The moment of truth... does it look good with a lowered suspension?

The moment we've been waiting for.... let's see what the 1936 Hudson Terraplane looks like now that we've installed 4" custom made lowering blocks. Let us know in the comments if you like the lowered look AND if we should use the fender skirts or just leave them off 💬
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[@rattslive1255]

*Chad adjusted the dummy spots perfect~There is a million ways to get them wrong and he nailed it~My Dad used to put them on all his lead sleds back in the 60's 70's and early 80's when I was a kid~And he would mount them all over the place just to get them to have that exact position~It was so cool to walk down memory lane to see Chad do these things just like Dad used to~Thanks guys :))*

[@dennisrockwell7834]

I LOVE THE LOOKS OF THE LITTLE CAR, IT IS BEAUTIFUL! WITH THE SKIRTS AND WITHOUT THEM! YOUR ARTWORK IS WONDERFUL! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU AND JOLENE DO. I HAVE LEARNED A LOT FROM YOU BOTH, AND I AM GOING ON 84 YEARS OLD! I AM TRYING TO LEARN HOW TO USE A WIRE FEED WELDER TO FIX THE FLOOR IN A 79 4x4 C20 GMC , I HAVE NOT TRIED ONE OF THESE WELDERS BEFORE,BUT I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU, I WILL GET IT! THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL , GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS !

[@keithkimsten5111]

Chad.... I just happened across your channel by luck and instantly was hooked... Saying you are talented is the understatement of the decade so I'll just say I love your work and your designs of the cars you've built and have built.... You're a true artist! Never stop... Never give up... Never relent and Never let anyone hold you back! I can't wait to see all your cars, videos and what you build next!

[@jamesnoel4831]

I’m just trying

[@leealan6416]

An Aussie watcher with an opion!!! I like original cars preserved, but I say that with a very big BUT!!! The reality is some of these old cars rust away in paddocks and sheds because the cost to restore vs the value when completed is way out. The guys and gals that do something with these cars makes them desirable to them and others. For all the people who knock Chad for what he does, please wake up to reality and acknowledge the guy for his quite unbelievable skill and innovative thinking. All done in front of our eyes with no bullcrap. Love the genuine honesty and enthusiast approch he takes. Chad and Jolene need to get thier arses back to Australia and visit Castlemaine Rod Shop.

[@danielplummer6385]

Hello Chad & Jolene, I think the lowering is perfect I would not touch the front. I like the skirts more with the car lowered and painting them will help as well. I think the 2 center grille panels would look good painted black, I have to confess I saw a couple other ones painted like that and they looked really good. I would definitely change to the small block Chevy engine. like I said I checked out a couple other on You Tube in the states and the rear ends are geared really low and with the stock engine you cannot even run at 50mph for long. Also, with the oiling system in there they only run with 3-5 lbs of oil pressure which would make me nervous on a longer drive at higher speeds. If I remember what the one guy said the rear end is a 4.56. The one owner had the stock engine in it and the other one had I believe a Ford flathead in it. The guy with the stock engine was the one who talked about 50mph pushing it. I almost forgot the spot lights look really good if it was me I would definitely keep them on it. Great Job today as usual both of you!

[@embee1973]

I love the whole thing Chad. I was going to suggest painting over the skirts and chop areas to match, but you mentioned that at the end of the video lol. The whole thing is coming together nicely. I think the small block would be a great idea. The bump stops may need trimming, and the pinion angle adjusted, but if you firm that up and do the mechanical wow…just freaking wow. Loving what I’m seeing. I may have some pinion shims. I had a couple sets of blocks in storage. I’ll try and get over today and see if they’re still in there. If they are I’ll send them out to you on Monday. I was thinking a visor may add to the look, but I’m not sure if you would have to section it so it wouldn’t look too big out front? I’m definitely going to watch tomorrow’s show and see what happens next. Looking like the birth of a sweet bomb right here.🔥 Fantastic vision for the car guys, you two stay safe.🙏🏿🫡

[@denniskruell6879]

I think it looks really cool. I like your idea with a SB chevy with a nice automatic and that car would be a nice cruiser and a real eye catcher. Not too many of this model around anymore. The chop and 4" lowered looks great. The fender skirts are a definite nice addition and the spots are ok. I can take them or leave them. Thanks for the work you and Jolene have done so far.

