Full Custom Ian Roussel Rebuilds The Rear Window And Top Section Of A 1940-41 Chevy Chop Top 🤓

[@fullcustomIan]

We appreciate all the comments! Happy New Year!

[@randi-w1v]

I just saw the alien eyed rear windows for the VW. Super! Does this mean it will be 'Alien Green' painted when done??

[@markrobertson9015]

Happy new year to you two as well have a great year.

[@pouwakaruwhiu8349]

A Happy New Year Ian and Jamie stay safe and God Bless from Australia 🦘

[@waynethomas1882]

Happy New Year!!!

[@jamesjoyce6004]

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[@normanjohnson4648]

I would like to complement Jamie on her filming. In particular the muting of the sound during heavy grinding, the asking of questions and your interaction with Ian is really outstanding. The production of each new episode is getting better and better. I especially like how the both of you are opening up with a little more humor and banter. It is nice to see artists at work. Happy New Year and 100,000 subscribers is just around the corner!

[@mamaleighcase1569]

Jamie asks the questions that someone who doesn't know needs to ask. Between the both of you, this video becomes a learning experience for ANYONE. Ian and Jamie you guys are fantastic together!!!! Jamie you are doing a fantastic job with your hubby!!!! Aloha from Hawai'i, Mama Leigh

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Yep, I’ll 3rd that. G-day from Australia 🇦🇺

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you everyone!

[@garyseaton4619]

That's a sexy roofline...

[@josedelpozo7953]

Ian makes this job look like it's a walk in the park. He knows so much about everything. His designs are absolutely gems. He also seems to be so nice like always!

[@RR-tu2nb]

Something I have found helpful when laying out curved lines, is the magnetic strip from inside a refrigerator door seal. Lay it out, adjust as necessary, trace with sharpie, remove strip then cut/grind/ whatever. Your work always inspires me to try something out of my norm.

[@mixerman1]

That roofline and rear window look great. Like it was meant to be. Always waiting on more from Dr Ian and Chief Nurse Jamie

[@HunterGonzo-pg4vf]

Consider the split rear window style from early bugs.

[@janingham1823]

And the front too

[@GeneralSulla]

Bello in Chula Vista did that with a similar car. The split window hung on the wall for years. One day he turned around at the wall and said "I got an idea". It looked sweet on the car. Broke up the width of the back.

[@65cj55]

@@GeneralSulla I remember that.

[@michaelhoward-rh9mv]

Great fabrication, Ian. Jamie, you’re doing a fantastic job at directing and making sure you get a good, clean, and direct shot of what Ian is looking at.

[@d.j_cam]

15:47 Ian: "I'm definitely not going to do that" 20:23 Ian: "we're going to cut straight through here" 😂

[@fullcustomIan]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ellertorresiii1081]

Fantastic work as usual. It looks easy to fabricate but you’re the professional and expert. You are the man Ian!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you very much!

[@Just_me1776]

Unbelievable! Love how Ian just knows how that steel is going to work. Such great vision.

[@graemegaerth14]

Hi Ian and Jamie. Love your show, The body work you do is pure art, that is sitting back to visualize an end result and make it work and I take my hat off to you. It is a fortunate person who can earn a living from what they love doing and are good at it. I am an Aussie product of the 50's and grew up around cars of this ilk and people who modified them. You are setting out to emulate rodding of the 50's - 60's and I am in awe of your creations but I do have to go back the that original era and what the boys had to work with then. No MIG for starters, Panel welding was done with Oxy so distortion was the big issue to combat then lead filled and filed as 2 pack filler was years away as were 4" grinders, air and battery tools, cutting was by way of tinsnips and hacksaw. Everything was done by hand and late nights. You are what we call the real deal and an inspiration to up and coming body workers to follow a dream to create something unique. I'll keep watching as long as you keep posting.

[@fullcustomIan]

Wow! Thank you! 🙏

[@graemegaerth14]

Hi Ian, where do I find the continuation of the 41 Chev chop top. I have it up you shunting the roof panel.

