How To CHOP & WELD A- PILLARS On A 1939 Lincoln ZEPHYR Coupe Conversion From 4 Door

[@Harley.Davidson]

You should be brought up on charges for this level of automotive abuse! 🤬

[@MakeItKustom]

hahahahah ok but my lawyer will bring to court all the cars I've saved for many people over many years and I think he will let this slideeeeeee

[@johnmatthews2198]

😂😅

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

It’s a eLeGaNtKuStOm.

[@phatbastard2026]

Strong words from a guy that Named himself after a Harley Davidson. ( Parents couldn't come up with a name or U still trying to figure out who they are?) N probably road a Chinese pit bike until it got REPOED! Go put on your wife beater N slum at home! P.S. Hate comments still put penny's in his pocket Dunk Master! LOL

[@DuckyHunter812]

I was totally digging your original chop height for that car, but your car, your vision. It'll be spectacular any way you go.

[@fredjones1238]

with you

[@skatepunk6894]

Me too

[@B110Racer]

Yeah the original chop height was perfect for such a big car imho. But to each their own. I'm just really happy to see more Zepher progress finally. Love this project!

[@MakeItKustom]

I totally get it! I think most people are with you on that. Much more “period” Kustom

[@B110Racer]

@@MakeItKustom it's your car though man. Build it your way, it will still be awesome! Thanks for taking us along for the ride, really enjoying watching the progress 👍

[@frankschwartz7405]

Hey Karl, Glad to see you back on the Lincoln. You probably already know this but; If you drill a 1/8" hole in each of the four corners of the windshield flange, and then run a taut string though them, making an "X" in the center....when the strings touch, you'll have a flat plane. Correct A-pillar alignment. Good when it's time for glass.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

That looks really cool! Nicely done! As for the lead in the A pillar, you'll be better off to melt it all out and start over. While you can technically blend new lead into old lead, it would be very difficult to get the fresh metal tinned properly without the remains of the original lead turning into a molten mess. It's also highly likely that the factory weld seam is rusting underneath the lead, due to the tinning acid not being properly neutralized. Lead has to go over a fully welded seam that's perfectly clean. If there's any porosity in the weld or gaps in the seam the acid gets trapped and eats away at the metal below, eventually causing the lead to bubble or crack.

[@YerBrwnDogAteMyRabit]

Jesus..I read that twice and don't even have any lead or tinning in my immediate future. Good stuff.

[@bartsarton2212]

Thank you for that information. I didn't know that.

[@erniehoffer1784]

I am 76 years old. I guess old school. The chop looks great. Prefect. Did a lot of chops 69 years back.

[@larryflanigan2761]

Your talent speaks volumes, love watching You manipulate sheet metal to your will.

[@kurtludwig6962]

An idea I saw Walden use plywood in window to get visual of a chop

[@WLansdale]

Really love your channel. I learn a lot! I'm a little older, 65. (Ok... a whole lot older!!) I'm teaching myself welding and working with sheet metal. I worked a lot of hours a week and never had time to do what I wanted to do. Covid changed all that. In 2020, I got covid. I ended up in a coma for 2 months, had a stroke while I was in a coma. For five months I was in the hospital and rehab trying to learn how to walk and use my arms again. During this time I was fired from my job and went on disability. You never know what life's going to hand you. You just got to make the best of it. So I have a lot of time, not a lot of money. But, I want to learn welding and metal work and your channel is helping me. Thank you so much!

[@MakeItKustom]

wow its crazy how fast life can turn the page on you. I'm glad you were able to recover and maybe now is the time to pursue this hobby! luckily you don't need a lot of money just time and attention

[@timrussellguitar1516]

Your workmanship is impeccable Carl. Very impressive. Can’t wait to see her all done.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks 👍

[@blaineverhelle4104]

I think you nailed it. Totally awesome

[@billarroo1]

I had a 65 Thunderbird, in 1972 I chopped it 3 different times ! Finally I chopped it 5-1/8 " THE PROBLEM I didn't see was because the top is mostly flat compared to older cars with rounded roofs, that my head was hitting the roof just to see over the dash, but I liked the overall look, so I ended up removing the whole dash which was 4 inches higher than the hood.. Now I can see everything and not be banging my head on the roof.! The other problem was now it's streamlined, even with all the windows down it didn't get good air flow and was hot cruising in the summer, I made it T-tops, now it looks good and gets good ventilation., I love your channel, keep it going. Thanks

[@tommydavis537]

I really appreciate how you can see the metal moving in the time-lapse.

