Repairing rust on a rear wheel arch on my rusty project corolla called "Crusty" by making your own patch panel with basic tools
Repairing rust on a rear wheel arch on my rusty project corolla called "Crusty" by making your own patch panel with basic tools
This generous man is giving us confidence, backed by knowledge. Yet, not an ounce of cockiness and always ready to learn. True master of his art.
Well said
FYI, you’re an excellent teacher. Basic tools and experience is all you need. Thanks for the tips.
I'm 84 yr. old and your video's inspired me to try fixing the wheel arches on my Silverado. Burned my shop recently so the only body tools I have, had handles burned off. Took a one-by piece of pine and made a handle. Cut a piece out of a 55 gal barrel and proceeded to make a patch panel-- the way you taught us. Thanks for your videos.
I was at a stoplight today and looked over at a car with a rusted out wheel arch. I started imagining how I'd go about fixing it thanks to watching these videos all the time.
A man that knows his trade and a master at it not intimidated to share his knowledge and talent few people can teach as this man with no pretense I have learned more from his videos tank you keep them coming
Thank you sir!!! Thank you for teaching I was going to pay a guy 7.000 for metal work, started 2 months ago myself from watching your videos. So far I spent maybe $600 thanks from Michigan
He’s that good of a teacher isn’t he! Love his videos. My favorite part is that he uses basic tools. That way it teaches us that no matter what tools we have, we can do this! With the basics, we can do anything!!!!
@@katykayy it's pretty incredible what you can do without all the big tools as someone who is just getting started with rust repair I really appreciate it
Michigan is also the reason im researching sheetmetal repair lol
The algorithm sent me and I expected the usual „Slap fiberglass on, bondo it and You’re good to go!“. I couldn’t be more wrong. This was actually very, very good 👍.
I do watch other metal fab guys. Yours are the simplest and easy to follow thru with. Thanks, Fitz!
Thank you Fitzee for this informative video. I often revisit it while contemplating whether to buy new panels or to repair the damaged parts myself. Similar to other videos you've made, my fender has a double layer of sheet metal. The straightforward choice would be to purchase new fenders, but the more engaging and educational option is to undertake the fabrication myself, gaining valuable experience. I'm confident this hands-on practice will be beneficial in my engineering studies. Your videos are greatly appreciated.
Lord Tunderin' Jesus you done a good job Fitzee! Wish you were closer, i needs my wife's car done.
Love this channel and the knowledge that Fitzee has. This channel has inspired a lot of confidence in me that I can do major fab repairs with regular tools in my home garage. I have definitely started looking a body repairs from a much more basic set of eyes instead of making things way harder than they should be. Thanks for taking the time to share your years of knowledge.
Never seen anyone build a wheel arch like that before, you cease to amaze me bud.
I love the fact that you show how to do advanced metal work using basic tools. Not everyone has 10K+ to invest in a shop setup.
I'm just astounded on how much information is located in each video. A true master at work here
Fitzee, The Body Genius. No Body too Tough To Tame! Thank you Sir for sharing your genius with us amateurs! AWESOME JOB as always!
Fitzee - you are my sheet metal hero, showing never giving up. Thank you so much for teaching us.
30 years in the camera end of the film business.... you rock the camera.
I give him a tremendous amount of credit for taking his time to explain and teach his craft! I've learned a lot from him!
I can watch these videos all day. So awesome.
Brother you need to come to Texas! It's rare to see cars that rusty. You'd still have plenty to do, but wouldn't have to spend so much of your talents fixin' holes. THANK YOU though, for sharing your skills. You're an inspiration!
You are truly a 'Master of Metal' ! and a great teacher. You've shown that one can have excellent results without spending thousands of dollars on specialized equipment. I've learned a lot from you - thank you !
Just describing your metalworking skills as “wonderful” would be a gross understatement. Big respect to you buddy! 👍🙏
Clearly, this man is an artistic genius! I am impressed!!
Hi Fitzee, You know how to explain the issues you can get into while doing this body repairs. Great video again. Thanks for spending so much time to make this content. 👍
Great work!! Roughly how much would a quality repair such as that cost???
Metal master as usual, Fitzee!! Beautiful work.. Love how you do it in pieces..
The most useful and informative DIY bodywork channel on KZhead. Thank You.
Still binge watching ya vidyas from way back. I like the presentation skills - humble, sensible home made tools, very logical, crafty, creative, can do attitude and again very humble. one of my favorite channels. I'm Stickin' roun'......
Nice work on the wheel arch. I like seeing the patch panels being made with basic hand tools.
I have not seen anyone do such art on a car since I was in school. The shop instructor teaching the another shop did work on his own car and I always told people you could not tell where he patched before it was painted. You my friend are an artist, my hat is off to you.
I think you’re starting to really enjoy this teaching. Thanks again, lovely repair.
You don't waste any time Fitzee. Great lesson on how to repair a rusted out wheel well arch. Thanks for sharing your expertise and tips!
Stunning! You make me feel like I should be able to fix my husk of a 1970 Ford within a week! Excellent as always!
