Awesome job Brent! I love watching the glass work and that chrome trim is going to dress it up perfectly! Definitely think it would look great two tone in white and pistachio paint!
Brent, can I offer a small tip as I was once a glass cutter. Keep your cutter/s in a jar/tub/cup of white spirit, (only has to be an inch or two deep); it helps for a cleaner score, Drag your cuts toward you. Tap under the start of your score to start the vent. A bench covered with felt helps too as softens the scoring. I used a t square with a notch at the bottom to allow for the full stroke of the score. I like your idea of cutting the laminated glass using a torch to soften the lamination in the middle, then a one sided razor blade. I also used to make leaded lights too back in the day, very time consuming especially squeejiing thejoints in the lead.
Good info but Brent will probably never see it. It’s buried to far in the comments under an old video. Post it on one of his most recent vids. Thanks for the info
Awesome..she's gonna look good! when I worked at a glass shop we used Zippo fluid when we cut glass.. follow your line and light er up.works like a charm!good work😉
These are the best videos on chopping and general custom body work on youtube. I have found nothing close to the quality, explanation, step by step, etc. You have a serious talent that should be passed down. If you could find a local kid you could teach this stuff to hands-on youd be doing the entire world a favor
Little trick when you cut laminate glass: If you dump some methyl hydrate on the glass and light it before you try to use the pliers on your cutoff, it will make the vinyl layer softer, stretchier, and more pliable and it will be easier to remove your cutoff pieces.
Dude eeeeeveryone does 2 doors. If we all wanted to have the same thing we'd all have chevys with 350s (that leak like clockwork from the rear main seal)
Hello from Missouri! There’s nothing you can’t do. My husband sure was glad to see you put gloves on after the first window! You sure use great music.Love all these videos. Keep them coming! Thanks for sharing
It's coming along nice. That thing is going to be a super cool cruiser. I finally got my stroker 347 stuff back from the machine shop so hopefully I can get it put together here pretty quick so I can get it dropped in the pinto so I can hopefully rip up some asphalt 😁👍🏻
Brent you need to get some tee shirts printed with “I don’t care it will work fine” I’d be keen for one of them. I’m liking all your builds but so far the Pontiac is my favourite. D
Hey Brent , glass with class . Didn't get to see this one til I got home from work . I'm sure good with how it's turning out .This is just another one of those vehicles that draw my attention and cause me to forget about the other stuff around it that don't dance to the same tune .To borrow a comment a few years back from Von Knobb , "I could pull up a chair and look at this all afternoon ! "
I'm not sure if stained glass is different or not but I used to cut some really tight curves in stained glass by starting my tap in the tightest corner and work out to the cut ends, try it on some scraps but light taps if it trys getting away then go opposite side and work it that way and I hope it helps the cutting in the future. And I was going to comment in the last vid to get a glass cutter lol...
I had a couple windows cut for my 57 ford. My glass cutter didn't use a torch he squirted alcohol on the crack and lit it. Then he cut it with a razor blade just like you do. Looks like both ways work. Good luck.
The "exploding" glass is actually "tempered" glass. As you know, it is not possible to grind or cut it. It was tempered with heat, however during the "Space Race", Corning developed a tempering process using chemicals, not heat.
Just a drop of crazy glue applied to the crack in the glass should make it disappear. I've had good luck with the thin UV curing resin as well on safety glass cracks. Dirt is the enemy of getting good results repairing cracks so the sooner you do the repair, the better the result.
@@HalfassKustoms order the glass resin from china , in 3 month it will be fixed for 2$ ..lol >www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200814151108&origin=y&SearchText=Car+Windshield+Repair+Resin+Kit
Looking good and coming along great. I can't wait till i get me a older classic I can turn wrenches on. I will not be chopping it. I love the look, I just don't want to jump that deep into a build. Maybe on my second build though. Keep up the great work.
Completely enjoyed this segment I didn't know how the custom glass was made and you make it look so easy like making a sandwich or something haha awesome Channel enjoy the vids
That wing window should keep the weather out, little hands in, and you can clearly see through it. You hardly notice the tiny crack. That is the glory of building a real hand made driver instead of show cars that are never driven.
Pro tip: use denatured alcohol when cutting the glass. It cuts cleaner and easier. Just spray the glass before, or dip the cutter in the alcohol. My brother was a professional glazier. That is what he did.
Love your videos. 3M also makes a rubber tape ( 130C) that would work well for the window edges. Don’t know how cost effective it is compared to the correct auto window edging.
