How To: Chopping Model A Roadster Windshield Posts

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Nice work there again! That jig sure was a good idea. 5,5 inches is a lot for chopping something like that, but the customer is always right, they say...

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah it was a lot, not sure I’d go that crazy myself

[@chuckstith838]

That jig is a good idea. If I was chopping them I would cut just below the top " ball" and measure up from the bottom to your 5 1/2 inch and weld it. No widening or narrowing. The stanshion would be wider at the top but that's fine.

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah that way would work too apples to oranges I guess

[@michaelguinn5736]

Afternoon Travis, the jig idea is the way to go, I'm a huge believer in them... with all of the laying out & hole drilling you do a height gage would do you well, I need one...I am very fortunate, I have machine shop access when ever I need it, only problem it requires a large lunch box(Lol)..

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah that would help, maybe use another hole in the center as a height gauge.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

The jig was a fantastic idea. Welding the upper post directly to the bottom definitely looks way better than cutting it through the center and trying to blend the two transitions. Great job!

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah everyone seems to think cutting through the center is the way to go. I don’t think so anymore

[@cowfrank]

Carters Auto restyling sent me, love your channel.

[@frosteone1670]

Like your thought process, make a jig heavy enough to not bend, fits original and adjustable for any length. Finished job looks great! When labeling I tend to leave the vowels out ie: wndshld pst instead of windshield post

[@joewolf4483]

Did enjoy the content....always interesting and informative as usual..... keep em comming....

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job Travis

[@brianknight4595]

Hi Travis making a simple jig ! And how effective ! Come on mate please give us MORE AND MORE !

[@RACGARAGE]

I’ll try my best! It’s hard to think of tips

[@bobgaylord8883]

Great job, but I think to short. As long as your customer is happy, that's all that matters.

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah too short for me. But I think it’ll look cool for what he’s after

[@georgeezzell4474]

Looks great, making a jig really seems the way to go. Thanks for teaching me some new tricks.

[@floridian7143]

Nice clean work! Thanks for sharing!

[@davecochran7324]

Nice jig held it real tight and the results were Amazing Well Done and Yea they are small

[@RACGARAGE]

Very small 😂

[@slowshop]

Beautiful work! I have to do the same soon, but on 28-29 stanchions.

[@johnmahoney2178]

We enjoy your work that’s why we come back good job as always 👀👍

[@RACGARAGE]

Thanks John!

[@johnmahoney2178]

Thank you 😎

[@harrycatrell1471]

Thanks for sharing, Travis! That was quite an experience! I loved the jig fabrication, as well. It sorta sounds like you might be doing more of those! (smile) Enjoy! Be safe! Bro Harry

[@RACGARAGE]

I do see more roadster chops in my future 😆

[@dac2250]

Excellent as always!

[@MF-rn5os]

They look good. The jig will make them easier next time

[@RACGARAGE]

For sure! Hung it up in the wall

[@chuckharris1038]

Thanks learned something from this one

[@alp9418]

Looks great Travis is that Danno's ? keep up the great work

[@RACGARAGE]

no these were for a friend of mine, haven't seen Danno's windshield or posts yet

[@prebendju]

What filler rod are you using? Are they stainles steel? Or aluminum.? Love your videos!!! Following you from norway

[@Ecosse57]

i don't understand the point of a chop that low but they came out great!

[@RACGARAGE]

Yeah its pretty useless 😂

[@billkahl1147]

What a hell of a waste of original parts. Get some repro parts to cut up. The work looks great though.

[@chuckstith838]

How do you know it's not repop ?