[@larryconover3925]

my feedback: I was never a fan of fender skirts and I grew up in the 50's n 60's when they were popular. I like the look of being able to see the tires (whitewalls!!)and wheels in the wheel wells, front and back. the lowering is just right, but the chopped roof is what will turn heads. But my favorite of all is when I saw the front of the roof looking over the hood. WOW, the windshield was so narrow!!! That made my day. BUT, I would never want to say anything that Chad might think is a criticism, he entertains me an hour everyday and at a pace that makes me feel like I'm sitting there in person.

[@williamcollins3565]

I think it looks awesome, and I had my doubts, but the chop of the 4-door and the lowering and the skirts combine to make it outstanding! The little curlicues on the skirts actually make a big difference. But paint it!

[@mosthightruth6489]

Yeah it looks great. So much better than the stodgy old original.

[@Bodyfixer7]

Hey Chad and Jolene, I like the look of the ride height, I also like the dummies but I prefer it with no skirts. I’d rather see the caps. BTW, a good recipe for nearly instant rust is 16oz hydrogen peroxide, 2oz white vinegar and 1/2 tbsp of salt all shaken up and dissolved in a spray bottle. Just paint where you want color and leave the rest bare metal, spray a few coats of rust solution till it’s where you like it and let it dry. You can even sprinkle some iron filings on the paint before you spray the rust solution. You have no shortage of iron filings I’m sure. All the best. 👍🇨🇦

[@greggmoorman5985]

Chad it’s all looking awesome, well done and thanks to Jolene we all were there to witness it happening live !!! Amazing Job Bad Chad and Queen Jolene

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

What a great partner in Chad, turns to ask her of her opinion. ❤️

[@lindajesse8250]

Bones likes it..😅

[@Sampson7336]

I like to watch you work. I’m a retired aviation mechanic and 10 years as a crew chief. I used to have mechanics complaining how others were accomplishing their work. I would say “ I don’t care how they’re doing it as long as it’s legal”. I’ve always taught myself when it came to home and auto repair. I’m cheap and if I worked on cars as I did on aircraft it would have cost a fortune.

[@oldredchevy-hh6de]

The trim pieces Chad taped on are from a 1960 Ford Frontenac. A 1 year only Canadian clone of the Falcon. That trim was on the front fender sides. Those pieces are rare & quite valuable. There is a single one that is all pitted & missing the center logo on the auction website for $150 US right now. Chad should maybe just list his set & use the funds for other projects.

[@BryanEddy09]

They look so cool tho. 😎 and the tape ...I couldn't tell.

[@mikekelley5951]

The back fenders need to be cut back so the Gap is even around the tire always hated that about them old ones just don't look right it would really be sharp then😎

[@waynebernier1061]

Looks great.

[@MickH60]

@@mikekelley5951 Yeah Mike, that tyre not being centred is doing my head in, I thought the diff had moved...

[@rememberthis8795]

Just a thought… what if you mimic the trim that is on the side of the hood onto the rear fender skirt? That is, leave the spear that is taped on the skirt, but about halfway up the skirt and centered on the wheel and skirt apply the louvers and three thin chrome strips. Chop is great Lowered is great Skirts are great Not sold on the dummy spots Great job so far, both on the car and the camera work!! Many Blessings

[@garyhalliday2140]

It looks great lowered! The reason I have for keeping it four door is not for the doors, but because I like the lines of all the windows. The videos are the smoothest thanks to Jolene's steady camera work. Nice!

