how to make and replace rusty floor cross members in a bronco with simple tools
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Sometimes I look at what Fitzee starts with and think how the hell is he going to replicate that mess? Simple answer is one section at a time. His work is truely inspirational and works of art when done. Wish his shop was closer to me, I'd love to hang out for a bit
@paulquirk90413 жыл бұрын
Watching him always makes me feel like “yeah, I could do that”.
@stevendouglas65933 жыл бұрын
@@stevendouglas6593 I all but gave up on a project, finding this channel has been a huge inspiration
@botoepfer8588 Жыл бұрын
This channel is pure gold. One of the best channels on KZhead.
@MrCapiroto664 жыл бұрын
absolutely agree with you!! This is the kind of Pure Gold channel yt was built on!
@v5u7sulh24 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@cars38004 жыл бұрын
I agree Marcello.. Fitzee's work is top notch. Much to learn here. Thx Fitzee.
@mohawkmike1423 жыл бұрын
Second THAT.
@mangoMango-ck3et3 жыл бұрын
I’ve learned so much in just a couple days of watching
@ericparks63863 жыл бұрын
Yesterday I would not have tried that repair. After watching your step by step I would try it. Thanks.
@interpinto4 жыл бұрын
Same feeling here!!
@dj9ry4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had of found this channel 12 months ago when I started my project. It’s saved time and money. Thanks from Aus for all your tips champ👍
@stephenedwards72802 жыл бұрын
There are few true craftsmen such as this gent nowadays.
@Powerwagon5633 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I just learned so much about sheet metal work by watching just this one video. Great stuff!!
@williamgorman7867 Жыл бұрын
I have watched many channels on metal repairs you my friend are heads and shoulders above the rest hats off to you sir 👍🇳🇿
@WILDGEESE3994 жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial 👍 my new favourite channel. You probably know this already, Fitzy, but you’re gonna get skin cancer if keep welding without covering up. Thanks for making these videos!
@Hutchy454453 жыл бұрын
If I live nearby I’d go sweep his shop floor everyday so I could watch him work and learn his craft.
@musinkaboi66653 жыл бұрын
Man you're the first channel I've seen doing real blood and guts restoration work. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge with us! AWESOME STUFF
@brianhinkemeyer17763 жыл бұрын
dude! im addicted to this channel
@airtimegraphix10843 жыл бұрын
My brother just bought a Ford 1929 Model A. He asked if I could help with the rusted door panels and such! I’ve only been welding a couple years. Artwork and gates. I said; oh no! That’s a totally different animal there! I came across your channel Fitz! Now I’m like that little train going uphill with a huge load! I think I can, I think I can! Thank you so very much for being such an awesome teacher! It’s going to be fun!!!!!
@katykayy3 жыл бұрын
I haven't been back to the Rock for 15 years and watching you fit and weld metal is strangely comfortable. Thanks for the videos, very helpful.
@TMart-yw6sl4 жыл бұрын
The scribe line against the black marker tip was great and so simple,thx
@jdpower55523 жыл бұрын
You are such a great teacher, thank you for sharing your skills. I'm 64 and learned so much from watching your videos. Trouble with other people doing repairs is all you do is watching them go back and forth cutting to fit patches. Your method of placing over than cutting on a 45 is the best. I look forward to watching your videos.
@johnpisciotto96553 жыл бұрын
Awesome work and tips. I can’t thank you enough. PLEASE keep the good job up teaching us your tips and tricks. Cheers from Melbourne 🇦🇺
@FunFun-tv7gq3 жыл бұрын
Love this sort of content, not silly hyped up content, just solid decent usable guidance
@johndutton40953 жыл бұрын
I work metal too every video I see is new tip I had never thought of , you give me no option but to watch every video, and your work is too too perfect you deserve every penny you charge, you do more work and more perfection than most of us that I know of , great tips please keep making great videos THANK YOU
@damiancampoz44933 жыл бұрын
It is so satisfying watching a genius at work! Please don't stop making these videos Fitzee!
@garethgoodchild26433 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Fitzee . Your Craftsmanship is TOP NOTCH !!!
@joelkoonce8559 Жыл бұрын
I needed to make almost an identical piece but on a F100 using #14 gauge, my implementation with the rolled edges needed to change. It turned out better than I would was expecting, thanks Fitzee you give me help to make my own pieces.
