I stand in awe (and envy) at the mad skills that created such an exquisite example of rolling art. Kudos to all for the creative vision and stellar execution.
This car is a bare metal bad ass. Let the haters hate all they want. They can drive their kia cars or ride the bus. Custom cars arent supposed to have a factory look.
I love the work but do feel that the boot/trunk needs to follow the roof line then shorten the rear to reduce the now exaggerated overhang. Looks great in bare metal. Well done.
A lot of work and criticism on the car. To me it looks like a custom nice work and it flows as it should. Most customs were not appreciated even back in the 50's and 60's. I do not like air bags but at least it can be driven and not unable to go on the road. I foe one appreciate the car!
Watching this just made me sad. That car was totally destroyed. Sure, it wasn't an extremely valuable or special car, but wtf... it was so infinitely nicer than the "finished product"...
Holy dedication,,motivation,,inspiration,,,im sooo inspired to rat my 90 fleetwood 2dr,,,please help me!! Lol,,i so love the craftsmanship ans lines,,,i just really fell in love with rat rods
+johnny vargas I agree- the result is not pleasing to my eye. But tail draggers always seemed so ghetto to me. A lttie off the top and maybe shorten the trunk. The coupe looked pretty nice as it was.
A chop doesn't suppose to look factory! I would love to see where it says a chop supposed to look factory. if he wanted it to look factory he would of kept it factory. I think the chop looks a little funny, but still overall a bad as ride they he built to his liking not mine or your's.
that looks great.. nice metal fab work.. i would love to see that finished out with a 50s metal flake and kandy job on it.. but i think it looks nice as is.. i have been a body man for 30 years and people dont know how much work and time goes into a car build so they cant appreaciat it for what is is.. if others dont like it SCREW UM.. IT LOOKS RAD
You inadvertently got it right- dope ass is a good description. Taildraggers were always low class. low rider junk. I The car would fit in nicely in any ghetto where males where their pants below their crack.
When you have a classic even very old gradually will be restored with all the love (too much work) and not change it to something that just goes to show to friends having no beauty in is a mixture without any style worthy to behold . You do not have love for what is old. I regret is my opinion.
Right on right on good job guys and the music definitely gives you some motivation to get it right don't worry about what other people say I think you did a good job especially for doing it in your front yard most people have a shop and all kinds of tools you are the epitome of homegrown rockabilly keep it up or chop it down either way it all turned out right I have a 59 Ranchero I'd like to chop the top three in and suicide the door it's already slammed to the ground can barely put a pack of cigarettes sideways under the frame if I had the money I would beg it but I'm poor boy and shade tree mechanic so I have to go with what I have anyways just wanted to say forget all the haters because you are the shizit my friend
+mibars I thought the same thing. But it looks like the car had a bit of bondo in it. It would be an absolute shame/crime to do this to a factory original/stock car. It should be illegal as it's heritage like an old building.
I love to see something custom like this , beautiful car an innovative and original work of art. Id like to see all the hatters work.... ya thats what i thought--nothing
People,don't turn your home into a repair shop and piss off your neighbors with all the noise and smell,let alone devaluating their property because you turned your house into a junkyard.
Ever tempted to leave it as a convertible..less work, lol. Nice job, but I think the trunk needs to slope down at the back more, it seems to be flowing against the slope of the roof and wheelwells? Personal preference I guess, very nice car.
people tend to think its easy when it isnt. its harder than what tv looks. these guys let their cars look like garbage and dont finish it becausenof the rat rod phase. still looks like garbage
Always loved the bare-metal look - gives it a clean mechanical feel somehow. Too low in my opinion, you need a few inches for it to actually be drivable(!). Still awesome though :)
I know this video is dirt old but if you still got car....damn dude that trunk needs a trim...like section it make that roof line flow all the way to bumper !
What type of bag setup did you go with? I'm on the east coast and have a custom 52 Plymouth Cranbrook Led Sled that is screaming for an airride!!! Love the 4 link in the rear
I stand in awe (and envy) at the mad skills that created such an exquisite example of rolling art. Kudos to all for the creative vision and stellar execution.
man what a ton of work. I admire your ability to stick to it and see the vision through.
Oh hell yes, lots of hours lots of work and lots of talent Olson school metal work and car shows well ! Nicely done impressive as hell
Thanks for the info. This is the sort of educational video that the hod rod community really needs. I have learned from these visuals.
Thanks again.
I just got a 58 Silverado can't wait to start fixing it up thanks for the video.