[@bobbreissinger418]

Love this car! Love the direction you are talking it! I have not looked at the other comments. If I were asking you to do this car for me this is what I would say to do. Side mounts a definite yes. Visor yes. Spot lights keep. Fender skirts Absolutely keep ( I would move the center of the accent medallion to the center of the wheel to line up with the center of the hubcap. It just looks off to me as you have it taped). I liked the first set of hubcaps as they looked more streamlined industrial/deco. But if you really like the Packard hubcaps I would make a domed disc to cover the Packard emblem. Then they would be awesome! Original Engine or Flathead Cadillac is my vote (with my other classics I keep a box in the car for long tours with extra parts (starters, distributors, ETC with tools as this is what driving a cool car is all about. The travel and the story or the story about the travel!). Most of all KEEP the paint/Keep the patina! Keep the history!!! Than you very much for your channel!

[@r1lark]

Consider moving the chrome trim on the fender skirts towards the rear, so the circular part of the trim is in line with the wheel centerline.

[@jasonliebenberg7918]

My thoughts exactly...❤😊

[@midlifecrisis8163]

Nice idea!

[@vinnyvrg]

I agree centre it to the wheel.

[@shirmike]

I was thinking that,but the current placement is “individual “

[@markaubuchon2227]

Skirts look good!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Queen Jolene and Chad. Great episode. I would like to see the updated power plant under the hood that way you can travel anywhere for hours. As this is going to be a cruiser. Being updated under the hood Jolene can drive it and be safe doing so. I think this car will fit Jolene perfectly. I would go with one wheel mount. It would be getting too busy once you added a second. If Jolene could do her magic on the fender skirts that would complete the look in that area. The skirts look awesome but they need to be made part of the picture and blended in. That's my 2 cents worth. I hope your liking my input. Once again thanks for sharing ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@stevewright9658]

Yes! Chopped top and car setting low is an awesome look. Way to go Mr. Chad.

[@blairmorais]

Looks awesome with the lowering and with the skirts! Yes to the skirts. If the dummy lights cant move forward or towards the ditches, no to the lights. Even though they're only dummy lights, if they only look down to the hood or towards the interior then I'd personally not want them. But it's your car, and my opinion is only mine. Cheers!😎

[@rickcasey611]

Once the skirts are painted and pateaned is going to make a big difference. Fine looking build and videoing! It's a sweet looking ol sled. Well done!

[@hotrodray6802]

Looks really nice. Yes skirts and they hide the tire that's not centered in the wheel well.👍 I like the chop etc. A Chevy engine and drivetrain👍 How about a good Chevy inline 4 or 6 and a T5 trans. Good power, light weight, good handling. JMO 😎 I'm not a fan of lowering blocks because of the leverage they put a lot of twist into the pinion angle. Remounting the springs might be a better idea. Side mounts with suicide doors?? Naw.

[@wizardofhoz7216]

It’s FRIDAY, Happy Friday to everyone who has followed this amazing Craftsman please like and subscribe and LIKE this team its hard to imagine how much better the Ride will be once finished go BAD CHAD!!!❤

[@stevemschmitt]

since it's already got a straight six, go with a 250 chevy or maybe a gmc 292. they fit in the hole the original is in, and use all the same alternator, power steering, a/c, bell housing as the sbc. good torque, better mileage, cruise all day at 70, what's not to love? I never understood why everyone wanted to take them out and plug in a v8. As to the questions of the day, skirts. spots. lowered. grill guard. and i love the touch of flair at the rear of the skirts. classy. French in some tail lights maybe? just my mind churning. It's your ride. do it your way. screw anyone who says you should do it their way, IT AIN'T THEIR CAR! lol Love y'all. Jolene, your camera work is showing much improvement. keep up the good work.

[@dthanson56621]

Really like the chop,and lowering,especially proving you don't need air bags to lower it all the way to the ground! Personally, I'm not a fender skirt fan at all,but you did a nice job on them,and if you like them,it doesn't matter what I think!!

[@its_tricky_dick]

It's lower, it's certainly not that low and you and me must have a different definition of the word ground if you think it's lowered to the ground. You do infact need bags or hydraulics to lower it to the ground if you want to drive it without destroying everything

[@dthanson56621]

I think you misunderstood me,i meant that i like it lowered like chad did,not lowered too much with airbags.i like the stance he has now.

