Chopping the roof 8 inches 🪚

[@davehickey4936]

Problem: 8" out of an angled section is not the same as 8" out of a vertical section. I would like to add that I immensely enjoy this show and I love Chad's "get it done" attitude.

[@bluepov]

My thoughts exactly. I brought up that fact with the mate I watched yesterday's video with.

[@leonausmus604]

yeah... and factor in the width of the cutting wheel it's probably more like 8 1/2

[@kevinleonard62]

Look at 25 minutes 30 seconds into the video 😊

[@AmigoSFFS]

Watch the magic !!!

[@Aaronlewis8846]

Stay tuned fellas.

[@weswhitlinger1706]

A friend of mine and I both have "Shoebox fords, His is a 1950, and mine is a 1949. Both of us have been into rods and customs for more than 50 years and are very experienced in building rods and customs. He decided to chop his 5 inches. So he took 4 inches out of the "A" pillar. When all was said and done he ended up with a 5 inch chop. It turned out to be WAY too much. The windshield was so short it was almost impossible to safely drive it. This was proven true when the licensing department refused to license the car with the windshield opening that small. In short, you are making a BIG mistake. That is a very solid and strait looking 50 Ford, and it's a shame for what you are about to turn it into, an out of proportion undrivable piece of junk.

[@Oldcarnut63]

Chad will be welding pieces back in to bring it up higher watch

[@vnvracer1384]

Hmmm... His vision doesn't match yours. He's Bad Chad and you aren't. Did you build yours, or write some checks?

[@ncjohn3429]

Your correct. In my minds eye , if your going that low . Go all the way to 2" windows. Then weld shut the driver's door and call her " no escape "

[@BradFuller-y4g]

Yeah I think that's a little to much

[@joeblast81]

Nice 👍

[@danielplummer6385]

All of Team Hiltz together again today, you guys make such a good team and can make real progress in an hour. Doug is really good at making cuts and helping where ever needed. Nate is all around good at the task at hand and he is a really good mechanic which is something that Chad really needed. Chad does a fantastic job at metal fabrication and he is good at body prep and painting as well even though he does not do it very often! Jolene as always your camera work and videos are fantastic. Your decision making skills are extremely good as well after all we know who the boss is! I enjoyed watching the roof come off today even though Jolene is making us wait until tomorrow to see it set back on! LOL!

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻when I chopped and sectioned my 39 dodge sedan, I spent a few days after work laying it out instead of just cutting it, it was time well spent as everything came together nicely. Even Gene Winfield was impressed with the chop as he said that car is a hard one to chop

[@theon-targetgunguy3036]

A heavy chop. The 50 shoe boxes I've chopped look great with a 4 4.5 inch chop. Not sure about 8

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

Steering wheel will almost touch the roof with a 8" cut

[@davidklauer3422]

You’ll get deleted Gotta censor intelligence and political realism in Canada and America

[@dral9657]

An 8” cut on the angled windshield pillar will be close to a 4” straight vertical drop if the front angle is close to 45 degrees.

[@dral9657]

@@james-ew7kl scale it out .

[@RobertGiffin-y9j]

Maybe he is planning trip to the salt flats..lol

[@peteralan547]

Thank god its not another bike hauler,glad its back to the full on custom build and the chance that we may see this one go to paint is even better.

[@janmorse8777]

They mentioned the colour Green yesterday! Could be the Green Hornet 👍😎👌

[@thomasbarnes5145]

Could be, might be a 50 ford .

[@grantscrimgeour1848]

@@janmorse8777 Midnight blue would look a whole lot better than BRG on that car

[@mikeking1491]

A bit ahead of myself , but paint color Tangerine bottom , Ermine white top ! Nice set of white walls.

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Wow look at those high performance hubcraps- I bet chad keeps them to hold the wheels on

[@DonPerry-nx4sr]

here we go again with another chop, how very original Chad..is there any hope of you finishing the Bugatti before I pass away??😆😆

[@ncjohn3429]

Build your own Bugatti and stop whining.

