Chopping The Top on a 1933 5 Window Coupe. 250+ subscriber special!

[@tcbridges]

You must not be able to get a real job doing body work. So many work from home. You just destroyed a real classic car. Your making me so sick at what you just did I cant watch anymore

[@sanctifiedcustoms]

hey i was looking at your channel as you sound like you must do better but alas no videos to put negative comments on ...shut it !

[@joegorden9810]

Apparently you know nothing about body work. Or classic hot rod’s

[@suiciderider2784]

Well then Thomas don't watch it cause I'd sure be so sad if you got sick🤣

[@klm2395rh]

Were you breathing in the fumes from the lead work?

[@slippedknot2001]

Did you see how bad this piece of shit was before he started working on it? Also you must be unaware that the only reason cars of this era survived was because kids getting back from the war hot rodded them and let me fill you in on a little secret ( a LOT of them were chopped and channeled a lot cruder than this one) and any asshole with no skill and a big fucking mouth like you could have bought the car before he “absolutely ruined it” but they didn’t. His name is on the title. In the words of my fellow generation Z “cope, seethe, mald”

[@bigkahuna1950]

One of the best roof chops I’ve ever seen, looks factory, perfectly proportional with no weird shapes. Well done!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! That's very nice of you to say!

[@jimtarleton4993]

I have been working with cars and bikes for over 60 years, and damn few of these blogs impress me. You, son, are one skilled body man with skills that span the requirements to be called a true expert in your craft. If that was truly your first chop, you certainly have spacial insight that few possess. I only subscribe to three channels I believe are worthy to watch, and yours is one of them. Take some advice from an old man, figure out a way to make your skills fund a comfortable lifestyle, never do gratis work, and always double your estimates for your costs. I believe you will eventually be widely recognized for your work. By the way, I love your ease of TIG welding sheet metal. I am trying to attain some level of proficiency with TIG'ing sheet metal as we speak. Drives me nuts. I will part ways with one last piece of earthly advice: If it fucks, flies, floats, or feeds, rent it, don't buy it!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hi Jim, thanks for the great comment and words of wisdom! What you said about doubling estimates is very true, although I'm happy to remain largely unknown and continue flying under the radar!

[@markhorrell9213]

Love your dry piss taking sense of humour too.

[@awakeariseandwatch5976]

That was absolutely fantastic your are the best I have ever seen and I have been around some of the best in 40 years of rubbing shoulders with body workers. God bless

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@justkartbuilds4710]

Finally! The correct shape for a chopped rear window 14:10 ! What do people not understand about a continuing profile? Two thumbs up.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks I'm glad you like it!

[@texnaidoo3747]

Lead filling body work is actually very rare. It's old school. Your workmanship is excellent and yr full welding is perfect. Great job.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! Yeah these days lead is very expensive so there's not many people doing it anymore.

[@Skeet8691]

You absolutely nailed that chop! The proportions are great, and your method maintained so much of the original top shape that it looks like a factory built car. I've subscribed and will be following your work. You are a true craftsman! After seeing what the car looked like when you got it, I am blown away by your skills and tenacity! Not many people would even attempt to salvage what you started with!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Wow thank you for the kind words and thanks for subscribing and following along!

[@buckroger5850]

Not many people could do a chop top, but Kyle is a master at it ! My friend take a chill pill and relax 😊

[@805ROADKING]

Excellent job Bud!! Really enjoy watching your work, I've been a Bodyman for over 50 years!! Its nice to see something done right!! Congrats on the 250 Subs, Welcome to the Club!!☺

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Wow thanks, I take that as quite a compliment coming from someone with over 50 years experience! I'm still very much an amateur haha!

[@mookieandme2137]

4k subs in a month. That's awesome

[@georgefallen1577]

You did one hell of good chop there. Looks great. You can be proud of that work.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, that's very nice of you to say!

[@TheDocrock100]

I have seen a lot of chops and this is an outstanding job. Not to short and you can still get in it and drive it. In my opinion, you do some of the finest metal work I have seen

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Wow thank you for the kind words!