[@SP4Parks]

A few months before I went to Vietnam (1968 ) I bought a 1937 Hudson Terraplane Coupe . The only thing wrong with it was a dent in the right front fender. What was really neat about the Terraplane was it had a electric shifter on the column & a 3 speed floor shifter. When you shifted the electric column shifter the stick on the floor would go through the gears at the same time. Now this all came from the factory as standard equipment which I thought was WAY AHEAD of it's time. Now the bad news , upon my return from Nam my little brothers had used the car as a play thing and had torn it down to nothing , man I was some kind of mad. By the way , my plans had been to put an old 50's Hemi in it and that's my Terraplane story.

[@ToyRoom1968]

The chop, skirts, spots and lowering are all great. Instead of side mounts, how about mounting one tire on the trunk lid like the old continental kits? I'm afraid the side mounts would mess up the flow and lines of the car. It looks like a moonshine runner back in the day! Small block Chevy? Yes! No matter what you two decide, I'm still gonna watch!!

[@robertwhalen7830]

You have done a beautiful job, Wish I was half as skilled as you are with the welder. I like your idea of small block Chevy. You could use a 5 speed tremec transmission to keep the origami look. Or an automatic. Easy to find the hardware. I’d also use a more modern rear end. I bet you could get a mustang I type front end with disc brakes, it would drive so much nicer for you. Ps my 40 ford had spots on both sides. One other thing, you may not even need to make a divider for the front glass it sure looks good this way.

[@BillyMike1000]

Beautifully done brother! I've never seen a video of the actual creation of a vehicle in real time like you produce. What a very cool thing to witness. I know nothing at all about editing and creating videos also. Joline, you have a awesome talent in just accomplishing that, and very well I might say. Love your channel and really digging this build.

[@ryanfp5657]

I love watching you figure stuff out as you go. I learn ALOT from it as I work the same way and can learn from you and your babbling as it's like listening to my own internal dialogue. Just one suggestion, a 2 speed cordless drill would be a smarter choice when using the step drill as on the slow setting is more controlled and doesn't take off like it did to you. Also much better for the life of the step drill as the first few steps last longer.

[@andytaylor1588]

This piece of art already looks great. I like the skirts, the lowering and it would be great to see a nice AMX tri-power under the hood.

[@matthewoakley2886]

Lookin good, I would center the spears though, I would make so the round part with the maple leaf is on the center of the wheel on the skirt like al 1937 chrysler airflow. One more thing , instead of black I would do white and navy blue on the interior. I think it go better with that art deco look you trying to highlight in the vehicle. On the drive train I think the original would be great but I understand the trifecta of cost, reliability , and power that comes with a small block chevy. Love your videos all my best to the both of you.

[@gcjabo]

That is looking good, Chad and Jolene. Great job so far...keep going for it! I love all the little things you try and no matter what other people say or think you stick to your guns on your ideas. If you like something...go for it!

[@CurtisRoyArt]

Chad, you asked for oppinions. The car is looking great. I like the spots. I think it looks better WITHOUT the skirts. You did good work on them, save them for something else. If you keep them on this car, the emblem should be centered over the wheel hub. It's better WITHOUT sidemount spares. I'm liking the cleaner lines. You da man!

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Looks great lowered...love the skirts...the dummy spotlights..the chop...the spares on the side will look good if you go that route...even the accents on the skirts adds to it. .great job by you both..jolene multitasking with her camera work and helping chad...just an awesome team...cya tomorrow Chad and Jolene

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

The side mount spares is nicely functional but it will interrupt the beautiful flow of the lines. The lines are so smooth and elegant the way they are. The lines on the side flow all the way through just like the roof lines. The stance is impeccable. Everything about that car the way it sits is perfect. I would give a kidney to get a chance to buy it the way it sits. You could even keep the drivetrain. I would drive to Nova Scotia to pick up that car and drag it back in a New York minute. That car would have an LS6 or 7 with a 400 turbo trans, updated suspension and brakes and some power steering. It would get filled, blocked, sanded and shot dark forest green and black, White walls of course and moon hubcaps.

