The chopped roof is ready for body work 🙌🏻

[@stuartcotton2363]

I am an Australian who was born and raised in Montreal Canada. I first became of your Channel when you visited Australia earlier this year. I watch you every day at 9am and the more that I watch you the better I like your style. You don't big note yourself and are very kind and considerate to your fellow workers (and Jolene). I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to working with steel and have never even welded anything in my life I watch your channel just for what you create from nothing. For a guy who seems to be a bit of a Rough Diamond, you have certainly found your niche and deserve all that you have achieved.

[@Aaronlewis8846]

Its really relaxing to me (just my opinion) when he is putting body fill on. And the way he explains everything and goes about it. Just like i seen someone comment that he is the Bob Ross of body work!! Great video Jolene!! Side note: i bought a 10 dollar tool from Amazon to take a couple of links out of a watch that was too big. Was really simple to use and do. Thats a nice watch you got there Jolene!!!

[@jamescrook3563]

To you and Jolena, I would like to say thank you for the hours of work you out into your content. Its a great learning experience and also a great way for an older person to fill in time. Being old sucks and your videos help me to not lose my mind because I cannot do what I want to anymore. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a Fantastic New Year

[@ProjectManagementTrainingandDe]

its not how long it takes..........its the journey bro................great job............20 years metallurgist and been a paintshop guy for 8 years...............i know your game...great job bro😃😊

[@NickDanger1957]

Great video on a 53 gmc truck chop top on carter auto restyling the guy does fantastic metal work!

[@embee1973]

Fiberglass across those welded areas is always a great idea. I use the resin trick, since I saw you do it too so thanks for that. It’s looking great, can’t wait to see it finished.🔥

[@michaelrichter1465]

This one is going to be nice, glad you're taking it to paint. This car is too cool to be rusty yard art. Nathan and Doug (+ Jolene, nope didn't forget) have been doing great work too. Big group effort lead by the old dude (B. Chad). Thanks for the follow along on this one, very satisfying. Also, very scary at times. Nailbiter lol.

[@danielplummer6385]

Hi Chad, Jolene, & Fina may you all have a happy New Year! The roof really looks good with the glass & fill on it. I really enjoy watching you work with the glass & fill, I feel that I cannot watch to many times as it helps me get better with it in my mind! I am really looking forward to watching the rest of this build no matter the time line. Jolene great work as always and great job on your watch as well! You also have the viewership growing pretty good again and I think this project is perfect for growing, congratulations on that! I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

[@davidsimpkin1213]

I know you have a plan for more customizing but it looks really great the way it looks now.... Happy New Year and all the the best to Team Hiltz in 2024!!!!

[@rickfrantz8140]

The 50 Ford looks great Chad. Nathan & doug Jolene that is so cool of a look love it awesome look thanks for making a video of the work I give you all a A+

[@fredselbman3319]

My personal opinion on this build is that I think the body fabrication that you’ve already done looks great, I think maybe you should reconsider extending the front and tail end, the car looks nice and classy as it is now, and I’m glad you’re going to take us through the body fill and paint, just curious what color you’re planning on painting it ! Keep up the great work ✌🏻😁🇺🇸

[@graemeatkinson8411]

It's candy apple red, I would leave it as it is too😅

[@donlandenberg8126]

Thanks for sharing with us.

[@rickhettwer854]

No, the front and rear are the two places on these shoebox cars that need major help in style.

[@richardwoody9928]

I seen another fabricator do the same car your doing now and he chopped it the same amount. However he left the rear window further back and had to fabricate the sail panels. I like the way you did yours 100 times better. Your car has a much better look as far as the overall body shape. Your way actually was less intrusive to the rest of the car. There were a little more door modifications on your car than his but I liked yours more. The car looks awesome Chad and I can't wait to see what other plans you have for it and to see it in color. Great job guys and Jolene as well.

[@Aaronlewis8846]

I think I seen the same car and guy you're talking about. Is it a blue one? I agree if it's the same guy I do like Chad's way better!!