[@Aaronlewis8846]

@ncjohn3429 I'm with you. Too many whine babies. Just stay tuned and watch. If people don't like then don't watch. That simple!!!

[@davidmaterazzi]

​@ncjohn3429 Amen. They like to whine. They didn't get enough of attention while growing up.

[@Aaronlewis8846]

Makes me wonder if they go and whine on other people's channels as well. I'm sure they do though.

[@mikebartosch9892]

I believe he said something about the Bugatti the other. It sounds like they are working a couple thinks at the same time.

[@happyrv2061]

you and the Guys are the DREAM TEAM ! its soo refreshing to see the Excellent group you have put together. every one knows their job and you all work well together. Chad...YOU are a great Mentor and Teacher !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@macwizer]

What are they going to use to see when driving? A periscope?

[@davidsimpkin1213]

Thanks for sharing Team Hiltz...

[@Estabanjuan]

I know Chad and Jolene are good at what they do. And I enjoy watching the metal fabrication. I've learned a lot. And I know Chad is a custom car builder. Always will be. But I wonder why there always has to be a top chop. I know. They often look cool. But, you know that anytime Chad makes a purchase, regardless of the car, it's gonna get a top chop. And, in this case, its kind of sad that a perfectly good original shoebox is getting the treatment. One less original on the road.

[@gordandcolleenkerr7760]

,His car and he likes chops ,maybe you should buy up all the original classics and put them away and not enjoy them

[@CathySalmon-vw3vs]

​@gordandcolleenkerr7760 Chad's cars rarely see the light of day. Many won't even start because of lack of maintenence.

[@thomashoyle-b3c]

If seeing original cars get cut up disturbs you, then you aint well suited for Bad Chad.

[@hankroberts-mi3yd]

It's already messed up by having...not a Ford engine!!!

[@roberturibe3150]

Chad should advertise chap stick. It would be a big seller.

[@paulaxiuk7609]

8 inches ? Santa's elves will really enjoy driving it !

[@vnvracer1384]

Look up the Omaha coupe . Actual adults drive and ride in it. Oh, and it has LOTS of louvers!

[@frankfurther3828]

squint your eyes to look fwd

[@KyleWorkman-c6u]

Looking forward to this build. I love those old Shoe Box Fords.

[@macwizer]

You won’t be sayin shoebox ford when it’s done

[@MPouncy]

No cross bracing before cutting is a no no

[@RobertGiffin-y9j]

Good point... He will have to do some relief cutting and some bending to get the posts to line up and getting the roof off center might be a problem. Proper cardboard patterns for half the windshield and the door frames and being accurate with a yardstick be necessary for sure. I remember the first early 30s chev i chopped...damn thing was held together with wood..took me half an hour to turn in into a wood pile. Lol

[@markkibbey4026]

The chop shop...lol..it did have a tall roof on it lowering it yes will make the car look good.. hopefully you get a clean cut to the back window..uuggg plasma cutter I would say..be interesting how the new back quarter panel will look...it definitely need a new look..kind of shoe box looking anyway.. changing the front hopefully it flows with the back..as for the motor small block Chevy nice..3 speed Auto 😊 and your going to actually paint this one nice so why not go all out on its engine..the chrome chevy covers with the 6 pack intake would look pretty cool when you open the hood..just saying.. interesting what this ride will look like when its done.on ward guys🎉

[@markkibbey4026]

While you have this motor top end apart new cam lifters may be of good interest make it run like a dream..

[@mrfatbobrider1969]

Forget about the B pillar, make it pillarless

[@nellanono2]

No matter what he does all you people have to complain. I dont get it. Its like yall have nothing better to do. He started this car saying he planed to do it to make everyone happy and yall are still giving him crap. It truely amazing. Just watch and enjoy the show it not that hard.

[@davidmaterazzi]

Amen!!!

[@mikehuggins7692]

Chad is great at explaining the operations.

[@henryallisonsr8318]

As for me I think 8 inches is way too much. I think 4 would look good but it's Chad's and he is the one who has to be satisfied with it. Hi Jolene Doug Nathan and Chad. God bless and have a blessed night

[@tonymosca6591]

8” is a radical chop. Can’t wait to see it!

