EP2 of How to Chop a top on a 1950 mercury or How to ruin a perfectly good car.

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  • Опубліковано 20 бер 2021
  • Episode 2 chopping the roof on a 1950 mercury. conversion from 4-door to 2 door Kustom
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  • @gregs.7963
    @gregs.7963 2 роки тому +44

    Spent my entire working career in the sheet metal layout / fabrication industry and can spot a "pro" with just a few minutes of observation. A true pleasure watching you work. You become one with the metal, and that's what makes it work.

    • @steveveness3829
      @steveveness3829 11 місяців тому

      Yes indeed.
      Another man with coachbuilding skills.
      Thumbs up from West Australia😉👍👍

    • @milla698
      @milla698 11 місяців тому

      I just enjoy watching good fabrication, some guys are so talented 🎉

  • @eddonovan8733
    @eddonovan8733 2 роки тому +4

    I just seen the best tool a man can have. A brain. We don t need every expensive tool out there to build quality hot rods. Car looks awesome. Great job.

  • @daleolson3506
    @daleolson3506 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you for not adding music 👍

  • @laurensmith1828
    @laurensmith1828 3 місяці тому

    Great work ,it was an honor witnessing you and your craft. Thanks

  • @howquick
    @howquick 2 роки тому +8

    Thanks for taking the time to show this. Love watching a master craftsman at work 👌

  • @vitosanto3874
    @vitosanto3874 3 роки тому +1

    I’m 82 years old ,started doing Body Work in 1957 was pretty good ,I can’t hold a candle to this guy .

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl 4 місяці тому

    Man your skills are unbelievable i can watch you work all day your channel mike bello and karl fisher or my favorite metal men on you tube i worked as a painter in bòdy shop for close to 40 years and yall are some of the best ive seen thanks for the video.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  4 місяці тому

      Man that’s quite a compliment considering both Mike and Karl are professionals and I’m just some air conditioning mechanic living a dream on the weekend.

  • @jefflevoir6127
    @jefflevoir6127 7 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic craftsmanship. No corners cut. Beautiful attention to detail. 👍👍

  • @mcy1122
    @mcy1122 3 роки тому +13

    The care and craftsmanship is impressive. It’s great to see car work that has an eye to detail and talent so I subscribed (even if I don’t “get it” when it comes to chopping cars). The flow of the roof to rear trunk deck is masterful! Thanks for the great content.

  • @garymccord4277
    @garymccord4277 3 роки тому +9

    Cannot believe how great your sheet metal talents are Great video. Keep em coming

  • @Zaze09
    @Zaze09 3 роки тому +4

    Good stuff. I like that your videos show a little fab action, and technique, then fast forwards to see end product. I also like how you show the individual steps and tricks. I look forward to seeing more

  • @rand49er
    @rand49er 6 місяців тому

    Love the profile of the car at the end of the video. Very enjoyable to watch you work. Thanks.

  • @user-yz8qm1fp8m
    @user-yz8qm1fp8m 4 місяці тому

    i Love the shot of the Coupe in the snow. Chopping one of those was my first custom project ever in 1997 at 17yrs old. You could pick those coupes up for under a $1,000 all day long then. I let all my skills and knowledge sit on idle after high school to focus on my career. For over 20yrs of someone telling me what to do for a great pay and benefits. You are really helping me decide to hang it up and retire. I think im going to start a full blown shop where only I work and maybe a Super HoT and Sexy lady to answer the and make appointments . I still have a ton of my tools, English wheel, tig welder, DA sanders, paint guns, hammers and dollys, bead Roller. Everything looks TiTs, tear the bone out of it!!!!

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  4 місяці тому

      Hell yeah. Sounds like a plan. Do it, you only live once

  • @dgadver
    @dgadver 3 роки тому +6

    Wow! You have a great eye for making the car look like it was chopped when it came out of the factory. So impressive!!! Might have to have you come down to Florida when I retire to escape those winters!

  • @jansondiamond4750
    @jansondiamond4750 2 роки тому +1

    I'm building a 55 caddy coupe de ville and watching you is just an inspiration and an absolute pleasure to watch thankyou from Derby England 🇬🇧

  • @cameronsmith8730
    @cameronsmith8730 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video man really really nice work thanks for sharing your craft.To all the young punters watching this vid take note how slow and steady Baron is.Cheers from Australia

  • @jeremyvandusen3570
    @jeremyvandusen3570 Рік тому

    Bro 23 years of building hot rods and I have to say I'm simply amazed. Talented is an understatement. Love the metal and it will become what you imagine!

