How to repair rusty trunk floors in 60s GM cars

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

The 60s had many body styles of gm cars. not all were the same and many today you can not find replacement panels for. Going to show you how to approach a very common repair on the trunks section behind the wheel well on a 1965 Buick.

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  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv3 жыл бұрын

    "Anyone can do a half-ass patch job, but making a patch look like it grew there, then make it go invisible without the use of bondo and seam sealer...., well that's a whole different level of expertise right there. The tips are always great Fitzee, you don't need to ask. I follow other hot rod / custom channels and have heard your named dropped several times, you are well respected among other builders /fabricators for the work that you do. Give yourself a well deserved pat on the back.

  • @peterpowell4821

    @peterpowell4821

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wish I could give you more than one "thumbs up" - great job Fittzie 👍👍👍😁

  • @rustyjeep9783

    @rustyjeep9783

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dropped his name a lot because Fitzee deserves more subs . Ive learned so much from this channel My quality is not close to his so give us new guys a break on fiberglass and seam sealer comments lol...

  • @rossilake218

    @rossilake218

    3 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a master craftsman.

  • @jcdahippie
    @jcdahippie3 жыл бұрын

    I used to watch a tv show called This Old House. Watching your videos makes me feel like I'm watching This Old Car.

  • @fitzeesfabrications

    @fitzeesfabrications

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love that show.

  • @carlosmontoya8658
    @carlosmontoya86583 жыл бұрын

    'Back at it, again', is an understatement of metallurgic prowess with none to compare. Kudos, sir.

  • @willyg6545
    @willyg65453 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony, always enjoy your videos. You have made this metal work so much more fun where it once wasn't. This is the best metal working U-tube channel out there.

  • @tomrose6292

    @tomrose6292

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed friend

  • @ophirb25

    @ophirb25

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like it that he uses mostly tools that anyone can have, nothing fancy nothing expensive and specialized. Makes me wanna go down to the workshop and start hammering stuff to shape.

  • @randytravis3998

    @randytravis3998

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ophirb25 I play around with my own stuff over the years self teaching ,,I been to Harbor Fright got a lot of there tools still learning found this channel a year ago ,, could have saved me lots of money in tools .. I still use them but what he does in 3 or 4 hunks of metal I was trying in one ,, now I know better ,, but have fun with my tools english wheel turned a old license plate into a fender also used my shrinker stretcher to pull the sides in better ,,I don't need all the $$$ dollar tools but there fun to play on ,, love Fitzee's videos better then any school that you pay to go too I think .

  • @pickleball_tomorrow

    @pickleball_tomorrow

    Жыл бұрын

    Hands Down the best page on KZread. @motortrend

  • @chriskappes9170
    @chriskappes91703 жыл бұрын

    Nice I like how he only does what is necessary not big panels that are not needed just fix what's necessary great job again

  • @BrucePierson

    @BrucePierson

    3 жыл бұрын

    ... and working around difficult sections that are still good in order to do the least amount of work possible for the best result.

  • @michaelvandenhoy1021
    @michaelvandenhoy10213 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy how simple Fitzee makes this using simply tools and his know how, he is a great teacher.

  • @joepacheco4038
    @joepacheco40383 жыл бұрын

    Dam waited weeks for this video and now its over. Get my fix watching you make it look so easy. Have to say I've used some of your tips Tony and they have worked out,( wouldn't post them on any video) but a lot better than my previous repairs. Oh well waiting for next video

  • @rexthewarhorse7110
    @rexthewarhorse71103 жыл бұрын

    It's fun watching people work that know what they are doing. Looks great

  • @4speed3pedals
    @4speed3pedals3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Fitzee. Great video. Excellent repair. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @nv1493
    @nv14933 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to Fitzee mentoring and simple tools I completely repaired the trunk edges on my 57 Chevy. Huge thank you.

  • @rodmacleod2994
    @rodmacleod29943 жыл бұрын

    1st class job, fun to watch such skill. Makes an ugly job look fun. That is another repair to be proud of.

  • @raymondstewart9263
    @raymondstewart92632 жыл бұрын

    Watching you and also Carl from Make It Kustom is definitely helping me with my work on my 47 year old 304 Cabriolet. Thanks.