[@Oldcarnut63]

Yeah you won't be able to see out of it no windshield wipers not functional

[@purplerain55]

8 inch chop you might have to sit on the floor...time for a blower...drive with a camera...no headroom...

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

That tune is my morning alarm, lol!😊😊

[@danielplummer6385]

Jolene may I suggest that you get a web page where all the critics can show their master builds to you and us, I think it would be great!

[@DeanJohnson-gu9jv]

You know, you’re the first person to make a constructive suggestion to solve an obviously annoying situation. Actually, I’m not annoyed at other people’s opinions but a lot of other viewers are.

[@howquick]

That would be awesome. One criteria….they MUST post videos of THEM doing the work..not photos. I have a feeling it would be a VERY bare web page/site. Most of these ‘critics’ builds (if they actually ever build anything) take 10 years plus to complete.

[@WarDogs_Dad]

It is hard to believe that you can chop a top in an hour. Awesome job and content, love watching everyday.

[@RobertGiffin-y9j]

And hour? Figure close to 60 to get it in primer.

[@howquick]

@@RobertGiffin-y9j did you see the chop he did live at the show? Couple of hours! Tacked together, ready to be welded. Just because YOU can’t…doesn’t mean he can’t. His shows are unedited…approx 1hr each. Figure it out. So far…this is the ‘second’ day of chopping. That’s not even TWO hours…and the roof is tacked back on.

[@marysambrizendine1012]

I have faith in you Chad and your crew that the car will look great 👍

[@1harleyvette]

I hope Chad has good liability insurance for his helpers because this is an accident waiting to happen, Sooner or later one of those cutter wheels are going to explode with no guards and somebody is going to be critically hurt. I have previously warned about this with no change. If you like watching that type of blood and gore , stay tuned.

[@ncjohn3429]

It's like shark week Who gonna get bit ?? Dude ..put on your safety gear and go hug momma. Lol Building cars ... dangerous. The scars are for memories

[@dlwhite6537]

It’s Canada. Everything’s covered. You just have to wait 2 years for treatment.

[@brucemitchell8642]

I have chopped a few cars, including a beetle, which is a bit like chopping an egg. To get them to pass inspection the window height generally need to be 9 inches, that is nine inches vertical. This height changes in different states and provinces. Cops quite often have no clue as to regulations but vehicle inspection places are generally on top of things.The thing with shoe box Fords is the amount of meat above the window is so thick that it could use a section or the vehicle ends up looking some what like a guy with too much forehead. One trick is to use the stock roof and take a section out of the back - in effect shorten the vehicle by several inches, quite often the proportions work out quite nicely. Like anything there is an art to it. I come by here for entertainment Bellos Kustoms, RAC garage and Killer Kustoms are places to see some serious skill, not all the same level but certainly work most would be happy to own.

[@daviddixon61]

love the new garage door and the brick wall....makes it easier to see your project....less busy is better...great job jolene

[@kenmacdonald9774]

My wife wanted one of those fancy electric bread knives. I bought her a reciprocating saw. Win Win.

[@mikekenny9431]

Cant wait to see this car done

[@fairlanefivehundred]

Jimbo is having a kiniption right now, watching Chad waste all that tape !

[@96dodgeram]

The shop is so much brighter with natural light from the windows in the garage door.

[@ianhawkins7387]

Ballon the fenders as well 👍

[@NickDanger1957]

Have you noticed that chad never holds the tape measure straight

[@ricardobergara3265]

Here you go again.Tat was a nice looking car.

[@heidenfelderkustoms1502]

You need to take a day and build a roll around parts cage. We used them in aviation when we disassembled a plane.

[@Me-dx5zb]

Great comments on how to chop the roof .I'm sure Chad appreciates it since it not something he's done before or helped one of the greatest custom car builders do it , oh what 💁‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@darizona5688]

Happy Holidays to you all great team work.😊

[@romeodasilva8847]

I'd love to see one of your projects totally finished with paint

[@georgecosta1241]

Awesome work men love your show Chad and Jolene 💯

[@brianmoore2112]

Best team on youtube. Keep it going boys.

