Thermoforming a CUSTOM WINDSHIELD for a chopped 1955 Mercury - FULL PROCESS from start to finish

[@ronhonig]

Fina gets the shop dog of the year award!!

[@rossilake218]

I do this process often, put in my oven at 200 degrees for 20 mins on wood slats. I like the parchment paper idea.

[@cliffwan4470]

Just wanted to thank you for your videos. You will never know the help you've been. My son and I just chopped truck. No clue what we were doing. Cutting and adding to door windows. Really intimidating, without a clue. Success brings such Joy and fulfillment. You give useful information, but inspiration to just try!!! Windshield was a big concern on this project. And here you come with help. Lol to anyone else inspired watching a video, feeling prepared. Watching Chad pull that burned up window out of his box..... I know the feeling!!! But keep going and get the feeling he had pulling the next one out. I know that one to. Thank you Bad Chad!!!

[@weathereddog7650]

Chad you have reached Master status. Congrats.

[@larryshort1851]

Today I finally have a windshield installed in my chopped 1955 F100 thanks to chad, I made a sheet metal form similar to what chad did and also made a similar looking box but used the heating element out of a electric oven I probably made 12 or so tests with scrap plexi and a couple ruined windshield attempts before I got it down pat, the procedure that I ended up with is inserting a thermometer through the box running the temperature up to 250F and holding it there for 10 minutes, then because one end of the box was hotter than the other I would flip the form around and repeat, ended up not even needing to use any clamps, the plexi would just form on its own but it was not so pliable that it formed to every imperfection in my form, very happy with the result

[@donthompson9300]

Great job on getting all the clamps ready. The window turned out great. Looking forward to "It's Friday" show tomorrow.

[@jimsterling4568]

Awesome !!! This reminds me when Gene blew his bubble top ! Wonder how many Grills will be cut up. I also found all of your TV episodes on Demand KEEP all the GOOD stuff coming . Jim USA.

[@ShipNavigator]

Chad is like having a good creative buddy giving you a hand with your project. All for the love of the end goal.

[@ZonDog]

Yes, you are a lucky duck you still have your shop. Live and learn.

[@ronc6249]

Chad this is coming along pretty good now! The fact that you are so determined to succeed is awesome. You show the fans everything good or bad, so people can see what really happens instead of editing all the mistakes out. You are very fortunate to have Jolene supporting you through everything, she's not afraid to help out and get her hands dirty. Jolene you always do so well with the video's.

[@justinlucero6652]

I like how u keep trying third time to figure out it perfection and your perfection of how it works in your way Chad . 🤔💡👍👌

[@billwhite9701]

Hats off to you sir, anyone that’s willing to try new things and humble enough to keep trying with out making excuses has my respect. Great video thanks

[@jeffslocum1925]

Your very welcome Chad.. thank you for your great videos. Even a 60 year old man can learn.

[@MrInstgate]

You have to start somewhere, I am glad you are showing the good and bad about making a plexiglass window.

[@i8ntnuts]

The bad part would be almost burning down your shop. Hopefully Fina has a dog door

[@debrajaeger6787]

Amazing mind of dreamer, don't ever give up on yourself. Dream on Chad, Jolene and Fina. Love the work you do and will continue watching to learn more.

[@frederickherring4550]

I like his attitude. He seems to absorb knowledge like a sponge. And you can't fault his logic. So it will work. He'll get it right in the end

[@DavidBrown-mn3iy]

Chad and Jolene - Love you guys and admire your tenacity. Your confidence and humility are a great example to all of us. Being creative comes naturally to many of us, but combining that with your persistence, patience, imagination, skill humility are very rare. I've not missed an episode since you started your daily schedule. Thank you!

[@supranuts3598]

Learning more each attempt. Not afraid of failing. That’s what all great inventors and creators throughout time have done.

[@jamesmorriseau4239]

Nice job with a window on the 56 Merc you have a beautiful family you're a lucky guy

[@c50ge]

plexiglass is fun to maintain. I had boat windshields with plexiglas. I learned to never, never, never wipe dirt or dust off. Blow off the dust and soapy water with soft washcloths

[@jimcoplan9502]

#2 came out well overall. The use of spring clamps is the way to go. Great job Chad. Jolene's videos has been spectacular.

[@americangreen1313rt]

Wow what an interesting ordeal ,good job Rad Chad and the Queen Jolene !

[@randywl8925]

Was not that hard, was not that hard. I love your humor 😁 I think the hardest part is forming the buck. I can understand that heating and clamping the plexiglass maybe it somewhat straightforward process but having the exact surface to make a mold on his not the easiest of things for anyone. You just make it look easy. Thanks for doing what you do and showing the things you show in layman's terms, with layman's tools. Hats off to the videographer she always seems to be in the right place getting the right shots.