  • @SeaTravelr123
    @SeaTravelr12311 ай бұрын

    I love watching you work. You’re a great teacher with all the little suggestions. I feel much more confident after watching your videos. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @campionoverbagh561
    @campionoverbagh5613 жыл бұрын

    Always great. Appreciate your repeating things. It helps. Also "takes your time" is my new mantra. 😃

  • @peterkarakoulakis5031
    @peterkarakoulakis50313 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fitzty I would like to thankyou for all the videos you have demonstrated on your channel which have helped me get my classic car from a rusty neglected vehicle to what it is today.

  • @littlepaddy7444
    @littlepaddy74443 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fitzee, genius level fabrication.

  • @MrAgRiv
    @MrAgRiv Жыл бұрын

    You are a sage, Sir. Your explanations on 'why' you make certain decisions is very helpful. Keep the great content and knowledge flowing Fitzee!

  • @donniedingler2463
    @donniedingler24633 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for so much insight on how these repairs are done. I learn soooo much to apply to my own cars. You are a great teacher. Keep it up!!!!

  • @andyjohnson6548
    @andyjohnson65483 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video 👍👍

  • @richardstein3133
    @richardstein3133 Жыл бұрын

    Ive learned more from you in these videos than from anywhere else. Terrific work!

  • @orange72mc71
    @orange72mc713 жыл бұрын

    I'm replacing the trunk floor in a 66 Skylark. I was able to get the floor sections and the braces underneath. Having said that I still picked up a bunch of tips from Fitzee. Thank you so much for posting these videos. Very much appreciated.

  • @dennispaulson8734
    @dennispaulson87343 жыл бұрын

    Great video Fitzee your explanation and how to do it is something not many people can get across to beginner's !!!

  • @gshort4707
    @gshort47073 жыл бұрын

    Making the impossible look easy. The tips are very very good 👍

  • @cncworld9475
    @cncworld94753 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee's comment in this video, and others, about how you shouldn't get in a hurry or worry too much about the time it's taking to make a repair is spot on. I have been guilty of this myself on numerous projects and taken small shortcuts here and there and always regret it in the end. Getting anxious about time and schedules will almost always end in disappointment and failure. However perfectionism is also a deterrent to good quality work and enjoyment in the creativity involved in the process. There has to be a middle ground which is where satisfaction and happiness is the result of the effort. Fitzee is a wizard in this regard.

  • @IronHorseGarage
    @IronHorseGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work sir!! You are a true craftsman!!!!

  • @franstolsma554
    @franstolsma5543 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tony, your teaching becomes on the highest level it can become. Great example of restoration. Thanks again for showing.

  • @WeekendWrenchTurner
    @WeekendWrenchTurner3 жыл бұрын

    Picking up a '65 Rambler American this weekend and I hope I won't need these videos, but glad they're here👍👍 Much respect Fitzee🍺🍺

  • @craigschnell1070
    @craigschnell10703 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fitzee. I have a 60 Pontiac convertible with that problem. I like your comment. “ It’s not a race” . Every time I feel rushed I am dissatisfied with the outcome. Love your work. You have inspired me to take on more. Craigger

  • @XXX-qk2cq
    @XXX-qk2cq2 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee only knows one way, the right way!!! Another great job, he killed it! Over killed it!!!!

  • @danthompson4879
    @danthompson48793 жыл бұрын

    Brother Tony, Great Movie!! I learn something new every time you produce a video. Thanks!

  • @mtngoat58
    @mtngoat583 жыл бұрын

    thanks for showing how to do it with simple tools and straight forward narrative

  • @merykjenkins3274
    @merykjenkins32743 жыл бұрын

    Never a truer word said there at the end of the video. It's not a race and the majority of us watching aren't professionals. I know it's going to take me a damn sight longer to do my repairs than you, but it's the techniques I'm learning, not how to do a quick and dirty overlap, rivet and fill job. I want my classic car to last another 53 years, and I don't care how long it takes me! Thanks again Fitzee!!