  • @perbhjlund1765
    @perbhjlund1765 2 роки тому +1

    Hi
    really nice work. I myself am a bodybuilder from the old school. Where fiberglass and other fillers were not invented. Where brass and tin were used. AND it places great demands on the design of parts that are manufactured. So it's nice to see someone making video about what craftsmanship is. Again great work
    Many greetings from
    Denmark

  • @RevengeCustomPaintCo
    @RevengeCustomPaintCo 11 місяців тому +1

    This is awesome!! Every other four-door-to-two-door conversion I’ve seen usually utilizes the quarters and doors off of a two door car. I love that this is all from the four door you started with. Well done!!

  • @zdmcdonal
    @zdmcdonal 3 роки тому +6

    Stumbled onto this video, very cool project! Love the videos, looking forward to seeing more.

  • @fantared5263
    @fantared5263 2 роки тому +2

    Your video popped up into my feed and I’m glad it did. Always a pleasure to watch someone doing it right. Subscribed.

  • @davecochran7324
    @davecochran7324 3 роки тому +2

    Nicely Done Please keep the show flowing your sense of style and work is Amazing

  • @streetsmart1164
    @streetsmart1164 2 роки тому +8

    By the looks of it .. esthetic wise, this four into a two door conversion, is going surpass any original two door chopped Merc. Very clean workmanship.

  • @oldschool5007
    @oldschool5007 3 роки тому +4

    Those quarter windows look great. Beautiful job!

  • @od1452
    @od1452 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm not an expert but it's clear you know what you are doing. I like it. Looking foward to the finish.

  • @johnkelly6942
    @johnkelly6942 2 роки тому

    If you decide you don’t like the car I’ll be MORE than happy to take it off your hands! Outstanding job on the chop!

  • @gavinehringer4341
    @gavinehringer4341 2 роки тому

    Kewl. I always wondered how they chopped these old cars. This is a masterclass in how it was/is done!

  • @wrenchmanhotrods1247
    @wrenchmanhotrods1247 2 роки тому

    It is wonderful to see a craftsman at work . That will be one beautiful car when done .

  • @monstersandmadmen
    @monstersandmadmen 4 місяці тому

    Great video, very insightful. Thanks for not adding music!

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  4 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it! This was one of the first videos I did. Learning editing is a challenge for sure.

  • @bobbyoz8251
    @bobbyoz8251 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

  • @Lucky_Red_Fish
    @Lucky_Red_Fish 3 роки тому +1

    Nice work specially on the rear window and side windows! Thanks for the share!

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 Рік тому +1

    Awesome content
    Love all the hard work
    Crazy fab skills

  • @jamesmoon8947
    @jamesmoon8947 11 місяців тому +1

    WOW, I've seen some chop's in my day but you!!! Are the Dog's Bollocks.Well done that Man.

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche8646 3 роки тому +4

    Yeah, I thought I would have preferred it as a hardtop but the slant of the back of the door window frames running into the rear quarter windows is awesome!

  • @johngrepo9976
    @johngrepo9976 2 роки тому

    You're video has given me inspiration to chop my shoebox. I've made all the patterns and plans for the work..of course anything can happen..lol

  • @lencampa9049
    @lencampa9049 7 місяців тому

    Wow 👍 love that LOOK N STYLE long sleek lean beautiful. 👍4 door looked nice. but 2 door is right on 😊 excellent video😊

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl 2 роки тому

    Wow you are a very skilled man I can watch you work all day .

  • @luke3757
    @luke3757 3 роки тому

    Well I can't believe I found this channel. New subscriber. The quality of work is impeccable.

  • @nelsontucker4366
    @nelsontucker4366 3 роки тому +2

    Ya, Ruined ! Lol. Really nice work and a lot of it. I've been a mechanic and later a trim carpenter and I can appreciate the work and hours you've put into the customizing of this car. Hope to see the finished product.

  • @BillyBob-tt7hy
    @BillyBob-tt7hy Рік тому +1

    Great chop, lots of work, great plan.

  • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
    @trillrifaxegrindor4411 2 роки тому

    amazing work with minimal tools...you are a craftsman

  • @Atlas.X9X
    @Atlas.X9X 2 роки тому

    Great job in this video. Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 Рік тому +1

    My 2 cents once done I would draw custom moldings from front to rear
    Hire a carpenter or pro molding guy
    They mostly work with straight molding tell them pie cuts is ok it will be painted and wood paddy
    Then cast it use old spoons forks and butter knives weld bolts under them
    Send to polish shop

  • @stevencoons450
    @stevencoons450 2 роки тому

    Great job...looks absolutely gorgeous!

