DESIGNING AND FABRICATING THE DOOR: 1949 MERCURY CABOVER

[@Mart77]

Please make a double floor, so lower area could be used for storage area for beer and suitcases like a basement.

[@JD-fx1mb]

Lower storage for a fuel, battery and luggage.

[@MB-xz1gh]

Like a old school grayhound bus

[@johnnyjayy14]

That’s what I was thinking, I thought he was going to do a two floor vehicle like those tour busses with two floors

[@royfrye2871]

It's funny how you say your bionic eye. When I was in my late 30s I developed cataracts in both of my eyes. After some time of me struggling with it( was so bad I carried a magnifying glass in my pocket to just read things) was a maintenance mechanic at a food grade production plant, My supervisor came in without me noticing him. He stood behind me watching my progress as I welded a crack in a shear plate that holds long knives. When I stopped he told me it was a hell of a nice weld but I missed the crack completely.😂. About a month later I had found a way to get lazer surgery to put new lenses in my eyes! A week later I saw perfectly, from legally blind to better than 20/20 vision. I tell people I have bionic eyes now, and they reflect light like animals eyes too!😂😂😱😁!! Rock on Chad And Jolene! Love watching ya

[@CompToyZ]

Chad my friend, you keep teasing us on how good Jolene looks. Why not share with us :)

[@TheSkinking]

Giggitty!

[@OlRider6485]

Well Chad buddy,,That is one fine job yur do,in there..I,m go,in to look at an Edsel Rag top tomorrow that needs floor pans weld,d in it..I think I am go,in to use some of yur tricks buddy..lol..I,m 63 but ya never stop learn,in...It,s cool that a young guy like you can teach an old dog like me a trick or two..Thanks for the great content here...Jolene,,Awesome job as always my dear...Hot Rods for ever..yup..See ya next time...Nova Scotia born and proud of it..Yes Sir...Kentville to be exact...Just down the road..lol..Mom was from Victoria Beach...

[@ricklucero8878]

Hello everyone looking forward to seeing how chad does the doors this should be interesting 🤔

[@ronc6249]

Chad I am liking the door shape and will be curious how you do the steps to get in and also how you're going to do the floor in the cab. It will be interesting to see how you do the interior and steering etc. I know you will make it all work but jus trying to visualize it completed. Anyway Chad great work and you're one hell of a lucky man to have Jolene, she is a great companion for you. She is beautiful, does an amazing job filming and not afraid to get her hands dirty helping you out.

[@eltonnoway5692]

Swing Away Expandable Offset Door Hinges are not typically made for automotive applications but borrowing from the design you should have no problem making your own.

[@jamespilbeam209]

Chad, take your hand & shape a "C". Then hold your thumb as a pivot point. This is a hinge that will not bind as it lifts as it pivots. Look at the rear doors on a corgi van.

[@jamespilbeam209]

Cargo

[@clintoncooper2726]

This man really know how to keep Me interested. What a great teacher/doer he describes everything. Thankyou. And stay Safe❤️🇨🇦

[@larryr8492]

As always, will be unique! Can’t wait to see how it finishes.

[@robynburacchi7861]

i wonder what color they will go hmmmmmm tuff one

[@virtuestreams2616]

Another fantastic day in the workshop with C & J: the door transition is really classy-you never cease to WOW me with your talents and skills!

[@fixinstuff9662]

I'm interested in seeing how Chad does the door seals.

[@TheFastStang]

I guess there wont be any door seal

[@fixinstuff9662]

@@TheFastStang Hopefully it won't drip on the passenger's leg, like my old Cadillac did every rainstorm.

[@johnbouwers6787]

It seems to me that the only way the door can open away from all of its edges (short of a more complicated hinge) is to have the hinge axis outside of all of the edges of the door; meaning the axis would sit on an angle if the hinge is to stay close to the car. Then... it seems best to do a suicide door with a hinge point at the bottom (as it curves way from the door) and at or near the top of the door. (Or a gullwing :) By capping the inside of the door frame one is further limited as to where the edges of the door move. IMHO Thanks Chad!

[@bruceaskin9645]

Haven't had metal in my eye since using dewalt goggles, now a year old and are still clear

[@brianf8621]

Post the model,the ones I get are yellow in 3 months. TY.

[@vwcoco]

Thanks Chad and Jolene again for yet another hour of great fabrication and filming . Hello Fina 👍

[@harpersisland]

I’d certainly be figuring out the door swing at this point.

