How to make rocker panels

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

replacing the rear rocker panel on Crusty. The rusty Toyota drag car project. building the inside rocker as well as the inner and outer rocker using basic tools

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  • @timothylynch5258
    @timothylynch52582 ай бұрын

    I respect your knowledge and being humble about what you are doing. Thank you for giving me the confidence to restoring my 53 Belair Sport coupe

  • @markeholbrook
    @markeholbrook2 жыл бұрын

    Most people wouldn't have even tried ro fix this rust pile. Your work is amazing!

  • @colehara
    @colehara3 жыл бұрын

    "Want to see how to build a Toyota body with metal from around your shop?" "Stick around". Always learning from these videos. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @unclemarksdiyauto

    @unclemarksdiyauto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep! Building a toyota out of scrap metal you can find somewhere in your shop! Tony is amazing!

  • @mattpipes1137

    @mattpipes1137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hougg

  • @mattpipes1137

    @mattpipes1137

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@unclemarksdiyauto I)7

  • @farmerpete5936
    @farmerpete59363 жыл бұрын

    You take something that is a lot of work and you break it down into smaller sections. I've watched your videos and have learned so much. When I start repairing my pickup this spring, from frame repair up to the body panels; I will be using your tips and tricks to do it. Instead of seeing it as one large job, I now see it as a combination of a bunch of small jobs.

  • @papertarget6270

    @papertarget6270

    3 жыл бұрын

    well done and the tips are great . I too have started using them. Thanks Fitz

  • @sumosumo4973

    @sumosumo4973

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes he us very good

  • @jasonbeightol3620

    @jasonbeightol3620

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is exactly how I feel. You star out with a big project part and break it down into smaller parts. Always great instruction. Thank you for making all of the videos!!!

  • @jerryeaton2117

    @jerryeaton2117

    2 жыл бұрын

    ⁰0

  • @davida871

    @davida871

    4 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @brianmaynard7320
    @brianmaynard73203 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee... You take the 3lb steak and make it into 6, nice 8oz. That you can manage, 1 bite at a time.. You break down these big jobs into little, WINNABLE, projects.. You Give me courage to fix my '80 Bronco.. You Sir, are THE BEST!!! Peace my friend!!!

  • @brianmaynard7320

    @brianmaynard7320

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you'd like too come to Michigan and work on an 80 Bronco for your channel? Heheheh.. Food for thought..

  • @jakefromstatefarm9721
    @jakefromstatefarm97213 жыл бұрын

    I have no clue why I’ve been spending so much time watching these rust repair videos. I live in Florida and haven’t seen a rot like this in years. Great info though.

  • @MissionRestomod

    @MissionRestomod

    3 жыл бұрын

    Inland FL isn’t bad. Coastal cars are sneaky. They rust inside out and top down. Salt spray is horrible.

  • @jeremyhanna3852

    @jeremyhanna3852

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well Jake from state farm what are you wearing ha ha ha I had a Florida car from the coast come in the shop and it was full of rust so u must live in land that might have been rusty 56 2 hardtop I ever seen lot rust in the roof that you just don't see out here but I guess the wind carries the salt where ever

  • @jeremyhanna3852

    @jeremyhanna3852

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MissionRestomod yeah fitz car might been a costal car the way it was wierd rust

  • @turboflush

    @turboflush

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree.. Coastal florida cars wont survive unless properly cared for.

  • @allendaleguitars.stpetersb4528
    @allendaleguitars.stpetersb45283 жыл бұрын

    Fritz, I don't care if it's your chanel or halfass customs or Vice grip garage I tune in and every day I always Lear something from you and the others. Knowledge it's the key to success and self satisfaction. And of course you can always save a few bucks diy 'n it.. thank you.