[@richardwoody9928]

Yes, if I'm not mistaken the show was called Howling Wolf Fabrications@@Aaronlewis8846

[@danielplummer6385]

@@Aaronlewis8846 the blue one is Lone Wolf Garage and he really cut the roof open and cut the sail panels. I like Chads better but, I won't judge him until he is done with it.

[@bro.samach2568]

The busiest man and woman team on utube keep up the good work u are my entertainment!

[@TCW-hw6iw]

I tried Chad's epoxy trick and it worked like a charm, the extra open time made the application and some shaping so much easier. Sanding was a breeze. I found acetone did a pretty thorough job of getting my hands and arms clean, although I had to use my wifes hand cream to get some moisture back in. The ladies do like a soft touch!!

[@MrDessieJ]

Nice to see a car that you are going to complete..would love to see the other projects completion on camara..the Bugatti..the hauler..the thunderbird, etc...painted and assembled..final product.

[@davehunt4031]

Beautiful metal work folks , just love watching happy new year.

[@TommyJensen-pl8qz]

you call it good work if you have any knowledge of welding you would see some horrible work

[@davehunt4031]

@@TommyJensen-pl8qz

[@davehunt4031]

where's your welding? @@TommyJensen-pl8qz

[@janevandemark3394]

Just looking at the new wheels on the car gave me another concept. For the frontend repair or fully restore the Chrome on the front so it's sheen is balanced with the sheen on the wheels. It would lift the overall look of the car. Not sure what is planned but this is a nice and easy solution. Thanks for listening.

[@FrankChevyGmc_from_BE]

I am always impressed seeing you working that bodyfiller. I always make a mess on the mixing board and the tools and fight it all the way to get it smeared on the metal, making it look halfway decent, I guess it takes talent 😁

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Jolene this build is very cool! I didnt really like the last build but we all know about opinions. It will be cool to see an actual painted project. I watch daily from NE Iowa !👍🇺🇸

[@arkyump]

Looks like a new ring. Congrats!

[@kevinmcleod7580]

Love the build Chad would you French your headlights ? Tubing the body out? Different exhaust ?fixing or changing gas door? Lots of ideas . can't wait to see what you do ! Thumbs-up ❤Jolene and Chad and team Hiltz !Doug and Nathan are the extraordinary people who have skills to make the build epic ! Jolene thanks I'm waiting to see you paint! Hoping for British racing green!

[@michaelbristol6467]

Yeah frenched headlights look awesome on these cars! 👌

[@petetap4255]

Nice one Chad and Jolene, A very happy New Year to you both and the team. Loving the look of this chop, can't wait to see the complete product after it's taken to paint 👍🥂🍾🎉

[@johnbroadhead5204]

Paint suggestion sunburst copper with black accent, I think you both will like it. Love everything you n your crew put together.

[@ShipNavigator]

Good choice of color. Have a look at new Nissan cars. Pretty sharp combination.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

westport wa. state back home. yeah! . first thing, stay home. visiting is over rated. your man lady, is in his wheel house. this is where he shines. from here forward, its on. going to enjoy watching the rest of this build. he is so good at this.

[@rickarndt3895]

Heck fiberglass is one of the greatest inventions there has ever been made.

[@ROBByJONEs-2]

excellent fiberglass and mud work and teaching thinning etc..beautifull job. TY Jolene for video ,5 star..even if Chad gets in the way,lol

[@chucksmith3415]

i love how you include her into your videos and the respect you show toward her its something you dont see much anymore .. a real man

[@johnhazard5231]

Went out on a treasure hunt yesterday found some hubcaps, and a classic muscle car gas cap.was agood day. Nice amp you guys have an eye for some cool things happy new year. Don't drink to much😮

[@SteveYankovich]

Wow, the roof is looking really nice

[@fonhollohan2908]

When I saw at first that you were rounding off the top of the doors I thought no that's going to look like crap! don't do it. well I must admit I was wrong once again lol You've showed me a thing or two about customization Chad and I'm learning to trust in your work more and more.