  • @stomper2582
    @stomper2582 11 місяців тому +1

    Looks like you are ambidextrous. Comes in handy I’m sure working with your hands. Job is so well planned. Good work.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  11 місяців тому

      Yes, I’ve ambidextrous my whole life. Definitely not something most people pick up on.

    • @stomper2582
      @stomper2582 11 місяців тому

      @@Theoldironworkshop my dad was too. Could even write with both hands. Very uncommon talent.

  • @driller78
    @driller78 7 місяців тому

    You guys are awesome...
    I would enjoy you guys revealing one of your projects. I know you don't want to but it's a way to enjoy all the hours people have watched and supported you cool and beautiful people 💜

  • @rickbarger5161
    @rickbarger5161 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job on that chop and turning it into a two-door really nice

  • @chrisconley8105
    @chrisconley8105 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work, thanks for sharing it!

  • @thomaswhite3831
    @thomaswhite3831 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice work right there . Good job .

  • @jacklioyd8571
    @jacklioyd8571 Рік тому +1

    Looks like you've done this a time or two. I'm sure it isn't , but you make this look simple. Thanks for the feed. Jack.

  • @michaelsteffen4887
    @michaelsteffen4887 2 роки тому

    A copped 50 Merc is the coolest sled out there! Love the 51 Ford too! Awesome Job!

  • @patrickpage3891
    @patrickpage3891 Рік тому

    I agree about the curves. Modern vehicles absolutely are missing those curves. Love watching you

  • @truthbetold3931
    @truthbetold3931 Рік тому +3

    Great to watch a true craftsman at his trade, thank you for making this video.

  • @atticautos484
    @atticautos484 3 роки тому

    What a sweet car. Nice, nice work.

  • @WildBillFlysRC
    @WildBillFlysRC 3 роки тому +6

    Just Subscribed, looking forward to more! very nice metalwork Baron!

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 3 роки тому

    Watching from sunny Hermanus South Africa 🇿🇦 awesome build and very neat work 🛠

  • @martinh1262
    @martinh1262 2 роки тому +1

    Descubrí en el día de hoy este video y es un trabajo majestuoso! Felicito este gran trabajo!!

  • @michaelhallas6450
    @michaelhallas6450 2 роки тому

    Very nice work fitting and welding , alot of work goes into chopping a top.

  • @SkinnyWaterVibes
    @SkinnyWaterVibes 11 місяців тому

    I listen to Social D when I'm fabricating as well. Great vids man!

  • @ness126
    @ness126 11 місяців тому +1

    Bellissima macchina. Grandissimo lavoro, sei un Ferrari, uomo che lavora il ferro. Bravo

  • @bryansouza996
    @bryansouza996 3 роки тому

    Looks good kept up the good work

  • @michealfigueroa6325
    @michealfigueroa6325 3 роки тому +1

    Not a fan of chopped Mercs but this one has very nice lines and the metal work is superb. Learned something as well Thanks

  • @TheBenny808
    @TheBenny808 3 роки тому +1

    My god this guy needs his own show.

  • @davidr4332
    @davidr4332 2 роки тому

    Awesome metal work man Awesome car too ..

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 Рік тому +1

    I always wondered how that was done thanks 👍

  • @rodparker4514
    @rodparker4514 3 роки тому +1

    Nice work man !

  • @butchkuehn8048
    @butchkuehn8048 11 місяців тому +2

    Amazing work! This is the kind of craftsmanship I enjoy watching. Bad Chad could learn what real art is watching your channels.

  • @craigdavies4189
    @craigdavies4189 2 роки тому

    Just watched your video, you do great work &😳 WOW you left your grinders safety shield on , crazy you love your hands & fingers too Lol 🤣 It seems nearly every American removes them in build shows , over here in down under 🦘 most blokes leave them because we like our hands & fingers.
    You do beautiful work , keep it up mate 👍🏼😉🚀🛸

  • @zeitlerusmc
    @zeitlerusmc 2 роки тому

    You sir are one talented dude.