  • @bustersgarage
    @bustersgarage2 жыл бұрын

    You put more thought and care into it than the original manufacturer. They cut out the blanks, stamp it "close enough" and then bam, bam, bam, spot weld and maybe shoot some primer in the hole and add a bit of seam sealer. And MOST of that lasted decades... I would say that car (at least the parts you did) will last many decades longer than Toyota ever imagined it would! I only wish my Suzuki Cappuccino had gotten your level attention and care when someone decided it was a bit rusty and parked it in 2010 or so. Now, it's like stepping into what sounds like leaves under the carpet! haha I should be getting back into things soon(once I finish the garage) and these videos give me an edge in some great tips and motivation: "it can be fixed, with time, effort and skill and careful planning!" To help my restoration I saved cuts from a crashed one from down near Killkenny with almost no rust to make templates and repair panels from. Cheers for the great videos and instruction!!

  • @Anthony-nw5zv
    @Anthony-nw5zv11 күн бұрын

    Always good to watch a previously posted video again. 😊 Happy Father's Day Tony.

  • @jefferywarburton2116
    @jefferywarburton2116 Жыл бұрын

    My brother had a 79 SR5 for his first car. I'm glad we lived.😄

  • @guillermonieri4203
    @guillermonieri42032 жыл бұрын

    I watched this a second time., and learned more. Thank you again.

  • @danielcampbell6146
    @danielcampbell6146Ай бұрын

    That's a good one fitzi your tips were good so I stuck around mate. You're a gem mate. Love your show with basic tools. 😊

  • @NialPowerCork
    @NialPowerCork3 жыл бұрын

    It’s the reverse engineering bit that’s so important and needs the bit of inventiveness and cleverness. Well done, enjoyed that one. Thank you.

  • @andrecharron8070
    @andrecharron80702 жыл бұрын

    Truly enjoy each video, I especially can't wait for the end of your intro when you tell people to, "stick around..."

  • @patrickveltri3520
    @patrickveltri35203 жыл бұрын

    Gather around gents the Master is back in session sharing his wealth of knowledge and skill!

  • @EconoboxGarage
    @EconoboxGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from a fellow Canadian for continuing to post these videos! As a newbie welder I'm finding your instructions easy to follow. Very helpful as I work on my own project.

  • @SprayWayCustoms
    @SprayWayCustoms3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work at its best

  • @808chevykev

    @808chevykev

    3 жыл бұрын

    I stay watchin him to get my weld game up no cap💯

  • @rs1329
    @rs13293 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Fitz... Your eye to envision the steps to each little section of each part of the process is amazing. Love it, Keep em coming.

  • @gregtheriault2416
    @gregtheriault24163 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being so generous with your time and experience. I just bought a project truck and need to do some work, straight forward approach. No smoke and mirrors, you show that you can tackle complicated fab with a step by step approach. You took away some of my trepidation! Maritime strong!

  • @guzmangil5476
    @guzmangil54763 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I am looking for when I watch Power Nation or something like that, while they spend hours chatting and selling sheit. dude... YOU ARE THE MAN

  • @scottchastain1382
    @scottchastain13822 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite video that you have done. I have watched it several times. Thanks

  • @NewRiverRepair
    @NewRiverRepair3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Fitzee! I’m always impressed with your work and the generous teaching of your methods I know explaining the work slows the progress but I appreciate your time and effort- thank you sir

  • @vortexgen1
    @vortexgen13 жыл бұрын

    I never get tired of watching you fab stuff up.

  • @phillipyannone3195
    @phillipyannone31953 жыл бұрын

    You work like an artist working on a sculpture. Nice work. I’m really enjoying this series.

  • @DannyWalker1949
    @DannyWalker19492 жыл бұрын

    YES SIR FITZEE, Ya Done Real Good here and ALL Your video's. Some VERY NICE WORK AGAIN. If these Young People WILL WATCH and LEARN this From YOU as their Teacher. They WILL GO PLACES in their Body Profession, I Quan Dog Tea Toll’n Tell’n You!!!