@MikePassey-yg6se Жыл бұрын
I just can’t get over Fitzee approach to problem solving!!!!
@chandiaz7694 Жыл бұрын
Now I know why quality rust repairs cost so much!
@5tr41ghtGuy4 жыл бұрын
Yeah doesnt matter how they're done, they take a long time.
@ToreDL872 жыл бұрын
You sir are a true metal artist. You make it look so easy. And all the while you are explaining the process to the point where I can understand and see how it works out. 😁
@aaaapppp28544 жыл бұрын
Man o man. U sure got this figured out. My hats off to u
@123suzukisamurai3 жыл бұрын
watching an artist at work , truly a master craftsmen .
@rvmagnum5415 Жыл бұрын
Yo Fitzee. Thanks for the education brother! Because of you I've finally started on my 53 Plymouth. You the man!
@bicyclewrench4 жыл бұрын
Fitzee you are the greatest! I have started to rebuild a rusty 1973 MGB and became overwhelmed with the amount of work and not knowing where to start. After watching your video's I have been able to gain confidence that yes it can be done and I don't need a bunch of specialty tools to complete the job! I have a entire cross member to change which was stressing me out, but now I have a plan in mind. The sills are toast but if I get that cross member changed I will have a good starting point to get me rolling! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
@dariuszornatowski93273 жыл бұрын
Keep me posted on progress. I'm glad I could help
@fitzeesfabrications3 жыл бұрын
one of the few channels I don't have to fight back drowsiness with. Great Information and I am learning so much. Thanks Fitzee!
@BiggsiesGarage4 жыл бұрын
Cant tell you thanks enough brother, it doesn't get any better than you.
@shawnlawrence48403 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Fitzee, for fantastic work. I'm a shop teacher and deeply appreciate your craftsmanship with basic tools and machinery.
@markwatling59913 жыл бұрын
"...on that infamous 45 degree angle." This very well may be the best channel on KZhead.
@jamesbashaw58313 жыл бұрын
The tips are always good. Thank you, Fitzee. You're gold. All my best.
@ProleDaddy3 жыл бұрын
Wow. This guy is good. Makes difficult things look easy and gives amateurs confidence.
@gtogreg28114 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE A WIZARD FITZEE! You are also a fine teacher. Though watching and osmosis I can do a little bit better all the time. Thanks for what you do.
@leh3827 Жыл бұрын
I love the way you explain the stuff that you have been working on
@rayrayadkins61782 жыл бұрын
Gotta say fantastic work. And step by step is so appreciated. Learning so much.
@TimmyMoza4 жыл бұрын
Your video just gave me the confidence that I can do it. A BIG ThankYou.
@normpowell35663 жыл бұрын
My God you are spectacular plus you're accent = I can't get enough, teach me my Lord 🙏 Fitzy
@anthonylester32473 жыл бұрын
I worked on patching 73 Chevy Truck hood today using your methods & the inside structure was rusted so I fabricated a piece then tacked it in using pulse method. It took several hours but turned out great. Thanks for your videos . Big help.
@douglasphillips242 жыл бұрын
It hurts me to watch you do this. Beautiful work.
@billsmith51663 жыл бұрын
I have a 54 Chevy I'm going to need to do some sheet metal repair on after I finish up the mechanicals and have been incredibly apprehensive about taking that on. A metal-worker, I am not. But your videos, tips, and techniques make it appear much less insurmountable. Thanks for all your efforts.
@blsully3 жыл бұрын
You're a genius Fitzee. Thanks for sharing the good stuff. 😎👍
@copperaudio96644 ай бұрын
Wow, this channel is a treasure. This is better than Christmas morning! Thank you
@toad30483 жыл бұрын
Just go found this channel, and have no regrets. Pure gold! 🍻
@highpointjdm42234 жыл бұрын
Never get tired of watching
@ekim955yt7 ай бұрын
Wow, Fitzee what a fantastic series of programming. I'm in the middle of a project involving a 1934 Austin Clifton roadster that was built into an Altered in 1962. I have most of the subframe for the body built but now I have repair bottom of the body where they just cut out the rust. Your videos have proven to be invaluable in this project. Thanks so much for your great work!
