The fender skirt debate 🫠

[@jimfinlaw4537]

I have seen a few Hudsons with fender skirts installed before. Its not like it hasn't been done before. It just comes down to a matter of preference whether to have them or not. Chad has done a great job fabricating them from scratch. Jolene is doing a great job with the camera as always. Keep up the great work!

[@GruesomesGarage]

Yes they were a factory accessory on these cars. There are pictures of them on the internet with skirts.

[@skidrowskidder629]

do not like the skirts

[@rondejoux8006]

I think this chop looks so good it could be original. Looks heaps better than the original car. Great work from you both.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

Its far from looking original, obviously near enough is good enough for you, it isnt for me.

[@clifc6351]

Thank You for the tip about the abrasive wheel vs. the carbide bit. I've notices a difference when you've been smoothing the outsides of your welds. Thank You Jolene for another beautifully recorded project.

[@charlielemmons5525]

Nice work on the skirts. I would definitely weld the bolts on to make it easier to mount them. Glad it's going to stay as a 4 door. Jolene always does a fabulous job with the camera.

[@davidhuber2679]

I never miss watching every day. I have learned a lot from Chad. Thanks Bad Chad and Jolene for both of you are so talented see you both tomorrow.

[@billcoupe4468]

I've never been fond of fender skirts... maybe it was the 100's of rusty, nearly impossible to get off, skirts I dealt with as a tire changer 😂😂 These look right for the car, though! As always, I love watching Chad designing and talking us through his process!! I learn something new every day! Chad's description of what he's doing, combined with Jolene's camera work, makes each video enjoyable!!

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Dual side-mounts! Fender skirts! Chad, you just might have to treat this gorgeous Terraplane to a fresh paint job after all. PS - Best camera work on KZbin, Jolene!

[@johnpassmore8176]

I didn't really care for the skirts at first but I know they weren't done. When you put that one part on it for design .the one you have a pair of. I really liked that. Gotta look ugly before it looks right. Keep on keeping on. You've never disappointed me .EVER. GREAT VIDEO JOLENE

[@patricklucki5368]

Glad your keeping it as a 4 door. Beautiful work. Think the spare tires on the front fenders adds to much. I like the clean look of the car.

[@faronf2006]

Love the look of the chop & fender skirts ...really makes the old Hudson 😎 Even though the 2 door panel wagon would be neat , just glad you guys have decided to leave it as a four door sedan .

[@rickcasey611]

Good call on keeping it a 4door. Personally I like panel trucks but maybe on another build. Tip of the hat to you both! Your skills and talents are appreciated.

[@allenice3001]

The skirts really make it look bad ass , I wasn’t sure when you started but seeing it done really makes the whole car jump out at you more , good job ,and nice job jolene, keep it going helps make my day !

[@hbryan6002]

Been watching your channel since it first began, never miss an episode. Seen all your TV series and always get amazed at your talent you 2 have. No wonder you are admired and loved all over the world. Not bad for a Maritime boy from Canning.

[@nboldrini]

I graduated in 1963 in California. The last - I mean the LAST things a guy would do to customize his car was to put on fender skirts or a continental kit. Ugh! I know that those things varied in other parts of the country but just thought I would relate my personal experiences. Us hotrodders tend to stick with what we grew up with.

[@brianhiggins4832]

That was the 60's, the 50's was a lil different, think early 50's mercs and other customs, not hot rods brother, customs 😁

[@jazzxtreme2674]

I Agree!

[@nboldrini]

@@brianhiggins4832 True. In the 40's they were called hot rods but later in the 60's the same cars were also called customs. Until the late 50's the 1950 mercs were way too new and costly to tear apart and customize. Most of the ones that made it into the magazines were done after they had been purchased as a cheap used car and built in professional shops just as they are today.

[@richardfenner3673]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, personally don’t like the shape or the fender skirt, I do like the method you made it, you the man!

[@davidcrawford5711]

Jealous or just odd ?

