The Corona Chop! - Finishing the Chop on my 27 Model T

Looks like we're all going to have some free time on our hands with this damn Corona virus, so I figured I'd try to make the best of it! A full 8 hours of cutting, welding and grinding but the chop top is now a little more permanent. I'm extremely happy with how it turned out! Every day I work with these old cars, I increase my metal working skills and I love it! Hope you guys enjoy the video and stay safe out there!
Who doesn't love a hot rodded 1927 Ford Model T?
Small Block Chevy, Custom Chassis, Chopped Top. All Wins!
Check out the merch
teespring.com/...
Send me your junk
DD Speed Shop
Po box 42041
1881 Portage ave
Ferry Road RPO
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3J 3X7

[@DDSpeedShop]

What are you guys working on while you're stuck at home?

[@ordinaryguygarage3667]

I'm working on my 68 SS 396 El Camino! Making lots of headway... Love your videos BTW!

[@deme7063]

all my "watch later" KZbin videos lol

[@Titsmorone]

65 Lincoln ragtop. I'm getting there 🏁

[@patrickharrand]

1967 Pontiac LeMans-bodywork now. Video from a while back.___kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIvGnY2HqcigbNU

[@chasevans7171]

1960 ford mk2 zodiac with mk2 ford capri roof and windscreen making it a pillarless two door hardtop. The car was built In 1992 and was well known on the UK custom scene. I bought it around 10 months ago, so far its been a pig of a thing due to previous owners bodges. It appears that the guy who originally built it did good work but the last couple of owners were clueless. Small block ford v8 had one of the head gaskets on backwards and was cooked before I bought it, so I built a 347 cubic inch motor with a stroker crank, its got a mk5 cortina front suspension subframe in it with weedy little solid brake discs so I'm in the process of fitting big discs and brembo calipers off of a peugeot 406 coupe to it at the moment, then cut apart and re make the long tube headers for more ground clearance. Then sort out the auto gearshifter which some idiot had attached the cable inner to the gearbox selector lever and the cable outer to the gearbox crossmember. So everytime the engine rocked it was pulling on the lever. Found that out during cam break in when it tried to put itself into reverse.....

[@BigJon129]

Louvered for sure on the visor

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@hippychipsguitars601]

I vote for the louvered visor to match the trunk---hell yeah!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

i like your style!

[@clarkgiddens5418]

hippy chip perfect

[@kitt7219]

Ty once again. Always a thumbs up! One just never knows what may be hiding in the garage next door. :)

[@Sludge73]

Glad to see the progress. I think you're doing a fine job. Keep it up! Thanks for sharing.

[@omgbbqcia911]

the you and queen d clips are always the funniest parts of the video. in the quarantine im tidying up the last little bits on my Pontiac and today got the bed bolts chopped off my c10 stepside project so i can wire wheel and paint the frame this week

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! stay busy man

[@jeffmoore1955]

hey love the 27 T build and am looking forward to all of the build videos and would love to see more 30 model a five window coups rod builds

[@martinmayhem7122]

Great work fixing someone's else's messy chop! Louvers are the perfect theme for the T - stick with that! Another great video.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks so much!

[@LeeSmith-BigK51984]

Awesome work on the pillars, and you should do the louvers like you did on the trunk I think they would look cool on the visor.. And I'm really loving the stance of the T with those tires and rims.. Great job so far.. Keep up the great work..

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i love the look, thanks buddy!

[@matttaylor373]

👌sounds good on the luvered visor and the tarp top would look cool as well!keep up the good work.your killin it!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jeffsratsrodsrebuilds1535]

That's looking cool. Makes me want to get back to work on my 29. Looking forward to the next video.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Nice! Get on it man

[@akersjon278]

Hi there Dan, Yup, visors are cool, keep that on. I've thought of something to make the front a little more special, a split windshield (vertically I mean, like a ford truck from the thirties)...

[@DDSpeedShop]

My 47 has a split window.