[@michaelbristol6467]

8 incher wow the Champ is going high and tight on this haircut! I can't wait to see the lines on this baby! 😉✌

[@adriennefoley2906]

New garage door…..looks good 👍🏻

[@GregoryBamber]

A friend had a T.J. Richards bodied 1937 Willys humpback 4dr sedan. We chopped, suicide 2 doored and converted it to a flatback. It was a hard project but we were happy with the result. I also helped him on other projects as well.

[@markplant2184]

Awesome, Thanks

[@marywood5020]

OMG! 8"? Sorry, I know Chad likes to chop, chop, chop but this makes my stomach turn. As I said yesterday severe chops just make me see a vehicle that is just disproportionate. I'll still be following because I do learn a lot and maybe it won't be as stomach-turning as I fear. Gary

[@mitchellbennis9236]

Are you sure that you are going to have enough head room?

[@kenmarsh402]

Whats he going to sit on ! Won't the seats have too be lowered as well??

[@mitchellbennis9236]

@@kenmarsh402 that’s what I’m wondering? He has an obsession with lowering roofs.

[@MarkJaskolski-bt1vc]

8in chop is nuts Chad use your damn head man that’s crazy why wreck a great looking classic car?

[@bradleymckay365]

Chad since you wanted to add length to the back wy would you not cut right around the body line right below the rear window and sink the roof down and add metal to the trunk to the window which will give you everything you wanted. This is exactly why I keep telling you to take some time to do some research because you have 200,000 plus people who could give you advice and then you take what you want and throw away the rest.

[@edwinheredia4305]

I am going to call you Guys the super team.

[@josecanyousee56]

Chad, how about a tilt front clip??

[@UnapologeticAmerican1776]

The brick wall turned out great! Makes it look like a complete different shop. Good job!!

[@dlwhite6537]

You know they make shorter metal blades for saws all? And jam that guard up against the surface so you don’t have to wrestle with it.

[@dipsparanormal]

Yeah boy! 8 inch chop,I love it!! The most I ever did was 6 on a Ford four door granada.

[@lloydfriend1060]

CHAD’S CHOP TOP REVIVAL 😊

[@zakksbullseye]

no poopy comments from me!! love the chop! cant wait to see how it comes out!!!

[@spfunk8812]

good job guys!

[@lagirroc]

8 inches out of the A pillar will not be the same vertical distance as 8 inches out of the pillar. Be careful !

[@nellanono2]

He explained that at 25 minutes 30 seconds

[@Thatclassiccarguy]

Take a look, how they did my chop on my 50

[@plisken8799]

Great job boys

[@scottbarham8455]

Diablio blades are great

[@robertdehaes7572]

8 inches is tooo much!

[@sizzler66]

You should do a 6 inch body drop also. That would be awesome.

[@Hneely]

They didn’t waste any time getting the roof off. Impressive.

[@ianharvey5676]

Loving this one already cannot wait to see how it all takes shape

[@jimmimbs2900]

Watching off hours but watching

[@richardwoody9928]

I'm in agreement with others, an 8"c hop seems very aggressive and there will be a lot of ground to make up on the sloped front and back glass areas. I f you pull it off it could be an epic looking ride. However there will a hell of a lot of metal working and welding. Hope you can pull it off.

[@davefranke5968]

Can't wait to see this, like the concept

[@MaximumDogHerder]

I've never chopped a roof before, but having said that, wouldn'tcutting the roof into sections, to gain length and width work? Same with pillar. Then weld in sections of roof to fill the voids?

[@warrenaffleck5960]

put the seat back in and sit on it and measure from the top of your head to the roof. 8" is just too much

[@rockabillychavez]

This is awesome! I am chopping the same car over on my channel Howlin wolf garage. Someone in my comments told me about this. This is awesome two different ways to do it and nothing wrong with that. Good job chad and Jolene.

