🔥 New Style Chop Top? Did We Mess Up? 💥 Episode 9

Time to move forward with this chopped 1949 Plymouth. But we quickly get very deep in this project and things get cut apart everywhere. Check out how we did this and let us know if we messed up chopping the top of this Plymouth Special Deluxe.
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1974 Mercury Comet (Ford Maverick)
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[@wanderingweederspapa7878]

Saving the beautiful accent lines in the doors and quarter windows is next level. The time saved not having to make all those again is next level.. bravo...

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man!

[@ddrummond1976]

Thinking outside the box, I like it...works perfect on that car in my opinion because those 2 doors are too long and have too much flat area between the doors and rear fenders, Thumbs up

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks I agree with you 100%

[@jeremyconway5793]

I think the way you guys chopped & shortened this beast is pretty damn nice wow looking factory fitting superb.Killa work & greetings from sth Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man!

[@whereisamerica7384]

I'm 51, but when I started in shops in 90/91 I worked with guys who were in there 40s-80s. I wish they were around to see this. I told you I wouldn't chop this because of the difficulty level. I have seen several aero coupe chops go horrible. I stand corrected. They way you two did this kicks ass. In my head the roof gets cut to 8 pieces like a 50 Merc. This is WAAAY easier/smarter. Shortening it makes it almost simple and brings the proportions back to scale. 🫡 hats off gentlemen. I'm impressed.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thank you a ton. Means a lot coming from you and I honestly feel honored to have your approval. I respect my elders that have been around way more of this stuff than I have and to hear that means the world. Thanks again buddy

[@whereisamerica7384]

@@ThePaintPaperHustle no problem. Thank you. I really enjoy the channel. You guys seem like genuinely decent and honest(+talented)people. I have been involved in a lot of custom, restoration and drag builds over the years. I have been fortunate to work with some really talented guys. I am truly impressed with how you two did the chop. I'm always happy to learn something new.

[@chimpfoos65]

You are doing awesome

[@freddiemoralez1536]

😮 Amazing 😍 original curves still there

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Yessss sir 💪🏻

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻Looks good! I chopped my 39 dodge and your right about thinking outside the box

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man!

[@donald-1463]

Your doing a great job with the fabrication work and dropping the roof down ❤

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent work Looking Kool

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@Stevesbe]

This is awesome man

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man!

[@patrickcrivello2543]

Nice Chop😎🤙'....

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks!

[@donald-1463]

It's been a blast of all the videos I have watched so far

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@mkgarage510]

I like it. Your right it was to long. Shorter makes the dimensions in the chop look better. Can’t wait to see it finished

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks buddy!

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Nice !! You and Mikes brains are wired different !!

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

We work amazing together

[@joepanciarello5211]

Best project ever, it's like watching Bad Chad without the grinder noise.

[@65cj55]

Much neater then Chad..

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@Zane-no5dy]

These. guys have design skills, Chad, just tries to mimick other people's design skills and then makes it look good for u tupe with gallons of fill with no concern for door gaps or final fitment. His name shouldn't even come up on a site with real craftsmanship

[@Ajen1959]

Luv the music! Nice chop! Cheers!

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks!

[@snoopu2601]

I seen a person that made his back window hinge open that looked pretty cool I also seen it done on old truck's the back window hinge open.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

That’s pretty cool. I haven’t seen that

[@keithgriffith6002]

Great job you two are doing this is gonna be impressing to watch

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks!

[@strokermaverick]

I, admire your initiative! Paying the bills and getting work done, on your toys.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man

[@mikevaughn7743]

Very impressive work !

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks you!

[@justonrandall6304]

Very nice and cool kicked ass on car

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks!

[@Amxracer]

Cool 😎 !

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

🫡

[@tomwilkinson2184]

😊 Excellent job, Tom from buffalo NY

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@donald-1463]

Look at what Jessy James did with metal and fabrication skills you have that talent also

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man

[@jdog_7027]

Uncle Mike is da man.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

I second that!

[@dwlaboy]

Not my cup of tea but I’m still watching you are moving along great 👏👏

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks buddy. Chassis work and such will be more relatable across the board

[@momentummotorsports6137]

Killin it , it makes total sense the way you guys did it great job its been moving fast and its been crazy transformation already

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks!

[@randimonks5190]

I like the music ! It’s going to be 🔥 when it’s done ! Black leopard 🐆 I’m telling you guys

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

lol wife ain’t feeling leopard 🐆

[@zachmoore4564]

This is badass man! Cannot wait to see this car complete. I have never really liked chopped tops but this already looks better than any I have seen!

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks so much that means a lot!

[@trevorhutchinsth]

That's litterally the same way I did my beetle chop a few years ago .. I didn't want to change the shape of the round top

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Awesome!

[@freddiemoralez1536]

I think this was totally different from the way, I had done it. Great way to get to the finish line 🎉🎉❤it💪👍& God bless all 👊😎

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man!