[@frankz1955]

I saw a T that had the top 6 inches of roof from a Model A welded on. I thought it looked much cooler than the T flat top. Build looks great so far.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah that would look cool

[@ibraunchy2462]

Dan, you need to get one of the old round top metal mail boxes , louver the sides , fab a base to fit the carb , would look good on T wrecks

[@DDSpeedShop]

Yeah that's a solid idea!

[@scotttracey3748]

Nice to see it coming togather very quickly good job, it looks like Danial taking a liking to the old coupe.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i think she digs it

[@dennymarreesr6187]

Louvers on the visor would look good! I think if you could make a panel to eliminate a few rows of louvers on the deck lid (at the top) would give it a nice look. I'm not criticizing your work , just my thoughts. I keep looking for one of these projects but there aren't any I can afford around here ...yet! Keep up the great work!

[@79beans347]

Yeah the louvered visor will be awesome

[@jp4121]

Louvered Visor would look Great! Thinking colored plexiglass would look cool too, maybe green or red. Awesome video, as usual!!👌!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah both good tips

[@rfoulcer]

Ahh God Bless DD Speed Shop, the best way to beat "Self isolation" Boredom.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha glad to help

[@DavidPerez-cd9tu]

Working. On 70 dart swinger total rebuild mini tub spring relocate also reinforce K member disc brakes off a 74 duster lots going on god bless you guys stay safe and busy lets get through this keep on keepin on!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

bad ass!

[@jayscheick7408]

Louvered shade would match the trunk lid. 👍 The gaps are gappy and the princess of rust is happy. You’ve got it made.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha totally

[@johnpassmore8176]

Doing great Dan!!! Gonna be a nice addition to the collection. Maybe some rebar around perimeter of inside roof my stiffen it up some. Just thinking. Then some across for rag top. You'll figure it out. Outcome is gonna be great.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah not a bad idea!

[@Sadistic-666-Customs]

Super badass! Love all the builds but this one is really special to me. Yes to the louvered visor. Yes to the Mexican Blanket Roll Top. 👍👍 Lovin the progress my friend. Stay safe y'all. Cheers from Saskatchewan

[@DDSpeedShop]

glad you dig it ray!

[@rapdaddy2642]

Definitely do louvers over the windshield. I think it will look great

[@homespuntools2115]

Well isn't that coming along sweet! I'm for a louvered sun visor ,but main thought is being able to see traffic lights with low visor.Years ago some Model A people cut 3 inch or so diameter holes in predetermined spots on there visors .Don't know if it was one of those KOOL for the times things or it was practical too! Try it whatever way you want ..drive it... and change if you want to. As for us we'll be puttering around at home .When I can I may plunk together some random Model A sheet metal body panels to just make sumpthin' outta nuthin'.

[@DDSpeedShop]

street lights are for suckers haha. stay safe guys!

[@MrHevyshevy]

This is a fun build. Princess of rust. It’s a good title.

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Little by little it is moving along.

[@willgrcmt]

The laughing from the Princess of Rust was hysterical.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha its somthing alright

[@davidwoodham1307]

MAN I LOVE OUR ROD IAM FORD MAN BUT I LIKE OUR GHEVY TOO IAM A KUSTOM CAR FAN IN AUSTRALIA OUR OLD T LOOKING GOOD MAN

[@DDSpeedShop]

sweet thanks! I appreciate the support my friend!

[@unchained20000000]

That car is going to be the envy of the town.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i hope

[@vicmabus1532]

I like watching the tools slowly slide to the floor.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha they smash to the floor in real life.

[@marvinalancornell8275]

I'm working on my 1964c10 short stepside 4 speed Borg&warner 2;54 ratio&3;08 12 bolt possy rearend SB 400c.i. 350 Steel Scat Crank & Scat Alum.Rods Special ground Howards cam spec? =383 stroker.This off frame has been going on for 4years....Loving every minute of it ...This is my last build. I've had 6 C10 since I was 17 yr's old Now i'm 61 years old, keeping this one.Dan, keep them good ole videos coming Take care of you&yours My Canadian KZbin friend....