[@richardfenner3673]

@@davidcrawford5711 dont see how your reply is relevant, neither of your suppositions apply, be well my friend

[@aceadman]

The chop looks really good, I think. Not a fan of the skirts, but enjoyed watching the fabrication process. I’d have liked to see the panel van, but the windows emphasize the look of the chop, and that’s probably a smart call. 👍👍😊

[@davidoutten6913]

Absolutely amazing Bad Chad!!! I love it! Thank you Queen Jolene for your fantastic skill with the camera. You both are by far my favorite show to ever have the opportunity to watch. I am so grateful for the time and effort you both give to show us all this amazing talent ❤️. Thank you soon much!

[@donnieslaughter764]

Awesome transformation on this car I think it looks great the way you done the roof I don't think it would have turned out like this if you sectioned the roof

[@billtopka2584]

For the fender skirts I think that putting a rivnut or a welded on nut on the inside of the fender. Then running a bolt up from the bottom I believe that way it’s will be easier to line up. Also if you cut the bottom of the rear door glass it would go down into the door shell without changing the fit on the top. Great work! Love the look!👍😎

[@boblayzell1349]

I'm none too keen on fender skirts on this car, just my personal feeling for what it's worth.

[@dlow1779]

It's removable

[@brianhiggins4832]

I respect your opinion, but I think with the light chop and the skirts it looks pretty classy, almost 40's limo like, but the rear needs to come down 3 or 4 inches to level it out, I like it

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

Bad Chad, you are a master. The big advantage you have is you see in your brain what you want something to look like and you are able to make that happen !! You and Jolene sure are a fantastic team !!

[@jimhowell2967]

A little bead roll work would add a lot of dimension/detail/visual appeal to the skirts, IMHO.

[@williamgroel2880]

You have real good control of the grinder.Nice job 👍😎

[@scottmartin356]

I think this is a good car for a fender skirt- I'd like to see some decorative brightwork, or maybe cut an arch to show the whole hubcap. Either way, I always love the work the both of you do!

[@kenmineker4477]

How do you open the doors if you mount the spare tires in front of them? I think I'd like the looks of them being mounted there as well, but seems they'd cause more problems being there then just leaving them off (or maybe find a different location). I'm anxious to see how you do it, I like your work & enjoy following along your builds.

[@Slicknicksimms87]

He is gonna put them just in front of the front door and French them into the wheel well. French meaning he is gonna cut a hole in the front fender /wheel well and slide the tire in and it's gonna be filled in with sheet metal around where the tire is gonna be sitting inside fender. He has done it to another build. Looks awesome

[@davidsheehy9524]

Would it look better if you move the rear bumper closer to the trunk ....love the chop looking great

[@willhorting5317]

I was thinking the same thing, about the bumper.

[@larryconover3925]

I've learned so much about metal by watching. you can see how important it is to have the weld penetrate the metal so you are only grinding off "weld" and protecting the original metal.

[@peterjuhlke7437]

And if it doesn't you'll probably use threaded tabs with wing nuts behind so will snug up anyway ,looking great guys!

[@rcharles6123]

Although I am not into chops this one is fairly interesting in the car does look good however I would think the car lock with lots of chrome White Walls and side fender skirts this car could really be a classic

[@kevinmcleod7580]

Putting the tires on the running boards ? Would you place them back of the front doors ? To me it looks like they will inhibit you entrance to the cab if they're placed on the front fenders . As always Jolene and Chad great build ! Thumbs-up !

[@normanroberts6680]

I agree. It doesn't look like there is enough room for a tire. But Chad doesn't change his mind. We'll have to watch and see how he pulls this off.

[@Slicknicksimms87]

He is gonna French them into the front wheel well . Looks like there should be enough room

[@joleenchastain1185]

IT DOES NOT MATTER I F THE DOORS HIT THE TIRES CHAD WILL NEVER GET IT 2 RUN

[@Slicknicksimms87]

@@joleenchastain1185 ok does that make yourself feel better ? You know that if your negative all the time your life will reflect that. I feel sorry for you really. Think positive and maybe you won't be the guy trolling everyone on a computer screen. You might actually have a purpose

[@eddillon2666]

Can't wait to see it lowered. Not sure if wheel side mounts will fit. Otherwise great work. Thank you for the continuous quality videos.

