How To Ruin a Perfectly Good Truck. Chopping up a 1953 Chevy to build a Radical Custom

[@Durfield]

Mozart and metal work, a great combination. Who knew. Keep it up, son!

[@BudoReflex]

That door technique is magical

[@mikewatson4967]

Your Rant on Idiocy and their reactions due to their inability to simply pay attention and process the information given in totality is spot on.

[@michaelcostigan9119]

I like the classical music interludes. Thank you for sharing what you do.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@tomcoryell]

Hey Kyle, thanks for the classical music!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregkichton-ek7hn]

Loving the project and learning a lot. Great to see someone foolish enough to tackle this by themselves in a home garage. ;) Thanks Kyle

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks so much Greg! This project definitely isn't one of the better decisions I've made, but I'm glad people are enjoying it!

[@normende]

Way to go Kyle...Like it or lump it! Take it or leave it. I like it.

[@guyfuller1369]

Loved the orchestral accompaniment! This dramatic sectioning requires a portentous and heraldic background, and the Mozart was perfect. Really enjoying this build.

[@dickdaley9059]

Mozart interrupted with incessant monosyllable droning is the pinnacle of audio dyslexia. 🙉

[@guyfuller1369]

@@dickdaley9059 Auto-dyslexics of the world ni enut

[@tombob671]

You're a master Craftsman not an idiot!!

[@christianheidt5733]

Beautiful music 😀!!!

[@moparrazz3078]

Perhaps a little "Barber of Seville" would be appropriate...

[@DouglasPatac]

I am only commenting because I want to see this continue. Nice work, fun and inspiring to watch.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks! I'll keep at it for as long as I'm able to!

[@That70sChannel]

Enjoyed seeing the custom that led you astray down this rabbit hole of debauchery.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you Philip! It's been quite the rabbit hole!

[@micseph6186]

Very nice musical score added. Bravo

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@davidkimsey9591]

The paper mock-up on the fade away really brought the vision to life. What a cool ride this is going to be. I hope the videos do GREAT for your sake and ours! I want to see this finished!

[@ronpat13]

Great work! Thank you for the mockup so I have a more complete idea of your vision. Looking forward to seeing this project as it gorws, loved the classical music too. Thanks.

[@antiqueradionut]

Glad Fred Dibnah never stepped back to admire his work. Fascinated by his day job and his hobby.

[@nicholasbrown6481]

The lengths you'll go to for a joke....removing your laces. Excellent. Great choice of music btw

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Anything for a cheap laugh!

[@onceashadetree8833]

Nevermind watching Wray Schielin, I'm now into Fred Dibnah. Never heard of him.... Thank you sir for letting me see a sectioning and introducing me to Fred. Cant wait till the Chicken trucks done...👍👍👍

[@mannyR4098]

That’s badass. Love the music.

[@FlintCollinson]

You made the sectioning look easy, truck is looking good.

[@kennethstaszak9990]

Re. the classical music - Despite ypur outward appearance you really are a sophisticated man-about-town!

[@milwaukeemikee4063]

Kyle I’m just at the beginning and let me tell you spit in ! Simple is good. I won’t tell you why but in my professional experience you hit the nail right on the head! Rock on my. Either cause you either get it or you don’t you are the man! Love the classical uptake!!!!!

[@marscruz]

Thanks for the Mozart and the grinding. Art is art is art. Some is timeless and some is forgotten. Hope this one lives a long and beautiful life. I just watched Vice Grip Garage where Derek rescued and recovered a 1950 Chevy Bel Air. The rear fender flares on that are curvy and sweet. Maybe this is what you're shooting for?

[@ronnygilmore6558]

I like the music you use.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@scottwilliams997]

I gotta say.... Brother, you got skills.. Your making a huge job look easy makes me want to start collecting part to start on my 39 Ford coupe that just sitting... Keep it coming.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

You should definitely get going on the 39! I wish I had one of those!

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

You're too good of a bodyman to worry me. I haven't even watched half yet, and i know it'll be perfect to me and soso to you.more classical tunes, bravo.

[@mongrelmercury1016]

It's about time someone built a real full kustom, this is the answer to cars that are rare but too far gone for most builders great job

[@AlanG58]

Thanks!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks so much Alan!

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

Looking better everytime and that classic music adds a kind of epic vibes for the video! That was a good call to show us what you are up to with the fadeaway fenders. There will be a less why you did this and that whining after that. Keep it up!

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Kyle, I get similar comments about "at least you fell on your head so, no harm done". The cars, especially GM, of the late forties - early fifties were some of the best pieces of art. Wonderful to look at. Wish you were closer cause I'd come over just to sweep your floors to learn more! Thanks

[@65bugnut]

Thanks!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Wow thank you John! I really appreciate all you've done for this channel!