[@ebikeliverystable]

Gull wing?

[@harpersisland]

Randy Martin yes with a simple counterweighted system to open and close rather then trying to perfect pneumatic struts that are the curse of most gullwings.

[@ebikeliverystable]

@@harpersisland or even a Lamborghini style would be worth looking in to.

[@christianmccollum1028]

Really leaning toward the swing-away hinge that was mentioned in the comments yesterday. He'll get it working either way. No doubt. 🤙

[@KhonKao]

Seeing the door sill capped is so satisfying. This thing is really coming together. Thanks for the content guys.

[@franksgarage8551]

Another glorious day! As i was loading scrap, i was making sure i didnt toss anything i could repurpose in a build. The whole time thinking about Chad’s dooryard full of treasure.

[@dannydavis1971]

💩

[@MartinMcMartin]

The best thing about automotive art, is there is no right way and no wrong way, just the artists way.

[@michaelbabella9012]

actually, it was lee majors that played steve austin, in the tv show: $6M dollar man...Lindsay wagner played jamie somers in the tv show: the bionic woman.

[@TheBinfordMan]

Maybe she identified as the Bionic Man . . never know these days ;)

[@toosunakabooma1213]

What good is a 6 million dollar arm screwed on to a two dollar shoulder? Just sayin...

[@EvilChuckie]

Chad if you try to use "Swing away door hinges" be aware that the rear (assuming that the hinge is at the front) of the door will move backwards by a considerable amount, and will hit the lower bulge! this is the reason why the Mercedes used the gull wing doors on their 1955 300SL, or the lamborghini doors were needed etc, you could try to mount the lower hinge at the wide part of the bulge, as long as you angle/align with the top hinge angle, they MUST on the same pivot line, this would possibly be the simplest method (the pivot line MUST be in line with both hinges) the other solution would be to scolloping the bottom front of the door to allow the door to open, you did "tape" this design on one of your early videos, and which I mentioned in my earlier post. Again if you would like to discuss it feel free to contact me.

[@juliewaite3718]

Hey Chad I have 4 swing away hinges. 100 bucks takes em.

[@harpersisland]

You wouldn’t want to gift them?

[@rijobaabojir2779]

@@harpersisland Why should he gift them??

[@juliewaite3718]

@@harpersisland I am I paid 150 for um.

[@juliewaite3718]

@@rijobaabojir2779 I work my ass off and nobody gifts me shit.

[@curbmassa]

@@juliewaite3718 They do in this comment section....

[@jeanpaulandre9898]

Maybe the trunk of the car should be a tool box for the truck Might be a good touch

[@biggssful]

Don’t get in a wreck with that thing. Cab mounted to a fire wall. Lol

[@philblack5936]

The cab is mounted on all 4 faces. He's essentially stacking firewall on firewall.

[@jasonellis7959]

I admire your drive and how you don’t stress or obsess over perfection all the time. Your work and it’s process is inspiring.

[@freddog5218]

theres so much blah blha i can't watch anymore.

[@shakirasyafiqothman9771]

Can't wait to see the final product.. love from malaysia !!!! 😆😆

[@shanehack871]

Love the look of the doorway. Suddenly your artistic vision is a little clearer🙂

[@DroTrebor]

Greetings! Great to watch you design and build this on the fly.

[@codycheney3401]

I'm glad you're eye's doing better. Just a quick question for you . Why didn't you put some square tubing on the edge where you are 45ing the weld for strength ? I'm sure it will be strong enough with out it but, since it's a spot you will either sit or stand on then wouldn't you want the extra strength ? Of course I am used to working with 20-22 gauge steel so I am always wanting more strength. It must be really nice to work with 18 gauge. Sorry just one more question. With the type hinge that is on the top doesn't that swing to the outside ? So unless you wanted hidden hinges which would look great too wouldn't those work for you ? I really like the headlights that you have welded on there rather than the Mercury ones that it had before. I'm really looking forward to seeing it all one color or bare steel so youo don't have the distraction and you get a better look at what it will be. Of course you can change the way you see it by stripes or even the way you could split it with a second color. I guess that's why I love working on cars so much, that is the creativity that each person can put into his/her own project. I guess that may be the reason that the RAT ROD is so popular. Have a great weekend.

[@evenfingers75]

I truly enjoy watching you teach and explain how it’s done, you are definitely a treat to watch as these creations in your head unfold before us, one video at a time!

