Making Coupe Doors - 1939 Lincoln Zephyr 3 Window Conversion!!

[@jenkinseric2]

Even though I am not your dad I am proud of you. The world is better for having Karl and Kristina in it.

[@turbo1438]

What a fine comment sir, hats off! 👏

[@JazzStrat781]

Awesome said 👍

[@wardnelson1305]

Fun couple to watch, learn, and laugh!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much for the support! Kristina and I are so happy to have such a great community here !

[@paulseguin1061]

I feel a group hug coming! Best comment ever!

[@ryanhigbee4713]

the hidden running boards on the zephyr is one of its best features I think, your mind set on keeping the stock look and making it an Easter egg hunt of customization is great.

[@bennettscustomsco]

Got a lot of work to do today, morning coffee and watching a 39 zephyr get cut up gets the fire going! Off to the shop with a trailer load of motivation!! Love it mate!

[@MakeItKustom]

Right on Jordan! So stoked to follow along with your single seater build!

[@flatbeavergarage7692]

nice to see someone that does things right....now bad chad would just weld the two pieces together and apply about 55 gallons of bondo and sculpt the thing instead of doing it right like you do............love your contour gauge......beautiful work as usual....

[@chrisallen9154]

Don't forget the coat hangers.

[@archiebald9500]

Miles apart geologically and .......No comparison...Keep up the awesome work..Maybe Discovery will give you and Christina your own show... Keeping it Real.

[@flatbeavergarage7692]

thanks for the time laps editing Christine....makes it so much easier to watch........makes it more professional too

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

Can’t decide which project I’m most anxious to see progress on . This and theCadillac are gonna be awesome

[@jimmccoskey8253]

Hot damn, Fridays are Zephyr days...can't come soon enough! Details, details and more details are the foundation of nearly everything. Thank you for all the precise content.

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Jay the Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 👨‍🔧MiK

[@russtuff]

Amazing work. I've barely started getting into sheet metal and I'm learning a ton from your experience.

[@MakeItKustom]

Excellent! I’m glad you are enjoying the content!

[@johnbernstein1127]

Thanks for inviting us in on this. Really cool!

[@chrisjohnson6554]

Dude " too impatient " to knock the hinge pins out , but spend hours making two doors into one !! I could watch you all day Karl

[@rogermontee8264]

Karl I believe that when this project is finished it will look like it was supposed to be a three window coupe from the factory only much nicer looking. You’re fab skills and body work are so professional. You were born to do this kind of work.your so natural at it.I love to watch you create a piece of metal into something beautiful.Karl and Kristina you are two wonderful people. Keep up the great work guy’s. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️👍👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot Roger I appreciate all the support! I can’t wait to get further along and really see what we’re getting into

[@brunocoutant4204]

Big big job on this two doors to have a simple door. You have explain this with simple words... You see what you want in your brain... And now we can see what you want to do... Bruno from France.

[@joepacheco4038]

I watched the video and my wife asked why I was shaking my head. I explained to her it was unbelievable the craftsmanship . Still can't find words to describe what I've just seen other than amazing. Can't wait till next Friday.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thank you Joe thank you so much!

[@botman9391]

Great forethought, engineering and craftsmanship throughout this segment of the build! Most EXCELLENT!!

[@ralphalvarez5465]

Karl, that door skin cut was unbelievable. I've cut enough sheet steel that I can really appreciate the skill that it takes. I really like the layout of your builds and how you explain what you are doing. I usually watch your videos at least 3 times and pick up a new tip. The best to you and Kristina.

[@MakeItKustom]

Awesome Ralph I’m so glad that you like it the way we tell it!

[@KurtClark]

This is great! The level of detail, and the number of forward steps you think of, to build these doors simply melts my brain LOL. But I'm confident they are going to look awesome when it's all done. Looking forward to watching all the steps in this project!

[@pto200]

Making a boat, that's funny. I enjoy watching you shape metal into what you want. Thank you for your videos.

[@tommyheight]

Don't be afraid to make long videos, we Love every second !

[@martintj2]

Awesome, can’t wait for Zephyr Fridays!

[@Studebomber]

I really love watching and learning from your posts! Keep up the great work! Thank you.

[@myretirementlife8731]

Beautiful job! I'm convinced that even if you messed up cutting that door, you could probably fabricate a whole new skin for it and it would be perfect.

[@MakeItKustom]

Perhaps 🤔 but that would be heartbreaking lol 😆

[@fabulousnip]

I always say that if you know how to weld, sheet metal work is like watching Bob Ross. "We don't make mistakes, we just have happy accidents."

[@alterexistence483]

See day is the best day of the week now. Can’t wait for everything you guys do, thank you!!