[@andygriffiths8647]

Awesome 👍 looks like you are having fun, while creating something different for you to enjoy, not just for a customer 🙂

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Is that you playing the triangle in the music? I have never called you an idiot as far as you know. Poe is one happy kitty. I'm going to have to watch this many times in slow motion. You are so far above any level I will achieve but I am learning a lot. Thank you for your time.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

That was me on the triangle! Thanks for noticing! Poe is a very good cat!

[@rickjackson3414]

Very impressive! Love your ability to getter done…….your a smart fella…….loved the way you did the doors…..actually made it easier to get door skins done as the lower part of skin was probably the worst area of the skin and you cut it off! Great work !

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@peterdiedrichsen9597]

The music was perfect. I much enjoyed watching the video. Thank you.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks!

[@countswing284]

Listening to Mozart while watching other people work is a great way to spend a Saturday. Cheers! 😎👍🛻🏁🏁

[@IrenESorius]

Intertaining! Impressive! Intriguing! Instructional! Now accompanied by all sorts of cool early Germanic Punky Rock n Roll,, 💖❤‍🔥😎🤘‍‍👍‍‍ Thank you ever so much for your time and work it takes, to share this project Maestro,, ☀🌟💖🙏💖🌟☀

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

Kyle I can see where you're going with the design and I like the ride! 🚘

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for coming along for the ride Kelly. Stay tuned for plenty of speed bumps and pot holes!

[@whittlerdave1440]

This is how it was done back in the old days is why I enjoyed what can you build trial in era if it doesn't work you try it again and you're not afraid to step out of the box

[@awakeariseandwatch5976]

Another amazing video you have such a good dry sense of humor. Very good work Kyle. God bless.

[@rockypergin2216]

How exciting. ❤❤❤. I’m scratching my head, thinking about the fade away fenders and how the doors will open!!!!?????? Can’t wait to see it evolve into something very special!

[@lindaalexander7105]

For the first time in history Carter Auto Restyling has been able to POLISH A TURD! A genius that will go down history, maybe Nobel Prize?

[@rogerpence]

This is a very cool project! Great job.

[@mikewhitley1183]

My friend you're absolutely amazing, and I really love the music, I knew there had to be more to you than just sheet metal

[@craigwcooley]

Love your choice of music!!! What a combo... LOL Thinking you should wear a Tuxedo shirt... that would round it out nicely.

[@briankarnowski5614]

Thanks for the kind words, sir. This is my favorite post so far. You made the cab section look easy, and it's not. If I recall correctly, that's pretty much the same as the "Dream Truck" was done. Been considering doing the same to mine, you have tipped the scales more towards me doing it! May have to send you more $ for wire, as you're going to use a ton. My truck is going to be built like I would have built it back in the 70's, when I was a kid, if I'd had the money then. Was going to use a MII front for disk brakes, but may not use the front out of my 50 Belair. Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration for an old, fat, metal bender like me!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you Brian!

[@chazzimoto1]

Great music selection.

[@70charger13]

I liked the way you surgically notched the cab keeping the strength and using the beads on the door for less weld warpage. The headlight bezel should look cool, blending the old with the new style. Michiel Jones is great relaxing music. Maybe get a couple of helium balloons to help you move stuff around shop.

[@rivenmotors7981]

Love it when Creative Kyle gets out to play! Brilliant work, cheers dude!

[@richardgollehon3283]

Wow. That is going to look so cool . Lots of Sciene there for sure.

[@randyu.8233]

Loved seeing how you sectioned the doors. Brilliant. But got me thinking what is involved in converting later doors to one piece glass? Just pull out the vent window and put a run chanel at the front of the door? I would watch that video if you made it for sure!

[@joewolf4483]

What a cool way to section a door ... instead of riding the elevator we were in a opera house today ... it's getting real exciting now ... I'm hooked ...

[@joekley5044]

Just keep doin' what you are doing. The God of metalwork may bless you.

[@TomHeid1]

You got this young gun!

[@kenpecora7526]

This is quite an ambitious project. You gotta love people who can't do what you do feel they know enough to criticize what you do.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

It's easy to be critical until they're standing in front of a job with tools in their hands haha. Still a lot of people watching have had great ideas so it's not all bad!

[@labrd41]

Great Project.👍👍👍

[@dinodaniel2237]

Nice video Kyle. Looking forward to seeing more on this project. All the best!

[@rugerridgefiles]

an opera window from a Lincoln roof would make a cool rear window. 👍✌

[@jmpsavescars]

Fred dibnah reference reassured me that im not the only one inspired. Proved to us all no pursuit is impossible just more of a challenge and a greater reward

[@StLouisSled]

Mozart was perfect for the Dance of the Grinder. Great job sectioning!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha Thank you!