[@louiswauben7185]

Trial and error and then repeat, repeat, repeat. My respect Chad. What a good process, just using what you had to build an oven. Good job the two off you!!!!

[@JimLev1]

Nice job guys. Good to see you made your own “tools” to make the glass.

[@jessemiller3001]

You can always pay $$$ to get what you want... Love when people figure out a way to do it themselves and save $$$. Even if the first time doesn't save money the experience will save money over the years. Not all of us can just write a check for everything. And even if you can, there is a feeling of accomplishment to be able say "I made that". hats off to you. I always found it funny when I walked around a car show that I had my car at and found out that no one else actually painted their own car. Nothing against people that pay for it, It just made me feel better about my project and less interested in their story. probably because I was never rich enough to just pay for stuff to get done. BTW your bodywork and paint work techniques are not for the first timer... You definitely know what you are doing. Keep up the great work!!!

[@mikehalm164]

Today's video was anticlimatic. Yesterday was very tense for good reason. Today we all knew it would work - very good craftmanship.

[@DrShankenstein]

"All it does is slow down the process" and yet he keeps doing it. He reminds me of a young child waiting for Christmas.

[@howardmarshall5713]

Good evening everyone ☺️ I just can't get enough of this show.

[@liveonfrenchriviera389]

Nice work. I have allready built a curve windshield in Polycarbonate. There is 3 cool products, "Lexan", "Macrolon", but the best for me is "Margard", no scratch about 6 years on chop top 50's car, clear like the first day. Great idea to BBQ conversion. Thanks from France for sharing your great videos.

[@ortopediasobrerodas9957]

This is a skilled man. And why is he skilled? Because he works hard! Its a great pleasure to watch you work, Chad. Keep it up.

[@billhoward7730]

Someone on the chat rely had a good idea for future plexi work. He said he worked a lot with plexi and said you could just leave the protective plastic on tell after it is done. It will help to keep dirt and dust off during process. Sounds good to me. Hi Fina. Bill

[@donaldscheer5206]

Good Idea Those Small Clamps!! ... And Having Ready To Apply!! Yup! We Are Still Learning! ... Learning Together!

[@roadstercm6]

You may not know it but what you are doing is magic, nice job Chad!

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

Another masterpiece from the garage of bad Chad and Jolene AKA HILTZ AUTO CO. 🥇🥇🥇

[@stallion1369]

Whoop Whoop! Great job Chaddy. It might be a good idea to put a smoke alarm in the garage.

[@kevinoconnell7973]

Chad, I’m a bluenoser from Cape Breton. Now living near Boston. That Tbird is spot on, very cool. Can’t wait to see it finished.

[@clifc6351]

Windshield came out great thanks to patience, talent and ingenuity. Thank You for sharing your skills, Thank You Jolene for another great video.

[@jimmyattard1446]

Chad I'm excited for you. Success here means success in future builds since front windshields are probably the biggest hurdle of most custom roof modifications. Thanks to Jolene for keeping us close to everything you are doing.

[@DroTrebor]

This process makes good sense. I’m glad your garage didn’t burn down!

[@ronaldnieldschneider1855]

“Not as beautiful as you Jolene “.... JAY!!! I was waiting for it.

[@bellat8448]

This you tube channel is better than the show. Keep up the good work!

[@mikehall1985]

Yep Great Job and man I love chopped Hot Rods. Now I know how the windows are done. Thanks

[@ChuckUnderFire]

It’s nice to see how nervous an experienced person gets at trying new things. Cuz I feel like this is me on every project I do.

[@Johnny-jn5kf]

Chad, so cool man, I have learned a great about metal work from you and thank you for that! You have earned respect from this 76 year old guy and not just about building cars I respect you for your Humanity you just strike me as a darn good man

[@cmdrcrimbo]

Great job Jolie u were the star of the show!

[@gordandcolleenkerr7760]

I think that this was one of the most stressful things that Chad has ever done , but he hung in there and stepped up , congrats Chad and Jolene

[@MrKevinGiddens]

Stepped up so big that ELVIS STILL ISN'T FINISHED

[@dennisbarnett1995]

Hi Jolene and Chad, Nice job after trial and error. 3rd one is looking awesome. Thank you

[@patrickcox61]

Awesome job…I’m sure you’re inspiring a ton of people to experiment and to use creativity. Thank you sir!

