, with practice, you might attain such results. Fitzee has a bed at my house any time he needs it - not that he does or ever will.

I’ve learnt so much from watching your videos Fitzee, thank you so much

Thanks Tony, I have completed my project and just got it back from the painter thinking now what. But after watching this video of yours I am again on the hunt for another project as you have made working with metal really enjoyable and easier because your techniques. Always look forward to what you bring for us each time, keep up the awesome work.

Just bought my first chunk of 18ga ( per Fitzee) steel from the steel yard yesterday, destined for the 69 Dart roof/window channel repair. So excited!!! Never would have thought I could do it without this magician sharing his tricks...!!!👍

Just for a second you lost me when you said you could use a bead roller,I sat back in my seat"bugger" or a word that starts with a b. Thankfully saying, I know some you don't have bead rollers so we'll do it by hand,got me back in the game. It's the technique with the hand tools we all have knocking round and end results that make all your vids so interesting. Nice one Fitzee keep them coming.

I've always enjoyed welding with my mig, but since watching your videos I've started enjoying my results. Thanks

Seamless presentation!!

great job Mr Fitpatrick as always, enjoy! watching you work you magic! Cheers see ya on the next one Bud.

This is the best video I have ever watched.

Yet another great job Fitzee. Helped my welding skills greatly at 56 I never thought I would be doing body work again but here we are burning metal yet again.

Thanks Tony. I love watching how you fabricate body panels. Great tips and I am always learning something. Thank you and please, keep them coming.

This is exactly what I needed to see, as keeping the seam in my XA Falcon ute had me scratching my head.Thanks Fitzee from Australia

I have learned more about metal fab work than going to any trade school or community college program, Fitzee is the metal master in my book! Thanks for all the awesome how to video's 👍

Hey bub, I absolutely love the work you do. I was wondering if you ever got the time. Could you make a video on the tools you use in your shop. And for the ones you've fabricated, a list of instructions as to how you made them?

These videos are so much better than the "car building" shows we see on TV. The ones where they spend most of their time complaining about the "deadline" they're on.

There are only 3 channels on KZfaq that really make me smile when I see a new video posted. This is one of them. Now to watch it and see where Fitzee's to.

I cant thank you enough for your videos, I have a 1964 econoline I am working on and your tips and tricks are awesome. I am a subscribed and will be buying some merch. take care Marc from Calgary, AB

Once again Sir… a masterclass in metalwork…. 👏👏👏👏 Bravo!!!

I really admire your fabricating skills, Fitzee! Reminds me of when I did body work years ago with only a oxygen/acetylene, and a Craftsman stick welder. My repairs were not even close to the quality of yours! Keep it up.

One of the things I like to do when I’m removing factory spot welds is to use a thin air file. I find the air file does a very good job and grinding through a single layer of metal. Great work as usual, I can’t wait to see your next video.

Best channel for the jobs I [try] to do, great techniques & explanations. Good to mention the time it takes Fitzee to do the jobs, gives me a target [ 2x Fitzee time?].

Yes! I've had those seams! Have to come back and watch this later.

Excellent job again ! You re a great teacher , simple directions , easy for simple guy like me to understand . You're still the metal master 😃👍

Once again Fitzee doesn't disappoint showing us with patience it can be done.

Great Teacher. You speak very well. Very clear and to the point. Really enjoy your channel.

Hey Fitzee that was a very good video as usual. I have a bit of a tip/request for you. When you are done the panel you should take the DA to it so we can see the shape of it better. The grinder leaves such reflective marks. The DA really makes it looks like a finished factory piece and shows how flat it is or not in some cases.

Great job, strong, and strait. Much better than factory work. Thank you for the tips!

Hi Fitzee, I really enjoy watching your craftsmanship. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

Have to say I learn so much from you. Eternally grateful man. Glad I stuck around :)

I love watching you work ! I've been using so many of you techniques for decades . I've bought tools over the years as I can afford them but for the most part out of habit mostly I use the simplest tools . Thanks for sharing your work .

Excellent video, great explanations as to the how and why of each process! Thank you for all the hard work to make it easier for us gear heads.

Thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom, I learned a lot from you and it's a pleasure to watch and learn more I got a 1975 nova 2door I been wanting to do for a while my rear quarter panel on both sides needed attention to especially around the wheel well.❤❤❤❤

Love watching any of his videos!! No hi tech tools just old school workmanship. That welder is super smooth running.