[@murdoc6501]

Another awesome video! The way you walk us through the process and explain everything is truly impressive. Go Karl! Keep moving forward!

[@timwarlick1565]

This Zephyr project is freaking awesome. It takes some big brass gnads to cut something like that up. But even the suicide doors alone are worth it. The chop will look badass. I'm stoked to learn more about your hydraulic Caddy suspension too and the differences between juice and airbags

[@heathenamerican8149]

These are going to be the best Friday videos. I remember Jesse James picked up a 4 door and a 2 door Zephyr and have not seen anything about them since.

[@mrbibstoo]

Really like your ideas. I'll be sitting on the edge of my chair, in anticipation of your next video!!

[@tstuart7333]

Gzz guys, again your both amazing. Karl you really are a talent. I myself in previous years and still somewhat these days I'm not afraid to cut and fabricate metal. However with limited tools/space and resources it still comes out not so bad. However friend you are totally on a very different level. Great to watch and learn form you. I myself recon no matter how good we think we are , we can all watch and learn from Karl Fisher and Christina. Great innovation.

[@WillyMcCoy50]

A lot of great ideas here. This is going to be an outstanding build!

[@unrepentantgeek]

This is soooo satisfying to watch. All the little details that you need to get right, the bits that you need to fabricate it's all so daunting to me. I'm looking forward to seeing all the fabrication, you've taught me that sheet metal isn't a scary thing, it can be made and/or modified.

[@georgeezzell4474]

It’s going to look amazing! Can’t wait to see the next step in this car, it looks killer.

[@Punk_Unkle_Guitars]

Yer not the only one geekin out about the factory hinge/handle action. Looking so sik already💪💪

[@tomcoryell]

Thanks for freely displaying your talents. Great job on the videos Kristina!

[@caymanbracpowernlight5448]

Great content Karl you got mad skillz bro shout out from the Cayman Islands

[@papawheelie5835]

Being an antique myself, and having had a bit of repair and restoration on my old frame and body, I think it's safe to say that I can speak for antique resto-mods..... This baby's gonna be sweet! You're doing her justice by taking your time and thinking through every step. Can't wait to see more episodes on the early Z-car!

[@mikewood1421]

I can NOT wait to see this one come along! My own personal project is a '93 ranger that I'm chopping, channeling, and sectioning until it mimics something like your truck there....I've never attempted this kind of stuff before so it's ALL a learning experience, and gets me in the shop and thinking. I appreciate that your videos not only show us what you've got going on, but you do an amazing job of giving us the "why" of it. Needless to say, your insights and "coaching" if you will, really take the edge out of the learning curve.

[@MakeItKustom]

So glad to hear it Mike! That’s exactly what our mission is! Demystifying customizing!

[@pete1973x]

You've got a deft touch with the tools Karl - a pleasure to watch.

[@digschopper9321]

I learn something every show. I've run into problems I fixed as best I could, now I'm seeing the same ones here,and how it Should be done. Usually alignment issues,and planning ahead. Thanks!

[@MakeItKustom]

Youre welcome! Planning and alignment is everything! Cheers

[@brianluck84]

By far the most informative and best build chanel on KZbin right now

[@Teddy65uau]

Pay check and now Make It Kustom episode every friday. My life is complete. :)

[@wayneparks5601]

I’m not going to lie, outta everything I watch on KZbin this is the one I’m most excited to watch and see how this turns out!! It’s going to be amazing! I can see this car being the one you become known for!

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

Seeing as how my favorite all time car is a 1958 Chevy, can't wait to see Kristina's car back together! Keep it up!

[@samm6570]

Karl I just want to say "You Guys Are Amazing"!!! Thank you for all the tig welding advise you've given us!!! I have watched so many different videos on welding sheet metal and have screwed up sooooo many parts I've made with my tig welding!!! I've taken your tig techniques and applied them to the work on my 35 Ford Panel Delivery & really starting to get the hang of it. At least I'm getting consistent with the tig welding!!! Thank You So Much for all you do for us amateurs on your U-Tube channel!!! You two make an awesome team!!! Thanks Again, Samm!!!

[@williamseid6137]

Love the caddy and the zephyr build. Fascinating to watch your fabrication skills

[@floridian7143]

Turning into a sweet rod! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevenoe6395]

I love that car turning a 4 door into a 2 door i think is a lot better than starting with a 2 door makes it so much cooler i love your channel keep up the great work

[@shanestuart399]

Man I think this was your best episode yet!!! So good. Stay safe and keep smiling.

[@rickmarquart3277]

I like all of your work! But I think I’m really gonna like Fridays! Thanks, guys. 👍🏼💪🏼😎

[@TheTubeTube2]

What a wonderful conversion Karl. You really are The Master at this.