[@Afrodizyak47]

" I'm liking it; this is fun!" Kyle I am as previously stated, well into my 70's and spent 50 years in heavy equipment and diesel mechanics, Over the past years since retirement, I have admired the skills of metal workers, body men, panel beaters and restorers. Here you are in your early 30's, doing things I can only dream about and regret the trade choice I made, but that's how life goes. It is all about passion and learning and you have both in abundance! Your shop is like my shed looks as I restore old open wheel Aussie TQ's and Formula 500 speed cars (midgets). I love watching your work and listening to and how you simply pass on your knowledge and skills to us, the unknowing, This post on how you analysed, measured and went about sectioning the body, was something I never knew how to do and the match up after the cut, was damn near perfect! Sincerely, thank you for doing and posting these.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks for the kind words Brian! I appreciate you taking the time to watch these videos!

[@that_nathan_guy]

That’s olds’ is something else! Thanks for sharing. The chicken truck will be something I’m sure! (No pressure)

[@bradynkarst7194]

Ahh man this is such a cool build! I'm building a chopped 51 gmc right now so your build gives me some motivation to get things done!

[@OldBeaters72]

Keep on truckin’ ! Very interesting project. I feel bad for Big Bird cause he’s going to get kicked to the curb with the chop and section. Hopefully there will be enough room in the bed for him to ride in

[@terrylewis8397]

You and Halfass are by a large margin my favorite channels. You guys are actually building stuff; using your imagination and skill in equal parts. What fun to watch!

[@andrewreece3861]

The Canadians have everything I want to see on KZbin. Carter, HalfAss, Fitzees Fab, Make It Kustom, Cold War Motors, Wild West Garage . Keep up the great content eh.

[@ericargo9157]

@@andrewreece3861 I watch all these guys and one more...Bennetts Customs out of Australia. Another young guy like Kyle with terrific skills and fabrication knowledge. And Jordan from Bennetts Customs is also originally from Canada.

[@fredgriego5511]

Fun to watch. I had something similar mocked in my head but fender extensions less ambitious and more like the 48 Fleetline (ends mid door). Same mock up had '39 Ford like headlights.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Gm actually did drawings of these trucks back in the 40s with the partial fade aways into the door. 39 Ford headlights would look great too!

[@mrfishbulb7187]

Fred Dibnah would be proud to see you use his lowering technique.

[@rumrunner1756]

What a great project. I was on the fence at the start, but now I can’t wait to get next week’s update. Some of my favorite channels seem to grow more slowly, and I’m not sure why. Great content every week. Big 👍

[@mana-ma-non3072]

Really liking the build, the quality, commentary and now that your a reaching a big time KZbinr, we no longer have to insert our own music 👍🏻

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thank you!

[@hobbyelectronics6630]

Carter's Hair Styling really went all out this week...even a reference to Fred Dibnah and some BBC quality classical music. The fender extension looked great. It will be interesting to see how that has to be cut to make the door open and close.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks! It's definitely going to be a challenge to make the doors work, but I wouldn't be doing it if it was easy!

[@eugenecorkery7812]

Love the heroic music some Brahms and Mozart please

[@virtuestreams2616]

Your choice of music-fantastic! During college, I studied for many hours while listening to various pieces of classical music and I still play it for my students during testing and reading moments. Cats like it too! Love the project and especially the technique.✌🏻

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you! Classical music is the only music that my cats seem to enjoy

[@scottbeil126]

Love it!! I hope to see the project to completion. Better yet, I hope to build my own truck one of these days.

[@TheDocrock100]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and vision.

[@garyk.]

Some people have selective hearing. Ignorance is bliss and there are a lot of happy people out there. I prefer to listen, watch and learn. You have excellent skills. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Gary!

[@NickDanger1957]

Bad chad could learn a lot about metal work from Kyle !

[@mcm9329]

should look very cool. The door hinge pivot point might give you dramas with the front fenders door line with the fade-aways. Love the old school approach too. staying tuned

[@normhowes2975]

Who am I kidding, I watch for the cat scenes at the end LOL Seriously I enjoy that someone is doing stuff I have more than a passing interest in doing but am smart enough to not attempt it. Lots and lots of progress this week so I am looking forward to the next video.

[@tomredmond]

Fantastic video once again. Really enjoyed the classical music you chose for it.

[@RedDFilm]

The best sectioning video I've ever seen, your attention to detail is great, nice work - keep up the good work.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you, I'll try!