[@johnnydanger57]

Actually, the metal shrinks fastest when cooled the fastest, and vaporizing water takes heat out much faster than air. I think you might be confused about how wet the rag needs to be, not sloppy wet or dripping, just enough so the rag doesn't burn. Just a rung-out rag, no drips or puddles. and rust is not a factor when done this way as the heat pretty much evaporated all the water where it touched anyway.

[@garywoodard5759]

when i was young i made my living as a welder/fitter for steel boat construction. we bent 3" x 1/4" wall thickness round tubing by applying heat with acetylene torch, and quickly cooling it with a wet rag. we made handrails with visually appealing bends from bow to stern with the proper application of heating & cooling. wet rags will bend hot steel - practice!!

[@stephencarter1442]

I like the three lines in the hood, The skirt might look carrying that detail. Love me some skirt! Thanks for sharing with us !

[@jimcoplan9502]

Another moment for Chad and his skills. Jolene gets it all with her great camera work.

[@CSmith-oz4wp]

Chad does his magic with little or no big cost, just smart work. This will be a great addition to their collection.

[@capri347]

As a new follower since your Australia visit I'm really enjoying your in depth videos and I'm loving this build so far.

[@johnwade5747]

I’m not a fan of fender skirts myself, but those are turning out perfect and the way you’ve got them mounted with the three hooks and then using 2 nuts up from the bottom,you shouldn’t have to worry about them ever causing the problem. I dig it!

[@CarlTeskey]

Oh yes Bad Chad and Jolene, Nice skirts, holy billy ba jeepers.... I know that you like going out to shop for art and trinkets,, love it,, you wanted or were showing us some chrome antique decal art to install on the bubble skirts, wow, that seems like a good idea. I use antiques and cool stuff from yard sales to incorporate with my wood working projects. Hey Jolene, I see Fina pup is a KZbin star too.. 😁😁

[@59jaguar]

Looks great . The skirts make a big difference in the overall aesthetics.

[@bradleymckay365]

So happy you are leaving it a 4 door. She looks absolutely gangster like that and being lowered its going to be one of your coolest cars.

[@pablorivera6879]

Jolene’s camera work is outstanding, you guys compliment each other.

[@stang9660]

Looks much more like a streamline car the way it was intended from the factory. Great job, Lookin good!!!!

[@jerrymason6027]

Wow chad the skirts are looking great,,I like skirts an whitewall’s,,I got them on my car too, when you lower the butt end of it that’s relly gonna set it off,,a hi to Jolene an fina too,luv ya’s,👍👍😀

[@donaldbrightwell5221]

The skirts look great on the car. The chop looks pretty much factory. I knew it would come out this way. The back window treatment really as a cool trick. Came out like it was made that way. I agree with Chad, Jolene always does great on the camera. It is always easy to see what is going on.

[@rickperry6391]

As a guy that has done custom cars for my self and custom 1/10 remote control stuff for over 20 years. I love what you do and how you think out of the box. Being just like everyone else is boring. I have learned so much after watching you the last 6 months. Glad you are showing how to simplify things so that others will be motivated to try it them selfs. I watch people that motivate me to keep doing my projects and do that for othered on my Facebook page. Screw the nagitive people out there. They don’t have an ounce of skill that you have . Keep doing what you do. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@williambuhrer3524]

Glad you are happy with it, I wouldn't want something like that attached to my fender as it would destroy the paint on the fender. My opinion is a fender skirt only fills the wheel opening, but that's my opinion and I'm sure you don't care. Giving you a thumbs up and a comment to help.

[@LostinRestoration39]

I was into the idea of leaving it original but after realizing that it's not a very rare or desired vehicle and then watching it transform into what it's turning into now,I've totally changed my mind and glad Chad is doing it this way because it is looking so much better than stock because the roof was as a bit odd looking how high it was stock and know it looks the way it should have been made stock from the factory and doesn't look like a chopped street rod at all,great job Chad

[@markfillingim3686]

Great camera work , great team work, it's like a well choreography dance

[@kenmyers9372]

SWEET, glad to hear about side mount spares, I thought they would be cool too. skirts look great can't wait to see it lowered.

