Prepping for the roof chop + more chassis surgery 😵

Everybody needs a haircut... including our 1933 Plymouth. So we're going to mark out where Bad Chad plans on making the cuts to chop the roof plus make the final chassis revision. Where the chassis has been Z'd, the lines are too sharp for our liking so we're going to cut it out and put a rounded piece back in. Do you think it looks better or worse? BONUS episode: • Look what we found at ...
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[@mervlovelock5494]

Doug is getting very good in the shop, he is getting good at cutting and welding now, it a pleasure to watch him help build the cars, not just a garage cleaner getting all the shitty jobs cleaning under cars, doing jobs no one else wants to do, and he never complained once, lovely guy to have in the shop, along with Rotor Arm 😂

[@brycechessum4684]

Doug has plenty of ability in the shop and doesnt mind which task hes pointed at he just does it and does it well, great guy to have around.

[@davidpatton2690]

I have been following Bad Chad for a long time and have enjoyed every episode. Doug brings in an interesting addition to the show!

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Chad + Jolene, Nice frame improvement! The body is rusty and slightly dinged up so no worries on the chop! I really don't get your critics. The Ford was a major project and thanks to Floyd it's coming to a beautifully finished completion! The Hudson is running and ready for final parts. The Hot Wheels is fully realized but needs bits to finalize. How many cars can two and a half guys complete in 6 months! Nathan and Doug are not fulltime! Back off downer boys and go build your own "superior" cars, this shop is really impressive! Cheers all around!

[@claudeperron8197]

Couldn't have worded it any better! Keep moving if you don't like it !

[@ericvan8137]

Well said. Complainers are WEAK PEOPLE.

[@brycechessum4684]

@@claudeperron8197 viewing isnt compulsory, theres other stuff to watch if you dont like this, plenty of interest builds going on

[@claudeperron8197]

@@brycechessum4684My exact sentiments to them! 'keep moving"

[@James-qr6rp]

well said guys things like this takes time and if people don't like it they can lump it and move on..

[@danielplummer6385]

Team Hiltz working on the frame somemore. Chad & Doug the frame looks much better with the frame flowing instead of the abrupt cut & joining of the frame. Floyd has that headliner looking really good as well! Jolene did a great job on the video & the production work as well! It sounded like Fina has a lot of vistors to inspect!

[@user-eu3ei9rv5e]

Being a Plymouth guy and have a free spirit soul, Keep on Keeping on Bad Chad!!!! Cut it, chop it, grind it, weld it and tell all those haters to get off their behinds and build their own car!!!!!! Amazed how someone can see all the things that are wrong from watching a You_tube video!! Miss Jolene should win an Oscar for her work with a camera.....WOW!!!!!

[@joeyb.9858]

Chassis upgrade looks great.... I have mixed thoughts on the haircut of the body. It looks cool the way it is...

[@robertking7232]

chassis is much better , doing both top and bottom is the right decision ! makes a whole cleaner look

[@nboldrini]

I am commenting on your change in personality, Chad. You have become much more confident and have shown how well you work with others. You treat your workers exceptionally well and I would really enjoy working in the "Bad Chad" shop! You have become very happy and outgoing lately. Best wishes. Oh, and great to see my light working again.

[@pattihudson6962]

I enjoy all the chops and body mods. Would like to see more finished products.

[@MrJackson66]

Yes, more roadworthy, finished builds not just the " sit in a museum" to look at builds...

[@jasonwebster7257]

Agreed

[@Aaronlewis8846]

I totally understood every thing you explaining the chop. I see the vision. The chassis looks way better with the rounded edges. The headliner is looking awesome. Cant wait to see interior put in it. You guys are kicking ass and taking names on these cars. Awesome!!

[@DavidSmith-zv7oq]

Chad when you had the frame fliped over would have been a good time to do the cross measurement corner to corner to find out if the frame is square

[@EricHearnden]

He doesn`t care about squareness, that`s the last thing on his mind.

[@lynn1088]

I would add plates to the sides where the two frames are welded together for more strength . AKA fish plates .