[@markc9409]

I stopped 28 min into this video to say this as viewers and most of us old car and truck guys we should get this guy over a 100k subs. Why look at what he does with the same stuff we have in our garage I mean no disrespect to the guys who have all the trick stuff but Kyle fixes the metal with metal when possible and that is what most of us are trying to do I admit none of my body work is going to finish with high build and a block but watching him helps us understand how to fix what we have. I'll mind my own business love your work Kyle.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Mark!

[@GregoryBamber]

I like the way you did the doors. Makes more sense than cutting the door in half.

[@joeyleclaire]

I’m close to your age, and remember when I discovered the Rodders Journal. The cars they were covering absolutely blew my mind! You have excellent taste man

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@4eyefoxbodyfanclub625]

Good job Kyle!🤠👍

[@CurtisCooper-ws5jr]

I am still enjoying each installment of the chicken truck.I think your going to have to start paying your cat band there getting better every week thanks please keep the quality content coming 😊

[@theschwarts]

Good job! Almost ready for paint.

[@bannister556]

Cool project and impressive progress.

[@JF-wk5zo]

After watching another well know bad Canadian custom builder's videos I gotta say your skill and craftsmanship is head and shoulders above his. Love watching your work. Keep it up.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha thank you!

[@suecarbone1165]

wow i have enjoyed all your past video's but this one really floats my boat,this is the stuff i really love.....anyone can be a restorer,unbolting a panel and replacing it with another still takes talent but this is creativity at another level. i agree that people should take the time to understand what is being said before hitting the keyboard,saves a lot of agro the way you did those doors was simplicity in itself and turned a weeks work into a couplee of hours ,just wow. with all the chopping and channeling reminds of an issue i faced when i did mine that i had not thought about....till to late, the steering column.....when the car was painted and upholstery was all installed.....the steering wheel was in my lap......who would have thought. should have recessed the column up into the dash,would have saved a whole bunch of remedial work......but i bet you have already thought of that love it cheers joe

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Joe! I'll definitely be mocking up everything before final bodywork and assembly to make sure everything fits and I can drive it comfortably

[@shedbythetracks]

Gosh darn you! When you mentioned the Fred Dibnah technic, I blew hot coffee out my nose. You gota warn a guy! (I don't care who ya are.. that there was funny!) I don't want to sound like a fan-boy suck-up but I think this project could really turn out nice. Your hotrod book reminded me of the custom car books from the 50s that were in my high school library.. We almost wore the print off the pages. Cheers from the shed

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

For a guy from Iowa, it sure sounds like you had a much better education than I got. All our library had was books on useless subjects like saving the planet...

[@JackBWatkins]

You played❤ those doors like a symphony.

[@GMGarage2010]

Loving it Kyle. Awesome stuff! As you say, I was enjoying this too!

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! The Olds was way cool!!! Your first time sectioning and channeling!!! Wow!!! Nice job!!!✌️

[@gymshoe8862]

Kyle, what a satisfying episode! It's clear you were pleased with the result of the doors--me too! I think you are onto something with the classical music--we are watching the creation of art, the music seemed appropriate. What you need is a helper, an Igor who can offer a third hand or help move cumbersome objects. Ideally it would be a teenager who hates school and was interested in the project. Fifty years ago such a kid would be available but they have all been lost now. If I lived closer I might volunteer.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Having an Igor would definitely add a lot to the show! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@nicolasstanley1392]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, looking beautiful!!!

[@robames1293]

I am not a truck fan, but I can appreciate your vision and your approach which I find interesting. Do not take too seriously the comments left here, as criticism by us couch experts is not worth a pinch of cocky (cockatoo) pooh. Best wishes from Australia

[@russdavis1960]

When you said 'Intermission' my mind went right to 'The Holy Grail'.... The period correct approach using various GM parts/pieces for this Kustom is something I totally agree with. Anyone with deep pockets can put a 'bellybutton' ride together by simply ordering a ton of parts and bolting them together. In my opinion.... it takes a heck of a lot more talent, imagination, and craftsmanship to build what you are doing WITHOUT spending 10's of thousands of dollars. Keep up the great work!!!

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

Banging your head and laying it on the dash to see traffic lights. Been there! Great job, loving this series!

[@vicmabus1532]

Well. There's no turnin' back now! I find it interesting that while you and Brent (Halfass Kustoms) are doing similar projects, the approach and execution are completely different. Thanks, Kyle, for sharing this with us!

[@iambicpentameter7177]

Great music! Great bodywork! The door hinges will be interesting, maybe consider suicide doors with shaved handles?

[@karensavarese5684]

Your right ,not one of your better ideas,,,,absolutely your BEST ,yet,,,,Love it. Advance design , must be sectioned, must be done,,,,,,,,Izzy,,,,,,

[@mrdanforth3744]

This is how the Rod & Custom Dream Truck got started.