[@19dd57chv]

This is an extremely well executed chop! The proportions are perfect, way better than the original look! Very impressed to see the lead work too. Just subscribed the other day. I'll be watching for more of your impressive work.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you for the nice comment and thanks for subscribing! Hope the other videos aren't too disappointing!

[@RS-qp4bp]

Nice job. I did a frame off resto on my Chevy it's been in the family since 1962. The only thing I regret is not chopping the roof. I guess it's never too late to chop it. You've got great skills. You sir, are a master craftsman.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! I like them unchopped too, but this one was rough enough that I didn't feel bad about cutting it up

[@curbmassa]

I watch quite a few more popular channels but yours has quietly become my favorite due to the focus on the work without half a dozen onlookers, dry humor and cats, of course. Starting your 18' of welding at 9:00PM on a Sunday night says it all.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you're enjoying the show!

[@williamroellejr1303]

I've watched a ton of videos and people chopping tops, no one ever had the balls or knowledge to lead fill like you. You are a true artist. Well done on your chop.

[@tonywilkes1781]

Looks excellent, you make bodywork look so easy, the sign of a good tradesmen 👍

[@EvilChuckie]

I haven't done any lead work in over 30 years, nice to see you use it, well done its a lost art.

[@brdnsky6417]

Finished product is like it never happened. Looks good as if the factory did that way. Good job Ronnie.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you very much, that's kind of the look I was going for!

[@IowaMercMan]

I’m kinda surprised you could make this work, with the wood still in the b pillars and doors! Chop looks fantastic!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@MervTen-ms8bd]

Looks fantastic great job i noticed chad said he was first to chop a 5 window coupe with out cutting roof but i see he must watched your video cause he did very similar its amazing that u tube pops up these old videos when someone puts one up good craftsmanship

[@kurtisroden3285]

So it's the old master body man routine eh? Damn fine work. Thanks for helping to take the mystery out of this sort of work for us. Thanks for not adding music to the vid.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! Yeah, I figured people could choose their own music to play in the background haha.

[@richardreynolds9177]

Finally..... someone that knows how to do real body work. No plastic shit!!!!!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thank you!

[@deweybell3529]

You are a true metal man

[@Rev.nighthawk..pjred1984]

Well there is a double edged sword on this build I love me a factory classic but the chopped lead sleds are also great this chop is one of the best and still shows a respect to classic and hot rodders

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you, I love the classics too, but this one was too far gone to restore.

[@peterlawson1553]

Hi found your Chanel a few days ago and can't stop watching. Not only do you have great metalwork and welding ability you also have a great eye for design as well . congratulations on a job well done.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hi Peter, thank you for the kind words. I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying this type of thing!

[@rogerfrancis65]

Thats amazing for your first roof chop, looks really good, super clean.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha unfortunately it's not my first chop so it's really not amazing...although I still have no idea what I'm doing! Thanks for watching!

[@williambobb6844]

Same as the one below this one. I've watched a few and at first I thought you were going about it wrong, but I was wrong . Beauty.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I usually go about everything the wrong way haha. Thanks for watching!

[@gymshoe7123]

Mister, you are a genius in a class of your own! I just watched a master class in creativity, skill! Love your jacket on fire!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!!!

[@jiminycricket2230]

That chop is world class 100%!! Cold War motors is keeping good company I see. Scott does the same thing with rotten field cars. That car was a HEAP when it came in and look at it now!! BRAVO!! I never heard of you until Scott mentioned you. What a treat to see the stuff you do sir. You're at 10 000 subs now I see. So much for the hundred you mentioned in the video 8 months ago. 😆🤣😂 Oh!! I Love the use of lead!! I was a welder for a couple decades and I'd love a bit if a tutorial next time you smear some of that crap around. Cheers sir!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for the kind words! I did a tutorial on lead in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIO8gpiVaKmij8k

[@crustycars7894]

I subscribed from Scott at Coldwarmotors suggesting it’s a good thing. It’s a tasteful chop, fixing a wreck gives you more of a open book. But now it’s definitely not a wreck so I’m looking forward to see how you finish it.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I figured the car was rough enough that I couldn't possibly make it any worse!