Hells yeah! New Balance, Mustang II fronts ends, air bags, slant chops and a Pit Bull! Rrraaaddd!!!
Love your original rendering of a piece of art. Its yours and all your hard work not others. Its so easy to judge when they dont do ;). Awesome job.
Looks great!
I like the tail dragger look.
This is how a 46 Ford should be chopped, usually, they look like they are sloping toward the front somehow.
>>how a 46 Ford should be chopped
This car is a bare metal bad ass. Let the haters hate all they want. They can drive their kia cars or ride the bus. Custom cars arent supposed to have a factory look.
I love the work but do feel that the boot/trunk needs to follow the roof line then shorten the rear to reduce the now exaggerated overhang. Looks great in bare metal. Well done.
Cool stuff
That is definitely a head turning show stopper. Excellent job .
That is" ART "! Brother you have " VISION " !!! Great Job !
Thank you for the comment, Next time I will build a car just the way you want it!!!!!............
only one regret I didn't see your vid sooner great work and the ride looks great
A lot of work and criticism on the car. To me it looks like a custom nice work and it flows as it should. Most customs were not appreciated even back in the 50's and 60's. I do not like air bags but at least it can be driven and not unable to go on the road. I foe one appreciate the car!
i saw that 65 or so chevy truck up at hot rods and hillbillys car show in fair mnt ga about two years ago, thats a pretty sick truck.
Antennas are cool , skirts are cool,exhaust is cool, great job .
Nice build vid.
Should look great once it's painted.
No shop in the front yard. Awesome sled bro lovin it.
Watching this just made me sad. That car was totally destroyed. Sure, it wasn't an extremely valuable or special car, but wtf... it was so infinitely nicer than the "finished product"...
I kept waiting for the trunk to get decked,,oh well still a very nice frontyard chop!
Been outa the custom world for some time. Now I know what's missin in my life. CREATION and FABRICATION...
Sometimes less is more. Drop the music. Awesome project...
Lot of work,obviously well done,but gee,I kinda like the way it looked originally,it was a nice looking car.
They make it look so easy.
Holy dedication,,motivation,,inspiration,,,im sooo inspired to rat my 90 fleetwood 2dr,,,please help me!! Lol,,i so love the craftsmanship ans lines,,,i just really fell in love with rat rods
That by far is one of the worst chops I've ever seen. When you chop it's supposed to look factory not destroyed....poor car
+johnny vargas I agree- the result is not pleasing to my eye. But tail draggers always seemed so ghetto to me. A lttie off the top and maybe shorten the trunk. The coupe looked pretty nice as it was.
+John Poole you kinda sound like an old man.
+John Poole this car is junk i would be embarrased to show this. you are all right and tail draggers are dumb too
A chop doesn't suppose to look factory! I would love to see where it says a chop supposed to look factory. if he wanted it to look factory he would of kept it factory. I think the chop looks a little funny, but still overall a bad as ride they he built to his liking not mine or your's.
Shit chop
that is a 100% improvement on that car. nice...........
your correct bunning63, almost finished only thing left is a grill job
that looks great.. nice metal fab work.. i would love to see that finished out with a 50s metal flake and kandy job on it.. but i think it looks nice as is.. i have been a body man for 30 years and people dont know how much work and time goes into a car build
so they cant appreaciat it for what is is.. if others dont like it SCREW UM.. IT LOOKS RAD
This is awesome.
Badass looking car :)
Impressive congratulations as magnificent project work, so many hours spent was worth it, is my dream one day!
Excellent work friends work and I appreciate that I also love is the dream project of my life! Congratulations from Argentina!
amazing job
enriching - tests and opinions
That's a sick ass car bro. Don't let these asshats with no knowledge of classics detour you man. That is one dope ass ride. Nicely done!!
You inadvertently got it right- dope ass is a good description. Taildraggers were always low class. low rider junk. I The car would fit in nicely in any ghetto where males where their pants below their crack.
Nice car I have a chopped 50 business cpe myself great cars nice job
that was awesome man wish i could do metal work like that. really liked that truck at the end to
i was hoping you wouldnt paint it! Very cool car & job
Increible !! uno de los mejores trabajos que vi ! adoro la cultura ! Saludos desde Argentina
Badass video ! Badass car ! Badass metal work !
Wicked chop on a great car! Keep up the amazing work!
those where really nice car & truck thanks for the video
When you have a classic even very old gradually will be restored with all the love (too much work) and not change it to something that just goes to show to friends having no beauty in is a mixture without any style worthy to behold . You do not have love for what is old. I regret is my opinion.