[@megatron3690]

I absolutely love the look of this car. If you know the beginnings of low rider/lead sled culture, you'll know who Harry Westergard is. Chad's car is a tribute to the forerunners of the style. Can't wait to see the finished ride!

[@brentlowe5196]

I'm not a fan of the spots. However the skirts and the lowering look beautiful. Very straight look. Your tweek of the skirts in the earlier episode was a perfect call. Great to see all your projects. I'm enjoying this build. Thanks for what you guys do.

[@redmike7911]

Looking very good just the way it is with the skirts and spot lights. I would add the spare tire mounts and than call the body work essentially done other than some paint and patina. I would definitely go with a SBC for reliability. Great camera work Jolene!

[@johnivey7913]

Chad with the bear tire wheel wells and the front fenders will it work with the door opening suicide will that interfere with with the door opening front tire turning rubbing on the inside just asking I don't know

[@wicusbosman221]

Chad what about the back side look empty can't you put the spare on the back outside ? Jolene you dit a good job 😊

[@SuperHandyMan]

Chad, I like the chop and and the lowered rear of the car. The wheel covers and the skirts look good too. I'm not sold on the spot lights though. I would lower the front two inches to give the car just a little rake. If you change the tires that would give another opportunity to lower the car another inch with smaller tires. Overall it's looking good. With a SBC and an overdrive tranny like a 700R4 it will cruise on the highway with the best of them.

[@tonymosca6591]

I really like the old car lowered look. Great job Chad and Jolene!

[@philliptomlinson1275]

You would not have seen it if Jolene hadn’t been there 2nd born 😂😂😂

[@willhorting5317]

​@@philliptomlinson1275 this "2ND BORN" person has been making several disparaging comments about Jolene lately.

[@philliptomlinson1275]

@@2ndborn186 having Jolene doing the filming is far better than someone trying to hold a camera and trying to grind at the same time

[@lasalleman6792]

Looks pretty good the way you have it now. Not too many Terraplanes around. Rare. Like to see a coupe version. I'd try to keep it as stock appearing as possible. Just sayin'. But, as usual, top quality workmanship! I'd move the decoration on the wheel cover back to where it's in line with the centerline of the rear wheel.

[@marywood5020]

Initially I thought 4" was too much to lower it but DANG! Looks GREAT! Like how the rear tire fills the opening.

[@bobbybutler4199]

Everything's looking killer - skirts and lowering the rear is spot-on ! Side-mount spare would look okay, but will it get in the way of hood/front passenger door access ? Getting this baby to be a smooth runner would make it such a fun car to cruise. Hope you have a restful evening and wonderful weekend !! Take care and God bless !!!

[@markotterby4297]

Hey Chad, all this work and the car looks like you didnt do anything. ..lol. It looks like it should have looked off the line. The lines on this car are now so excellent! Might I suggest some sort of Chad version of a "Continental kit" for the spare tire? Thinking mabe the front fender mount would interup the lines? I love this build fender skirts or not!

[@stephenlucas9995]

I think it looks great as is , that being; " chopped, lowered in the rear, skirts are nice, lights nice, do all the safety stuff, and mechanics, and maybe the GM engine for ease of getting parts, doesn't have to be a dragster, just sound good, the looks speak for themselves. GREAT job Chad, and Jolene.

[@larryparrish7780]

the chop looks great. I love the fender skirts and the lowering of the car. The added emblems are a great touch.I would like to see darkened windows and those driving lamps added. please don't weld the back doors shut. If you cover the top of the doors & back window into a panel delivery vehicle, that might look GREAT.

[@rickwilde918]

Make it a limo

[@josephcharest9354]

Definately skirts ,spots ,...looks like stock ride height ,...if i never watched you from day 1 on this ,..i would never realize lowered suspension ,...Lookin Sweet my friend ,...still unsure of tires up front with suicide doors though ,....lol...measure /measure ,..before you commit bro ,...lol..see you tomorrow

[@davecurtis1468]

I love everything that you have done, the chop, skirts, lower and spots. It looks as though it was original

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Its far from looking original, in front of the windscreen is a 1.5" flat section that shouldnt be there, so Im not sure how the windscreen wipers are going to work, the front door windows dont wind all the up to the top, other than that its ok.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

@@donaldhalls2189 I dont need to have creations in my backyard to know what is good and what is sh!t, he could do better he's getting lazy now, he's earning $20+K per month working for 1 hour a day, entertaining people who dont mind work thats half done, go back to his Aussie tour and see the difference in detail.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

@@donaldhalls2189 Why doesnt he intend to use the wipers when it rains, I doubt he will ever drive it.