[@davidsimpkin1213]

3rd time is the charm.....great video Jolene!!!!!! the windshield looks fantastic....

[@carrolbrooks2143]

Great Jon Chad! Tip: Use Sign Vinyl Transfer Tape to cover any substrates you want to keep clean, once you install it you can just peel it off.

[@larrysorenson4789]

Chad: polish the plex inside and out, clean with acetone and put clear film in and out! You will never regret it and the film will NOT SCRATCH as easily. If the film gets damaged just cut it off and install another piece. Been doing this for years. Please try it here, you will be amazed. And happy

[@johnjackett3138]

Was waiting with You Guys and it gave Me a chance to read the comments.....You sure have some great fans....also helping a lot of people with Their projects.....Good stuff

[@scubasteve7322]

I love watching this channel because I learn something every time I watch it bad Chad is a bad ass it’s nice to see somebody make something out of nothing God bless you

[@nikog4071]

I love how Chad is so creative and comes up with new uniqie ways to customize and fabricate stuff

[@colletteodonoghue5940]

Third time's a charm. Chad's the fire starter, the gifted fire starter!

[@Stockcreekhomestead]

Chad your a wise man you speak the truth no bull just honesty. That what I like

[@southernacho]

Your videos make me to loose all the ghost about failures, making to seeing the tasks easier. You, Jolene and yours friends, makes a perfect combination for a new way to learn and having fun at the same time. I never missed any videos, thanks for being always with your humble personality and great sense of humor. 👍

[@donaldscheer5206]

It Takes A Learning Process! Hope You Can Respect That! ... We Do!! ... We All Learn From Your Projects! ... You Both Are Awesome! Very Positive!!

[@claudehenry3109]

He just keep going makes things look so easy when it's not .Good job Chad. 🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩 All the way from Grenada

[@roymazac2532]

Enjoyed your windshield experiment you didn't give up. And it turned off great. Hats off to you Chad

[@cowlhoods]

Nice work Chad. You are showing the viewers that it is not a failure unless you give up. It is only a chance to improve your process. Cheers from Alaska.

[@garybarry4446]

Love your determination Chad and Jolene to make a windshield it is incredible to see that you made your own .

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

You know what else is amazing? You can do this whole video on one take with no edit! That in itself is also genius!

[@monadking2761]

I wanted to make side windows for my car which were curved on the back sides of a wagon. Now I'm sure it could be done and can't wait to try. Thank for showing us how it can be done. Now it's just making the bucks.

[@terencestephens7485]

I watch every day here in Southern Ireland glad you don't give up keep doing what you are doing God bless to you both. Terry.

[@Boscovius]

I'll be doing something like this to fabricate a replacement for a missing windshield on a 1960's boat. In my case I'll be building my oven from an old 1950's built in electric oven. Just a tip I've learned in researching this project is to use felt to cover your form when drape forming. Great videos. Much respect.

[@kevinching1975]

this is awesome never knew you could do this sequence

[@lenbehr2571]

The second one come out even better! Awesome job Bad Chad and Jolene

[@magicmikeinc]

I am impressed , really enjoy your creativity . I think you and I would get along great. I lost my best friend a few years back to cancer . His shop was 150' from mine. We fed off each others ideas and after watching this I would like to chop a top someday . I have seen so many started and never finished . If I do one it would be after I retire so I could give it my full attention. Working on stuff alone isnt nearly enjoyable as with a good gear head friend. We are getting harder to find . Hope to meet you some day shake your hand because you are a true artist . Plus I would love to try an get you to say ''car'' in hillbilly accent instead of that eastern karrrr sound you make . LOL

[@richardmartin5160]

Thank you for this! I'm always inspired watching yall

[@ronlynch7744]

Third time is the charm , front windshield looking good. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@Ricksworldtv]

That is one lovely windshield. There are a number of companies that make race car windshield tear-offs. You could use a couple of those to protect the plexiglass as they are very durable. I can't wait to see what your going to fab next...

[@chrisheyer4966]

Great job! I love that it worked out and like that we saw it in real time! Y'all always stay real. You inspire me daily!

[@BigDog-cy4qk]

Love it uncle MEF, this one is perfect like you after a 3 day bender on the hillbilly quack..we love how you do everything in moderation now..still learning aye son like just a couple chuffs on the glass BBQ now so you don't burn the place down again! Uncle Kevin says he is proud of you..and you have like mind like a snow globe all shaken up..love you uncle MEF x

[@stever983]

love this geezer cracks me up how repeats himself to get the point across keep it mukka and love oak island watch it all the time, im in the uk and love to come to see bad chad and oak island, keep it up chad live the work

[@eddieschumock5997]

Beautiful 👍 third time's the charm. Thanks for showing the mess up's also.