[@danielplummer6385]

Hello Chad & Jolene, I am glad that you guys decided to leave it as a 4 dr. I have never been attracted to 4 doors but, in the case of this Hudson I am, it is a really good looking car in my opinion and it does look unique being chopped as a 4 dr. I think it will look good lowered, it is too bad that air bag systems are costly as that would really be cool. I don't know how I feel about the spare wheels and tires I will know better when I see them sitting there but, it is not my car anyways so what counts is how you two feel about it. Nice work on the fender skirts Chad, I am looking forward to seeing them 100% finished, lol. Jolene, absolutely fantastic camera work as always, I don't know if you can get any better when you are already the best! It would be nice to see you more involved in the modifications it would make it more of a family thing. Be back tomorrow as always!

[@paulmiller1618]

The workmanship that gone into this car is top notch. You have raised to the occasion on this car. Bravo. The tickel trunk comment made me laugh

[@michaelyeaple2]

I really appreciate all of your hard work on this one. Both of you I appreciate 🥰 you guys make me feel good watching all these builds. I'm entertained! 😂

[@olegearhead2483]

I was never a fan of flush fender skirts. But Bad Chad's skirts flow so well with the fender and car, I'm in. The chop also flows with the car. Although the 2 door sedan delivery would look good I'm glad to hear it's staying a suicide 4 door. Lookin good.

[@richardashcraft7200]

Love the lesson, but I'm undecided on the look of the skirt. I am waiting to see the finished product as I'm always envious of that

[@garthp9874]

I understand the fender skirt debate. When I was a kid, I can remember some cars having fender skirts and the problems associated with them. The number one problem you had with fender skirts is when you had a flat tire and you needed to take the tire off, you had to remove the fender skirt. Having grown up in the rust belt, the fasteners that held on the skirts were so rusty that they broke apart so you could not replace the fender skirts after you changed the tire. In those days changing a tire was common because bias ply tires did not last that long. People could not wait to take off their fender skirts and throw them away. That being said, Chad is using the fender skirts to create a look. As with any artist, the look is nothing about function but everything about style.

[@dirttrack5439]

The idea of adding an ornament to the skirts would make them unique. If the Canadian emblem doesn't seem appropriate that area could be filled in with a piece of costume jewelry or anything to give it some pizazz. Just and unbelievable transformation.

[@les5386]

This has been a great series. The Hudson looks so much better with the chopped roof and fender skirts. It looks like a gangster car. Great job Chad and Jolene!

[@jonathanperry3792]

Top Job looks cool as.I am putting side mount spare wheels on a 1924 Sunbeam toura sedan that was made to fit side mount wheel but never had them .A center hub bracket from the chase rail had to be made but the vibration was to sever when driven down the road, a clamp bracket will be clamped to the tire then bolted to the running board. Fingers crossed this is a fix. Side skirts i vote maple leaf spear line it up to the center of hub cape.

[@garybarry4446]

Your work always comes through as so professional , the best teaching moments for those wanting and willing to learn . So really love the elements of the build

[@davidcornell9090]

Thank you Thank you for leaving it a 4 door. The fender skirts looking good. Once again Ms. Jolene doing a fantastic job with the close ups... love your videos... you keep them coming and I'll keep watching ❤

[@drumman-de8ku]

You inspired me to do my own fender skirts,never worked with metal before and don't know how to weld yet!!!...bolted them on.flush body worked and look not bad.bur for now not removable but I mean I can always fix it back if I don't like it .I see it in my Brian then do it.

[@M5888-z3w]

It amazes me how well the skirts turned out your artistry produces every time I loved the story on the wet rags

[@flatworm00]

I think the fender skirts turned out super! The side mounts for tires would really make this car in my opinion.

[@jonathanperry3792]

I am putting side mount spare wheels on a 1924 Sunbeam toura sedan that was made to fit side mount wheel but never had them .A center hub bracket from the chase rail had to be made but the vibration was to sever when driven down the road, a clamp bracket will be clamped to the tire then to the running board. Fingers crossed this is a fix.

[@andrewleonberger7477]

No spare tires in the finders. The car has beautiful lines. Lowered would make it more apporcable. I trust your ideas. Looking forward to the progress. Thanks for inspiring me. I was happy to see your son back in the videos.