[@GregoryBamber]

Those 33-34 Plymouth coupes look chopped from the factory unlike Fords and GM cars.

[@jeffreykirk7867]

Super job...from UK

[@KitemanNorth]

I have a 1933 Plymouth coupe street rod with original frame, parallel leaf springs and a small block Chevy engine. I prefer the original body style as I just love the lines of the original coupe. I've been running it without front fenders or hood, which to me is the old time hot rod look.

[@owps663]

Yeah, I like the frame modification, I'm interested to see how all steering components are going to fit.

[@Davey-Drums]

Chop is perfect for this classic 30s coupe. I do hope you retain the small back windows on the sides. They are a special signiature look. Actually as you chop those side windows, how about converting them to round "port holes" - like on a 56 Tbird hard top. You might even be able to find some cheap, generic round port holes for custom builders. Or use a port hole made by a major maunfacture for replacements. I can imagine that T bird style top would be eye catching on this. Not too redical, more subtle, clean style that looks great.

[@anthonymilton]

Didn't think you were going to chop the roof.

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

I new when the day Chad went over to the other building and putting the car on the trailer that Chad was going to cut the roof and lower it if you know Chad by know he cut most all the auto's well I'd say 99.8% the roof will be cut

[@user-yp8ky8us3s]

Of course, he was another effing over chop.

[@dangordon696]

Chad knows what he wants(his car) but I wish he did not cut this one.

[@robertyeing9666]

chassis looks much better without the "Z" bend.... smoother curves :) Compass usually has a pen or marker on one leg and a point on the other for drawing circles...... Dividers on the other hand have a point on each leg for measuring and maintaining distances.... you are using it as dividers to keep parallel lines.....

[@allenice3001]

Frame does look better rounded like that, good job guys

[@tomferguson3468]

I enjoy watching you work. I will never say you are doing it wrong. You're Barbecue . Cook it how you like. 👍

[@jonathanbadham3733]

The frame looks great but I liked the look of the roofline

[@billfrev]

definitely like where this project is going .... framework is excellent

[@mikemcquade5431]

I like the frame change. Looks great , .a lot cleaner looking

[@ScottyToaster]

Damn! Hate to see that car get chopped. It looks so awesome as it is. Bummer!

[@jamesmerecki3128]

ahem…this IS a channel about chopping and metal fabrication….not about fluffing and buffing…

[@ashleydubbeld9236]

This car needs something so choppy it in order it’s not necessary but this car going to be bad to bone just wait until it’s done

[@ScottyToaster]

@@jamesmerecki3128 not interested in fluffing and buffing. The stance and patina of that car is perfect as it is. Why f*** with perfection? Not every car that Chad builds has to be chopped, and this is a prime example.

[@BillMac69]

That car is junk it's in bad shape anyone but Chad would have left it rusting in a field whoever modified this frame did a terrible job they are doing a great job repairing it though looks alot better

[@timerickson8895]

​@ScottyToaster because it's what he does, and likes.

[@michaelfowler8289]

I must say that Floyd does some of the greatest work I think I've ever seen is absolutely positively Grand 😉😁✌️

[@daveanderson2865]

looks good. Little twist might be the cross bracing put in ahead of time. Can't wait to see the end results.

[@lindasaunders7835]

Like the rounded chassis look, much better than the previous look. Thanks Chad Jolene Doug and Fina.

[@grantscrimgeour1848]

Bugger! I had high hopes that this time there would be a project that basically preserves the body on this survivor in an 'as built' state and that it would proceed to paint in due course.

[@danielplummer6385]

Jolene is going to race it and she wants the petina so it will not get painted.

[@grantscrimgeour1848]

@@danielplummer6385 I was looking online and saw a sedanvthat Chad gave a 2.75" haicut to in Toronto I believe. I think a 4" chop on the coupe would make the top look like a pimple on a pumpkin. Just my opinion...

[@donaldhalls2189]

You have come to the wrong channel for restoration, this is custom car's made to Chad's dream's not ours, when you get your own channel you will be able to restore your own to what you like, all the best to you all

[@johnjwedrall4290]

I cannot watch Chad chop up another prime car body as he's about to do. Chop & grind over and over. Next will be the Volvo on the chop block.that will bring years to my eyes. God bless and keep you and Chad well. I'm canceling my subscription to Bad Chad.