[@darrylhaney6776]

Wow you have some of the most extraordinary techniques that anyone has had the guts to share with anyone and everyone. I have to say I been around for quite a long time and you take the guess work out of any fabrication on cars that I’ve ever had the great pleasure to witness. You are an amazing person and I am so glad I stumbled upon your videos. You make me want to find some old cars and turn them out you should be a very proud individual and your girl of what you’ve accomplished in such a short time it’s a fresh way for me to look at making parts and fabricating parts for anything that I want to make it’s been a great help thank you so much for your wealth of knowledge that you so readily share. You are one of the best I’ve ever seen in any venue and I appreciate you thoughtful insight on everything you put out it’s always entertaining and I enjoy the way you present your projects and the way you explain every detail even if it’s not perfect you admit that it isn’t perfect but when you are doing what you do there is no manual you are the manual I’m in awe at the transformations you come up with and the finished products you come up with with out having to buy or pay some huge cost to make the impossible absolutely possible to do thank you very much and you are amazing and I’m can’t say it enough I can’t you and Jolene are inspiring and entertaining and you can’t help but learn and be inspired but your way of presenting and fabricating some of the baddest ass cars I’ve ever seen 👍🏼👍🏼

[@imageguyimageguy1316]

Love your style of getting things done. Everyone has their way. Your Awesome! use to watch ya on tv

[@kentmckean6795]

See, as predicted, third time is the charm!!! Great Job!

[@bunabuna9287]

I've never seen that done before. Wow 👌 amazing 👏 great work. Looks sweet. Thanks for the video 📹 ❤

[@superdad854shep9]

Beautiful work Chad. What an opportunity to watch true innovation in real time. That is a real game changer in the custom fab world!

[@johnmacintosh1343]

So helpful videos and very inspiring thank you

[@jamesglenn2006]

I commented yesterday about spring clamps. I feel this episode will be one of Chad having more confidence in pulling this off a lot more relaxed . Looks like he bought at least one store out of spring clamps. 👍🍻

[@i8ntnuts]

Those clamps have been available for years at 99 Cents store in the United States. They come in handy for so many different projects. I get the ones with the swivel clamp so they are always flat on the workpiece. It was nice to see Chad taking some advice. He tries so hard. Great guy

[@jonnoblitt6537]

Looks great Chad nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it love all the cars just Keep Rockin till the cop starts Knockin !!!! God Speed !!!!

[@barry0517]

Glad you are a perfectionist 👍. Never know how those odd shaped custom windows were made. Yoiu besides being an artist also now is a scientist. Thanks.

[@Dagrond]

You are a bit of a Pitbull of perfection aren't you ... Love this.

[@wilburcowart9590]

Where there is a will there is a way. Looking good Chad.

[@inksliger96]

That’s cool you know Mike. I watched that show. Every episode.

[@allanimalstaxi]

Well how about that, success, third times a charm! Great job Hiltz Team.

[@jnichols2839]

Isn't easier to just buy one then go thru all this, I don't see this being the revolutionary idea of the chopped car window problem, I do see how once again you make what you need happen as always, pretty cool

[@tjhayes1310]

Awesome job👍👍👍preparation makes for a good outcome! It's cool to see you make a car as you want it to be, I love the (love) you show to the vehicles you work on. I too restore old cars and trucks and such just to factory standards but so deeply aspire to build a shop in my back yard and (BUILD) MY dream transport!!! keep up the great work

[@kwikslvr73]

spring clamps!!! I was yelling at the TV yesterday watching try no. 2 Never give up Chad

[@dougstaner1220]

I CAN FEEL THE TENSION... WOW

[@SchofieldBrothersRacing]

I work on my 62 Falcon in my attached garage and worry about burning the house down everytime I am welding. I'm glad you didn't burn the shop down with the thermoforming grill incident. I'm amazed at how well it came out with just basic tools and some real skill and a used bbq!

[@ericsplan1]

Loving the window building, Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your time

[@joshtonry4291]

Chad!! This was such a helpful video! Brother, you are a very go to person and a make it happen guy. The COE is looking really good with those peaked headlights. Man I'm only to 20 minutes on the video and you've already got my brain going on what I can now do and not be stalled out on glass! Thankyou

[@tonyhardin3599]

It awesome that you show us how you build everything the windshield is awesome how it is working out

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

I can’t wait see this car painted love it

[@shack_67]

Chad you must relax and have faith buddy. You are doing a great job all the way around.😊