[@jaybird4095]

Been away all summer. Really nice explanation of the process.. I've never seen a chop done. Great workmanship.

[@chungi1614]

Karl- that chop is perfect..!!!!!! No such thing as over chopped….. perfection is in the eye of the builder…. Killing it dude….

[@kurtludwig6962]

I like your explanation and outcome looks fantastic waiting to see the rest of chop❤

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tsirron]

Yay!! Zephyr working on the roof!

[@joeretro]

Best chop video. Useful illustration of expert techniques. Thank you!

[@Group-Five-Industries]

I laughed out loud at the torture on your face deciding how much to cut, I didn't love it but it has grown on me!! Great work as usual.

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Awesome! A new Zephyr video! Keep them coming!

[@normanroberts6680]

Glad your back on this build. Hope to see more progress. 👍

[@gmansecond4103]

The best type of videos. Keep them coming.

[@TheDistur]

Not a huge chop guy but I do enjoy watching your process. You always come up with something neat.

[@davidwoodham1307]

Hi mate that looks shithot bro looking great mate I got a poming ford mk2 zephyr sedan it's been chop top 2,, and half out of the Mate full on kustom I wish I had 3 and half out of roof . But our zephyr will be full sick bro keep up the great work mate A fan from down under mate be safe bro .

[@kevinfonseca3917]

It was so nice seeing you back on your dream car.👍👍

[@geneschaffer4123]

I can so relate with not being able to make up your mind, what to do!! Sometimes I gotta stare at the thing for days! Glad I’m not alone!!

[@stephenmorgan8255]

Loving this build and your show thanks ...

[@snotrocket1142]

as soon as you chopped the second time and mocked it up, i said “hell yes!” out loud. lol. that is going to look so good! im even more excited for this build now.

[@timr.3108]

Really enjoyed how the A pillars were massaged into place. Great job Karl. I'm really keen on how you do the B pillars.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Tim!

[@bryster415]

Man thank you so much for documenting all this, much appreciated

[@richardprutz6458]

You are so good, it brings tears to my eyes- Keep up the great WORK.

[@MakeItKustom]

Wow, thank you!

[@jimallen199]

That is looking so cool looking forward to watching the transformation continue.

[@patrickharrand]

Like Gene says, " Every day is a school day". Thanks for sharing your skills Karl.👍👍❤

[@bradpage8967]

When you took that last bit out of the chop and then showed the front on view, I was going YESSSSSSS!!! THATS IT!!!! YESSS!!!

[@johnkranz4004]

Glad to see you back on the Lincoln Karl looking good

[@bennettscustomsco]

Incredible job as always! The profile is perfect. The profile was really nice prior to taking out just that little bit more, but now it’s ‘you’ the better side of just good! Love it man!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man you really helped out in the moment, deciding if I was going in the right direction! So happy

[@warrensewell8761]

Great work Karl , between Brent n yourself I’ve come to appreciate different approaches to problem resolutions.

[@AlTenEyck-dc8xd]

I'm with you so far great chop

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Chop looks super!

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

I've got to say, you've really got a good eye for body lines, I'm loving the way this build is coming, reminds me of my youth, back in the seventies. Your meticulous painstaking care really shows up in the lines when you're done. I really wish I could be there to hang out and help. Maybe someday I can "take a lesson" like you've done in the recent past. Those window posts are looking really great. Thanks for sharing all this!

[@erictaunton2183]

Karl love your show thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@RussNavara]

I freaking love it, it is going to be bad a**I love a radical chopped top. Don't stop now, it looks so cool. I can't wait to see it done. I thank you nailed it

[@brianlawrence8867]

Amazing skill levels. Beautiful to watch.

