EP1 HOW TO CHOP A top ON A 1950 MERCURY AND CONVERT IT INTO A 2 DOOR KUSTOM

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  • CHOPPING THE TOP ON A 1950 MERCURY. CONVERTING IT INTO A 2 DOOR FROM A 4 DOOR
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Komentáře • 119

  • @andyvitale6071
    @andyvitale6071 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Love how you attacked the chop in a deliberate and neat manner. Really nice job and thanks for sharing.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you very much! I spent more time planning than actually doing the work.

  • @paulmiller1618
    @paulmiller1618 Před 3 lety +4

    No bullshit chatter just quality work. Bravo 👍👍👍

  • @PARAMAXIMUS78
    @PARAMAXIMUS78 Před 3 měsíci

    In France! We have a similar car of years 50' which is called Ford Vedette (rolling model with a small V8 Ford Lateral of 80 hp) This Ford Vedette came out of the Factories Ford de Poissy, the City of the King Saint-Louis who died at the crusades in the 13th century. It is west of Paris...
    It looks a lot like the Ford Mercury. The work done is simply magnificent. It’s very informative. Thank you very much, my American friend.
    Otherwise, I love the Nascar and especially the Race Car 50/60 like the Ford Falcon...
    Best regards! A little French Man in Normandy country of D-Day 44

  • @Six4691
    @Six4691 Před 11 měsíci +2

    For a 1950 Merc, it has impeccable sheet metal!

  • @MrGGPRI
    @MrGGPRI Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing job and being bigger than the car you're working on is a plus...

  • @owps663
    @owps663 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I like two door conversions, they are so cool looking

  • @dick29662
    @dick29662 Před rokem +2

    EP1: The unforgivable Sin.
    Sorry I owned a 51 and let it go. Messed up big time. A dual piped rumble never to be forgotten.
    I love her still.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes, I’ve had to of them and I am considering letting my 40 go to get another one. Definitely the all-time favorite.

  • @gabrielaverell2747
    @gabrielaverell2747 Před 11 měsíci +2

    You turned a super jewel into a ….I don’t know!!! I could understand a regular four door but a suicide four door!!! Either boredom or drugs got the best of you!!! Sorry for the judgement but I was totally shocked in the first few seconds!!!

  • @ViaAvione
    @ViaAvione Před 2 lety

    Very Impressed you got that glass out in one piece!

  • @kaddleman4294
    @kaddleman4294 Před rokem +2

    Niiiiice - beautiful car, great skills, great method - gonna be a killer!

  • @scottthomas4779
    @scottthomas4779 Před 2 lety +3

    I have a 49 merc (my dream car since I saw it in cobra at age 5) 4 door that I'm about to tear into so I'm excited to try and learn what I can from this video. Definitely want it chopped so this should be helpful. planning to swap the merc body over to a dropped s10 frame first and then ill get into the bodywork.

    • @ostrich67
      @ostrich67 Před rokem +2

      Don't swap it onto the S10 frame. It's more work than you think.

    • @michaelgillespie1206
      @michaelgillespie1206 Před 9 měsíci +1

      An early to mid seventies GM midsize car makes a good chassis swap for Mercs, I read about it in a hot rod magazine.

  • @edwardmartinez9459
    @edwardmartinez9459 Před 8 měsíci

    That car is sweet does not need a chop top already cool.

  • @rickyburton4642
    @rickyburton4642 Před 3 lety +1

    Armor all works great for window rubber! But if’s petrified you’re on your own Good luck man!

  • @reijerlincoln
    @reijerlincoln Před 3 lety +4

    "That's a perfectly good car"... was the first thing I thought. Cool and ambitious project. Looking forward to seeing you pull it off.
    Also, subscribed.

  • @D4VE26
    @D4VE26 Před 2 lety

    Such a pleasure to watch, the skill is awesome, thankyou for videoing and sharing! 👍🎄

  • @cindys1819
    @cindys1819 Před 11 měsíci +2

    My boyfriend says theres a rule with 1950's Mercs...if it aint chopped it aint s#*t....
    And hes 100% right....

