Hey guys thought i would share some pics of what ive been up to. Let me know how it looks, id like some imput so i can improve on the rest or the next one.
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Hey guys thought i would share some pics of what ive been up to. Let me know how it looks, id like some imput so i can improve on the rest or the next one.
Her`s some more.
Her`s what i got done last night.had to quite after the beers kicked in, the lines where getting blurry.
It`s kinda hard to see the lines on the rear fender section from the pics, but im really happy with the smooth curves i achieved, it flows real nice. I believe i can pull this one off with very little filler needed at the end, im real pleased so far.
personally I think '49-'52 Fleetlines look goofy chopped, but even so, I can still recognize good workmanship, and it's looking pretty good :)
Those fastbacks gotta be the hardest chops to get right, looks like you did! The trunk and backlight pivotting around the rear edge of the trunk and flattening the rear window a bit did the trick. She'll look like she's doin' a hunnert, sitting still!
I agree, but this is whatb he wanted so i got to do it. I think a real small chop would look good ,like maybe 1 1/2"
Hotrod you are doing it right like above a hard one to chop . This style looks great chopped but some of the coupes dont so keep up the pics its great learning for future rodders like me . .Quote:
Originally Posted by R Pope
I have a photo bucket acount with all the shots, so when i get it done ill post a link to all the pics.
Dont wait till your done LOL lets us savor the whole transition .
Nice work, I can see a nice custom in the near future. I wish I could make that first cut on my 51 Plymouth I've had for several years. I would like to cut the top off and put a carson on it!!!! It's true what they say about the first cut being the hardest, keep the pictures coming, and I just may try even if I waste it, it wouldn't be that bad I only paid a $1000 7 or 8 years ago for it.
Richard
Looks good so far!!!! Looks like you have some bracing in their to hold things together when you cut.....Most people forget that step and wonder why things move around so much!!!!! You'll know you did it right when it's all done and someone asks you if it is chopped!!!!!!!
Hotrod i just figured out the 1/4 cuts to drop deck with roof line great move . Kept it all smooth and flowing , took me awhile of staring at it but it came together.
Here`s some more pics http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/h...view=slideshow
Wellm i cant seem to get it to work, ill try later.
I have heard those are one of the most difficult chops to pull off because the chop goes almost to the back bumper. The much maligned Gas Monkey boys had one at Dallas WOW a couple years back that was just right. Yours looks like it is coming along fine, makes me want to drag that 49 home and get started.
The chop looks great.
BradC
Her`s some updates. All it needs now is a little more finishing work then the top is done.:3dSMILE:
Her`s a shot of the crew. Me, Jay(joliet jake) and Justin.
Looking good! A bit of grinding and a bit of filler should look good! Not too radical, but enough so the Hot Rodders will know it's chopped....as for the others??? Who cares?????:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: Any other sytling changes scheduled for the car???
That looks great,,I just PMed you about the back glass but it looks like it still fits after the chop...
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Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Thanks Dave!! I had a little problem on the drivers side roof sinking in a bit, but the rest stayed real smooth. After a little work with the grinder, im gonna hit it with the body hammers to smooth it out. Im not sure what the owner has in mind for body mods, but i think he`s gonna stay pretty basic. Me and jay were talking about removing the rear bumper and doing a roll pan back there, but i would like to see some pics of that first. Justin will let us do whatever we want with it, but i would prefer to get back to work on my truck.
IMO, all the old round cars look better with rolled pans and nerfs.... also depends on whether the owner wants some chrome showing, bumpers, trim, etc, or going for the smooth look with no chrome...... I guess both ways look good, I just don't like chrome is all......:LOL: :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by hotroddaddy
Still be able to move some of the tin that drooped when you grind, it puts enough heat into the steel to be able to shrink it some... The dingin', pingin', and shrinkin' is probably the most labor intensive part of a chop, but when done correctly it sure does save a lot of work later....
Yeah im learning i kinda like most of the chrome gone too. All the body trim is gonna be removed so it will have very little chrome anyway.
Dang it Hotroddaddy; I thought I was the scariest guy in Florida.
The car looks great, good Job. Kurt
The car looks great. You and your friends are not bad either.
Well it`s finally finished, now it can go home and the owner can finish the body work. It still needs work on the rockers and stuff, but i only agreed to chop it. Un fortunatly things rust real quick around here so he has lots of cleanup to do.
Beautiful man just beautiful.
Looks good, he's got some work to do, should be a really unique ride when it's done.....
Thanks guys!! I just bought that mag you mentioned and they did it the same way, i got my way from an artical i read about bill hines, it`s the way he chops em too.
Well i guess were gonna do some finishing work and wiring on the chebby tonight, no panel truck this weekend. Were gonna push to have it running and somewhat presentable for billetproof. Ill post up pics soon.