THE MERC DOORS ARE GETTING WELDED SHUT: WHEN FOUR DOORS BECOME NO DOORS

[@stevenmackenzie8527]

Wow! What an awesome build. You're awesome in the way you move metal into art. Love it!

[@sdavrider]

Two things puzzle me about Chad's work practices. First is that he rarely wire brushes the painted surfaces before welding. Second is that he doesn't wire brush or apply any weld through primer on rust before he conceals it behind panels that become inaccessible after welding.

[@eugemades177]

@@joepacheco4038 you can't have "Rat" without rust. But I feel you

[@i8ntnuts]

@Sdavrider Your best bet is to sit back and enjoy the entertainment. If you are a young man and intend to keep your cars, or have them last, then do everything you can to eliminate every trace of rust, and do everything possible to prevent it from coming back. I have a feeling you already know all this however

[@brianpeters112]

If I may I would like to share my thoughts on "Flow"...No not your aunty but the source, the sweet spot of your vision that meets your expierience. They say that success happens when oppertunity and expierience meet, but to stay in that "zone" or the "sweet spot" the force pushing that has to be "Flow" otherwise the continuity gets lost and the dream dies. Ok, in saying that and how this may apply in this situation is this...Your "Flow" gets interrupted by meanial things (creative flow is way too precious for this) like...say...tripping over leads, or purely by crouching down to work on the floor (the up and down motion of the serotonin fluid in the brain in itself will cancel flow) these distractions causes momentum blockages and left and right hemisphere confusion = mistakes = wasting time etc...So how do we remedy this? This is where the ancient art of discipline comes into play. To easily transfer your workings to the project and without interrupting the flow it may be better to apply help in the way of discipline to your work surface e.g... Maybe a rolling work bench that houses your hand tools and power sockets just like a painters easel...Leonardo did not have his paints on the floor ;) You are already thinking of dialogue, motion, emotion, and of course the "flow of the art work"...Maybe time to make the tools your servants rather than your masters....Just saying...With a lot of love as you know :)

[@wmathys]

While watching the layout of the door. The green tape is fine for looks the worrisome issue will be the bottom of the door hitting the lower body door as it flairs out. I think the shape will require the lowest part of the door to flair towards the front to allow clearance. Try this cut a piece of cardboard perpendicular to the side profile at the hinge. Then use that silhouette on the front fender. Kind of like when you had the round door and could only place one hinge.

[@mikehalm164]

I was out of town the last couple of days and came across the season one shows. Yes, this is a complex build, but so was the Noggin Cider build. All of Chad's ideas worked on that build and it turned out beautifully. If he were able to have the crew he had on the Noggin build, we would see this one on the road before the end of summer.

[@grc3029]

"The hour With Chad ! " Look forward to following your progress every day , awesome build it all takes time , sounds like there are many folks feeling the vibe , enjoying your vision and your way of bringing it together , thanks Chad n Jolene!

[@lazyschevyv8racingcapri-le218]

Fantastic to watch you fabricating, fast and accurate, look forward to watching your videos every day. Keep up the great work Chad. Just an idea, why dont you build yourself a couple of work benches , waist high on wheels for all your tools etc. you are using on the build. Keeps the floor clear and stops you keep bending down to pick them up from the floor...Just an idea..............keep up the great work.

[@josephcarpenter7193]

this build has been a surprise that has stayed interesting all the way....not expecting that to change.....i look forward every day to verify what we're seeing as it's created....thanks for letting us ride along...good luck to you both keep up the good work your doing...from Fairbanks Alaska

[@MIKEH.777]

Chad you are doing a fantastic job I'm loving how it's going together and I'm see the vision you have. I can't wait to see how the doors are going to open and I can't wait to see the gas tank steps. Jolene you are doing a fantastic job videoing everything you don't miss anything and it's so clear. Keep up the great work and God Bless you guys. 🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌

[@TheFastStang]

Absolutely cool build - i love it You should turn it into your shop-truck, with a cool short bed and a crane to haul cars, and old hidden toolboxes or tool drawers on the sides where the old doors were, awesome interior and that rust and patina on the outside... Like Hook from Pixars Cars

[@robertfinck1275]

If you do that door it will need to be a suicide door because it won't pass the front fender. Personally I would line up the A pillar and B pillars pf both cars and have the one big door with steps similar to a bus or some transport trucks. I still would do suicide doors because it would be extremely easy to line up the B pillar and get them working.