  • @FredLarracuente
    @FredLarracuente3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Fitz, you said you didn't want to recreate the factory specs but your work is WAY better than some 'factory specs' restorations I've seen. I'm currently restoring a '73 914 and I've been kind of stuck for a few months on some sections which I need to replace. Your methods are helping me to get ahead a great deal. Thank you for sharing sir! Looking forward to your next videos. Regards from Puerto Rico.

  • @jacquespoirier9071
    @jacquespoirier90713 жыл бұрын

    And that with about no specialized tooling, here is the challenge. Well done.

  • @Jim_M_75
    @Jim_M_753 жыл бұрын

    The small inner repair pannel in the center that you made with the seam was a thing of beauty. The final fit on the outer cill /rocker was top notch Tony, a great watch as always.

  • @tezsullivan6048
    @tezsullivan60483 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your excellent videos and down to earth instructions, the world needs more people like you. Keep up the great work. "Rust never Sleeps".

  • @toggenation
    @toggenation3 жыл бұрын

    I love how you always grind it back to clean steel...

  • @bobcuomo5122
    @bobcuomo51223 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing how a master metal man gets it done !

  • @peterpowell4821
    @peterpowell48213 жыл бұрын

    That was a complicated structure. I appreciate how you let us know that you have to go back and do it again until it's right. That's real life 👍

  • @goodsagoodman-rq9nw
    @goodsagoodman-rq9nwАй бұрын

    G’day Tony from Australia I’ve watched a lot of your videos mate,your metal work is outstanding!

  • @johnnywad5
    @johnnywad53 жыл бұрын

    hi Algorithm! please show more people this video and dude because they are excellent and people need to see it..

  • @sergechapdelaine8775
    @sergechapdelaine87753 күн бұрын

    you give me some good advises by fitting those small pieces. great job

  • @peterrivney552
    @peterrivney5522 жыл бұрын

    Out of all the people out there doing body work on cars you are the best I was watching on others Chanel and they did not even cool down the welds at all his but welds warped the panel and when he ground down the welds it looks like Mickey Mouse even his body filler was not pressed deeply into the edges of the welds just a problem waiting to happen ... Watching your work you are the best I've seen your welds are very good you reconstruct the car to original as possible.... I like to see that in a you tube channel... Keep up the good work!!!

  • @johanruiter5848
    @johanruiter58483 жыл бұрын

    I was thinkin i saw an irish man at work here by the talkin he does. Excellent work there, i watch and learn, thanks.

  • @josephercastor8026
    @josephercastor80262 жыл бұрын

    I stuck around and found this guy to be the best of all the channels

  • @paulbowler7775
    @paulbowler77753 жыл бұрын

    Your a pro that's why body men cant do this work that would plug it nice job like whatching you work for hrs I have a body shop for 25yrs I can't do that work you do I wish I had you working for me you blow body man's away keep the good work up paul

  • @tyolsen2803
    @tyolsen28033 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Fitz, great work as usual!

  • @VacFink
    @VacFink3 жыл бұрын

    Less perfection more patience and plenty of persistence, step-by-step-by-step. A great lesson today professor. Thank you!

  • @luke3757
    @luke37573 жыл бұрын

    I watch them all Fitzee. Your number one in my book. I remember one of the first videos I watched of yours when you cut and welded a patch panel and dropped the rusty piece right out and then your butt welded it. LOL how Sweet it is 🏁👍😎

  • @mjm7187
    @mjm71873 жыл бұрын

    Crusty is becoming Cristy. Always look forward to this class. Thank you for another episode.

  • @labrd41
    @labrd413 жыл бұрын

    These tutorials are priceless!

  • @endeavour2127
    @endeavour21273 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as always! "Tips" are always phenomenal!! 👌

  • @kiefbudson
    @kiefbudson3 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent lesson from the master, thank you Fitzee.

  • @inlinepaintandbody
    @inlinepaintandbody3 жыл бұрын

    You make top notch content dude

  • @buannajim8091
    @buannajim80913 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic as usual, Tony!