[@samadamms3432]

Rounded doors look good, but that gap between the passenger door and roof is HUGE !!!

[@roccodamelio3773]

I thought too

[@bigtxsdude]

@@samadamms3432 he’s not looking for perfection

[@gdbd6181]

Wow what a great job Happy New year too you & Jolene Fina Doug , Nate

[@barriecollins6838]

Chad and jolene I really do like the look of the Ford it's really looking cool. Can't wait to see what you can do with the rest of it .keep up the great work the both of you 👏 👍

[@louissigouin1247]

I can’t believe how good this is looking,good job. I have to agree on tilt wheel. I tore one out of an old Chevy van and installed it in a 56 F100 and it worked perfect !!

[@jeffpontius50]

Take it to final paint! Candy apple red would be nice. Watching again…..

[@pierremorin4775]

Nice video guys can wait to see this one finished thanks to you and Jolene and the crews to make everything happen

[@gordonbuss4331]

Get Nathan to lower the steering wheel. You wll see where you are going better. Its far too hgh in proportion with the lowered roof.

[@kenmarsh402]

I notice that! From the front it looks like it will being hitting the screen but as you look from the side it doesn't look so bad. You also need to add too is that the drivers hands will be on the wheel all of the time.

[@donnummi7220]

, I hope is my " Corvette" indentation, my brother-in-law's custom 49 was chopped channeled, it was Candy Brandywine, with a white pearl Corvette style body indentation, from the front wheel well, to about the 3/4 of the door, this was really popular during Roth, Barris, Winfield, Cushinberry eras.

[@donnummi7220]

Yah put in a tilt wheel like the guy above suggested.

[@michaelfowler8289]

It could be perfect for him maybe you're the one that's too high😂

[@donnummi7220]

Tunneled radio antenna, and twin spot lights would be cool too,

[@childofzoso2790]

Bad Chad is like the Bob Ross of auto body work, he gets in a zone.

[@Aaronlewis8846]

I was thinking the same thing when watching this video.

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

Dido. R.I.P. Bob Ross

[@Aaronlewis8846]

Bob Ross was the Man!!

[@larrybooth2530]

Very cool you make it look easy, like it's a big toy thanks for the video!

[@skipcantor868]

It looks amazing. I can't imagine how awesome it will be when you get the front fenders designed. You are an incredible artist and designer (and teacher). 👍 I would love to hear some comments from the man you purchased the car from. He must be really enjoy watching the transformation.

[@smokindomain]

What a massive year you two have had! Well done and I can’t wait for 2024! Dino Brisbane Australia.

[@mikeking1491]

Your lucky to have Nate along side , he is pretty knowledgeable, and Doug to do the grunt work ( just as important) . I hope you choose the proper color to suit the car . MIKE.

[@Hneely]

You are an inspiration to someone. I think lone wolf is the channel, he’s working on the same car, and you name came up in the comments. I didn’t watch any of it, as I’ve got plenty already.

[@danielplummer6385]

I watched all his videos that he has done so far on it, he has very little equipment. He did alot more cutting & welding on the door frames and window frames and cut alot of the roof out on both rear corners. It is Lone Wolf Garage and Chad is a lot farther along.

[@artomarkkula674]

Great passion you have for what you do, interesting to follow. Would you please show once, what is behind the welded seams etc. inside the car. Do you put rust protection or something there?

[@kabeer1478]

Chad, your ideas and transformations have proved how can the old cars be modernized. Really love the way this one is turning out❤❤ You all make an amazing team❤❤

[@crocketteer428]

Chad does Amazing body work and I'm very impressed

[@gabrielreynoso3285]

Eres un verdadero artista ! Soy de Buenos Aires Argentina Bad Chad 😃👍🏽

[@TopQGuy]

Looking good. The only thing I would have done differently, is changed trunk hinges (put hinges inside the trunk) and covered up hinge holes with the metal behind the roof instead of cutting the metal around the hinges….just my two cents.