[@ericboothe8236]

Your definitely not afraid to tackle anything. And you don’t care what people think. Your my kinda people. Keep it up.

[@joedurning3275]

Always interesting watching your brain at work as you figure out each step along the way. I'm really digging this build!

[@daveunsworth9931]

I enjoy watching you build your cars your way,lots of tips and very original work. Thanks.

[@kimcooper1451]

I am lovjng your creativity and truck build. One thing about the doors is that by using the stock top hinge alignment you will need to scallop out the front edge to clear the roll of the front guards. Also I think the truck would make a great 5th wheel car or camper hauler. Keep up the good work mate. Cheers 👣

[@easyman6086]

Always entertaining and I do enjoy. However, Chad you are not getting close to the basic metal working process as you fail to prep the underlaying metal. Grind and weld-thru primer at the very least. These welded joints will turn to sh t in no time - so looking pretty but no functionality. Well, maybe that's the point? Anyway, fun to watch

[@i8ntnuts]

Easyman The most entertainment on KZbin. 👍

[@DT99race]

Glad to hear you are making your own grill in the SoCal style 👍

[@alexandriawootton1742]

I keep thinking about the head/tail lights on this truck. Since it’s now a COE I like the taillights on your galaxy, I think those or the lights on a early 50’s crestline would look great. Keeping with the round frenched look for the headlights like the rendering you’ve been using. Keeping the head/taillights symmetrical. Almost like a turbine engine intake/exhaust. Thanks for all the info, I am learning so much.

[@sdavrider]

I thought it started out as a COE, but its not anymore. Sadly, It's now conventional with a full length hood.

[@trev5960]

Chad and Jolene, I love watching your videos. Such great work that you two do together. I am excited to see how the doors end up getting hinged. This seems like it will be an interesting challenge as I have never seen doors that have outward protrusions from the hinge line. Keep up the good work, this is going to be beautiful when it is finished.

[@TheRichyrich1966]

Best car build show around. You two make it so watchable. Great project, great company. Keep at it.

[@kennethstevenson976]

Consider hinging the Merc door skin downward to form an aircraft type stairway to reach the outward swinging top door with consistent vertical gaps. Looks like a solution to get in and out of the truck easily. You wouldn't have to attach the curved area of the bottom door to the top door. After you grind the high weld spots. Use an adjustable vixen vile to finish the curved surfaces.

[@DroTrebor]

I like that idea. I would split it and have the top half gull wing and the bottom half be stops that fold down

[@Jimsathome]

I watched it live, but I'm still waiting for the bells to go off on the design. 😉

[@carlsapartments8931]

not the design.... the process

[@kimrandi7677]

My husband and I watch everyday. You and Jolene are a tireless couple, so much energy and oh my, the ideas are spectacular.

[@charliekline3975]

But if you don’t clean the rust the rust under the good metal will start to eat that metal

[@charliekline3975]

@@merckxamillian no as long as air hits it ,it will rust ,rust needs two things to survive air or moisture you got to remember the cars in these museums don’t have no rust on them they are well-maintained unlike what he is doing he’s putting good metal over rust so there for that rusted metal will feast on the good metal eventually when he puts body fill and paint it the rust will come through overtime .

[@bazwell3]

Very impressed with how much work you have done in such a short time. One he'll.of a creation. 👌

[@davidmessersmith6490]

This build definitely has my attention and can't wait to see the final result.

[@keiththomas5977]

Have to say not my favorite build. But enjoy watching the process and watching the metal work. Always been afraid of it.

[@PCSOLVER1]

Love it.... My doubts are, how people will go up and down the cabin with those doors than high and no steps.. And how easy will be to access the engine for servicing or doing work when finished. Again..I love it...with that chromed grill will be a killer truck!!!

[@jamesrobinson9062]

Quite an ambitious project will it actually drive or be yard art

[@MJS1455]

Looking good cant wait to see it finished and thanks for sharing your build with us.

[@codycheney3401]

It sure is refreshing to see progress instead of standing around talking it to death. There are no meetings about it 3 times a day just progress while you explain what you're doing. I'm always glad to see your creations. This would be a great time to put in a diesel Cummins to have something even more unique !

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Wonder if you could make the bottom door line, line up with the Merc's body line. Think you already are looking at that idea. That grille idea will sure set this off. Had to look up that truck. To bad new cars don't look like that, so much aerodynamics built into it.