  • @Frankinsteinguitar
    @Frankinsteinguitar Před 3 lety +10

    Nice cruiser to begin with......why butcher it? Aren't there enough chopped Mercs around already????

    • @bernardkroeger4045
      @bernardkroeger4045 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm no FORD man, but this is bastardy !!

    • @yuris6125
      @yuris6125 Před 2 lety

      @@bernardkroeger4045 Agreed.

    • @woodfloordoctor663
      @woodfloordoctor663 Před rokem +1

      It's his car, right?

    • @dougpeak7591
      @dougpeak7591 Před 11 měsíci +1

      It’s his car he can do wtf he wants to do to it ! Why start out with a pos to start with if you got a clean car to customize. A lot less body work in the end. That’s what I’m talking about . Going to one badass chop top . Cut away young man

  • @quinton3997
    @quinton3997 Před 9 měsíci

    Probably the best thing you probably could have done to a 4 door

  • @catman19
    @catman19 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Two doors are for people with no friends

  • @clivebell3920
    @clivebell3920 Před 3 lety +12

    I don't understand why you want to create yet another 2 door custom Merc. I'm trying to rebuild a 4 door here in the UK and it's a hell of a job getting info and parts for a 4 doors especially the chassis. HarryMcleod

    • @FoxSpeedshop
      @FoxSpeedshop Před 11 měsíci +2

      Are you building a 4 door custom? Id like to see,im UK too building a 1950 shoebox. Drop me a follow for videos

    • @curtislarson1487
      @curtislarson1487 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Broke my heart to see him do that
      the car was perfect and the 4 door look was so gangster. He does great work.

    • @cindys1819
      @cindys1819 Před 11 měsíci

      because when it comes to mercs, if it aint chopped (4" or more...) It aint s#*t.....

    • @VOODOOxTRUCKER
      @VOODOOxTRUCKER Před 11 měsíci

      Because 2 doors are cooler than 4.

  • @eikodunn
    @eikodunn Před 6 měsíci

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
    Master Craftsman

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 Před 11 měsíci

    I never Liked fords, I have owned some nice ones , 69 mach 1 / 65 galaxy convertible/ SHO Taurus, But I always loved the ford Mercury love the Grill, Making that a 2 door, Best thing you could do for its value.and Looks, Good Luck God Bless

  • @chrisvasquezsr6867
    @chrisvasquezsr6867 Před 2 lety

    Awesome work.

  • @juliocintron9447
    @juliocintron9447 Před 11 měsíci

    Love a merc

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Před 11 měsíci

    Very Nice Start

  • @theojilderts9729
    @theojilderts9729 Před 11 měsíci

    Oke split window ...
    Your spoiling us....
    Blacksmith theo
    Again from harlingen
    Holland sept.. 5th2023
    Mid summer...

  • @theloserswinagain5305

    Just came across the channel. Great work bro 👍

  • @matthewfocke5360
    @matthewfocke5360 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You have the gift...

  • @RadfahrerProductions
    @RadfahrerProductions Před 9 měsíci

    Hello Ironies. Nice work, but i'd rather had kept it like it was.

  • @johngrepo9976
    @johngrepo9976 Před 2 lety

    I just subscribed to your channel, im giving my shoebox that look..

  • @user-it7po2fs7g
    @user-it7po2fs7g Před 11 měsíci +1

    Самая лучшая работа в мире👍

  • @rodparker4514
    @rodparker4514 Před 3 lety

    Terrific!

  • @midnighttutor
    @midnighttutor Před rokem

    Thank you for making this video. I am going to chop the top on an 89 Bronco. Could you please suggest when it is best to use a sawzall, body saw, cutdoff wheel, or portable bandsaw in this operation? Your thoughts would be most greatly appreciated.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před rokem

      89 bronco? Interesting. An air saw and small cut off wheel would be preferred for most cuts. The more precise you are the easier it goes back. I would only use a sawsaw for quick work of getting things out of the way. Then clean it all up with a cut off

  • @frankh9676
    @frankh9676 Před 2 lety +1

    Someone in cali is selling a 1950 4d mercury. I believe 3,500

  • @luizalbertorodrigues4560
    @luizalbertorodrigues4560 Před 11 měsíci

    Crazy

  • @SuperBonefinger
    @SuperBonefinger Před 11 měsíci

    More proof why there's hardly any original, unmolested Mercury's of that vintage left.