[@samadamms3432]

I’ll up that to four cents.

[@bigtxsdude]

remember, Chad looks to do what he hasn’t seen before, that’s why the hinges are seeable

[@thomasmorrison9871]

What an inspiration you two are! Not many people exist like you guys..

[@MrDessieJ]

The way Jolene does the camara work is excellent.

[@bob2823]

I love the rounded door tops on this car!

[@jpthedelawarebeeman6239]

Happy New Year Everyone !

[@brianrichardson7946]

This is cooler than dang it. Ready to see what he does with the rear quarters taillights and headlights and grill area

[@gordonauld5945]

I didn't know I cood thin & slow the hardner with the resen that will save me a lot in the future. Thank you for that tidbit of nalage.

[@cathalpoole6191]

Irish fan, 👸 Jolene is there nothing you can't do, a jeweler aswell what a woman, nice watch by the way. The car is coming on nicely too, great work everyone...... Cathal...👍

[@carlos040256]

I like your new wall style, it's looking stylish and change the workshop to a beautiful place

[@dr.duly.6926]

Happy New Year Jolene & Chad many thanks for all your videos in 2023 and look forward to watching what you send in the future. I am not a mecanic or car builder I am a wood worker but I am fasinated and admire what you do. All the best to you both and a shout out to Doug and Nathan. from Dr. D in Denmark

[@bizzieboyes4707]

Will chad ever marry jolean

[@JohnFunches-qu1zg]

Good body filling lesson! I learn a lot!👌

[@jazzking99]

Happy New Year to the crew at Hiltz Auto Co. I'm looking forward to another year of watching you work your magic on some special cars.

[@garymenasco5449]

What about an update on Jolenes Bugattii?

[@rickarndt3895]

Mr bad CHAD SIR YOU ARE TRULY THE MASTER WHEN IT COMES TO METAL WORK I SALUTE YOU SIR. KEEP ON KEEPING ON OLE BOY.

[@janmorse8777]

Really coming on now 👍 Go for it Team Hiltz 👁 🐅 👌

[@crazymikesvids5901]

Ford is looking great! I look forward to your posts every night.....like the shop face-lift too

[@richardrowlands9113]

Happy new year, love the look of it now, but can't wait for the front and back changers

[@stevemartin9670]

I could watch Chad do this all day! Jolene is awesome !

[@keitherickson8274]

Your a master Chad, the car looked like it had good bones to start with, I had a friend that did a vinyl roof on a choped shoe box and it looked killer, covered up alot of the imperfections

[@frankducatelli2572]

WOW GREAT JOB CHAD & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO CHAD & HIS WIFE JOLIE FROM DEAF GUY THANKS FOR CCFOR DEAF

[@erniehoffer1784]

Great video. Ford 1951 trunk hinges fix the 1950 trunk. The hinges are inside the trunk.

[@rickfrantz8140]

I love to have that wish I had the money to buy it awesome I am living on a fixed income I have kidney disease and I'm a diabetic type 2 .I enjoy your work I'm a big fan of your work great team

[@johnludlam2796]

Jolene does great job with the filming and editing

[@Bamabuggin256]

Speaking of joelene 😮 I see the mirror glass standing in the corner maybe we get a glance of the snow bunny a lucky man

[@PapaC1956]

Happy New Year 🎉 Looks awesome 🎉

[@dogeatdogXX]

You are a great inspiration to me. Thank you both!

[@murrayhelmer8941]

I learned something from this I’m going to use. Need to modify some snowmobile hoods in the spring. I know now what I need to do 👍👍🙂

[@mickeyholt3868]

Love your new pictures in the background. Happy new year chad Jolene fina and to your helpers

[@ncjohn3429]

The chop is beautiful. Very well done . Id like to see custom front fenders extended a bit with different headlamps. To me the stock front clip is kind of ugly . Anyways...fun to watch. Thanks

[@cannabisticannabisticino2718]

Great work guys. 😎👍 Who knows what color you will choose. You were talking about green perhaps, but I think a strong, slightly crazy shade would look good

[@MatthewOfLondon]

Superb! Thank you! ❤ great vid.