[@EDBERT8]

the rear fenders have so much going for them without the skirts. the skirts make it look like a panel truck and the fake spots hide that smooth curve from the hood to the roof. they take away the wave like flow from the front of the car to the rear but its your car and you have to do it up the way you like it. you explain everything very good and make really good videos

[@whatalifewhataprice5261]

I was on the fence about chopping her in the beginning , but I’m digging the vibe now. She looks so gangster that Bonnie and Clyde would probably steal it. The fender skirts and lowering it helped the overall looks as much or more than the chop so I say keep rolling with what you’ve done and continue with the gangster sled theme.

[@bobfurman862]

Looks great! Can't wait to see how you do the paint & patina match. The chrome trim pieces on the skirts...what do they look like if the round piece is where the center of the axle is? Love the chop, the skirts, the dummy spots and the lowered stance! ♥

[@jimcoplan9502]

Chad got it right. Looks great. needs the paint refreshed at the welds. The "dummy" lights are a no go for me Jolene works hard to capture it all with her camera work.

[@daledean6860]

I think this project is coming along. I’d like to see a before and after to do some comparison. I like the chop and I like the lowering I’d like to see the skirts painted like you were talking about and go from there. Keep up the great work both of you.

[@ronaldcharney3296]

You will also have to change the shocks with some 4" longer to compensate for the lowering blocks.

[@SuperHandyMan]

I don't think that's true Ron. Chad did not change the suspension at all. The lower shock mount is still in it's original location relative to the body/frame so the shock doesn't need to be longer IMHO.

[@dustinwannamaker6705]

Shorter if anything

[@hwpno3]

Amazing looking build! Love it! You wanted opinions.. Fender skirts look nice. Spot lights and side mounted tire.. NO. Too much clutter in my opinion. It now looks sinister and badass, especially from the front. Keep it badass.

[@1fastcamaro]

This is how they should have originally built the car back then! The fender skirts, spot lights, the chopped top and the lowering of the car. My wife and I BOTH love your work and videos! GREAT JOB Chad and Jolene!👍👍😎

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

I think it all looks great! May be not the spot lights, but if you's like 'em all good!

[@robertyarroll6121]

Hi Chad and Jolene. Please use the skirts ... they look good! But the center of the round section of the skirt decals need to be aligned with the center of the wheel itself. However, the dummy spots can be left off the car as they don't improve its appearance. 🙂

[@r1lark]

Looks good with the lowering blocks. Personally I thought the wheel covers with the concentric circles looked great on the car, better than the Packard covers.

[@morrisitnit8344]

Chad awesome work! Jolene awesome filming! Lowering blocks brilliant. The car rake looks mint. Side spots, on indeed and of course the future painted fender skirt are brilliant. The addition of the side wheel mounts will take the car to the next level... a regal level. Well done!!!

[@klarkecrosby9269]

You two have more energy and vision then tons of people. Keep up the awesome work.

[@lestrisler2195]

No on side mounts, I know what your saying but it’s got such a cool look especially with the spots they made the front as always your the artist just my opinion, one of my favorite cars as a kid had the side mounts but you have suicide doors you’ll be to far up in the fenders to make it work!

[@tomday7309]

Now it looks the way it should have from the factory. Great job you two.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Chad you should put your address with a marker on those hub caps so they can contact you if you were to lose one. btw the car is looking great she's got a excellent stance now that you've given her a haircut and lowered that rear end. I like the skirts and the spot lights they enhance the look of the car and make it look a little more custom. So far I like what I see Chad you're headed on the right path my friend. Looks awesome. Side mounts for the wheels a definite Yes, it does make those older classic cars look more luxurious for sure. BTW it does need a bit of metal work to straighten out some of those old dents and it needs a bit of metal repair am I right?