[@fatasford]

One of my favorite parts is always saying how much you love your good looking lady and just building what you like

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

Turning mental drawings into reality 👍

[@waynelongpre6774]

Chad... Respect. You use what you have. Every tool can be repurposed. In need. I cant say enough. Your one of my must watch when settle down and watch. Ps. If you draw me for a free hat/shirt? Re draw. My gift to another loyal watcher. This daily is more then i could ask for. I would like to write a nova scotia rust to love song. Ill practice. When ready will send Jolene the sound and vid track. If anything...you personal lol listen now and then...ok send to my long haired like alot guest on your feed. He might be related to my 10 yr old me. Been fam since. He is gonna be watchin in 2 wks. Lol. His dad had side shop and us kids worked for beer and smks. 70s was a diffent time

[@waynelongpre6774]

Jim. Sry. A few beers and dinner with my kids. Ya he reminds me of that friend brother im moving in with yet again. Jim would fit well sitting with us watching your daily show. Who knows? He covers his trip? We got a room he doesn't need cost him. I bet we'd have a great convo visit. Wiil record with his agreement. of course. Love to see many more comments. It shows who is listening. Your all doing huge. Keep rockin ill keep rollin. Night chad. This was actually a good show for me. Never understood doors. Again cliff hanger. Ya ill be back tomorrow.

[@howardhall67]

I get inspired to work on my own project everytime I watch your videos. I watch them every night. Keep up the good work.

[@andrewpowellnz]

Definitely a type of swing away hinge Have a good day everyone

[@jeffmartin4132]

The door looks so good. A credit to your craft.

[@robertstrahm7259]

I truly can't get enough. Love watching you work.

[@johnboudreau6810]

Chad and Jolene , you both are a Treasure to N.S. Because of what you are doing for so many people in N.S. and the world.

[@darrylway4910]

You made that look easy,the door really interests me how that will be done. Can't wait 😊👍

[@tonyriley5233]

Thanks Chad and Jolene, for the inspiration and the enjoyment.

[@paulmiller1618]

This is easily the most enjoyable build on KZbin. I look forward to waking up and seeing a new post every morning I'm aware this will not be to everyone taste but you enthusiasm ,speed and workmanship are infectious . Thankyou and Jolene for bring enjoyment to my life. (Gulwings possibly?)

[@yvonboudreau3932]

I have said it before, it amazes me the work you can get done in an hour or so. You are a true visionary. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

[@markallison8854]

Great job. Looking forward to seeing the doors open and closing. Thanks Chad and jolene God bless you 👉❤❤❤⚘⚘⚘⚘😎😎😎😎

[@ronkpaws1]

I don't know if I have ever seen anyone fabricate parts on the fly as good as you, and talk us through the process like you do.

[@muzgray7193]

Every piece of sheet metal you put on outlines the vehicle shape better. keep up the great work :)

[@christinebornstein8239]

Excellent work on door opening today. Love your attention to detail.

[@merlottimerlotti668]

Parabens pelo trabalho. Sou do Brasil e gosto do seu trabalho.

[@mgturbo13cc]

Amazing work so inspiring

[@pdx1jmh]

It is really nice to see you in a great mood. Love it when you talk us through what you are doing. Great job.

[@josephcarpenter7193]

leaning back and feet propped up ready for a fine creative project...thank you chad and jolene

[@darylmorgan9887]

Here in Adelaide Australia we are in lockdown and the best part of the day of the day is going on You Tube and watching Bad Chad and Jolene to ease the boredom. Love watching you guys everyday on your build

[@annamues6239]

Just love your Imagination Chad and the way you design your Eclectic, Scifi Vehicles!!!

[@scottmorse5499]

really love the door openings. I can't wait to see the door operational.

[@larryeichler4161]

Your mind is creatively amazing

[@benton6160]

A very nice look to that door.

[@jayden4656]

Very suspenseful! Very entertaining! 👏

[@zenfren]

Fun to watch a project take shape!

[@StaplesandVine]

Glad you are feeling better today. Keep on truckin'.

[@sheldonbenson4510]

I always look forward to your videos to see what you are going to fabricate on the truck

[@maliiiwa]

Chad gathers thousands of people to Nova Scotia every day, the beauty of this internet.

[@earshottank22]

Addicted! Visual progress every day! Very cool to see the vision coming together!

[@cheapmike13]

Learning something new every video keep up the good work BadChad

[@andyquinlan7121]

Great job! Keeps me motivated to work on my projects!

[@garygallagher7557]

If Chad would hire two teams, one for the engine & chassis and another for finishing out the interior & paint, he could create a new custom car every three weeks.