@peaceeagle16183 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fitzy, that is the best step by step tutorial to achieve what look like complex repairs with basic hand tools. Right down my alley!
@johnpaulsmulders86394 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share you experience. I always learn something watching you work.
@scottbrowder4967 Жыл бұрын
I used to just cut out some rust and paint rust converter on and then over patch the holes leaving tell tale thickness issues. Your way of work results in an 'as new' product. Sweet.
@powerofone16453 жыл бұрын
came for the outrigger repair stayed for the accent, nice to see an expert do his thing,
@budycelyn3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this, you're a craftsman and a fine teacher!
@johngenova98703 жыл бұрын
This channel has inspired me to get into welding and fabrication. Awesome job!!
@Skihist23 жыл бұрын
Another fine job Fitzee , Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@stantilton21913 жыл бұрын
YOUR VIDEOS MAKE MY DAY. GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN.
@luzgonzalez28382 жыл бұрын
You are a true craftsman,Mr. Fitzee's.Beautiful work and very conscientious. Thanks. Your videos are great.
@richevellefr77214 жыл бұрын
First you build a body rotisserie, great videos and camera work. I love the make do with what you have attitude on this channel.
@mjm71873 жыл бұрын
accidentally found this channel and im absolutely glad i did, been fixing rust on e36 and honda civic eg9 and im impressed about how you do this work with so much quality, it inspires me to be more patient and learn more!
@brutaldrift Жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found this channel! True skills shared with us and to the point with no bs!
@dateatorjr96714 жыл бұрын
You, my friend, are a magician with sheet metal
@stinky8174 жыл бұрын
Fitz I've been in body business a long time i can't tell you how many little things I've picked up from you in a month thank you sir
@kevinaloisio34 жыл бұрын
Nice job Fitzee. There's nothing better than a perfect fabrication. It's either right or wrong. And always remember, " Your Eyes Will Never Lie To You " !
@robertdavis67084 жыл бұрын
"Better to be looking at it, than for it", as my old Grandad used to say. Great advice. 👍
@mrk.dilkington4 жыл бұрын
Love this series! Teaching myself to use these techniques to repair rusted areas on my 260Z.
@Danno74Z3 жыл бұрын
I don't do this kind of work, but I can recognize an expert craftsman when I see one, and this individual is just that - a top notch expert.
@tombaker37944 жыл бұрын
Awesome! The information you present is so useful and accessible. Thank you.
@ajd53634 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work. Thank you for taking the time to show us all.
@mercedesmaintenance.63394 жыл бұрын
You are an artist, great work. Thank you for the education
@ibodevelopment31874 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a master of your craft. Beautiful work!
@MorrowSind3 жыл бұрын
Ive been fixing rust on my wifes 72 Datsun 240z and Ive used some of the tricks learned from your channel to make the panel replacements. Your deserve so many more subscribers. The time it takes to do a panel justice sometimes go unnoticed. The trimming, fitting, retrimming, welding, grinding takes soo much time. You make it look easy!!!
@DustyMacsGarage3 жыл бұрын
Agree one the best channels. Can't recommend enough!
@michaelharrison40664 жыл бұрын
Amazing...what an excellent teacher.... what experience and talent ....at its best ...nothing is ever a problem... never intimidates anyone..
@vintage3962 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. That's how I was taught to do it in trade school decades ago.
@marksmith89284 жыл бұрын
id love to be able to spend a month in your garage learning from all of your experience and knowledge
@garyb23163 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff. Well laid out, and insightful
@MrDurandal253 жыл бұрын
New to you about a week ago and couldn’t wait for work on the Bronco. Excited for it as I have been working on one as well, with another in line. I was debating ignoring that problem but now I know how to fix it. Thank you.
@britjamaine92294 жыл бұрын
you are artist................greetings from croatia
@fojnica22263 жыл бұрын
Thank you.. you make it so easy to understand. I think it’s time to buy a grinder.
@odballoooo11 ай бұрын
A true fitter and fabricator, you certainly are, Mr. Fitzee. I'm loving your way of using minimal pleasures to achieve marvelous results. There's a lot to learn here because you work in an environment that much matches those of us that have had the fortune in finding your channel. There's quite a few expensive specialized tool hawkers (vendors) that would like to silence you, I'm sure. Again, many thanks for sharing your expertise.