[@andreassteinbrecher3249]

Nice result . Love it 💪🏼 Greetings from Bavaria ✌🏼

[@John_D75]

Karl, thank you for showing us the struggle with the front hinges, this shows that you deal with the same issues that so many others do. Oftentimes these struggles are omitted from videos and it can be discouraging when people encounter them on their own project and no one has shown how they handle the issue.

[@MakeItKustom]

Absolutely John these cars are not easy! Lots of times I get frustrated just like everybody else LOL but there’s always away in the end

[@neilf.7222]

Been metal fabricating most of my adult life...but never auto body. learning stuff every time I watch. Thanks for inspiring my future project!

[@rodjames2]

Glad to see you back on the Zephyr Karl! That voluptuously, curvy body style will come out beautiful with your eye! I'm interested in seeing the finish on Kristina's Caddy so showing video of work on either works for me.

[@waynegilling6048]

Carl, you are creating a masterpiece; but you are also creating no end of work for yourself. good luck and steady pace should do it.

[@johnwhitehurst474]

ALL Right, waiting on this one, you are the Boss Karl.

[@leobrent7926]

That thing is gonna look awesome! And man... the attention to detail is crazy. I think that idea of taking the end of the running board/skirt from the back end of the front fender and adding it to the door, is gonna be amazing and when you swing open that door is gonna look like a horn or a spike at the bottom of the door. Thanks for the upload Karl!

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea! I’m stoked to do that one. I want people to think it’s a factory option 😂

[@jimzivny1554]

This should be a great series. I'm not saying you're wrong cause there's a hundred ways to do something. I was taught to do the chop and get the roof line where you want and secure then build the doors to fit. I enjoy your process and your explanation of the steps. Thanks for sharing

[@BlueWidow2010]

you had my heart racing when you started cutting. I trust you not to muck it up, but was nervous anyway.... SUPER COOL....

[@gkanderson92]

Would definitely like to see more of a chop. Really enjoying this build as much as the Caddy. Great content and always on my seat for the next video. Thanks.

[@MakeItKustom]

This is a touch subject here lol so far it’s 50/50

[@gkanderson92]

In the end I think you will have a car that that many will drool over l

[@thomasjones3005]

your best buddy is never an interruption. Beautiful guy/gal. note: all my fav sites have a shop dog. your great channel just got a touch better. Love you guys/ thanks for sharing

[@MakeItKustom]

They are the best they are our children. You’re right never an interruption

[@thomasjones3005]

@@MakeItKustom perhaps a short segment to introduce them to us. I'd love it.

[@franksgarage8551]

As my mind wanders, next project is stretching a truck cab, including the door. I want a bigger door. So,watching. The gauge is something i never thought of. Brilliant! Your success is my motivation, and old dogs need to learn new tricks.

[@herraman2244]

The zephyr is coming along real nice. Can't hardly wait to see the finished product.

[@roberthowland4503]

That was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the experience you are fun to watch. Keep them coming.

[@andrewbeal2717]

Love it can't wait for next fridays Fix" top work 🤟🥰 from UK

[@richardarthur8191]

Karl you amaze me in how you visualize how you want it to be and then do it. Gonna be interesting on converting the zephyr to a two couple. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@JustinPaul1st]

Karl you have out done yourself again... yourr methodology and logic all makes sense when everything is put together...said it before im not a metal guy but i enjoy every minute on the channel...very soon im gonna give some custom work a try...👍👍👍👍

[@rickdarr5323]

Looking great Captain Karl! Keep up the great work.

[@juanignaciocaino]

Love your work. As far as the chop, I really like the lines at its current roofskin height, I'm kind of hoping you ponder, think, measure and decide to leave it alone ☻

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea I’m thinking on it. I just know that nows the time to decide. Might start making the door too to really see if it needs more

[@lewiskemp5893]

I love watching you work on your own car. Good luck.

[@hughtube1]

These are brave moves that are executed with great skill and attention to detail. we are learning all the time. Thanks Hugh

[@jim-cu9yp]

Seeing your talent and detail of how you process the path to an end product is amazing for a person so young as you ,I have worked with many people in my trade that try to get what you seem to naturally have but struggle at it,either you have it or you don't ,You do.The job that I do demands the foresight that you have, to get to an and product that is in your mind and at the same time be functionable .If I could be here in twenty years two see how your talent has grown at that point in time it would be something to see.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot man practice makes progress ! I believe foresight develops from experience

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Magnifico!! Your excitement Karl is infectious!!

[@sportsterharley6885]

I'm totally loving it as well...!! Super excited to see it all..🤟🏻

[@ivanolsen8596]

Karl, you have the best car fabrication channel on youtube, we really get informed what is going on without the tedium some other fabricators produce.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks a lot man I appreciate that! So glad that it’s coming across clear enough to understand

[@charlesloyd1970]

Taking the time to do it right is key. Nice job Japhands.