[@DDSpeedShop]

That's awesome! Wish I could keep stuff that long haha

[@mikepoint4983]

The louvred visor would look so good , with this pandemic going on I’m happy your uploading . Keep up the FANTASTIC work and keep safe . Cheers

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watchign man!

[@jonathanmurray7831]

Cut reliff cut in roof reweld

[@garypowers4886]

You should look into a lenox metal cut off wheel!! They work amazing and they maintain the 4 1/2 size instead of the abrasive cut off wheels that wear out so fast.

[@DDSpeedShop]

ill have to check taht out thanks!

[@garypowers4886]

@@DDSpeedShop They are a little pricey like $20 bucks but outlast fiber wheels by a mile. I've been using the same one for a few years and have cut just about everything. Steel, aluminum, stainless, rebar, you name it.

[@davidselvenis5947]

Really coming together! Great tutorial. YES louver the visor.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks so much!

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Enjoying your build but I have one of my own, I need to get in the shop and get working. I’m off work for a few weeks. Love your time lapse, seeing things get done is great. Your music is the same as Matt’s towing.. nice

[@DDSpeedShop]

awesome! good luck on your project!

[@maxrensberger9856]

Yep..keep your good times comin'

[@stevecorner5069]

No question, lovers on the visor!

[@DDSpeedShop]

hell ya

[@stevecorner5069]

One more thing, really impressed with your approach to your work. Stick with your vision so that it doesn’t become just another cookie cutter rod. Only you and Danielle have to love it!

[@ronringel9132]

Looking good Dan.

[@l92375]

It looked like for a minute Dani was gonna be isolated in the Model T LOL. Did your government order everyone to stay home for two weeks? The T is coming along nicely. Ill update you on my 55. I got the 327 fired up and my radiator was stopped up,I got that fixed and fired it up again and no overflowing or overheating. Im happy about that. Im actually on vacation this coming week and was planning to stay home and work on my 55 anyway.My goal is to get it moving under its own power.I have to make throttle linkage,shift linkage and put my driveshaft in after I clean and paint it and put in new U joints. At some point I have to clean and paint my inner fenders and front fenders.Right now I have my core support held with angle iron going from the fender mount on the firewall to the core support. I think it will be ok to move in my driveway like that. Im beyond ready to back it out of the shop under its own power. I live in Arkansas and as of right now we are not all ordered to stay home yet. All restaurants are told to close to dine in carry out or drive thru only. All schools are closed at least until April 17th and most business are going to meeting customers outside and all government buildings are closed to the public.

[@waynegouin939]

Hi again. Love watching. Love Danielle too. You guys are AWSOME!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah shes pretty cool

[@jeffmoore1955]

yes louvers on the model T visor great idea

[@jsh3234]

Yes ! It would be cool to louver that visor.

[@r1lark]

That T-Wreck looks 200% better with Dani sitting inside! :-)

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah

[@TrendsbySterling]

Hello from central Florida. I'm working on my 1948 Dodge Pilot House pick up, getting it ready for the road. Louvers would look great on the visor!

[@Pork_slinger]

Love the time lapse...love the T! Also actually digging the steelies and white walls! The aluminum slots not do much... The SST'S were better... My 2¢. None the less, keep on being good nuff! Lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks man! appreciate the live stream too!

[@nutzy05]

On the passenger side door, you definitely have to get "princess of rust" pinstriped right where she will sit.

[@watto1964]

How much of a chop do you think that is? How tall is your windshield glass? I like it!

[@groundhog180]

I'm doing the master cylinder for my 1958 Oldsmobile. I like the idea of the louvered visor!

[@DDSpeedShop]

sweet! thanks

[@TheSaxon25]

Sunvisor sounds perfect! Do you notice any difference working with old North American steel compared to the newly produced sheet metal pieces? Just curious

[@DDSpeedShop]

its thicker for sure

[@TheSaxon25]

@@DDSpeedShop Thicc 🇺🇸🇨🇦🍻

[@stephaniemoon5480]

Louvered visor will look great on it keep up the good work

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks, will do!