@williamcharles94803 жыл бұрын
Nice work, thank you for taking the time to film and share
@mayorsman04173 жыл бұрын
I am genuinely blown away by how easy you make it seem. Thank you for sharing your skill with us.
@hecner3 жыл бұрын
You are still my new hero ! You have revived hope that i CAN complete my projects ...THANK YOU !!
@russelldmytrow8234 жыл бұрын
That was professional quality work could not even tell at the end matched perfectly 👍👍👍
@alzzla27303 жыл бұрын
Just rewatched this video. This exact cross member is missing the outboard ten inches each side of my Granddad's '68 merc pickup. What I take from this (and the Nova quarter video) is stop worrying about trying to patch with a single formed piece and don't be afraid to weld. I suspect this is where many of us amateurs get gun shy even if we're comfy with the MIG. There's a discarded hood from a seventy-fiveish Ford pickup out back here in the farm dump. I'm going to retrieve it today (that should be fun dragging out of the bush) both for raw material for patching the Merc, and to cut a few bits out of the contoured sections and replace them to practice a few tips that I've learned here on this channel. This is a golden series. Love the can-do attitude and little tricks. After watching you, I feel as if I've been tutored by an actual hands on pro. Perhaps not today .. (practice, practice..), but you WILL make me a better fabricator. A heartfelt thanks pal. One suggestion for future videos .. I suspect many of us shade trees are also arsed by the "how the heck do I get in there with the gun" problems: weird box sections and scratching our heads as to how the factory ever put that together, as well second guessing if what we've done will be strong enough. And fill. Anyone watching you has done it, and a lot have gotten pretty good as far as making it look good .. but are we doing it right? Lead is dead .. would love to see a polyester 123. Have we been doing it wrong all these years? Do the real guys use Crappy Tire quart cans, or is there some other magic?
@JimTheZombieHunter3 жыл бұрын
Oh i slung my share of filler. Lol. Its one of the reasons i try to finsh off my welded panels like I do. A over lapped patch need 6 to 8 inchs to flow out the lap make it straight. Nothing worse then sanding filler and cutting threw a edge on the welded panel. As for the hard to reach areas with the welder. I look to see if I can remove something or get at it from the other side. It why I believe in doing repairs from the inside out.
@fitzeesfabrications3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me the knowledge and confidence to do this repair.-
@talkmack3 жыл бұрын
It is so rewarding to learn something new from an absolute Craftsman!
@Rattletrap23 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video my friend. You have inspired me to carry on with my MGB GT which I have near enough completed. I lost intererest in doing it but your videos have given me the kick up the rear to get going.
@malcolmchadwick40473 жыл бұрын
Best one yet, Fitzee. Thanks.
@tomrichardson20994 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another batch of good tips. I have a cross member to repair also
@williamdavidson90094 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your work.
@e30mark4 жыл бұрын
Great, the best repair on youtupe so far i have seen
@tomasrosturrognvaldsson99324 жыл бұрын
Hey Fitzee! Thanks for posting all of these awesome videos. I've bee through several this morning. You make this stuff look so easy!
@danielnorris92244 жыл бұрын
That repair is spot on so much that once painted you would never know it had been repaired.
@carlmason9833 жыл бұрын
Well & clearly explained and you do such a good job!
@georgeloyie74564 жыл бұрын
Hat trick for you now Fitzee! My old 57 Chev sedan beeds a few of these too. Excellent job!
@glenndickson76274 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a 60 C10 going and it needed body mounts. Watching this laid it out in such a good way I built my own and they turned out quite acceptable. Good stuff man thanks.
@disgruntledmarmotcustomsan15302 жыл бұрын
You make this look so easy, thanks for the great inspiration!
@MrCrankyface4 жыл бұрын
Really nice work! I went to school for autobody, and loved doing restorations such as you are doing. Unfortunately, my attention to detail made for a slow worker in a fast paced shop, and jobs that didn’t last long. I’ve been a machinist now for forty plus years, looking foreword to retirement and again restoring old cars!
@davidfusco66004 жыл бұрын
Ive just got into your channel , absolutely brilliant , love your work. Cheers from the UK .
@geddonmeansome98344 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing... I Learn Something New Everytime I Watch.