[@raymondw7875]

Your videos have on metal shaping given me the confidence to begin rust repair on the cab of my '79 F100. It's going better than I expected so far. Thank you.

[@Manandmachine772]

Gonna look 👀 good 👍🏻 Karl, Ready for the next video

[@tonywilkes1781]

Great to see attention to detail👍

[@juannavedo7494]

Nice work Karl, your attention to details is a nice attribute in working on the old classic's. Keep the video coming. 👍👍👍

[@60chevyjim]

the door looks great , i like how you made it perfect B4 you welded it .

[@pa6390]

It looks like you have done this before...... So talented.. I love how you take the time and think things out. Very detailed build..

[@henryverrydt4943]

Nice seeing a bit of old school body/panel work. Kind of surprised you didn't just make a new door skin. Great job as always

[@jerrymullins5703]

Always enjoy watching you build. Been a wrench twister for years. Planning to build a 39 COE. I learn so much watching you. Keep up the good work.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Awesome job Karl loving this build you are a metal fabricating wizard. No joke I wish I knew a 10th of what you know you are hands down one of the best I've ever seen and I work in a body shop 35+ years.

[@MakeItKustom]

Wow RICHARD that’s quite a compliment thank you very much!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Just so AWESOME! You are amazing fabricator! LOVE WATCHING YOUR AMAZING WORK!

[@josecondemarin9586]

Karl this amazing, this classic is going to look awesome. Happy for you and Kristina. The sky is the limit you are going to succeed for sure keep them coming love the channel. Take care thanks 😊

[@tommyblom]

Looks awesome, keep it up! Greetings from Sweden.

[@2tana22]

So cool Karl, its very enjoyable watching you share your skills with us reengineering a better looking Zephyr, I think im just as excited as you seeing this ride come together.....

[@donlahey1734]

A true visionary build! As cherry as the Zephyr would have been as an original restoration, what you're doing to it is just way cooler! You make me proud to be a Canadian (worst case Ontario not withstanding. Yeah, I live there). I would like to do the western tour again and drop in to have a cold snack or two with you and Kristina. Probably not this year....

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man appreciate it! Definitely do a tour out this way again. We’re going to go the other way at some point

[@rolandjohnson9843]

These zephyr videos are the best 👌

[@bruceperron3796]

TA thoughtful conversion of a 4 door,a old carpenter's saying is measure twice cut once applies here too. Great job,I look forward to seeing the rear quarters fabricated in the future.

[@regmartin3629]

You are so good at teaching your skills to us, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with everyone. Your videos are the best ones on KZbin. Nothing but respect man!!!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks so much I really appreciate the comment! Cheers!

[@mickeygreer6612]

Looking good, killer work and excellent vision. You and your wife are so inspirational and I wish you both the best in everything you guys want to pursue. You're truly making a positive impression and leaving the world a better place in the end.

[@MakeItKustom]

Mickey!! Thank you for this comment it really means a lot.

[@terje6810]

This build,I will not miss for the world. Epic stuff!!!

[@vinnierolla]

Karl you’re a wizard. This is going to be an epic cruiser 👌🏽

[@immytay65]

I am loving this build and it's just begun.

[@philipburrows]

The zephyr is coming along, cool. If you can use the driver's side handle on the passenger side door, or the rear passenger handle on the newly built passenger door. The roof matching up the rear of the roof with the newly positioned rear door post. Just a couple of thoughts, but you are the builder and designer of the style you want, it is a cool classic and you will be making it even cooler looking. Loving the video's and the content, can not wait to see the finished work on all the projects you are working on.

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Philip! Yep I’m sure that you see the same picture in my head !

[@kennit24972]

I was watching this video and kept getting distracted by that gold caddy frame. It would make a great hot rod frame to put a truck cab on it and show off all of the unique suspension.

[@bottrelbetty]

Thanks for the explanation of the temporary rivets Karl. Awesome video and a fun build

[@allan9045]

So happy to see z-days! I'm loving how this is turning out, I'm watching attentively as I'm making a 4-door '67 Daimler into a 2-door sports coupe. My car is actually getting shortened, though. It looks almost identical to a '67 Jaguar MKII, but it has a really neat 2.5 litre hemi V-8 (stock).

[@g.o.b.2558]

I just looked up what your working with that is going to be a awesome build 👍

[@allan9045]

@@g.o.b.2558 I always wanted a Cobra, but couldn't come close to afford one. I'm building the Daimler on the same wheelbase as a Cobra, started out to build it as a convert, but for several reasons, keeping it a hard top. Thanks for taking the time to looking at what I'm doing. This is a great channel.