Right on right on good job guys and the music definitely gives you some motivation to get it right don't worry about what other people say I think you did a good job especially for doing it in your front yard most people have a shop and all kinds of tools you are the epitome of homegrown rockabilly keep it up or chop it down either way it all turned out right I have a 59 Ranchero I'd like to chop the top three in and suicide the door it's already slammed to the ground can barely put a pack of cigarettes sideways under the frame if I had the money I would beg it but I'm poor boy and shade tree mechanic so I have to go with what I have anyways just wanted to say forget all the haters because you are the shizit my friend
that is one sweet ride.. i hope you are actually driving this great set of wheels..
i like this alot well done,great build and an awesome car health to enjoy
very cool work. Although I liked the car in it's original guise anyway
Is it me or doing this to a good looking classic instead of taking old shell is a waste?
+mibars I thought the same thing. But it looks like the car had a bit of bondo in it. It would be an absolute shame/crime to do this to a factory original/stock car. It should be illegal as it's heritage like an old building.
great job very nice car.
Nice job dude
lowr the trunk so you get a line with the roof and the trunk, then it will loo sick
I love to see something custom like this , beautiful car an innovative and original work of art. Id like to see all the hatters work.... ya thats what i thought--nothing
Unique! I would love to ride that one!
badass custom!!
sweet ride dude! u musta put a few hours into it! hats of to u for all the work, looks awesome
wow, you guys are metal artist
maybe the matte black was for me but this is still so sweet,,love it
I have pictures of this car from the turkey run in Daytona. Beautiful car!
looks good trunk lid need a little work so it flows better cool car
talented and very patient lol. good job.
awesome car, great chop, you make it look almost easy. I wonder what was the elapsed time frame for the build? keep up the great work!
that is one nice chop and drop, wish i had your skills.
One of the baddest MFing cars i have ever seen! Thanks for the fix,
Nice sled.
People,don't turn your home into a repair shop and piss off your neighbors with all the noise and smell,let alone devaluating their property because you turned your house into a junkyard.
Ever tempted to leave it as a convertible..less work, lol. Nice job, but I think the trunk needs to slope down at the back more, it seems to be flowing against the slope of the roof and wheelwells? Personal preference I guess, very nice car.
Very very nice man
How is cable of a classic and turn it into a disaster and lot of junk.
It is a job for those who have no knowledge of recovery classics.
Failed.
people tend to think its easy when it isnt. its harder than what tv looks. these guys let their cars look like garbage and dont finish it becausenof the rat rod phase. still looks like garbage
Looks good! I Carson topped the '50 I chopped.
Correction on my post I meant 85 sorry.
Always loved the bare-metal look - gives it a clean mechanical feel somehow. Too low in my opinion, you need a few inches for it to actually be drivable(!). Still awesome though :)
Honour and Respect the passed-on people. Its the way I think and feel. Oh well. Quiet and peace, let the bones lie.
Super sweet! Great music too
Great job man!!!!!! Beautiful car!
Not Really My Cup of Tea,,, But Dammmmit I can Appreciate all that Work... Looks Killer Dude!!!!
WOW what a machine
love it
i gotta say i was sad to see that black beauty getting chopped up. sure came out looking sweet in the end tho
The chop looks funny..
I love what you're doing!How about silencing the music and explaining what you're doing.
I know this video is dirt old but if you still got car....damn dude that trunk needs a trim...like section it make that roof line flow all the way to bumper !
Fair enough. I love the bare metal look but to each his own!
Felicitaciones muy buen trabajo!! Saludos desde Uruguay
I don't know what to say! Half of me likes it half i love it!
such nice work....great stuff!
im a big fan of driveway customs
cool killer work
Damn fine job. Tasty Cruise......
Красиво подошли.,.
Super super figata !!!
Sick car!!!!!
Nice concept. But the music matches the welding. A bit too rough.
nice job
I like it better before the chopping,it looked decent
Thanks brother!!!! Hey guys some one gets it......
What type of bag setup did you go with? I'm on the east coast and have a custom 52 Plymouth Cranbrook Led Sled that is screaming for an airride!!! Love the 4 link in the rear
badass ride
Cool style but should have finished the metal work and painted black or bronze.
cool as it gets.
Excellent!
What's going to stop this from rusting from the inside out on every weld?
Another nice car fuked up...