  • @mjm7187
    @mjm71873 жыл бұрын

    Anytime I feel reluctant to continue on a project in my polebarn I watch one of your videos and its just the motivation I need. I'm really grateful for your sharing your craft and passion with us. Follow you on FB as well. Off to my barn now- Mackeral

  • @garymccord4277
    @garymccord42773 жыл бұрын

    Great job,, The one to one talk to us about not being in a race to finish a job but to do it correctly and enjoy your work. Take pride in your job .A++++ pep talk

  • @nathancamplin2735
    @nathancamplin27353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks heaps Fitzee , your channel is helping me get things done at home on my project that I never thought I could … The tips are great

  • @ronwyatt8635
    @ronwyatt86353 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

  • @joebourque4860
    @joebourque48603 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing the process. You do amazing work

  • @robertbiggs4934
    @robertbiggs49343 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos! Your techniques employ simple basic tools...most of the time tools you made for a specific purpose for a project. Enjoyable to watch. I've learned SOOO much about fabrication from watching your channel. Thanks!

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Mr. Fitz! I just wanted to tell you that I just went out and bought me a 1974 Datsun 260z that’s not in all of stellar condition. There is a dozen areas of rusty spots and bc I’ve been paying attention to a lot of your videos made me and gave me the confidence to take on the project so it will turn out as stellar as expected!! So I want to thank you for your inspiration and confidence to do this build!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻

  • @fitzeesfabrications

    @fitzeesfabrications

    Жыл бұрын

    You have fun. Keep me posted on your build. Cool to hear

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, patience and determination required to do a job as well as this. The people who gave a thumbs down would use window screen and bondo to fix that rust.

  • @dh2360
    @dh23603 жыл бұрын

    Learning a lot from this channel, thanks Fitzee!

  • @robertremalia4669
    @robertremalia46692 жыл бұрын

    I have a 66 tempest I’m turning into a goat love your videos teaching me exactly what I need to learn

  • @Mr39pdog
    @Mr39pdog3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, you a good teacher. Like the way you work without a lot of high tech tools

  • @tomoshea732
    @tomoshea7323 жыл бұрын

    Really useful information explained well, presented at a nice quickly effective pace by skipping over the things we really dont need to see: grinding and such! THANKS

  • @MrRandyvan
    @MrRandyvan3 жыл бұрын

    Love Fitzee's tutorials. He's a consummate professional, a master of his craft, and quite a unique personality. Thank you.

  • @brettwoodard167
    @brettwoodard1672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your hard work and knawledge to make me smarter than I was before whatching yer video!

  • @rogerdavis4574
    @rogerdavis45743 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Your videos make me feel way more comfortable when I make my repairs.

  • @fredschmidt1195
    @fredschmidt11953 жыл бұрын

    Once again, Great video, Fitzee! Always look forward to your new videos.

  • @SM-xm7dt
    @SM-xm7dt3 жыл бұрын

    Just made a lower front fender piece on the MGB I am restoring, curved with three bends at the base. Thanks to you Fitzgerald it came out good.

  • @willemgoudsmits5805
    @willemgoudsmits58053 жыл бұрын

    One of these days I will start on a fender of a 70 Kadett. With the help of Fitzees films it has to come to a good end. The best tip is to do one piece after another.

  • @dirkg7062
    @dirkg70623 жыл бұрын

    DAMMMM FITZEE!!!! YOU'VE GOTZ SOME MAD SKILLS!!! AWESOME JOB!!!

  • @westonward735
    @westonward7353 жыл бұрын

    The way you do panels makes so much sense.

  • @alanlabuda6773
    @alanlabuda67733 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee your an artist plain and simple

  • @ronhonig
    @ronhonig3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job. I always pick up new tips when watching your videos.

  • @daviddanielson2561
    @daviddanielson25613 жыл бұрын

    I like how you explain in detail how each step is done. I’ve learned a lot from watching you.

  • @kevintaylor113
    @kevintaylor1133 жыл бұрын

    “I’ll just Cut & Butt it in there” Luv it ❤️🤙🏼. Totally makes sense how that the 45 deg cut leads itself to the perfect fit-up! Even the Shop Aids are pretty innovative! Who would see a Dolly being made from some simple scrap bar stock. Brilliant!!