[@tractortinkerer11]

Was hoping that the top would be saved from chopping. Great build. Will follow this one all the way.

[@roadwarrior4813]

😂😂😂 All the way none of them make it all the way😂😂😂

[@samadamms3432]

I wonder what happened to the T-bird? Poor little orphan.

[@roadwarrior4813]

@@samadamms3432 It's giving spiders home...

[@jamescrook3563]

Been a while since I have said anything so here goes. The frame mod's I totally agree with. Its amazing to see what you and Nathan come up with so you do not have to buy new stuff. Everything you use that is old is made of better steel than what we get now and in most cases is thicker as its true reading. I can tell by what I see that everything is welded strong. I am now waiting to see if I like the roof chop. I like the looks of the cab now, so lets see whaat it looks like after

[@mattmain1387]

U r a true craftsman. Being able to improvise any situation is what makes u great. Thank u for ur honesty. U r genuine and glad to have u for a long distance mentor.

[@user-oi9er1mb6l]

The frame is looking real good. I enjoy watching what you build

[@briancoetzee339]

You can chop the frame, but please leave that classic look of the body.

[@iskabibbledudad1991]

Like your rounding of the frame and i think you guys are doing a fantastic job

[@bmw19877]

That chassis is looking great. You all are the best. Happy belated birthday to THE QUEEN. Don't let non-professionals get into your head - they are just jealous of you, your projects and of Jolene.

[@flmulcahy]

Maybe the hot wheels car should be in paint. It was sandblasted, so now it will be creating some rust?

[@travlite8496]

Came for Jolene's Bug.....Left when the 40 Hot Wheel got shoved aside ----dream was cancelled.

[@scottjohnson2326]

Those holes in the frame give it ole school character - the engine will never have enough power to twist the frame, nor move that rear-end- Its WAY more show than go - ROCK ON

[@firemanack6486]

This……it’s a pine tree drag car……you could put a flathead in a bathtub….and race it.

[@stephenbowser3052]

How about making a diagonal Measurement, Front to the rear.

[@cathyandgreg4239]

Floyds work is looking great! Good luck with the body chop, I can see the side window will be a challenge. BUT that frame is looking great, big fan of loosing the points of the original frame marrying...I like this curve look!!!!!

[@bearsthing]

This modification to the frame is good. Not because it looks better, but beacause it makes it better. If, I don't belive it will but if it flexes, rounding it off maintains the integrity. This makes it better!

[@travlite8496]

Guess What another chopped roof hahaha who would've thought.

[@ericvan8137]

Well He's the one doing the work with some help. NEVER DEGRADE HARD WORK.

[@rickaccount]

Nice work by you and Doug and Jolene… and yes, thumbs up on the new frame curves

[@larryparrish7780]

chassis top look much better. actually flows like it should. Chad, have you thought of leveling the firewall cowl? (where the fenders & hood would normally cover the cowl) This would give it a smooth look and hide the change of metal height across the front of the car. I know of no one doing this & it would give it a fresh look with the chop. you could bead roll it to tie in the body lines already on the car.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

The chassis looks so much better great job guys I'd love to see you do a angle chop on the coupe like 4 in front and 2 or 21/2 in the rear my dream car is a 32 willys chopped like that. My cousin chopped a 60s model van like that about 40 years ago and the van was black and straight as a arrow it was beautiful it was in a magazine in the 70s

[@GregoryBamber]

Instead of drawing multiple lines find something with the tight curve (a wheel or a fuel drum) and draw the line around it. That's what I have done in the past.

[@marysambrizendine1012]

Chad and Jolene Doug done a great job on the frame 👍👍

[@rogerwhite3644]

I'll say one thing for Chad. He comes up with a lot of content 😂

[@petetap4255]

With sincerity , I hope you're going to buy another carpet for the Ford. I personally think the clash of colour against the exterior will be too much. Cream or Light Khaki would give greater enhancement, my opinion.👍.All said, great show as always in all aspects.