  • @hondacb750four
    @hondacb750four Před 11 měsíci +1

    Es gab damals genug Eisen und Blech in USA 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hondacb750four
    @hondacb750four Před 11 měsíci +1

    Das ist ein Panzer 😂

  • @janhurter5214
    @janhurter5214 Před 11 měsíci +4

    You just destroyed the modt beautifull car by making a 2 door, and chopping the roof, came on you, seems you have no value of a thing so beautifull, and valuable.

  • @eddierush8460
    @eddierush8460 Před 9 měsíci

    No chop top cool like it is

  • @theojilderts9729
    @theojilderts9729 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wauw suiside doors
    Greath already
    Blacksmith theo
    Harlingen holland...

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 11 měsíci

      Personally, thinking about doing another Mercury. But keeping it a four-door, possibly as a hard top.

  • @Opigoink
    @Opigoink Před 3 lety

    Just found your channel. Love the work you're doing. Question...would a heat gun soften the rear window rubber?

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 3 lety +3

      I don’t think napalm would have softened that rubber

    • @domenicomonteleone3055
      @domenicomonteleone3055 Před 2 lety

      @@Theoldironworkshop i am following you from 🇨🇦 #YSW you are really doing an amazing work

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Před 2 lety

    That a Y block under that shelf? What ya gonna do with that?

  • @juliusluismachadocardoso2515
    @juliusluismachadocardoso2515 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I didn't see too much difference of the look, to be worth the work.

  • @e630fnr
    @e630fnr Před 11 měsíci

    Thankfully for you there is no car police or you would receive a life sentence!

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 11 měsíci

      Well the name of the show is, “ HOW TO RUIN A PERFECTLY GOOD CAR”.

    • @e630fnr
      @e630fnr Před 11 měsíci

      Absolutely!

  • @luisbatista1103
    @luisbatista1103 Před 6 měsíci

    I'd of left it as is

  • @rudolphbondefangerer5513
    @rudolphbondefangerer5513 Před 10 měsíci

    Why would a man, in Texas from what I hear, a state known for its hats, want to chop a car that is already too low for many hats? I don't know, and don't understand, I'll follow along and see if the madness makes sense at some point.

  • @josechavez656
    @josechavez656 Před rokem

    What's the cost average for that chop?

  • @ElMachoBoracho
    @ElMachoBoracho Před 2 lety

    Curious, would not a cutting torch be more efficient than a grinder to cut?

    • @johngrepo9976
      @johngrepo9976 Před 2 lety +3

      Minimum amount of heat to prevent warping the sheetmetal. The cut from a wheel or a blade is perfect for welding.

  • @fg5040
    @fg5040 Před 7 měsíci

    зачем испортил красивую машину .?.

  • @duggyblu
    @duggyblu Před 3 lety +1

    What the f is da?

  • @raythornton8578
    @raythornton8578 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Another beautiful old classic butchered to create the same old thing. 👎🏻👎🏻

  • @FACEBOOKS-WBDS
    @FACEBOOKS-WBDS Před 8 měsíci

    Thumbs down sorry, It was too nice of car and more unique before you turned it into just another chopped Merc. You did an awesome job though, there's that.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 8 měsíci

      Fair enough!

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Před 8 měsíci

      However, the video was more about converting from a four-door to a two door than chopping the car, but I needed something to do to keep me busy during Covid

  • @brucebrunner3268
    @brucebrunner3268 Před 6 měsíci

    Leave it original no longer cool😮

  • @richedgar3322
    @richedgar3322 Před měsícem

    REALLY, REALLY BAD VIDEO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @richardsanborn7963
    @richardsanborn7963 Před 7 měsíci

    rod and custom did a how to chop a 50 merc in the mid 80's? taught me how to get started i chopped my first 46 chevy coupe i believe i was around 14 man i fked that car up lmao did everything but brace it i learned a whole lot of what not to do which is important in this business😁🤣other than it being lop sided it came out good🤔👀🥴