[@paulbeckwith5981]

Another excellent video, a true craftsman!

[@frankesparza9516]

That is one of kind build & to make it all work together .with safety in mind.frank from los Angeles ,

[@heyyou7512]

Really happy to see a door opening!

[@TheStubee]

Looking great Chat, have to admire your enthusiasm. Looking forward to see what plans you have for the inside.

[@yapyapdotcom7774]

Obviously a bit more work to fashion the door area and fascinating to watch, another great stream from you both.

[@daveschneider8208]

Love how he puts all these ideas together. And Miss J is a big compliment too his work there both great together. I can only imagine there next project. Love Dave your true friend in the United States of America! God Bless you both.

[@denniscornish7052]

Chad, I commented before on the headlight/grill angles and since have run across another KZbin video that shows what I believe to be a better option for the blending of the angles between the headlights and the grille. Again, it is your project and your vision, but I thought you might like to see this KZbin slide show: 1940 Willys Cabover Slideshow 1, by Cris Boggess. Thank you again for walking us through the various stages of your build, you are a master craftsman.

[@larryr8492]

Fun watching and listening to you think out loud.

[@guinegilberto]

Parabéns. Congratulations , Muito bom. Very good , de Curitiba ,Paraná, Brasil

[@howquick]

Beautiful. Love it 👌

[@kennethlotzgesell4903]

This project is looking better every day and your creativity blow Mind way. I am working on a 1941Ford Could with short doors and I'm down to just body work and getting the doors to fit right.

[@herbertw.johnson1795]

Great job on capping off the door seal Chad. You are a true metal man for sure.

[@jimmcculloch2336]

Love watching the progress day to day

[@thomaswinacott4785]

Nice seeing you explain things . Great watching !

[@upclass7179]

If the floor is going to high. Maybe the truck bed go all the way to the front of cab with a light to use all space or indoor truck behind seats.

[@TheOldaz1]

Closing the door opening finally brings it together.

[@jimrodman2378]

Late again but try not to miss this amazing build

[@darrelldyer6681]

Fab work is like shooting pool. You always have to be thinking 3 or 4 shots ahead. 👍

[@ionedave]

Looking awesome, interesting on how to make a door opening

[@DarrenCorman]

Really enjoying this build!

[@4dnaught]

He makes it look so simple.

[@markangel8480]

You are giving us some great lessons! Thank you for the confidence!

[@DroTrebor]

The door capped off looks great

[@mccautomotiverepairdesignf8991]

Hello from Ontario Jolene and Chad i was wondering if i may pick your brain.... for quite awhile now i have been toying with an idea for a build of my own, my issue i have run into is this.... the project is based on a 40-41 chev COE like the one in the movie jeepers creepers. Now i know it is a very hard body style to find so i have decided to make my own seeing i have alot of the equipment to do so, but my issue is even when completed how would i go about registering it for the road, would it be classified as a homebuilt? FYI i just want the look of the front end the rest will be my own frame custom sleeper cab and flat deck with a Cummins 12 valve backed by a 13 speed Eaton Fuller. Ahead thank you for any input or direction you may have....Cheers!!!

[@paulroger4414]

Amazing the way you do this stuff

[@ele97735]

I look forward to 4 o’clock every day so I can sit and watch your video, I want to see how far along you get each day. Keep up the good work Chad, you are an artist.

[@hallmark2511]

Hey guy's. Really cool truck. Insert step up step😎

[@joemascioni3101]

Your fab skills are top notch! Love watching the progress. Excellent camera work too miss Jolene!

[@brezicky]

Damn another ridiculous crazy bad azz build ..always building some one off pieces of art ..I like it

[@edwardjones2748]

Having created a few small things I really appreciate all the hard work

[@reallyoldtom9352]

At the steel plant outside of Pittsburgh the motto was " safety is no accident ".

[@hitnmiss49]

This build is looking better every day. Chad and Jolene have my attention every day at 5.

[@donaldbrace272]

I really appreciate the hits on doing things such as griding in the direction of seam.

[@paulnull5389]

Happy to hear your eye is okay. Keep the build going, it is looking great!!

[@edwardbroyles9738]

What amazes me is when you see these programs on various networks that have BIG buck budgets. They have a variety of top dollar tools and equipment to produce what you are able to do with just imagination and perseverance. I certainly respect what you accomplish without the big budget!!

[@thatgumpfan5124]

This build is going to be wicked!