How To Chop Model A Roadster Top Irons

[@paulbadeau1855]

Did an awesome job on my top !! Just like I pictured . Love it ! Be back for a few more things. Been into cars for about 50 yrs. I know what I see when a guy does a good job. You are one of the few good fabricators my friend .

[@RACGARAGE]

Any time Paul! You’re a great guy to deal with!

[@MIKEH.777]

He did a fantastic job on that top I'm very impressed with it. God Bless 👍👍🙏🙏

[@MIKEH.777]

That was pretty sweet how you cut those bows to chop that convertible top. But it still looks like it could have came like that from the factory. You did a great job and made it look easy. 💯👍👍

[@805ROADKING]

Well done Bud!! I like the way you think on your feet without overthinking things!! That tape roof was brilliant!!☺

[@RACGARAGE]

Glad you enjoyed it. tape trick is a good one haha

[@MIKEH.777]

Right I wouldn't of thought of nothing like that. Very cool

[@robertpeeler4359]

Travis that was amazing you just jumped in on it and got it done myself I would have been too worried to try it good job my friend ☺️

[@RACGARAGE]

Thanks Rob, yeah you just have to jump in and figure things out!

[@MIKEH.777]

He made it look like he done a lot of them. lol

[@garykent5545]

Great job. Very informative .👍

[@MF-rn5os]

That chop top looks cool. But i like the Tudor more than a roadster

[@836dmar]

Great job. Might help with the sport coupe chop. That minivan seat just never works though.

[@jasonfikes9514]

Nicely done sir. That turned out great.

[@RACGARAGE]

Thanks Jason! I think so too!

[@MIKEH.777]

💯👍👍

[@michaelguinn5736]

Nice chop job!! Keep up the good work!! Be safe, God Bless!!!

[@tazgee6609]

Well young man, you did a great job on chopping a convertible top!!!! I’ve never seen that done before in my 70 years of life…..Hardtops, but never a convertible. So I’ve decided to “chop” the top of my Prius and I’m going to let “YOU” do it for me!!! What do you think about that????

[@RACGARAGE]

you and that prius.. its still a no for me hahaha

[@MIKEH.777]

💯👍

[@floridian7143]

Great job! Forget the steak knife, take an old screwdriver and grind the tip to make a scribe.

[@RACGARAGE]

I have scribes but when I said it was the closest thing I had. It was literally the closest thing within arms reach. Just had lunch! 🤣

[@MIKEH.777]

💯👍

[@Bigskyguy56]

A simple & well explained tutorial on a roadster top chop. It looks correct after it was modded. Nice work.. Stay Real. Rick

[@chuckstith838]

I like the look but don't like the top bow attached with 1 screw per side. Also the bow pertrudes too much out on the side. I like your idea of replacing the bow with a metal one. My opinion. Enjoy

[@RACGARAGE]

I understand it’s only held on loosely with 1 screw because it was only mocked up. It had to come off for the upholsterer. It won’t be finished with 1 screw on each side 🤣

[@dannychiguina3962]

Awesome 👍 job guys

[@billracine1751]

I would like to know how much the windshield frame is chopped on this deal. I have a 29 and an aftermarket set of bows that I have been messing with. Trying to get the look!

[@brenttuttle2692]

Dang man, Killing it!

[@MIKEH.777]

💯🔥

[@TheTubeTube2]

Lean and mean!

[@kurtludwig4783]

What if you wanted even more aggressive chop. Would you shorten up everything more and chop stanchions too? Your idea, please

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah I’d probably end up cutting and reworking those pieces towards the top that I talked about. And yes chop everything else more.

[@kurtludwig4783]

@@RACGARAGE thanks, just watching your engine mounting kit from ole yankee saw a poster of a nailhead head! I’m in search for a 364 or better 401 got any ideas? Did you do KZbin videos on the buick engine?

[@RACGARAGE]

@@kurtludwig4783 I have a 401 in the garage. It’s been disassembled. Have the th400 trans also. Someone I know wants to buy it but if you’re hot for it I can talk to him

[@kurtludwig4783]

@@RACGARAGE I’m very interested. I’m in Las Vegas and unfortunately freight will be a factor. I also understand the th400 may not work. Needs the two piece 4L60 to use the bell housing Centerville (Ross Martin sells

[@andybarnett5493]

Beautiful. How much has the screen been chopped ? What does the actual screen height measure? Many thanks. Andy.

[@RACGARAGE]

Don’t know I think it was 3” I don’t have the car in the shop anymore

[@joedurning3275]

Fairly new to your channel. Looks like some pretty interesting stuff you do. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@RACGARAGE]

Thanks for the sub and thank you for keeping it real Joe!

[@MIKEH.777]

He'll give it to you straight every time

[@xunchicrewx]

that kitchen knife scribe is hawt

[@RACGARAGE]

ill do it in slow mo for you next time lol

[@frao4160]

Good stuff! 👍🏁

[@RACGARAGE]

Oh yeah!

[@MIKEH.777]

💯🔥

[@ashwill117]

How much of a chop is this? Measured from windshield height?

[@RACGARAGE]

i think he had 7.5" tall windsheild. might be wrong.

[@MIKEH.777]

💯👍👍

[@Shadyworld_jazzmoney]

Can someone assist me on making a custom top im in Houston tx what shop

[@fredflintstoner596]

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[@jeandelmond8654]

👍👍👍

[@johnkelly6942]

Of course you had a Japanese “pull style” saw to cut the wood!

[@RACGARAGE]

what can I say.. I'm a craftsman! haha

[@fueladdictiongarage7048]

👍🏻.🍺 time

[@RACGARAGE]

beer time was right! had a few after this!

[@MIKEH.777]

💯👍👍

[@jeffwillmitt5764]

Can you make me a set of irons?

[@OG-TimoT]

👍🍻

[@robertwood5395]

Roadster not coupe Travis.

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah figured no one would catch it.... I was wrong!

[@MIKEH.777]

👍

[@joecool4649]

Just want to say I love your videos but could do without all the music, I have to turn it down to enjoy watching, Just my opinion.

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah it’s hard to please everyone. I try to switch it up once in a while but I just can’t do silence for the Timelapse parts

[@PlaneManHehehe]

That is not a roadster that is a Cabriolet roadsters do not have tops

[@RACGARAGE]

🤦‍♂️

[@raolhooley]

Butchers..building bogan cars