Sometimes I look at what Fitzee starts with and think how the hell is he going to replicate that mess? Simple answer is one section at a time. His work is truely inspirational and works of art when done. Wish his shop was closer to me, I'd love to hang out for a bit
Watching him always makes me feel like “yeah, I could do that”.
@@stevendouglas6593 I all but gave up on a project, finding this channel has been a huge inspiration
This channel is pure gold. One of the best channels on KZhead.
absolutely agree with you!! This is the kind of Pure Gold channel yt was built on!
Agreed
I agree Marcello.. Fitzee's work is top notch. Much to learn here. Thx Fitzee.
Second THAT.
I’ve learned so much in just a couple days of watching
Yesterday I would not have tried that repair. After watching your step by step I would try it. Thanks.
Same feeling here!!
I wish I had of found this channel 12 months ago when I started my project. It’s saved time and money. Thanks from Aus for all your tips champ👍
There are few true craftsmen such as this gent nowadays.
Oh my gosh I just learned so much about sheet metal work by watching just this one video. Great stuff!!
I have watched many channels on metal repairs you my friend are heads and shoulders above the rest hats off to you sir 👍🇳🇿
Another great tutorial 👍 my new favourite channel. You probably know this already, Fitzy, but you’re gonna get skin cancer if keep welding without covering up. Thanks for making these videos!
If I live nearby I’d go sweep his shop floor everyday so I could watch him work and learn his craft.
Man you're the first channel I've seen doing real blood and guts restoration work. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge with us! AWESOME STUFF
dude! im addicted to this channel
My brother just bought a Ford 1929 Model A. He asked if I could help with the rusted door panels and such! I’ve only been welding a couple years. Artwork and gates. I said; oh no! That’s a totally different animal there! I came across your channel Fitz! Now I’m like that little train going uphill with a huge load! I think I can, I think I can! Thank you so very much for being such an awesome teacher! It’s going to be fun!!!!!
I haven't been back to the Rock for 15 years and watching you fit and weld metal is strangely comfortable. Thanks for the videos, very helpful.
The scribe line against the black marker tip was great and so simple,thx
You are such a great teacher, thank you for sharing your skills. I'm 64 and learned so much from watching your videos. Trouble with other people doing repairs is all you do is watching them go back and forth cutting to fit patches. Your method of placing over than cutting on a 45 is the best. I look forward to watching your videos.
Awesome work and tips. I can’t thank you enough. PLEASE keep the good job up teaching us your tips and tricks. Cheers from Melbourne 🇦🇺
Love this sort of content, not silly hyped up content, just solid decent usable guidance
I work metal too every video I see is new tip I had never thought of , you give me no option but to watch every video, and your work is too too perfect you deserve every penny you charge, you do more work and more perfection than most of us that I know of , great tips please keep making great videos THANK YOU
It is so satisfying watching a genius at work! Please don't stop making these videos Fitzee!
Thanks again Fitzee . Your Craftsmanship is TOP NOTCH !!!
I needed to make almost an identical piece but on a F100 using #14 gauge, my implementation with the rolled edges needed to change. It turned out better than I would was expecting, thanks Fitzee you give me help to make my own pieces.
I just can’t get over Fitzee approach to problem solving!!!!
Now I know why quality rust repairs cost so much!
Yeah doesnt matter how they're done, they take a long time.
You sir are a true metal artist. You make it look so easy. And all the while you are explaining the process to the point where I can understand and see how it works out. 😁
Man o man. U sure got this figured out. My hats off to u
watching an artist at work , truly a master craftsmen .
Yo Fitzee. Thanks for the education brother! Because of you I've finally started on my 53 Plymouth. You the man!
Fitzee you are the greatest! I have started to rebuild a rusty 1973 MGB and became overwhelmed with the amount of work and not knowing where to start. After watching your video's I have been able to gain confidence that yes it can be done and I don't need a bunch of specialty tools to complete the job! I have a entire cross member to change which was stressing me out, but now I have a plan in mind. The sills are toast but if I get that cross member changed I will have a good starting point to get me rolling! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
Keep me posted on progress. I'm glad I could help
one of the few channels I don't have to fight back drowsiness with. Great Information and I am learning so much. Thanks Fitzee!