[@rongross9309]

Love the better flow on the frame, cleans it up.

[@davidmorrison3697]

I like it. More stream line and not chunky.😊

[@brunobrabans352]

love the FINA shirt, but is that a typo or ???? the in house,lol

[@keithharper9595]

The Chocolate Starship interior is coming along nicely. I confess I was rather bewildered with the colour choice initially, but it is growing on me.

[@peterland7388]

All this chassis work! And it’s simply for looks. Not that I’m against that...if the work is featured, I’m wondering if this will even be noticed. Ok. As long as you’re having fun and you have Doug to weld her up, so why not?

[@scubafever282828]

No need to cut the BOTTOM of the chasis! Won't be seen and just another weak spot.

[@jdxjim]

Like the Look of the Chassis---- And I think its GREAT when you have multiple Projects going on at the same time---So much more interesting than just following 1.

[@TerryLee-ni4iv]

Chad likes 👍 it when fans oogle his work and attaboy him. When they are critical of his work or decisions he gets pretty riled up. I like the rounding of the kick up in the frame...

[@firemanack6486]

Yup……I only prefer compliments also……🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-wf3nv7jg1r]

Here we 2:12 go again chop the top make new dash make new windows some type of interior grinding welding sanding hopefully not brown paint this is a re run of last 5 builds the volvo project is starting to look good right about now jolene put some sense into your old man a warehouse full of rusty bent frame cars that are not road worthy in the words of chad(im just saying im just thinking would it not ?)

[@knothead5217]

If you don't like it start your own channel and build what you like but I bet you cant

[@Marksmanbbs]

all the other channels are building back to factory, even in customizing there is repetition, but end result is personal preference and beauty, if yea don't like the chop leave the shop

[@gary3475]

The frame upgrade looks great.

[@donlandenberg8126]

Thanks for sharing with us today. I think y'all are doing some really nice improvements on the coup.

[@terryakins1164]

Jolene tell Chad to cut those upright tubes off, someone's liable to get hurt on them

[@ROBByJONEs-2]

YES i love the new chassis top.. but im concerned your new crossbracin isnt strong enough. you need to put same again UNDER IT then plate it so its full height like the original. thatd tighten it up

[@jessasto947]

No question about it, the modified chassis looks hugely better in my opinion, nicely done!!👍

[@WilliamJohnson-xb2xt]

Please do one without the roof chop. Should you put a plate on the side for reinforced with rounded corners to help reduce cracks from points

[@keddy6live]

I think a 2" chop ia all that car needs

[@aaronbieman3490]

It might be a good idea to fill in the little side window, and keep the original lines after chopping it.

[@billallen7716]

I do like the rounded chassis very good choice

[@user-mn5tu8vz4b]

Nice job on chassis, looks nice and clean,good work Doug and Chad!

[@fanoflegophil3468]

COME ON BOYS ,WHERE ARE YOUR EARMUFFS

[@user-wf6es1gx8j]

i guess the 40 must be on the scrap pile a good place for it

[@elvisshotrods6094]

It'll look a bit with a little of the top! As long as the roof doesn't get swapped! Looks like your going in the right direction with this one!

[@mattellis1283]

Love it! I really like how people are offended by what you do yet, they stay to make comments as if it matters.

[@jamesmcilvain7626]

Pushing down on one corner won't square it up unless you anchor the opposites corner in the rear. If you don't it will relieve pressure on the rear tire enough to be hardly visible.

[@georgegunner662]

Front is not parallel with rear..Sorry it's bent

[@ashleydubbeld9236]

It’s not finished!!!!!

[@steves2241]

It's still twisted.

[@virginiaman1960]

Shush it's not bent just slightly crooked drive through a couple ditches it straighten out

[@steves2241]

@@virginiaman1960 it's twisted.

[@WilliamGuess-ns6th]

Looks really good rounded off like that, probably stronger too?

[@keithnelson1123]

That frame looks awesome! Great work

[@rooster5726]

🐓 says "YES the Rounded piece looks much better, Flows NICE... Good Call Chad" 🐓ROOSTER APPROVED

[@roadwarrior4813]

🐓 Kiss kiss...