[@duaneayers6117]

Ian, I like the way you change it up with your videos. You're doing a little work to each vehicle. It gives the show excitement.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@georgemakes4355]

Looking good. We are learning as you explain your method. Jamie indicated that you would need to widen the old roof section to make it work. She is learning what you are doing and anticipating your next move. Well done.

[@Mopar46]

Well, that roof profile has the perfect flow to it; car is looking better and better each episode.

[@gregabreu7346]

You are a great metal worker, you see lines that aren’t even there your 5 steps ahead of the game. Keep up the great work.

[@steadyeddie-kis]

Nice work. Loving the new shows on motor trend. Wishing you both the best in this coming year.

[@larrymarkee8277]

I think we are all satisfied, it’s looking great. Great work both of you. And a good tease with the V dub.

[@gregoryblair9810]

Watching this I had recollections of my dad welding the end of his clamp to the two pieces!

[@DonPowell-y9u]

I like the way Ian thinks . He's amazing. And Jamie is awesome she's doing a great job 👍 love it

[@The.Real.Timmii]

I learn something about metal working every episode, thank you.

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad to hear it!

[@stevetravels6160]

I always enjoy watching your metal fabricating artistry....Your studies with the old Masters show. You Da Man.

[@Friskee62]

You build your vehicles just like I use to do to my custom model cars when I was younger. Great stuff, Ian...

[@br549200]

Happy new year from Missouri kids!

[@dalebailey1844]

Last comment, I AGREE. That sound engineer Does a Great job. GIVE HER A RAISE!

[@DrVdubbin54]

Love watching all of your projects stay motivated. I hope you both have a safe and happy new year 🎉

[@JulioPena-wu2xq]

Thanks for every vídeo, God Bless both of your guyz, Happy New Year from Miami Fl 🎉

[@bwright925]

Glad to see a new video out. Great work and much respect my friend.

[@deaneads3098]

That's a good looking car the transformation is going to be 1 of a kind. I think it's really cool when you can't tell the year now thats custom....

[@dave-uf8ir]

Lookin great magical ian cheers 🥂 guys 😊

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MattSeenUFO]

Side profile looking killa man! and so fast with no trucking around

[@bfye3940]

Thank you for explaining WHY you welded the center strip in!

[@_brad_mooney_]

Happy new year, Ian & Jamie! Thanks for all the videos!

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@tillross4078]

Good Fixing Sir ,, I'm doing the same on a 48 Chevy coupe ,, digging Frank on the wall ,, and that table , dang 12 ft roller ,, a dandy for sure ,, You da Man 👍

[@shotsrodder]

Looking good 👍 nice job on the expansion of the roof 🤔 it always amazed me that most builders don’t lap weld an under strip followed by the spacer strip because as you have said it is mega strong and the chance of rust is zero if prepped correctly. Keep up the good work guys 😎

[@donlandenberg8126]

Y'all have skills beyond this Earth. Ian can move metal like no one and Jamie has that camera on lockdown. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@fullcustomIan]

Our pleasure! Thank you!

[@aceseights1739]

Happy new year Ian and Jamie stay safe, love your work. Merv from Australia

[@GinoTassoni-fg1wg]

Greetings from South Carolina.. want to wish both a happy new year! Must say one thing... the motor trend show, great work as usual. BUT...not crazy about coming back from the commercial & the project is done. I understand your under different rules! It takes US away from seeing all your fabrication skills. Makes me appreciate the U tube " OUT OF THIS WORLD"...even more. I enjoy watching everything!😉👍✌️🥳

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

beautiful lines coming together now!! love the way it seems to fall into place, and reveal more of the complete lines!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you very much!

[@ZonDog]

Love watching your prosess Ian! 😎

[@metalman065]

Thank you guys for all the hard work you put into making the videos and thank you for sharing them with us. Wishing You guys A Happy and Prosperous New Year..

[@barrysimmons5489]

Ian, I still have a mark on my right thigh where the prop came out from under the 48 Chev coupe hood as I was rough shaping the fiberglass nose job back in 57. This after the body man down the street torch welded the two halves. It was a friends we were working on it in his dad's gas station. As teens we all put a lot of work in that 48. Thus my interest in this project. I really appreciate your approach and eye for aesthetics. Again, happy I rediscovered you and am so looking forward to the ongoing progress. Appreciate the camera work and repartee...🤔⚘ Remembering the cameraman always lives...😂 Thanks so much for sharing. Trust y'all have a blessed, safe and prosperous New Year.