[@EdOfTheNorth]

You convinced me to subscribe the instant you threw away the bondo and started leading. That there is one very professionally chopped 33. Very impressive craftsmanship! Exodus 31:1-5 certainly comes to mind watching you at work. It is certainly my pleasure to watch. Thank you for posting.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hi Ed! Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate you watching and subscribing!

[@MagnaMachineWorks]

I am impressed. Excellent job on chopping this car and keeping the proportions just right. That back window was well executed. I signed up to get notifications to see more of that!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks I'm glad you like it! Thank you for signing up too!

[@alanpaulick7815]

Genuine guy doing a genuine roof chop = a genius guy. Thanks for sharing your video 📹 😊

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks very much for watching!

[@IrenESorius]

Thanks for sharing Kyle,, 👍‍‍😎👍‍‍

[@Dominolittle]

Great share. Carry on . Worked the metal almost 50 years then the respiratory issues started . This work is a challenge. Positive vibes sent.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Timothy! This type of work definitely takes its toll on the body!

[@johnfederkeil9211]

That chop looks absolutely amazing! You are an incredible fabricator! Keep up the good work. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@larrykroger3100]

just subbed... love the low key approach and no shitty music playing in the background...

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks I appreciate it! I figured people could just play their own crappy music in the silent parts haha.

[@ppeteking8999]

AGRREE!!!!

[@briansutton7764]

I myself do many trades in construction. And I'll say this, when you're in the grove, go for it. But when you're exhausted it's usually best to walk away. Great job Kyle!

[@bigbass421]

Scott said his viewers should subscribe.. I just did. Watching this, I'm in awe... you are blessed with skills, beautiful work!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Dave! That's very kind of you to say!

[@bigbass421]

@@CarterAutoRestyling I'm a Luthier, and stringed instrument repairman.. I completely understand the entire process, in doing the work you do. I've also dabbled in body work. I decided to stick with guitars and basses! Those mid thirties cars- especially five windows, look killer with that exact amount of chop. And a fenderless one with a 392 hemi and zoomies, is perhaps the most bitchin' ride there is. And, unlike some other You Tube fabricators, you are using lead. That's awesome. Glad to see you with a respirator when you are doing so. I'll be watching your videos, and thanks for filming these! Cheers from Reno, Nevada.

[@MadMotorDoc]

Excellent Job, I did a 34 chevy but removed all the wood & replaced with metal, started with same condition body you have . One piece at a time , Loved the led work. More ways to cut them than traditional , Awesome skill !!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Yeah replacing all the wood with metal is one of the next things on the list for this car. Thanks for the comment I always enjoy hearing from other early Chevy enthusiasts!

[@onehot57]

For someone who don’t know what they are doing,your doing one hell of nice job son!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@darylbarrett2912]

I have been with early model Chevys since 1979 I have chop a few in my days and dude that's a great beautiful chop

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks! Always great to hear from another early Chevy enthusiast!

[@marylandhardwoodconcepts7672]

You rolled outta that jalopy like you were homeless looking for a meal and then commenced to do some really nice body work ........... You rocked it NICE WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like your style - subbed

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I'm still looking for a meal...haha Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@TwoFeathersFarm]

Thank you for your service sir and for keeping junk out of the scrapyards and in people’s driveways where it belongs.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I'm happy to do my part to keep these old eyesores visible to the public!

[@allanrichards3752]

I've just caught up with you and subscribed. Your doing very nice work and the car is looking superb considering the state it was in when you got it. Its nice to see a more measured approach rather than videos where people just seem to be buzzing stuff together without any real intention of hitting a high std of finish.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bondodon1849]

Absolutely beautiful work!! Always enjoy your channel!

[@idigdaytona4478]

I have always wanted to do one. I always heard to cut it into four , do the corners and fill the middle . Yours came out nice . Well done .

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you, chops are a lot of fun!

[@larrymarkee8277]

And most people say “ Get the lead out” but not you. Well done. With the quality work you do, it’s time to up your prices.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hope you hit "500" subscribers soon, since that coat will not be warm enough for the Saskatewan winters! Good tutorial on how to slice and dice that roof! I am so wanting to buy a welder and weld something! Thanks Kyle!