Great job Brent is go for one of those shirts also I don’t care it will be fine that’s how you get stuff done and not costing a arm and leg use what you got another good shirt saying keep up good work looking good. Later. Kozbilt
Loving this series. I've been sitting on my porch watching it and looking at my 51 Cambridge...hmmm. How about a good shot of that heater hook up? DId they use a stock core and relocate and mount a fan on it?
hi is not glue. its laminating glass. two sheets of glass are bonded together with a layer of plastic (the plastic layer goes inside the two glass sheets)
One day I can and the next is why did you even try it looks so bad. Glad this one was a runner... even that is subject to change after all bodywork is done and a color appears so's you see a car for what it can really be. I have seen guys that start restoring the rigs they work on n then it goes from rat rod to restored nice car. I think it can be done to most any rig cause what may mean little now just little things make great changes in appearance
on a paint related question, when you painted the 38 Pontiac with the satin brown, did you mix the flat and gloss in a 50/50 or did you have a different ratio you went with?
They Use Lighter Fluid On Glass After Cutting It & Lite It On Fire To Melt The Plastic on inside Of Glass ? USA Glass Installer = Russ Robinson Ann Arbor , Michigan
03:44 Did you ever try friction tape? Being that it's cloth backed, maybe it would be better ? Not to say your way is bad. 04:24 Kerosene is a good lubricate when scoring glass. Sorry if I'm a pain.
I was going to ask what you use to replace that rubber in the track of the vent glass...I'm doing the same thing....electrical tape aye ?....hmmm...should you use any goo ?
EXCELLENT, I've never seen anyone do the glass before.
Thank You
It is awesome watching you work. You are very crafty. Really cool.
She's really coming along, you make the glass cutting look easy, I never had much luck with it, great job!
Awesome job Brent! I love watching the glass work and that chrome trim is going to dress it up perfectly! Definitely think it would look great two tone in white and pistachio paint!
I'll second that two tone idea.
Great video Brent I know it's not your favorite thing but looking forward to the mud work ... take care
You cutting that glasses like a master and that dodge start looking awsome.
Brent, can I offer a small tip as I was once a glass cutter. Keep your cutter/s in a jar/tub/cup of white spirit, (only has to be an inch or two deep); it helps for a cleaner score, Drag your cuts toward you. Tap under the start of your score to start the vent. A bench covered with felt helps too as softens the scoring. I used a t square with a notch at the bottom to allow for the full stroke of the score. I like your idea of cutting the laminated glass using a torch to soften the lamination in the middle, then a one sided razor blade. I also used to make leaded lights too back in the day, very time consuming especially squeejiing thejoints in the lead.
Good info but Brent will probably never see it. It’s buried to far in the comments under an old video. Post it on one of his most recent vids. Thanks for the info
Awesome..she's gonna look good! when I worked at a glass shop we used Zippo fluid when we cut glass.. follow your line and light er up.works like a charm!good work😉
These are the best videos on chopping and general custom body work on youtube. I have found nothing close to the quality, explanation, step by step, etc. You have a serious talent that should be passed down. If you could find a local kid you could teach this stuff to hands-on youd be doing the entire world a favor
You never cease to amaze me! Nice work and great craftsmanship.
Little trick when you cut laminate glass:
If you dump some methyl hydrate on the glass and light it before you try to use the pliers on your cutoff, it will make the vinyl layer softer, stretchier, and more pliable and it will be easier to remove your cutoff pieces.
i can't get enough of you Brent...lol ...always amazed!
I wasn't sure how I felt about 4 door chop tops, but this one definitely has me hooked. Good looking car even unfinished.
Dude eeeeeveryone does 2 doors. If we all wanted to have the same thing we'd all have chevys with 350s (that leak like clockwork from the rear main seal)
Hello from Missouri! There’s nothing you can’t do. My husband sure was glad to see you put gloves on after the first window! You sure use great music.Love all these videos. Keep them coming! Thanks for sharing
It's coming along nice. That thing is going to be a super cool cruiser. I finally got my stroker 347 stuff back from the machine shop so hopefully I can get it put together here pretty quick so I can get it dropped in the pinto so I can hopefully rip up some asphalt 😁👍🏻
The window holder upper. Great build
You forgot thingamabob. Window holder upper thingamabob. Depending on your location on the continent, could be called a Doohickey.
I like the heat trick Brent.