Cant tell you thanks enough brother, it doesn't get any better than you.
Thanks, Fitzee, for fantastic work. I'm a shop teacher and deeply appreciate your craftsmanship with basic tools and machinery.
"...on that infamous 45 degree angle." This very well may be the best channel on KZhead.
The tips are always good. Thank you, Fitzee. You're gold. All my best.
Wow. This guy is good. Makes difficult things look easy and gives amateurs confidence.
YOU ARE A WIZARD FITZEE! You are also a fine teacher. Though watching and osmosis I can do a little bit better all the time. Thanks for what you do.
I love the way you explain the stuff that you have been working on
Gotta say fantastic work. And step by step is so appreciated. Learning so much.
Your video just gave me the confidence that I can do it. A BIG ThankYou.
My God you are spectacular plus you're accent = I can't get enough, teach me my Lord 🙏 Fitzy
I worked on patching 73 Chevy Truck hood today using your methods & the inside structure was rusted so I fabricated a piece then tacked it in using pulse method. It took several hours but turned out great. Thanks for your videos . Big help.
It hurts me to watch you do this. Beautiful work.
I have a 54 Chevy I'm going to need to do some sheet metal repair on after I finish up the mechanicals and have been incredibly apprehensive about taking that on. A metal-worker, I am not. But your videos, tips, and techniques make it appear much less insurmountable. Thanks for all your efforts.
You're a genius Fitzee. Thanks for sharing the good stuff. 😎👍
Wow, this channel is a treasure. This is better than Christmas morning! Thank you
Just go found this channel, and have no regrets. Pure gold! 🍻
Never get tired of watching
Wow, Fitzee what a fantastic series of programming. I'm in the middle of a project involving a 1934 Austin Clifton roadster that was built into an Altered in 1962. I have most of the subframe for the body built but now I have repair bottom of the body where they just cut out the rust. Your videos have proven to be invaluable in this project. Thanks so much for your great work!
Thanks Fitzy, that is the best step by step tutorial to achieve what look like complex repairs with basic hand tools. Right down my alley!
Thanks for taking the time to share you experience. I always learn something watching you work.
I used to just cut out some rust and paint rust converter on and then over patch the holes leaving tell tale thickness issues. Your way of work results in an 'as new' product. Sweet.
came for the outrigger repair stayed for the accent, nice to see an expert do his thing,
Thanks for doing this, you're a craftsman and a fine teacher!
This channel has inspired me to get into welding and fabrication. Awesome job!!
Another fine job Fitzee , Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
YOUR VIDEOS MAKE MY DAY. GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN.
You are a true craftsman,Mr. Fitzee's.Beautiful work and very conscientious. Thanks. Your videos are great.
First you build a body rotisserie, great videos and camera work. I love the make do with what you have attitude on this channel.
accidentally found this channel and im absolutely glad i did, been fixing rust on e36 and honda civic eg9 and im impressed about how you do this work with so much quality, it inspires me to be more patient and learn more!
I am so glad I found this channel! True skills shared with us and to the point with no bs!
You, my friend, are a magician with sheet metal
Fitz I've been in body business a long time i can't tell you how many little things I've picked up from you in a month thank you sir
Nice job Fitzee. There's nothing better than a perfect fabrication. It's either right or wrong. And always remember, " Your Eyes Will Never Lie To You " !
"Better to be looking at it, than for it", as my old Grandad used to say. Great advice. 👍
Love this series! Teaching myself to use these techniques to repair rusted areas on my 260Z.
I don't do this kind of work, but I can recognize an expert craftsman when I see one, and this individual is just that - a top notch expert.
Awesome! The information you present is so useful and accessible. Thank you.
Fantastic work. Thank you for taking the time to show us all.
You are an artist, great work. Thank you for the education
You, sir, are a master of your craft. Beautiful work!
Ive been fixing rust on my wifes 72 Datsun 240z and Ive used some of the tricks learned from your channel to make the panel replacements. Your deserve so many more subscribers. The time it takes to do a panel justice sometimes go unnoticed. The trimming, fitting, retrimming, welding, grinding takes soo much time. You make it look easy!!!
Agree one the best channels. Can't recommend enough!
Amazing...what an excellent teacher.... what experience and talent ....at its best ...nothing is ever a problem... never intimidates anyone..