[@diggerspeedshop80]

I wake up to see a DD speed shop notification. Its gonna be a good day!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha right on man!

[@ericmcginnis9413]

It's going to be a cool riding hot rod! I like the slots on the back !

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i dig em too

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Danny, You're making it look easy to chop a top. I would say louvered would be a nice way to go but smaller then the rear if Halfass has a smaller die setup. Hey what disks do you use for you angle grinder. I would love to find disks that last longer then the ones I have. Thanks - later

[@DDSpeedShop]

i use the cheapy ones from canadian tire

[@RussZHC]

Try Walter or higher end Norton, they are both spendy though. Its kinda 2 or 3 and keep changing or one more expensive, the Walter ones cut down pretty well on the plastic backing though (in terms of getting more life).

[@rodneyclements6190]

Louvered Visor is a must!!

[@mikedeshon4010]

Working on 1963 impala, I am doing body work, I know you don't like that, but it's 95 percent rust free,really straight, A

[@DDSpeedShop]

better you than me haha

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome yeah do luvers on the sun viser will be great I'm getting the parts for my Rav4 to do the front wheel bearing's and put my new stereo in next week 👍🏾👍🏾

[@1928ModelA1931]

Definitely louvred visor on this ride. Coloured plexiglass for the rear and side windows. Blue, red, yellow?

[@craigcaggiano431]

Nice work when you have a car like this and you have some experience with metal fab then it comes out really cool. PS: What are you using for a Camera and editing software?

[@DDSpeedShop]

i just use a go pro and adobe

[@dansimmons1964]

Definitely louvered visor. I'm working on a 83 CJ5. Starting issues. Starter turns over but no start. These were unique in that it has 12v to the starter but 6v from the coil.

[@DDSpeedShop]

oh thats weird. good luck man!

[@oldschool6345]

Your visor is definitely a visibility problem but way too cool to change. You could go with a tinted clear plastic. Kinda like the showy gassers might have. Lookin good. Thanks for sharing

[@DDSpeedShop]

Not a bad idea

[@paulwhite9076]

Once again thanks 😊 for the video louvers would look cool over the windshield

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i think so too

[@shanewright6958]

Great job and Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@Autoslavecustoms]

Yes luverd visor

[@craigrobbins8981]

LOOKS GOOD DAN, Would the louvered visor let rain go thru and mess with visabitily when driving. Even't if wiper was on, just a thought. Craig

[@DDSpeedShop]

Sometimes u gotta sacrifice to look cool haha

[@danmoore2443]

Looking good ! I’m jealous of your T need to round something up like it to play around with ....

[@DDSpeedShop]

theyre still out there man. keep your eyes peeled

[@frankdieckman9934]

Louvered viser for the win.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy

[@jsh3234]

I think it would be best to include that top hinge. Keep things more aligned.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah might but it back on later. who knows

[@christophernorris497]

Totally louvered.

[@ndeep45]

Dan what about a piece of colored glass or plastic for the visor, red or green or blue? Cherry red like rose colored glasses?? Just a thought? Ain't saying no to louvers but might be over kill, starting to look cool

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah!

[@jeremystrickland5196]

Hell yeah looks good Dan i love the rat rods

[@94jimmy5]

Coming along nicely, Dan. It is not far from being a funmobile.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah itll b fun for sure

[@waynespyker5731]

VISOR: Stock (filled) looks good. Lightning holes work. Matching short rows of trunk louver's would be my choice! Enjoy the content.

[@DDSpeedShop]

I like it!

[@vinnie379l4]

Louvred visor for sure lol fad up a rusty tiara for the princes of rust hahaha 🤙

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha I should do that! Shed like it

[@black88coupe]

Nice work

[@donbearden1953]

Dan, I think a louvered visor would look good as long as it’s not too many louvers.

[@DDSpeedShop]

is there such a thing as too many louvers?

