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

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  • Episode 2 chopping the roof on a 1950 mercury. conversion from 4-door to 2 door Kustom
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  • @eddonovan8733
    @eddonovan8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for not adding music 👍

  • @gregs.7963
    @gregs.7963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @milla698
      @milla698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @laurensmith1828
    @laurensmith1828 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @vitosanto3874
    @vitosanto3874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jefflevoir6127
    @jefflevoir6127 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @user-yz8qm1fp8m
    @user-yz8qm1fp8m 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @howquick
    @howquick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @jamesmoon8947
    @jamesmoon8947 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @rand49er
    @rand49er 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @garymccord4277
    @garymccord4277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @cameronsmith8730
    @cameronsmith8730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @norwinelizabeth7324
    @norwinelizabeth7324 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @streetsmart1164
    @streetsmart1164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jansondiamond4750
    @jansondiamond4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🇬🇧

  • @Zaze09
    @Zaze09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @mcy1122
    @mcy1122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @dgadver
    @dgadver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @monstersandmadmen
    @monstersandmadmen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @od1452
    @od1452 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I’m just a good guesser

  • @jeremyvandusen3570
    @jeremyvandusen3570 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @perbhjlund1765
    @perbhjlund1765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @johnkelly6942
    @johnkelly6942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @RevengeCustomPaintCo
    @RevengeCustomPaintCo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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!!

  • @oldschool5007
    @oldschool5007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those quarter windows look great. Beautiful job!

  • @lencampa9049
    @lencampa9049 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @zdmcdonal
    @zdmcdonal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @gavinehringer4341
    @gavinehringer4341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BillyBob-tt7hy
    @BillyBob-tt7hy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great chop, lots of work, great plan.

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content
    Love all the hard work
    Crazy fab skills

  • @thomaswhite3831
    @thomaswhite3831 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work right there . Good job .

  • @fantared5263
    @fantared5263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @wrenchmanhotrods1247
    @wrenchmanhotrods1247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davecochran7324
    @davecochran7324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @stomper2582
    @stomper2582 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @stomper2582
      @stomper2582 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche8646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Lucky_Red_Fish
    @Lucky_Red_Fish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bobbyoz8251
    @bobbyoz8251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @driller78
    @driller78 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 💜

  • @johngrepo9976
    @johngrepo9976 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ness126
    @ness126 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @luke3757
    @luke3757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stevencoons450
    @stevencoons450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job...looks absolutely gorgeous!

  • @nelsontucker4366
    @nelsontucker4366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
    @trillrifaxegrindor4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheBenny808
    @TheBenny808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My god this guy needs his own show.

  • @chrisconley8105
    @chrisconley8105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work, thanks for sharing it!

  • @Atlas.X9X
    @Atlas.X9X 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jacklioyd8571
    @jacklioyd8571 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @richardsmith-qy6vl
    @richardsmith-qy6vl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rickbarger5161
    @rickbarger5161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MiguelsFabShop
    @MiguelsFabShop 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @martinh1262
    @martinh1262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @truthbetold3931
    @truthbetold3931 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @davidr4332
    @davidr4332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome metal work man Awesome car too ..

  • @rustyrobinson8027
    @rustyrobinson8027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered how that was done thanks 👍

  • @atticautos484
    @atticautos484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a sweet car. Nice, nice work.

  • @patrickpage3891
    @patrickpage3891 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you . new cars are like jelly beans.

  • @300zxvh45
    @300zxvh45 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @michaelsteffen4887
    @michaelsteffen4887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @felipealfredodeblasiramire7091
    @felipealfredodeblasiramire7091 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gran trabajo ,toda mi admiración y respeto

  • @michaelbuettner6560
    @michaelbuettner6560 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing to watch

  • @alanpaulick7815
    @alanpaulick7815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michealfigueroa6325
    @michealfigueroa6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @WildBillFlysRC
    @WildBillFlysRC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @rodparker4514
    @rodparker4514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work man !

  • @justvisitingterra6459
    @justvisitingterra6459 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @justvisitingterra6459
      @justvisitingterra6459 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Handbuilt1
    @Handbuilt1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good

  • @michaelhallas6450
    @michaelhallas6450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @angelotsakopoulos6085
    @angelotsakopoulos6085 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Theoldironworkshop
      @Theoldironworkshop  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @billgroel4463
    @billgroel4463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job thank you for sharing

  • @butchkuehn8048
    @butchkuehn8048 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @jamiecampbell3068
    @jamiecampbell3068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Insane. Old world. The only way to roll.

  • @bryansouza996
    @bryansouza996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good kept up the good work

  • @michaelpayne8102
    @michaelpayne8102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, great video

  • @donnieslaughter764
    @donnieslaughter764 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome guidance very Inspirational chad is a good teacher and motivater

  • @jons1972
    @jons1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work, love the music

  • @zeitlerusmc
    @zeitlerusmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are one talented dude.

  • @Innochamp
    @Innochamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job 👍🏻

  • @robertpradella6550
    @robertpradella6550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work That thing is hot!

  • @therealgaragegirls
    @therealgaragegirls 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wow! ❤️ Subscribed.

  • @craigdavies4189
    @craigdavies4189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 👍🏼😉🚀🛸

  • @josephraimondo426
    @josephraimondo426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work.

  • @fabriciomecanico7018
    @fabriciomecanico7018 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @jimbruce3923
    @jimbruce3923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A '51 chopped Merc with '54 Merc taillights is my favorite car. This '49 is going to look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MMFH_LIFE
    @MMFH_LIFE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work

  • @chevelleranch7481
    @chevelleranch7481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool man!

  • @macedonianking31
    @macedonianking31 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice work, I really enjoyed the video

  • @1of1RTR
    @1of1RTR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful metal work 🤙 🇺🇸

  • @randywiddis
    @randywiddis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great!

  • @chromefungus2458
    @chromefungus2458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your shop Playlist...... sounds JUST like mine.

  • @mikehaglund7283
    @mikehaglund7283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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..

  • @robpeters5204
    @robpeters5204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @oehrlijohn3541
    @oehrlijohn3541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooo coool, great jop!! Gruz from swizerland!

  • @camreed7073
    @camreed7073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice work cheers

  • @peterfecht5684
    @peterfecht5684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Arbeit und sehr professionell! Grüße aus Deutschland

  • @geneva760
    @geneva760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.