Nicely done. That's how I was taught to do it in trade school decades ago.
id love to be able to spend a month in your garage learning from all of your experience and knowledge
Brilliant stuff. Well laid out, and insightful
New to you about a week ago and couldn’t wait for work on the Bronco. Excited for it as I have been working on one as well, with another in line. I was debating ignoring that problem but now I know how to fix it. Thank you.
you are artist................greetings from croatia
Thank you.. you make it so easy to understand. I think it’s time to buy a grinder.
A true fitter and fabricator, you certainly are, Mr. Fitzee. I'm loving your way of using minimal pleasures to achieve marvelous results. There's a lot to learn here because you work in an environment that much matches those of us that have had the fortune in finding your channel. There's quite a few expensive specialized tool hawkers (vendors) that would like to silence you, I'm sure. Again, many thanks for sharing your expertise.
Nice work, thank you for taking the time to film and share
I am genuinely blown away by how easy you make it seem. Thank you for sharing your skill with us.
You are still my new hero ! You have revived hope that i CAN complete my projects ...THANK YOU !!
That was professional quality work could not even tell at the end matched perfectly 👍👍👍
Just rewatched this video. This exact cross member is missing the outboard ten inches each side of my Granddad's '68 merc pickup. What I take from this (and the Nova quarter video) is stop worrying about trying to patch with a single formed piece and don't be afraid to weld. I suspect this is where many of us amateurs get gun shy even if we're comfy with the MIG. There's a discarded hood from a seventy-fiveish Ford pickup out back here in the farm dump. I'm going to retrieve it today (that should be fun dragging out of the bush) both for raw material for patching the Merc, and to cut a few bits out of the contoured sections and replace them to practice a few tips that I've learned here on this channel. This is a golden series. Love the can-do attitude and little tricks. After watching you, I feel as if I've been tutored by an actual hands on pro. Perhaps not today .. (practice, practice..), but you WILL make me a better fabricator. A heartfelt thanks pal. One suggestion for future videos .. I suspect many of us shade trees are also arsed by the "how the heck do I get in there with the gun" problems: weird box sections and scratching our heads as to how the factory ever put that together, as well second guessing if what we've done will be strong enough. And fill. Anyone watching you has done it, and a lot have gotten pretty good as far as making it look good .. but are we doing it right? Lead is dead .. would love to see a polyester 123. Have we been doing it wrong all these years? Do the real guys use Crappy Tire quart cans, or is there some other magic?
Oh i slung my share of filler. Lol. Its one of the reasons i try to finsh off my welded panels like I do. A over lapped patch need 6 to 8 inchs to flow out the lap make it straight. Nothing worse then sanding filler and cutting threw a edge on the welded panel. As for the hard to reach areas with the welder. I look to see if I can remove something or get at it from the other side. It why I believe in doing repairs from the inside out.
Thank you for giving me the knowledge and confidence to do this repair.-
It is so rewarding to learn something new from an absolute Craftsman!
Fantastic video my friend. You have inspired me to carry on with my MGB GT which I have near enough completed. I lost intererest in doing it but your videos have given me the kick up the rear to get going.
Best one yet, Fitzee. Thanks.
Thanks for another batch of good tips. I have a cross member to repair also
Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing your work.
Great, the best repair on youtupe so far i have seen
Hey Fitzee! Thanks for posting all of these awesome videos. I've bee through several this morning. You make this stuff look so easy!
That repair is spot on so much that once painted you would never know it had been repaired.
Well & clearly explained and you do such a good job!
Hat trick for you now Fitzee! My old 57 Chev sedan beeds a few of these too. Excellent job!
I'm getting a 60 C10 going and it needed body mounts. Watching this laid it out in such a good way I built my own and they turned out quite acceptable. Good stuff man thanks.
You make this look so easy, thanks for the great inspiration!
Really nice work! I went to school for autobody, and loved doing restorations such as you are doing. Unfortunately, my attention to detail made for a slow worker in a fast paced shop, and jobs that didn’t last long. I’ve been a machinist now for forty plus years, looking foreword to retirement and again restoring old cars!
Ive just got into your channel , absolutely brilliant , love your work. Cheers from the UK .
Thanks for Sharing... I Learn Something New Everytime I Watch.