[@donbearden1953]

DD Speed Shop, I don’t know about you but I could have too much of everything except money. lol

[@georgebrown7557]

Nice idea of the louvre visor 👍 old T Wrecks looking good ....another great job Working on 77 Lt/Rs not as cool but a fun toy

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! thanks buddy

[@RussZHC]

Thoughts/plans for the roof? There is another local which is going to be tempting...

[@DDSpeedShop]

im thinking a canvas top that rolls up

[@RussZHC]

@@DDSpeedShop Hmm, thought I had as well, do you think it would need supporting "hoops" on the underside, its a large area? Maybe one down the center, front to back...hmmm...

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Lime green with a toilet paper spoiler and it's the perfect Corona tribute.

[@DDSpeedShop]

hahah

[@braysanborn6000]

Great video.... Great tunes.... DD-T as good as the Gasser 🏆

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@bobfalfa76]

I like a dimple die visor, the one they did on Sweet Pea back in the day on Monster Garage was really cool.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah dimple dies r wicked too

[@keithodell6426]

Yep on the louvered visor. I'm working on a bottle of Canadian Mist at the moment.

[@DDSpeedShop]

hard day!

[@bustedford]

All that grinding and welding maybe put an old coffee can over the carb👍🏻

[@DDSpeedShop]

shes iron deficient anyways haha

[@bustedford]

DD Speed Shop, i dont think this one needs any iron supplements like a scoop though, your welds should do the job😉

[@davidcraddock7011]

louvered visor to match trunk, but concerned being able to see under / around the visor. Fun part, watching parts slide off the cowl and louvered trunk in fast video mode. Cameo of Dani was cute

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@davidwaskiewicz3289]

Definitely louvered visor!👍🏻

[@DDSpeedShop]

I think so too!

[@robertironside3166]

Beaumont paint job with some satin clear coat... keep it mean looking just slightly night-ish :-)) Forget the flat head thang... but maybe get some nice headers and wrap them or keep them black. Main thing is, watch your pedal space and how much room you allow for your legs and for those three pedals. Factory Five when they made up their punch or drop dyes for the bodies made them a wee bit wider as people were shorter and with tiny feet when those cars were originally built. So maybe extend the pedal linkage passed the wider part of the transmission tunnel so you can clutch normal. lol Sit far back and pedal like a more normal human set up. Eight ball for a shift knob? lol Sweet! Maybe get some rear fenders or even a couple of front fenders so you can mount some big-ass headlights with those torpedo shape. Maybe from a mid thirties car [early 30's Fords, Chevies.. or make some weird cone jobs for yourself :-)) Be a growling night crawler car in the end. Sweet! Love this build!

[@shartne]

Yes Louvered visor for the Flivver!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hahah yesssss

[@brydenal6319]

The end of the video was funny great ending

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks buddy

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Dan solid on the visor, just my opinion

[@slvrktman7824]

Flashback!

[@mikepantel6945]

Future Dan is gonna be an amazing problem solver.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Hes a bit of a dick sometimes.

[@timerickson7056]

The visor may be a problem. With a chopped top vision is screwed with a metal visor you'll be hanging your head over the steering wheel and twisting to look up and see traffic lights and down the road might want to get your seat in and actually look out before deciding what to do with the visir

[@DDSpeedShop]

It's just bolted on. Plus it looks so damn cool.

[@richardsumner4214]

YES for louvered visor ! SEEMS ALL THE TOOLS MIGRATE TO THE FLOOR ? MINE DO THE SAME !! THANKS !

[@DDSpeedShop]

Haha yeah. Owell

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

Impressive. Very.

[@SketchysGarage]

67 Camaro, hoping to turn it into a rust rocket. Love the videos keep up the good work.

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! i want a 67 someday

[@HondariderLee]

I'd like to see an OLD SCHOOL like this with an LS in it that be bad assery.......

[@DDSpeedShop]

totally

[@tomandpeg2390]

Great episode. You should name the T "Louvern".

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i like it

[@Nova.1971]

Looking good......what a guy can get done in 6-7 hours huh!!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

anyone can do it

[@ratrodruss]

Definitely louver the visor.

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy

[@tork62077]

Louvered visor would be bad ass!