[@jamesroets800]

Looks good, Chad and Jolene. Art is always a work in progress. Fine art is always great work in progress. Keep up the great work!

[@michaelanderson3771]

Love your work Chad and Jolene. If you put the wheels on the side - How will you open the doors? I like what you did with the roof. Not too much - Just enough chop for my belly button.

[@Slicknicksimms87]

He will put them just in front of the front doors and French them into the front fender a bit. And it's gonna look sweet

[@waynemclaughlin6571]

Chad you're a walking encyclopedia when it comes to automotive restoration. You're a genius can't wait to see what you build for the Atlantic Nationals this year. Wayne Moncton New Brunswick

[@royfrye2871]

That fender skirt is almost the identical shape of the front fender😮 and close to the same size too. Really looks like it belongs👍👍👍

[@barriecollins6838]

Chad and jolene nice job on the fender skirts they make a big difference to the car and also you make it look so easy and we all know it's not as easy as it looks. Jolene thank you for your excellent camera work it's like Chad says we get to see everything in detail and to hear what is going on. You really do a great job on what you do. Keep up the great work the both of you 👏 👍

[@mardyfisher693]

Doing things in real time really shows your talent and calmness under pressure.

[@Jclopez10805]

Nice job getting those fender skirts done. As I said before there is always something new to learn from Bad Chad👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnmorris4981]

Digging it as a chopped 4 door with skirts. Badass!

[@JohnBravo925]

Chad car is looking awesome and thank God you are leaving it as a 4 door sedan. Jolene is doing a great job with the camera 🎥 work you have a great team together. Oh I also checked Chad your boots brunt are not made in Australia 🇦🇺 not made in USA 🇺🇸 but are made in China 🇨🇳 go figure. 😎

[@tonymartinchilcott2519]

Just love it. Watch all day never get bored . Bad chad is good chad Love you man . Tony from down under. Come back soon . We love you in oz. Australia. Come to sydney . You love it here and the city of sydney..... He loves his girl friend. Hes always saying he loves her more than the car. Its so lovely to see and hear his love for her.... And his work on the vechials he builds.....

[@Lythrox]

Typically fender inserts or guards are held on with latches or bolts that tie into the guard and bolt into the fender itself. 90s LMP1 Jaguars have a tool box latch that would hook into the wheel wells at the bottom. In two places and was set in with pins at the top. These were form fit to the wheel well to keep the cars aerodynamics gains above the weight added and be removed for tire changes on race day. Basically form fit fiber glass. Obviously there is pressure pushing the skirt out, else it just falls off the car.

[@vintagesawyer6246]

1986 Pontiac Parisienne had a super slick and easy 3 point attachment system for the skirts using a lever to latch them on. No bolts. Mine stayed in the garage mostly so no one would steal them.

[@stephenlucas9995]

Chad you are absolutely right about Jolene, She does the best job filming your vid's, (and much more). What a great teem you both are. The skirts came out great, you are amazing! I can't wait to see the spare tire location tomorrow. Don't forget the doors open from the front, that may be a tough one putting in the front! Maybe two on the trunk? Um, you'll figure it out forget I said anything, I'll be here when you do, see you tomorrow, I just can't wait to see what you'll do!

[@garthp9874]

Doors open in the front - great point! should be interesting.

[@DonPerry-nx4sr]

Wasn't a fan at the start but WOW!!! It's looking really good Chad. I'm liking the idea of a one of a kind two-door panel van....

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Looking good....lowrider...gonna be a cruiser spare tires on the fenders should set it off pretty good 👍 glad your leaving it 4 dr really...like the suicide door action...cya tomorrow Chad and Jolene and Fina and Mr Tim....great camera work jolene 😊

[@BillyMike1000]

Glad you're sticking with the four-door design. With those suicide door handle set ups; they look very cool! Another great video brother! 👍

[@GCZGarage]

Keep it a four door... love the skirts

[@Dave51H]

Looking good, Chad, I like how you've made the car look like it's always been like that! Please leave it as a four door, too many two door chops around! 😊 Keep up the good work! ❤from the UK 🇬🇧

[@donsmith4465]

I’m really impressed with how you arrive at solutions for the windshield and it looks just like it was always the way it looks now. I’m wondering if you are going to lower it a little bit or if you intend to leave it as it is. Thanks from an Edmonton fan.