[@marekkonarzewski4543]

I’d like to see a staggered chop - leave the back and take 2” out of the front

[@petermartin6975]

The difference that you made the frame there looked a whole lot more aesthetic beautiful than it did when it was so squared and I will say ridge back. I like the look on the the S in the chassis.

[@davidduckett535]

i do like the rounded front frame change, but i did prior to the rounding it matched the C's you made for the rear axle suspension

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Look at the Fina shirt...did I miss that somewhere along the line....frame looks much better rounded off..

[@georgegunner662]

The Fina shirt was designed by Bad Chad.

[@gregorystroud6119]

Chassis looks good to go. Well done, guys!

[@williambaker3055]

the frame does look better

[@user-js5ci6bu4k]

Got to help a friend put a new winch on his roll off. First time welding in years. Had a blast but could not get out of bed the next morning. Never take age and health for garnet.

[@dannysunay4386]

Keep on truckin' Chad and jolene!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@StephenCann-to4mr]

Yeah you and Doug doing good job on the chassis and Jolene is doing good job on the camera 😊

[@doncortazzojr2960]

Looks ok looks cleaner I would have welded plates on that square .stock first but it's only getting a flat head put in it so it's good enought and a four inch chop I would just do a two inch chop because if you drop the floor your going it be hitting your head on the ceiling unless your not going to drive it Jolene would fit some one her size

[@stanleyadamko957]

Frame is coming along nice, my question is about the rear suspension, don't you need upper trailing arms also with that setup? Check out the latest "Vice Grip Garage " and "Dirthead shed",new project is a joint effort, a 40's ratrod ford truck by Derek (vgg)and Dave (DhS) and they built a similar rear suspension, but from a kit and using Airpods instead of coil springs..😉

[@jeffreymartin8031]

Hey, chin Jolene. I think you guys are doing a fantastic job. Can you keep up the good work? I love watching your KZbin videos of very educationand I love the cash you you're doing it good. You're doing a fantastic job all that? It takes time to build a car like that, but I agree. Which I agree with on the 1 that's 100% it takes time. Your pleasure decored what I love the content

[@ababacadabra]

frame is coming along nicely

[@stonehawk7036]

chassis lookin good. I never liked the Z look... smooth flowing curves look more factory to my eyes..The compass can also be used and called dividers. navigators use them to measure and figure distances and mileage....draftsmen use them all the time for blueprints...reading and creating and very handy for chartography...

[@Copperpot8898]

Love the new look of the chassis, I know I said I wouldn't do thing like Chad does but you know...they always come to where they need to be in the end. Keep up the great content

[@craigallan6229]

Why always chop the roof channel the body er cut it down so it looks squatted/squashed

[@ROLANDO72510]

well its Chad style 😎🤠chop chop chop💪

[@michaelnieman6218]

I don't think he knows what a channeled body is let alone how to do one

[@craigallan6229]

He has mentioned doing that on a previous car dunno which one though the guy has got talent but seems to be sticking to the same formula with the builds but as they say it’s his vehicle to do what he wants with

[@oldrider1330]

Time to rename, Chad's chop channel

[@thomassciurba5323]

@@oldrider1330 Or Bad Chop.

[@achristiansilluminosity2596]

you could use the plasma cutter to cut a slot in the top to see what is in there.

[@williamwill.j.briggs5148]

It’s official. Chad bought a two story house and decided to chop the top and turn it into a ranch style house.

[@stonehawk7036]

chase the frame cuts with a small air powered body saw....keep from prying and hammering...faster I would think.

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

Chad , Jolene and Doug, the 1934 Plymouth Frame is really coming together well. I really like your plan in lowering the roof but keeping the great look in the meantime. Jolene is going to have a whale of a time driving and racing this car built by Chad and mechanically set up by Super Nate.

[@user-rh5xt3so2o]

Headliner looks real nice

[@janmorse8777]

Yay! Haircut Time 👍 Go for it Chad 👁 🐅 👌