I thought I was good at body fab work but I I still learned from ur skills in fabrication Excellant videos for anyone to learn repairs Your a very good narrator also Thanks for vids

unreal attention to detail every single step exsplained i like it actually making my apprentice watch your videos!

Muy buen trabajó, este trabajo no lo hace ya mucha gente, al menos en España, quedamos pocos.

I wish I saw this when I restored my car myself without experience 15 years ago. I manage to get it fine. But I just learn so much from this video. Thanks

Have enjoyed this video so much that I have watched it twice. Can't wait for the Ohio weather to warm up so I can start on my F250. You have been a great teacher.

Strolled in after shower to this cleverly metal man. I'll stay around.

These are great videos I am welding up my cars no experience at all, by trade I am a toolmaker so work with metal but never sheet. So when I have a plate to butt weld I take a lot of time making it fit as I would a tool but your methods make it so much easier and quicker to do. The best thing is how you explain what you do and use basic tools, the number of videos I watched on here that start well, but then take it a over to a bead roller, or other fancy piece of kit which the average DIYer has not got, we all have a hammer, a vice, and can purchase a few cheap dollies or make kit like you have. So thanks for all the great video, and passing on your skills and tips

A wealth of information. I will NEVER do metal work on a car, but I am mesmerize by your incredible workmanship, Tony. I subscribed.

This is like learning how a magician performs a illusion. All the secrets are revealed!

You are by far the best! Thank you for taking the time to teach us your skills!!

Its my first lesson in your school today. Much interesting. Thanks from Sweden.

By far the most useful channel I’ve come across in a while. I look forward to each video.

I stuck around and glad I did. All of your videos and tips are treasures shared. No matter the length always interesting and captivating.

Great job Fitzee. Lot to learn from your techniques.

Another master class I find these videos of the Datsun truck look very similar to the 1986 Corolla I'm working on. Thanks again!!

I waited to hear "Cut & Butt"... The way you handle rust is the way 99% of us restorers do it... It wouldn't be worth it to save some of these cars if they needed to be that perfect.. Most of them were never that nice from the factory... Great work!!!

An excellent job again. I haven't done any restoration work for a good while now so it's good to see it being done well.

Brilliant.... great job.... it must cost the client a lot to have it done properly... it's good to see people will spend to get it right.. 👍

what a pleasure to watch, effectively replacing better than the original. learn that skill you can make anything. Brilliant

another great teaching demonstration, this never gets out. Thank you Fitzee.

Fantastic work Fitzy. Really enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing.

I enjoy watching a craftsman at work.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

AWESOME as always. When I spot weld after I put the Weld through primer and punch the holes I would take a spot sand blaster and spot blast where I was going to weld then my welds was done right but I see your way work's great and less mess to clean up thanks for the video

When I was in college my brothers and I would do rust repair on our cars using a spot welder (Lenco spot welder) and would overlap the new piece at the seam. I would spot weld several places then use a propane torch and lead solder to seal the seams(the metal had to be clean). The seam would suck in the solder just like on copper pipe. Back then there were no MiG welders, just arc and oxy-acetylene and pop rivets.

After watching you my welding has improved 200% but my grinding has improved 500%

Another great video...I am getting ready to do a 76 F250 hood edge and this video helped me so much on planning. The clecos I have ordered because this will take some fitting.....Thanks for sharing your wisdom

As of 9 hours when I'm watching this video, two people don't like your level of skill and left a thumbs down! I can only ever leave you a thumbs up, as you always have valuable information in your videos.

If Fitzee was Mozart..."Alls I do is use a regular pencil and makes these little black dots on the paper".... :) lol

Nice work once again. I did chuckle when you were working in the right hand side of the vice and did the last part of the panel 'manually' instead of just shifting over to the left hand side of the vice 😅

You sir are a great teacher, you're very meticulous. I've learned alot from your videos. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your skills with us . Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family .🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌😊✌

I'm shocked! Did anyone else hear Tony say he was... "human"? I'll try not to let that keep me up tonight but no guarantees. Never a disappointing video, my friend, and the tips is always good. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing .. PL 620 is the model.. body rust and torsion bar siezure are issues to deal with. Drivelines are bombproof.