[@ironroad8616]

Hey there Chad and Jolene, Been watching you build those fender skirts from scratch. The way you manipulate the round rod to build your skirt, I wonder what it would take for you to build your own skirt accents to fit your build. The first one you tried on the skirt that didn't quite fit looked like it would match the front grill. You could make it a contest with your viewers to see who would come up with a great design and whoever wins gets a piece of the car or hat or ??? Would get your viewers participation. Anyway, enjoy watching your builds, been learning a lot about welding and cutting and just doing.

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

My Dad likes the car and the work you have done with it. (He is a couple of years younger than it is.) And he has an opinion on it. This is put the original wheels back on it and paint them the body color of the car. ( And he also told me to tell you to take the Maple leaf Truck ornament pieces you have and then center them with the wheels on the fender skits.) I want to say the other piece is a Studebacker, but I'm not sure.

[@richardbaltazar6808]

Personally is four-door with the suicide doors is bad ass and them skirts took it to a whole other level. I like the style... Lord, a little bit just the way it is. We look badass

[@TheIIOM]

Design is always a point of contention. The great news is that it's a personal opinion and not a right/wrong choice. My opinion... I like the look better than an exposed tire (in this case it appears not to be centered in the opening). The best part is you adapt as you go instead of drinking with your initial thoughts.

[@cn3816]

Explained so well that I understand Chad. Footage is really well done .

[@brucemiller8389]

As you said yourself the car looks Gangster with the roof lowered. Lowering the car would look good as well but welding up the back doors and putting fender skirts as well as blocking out the back windows will look TERRIBLE.

[@bigdogcountrymusic7146]

I vote keep the Skirts, they look so good and you did one heck of a job building them! Awesome Bad Chad!

[@ejharrop1416]

No questions here just admiration for the work Jolene and you do. I enjoy watching what ever direction you choose to go. Thank you, take care and peace out.

[@waltmarks9720]

Looking good go choice leaving it a 4 door looks better now than when you got it 😊 . Great video work as always Jolene 👍 😀.

[@arthurmccarron4379]

The. Skirt. Shape. Accents the. Roof. Chop. But. Keeping. The. Hudson. Look. And. Rendering. Of. Side. Panels replacing. The. Side. Glass. Would. Be. A. Finishing. Touch. You. Nailed. This. One. Thanks

[@dannyrichardson4925]

Jolene does the best camera work on you tube.

[@brianstegemoller19]

Geuss my eyes deceived me before the skirts so looked flat but obviously not though I did comment possible too early in video before the weld pulled back the top to give it an amazing look, I'm looking forward to process of matching the paint so it all looks originally aged. Like it had just drove out of the barn this way, being parked for half a century.

[@daledean6860]

I think the fender skirts came out great. I like the step-by-step on building them.

[@davidcrawford5711]

NO WORRIES , YOU ARE A GIFTED CRAFTSMAN ! SEMPER FI !

[@fonhollohan2908]

I'm relived to hear that you chanced your mind on not making it into a panel truck. I believe that was a smart decision. looking forward to seeing this lowered and it having a side tire mount. They definitely make them look more luxurious with that addition I fully agree with you there Chad.

[@willhorting5317]

Chad, the reason there are always that handful of people who ask "how are you going to change a flat tire?", is that they either do not watch the video at all, but make a comment like that because it is their way of complaining. Or, they hop, skip and jump around the video, only watching snippets. On more than one recent video, I have seen at least one person comment that he does that.

[@JamesMcIntosh-t9w]

I prefer no side mounts because of cluttered look, restricted access to the engine and interference with the suicide doors. I usually don’t care for fender skirts, but am impressed with your design and workmanship. Without the skirts you would need a larger diameter rear tire and the rear needs to be lowered about 4 inches or more. It will come down some when the interior is installed. The front end should be lowered at least 2 inches, maybe more.

[@johnlamore218]

Thanks for addressing the rag and water cooling thing, your right it was old school its the way I've done it for 50 years but you explanation made perfect sense so I will do it your way less mess LOL Thanks again John L