[@Macbetula-yl8wq]

Excellent workmanship, looks great 👍.😎

[@jongolob6693]

I'm excited to see you working on the zephyr again...👍

[@kennyfofo]

Karl once again I love watching your mind gymnastics to make it all come together and look great! You have hit just the right amount of CHOP!! Ken

[@casualobserver3702]

5 thumbs up on this one. Loved the time laps of fitting the posts.

[@StreetMachine18]

It's great to see you working on the Zephyr again

[@detteecker8336]

Your way of working is fantastic. I love it!

[@jackrichards1863]

The good KZbin content comes when the creator is enthusiastic about the work. Including having an exciting vision for the end game. This just such a typical good video. When Brent was building the General was another guy keen about the outcome. It's infectious 😊 . Today I'm enthusiastic about a Mercury with a top chop. 💯😁

[@daleking8529]

I enjoy all your projects, but this is my favorite! It is looking killer! Take care!

[@callumduncan6728]

excellent back on the best project in the shop , done right these are some of the classiest customs, i have no doubt you will do us proud

[@keithroute8906]

Nice job explaining how you do chops. As usual your skills and knowledge shine. That car is going to be so cool.

[@timmouchel2746]

wicked video mate. Perfect timing for me. Great to see you into this build

[@MichaelSmith-zd8cu]

Carl I yelled don't chop it any more. But after seeing your thought process and the results, it's you. That zeffer will be great. So glad you're back working on that car.

[@thomaswhite3831]

I'm happy for you to be working on the Zephyr . It is looking cool .

[@jayinmi3706]

Those pry tools are awesome. One of the best cheap tools I own...I usually use it for popping dash panels apart because it fits in between seams and doesn't flex like the plastic ones do.

[@joshm8661]

I'm sure with your talent and skills, this is gonna be one bad ass ride. I think it'll look killer.

[@longsspeed]

This is awesome. Totally motivating me to get back on my chopped Mercury!!

[@MakeItKustom]

ya man I've been catching some of your progress! keep at it!

[@60Imperial]

Looks amazing, that chop was bang on in my opinion! so good to see you back this project and looking forward to see the progress, thanks for another great video.

[@JefGlubka]

From the front, it looks like it drove straight out of the underworld. Great chop!

[@paulhedman7387]

It's great to see you back on the Zephyr....

[@terryeustice5399]

Karl good to see the Zephyr back. I was curious where you were. Remember when you got this. Looking forward to day of competition. Thank you for sharing. ❤️👍👊💯

[@lottiecooper609]

Now that's how you do a chop!!! I hope we get to see this build right til the end. That made me happier than a raccoon in a garbage can full of chicken bones!!! Well done young man!!! Thanks for sharing bro!!!

[@glendaniels4121]

As I was typing "it's perfect", Gordon Bennett's approval was mentioned. Just a glance and it's instantly correct. 👍

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Hi Karl, happy to see the Zephyr getting more love. This is going to be a cool car. I enjoy watching you work through the challenges.

[@chuckpuglia982]

Great insights into chopping a top!

[@60chevyjim]

Beautiful work on the window posts , i like how you lined them up while tacking them so they could Not move. i bought a 50 ford tudor that someone started to chop and never finished. the rear part of the roof looked to fat between the side window and the rear window. and it was missing both rear corners of the roof. so i looked at chopped shoebox fords on line until i seen the look i wanted. i moved the rear window forward 2 inches at the bottom and layed the window down some now it all flows and looks way better. i really like what you are doing with your car.

[@d.p.9005]

That looks good, right there. Yes, sirree.

[@AirfixLtd]

I love the look from the front after that cut. but . . . . . you will probable need new wiper blades! 🤔

[@michaelanderson3771]

Once again lots of very helpful insight on how to manipulate the pillars and roof top to make those joins ad sweet as possible. Great episode again Karl.

[@MrTinks01]

My grandfather did body work on the side in his garage. He used lead for every fill and panel patch.

[@viggoclausen3809]

Very nice work. I have never tried chopping a car, and is nice that you tell in details why your are doing as you are doing. Thank you 👍🏽

[@drew7767]

pumped to see work continue on this one!