[@bigbass421]

Just wanted to watch this again.... Beautiful work, by a true master. Very impressive.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for the rewatch!

[@rogerpence]

Screw the haters! I think it looks great! I'm sure that Gene Winfield would be very proud.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you. Gene Winfield is the master!

[@RACGARAGE]

Why do all the small channels do better quality work than the big ones? What gives? Who’s subscribing to these hacks? Great work brother! I need to get me some leading tools!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks! I can understand why no one wants to watch my videos, this is just something I tried for fun so it's not exactly high class entertainment haha. What I don't understand is why your channel doesn't have 100k+ subscribers, you do outstanding work and your videos are actually entertaining and helpful. I think part of the problem is that KZbin has become the very thing it was intended to replace (television). It's all about quantity over quality, so the algorithm promotes content that it thinks will have the widest appeal, which is usually videos about doing things the cheap, fast and easy way.

[@RACGARAGE]

@@CarterAutoRestyling Thanks brother! You hit the nail on the head. You can do shitty work but if you have Personality it gets all the views

[@stevenwarner7823]

CWM sent me to your channel. I really enjoy your understated attitude and off the scale skills. Thanks so much and my suggestion is for you to not change a thing. Cheers

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Steven! The goal is to keep the videos the same, but tweak a few things behind the scenes to make them more viewer friendly.

[@MartsGarage]

It came out really well. Very impressive. I especially like the door filler with the welding rods and the fact that you showed the lead being worked. Great stuff. Mart in England.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you Mart!

[@tonynightingale4400]

Excellent workmanship and great lead loading skill shown ....❤ From UK.

[@hgbarnes1584]

WOW! That's impressive. Thanks.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!!!

[@edhawk4737]

I will saw I have never seen a roof chopped like that. I just randomly found this video, You have a good eye to pick up the details to make this work. Nice job!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hey thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@geoffreymills9932]

I enjoy watching this one over and over again, if I ever find one of those coupes, you'll be getting a new message from me, lol, what a fantastic looking job you've done on that one.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for rewatching my old garbage videos! I'd love to do another chop video when the right car comes along.

[@thestreets5206]

It is truly a pleasure to watch someone do the job properly for once 👌👌👌

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!!!

[@Smitoons]

I love the way the windows look. All the shapes fit together right. Really nice work!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@4TheMotorist]

2 things..... Love how you moved the 35 out of harms way and the lead wiping you did. Awesome job dude. I just subbed.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianbusbea8960]

Lol I guess I’ve got a convertible now!!! Thanks for the video you do some of the best work I’ve ever seen!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@benchman1351]

Excellent as always, I check every day for your vids, you would be worth 35.00 hr all day long. I love the humor we would get along very well and cats usuall like me instantly. Great job do not quit making your vids.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for continuing to watch this stuff, cats are good judges of character!

[@10secterror]

Nice, I chopped my 33 Chev 5 window 3-1/2 on the A pillar, and 3-1/4 on the rear. Windows came out straight. Filled the roof with piece of 55 Chev car roof. Same crown of front of car.😊

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Cool!

[@bartcomeau2855]

Great job

[@paulhedman7387]

This one looks great. I use to have a jacket just like yours.

[@geoffreymills9932]

You just keep getting better every time I watch this,, awesome job Kyle 👏

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Jeff. I need to chop something else soon!

[@glenncampbell9126]

If that was your first chop you did an extraordinary job. If it was not your first, you did a great job.

[@biglakehotrods381]

Nice work and the chop is spot on height wise..

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I'm glad to hear I didn't mess it up too badly haha!

[@nigelmeikle5019]

Love your work, pleasure to see a true craftsman carry out such high quality work. Thankyou for taking the time to make this video and share it with us all.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks very much for taking the time to watch!

[@ianwright40]

You could make a living doing this. I am in awe of your skills. So far away from technical and much more toward craft. I don't know your background or your skill-set but your craft skills are first class. Hope 2022 was a successful year for you, almost 13k subs..... And wishing you every success is 23.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Ian!