Thanks for an excellent Ezy to follow video, all I have to do now is copy your work. Your a great man sharing your knowledge with us. Cheers from Australia, mate.
Drinking coffee watching this trying to get inspired to fabricate and weld in patch panels on my 87 Dakota. I wire wheeled the loose rust out last night so I’m committed now.
I’m out in the garage right now. About to do my first “cut and butt”
Half way through the cut and butt. It’s going better then I expected
Done and painted yesterday around 3:00. Went well. But it warping because I rushed it. Could have used another skim coat of filler but I’m satisfied. Matched the paint close enough with some spray paint. Maybe do the rockers next weekend.
Best I have seen...I now find myself making 18 gauge practice pieces...❤️
Fitzee, you truly are a master metal craftsman and a great teacher. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. All with basic tools. I would love to see a dog leg repair too
I'm repairing the rear arches on my car , this video has been has been a great help thanks for making it. You have a great skill it's giving me inspiration to get my car done.
"Blowing holes in thinner metal, ask me how I know" Yes indeed! Fitzee you are amazing!
good stuff! The boys first car is a 1967 Cougar and we are working on restoring it for his 16th birthday in a year from now. This series of instructions is giving us confidence to do proper body repairs - thanks for sharing your experience Fitzee...
Best teacher on the internet!bravo sir It's not often you find 1person that answers all your questions in 1 video👍
Im well into this stuff on a 1963 galaxy convertible. rusty rockers, rusty sections on the truck lip, spots around the rear lights, rust pits on the lower rear fenders and some funky rust on other sections and an area on the floor behind the top where water channels down and sat on the original floor. all the tricks and tips I'm picking up watching these videos has given me the confidence to attack it all by myself instead of parting the work out like I've done in the past. satisfying.
you're giving me the confidence now to weld my 2cv :) thank you!
You never cease to amaze me , I like your work . Thanks, God Bless!!!
Just bought a rusted out car that needs a lot of welding work and I'm so glad I found this channel because I have never done body work before. Should be a big help and should save me a lot of frustration to have a plan going into it.
Another great vid Fitzee we all hope you " stick around" for a lot of years.
I play at patching, but I always turn to your videos for the answers and confidence, thanks.
Great stuff as always Fitzee! This channel is GOLD - so many good lessons to learn from. THANK YOU!
Great vid as usual, Tony. It's definitely coming right along and the shop lighting was a great upgrade!
Fitzee your ability to teach is just as impressive as your ability to repair these old rusty cars. I love every video, they’re jam packed with excellent information. Thanks for sharing your skill. I have an old Toyota pickup and you’ve given me some direction with making some patch panels for it this spring. 🤔
Fascinating watching you work Fitzee, a real craftsman.
Every video blows me away, I still find it difficult to comprehend how simple it can be when broken down like this instead of working out how to get 3 different curves in to a single piece of metal, I'm beginning to look forward to starting on my Mustang which several people have said it's not worth it or possible! I look forward to proving them wrong.. Thanks Tony
The tips were great and can’t wait till next time ! Truly appreciate your videos, you have already inspired me to try things I would have never considered, many thanks.
I have a repair I need to do on the rear wheel wells of my 2004 F-150. I've done this repair in the past, but I will follow your technique instead of cutting out the bad metal and remaking that portion. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom; your channel is among my favourite content in all of KZhead!
That repair turned out awesome Fitzee. It is amazing how you are able to get the patch panels to match so perfectly.
exellent job making patch panels using basic tools, you are a great teacher. Thanks for all the tips.
Love your approach to handling various aspects of metalworking and using basic tools when possible. You are a great teacher and the finished product is just amazing. Thank you, and dont change a thing!
Fitzee, you don't just make it look easy, you make it easy for those of us learning from you. Thanks for another excellent video.
I agree, it always seems well explained and doable.....but i might still use a template 😆
@@David-uu1oj Either way. What impresses me is that he is keeping the pieces small and easily worked. All those other guys with the expensive fancy tools would have me tossing a day's work and sizable panel instead of a few minutes on a little piece after a screw-up. With the bonus that the spoiled piece serves pretty much as a template for it's replacement.
Fitz, you're the man! I'll watch these videos over again because they are so enjoyable! I've been wanting to attempt these rust repair techniques on a Chevy Cavalier even... and those have a lot of curves in the 2nd gen, cheers!
Another great video Fitzee. Thank you for identifying the proper sequence to assembling the pieces and the explanation of using the larger gauge of metal versus smaller.
Fitz...your work is FANTASTIC!!
a true craftsman and a brilliant teacher. Thank you so much.
I'm really enjoying the multiple videos in one week. I know you're busy but I can honestly say I enjoy watching you work. I love the fact you keep it simple for us just starting out. You are a true master at what you do sir, keep up the great work.
Another awesome piece of the puzzle complete. Once again thanks for the greatest tips, and reviving the old cars.👍👍👍
You are one of the best teachers I have seen on KZhead I would like to thank you for your help in fabrication a man with minimal tools just like me and have of the rest of the people thanks from newbunswick
I really like watching and learning different techniques of working the metal. Your out of the box style and ideas are great....