  • @maddpeanut6313
    @maddpeanut63133 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Excellent work. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @jerrywinters1558
    @jerrywinters15583 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos

  • @DIYWHEELGUY1970
    @DIYWHEELGUY19703 жыл бұрын

    Once again, you made it look like the rust never happened!

  • @garyjohnson801
    @garyjohnson8013 жыл бұрын

    Another well done job .loved it. But I knew it would be awesome fitzzy. Can't wait for the next one

  • @Demastrify
    @Demastrify2 жыл бұрын

    The tips were great. I really enjoy how you do this with out using those highly expensive tools like you see on those tv shows.

  • @shaunellis6776
    @shaunellis67762 жыл бұрын

    Great job been watching you for quite a bit now great tips I am in to a Austin mini for around 1500 hours now it's not about time it's about doing it right

  • @awalk5177
    @awalk51773 жыл бұрын

    I have looked at other channels doing bodywork and there is nothing compared to your finish and detail. The finishing of the welds so they are invisible and techniques for shaping the panels is inspiring to achieve great repairs. So many make a rough weld, don't grind it right down or knock down and use filler, but these videos show how it should be done with mostly no filler needed. The detail you show (clearly) is so valuable and I think it advances body repair techniques to the Fitzee method. It's almost worth buying an old car just to try and come close to the skills you are showing us here. Thanks for another great video.

  • @AMLagonda
    @AMLagonda3 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait for the next one, I have been putting your inspirational videos to use and starting to rust repair a 1970s Holden Panel Van starting with the upper tail gate, its not easy but I just got to take my time like you say and do one section at a time :)

  • @BrucePierson

    @BrucePierson

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm also getting all the tips here and one day I hope to start work restoring my 1964 EH Holden ute. All the best for your restoration from Queensland Australia.

  • @rodparker4514
    @rodparker45143 жыл бұрын

    Love your work Fitze , more please .

  • @TgWags69
    @TgWags693 жыл бұрын

    Another masterful job. I have to tell you that you gave me the insight to try a bit of this myself on three projects now. The first was the front of a dryer where the drum wore through the front panel, the second was the trunk on my daughter's Rav4, and the third was a stainless rotis-a-grate on a Ducane gas grill. I'd like to think you'd be proud of them....But I can tell you that you sir that make it look easy lol. Getting the welder set up to make those perfect little spot welds is half the battle!

  • @juandelosangeles1070
    @juandelosangeles1070 Жыл бұрын

    I watch your video everyday. Love your work “ work smart not hard “ 😊😊😊

  • @juandelosangeles1070

    @juandelosangeles1070

    Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get sheet metal ?

  • @frostbitegarage7479
    @frostbitegarage74793 жыл бұрын

    More great work, as expected.

  • @kellyjones334
    @kellyjones3343 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work. I have a little air grinder with 120 degree shaft on it and use 3 inch discs that work great for getting in them real tight spots. But like you I used what I had until I got one. I hope you had a great vacation.

  • @markg6jvy135
    @markg6jvy1353 жыл бұрын

    Always something to learn watching you work Fitzee 👍👏👏

  • @bryanhenderson665
    @bryanhenderson6653 жыл бұрын

    Dang man I learn something everyone I watch your stuff Sir … Thank You !

  • @anthony4257
    @anthony42573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I learn so much watching your technique. As I disassemble my very rusty Alfa I think about how you would approach the dozens of panel and structural pieces I’ll be massaging in.

  • @joachimtruemper5967
    @joachimtruemper59673 жыл бұрын

    Every Time new and insane Tipps.👍 I'am from Germany.

  • @Jim_M_75
    @Jim_M_753 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the content and tips as always Tony, great viewing.

  • @just4guitar558
    @just4guitar5583 жыл бұрын

    Truly an Artisan of sheet metal! Always amazed at your dedication

  • @andrewkoenig5104
    @andrewkoenig51042 жыл бұрын

    You’re a legend…so much information to take onboard 🤔

  • @Topper-gf8xl
    @Topper-gf8xl3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Fitzee. You make it look simple, but I'm certain that took a long time to do. Very professional. Thanks again.