[@DeanJohnson-gu9jv]

I’ve saved your video, I will watch it later 👍🤙

[@grampyguy6389]

Howling garage it was me brother that told you about Chad, love both of y'all channels, keep up the good videos

[@DocPhil1956]

Chip is too radical. I own a 50 shoebox with 3 in chip it’s perfect.

[@jparish2469]

as quick as ever roof chops are like cutting cake for you chad .until the next thank you

[@tonywoody5696]

8" on the A pillar since it's leaned back is not going to be the same as 8" on the B pillar and back window looks like just saying

[@nellanono2]

Not trying to be rude but he explained that at 25 minutes and 30 seconds

[@robertnoble4865]

If you all think this man doesn't know what he is doing you're sadly mistaken!

[@davidmaterazzi]

Thats correct..

[@janmorse8777]

Go gor it team Hiltz 👁 🐅 👌

[@troyadams1076]

The just done my truck an the tape is the best Way it works an thanks foe sharing Chad an Jolene

[@themartins2007]

I like this one

[@TimAshsr]

Can’t wait to see how this one gets done and painted

[@Aaronlewis8846]

GONNA BE AWESOME!

[@janmorse8777]

It's sure looking that way 😎

[@Oldcarnut63]

No it's going to be way out of proportion too big of a chop to make it look better you'd have to suction the body and he would never do that cuz he can't

[@Aaronlewis8846]

@studebakerlarry1807 how do you know he can't? But stay tuned and see pal!!!

[@robertthomas5590]

You should require your help to use hearing protection so they don't sue you for loss of hearing years later

[@jparish2469]

yessss good start i say

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Stylist's concept drawings always showed cars with way lower rooflines and lower stance than what the actual cars rolled off the assembly-lines with, because of product engineers requirements, for instance the driver should have enough overhead clearance to wear a hat, etc. This car is going to be way closer to the styling department's concept than it was. It's going to look great!

[@John-js3md]

Sweet car oh yeah

[@donwiley1055]

That's why they call him bad Chad if it's an inch off he'll make it work if it's a whole half an inch he going to make it work make it look good because they call them bad Chad love what you doing my brother keep up the good work

[@CliffWNeves]

There's gonna be several different cuts sections out of the rear part of the roof several different angles in sections. In order to get that the line upside doesn't become too short. You might have to section the middle of the rough to to keep the length correct.

[@anthonybugge5220]

A plan in writing is always a good start 😆

[@jolawobiz]

Watching you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 UK

[@barriecollins6838]

Chad and jolene 8 inches is some hair cut are you going to be able to see out the window. Your all doing a fantastic job i can't wait to see what you can do with it. Keep up the great work all of you 👍 👏

[@richardjennex6583]

Good evening everyone hope you’re all doing well

[@markharris3785]

This is the best thing to see you doing! Chopping out 8 inches Wow that's a huge cut!!

[@royalbertson7260]

The windshield is on a sharp angle. If you cut 8 inches of metal out the front post, the roof will only come down about 6 1/2 inches straight down. Sure would like to spend a day with you!!!!!

[@jameshenjum7219]

Why do you have Hitlers picture hanging on your brick wall?

[@jrsnider3621]

Hey Chad your next project let Jolene design it I would love to see her creative

[@RichardFrye-r7d]

Great work

[@mikepaulson6207]

A squared (vertical) plus B squared (horizontal) =C squared (angled)

[@curtisstowers1508]

Takes me back to the mid 60's when my Dad did a little trading and about 10 silver dollars and bought me my first car a 1950 ford. Many fond memories of he and I working on it. My 50 ford is gone along with Mom & Dad but I would love to own another one

[@rodsacreage7218]

Oooh the suspense!!!

[@NickDanger1957]

He has almost used a roll of tape so far

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

At the beginning of every build that bad, Chad does there’s always a handful of people who think they know everything and start criticizing. That gets really old, and I freaking hate it !! Bad Chad probably chops cars in his sleep and does fantastic work so if you’re one of the criticize, get a life already.

[@ggordon4127]

Dueling grinders. 😊

[@johnpaulson9700]

Ya. Baby let do this! What about Root Beer brown. Or a Dark Cherry red 37:12