  • @billgroel4463
    @billgroel4463 2 роки тому

    Beautiful job thank you for sharing

  • @donnieslaughter764
    @donnieslaughter764 Рік тому

    Awsome guidance very Inspirational chad is a good teacher and motivater

  • @michaelpayne8102
    @michaelpayne8102 3 роки тому +1

    Great job, great video

  • @jons1972
    @jons1972 2 роки тому

    Great work, love the music

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 11 місяців тому +1

    This is Some Amazing Work... I Know it Will Help Me in My Builds. Thanks Again

  • @therealgaragegirls
    @therealgaragegirls 2 роки тому

    Just wow! ❤️ Subscribed.

  • @300zxvh45
    @300zxvh45 2 роки тому

    Younger generations should watch this type of craftsmanship. Then there would be more great cars cruising around and less people queueing up for I.T jobs

  • @Innochamp
    @Innochamp 2 роки тому

    Excellent job 👍🏻

  • @camreed7073
    @camreed7073 2 роки тому

    very nice work cheers

  • @robertpradella6550
    @robertpradella6550 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work That thing is hot!

  • @josephraimondo426
    @josephraimondo426 2 роки тому

    Very nice work.

  • @randywiddis
    @randywiddis 2 роки тому

    Looks great!

  • @chevelleranch7481
    @chevelleranch7481 3 роки тому

    Very cool man!

  • @norwinelizabeth7324
    @norwinelizabeth7324 11 місяців тому +1

    Holy moly he knows what he.s doing well done😊

  • @felipealfredodeblasiramire7091

    Gran trabajo ,toda mi admiración y respeto

  • @MMFH_LIFE
    @MMFH_LIFE 3 роки тому

    Awesome work

  • @macedonianking31
    @macedonianking31 7 місяців тому

    Nice work, I really enjoyed the video

  • @stevejanka361
    @stevejanka361 2 роки тому

    I have watched your video three times today in my spare time. Is it me or does that car look better than a two door chop? It just really has a nice stance setting outside. Thanks again and take care. Good luck.

  • @justvisitingterra6459
    @justvisitingterra6459 Рік тому +1

    NICE TO SEE PEOPLE USING THE "ENGLISH KNEE" OCCASIONALLY JUST TO PERFECT THE CURVE.
    SATT CUSTOM.

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  Рік тому

      Ha. I’ve had the English knee my whole life

    • @justvisitingterra6459
      @justvisitingterra6459 Рік тому

      @@Theoldironworkshop Hummm, NICE WORK MATE, WATCHING WITH MUCH INTEREST, AUSTRALIA.
      SATT.

  • @angelotsakopoulos6085
    @angelotsakopoulos6085 5 місяців тому

    Awesome work, and Social D at 7:50 to boot!

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  5 місяців тому

      The best. Can’t wait to see social D in April with bad religion.

  • @Handbuilt1
    @Handbuilt1 Рік тому +1

    Looking good

  • @robpeters5204
    @robpeters5204 2 роки тому +1

    Impressive work!
    It would have been nice to see you make the back doors into suicide door style.

  • @cp1855
    @cp1855 3 роки тому

    Bravo l’artiste !!!

  • @oehrlijohn3541
    @oehrlijohn3541 2 роки тому

    Sooo coool, great jop!! Gruz from swizerland!

  • @mikehaglund7283
    @mikehaglund7283 3 роки тому +1

    Would have loved to see a video just on extending the doors. Almost everyone just uses doors from a 2 door to start with, but some cars there are no long doors available, but you do have the back doors usually..

  • @1of1RTR
    @1of1RTR 2 роки тому

    Beautiful metal work 🤙 🇺🇸

  • @peterfecht5684
    @peterfecht5684 2 роки тому

    Super Arbeit und sehr professionell! Grüße aus Deutschland

  • @jamiecampbell3068
    @jamiecampbell3068 3 роки тому +1

    Insane. Old world. The only way to roll.

  • @geneva760
    @geneva760 2 роки тому

    One of the things to do to ensure a better level of integrity is to step the cuts through the pillars rather than just a but weld (although the inner reinforcement can assist). Back in the 'old days' when cut & shut was allowed - a good//safer repair had the stepped cut and welded areas - the potentially dangerous 'el-cheapo' jobs were but welded across the pillars etc. Probably more of potential issues with uni-body vehicles than a body-on-chassis style - but always better to be safe than sorry. That roof line looks NEATO. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

  • @michaelbuettner6560
    @michaelbuettner6560 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing to watch

  • @fabriciomecanico7018
    @fabriciomecanico7018 11 місяців тому +1

    Um like do Brasil!!!!
    Um verdadeiro trabalho de Mestre,parabéns.