  • @peterimmington549
    @peterimmington5493 жыл бұрын

    Another fine job Tony. Have i ever said you've got the best channel on youtube, i have now. Nothing fancy but just great.

  • @brdnsky6417
    @brdnsky64173 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the show Fitzee. As usual I have learned a lot from your process. Like you said it don't matter how long it takes as long as we are satisfied with our work. That is what it is all about. Ronnie.

  • @2tana22
    @2tana223 жыл бұрын

    Always helpful Fitzee, thanks for a great job filming and explaining

  • @MegaCountach
    @MegaCountach3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work Fitzee! Cheers, Doug

  • @ericmooth3744
    @ericmooth37443 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the opportunity to learn from you and the comment about not worrying about time! Was getting my butt kicked fitting a Camaro tail panel your comments got me back on the job and it’s looking pretty good. Ready for the trunk.

  • @endeavour2127
    @endeavour21273 жыл бұрын

    What a great video!!👌 I get very excited when I see the word "rust" in the video titles!! I've learnt so much from you Fitzee and I'm improving with every video, thank you so much!!👍👍👍

  • @selimgutierrez5298
    @selimgutierrez52982 жыл бұрын

    Fitzee thank you for teaching us metal fabrication ,I'm your new subscriber,I can't go to school to learn metal fabrication at the moment so I find your channel to be very informative,thank you again for the content you upload sir! Now I have a direction on how to go by to fix my own classic gm cars for I have two very rusty cars a 69 Impala coupe and 75 Buick LeSabre convertible,thanks again Fitzee!

  • @JeffDriskill
    @JeffDriskill3 жыл бұрын

    So great! All of these techniques really help me envision how I'm going to make the repairs to my truck. Thank you!

  • @patrickharrand
    @patrickharrand3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I'm sharing this with the 64-67 GTO LeMans Tempest Facebook Group.

  • @brianmaynard7320
    @brianmaynard73203 жыл бұрын

    Another great repair, Fitzee!! Damn you make it look so easy!!

  • @lemontier
    @lemontier3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job and a great work ethic. Thank you.

  • @monadking2761
    @monadking27613 жыл бұрын

    love your videos and tips. You do things right!

  • @007380
    @0073803 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 1948 Dodge coupe and I think I have learned enough from you to do most of the repairs. Around the top back window I'm not so sure of. I know you have a video on that fix but its still challenging. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I wouldn't even attempt to do a restore without your video's. Have a great week!

  • @gbackman1
    @gbackman13 жыл бұрын

    You are so inspiring. True Master Craftsman. thanks.

  • @joeswartz1238
    @joeswartz12383 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again, Tony, for amazingly valuable information!!! Ironically, I am currently replacing my trunk floors in my 66GTO right now, and will be incorporating your lessons! Much appreciated. Great job.

  • @briansutton7764
    @briansutton7764 Жыл бұрын

    Tony, help me understand why this video could be viewed 76,000 times with only 4,000 likes? Its beyond me.

  • @mikeduquesne2991
    @mikeduquesne29913 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as usual Fitz 👍

  • @earlrudduck4862
    @earlrudduck48623 жыл бұрын

    Amazing as always.

  • @christopherdawkins5392
    @christopherdawkins53923 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. Thanks again Fitzee.

  • @paulrevereshorsebucky2476
    @paulrevereshorsebucky24762 жыл бұрын

    I have sure learned a lot from you Tony, thank you for all those videos.

  • @BrucePierson
    @BrucePierson3 жыл бұрын

    Another very informative video on how to make a repair that looks like no repair was ever done. I thought I kept off-cuts, but my collection of off-cuts is almost non-existent compared to yours. You never know when you'll need a small piece of something for a small repair.

  • @thistlelee
    @thistlelee3 жыл бұрын

    I did my '68 Chevelle, both sides including the floor drop off sections And yes, I did it the ameteur way, like you said you saw dozens of times. Still holding on, but not pretty like your work, Tony. Great vid !

  • @gman2974
    @gman29743 жыл бұрын

    Excellent content and narration. Thanks!

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