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu3 жыл бұрын

    Those were great tips. Beautiful work!

  • @garethmcgregor1621
    @garethmcgregor16213 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome Fitzee . Thanks for that👍.

  • @marcijunebug
    @marcijunebug3 жыл бұрын

    thanks as always Fitzee...I have to do this soon for my ole vw panel bus! appreciate what you do and thanks for sharing with all of us! cheers

  • @MalevolentMonkeyGod
    @MalevolentMonkeyGod Жыл бұрын

    Just bought a 1967 jaguar s type. It's a bit of a cot case. One side rockers are missing and the b pillar is hanging in the breeze. This will be one hell of a useful video😁.

  • @benhuntly2549
    @benhuntly25492 жыл бұрын

    Not only do I love your videos because of the awesome info but I feel like you'd be a good bloke to have a beer and a talk with, keep it up mate and thanks from Australia

  • @MegaCountach
    @MegaCountach3 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Fitzee! Thanks for another excellent video! Cheers, Doug

  • @BuiltRetroGarage
    @BuiltRetroGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips! Definitely going to try your techniques! Thanks for sharing

  • @vinnierolla
    @vinnierolla3 жыл бұрын

    You’re a wizard Fitzee. Love your work 👌🏽

  • @irongoatrocky2343
    @irongoatrocky23433 жыл бұрын

    Always fun to watch another craftsman work his magic!..bit by bit by bit your making it work with minimal tools and equipment! There's a saying for that....."You gots to be smarter than it is!" It will be intresting to see how you do the Chassis for this.

  • @monadking2761
    @monadking27613 жыл бұрын

    Love how you do things. It looks so great and you make sense in how you rework the metal to fit it just right.

  • @rocketstutorials
    @rocketstutorials3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this project with us. So many valuable techniques to use on our projects!

  • @michaelpesce9235
    @michaelpesce92353 жыл бұрын

    Always an education watching you work! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @renwickconolly2839
    @renwickconolly28393 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work..Thanks for sharing!!

  • @broomad
    @broomad3 жыл бұрын

    Cracking work Fitzee - thanks

  • @tbirdsteve1
    @tbirdsteve13 жыл бұрын

    You're a clever man Fitzee, these are a joy to watch. Thanks.

  • @colinmaxwell5481
    @colinmaxwell54813 жыл бұрын

    Love your work Fitzee and the commentary.

  • @ElrodsGarage
    @ElrodsGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! I did a similar repair on the inner rockers of my '68 Camaro. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. Thanks for the tips!

  • @jpvolvo08
    @jpvolvo082 ай бұрын

    That is the kind of motivation I need to start workomg on my volvo 👌🏼 thank you sir 👌🏼

  • @davida871
    @davida8714 ай бұрын

    Love learning from your videos. Thank you

  • @piratepete-thetruthisforevery1
    @piratepete-thetruthisforevery13 жыл бұрын

    That was an hour well spent, I learned a lot... : ) Thanks Tony!

  • @tomc2748
    @tomc27483 жыл бұрын

    The master of metal manipulation awesome job. Thanks for sharing.

  • @andygriffiths8647
    @andygriffiths86473 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your work, honest and open, we are all learning so many skills and tips from your experience, you’ve been there and done that 👍 thank you 😊

  • @danwilliamson4238
    @danwilliamson42383 жыл бұрын

    Your teaching me the best ! Neat tricks and tips

  • @metromoppet
    @metromoppet3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fitz . You have a way to inspire. Awesome Brother . Cheers

  • @lukekarakoulakis7066
    @lukekarakoulakis70663 жыл бұрын

    Hi Yes it was a challenge for the rockers on my classic car as well. Now I gotta get all the bondo off and do it again . I couldn't afford repo panel. Challenge yes.......... Not any more thank you for showing how.