[@ironhead2521]

I have been watching you for years! and I love to see another person that works the way I do! my friends think I am crazy most of the time! because I see what can be ! and don't do things the proper ways! I build custom mini choppers and trikes! you are an inspiration! and I never make it through a full video, because watching you makes me want to get out in the shop and build! thanks for being weird and showing that you don't have to be a rocket scientist to build some great stuff!!

[@geoffreymills9932]

The profile looks great, almost like factory if they would have made them that cool, nice work Ian

[@davidwood1923]

Hey hey!... You're on the Home Stretch. Keep Up the Great Work.

[@LongRanger1]

I listen to you two in your shop while im working in mine. I have plenty of mc projects to keep me busy. Hahaha damn…a sawzall as a scraper. Hilarious, thanks

[@mikewilliams2072]

I am liking it so far. After some welding and snipping I think it will look good!

[@jamiekaye3680]

Mate I’ve watched you for years, this widening of the roof section is the one!

[@rolansmith9951]

You’ve got a great Mrs really interested in your work it’s quite refreshing 😊

[@jeffstephens7958]

That one is coming together looks great

[@jamesrankin9833]

Absolutely amazing to watch it transform right before your very eyes! Good stuff!

[@LeonardMagnusson]

thank you for the schooling. and for bring me along sir. have a good new years you two.

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@LeonardMagnusson]

old old dudes do not sing. may old acquaintances be for got. we sing, let remember all my friends and not be forgot at all. @@fullcustomIan

[@RileyRestorations]

Looks GREAT Ian and Jamie! It flows really well! Gangster for sure!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@fullcustomIan]

We agree!

[@RileyRestorations]

Yes 100%!

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

Things are looking great !

[@markharris3785]

That was great to see you make the roof wider!

[@d.j_cam]

the best videos on youtube!

[@dougbeasley5944]

Great video! Watching slowly getting roof to fit by following your intuition is amazing!😮😮😮

[@baileyrivers7771]

The flow of the roof looks pretty damn good

[@markrobertson9015]

It's looking choice. I used that same method on my 61 Apache truck when I widened my wheel wells 3 inches to build them into tubs.they came out really nice and straight. The roof line is coming along nicely.I guess Jamie called it on the roof huh.Take Care.

[@lindsaylavallee5012]

Well done as always … calm & collected thoughts 🙏🏽

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lindsaylavallee5012]

@@fullcustomIan can’t think of a video on your channel that I haven’t liked !! You two are a great team !!

[@MaximumDogHerder]

Cool trick with the sawsall, never would of thought of it. I like the backing brace on the split, too. Not only stronger, but I would think it makes it easier when adding the 2 inch strip.

[@MichaelMaxim-ft5sv]

Looking good..Jamie your doing a great job..and have Ian show you how to tork down a head you'll be amazed knowing what you just did

[@garywilloughby6893]

Looks fantastic

[@deanostevenson9238]

Great channel

[@lowella598]

love watching you figure things out ! I'm not a fabricator ....watching you really helps . Thank you very much!😎 JUST COOL!

[@fullcustomIan]

I appreciate that!

[@65cj55]

Looking bad ass, that layering metal technique is a good method, i've done similar when removing those aftermarket sunroofs of the 70's and sheeting the hole back in..

[@davidbohner692]

Thanks!

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you!

[@laurensmith1828]

This is awesome . Its nice to see a different method to the madness of a chop. I learned about how to chop my 41 from a guy who travels the country😅 doing classes and it just so happened the donor car was a 41.His name is Joel Davis. I did the suicide door conversion as well. Great tutorial ,thanks

[@billterry9996]

your method adds strength to the structure of the roof i like it

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad to hear that!

[@south55metal]

That's going to be a nice cruiser

[@laurensmith1828]

Great filming. Nice work Ian,cant wait to do the chop on my 41! These tips are going to make it so much easier!