Brent you need to get some tee shirts printed with “I don’t care it will work fine” I’d be keen for one of them. I’m liking all your builds but so far the Pontiac is my favourite. D
Hey Brent , glass with class . Didn't get to see this one til I got home from work . I'm sure good with how it's turning out .This is just another one of those vehicles that draw my attention and cause me to forget about the other stuff around it that don't dance to the same tune .To borrow a comment a few years back from Von Knobb , "I could pull up a chair and look at this all afternoon ! "
Well Brent I think I'm more disappointed maybe than you are no Riddler award this year one small crack in the rear window wing dang Great Work!
Looking good. The rear window belt line trim looks great. it really finished off the chop.
Stay Real.
I'm not sure if stained glass is different or not but I used to cut some really tight curves in stained glass by starting my tap in the tightest corner and work out to the cut ends, try it on some scraps but light taps if it trys getting away then go opposite side and work it that way and I hope it helps the cutting in the future. And I was going to comment in the last vid to get a glass cutter lol...
Great work on the glass... Cant wait to see the body work!!!
Car is lookin good cant wait to see ya driving her down the road take care and stay safe and stay blessed see you in the next one
Wow this build is impressive. Your work is just amazing.
You make that glass cutting look easy - great job!! Lots of progress Brent! Take care!
You're better at cutting glass than my local glass shop. Especially cleaning up the edges.
our local shop it great at cutting my stuff much better than I do haha
lookin good still say two tone on green
Nice work bro !! I thought the back window was weird at first, but now it looks great !!! Way to go bro !👍👍
You make look so easy..
Hi I’m following your clips from Sweden and I’m impresst every time
I had a couple windows cut for my 57 ford. My glass cutter didn't use a torch he squirted alcohol on the crack and lit it. Then he cut it with a razor blade just like you do. Looks like both ways work. Good luck.
Love it! Yes, its a driver. Still looks great! Chrome trim is a nice touch too!
You make glass cutting look easy
That Doo-hicky is called a window regulator. It regulates how far open the window is.
The "exploding" glass is actually "tempered" glass. As you know, it is not possible to grind or cut it. It was tempered with heat, however during the "Space Race", Corning developed a tempering process using chemicals, not heat.
yeah didn't have the right words for it. it's to unpredictable to deal with as sand blasting has worked but it just randomly blows up after haha
Nice job with the 1/4 windows 👌 👍 from 🇬🇧
I appreciate this video. Never knew I could do this myself.
Nice to see you doing glass i want try some out now lol great job man !
Looks like Manitoba is taking over the TH-cam, great work like always
thats going to a cool ride . nice job Brent
Never cease to amaze me Brent. Nothing seems to faze you at all. Billy J..... OZ Land. Covid safe Queensland.
Just a drop of crazy glue applied to the crack in the glass should make it disappear. I've had good luck with the thin UV curing resin as well on safety glass cracks. Dirt is the enemy of getting good results repairing cracks so the sooner you do the repair, the better the result.
I've tried it will have to try again, think the old stuff is much thicker than the glue can't get down the crack as well.
@@HalfassKustoms order the glass resin from china , in 3 month it will be fixed for 2$ ..lol >www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200814151108&origin=y&SearchText=Car+Windshield+Repair+Resin+Kit
I like how you recycle from old junk! That how I build my motorcycles. Junkyard and stuff I have laying around!
After scoring and cracking pour a bit of alcohol on and light. Will burn through the laminate and excess glass will fall off really clean
like the green idea
Really cool stuff I love that car I can see the mint pecan green already, its sweet.
Looking good and coming along great. I can't wait till i get me a older classic I can turn wrenches on. I will not be chopping it. I love the look, I just don't want to jump that deep into a build. Maybe on my second build though. Keep up the great work.
This is a fun series to watch, good work! Ive learned a lot so far. Maybe someday get my old chrysler goin.
At the end of the night cold snack and tweezers get glass out of your fingers lol hahaha nice
I would ve never thought to try to cut glass myself. I might do it now if the need arises.
YES PROGRESS IS SWEET !!! THANKS Brent !!
I liked seeing you cut glass.
Wish I wasn't so far away. Louisiana to Canada. Wow.
Completely enjoyed this segment I didn't know how the custom glass was made and you make it look so easy like making a sandwich or something haha awesome Channel enjoy the vids
it's easier to deal with flat glass vs curved stuff
Great video!