[@scottcates]

Nice chop...that back window turned out nice. I'm jealous of your TIG and MIG skills.

[@Sport--willow]

Good Craftsmanship skill right there! Roof chop looks real good!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@herbertgray7980]

Wow what a nice job. And Lead too!!

[@mikeguilbeau3940]

What a great job. Scott from Cold war motors. sent me over here. I enjoyed watching your work as well as his you guys are artist .

[@garykrause5870]

I am no body man, but your work looks awesome, good looking body style. Thanks for sharing.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for watching! Yeah these early Chevys are cool looking cars

[@erbthatsright1103]

I’m from the future… you will have almost 50k subscribers in the late part of August 2024! Keep up the amazing work!

[@matthewfocke5360]

Carter, you do have amazing talent working in metal. Your clowning around in some videos brings the "Ol teacher in me out...I enjoy a good laugh. It's obvious, you do too! I taught Art. I bet you took a few classes in that subject, back in the day. Thanks for your humor. It's obvious with your shirt, you are going from Rags-to-Riches. Cheers.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for the kind words! Pretty sure I almost failed high school art class, my clay sculpture of a bird looked more like an ash tray.

[@MyLife-lg6tg]

That's some good looking body work there, Carter! Dan S. from Michigan & Texas

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@GBray]

You make it look so easy. Good job 👍

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@unclesheavy769]

Awsome work. Nice to see the led work also. Greetz from the Netherlands

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@rickhettwer854]

Very nice quallity work. Keep it up my friend.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@anthonysinclair5721]

I don't think the old car stood much of a chance of living again until you got ahold of it!👍😎

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Well I probably couldn't have made it much worse!

[@DGN1945]

Beautiful job friend, I loved every minute watching you do this job excellent work.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Love your metal work abilities, Im going to start following you.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertbarkey3194]

Omg you do it the Right way n the old school way now that's Amazing to see

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!!!

[@MultiHotrod74]

Dang, dude, you have skills that just aren't taught anymore. Nice work on the chop. I've watched a couple of your other videos, I'd like to buy a vehicle that someone like you has done the basics on before I get it.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@williamharring4821]

That back window .... Awesome more work almost always means better job and looks

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, sometimes more work comes back to haunt me, but it's nice when everything turns out!

[@danhodgkiss9798]

Awsome work. This car is coming out badass. Nice to see the led work also.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@SHENDOH]

Brilliant chop!!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@beealzebub4338]

Excellent chop. I hope you are keeping the six cylinder engine with the build. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks. 👍😎

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! I'm hoping it ends up with a hopped up 235 or 261 straight 6. The engine that was sitting in it is unfortunately ruined beyond repair.

[@davidgreen9663]

Amazing craftsmanship ! Thanks for sharing your work !

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks David!

[@albertdehn8381]

Love the old lead work

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I enjoy working with lead, but it's expensive!

[@harleydavidson4404]

Excellent work

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@kenswitzer4133]

SLICK my friend. Many people try chips without the results you have here. Appreciate the videos you give us and the time you put into the making editing etc. I have a 48 Chevy stylemaster sedan I am contemplating how to chop the top. Thanks for the ideas👍👍👍👍😁👌✌️🇺🇸💥

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks and good luck with your Chevy, those are sweet cars!

[@valuepack2]

Damn, dude. I never could visualize where to cut without ruining all the compound curves, then it's all foreign language to me. Well done! Came from CWM, weird to see more than one channel with a positive comment section, hahaha!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! I'm very fortunate to have a small, but excellent audience. Some of the other channels I watch get bombarded with hatred and idiotic comments, so I'm happy that whatever I'm doing here is attracting good people!

[@larrymanaro3972]

you did an awsome job,,, and not a lot of cutting too,,,,,,, great job,,,,,,,,, from a fellow customizer,,,Larry Manaro

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you Larry!

[@danielburke4113]

Damn...that's a nice old coupe. 5 windows have the look!👍

[@JoseMartinez-k5u]

superb and beautiful job

[@gregadams51]

I'm enjoying watching you craft new body lines .Scott from Coldwar sent me over and I'm glad he did keep it up nice job .

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks and welcome!