[@MrTimNed]

Gonna be awesome Courtney. Smart way to do it. Y'all are killin it.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks buddy

[@MrTimNed]

@@ThePaintPaperHustle bought a T shirt. Percy Flowers

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

@MrTimNed awesome thanks. Ima get some new stuff made soon

[@brianrussell1565]

Holy crap

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[@eddiedebeer1709]

Guys I think shortening this car are going to make it looks so good. You going really quickly

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks a ton buddy

[@jeffgraham48]

Moving along really fast.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks. I was shocked how much we got done this weekend

[@johntilton8860]

I think y’all are doing a great job keep up the great work I am intrigued by the project can’t wait for the next video

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thank you a ton!

[@NoOne-uu2zt]

I think moving pretty quickly and you will get it looking amazing

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@stacetriebwasser6425]

Absolutely right!!! Looks better shorter....easier all the way around!!!

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks!

[@user-zp9yx9kq8k]

only if you like the looks and ride of a short wheelbase car!!!

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

No sorter than any other shorter car. It was very long and big before

[@geoffreymills9932]

I've always wondered why people worry about the length of the car when it goes back together so well when you shorten it, hopefully you'll weld the side panels back into the door jambs and not have a vertical weld behind the door 😉, just thinking it would keep the side from needing any bodywork being cracked up by the doors being closed, nicely done guys

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks man

[@65cj55]

Makes sense, basically just a cut and shut, it sould be ok because it's on a frame, but if not you should put some inner strength back into the pillars.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Yea when we get done it’ll all be rock solid

[@XAllky]

Wicked Cool

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@edwardjones2748]

This thing is gonna be something

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Oh wait till you see everything

[@Zone6G]

I'd tub it and run the wheel offset so it tucks.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

It will be

[@MrScottr1958]

It will come out nice.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks

[@garrettcalhoun6417]

Man yall are definitely making moves , looks great , I have done a few stock floor body drops , I have never chopped a top … have you decided on what engine and trans ?

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Yea Coyote and TH400 is the plan at the moment

[@auriceburrell8148]

For the fenders might have to make some, do a layout in cardboard to flow with the front and rear of the wheel well. You want to do so much with this car, need to focus on one purpose, the big wheels need to make sure everything attached to them is bigger also. You have a race car now make a nice cruiser.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

This will be a cruiser that goes to the track. It absolutely won’t be a race car. I think we have the rear fenders figured out now but we will see.

[@55madcow]

I'm amassed

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Assuming that’s good lol

[@upclass7179]

They sale a tack strip you can get at a upholstery supply. It's called Convertible Top Tack strip. It sold by the foot. It comes in 5/8" × 1/8" or 1/2" x 3/8".
I have even seen older guys cut wood to go into those places.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Awesome thanks for that info. After this video aired my upholstery guy texted me and told me I didn’t need to worry about them also.

[@upclass7179]

@@ThePaintPaperHustle Awesome, I just came across your channel this morning. I do upholstery for a living and been doing it since 1991. I had not had a job since 1995. I am only 52 years old. LoL But I Love doing it and man, I wish I could do metal work. I enjoy customizing like this. I have a Convertible pickup truck I did myself and I need body work and paint one day. I will be watching.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

@upclass7179 man thanks a ton for joining the family I’m glad to have you aboard. I have a lot of good painting videos on here also

[@upclass7179]

@@ThePaintPaperHustle Cool. I just have a short video of my truck. But I plan to do a lot more.

[@garywoodward847]

Let's GO

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

💪🏻

[@richardmcbride7180]

this job is cool. think 55 chevy straight axle gasser,built from a 2dr sedan,to a buisness cpe by only shortening the roof and quarters 5 inches,not a clown car,but a real buisness cpe,which chevrolet did not make in 55

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks buddy

[@fixinstuff9662]

If you mess up we're going to have to come up with a name for you like Bad Chad, I'm thinking Crooked Courtney. 🤣
You only get that name depending how it turns out.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

😆 best comment ever

[@timothygoodsell1446]

If u shorten it , it’s gonna look like a volkswagon. Was hoping you would chop it way down but its a work in progress. All good

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Check out the most recent video. Car looks killer definitely not like a VW

[@timothygoodsell1446]

Will do, im behind lol. Btw i love your style and videos. Big fan💪💪

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

@timothygoodsell1446 man thanks a ton I’m glad to have ya as part of the team 💪🏻

[@frankschwartz7405]

Are you going to have to shorten the frame, or move the rear-end forward?

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

This gets a full custom frame with air ride and custom four link. Check out the earlier videos. Thanks for watching man glad to have you on board.

[@auriceburrell8148]

Every time you show the car at an angle looks like a big VW Bug. Had to watch some chopping videos alot of pre-planning but it's metal so you can weld back together and fill in the gaps needed to get the right look. Leave the rockers gives the car a wider look and some lines

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Thanks buddy. I want the car lower so rockers are going.

[@dracula-dead]

Need to talk to Bad Chad.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Man Bad Chad needs to talk to us 😂

[@fixinstuff9662]

@@ThePaintPaperHustle As cheap as Chad is, he sure does spend a lot on filler. He spreads it like he's icing a cake.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

@fixinstuff9662 lol sounds like me daily

[@FlyingFrenchman1969]

🤔... Doing all this Kool work and not making the back windows functional is stupid...makes zero sense... electric universal kits are cheap and work well...please don't turn into CRAP CHAD...🤣🤙🍷😎🏁

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

Rear windows that roll down are 100% pointless to me. I see no time at all that I’d want them down.