EP2 of How to Chop a top on a 1950 mercury or How to ruin a perfectly good car.

Episode 2 chopping the roof on a 1950 mercury. conversion from 4-door to 2 door Kustom
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[@eddonovan8733]

I just seen the best tool a man can have. A brain. We don t need every expensive tool out there to build quality hot rods. Car looks awesome. Great job.

[@gavinehringer4341]

Kewl. I always wondered how they chopped these old cars. This is a masterclass in how it was/is done!

[@daleolson3506]

Thank you for not adding music 👍

[@gregs.7963]

Spent my entire working career in the sheet metal layout / fabrication industry and can spot a "pro" with just a few minutes of observation. A true pleasure watching you work. You become one with the metal, and that's what makes it work.

[@steveveness3829]

Yes indeed. Another man with coachbuilding skills. Thumbs up from West Australia😉👍👍

[@milla698]

I just enjoy watching good fabrication, some guys are so talented 🎉

[@wrenchmanhotrods1247]

It is wonderful to see a craftsman at work . That will be one beautiful car when done .

[@jefflevoir6127]

Absolutely fantastic craftsmanship. No corners cut. Beautiful attention to detail. 👍👍

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@vitosanto3874]

I’m 82 years old ,started doing Body Work in 1957 was pretty good ,I can’t hold a candle to this guy .

[@howquick]

Thanks for taking the time to show this. Love watching a master craftsman at work 👌

[@johnkelly6942]

If you decide you don’t like the car I’ll be MORE than happy to take it off your hands! Outstanding job on the chop!

[@jamesmoon8947]

WOW, I've seen some chop's in my day but you!!! Are the Dog's Bollocks.Well done that Man.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks man

[@garymccord4277]

Cannot believe how great your sheet metal talents are Great video. Keep em coming

[@laurensmith1828]

Great work ,it was an honor witnessing you and your craft. Thanks

[@Theoldironworkshop]

It's my pleasure.

[@PaulyGood-d6q]

i Love the shot of the Coupe in the snow. Chopping one of those was my first custom project ever in 1997 at 17yrs old. You could pick those coupes up for under a $1,000 all day long then. I let all my skills and knowledge sit on idle after high school to focus on my career. For over 20yrs of someone telling me what to do for a great pay and benefits. You are really helping me decide to hang it up and retire. I think im going to start a full blown shop where only I work and maybe a Super HoT and Sexy lady to answer the and make appointments . I still have a ton of my tools, English wheel, tig welder, DA sanders, paint guns, hammers and dollys, bead Roller. Everything looks TiTs, tear the bone out of it!!!!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Hell yeah. Sounds like a plan. Do it, you only live once

[@jeremyvandusen3570]

Bro 23 years of building hot rods and I have to say I'm simply amazed. Talented is an understatement. Love the metal and it will become what you imagine!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Wow, thank you!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Wow you are a very skilled man I can watch you work all day .

[@jansondiamond4750]

I'm building a 55 caddy coupe de ville and watching you is just an inspiration and an absolute pleasure to watch thankyou from Derby England 🇬🇧

[@TheBenny808]

My god this guy needs his own show.

[@cameronsmith8730]

Awesome video man really really nice work thanks for sharing your craft.To all the young punters watching this vid take note how slow and steady Baron is.Cheers from Australia

[@Zaze09]

Good stuff. I like that your videos show a little fab action, and technique, then fast forwards to see end product. I also like how you show the individual steps and tricks. I look forward to seeing more

[@perbhjlund1765]

Hi really nice work. I myself am a bodybuilder from the old school. Where fiberglass and other fillers were not invented. Where brass and tin were used. AND it places great demands on the design of parts that are manufactured. So it's nice to see someone making video about what craftsmanship is. Again great work Many greetings from Denmark

[@od1452]

I'm not an expert but it's clear you know what you are doing. I like it. Looking foward to the finish.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you. I’m just a good guesser

[@BillyBob-tt7hy]

Great chop, lots of work, great plan.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you

[@thomaswhite3831]

Nice work right there . Good job .

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Handbuilt1]

Looking good

[@monstersandmadmen]

Great video, very insightful. Thanks for not adding music!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Glad you liked it! This was one of the first videos I did. Learning editing is a challenge for sure.

[@mcy1122]

The care and craftsmanship is impressive. It’s great to see car work that has an eye to detail and talent so I subscribed (even if I don’t “get it” when it comes to chopping cars). The flow of the roof to rear trunk deck is masterful! Thanks for the great content.

[@RevengeCustomPaintCo]

This is awesome!! Every other four-door-to-two-door conversion I’ve seen usually utilizes the quarters and doors off of a two door car. I love that this is all from the four door you started with. Well done!!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you

[@dgadver]

Wow! You have a great eye for making the car look like it was chopped when it came out of the factory. So impressive!!! Might have to have you come down to Florida when I retire to escape those winters!