[@milosmartic6603]

Love it! Glad you're back on this

[@franksgarage8551]

Sitting on friend’s patio enjoying a cup of coffee and another great video! Victoria is beautiful, getting the royal tour today. First and only chop was my buddy Kevins truck,30 years ago, so before internet. Next one is the Fargo, picking up where Brent left off. Im excited to get started! You certainly have an eye for proportion. I am looking forward to the build,and learning along the way.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks frank I'm sorry I missed ya out here!! hope you had a great trip!

[@davidbronson3800]

The top of that door frame is pretty tall. It looks like the inner shell and outer skin run parallel for an inch or so before the inner shell kicks away from the outer skin. Maybe cut that top inch out of the top of the door frame and stitch the top back together. You wouldn't have to cut as much out of the sectioned part of the door frame and in turn it would help keep the door from looking "over chopped". I think it would help keep the asthetic you're going for. Great content BTW. I'm glad I found this channel.

[@starchiefrussell4703]

Another great episode for sure, and fascinating you watch you do the chop. I'm stoked to see you back on the Lincoln.

[@MakeItKustom]

Glad you enjoy it! more coming!

[@mistress7343]

Glad to see you back on this. Chop looks gangster cool.

[@outtatime4512]

When you laid that top down on the car after the 2nd cut(chop), I just said fck yeah! You have an amazing talent and i would hang out and hand you tools just to watch you work but instead iwill have to watch you on the little screen (phone) while enjoying it all. I learn a bit about chop tops today. Been around cars all my life and met some visionaries. I just recommended your channel to a friend. 👍

[@rubenstanbrough956]

Awesome to see you back the Lincoln! Would great to see you do lead work on it, thanks for the great videos!

[@jimromero1384]

Can't get enough of the zephyr

[@joecioe8566]

My first thought was more chop might be too much chop. I also trust Jordan's thoughts and I look forward to seeing how this one comes out. Great job Karl.

[@DenisMathieu-j4m]

Karl that chop is perfect. I will look killer. I can’t wait till you get the back end sloped in.

[@wayne7983]

Great decision on the chop. I completely agree. It will have perfect flow when done. I love all the other content, but am glad to see some Zephyr content. Keep up the awsome work.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Like a Chopaholic over here, haha. Car is coming along glad to see more progress on it!

[@williammccormack6295]

Awesome chop and great manipulation of A Pillar look forward to seeing each episode Bill 1954 custom Sidestep Pickup

[@danross344]

I really like the view from the front.

[@whereswadlow44]

I used to be into the chop, but I like and appreciate the classic heights. What you have cut out of it is more than enough IMO

[@fonhollohan2908]

I think the chop is the perfect choice. You nailed it your buddy Bennet got a good eye. Your cuts are in the right places will have to eliminate some metal out of those front posts and maybe add a little for perfect alignment but your reasoning is spot on. Gonna be one sweet car when its done.. btw you did a good job on the realignment karl.

[@normanshepard5914]

you are great at this...I thought it was gonna take a lot of work to make the windshield opening look right but you made it look so easy....it gonna look great when you get done...keep at it...I learn so much from you.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot, Norman! This work as much simpler than our brains, allow it to seem until we do it

[@cypfreak]

The video weve all been waiting for 😊

[@allan9045]

I've been waiting forever for you to get back on this one. Good to see it and nice work

[@davidr4332]

That looks pretty Kool so far .

[@RyanGribble]

That's a beautiful car.

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Great work!!!

[@glennnickerson8438]

Karl: Your enthusiasm is infectious! Wherever the roof line ends up is going to be cool! A fun build and even more fun to watch!😎

[@michiganracer1181]

The zephyr is too cool!

[@garyhughes9199]

This is fun, thanks for letting me hang with ya.

[@siscokid5272]

You make it look easy, great quality of work. I'm glad I found this channel through half-ass. Keep it going I can't wait to see your results. Much respect on that low profile chop.,👍✌️

[@MakeItKustom]

thanks a lot man and welcome!

[@MikeDavies-cl2uc]

Great videos ,great content always a learning curve ,👍

[@MrAussieCrasher]

Always love the content of your videos and great to see you helping your mate who’s shop burnt down , that’s what mates do 👍🇦🇺