[@47twobit]

Side Mounts might create problems with clearance for the hood and the front doors. It looks great now. Skirts and spots look fantastic and lowering kit works too!

[@fredhoman6101]

I love the lowered look ,it's just like it came from the factory this way, love the look without the skirts just a bit more ,people will ask you if you have done something to the car or did it come from the factory this way but with the skirts on it's looking good as well, I think you should leave them off, great job anyways ,thanks for sharing

[@garyziegler1099]

Chad, looking good I'd say, like the chop, skirts, lowered, and the spots are a give or take. Keep on doing what you're doing this car is great.

[@evertsleper2246]

looking much better than stock....loose the spots...could use a visor maybe over the windshield.....keep the lowered and skirts.....cant believe how much better the car looks !!!!! good work...

[@normanroberts6680]

Dropping the rear a few more inches would be awesome. The old school look. Jolene is second to no one with her camera work. You get in close when necessary and we miss nothing. Great job.

[@michaelmarrett6423]

It looks great lowered with the fender skirts, lights and everything! Beautiful! That's one of the best, cleanest chop jobs I've ever seen.

[@adriangoldstone4620]

The car looks amazing and has a beautiful stance. A job well done. Good on ya Bad Chad and Queen Jolene.

[@jessiejames2155]

Chad, I need a 2000 piece puzzle .... A picture of this car's grill alone,.. would be just perfect !!!! Lots of detail ! Dust , rust..and ALL...! 😳🤯👍🏻

[@edricoddot]

I think a spot light is only for driver side. Passenger does not need a light. Right am I right.

[@garywelliver6263]

I like everything you've done to this Hudson so far. If you're not going to paint the car maybe after giving it a good bath and dry, wipe on a mixture of mineral spirits and boiled linseed oil to preserve the look. Something different??

[@kevinhall2266]

Looks fantastic. I’d see about getting the original engine going and give it a try…

[@igoski1582]

I like the rear finder skirts. They turn out great. But when the cars is finished, that metal skirt cannot be against the body without anything to cushion the vibration between the two. Some kind of stick-on thin rubber padding will have to be put on the inside of the skirt or the car body paint will be rubbed.

[@4layerz]

Those spotlights would make cool custom bullet style mirrors. As always excellent work Chad. The car is coming along nicely. Been watching while on holiday in Australia. So now I can say good morning from Australia 😂

[@travisnewman7829]

Hey y'all. Use S.O.S. pads on the body. Shines up the trim, and cleans off the oxidation off the paint(brings back the darkness and makes it more vibrant)and smooths out the rust. Then use some light polish on the paint. And linseed oil on the rust. Would like a million bucks!!!!

[@johnolson7440]

The look from the front looking back is truly amazing the chop is perfect love your work

[@Joe12-t2]

Looks great with the skirts ,and the lights. Much cooler lowered too. I have a thought, instead of painting the skirts, leave them the way the are, just clear coat them. It looks very sleek. Great job!

[@stevenm3141]

Spotlights are on the driver's side only! That's why the other one won't go

[@JoeKyser]

There is no restrictions on a custom bubby. No such thing as drivers side only 😂

[@Autigers2013]

​@@JoeKyserwhy so rude, he was just telling Chad why both were made the same way! Chill out!

[@JoeKyser]

@@Autigers2013 ditto, I was just reminding them its a custom project. What actually fits? Thats all. Chill out and domt talk to me like you know me. We don't know each other. I don't appreciate you twisting my words. I can certainly be rude. You definitely haven't seen it yet. I couldn't have tyoes what I typed anymore politely than I did.

[@johnivey7913]

Skirts look good on it and look good off like the spotlights gives it a more ritzy look a gray towards job and wax maybe some clearcoat wipe and with the seats put in that would make it even nice ride on the sitting and it maybe the leather seats out of the Jaguar clean them up would be a good Cruiser

[@sharongibbons7367]

Driver's side only

[@travisnewman7829]

To cover up the repaired areas.Use the brown/reddish oxide prime first. Then mix up your blue that you color match. Let dry. Come back after a few days and use some red scratch bright on some areas and scratch it with a screw driver in some places. Will look good enough to blend in to the old patina.