[@truthbetold3931]

Great to watch a true craftsman at his trade, thank you for making this video.

[@donnieslaughter764]

Awsome guidance very Inspirational chad is a good teacher and motivater

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Chad?

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Man your skills are unbelievable i can watch you work all day your channel mike bello and karl fisher or my favorite metal men on you tube i worked as a painter in bòdy shop for close to 40 years and yall are some of the best ive seen thanks for the video.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Man that’s quite a compliment considering both Mike and Karl are professionals and I’m just some air conditioning mechanic living a dream on the weekend.

[@driller78]

You guys are awesome... I would enjoy you guys revealing one of your projects. I know you don't want to but it's a way to enjoy all the hours people have watched and supported you cool and beautiful people 💜

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you. Maybe one day.

[@davecochran7324]

Nicely Done Please keep the show flowing your sense of style and work is Amazing

[@tombrenes2411]

Awesome content Love all the hard work Crazy fab skills

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks

[@rand49er]

Love the profile of the car at the end of the video. Very enjoyable to watch you work. Thanks.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@ness126]

Bellissima macchina. Grandissimo lavoro, sei un Ferrari, uomo che lavora il ferro. Bravo

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you

[@lencampa9049]

Wow 👍 love that LOOK N STYLE long sleek lean beautiful. 👍4 door looked nice. but 2 door is right on 😊 excellent video😊

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks

[@oldschool5007]

Those quarter windows look great. Beautiful job!

[@tombrenes2411]

My 2 cents once done I would draw custom moldings from front to rear Hire a carpenter or pro molding guy They mostly work with straight molding tell them pie cuts is ok it will be painted and wood paddy Then cast it use old spoons forks and butter knives weld bolts under them Send to polish shop

[@zdmcdonal]

Stumbled onto this video, very cool project! Love the videos, looking forward to seeing more.

[@davidr4332]

Awesome metal work man Awesome car too ..

[@fantared5263]

Your video popped up into my feed and I’m glad it did. Always a pleasure to watch someone doing it right. Subscribed.

[@stomper2582]

Looks like you are ambidextrous. Comes in handy I’m sure working with your hands. Job is so well planned. Good work.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yes, I’ve ambidextrous my whole life. Definitely not something most people pick up on.

[@stomper2582]

@@Theoldironworkshop my dad was too. Could even write with both hands. Very uncommon talent.

[@patrickpage3891]

I agree about the curves. Modern vehicles absolutely are missing those curves. Love watching you

[@Theoldironworkshop]

thank you . new cars are like jelly beans.

[@butchkuehn8048]

Amazing work! This is the kind of craftsmanship I enjoy watching. Bad Chad could learn what real art is watching your channels.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Wow, thanks!

[@justvisitingterra6459]

NICE TO SEE PEOPLE USING THE "ENGLISH KNEE" OCCASIONALLY JUST TO PERFECT THE CURVE. SATT CUSTOM.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Ha. I’ve had the English knee my whole life

[@justvisitingterra6459]

@@Theoldironworkshop Hummm, NICE WORK MATE, WATCHING WITH MUCH INTEREST, AUSTRALIA. SATT.

[@Lucky_Red_Fish]

Nice work specially on the rear window and side windows! Thanks for the share!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

I always wondered how that was done thanks 👍

[@nelsontucker4366]

Ya, Ruined ! Lol. Really nice work and a lot of it. I've been a mechanic and later a trim carpenter and I can appreciate the work and hours you've put into the customizing of this car. Hope to see the finished product.

[@martinh1262]

Descubrí en el día de hoy este video y es un trabajo majestuoso! Felicito este gran trabajo!!

[@johngrepo9976]

You're video has given me inspiration to chop my shoebox. I've made all the patterns and plans for the work..of course anything can happen..lol

[@300zxvh45]

Younger generations should watch this type of craftsmanship. Then there would be more great cars cruising around and less people queueing up for I.T jobs

[@michaelbuettner6560]

Amazing to watch

[@Theoldironworkshop]

🙌🏻

[@jimbruce3923]

A '51 chopped Merc with '54 Merc taillights is my favorite car. This '49 is going to look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@butziporsche8646]

Yeah, I thought I would have preferred it as a hardtop but the slant of the back of the door window frames running into the rear quarter windows is awesome!

[@bobbyoz8251]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@stevencoons450]

Great job...looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@norwinelizabeth7324]

Holy moly he knows what he.s doing well done😊

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thanks

[@streetsmart1164]

By the looks of it .. esthetic wise, this four into a two door conversion, is going surpass any original two door chopped Merc. Very clean workmanship.

[@davidwood1923]

This is Some Amazing Work... I Know it Will Help Me in My Builds. Thanks Again

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Glad to hear it!