[@fullcustomIan]

Great to hear!

[@howquick]

Looks great guys 👍

[@kerrykrishna]

Jamie and Ian, thanks so much for this one!

[@fullcustomIan]

Our pleasure!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Roof line is looking sweet now. Great job and thank you for explaining what you are doing as you do it. Jamies camera work is spot on.

[@fullcustomIan]

Thanks 👍

[@dougkubash8673]

A true master!! Jamie, great camera work! you were getting the camera where i would like to get my big head in to watch!

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karldownard7745]

MADDD man. The rear shape is really tight now. Super sleek. Could you put a couple of longitudinal ribs in the roof to keep the crown shape when welding the two caps together.? Looks great. 👍🇦🇺👋

[@darykoughton5473]

Love this build!

[@craigtaylor2953]

Nice project Ian

[@rand49er]

So relaxing to watch it come together. Thanks, Ian.

[@KJSvitko]

A true craftsman.

[@ronbunker5778]

I always learn a lot watching you and the trick using the saws all for descaling is brilliant!

[@mickeyholt3868]

Hello Ian@ Jamie your video is so clear like I'm there in person. Happy new year 🎉 ✨

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!!

[@crf250lguy]

I love this show Thanks you guys

[@terrancesweeney1870]

Ian and Jamie's nip and tuck show! Great job Ian with your metal fab work and Jamie with you video skills! Well done! Happy New Year to you both.

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@kevinwhite2384]

Happy New Year Jamie and Ian. Love your videos, and you both do so well in the videos and love the interaction between you both. Ian’s mastery of fabrication is so good to watch and enjoy his art work. Thank you, Kevin

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@scottfoster1083]

At the risk of repeating myself, "freakin' genius" - and I loved the Eddie Murphy/ Ralph Kramden reference: "...staaart tackin'..." 😛 👍👏

[@martinlicht1969]

Glad I found this channel. Good to watch an artist creating and sharing techniques. My Dad was a fine artist and sculptor and I miss his magic, Thanks to both you folks for sharing yours.

[@uqpmilne]

I love the questions Jamie contribute to the commentary. She ALWAYS makes exactly the same query I would want to if I was there in the shop, watching the process! Big love to you both. pm

[@fullcustomIan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brewstar58]

Ian and Jamie~ I enjoy Your show. It's less frantic than some others, You folks are a great team,imo

[@fullcustomIan]

Thank you! We are pretty relaxed people 😎😎👽👽

[@craigmay8713]

Happy new year guys . coming along nicely .👍

[@fullcustomIan]

Happy new year!

[@steveemm9245]

So this Chevy is coming along nicely everything flows perfectly welding the roof can be a real pain have you thought about using a panel bonding adhesive? A rib too reinforce the panel and bonding compound across the top seem could work well, i have a good friend 40 years as a body man in the best shop in town i have seen him use the compound to replace bedsides on picups and vans with out any chance of warping proven to work as well or better than welding at least as strong, great video as usual great to have Jamie with you helps the dialogue and im sure you enjoy having her working the camera and just being there

[@marcduthie4327]

Looking great Ian. Love the way you work. Do it your way. You are the one doing the project don't worry about the people telling you that they know better. Great projects. Thanks Marc from Australia

[@mikebordensr5358]

Looking great Ian 👍👍

[@martinjay5906]

Ian making it happen once again!!

[@willydoitbettydont9100]

That worked better than you thought. I think if you did not shudder and worry that it would not work you would have had bugga boos for sure. Just goes to show how talented this guy is. The only thing i think would work out for the across the roof weld would be to put in a strip of metal like you did the split on the panel you added. Great watch and have a Happy New Year.

[@jfig786]

Like the way you work. I was thinking you could add a couple of channel pieces on the inside of the roof seam to bolster it and hopefully avoid the dip in the middle

[@IndridCool54]

Pretty damn amazing! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@andrewwalizer8525]

Wow the shop table was clean lol

[@richsmith6952]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. ❤️😎

[@glenbaker4024]

Magnificent work and editing.

[@502days]

This is awsome stuff folks thanks for sharing