  • @TeammosGarage
    @TeammosGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Lots of great tips in this one!!!! Love how you put the cut off end an used it to make the factory edge and it double for the backing for the finished rear section! Thanks for taking the time to create these vids!

  • @endall6783
    @endall67833 жыл бұрын

    I learn something every time I watch one of your vids Thanks.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve2 жыл бұрын

    I stuck around and learned a thing or three! Much appreciated!

  • @darrenhebert8740
    @darrenhebert87403 жыл бұрын

    Another great how to video. Thanks again

  • @quinnadamarczuk2525
    @quinnadamarczuk25253 жыл бұрын

    Mr .Fritzees... you sure make it come together... love the sharing of your life... and how you do it!... thank you!

  • @lwoodt1
    @lwoodt13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. And thanks for giving us inspiration to try it ourselves.

  • @allangee
    @allangee3 жыл бұрын

    Nothing special to say... just want to leave a comment to help your KZread ratings. This kind of stuff deserves to earn som ead revenue!

  • @EL34Quartett
    @EL34Quartett3 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee, this is great work. Thank you very much for sharing all your experience and knowledge. Priceless!

  • @martinsteele3259
    @martinsteele32593 жыл бұрын

    My corolla is from 85 but so similar in the shapes of areas. This is info is GOLD!!

  • @GotrekGurninsson
    @GotrekGurninssonАй бұрын

    Thank you for all your videos

  • @unclemarksdiyauto
    @unclemarksdiyauto3 жыл бұрын

    Another great job. I'm learning something every time I watch! My old Park Ave needs a bit of rocker work done. You gave me some good ideas!

  • @billycameron1836
    @billycameron18363 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing work!!

  • @XXX-qk2cq
    @XXX-qk2cq3 жыл бұрын

    Half way thru the vid and he said it again, “Nudding fancy, seedatdare?” No just throwing it together, 15 pieces inside an out, not fancy at all!! Imagine Fitzees fancy work??????!!

  • @YODAz_Steph

    @YODAz_Steph

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sell T-shirts that says: "Nudding fancy, seedatdare? -Fitzee Yes, I'll take one please.

  • @gregandsharonritter6881
    @gregandsharonritter68813 жыл бұрын

    Your a great teacher I enjoy watching your video .

  • @gregasper5211
    @gregasper52113 жыл бұрын

    Always a good work Fitzee great teaching.

  • @ACDesignsGarage
    @ACDesignsGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos!!!!!

  • @thegarage5919
    @thegarage59193 жыл бұрын

    Best Hour I've spent this week.

  • @plnmech
    @plnmech3 жыл бұрын

    You are a real sheet metal artist. It is a pleasure to watch you work.

  • @billoneil397
    @billoneil3973 жыл бұрын

    YOU ARE A MASTER FABRICATOR SIR!! fellow left handed canuck here

  • @matthewbonnaire256
    @matthewbonnaire2563 жыл бұрын

    Tips are always awesome thanks for sharing your knowledge 😎

  • @copperaudio9664
    @copperaudio96646 ай бұрын

    Nice work Fitzee! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lcar9871
    @lcar98713 жыл бұрын

    Making the rocker piece with the relieved/stepped edge the way you did - pure genius!

  • @donkintz281
    @donkintz2813 жыл бұрын

    Great tips love that thinking chair 💺at the end. Thank you and take care...

  • @hillbillyspeedshopandgarag4564
    @hillbillyspeedshopandgarag45643 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee you never cease to amaze with The amount of talent you have in metal work. Thanks so much for teaching us

  • @justicehockey
    @justicehockey3 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos. Fitzee is an artist!

  • @norego6237
    @norego62373 жыл бұрын

    the tips are good fitzee . the transformation of this old rust bucket = amazing thanks for your effort mate

  • @billhartl6601
    @billhartl66013 жыл бұрын

    Fitzgerald is an autobody genius!!!!! Complex part made so simplify!!! Love his steps to do it, great advice on using large pieces and trimming them after wedding. Great work!!

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