[@SurviveExtinction]

I listen to Social D when I'm fabricating as well. Great vids man!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jacklioyd8571]

Looks like you've done this a time or two. I'm sure it isn't , but you make this look simple. Thanks for the feed. Jack.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

I’m just a good guesser

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

amazing work with minimal tools...you are a craftsman

[@rickbarger5161]

Nice job on that chop and turning it into a two-door really nice

[@michaelhallas6450]

Very nice work fitting and welding , alot of work goes into chopping a top.

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Insane. Old world. The only way to roll.

[@ViaAvione]

"Mommy's Little Monster!" Thank you for sharing

[@oehrlijohn3541]

Sooo coool, great jop!! Gruz from swizerland!

[@chrisconley8105]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing it!

[@michaelsteffen4887]

A copped 50 Merc is the coolest sled out there! Love the 51 Ford too! Awesome Job!

[@felipealfredodeblasiramire7091]

Gran trabajo ,toda mi admiración y respeto

[@Atlas.X9X]

Great job in this video. Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing.

[@zeitlerusmc]

You sir are one talented dude.

[@macedonianking31]

Nice work, I really enjoyed the video

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@camreed7073]

very nice work cheers

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Not a fan of chopped Mercs but this one has very nice lines and the metal work is superb. Learned something as well Thanks

[@alanpaulick7815]

Watching from sunny Hermanus South Africa 🇿🇦 awesome build and very neat work 🛠

[@atticautos484]

What a sweet car. Nice, nice work.

[@rodparker4514]

Nice work man !

[@WildBillFlysRC]

Just Subscribed, looking forward to more! very nice metalwork Baron!

[@angelotsakopoulos6085]

Awesome work, and Social D at 7:50 to boot!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

The best. Can’t wait to see social D in April with bad religion.

[@fabriciomecanico7018]

Um like do Brasil!!!! Um verdadeiro trabalho de Mestre,parabéns.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Thank you. And greetings from Texas

[@geoffreylummis2206]

Excellent 👍😎🌏🇦🇺🌞

[@thehaze1972]

deja vu @ 22:09 :-) Great video of a great project!

[@AngelRivera-to8je]

PUERTO RICO LOVE YOU VIDEOS

[@Theoldironworkshop]

🙌🏻thank you

[@jons1972]

Great work, love the music

[@robertpradella6550]

Beautiful work That thing is hot!

[@michaelpayne8102]

Great job, great video

[@chromefungus2458]

Your shop Playlist...... sounds JUST like mine.

[@robpeters5204]

Impressive work! It would have been nice to see you make the back doors into suicide door style.

[@kerrykrishna]

Old Iron, I am just watching these, I hope you have bought a wireless microphone for whatever you are doing now. This is some fab work here.

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yes, I have upgraded. I have focused my life on building cars not necessarily being a videographer. I gotta admit, it’s a bit of a challenge but working on it

[@midnighttutor]

These videos are very useful to me as I am in the process of doing something similar to my 89 Bronco. Not lowering but replacing a rusted roof with similar cut points. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on a couple questions if you have a chance to respond: - Do you think 1/2 square tubing or bar stock is adequate sleeving in the A and B pillars assuming it is properly rosette welded into both halves? - The B pillar on the bronco is about 10 inches wide and 4 inches thick. How would you cut it so that you would have a good chance of ending up with two parallel co-planar surfaces to weld? Thank you so much!

[@Theoldironworkshop]

Yes, I would say the half-inch steel will be helpful in aligning everything or the bigger the better. Typically when I cut stuff I try to use a sheet metal template and it’s just a matter taking your time cutting.

[@SteveBueche1027]

And here I was expecting some kind of failure. NOT! Most impressive Sir.

[@mikehaglund7283]

Would have loved to see a video just on extending the doors. Almost everyone just uses doors from a 2 door to start with, but some cars there are no long doors available, but you do have the back doors usually..

[@AndreLuiz-gk1mf]

what courage is my friend.

[@craigdavies4189]

Just watched your video, you do great work &😳 WOW you left your grinders safety shield on , crazy you love your hands & fingers too Lol 🤣 It seems nearly every American removes them in build shows , over here in down under 🦘 most blokes leave them because we like our hands & fingers. You do beautiful work , keep it up mate 👍🏼😉🚀🛸

[@tigertim20]

fantastic work on this. really like the format too. great balance of a little bit of explanation, and lots of how you did it. great work on the car, and the video

[@1of1RTR]

Beautiful metal work 🤙 🇺🇸

[@Innochamp]

Excellent job 👍🏻

[@stevejanka361]

I have watched your video three times today in my spare time. Is it me or does that car look better than a two door chop? It just really has a nice stance setting outside. Thanks again and take care. Good luck.