I'm sticking around, can't wait for you to tackle the quarter glass section.I have a beetle waiting,thanks for making it so easy for me.You are a great educator
Thanks Fitzee! Your channel has helped me get the confidence to do this stuff myself! I have made two dog legs and replaced both rear quarters and tail pan in my 53 sedan using the tips you show here! Keep up the awesome work! Looking forward to more Toyota vids!
Another excellent video Fitzee. As I've said before, I learn so many cool tips from watching you work.. Plus, I like the fact you do it all with basic tools. Keep 'em coming my friend.
Really great tips. Gives me the confidence to tackle my own project. Thanks!
Thanks a million, very well done. I've got a project that will need some work just like that and your video has made it seem possible to do it myself.
The tips are always great. Keep them coming. Thanks so much !
I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you.
Good job Fitzee. I enjoyed the video. I always learn some thing every time I watch your shows. Ronnie.
Your knowledge is amazing I love how you explain what you're doing completely that turned out really nice thanks for the video
Wow. Wouldn’t have known that there was a big rust hole there. Great tips. I’m really enjoying your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Fitz! Love this series, I’ll be using these videos when I start to work on my 85 Corolla!
I want to thank Fitzee for his vids and especially this one. I am not a welder or metal fabricator but using some sheet metal from an old furnace body. a hammer and my rather imperfect welder I managed to copy {more or less} this procedure. The rusted out wheel arch on my ranger looks pretty good. Not even the local body shop wanted to tackle it. Hats off to you Fitzee Thanks Eric
Always enjoyable and your voice is so wonderful I am able to learn more because I stay as relaxed listening to your relaxed teaching style.
These videos are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for taking the time to make them. Subscribed.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos they are greatly enjoyed!
A flawless (floorless) job... Congratulations!!!
I really enjoy your videos. Yesterday I repaired a quarter panel using your methods. They work well but I need more practice. Good thing I got lots of time to learn before I start rebuilding my 1940 Chrysler Royale
I keep on coming back to you. Just bought my first welder so I can work on my own and family's car. You simplify everything and your tips are the best. Keep up your ork. I only subscribed the other day. Congrats on your 100k
You make that look so easy. Another great video. She's looking sharp!
Fitzee - The man, the myth, the legend. Another great video.
Looks brand new!! I really like your tutorials.
You’re the man, Fitzee! Love all your videos.
I just bought myself a 1980 4 door Corolla and she is riddled with the usual rust, very happy to be following you Fitzee cheers
Looks great man! The new lights make the video look awesome!
Lol...good point about the new lights!
Indeed yes 48Dodger but they haven't improved Fitzees Rugged looks much ;) Its Okay Fitzee, We are here for your skills not your good looks! :D :D :D #TotallyInJest I have no ability to comment on peoples looks
I hope so! Lol. Havent got 65000 subscribers cause of my good looks thats for sure! Hahaha
@@fitzeesfabrications ah now Fitzee I couldn't possibly comment ;)
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Too good Fitzie 100% another great video I'm learning so much in a short time Thanks again. John from Cairns Australia 🇦🇺
Making the useless useful, I salute you, Sir!
Best metalsmith/body man on the 'Net (ioho), and it's nice to be able to share these vids with young kids w/out fear of 'f bombs' and other salty language being hurled about. Fitzee has motivated us into confidently tackling that rusty, rounded, forward roof portion on our horse trailer. Thank you, Fitzee!
Your the best ! A grinder and a mig welder . Thanks learned a lot .
Another great video!! I must admit it looked difficult and I was thinking I have no idea how or where to even start. You make it look so easy! So simple and methodical! Thank you so much for the knowledge! 👍
Thanks again for the great tips . Waiting on the next one. You do great work and teaching.
The more I watch your channel, the more impressed I am with your skill & technic. I have run across a few other channels that do rust repair & have noticed while they get the rust removed, many fo them have to use a ton of filter to get the outside of the panel straight. The extra time you use making your panels pay hugh dividends in the final result. As mention before I come from a fifty year automotive background. But the time used to prep the surface & clean bolt holes before the assembly, results in a much better, cleaner repair & hopefully in most cases longer longevity. Looking forward to more tips.
Thanks again for the instruction Fitzee, great video as usual.
Another complex piece made, and you made it look easy!! A shape like that is terrifying to me, or it used to be, until I started watching this channel!!! Cant wait to get started doing the metalwork on my Dart. Ill be making vids of it, and hopefully can put all Ive learned here to use!!! Amazing as always Fitzee!!!👍👍
Great way of explaining. I’m learning a lot with your videos. Thanks 👍
Fitzee, many thanks for the tips and more importantly giving me the game plan for how to repair the rear inner wheel house/arches on my 1993 Dodge Dakota 4X4. Would really like to see how you do this in a future video. There are no replacement inner wheel house/arches (inner fender wells) out there that I am aware of, only the external wheel arch patch skins, which I have. Looks like I will have to make the inner wheel houses myself. Again, thanks for all the great knowledge and practical explanation.