[@joshburton1165]

I like the direction you are going with this one I say leave the skirts on and I also like the idea of a Chevy engine so you can drive it longer distances and more often

[@riderescue]

Love the car and everything you have done (and say you plan to do). I was excited about this project and a little worried about the chop but you nailed it. Yes, keep it rusty, make it drive and drive it often. You two make a great team! Thank you for the videos and keep them coming.

[@capt.spaulding5858]

Looks great ! How about a visor? Skirts ,spots are a must ! Great job !

[@brentonmanser7350]

sorry, but i think visors are the ugliest thing you can put on a car

[@SuperHandyMan]

@@brentonmanser7350 I think visors look cool on certain vehicles. To each his own I guess.

[@charlesmcguirk4301]

I wasn't sure about the roof chop at first but I have to admit it looks fantastic and even better lowered. the fender skirts are the dogs leave them on they'll look great painted. not crazy about the spots though

[@ljcdude]

Looking great Chad, liking the way this is going.

[@Hemiken1]

G'day you pair of lovebirds, just a suggestion from Australia. I think the rear quarter windows back meeting points from the chop would look better if you welded back in the small 'C' shaped sections you originally cut out on the first cutting of the roof, it would give a nice transition matching the front of the front door window openings then. From, Kenny.

[@dukie1616]

Yes lowered, yes skirts, yes spots and very yes four door. Looking great👏 PS personally I’d love to see it in body and paint done to perfection.

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

I have a 4 door 66 Galaxie 500 with a 352. I have skirts for it. I run them one summer and the following year I run it without. I love both looks and have different tires and hubcaps for each look. I'd be willing to trade ya!😀

[@Rustyhalligans]

Car looks amazing! Perfect chop. This car needs the skirts . Would look great a little lower and would be nice to have a newer small block with overdrive. Anyone would love to drive this car everywhere. Another great job Chad no matter what you decide it will be amazing as usual

[@johnsalster6313]

The car looks GREAT. Just a thought: how would it look if you moved the adornment on the fenderskirt and centered it over the center of the rear hubcap? It also looks like it would also align with the center of the front hubcap height-wise. Might look kinda cool.....Gonna look terrific either way!!

[@jgwilliams5951]

I love it , keep the skirts and spots ! Possibly cut a old tire and wheel to mock up a side mount to see if you like it . I think they would look great.

[@paulcochran1721]

Looks good and lines are clean! I think ,with the suicide front doors, That sidemounts would have to be placed quite a bit forward to clear and may clutter the clean look. Maybe a cardboard mock up to see...

[@travisnewman7829]

Wasnt sure about the chop. But you did a killer job Chaddy!!! Great camera work Jolene. Jolene needs a mic 🎙️ and more commentary from her. Love this build!

[@rickhettwer854]

This is one of my favorite cars that you have going on. The chop... is perfect for it. The lowering blocks... gives her a perfect stance. The skirts... makes her gangsta. The spotlights... gangsta as well. And yes, on the dual spare tire mounts. She's fuckin' sweeeeet!

[@donovanhowardmusic]

Well huh! I love the skirts, but they take away from the lowered rear. It look like it needs to go lower in the back. I love the spots btw

[@pauleggert4639]

Great Job C&J !! U will INSPIRE many !! Seeing how it is done makes people say" I can do that" ! Chad; U R SenSe !!! Your shop is a True Auto DoeJo !! God Bless C & J !!!

[@donaldscheer5206]

You Know! From The Side View (If I Didn't Know Better) I Would Never Know That This 36 Hudson Terraplane Was Ever Chopped! Only From The Front View! (Which Looks Awesome By The Way!) Then That Low Brow Windshield Gives It Away! I L?ove The Looks Of This Ride!!!.....Chad & Jolene!... You Guys Rock !