That wing window should keep the weather out, little hands in, and you can clearly see through it. You hardly notice the tiny crack. That is the glory of building a real hand made driver instead of show cars that are never driven.
It's really looking good 👍👍🇨🇱
Pro tip: use denatured alcohol when cutting the glass. It cuts cleaner and easier. Just spray the glass before, or dip the cutter in the alcohol. My brother was a professional glazier. That is what he did.
Cutting Edge Video. #STAYSAFE
Love your videos. 3M also makes a rubber tape ( 130C) that would work well for the window edges. Don’t know how cost effective it is compared to the correct auto window edging.
Thanks for sharing!
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Glass makes it purdy!
Loving the progression of this car can’t wait to see it slammed
Agreed
Great job Brent is go for one of those shirts also I don’t care it will be fine that’s how you get stuff done and not costing a arm and leg use what you got another good shirt saying keep up good work looking good. Later. Kozbilt
Thanks
Now I can’t get heart of glass out of my head.
Looking woohoo good Brent. Man of many talant
50 year old glass can be a little tetramental. She's coming along nice.
"It'll be fine".....Official Canadian motto
hi looking good
Just awesome 👍🏻
A little windex on the glass and it will look spiffing Brent!
Great video! How do you put a small curve in the glass?
Loving this series. I've been sitting on my porch watching it and looking at my 51 Cambridge...hmmm. How about a good shot of that heater hook up? DId they use a stock core and relocate and mount a fan on it?
haha I think I'm going to change the heater in this one as I like to be a little more warm than the current setup has
A little flaw here and there gives the project character
Yeah the style these days is imperfection anyway. Which makes this perfect. Kind of a hat tip to the weathered past and days no longer. I wax poetic
What did they say in the old days..... Bitchin ! 🤘🏾😎
Your killing me Homes.....lol I do glass for a living...its making me cringe wacthing you..but hey in the end its FINE...love it
Haha, never said I was doing it right
It looks good
Also when snapping the glass use alcohol to cut the glue
hi is not glue. its laminating glass. two sheets of glass are bonded together with a layer of plastic (the plastic layer goes inside the two glass sheets)
One day I can and the next is why did you even try it looks so bad. Glad this one was a runner... even that is subject to change after all bodywork is done and a color appears so's you see a car for what it can really be. I have seen guys that start restoring the rigs they work on n then it goes from rat rod to restored nice car. I think it can be done to most any rig cause what may mean little now just little things make great changes in appearance
I didn’t know Gilligan done bodywork?😁
A little imperfection makes for perfection as it makes it yours
Try some rubbing alcohol on scribe then lite
I find the torch gives me the same affect.
on a paint related question, when you painted the 38 Pontiac with the satin brown, did you mix the flat and gloss in a 50/50 or did you have a different ratio you went with?
think i did 2 cans of gloss to my one can of satin.
Then cut your glass on a smooth hard surface not on metal. Hope this helps you out.
They Use Lighter Fluid On Glass After Cutting It & Lite It On Fire To Melt The Plastic on inside Of Glass ? USA Glass Installer = Russ Robinson Ann Arbor , Michigan
03:44 Did you ever try friction tape? Being that it's cloth backed, maybe it would be better ?
Not to say your way is bad.
04:24 Kerosene is a good lubricate when scoring glass. Sorry if I'm a pain.
yeah or hockey tape haha I've also just use wd40 as cutting lub for my cutter.
Did you check the blood type on the donor car? OUCH!
I was going to ask what you use to replace that rubber in the track of the vent glass...I'm doing the same thing....electrical tape aye ?....hmmm...should you use any goo ?
I've used hockey tape and urathane also to hold it in
Can one float a little crazy glue into rhat small crack in the wing-glass?
My solution is always to find a tiny, oval AAA sticker. HA!
yeah someone else mentioned that have to get some for my first aid kit anyway haha
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Well we know where you get your parts and your cardboard for templates!
haha templates for days
im sitting here cringing with the sound of that glass being drug across that steel benchtop
haha it isn't that bad not like nails on a chalk board.
Bodywork 🙁
haha yeah pretty much
Laminate is safety glass the other is tempered and that car shouldn't have tempered glass it didn't come out tell the mid 60's
no idea all of my cars have tempered stuff even some of my late 30's stuff was like that
@@HalfassKustoms it must of been replaced then, I have a 1960 f100 with laminent safety glass side glass not tempered about 1965 when that came out
31 lol