[@williamaldridge6232]

i have learn a lot about fiberglass Hope you and Jolene have Happy New Year.

[@paulvandermerwe8863]

A very prosperous happy new year for you Chat,And your camera team,and your show,hope we will see a lot more in 2024!God bless!

[@knight2425]

So many people at the beginning of this build were saying he cut too much off and would be putting some back, I wonder if they still think that because it looks pretty good now. Far too many people judge something before it’s finished, they must love eating humble pie

[@knight2425]

@@james-ew7kl He discussed cutting 8 inches off it a few times at the start, he measured the windscreen opening at 17 inches and said it would give them 9 inches at the end and then you see him put 4 rows of tape as his measurement for what he was cutting. We do know how much he chopped and he did measure it, were you one of those that said he would be putting some back also? Now, how would you like that pie served? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@knight2425]

@james-ew7kl he clearly stated he was chopping 8 inches out of the pillar length, if you watched any of his videos you know that's how he measures the chop unless of course you just like being a troll and want to pick on rubbish. Another slice of pie? 🤣🤣🤣

[@knight2425]

@james-ew7kl Incase you still didn't follow that, the title said chopping 8 inches and he said early on in the video how and where he was chopping 8 inches. He chopped 8 inches end of story lol

[@ropesauce]

Chad is the Bob Ross of auto customizing

[@edcianfarra7890]

So far so good, looks fantastic. Jolene great job on the watch. There so many thins you could do just depends on how much time you want to spend. The guys seem to be really good help to you. Love everything so fair.❤

[@sgtcharlie2512]

good job Jolene on the watch .........HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@TracyWorthington-gt7yj]

You never seem to amaze me watching your videos and jolene does a fabulus job on the camera

[@eddunc5192]

Can you show us how the glass gets fitted mechanisms to get the side windows to function correctly?

[@mikeclendenin612]

For the record I salute chad back after every show 🥳🥳😁

[@shovel82]

Haha , same 🇦🇺

[@dogit1840]

When it's painted we can still have a drip edge bad Chad Chrome drip edge??💥💥

[@mikeross5820]

Fantastic, It's Shaping up well. You decided if going to change head lights and tail lights.

[@mikeross5820]

I leave it no wing windows

[@stevekelly4103]

I'd luv to see Joline. Spray the car . Start with the primer then with your guidance she can put the color on too. You guys are a great team on camera. I'll bet there's sum Bloopers behind the scenes LOL

[@johnglaspey-y3i]

Love this car, learned how to drive in this! Bad Chad, my favorite by far!!!!!

[@Ludw89ig]

Do you not want some sort of primer or epoxy on the bare metal before apply fiberglass?🤔 I feel like rust will lift that up sooner rather than later? Or i could be wrong?

[@joeyeldred9410]

I'm so excited to see you do the body and paint on this car!!!

[@misterbe34]

Looks great a visor over the windshield would look great.

[@1harleyvette]

Already it's going to be difficult seeing at traffic lights , add a visor and you would have to bring back human officers to direct traffic because you will never see the lights .

[@jerrypollock7452]

You make that look so easy!

[@dalwilson4511]

Tight work bro !shave the door handles French the head lights cut some louvers in the hood ,I’m digging it

[@tonyp8217]

Can’t wait to see it finished… I’d fill in the gas door on the quarter panel. Think it would flow better…

[@rickarndt3895]

Oh yeah a nice spoiler on the trunk lid would look good too

[@phyllisbenfield6703]

sonny benfield- looking good... I really love chopped tops.. just don,t forget to set her on the ground and add skirts.

[@kymbriel]

You really nailed the shape of this car. Brilliant! Gonna be a keeper when its done!

[@Bamabuggin256]

I think it's a good idea let joelene lay down a west coast custom paint job

[@brucecoleman6014]

Hooray going to paint can’t wait to see it