[@trevorgould4155]

You got to just love it. It's a true one of a kind. It's real. Love watching you design on the fly

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

I don't care what all the at home professionals say about Chad and his work I followed the great customizer Gene Winfield I'm from Modesto my grandpa new Gene personally I was also a very big fan of Bill Hines the god of lead 😂 and all the great customizers there's nothing wrong with doing things the old School way, it's more challenging and it takes more creativity and outside the box thinking and maybe perhaps even a certain DNA but bad Chad rocks🤘🤘 thanks for showing people out there you don't need a million dollars worth of tools and a team of professionals with the latest and greatest just be passionate about it and make it yours ,don't talk about it !!!be about it!!! if you're happy with the results that's all that matters!!!

[@dbabb2484]

Man I truly admire you for your work ethic, not enough people in this world that just go out there and get shit done.

[@jamesgoucher862]

I think the taped out cut line for the door is awesome. Wonderful video work. God bless you both.

[@johnblackburn7673]

It takes years of experience and expertise to make things look so simple. Top this of with an amazing imagination and you have a Bad Chad. Loving this build, can't wait for the next episode.

[@sampaulsam4321]

From "scrap" to fantastic cars.. continue your will and vision of what anyone can't always have. !

[@davidzalik4574]

Feeling inspired. Might try to repair the floor in my 60 Belair myself. I'm gonna give it a try.

[@60chevyjim]

you can do it , i used chads idea from jims olds floors , on a 50 chevy fleetline floor i am doing , it worked great. i have two 60 chevys myself.

[@davidzalik4574]

@@60chevyjim That is awesome. Need to watch the Jim Olds videos again. Thanks

[@60chevyjim]

@@davidzalik4574 i am doing floor pans in my 60 impala convertible too

[@davidzalik4574]

@@60chevyjim Awesome! Will let you know how it works out.

[@jlefoote4774]

Starting to see it. Enjoyable build.

[@dorothywithers4690]

Hubby watches your videos every day. He talks about your videos all the time. 😎👍

[@robertpradella6550]

Right on! I tell a friend all the time. She always wants to watch when she comes over. Now that's a cool chic!! Lol

[@foodland8066]

I'm liking the second door option with the rounded edges.

[@TheKustomBeardoh]

This truck is looking so rad. I love the way Chad build things people don’t think of. Building different stuff like they were building in the 60’s. Don’t see much of that anymore.

[@davidsolloway9349]

I really like the design as you go aspect of this build, very entertaining !

[@theon-targetgunguy3036]

Love watching and seeing what you guys come up with every day. Inspiring and gets me out in my shop!

[@hitnmiss49]

A true craftsman at work.

[@billstolz9587]

That would be cool to have a hot wheel made of this truck

[@justanonymous8858]

It is unreal how each step reveals the next step. Love watching the magic. Thanks for sharing your passion with us. What size welding wire do you use. It seems one size does it all for you. Steve in Texas workin on my 37 Chevy truck.

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

Is that an old Land Rover out behind the red hot rod? That would be a fun build to watch!

[@robertdelaney5994]

I love the building on the fly that is the true artist.

[@markallison8854]

My favorite Merc doors Getting welded. And seeing chad and jolene 👉😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@mikelaidmanchevyboy6763]

Amazing job Jolene and Chad!!!! You both give inspiration and motivation!!! I look forward to seeing you both daily. Giving us/ your channel content daily is greatful, I love it!!!! Thank you both for your hard work and dedication!!!

[@ronniekunkel8613]

I look forward to seeing this project every day! Chad's work is great!

[@cannabisticannabisticino2718]

Great job guys! 👍 Greetings from Switzerland 😉

[@JamesRoeske1]

I wish I had the same visualization skills like you have! Looks Great!!!! In Bad Chad we trust!

[@joshlavoye9429]

To be honest I would do the round corner door style because of being that high. Like we all know that those pointed doors hurt like a son of a gun lol. And to me the way you had it yesterday and today I really like because it looks like it belongs. Keep up the work you too!

[@rottenbot]

I can't see how the hinges can work so deep into the body🤔 wont the door hit the fender, or wing?

[@TheFastStang]

Hope we'll find out soon

[@rottenbot]

@@tracydoane4261 I didn't dis the guy, I'm saying I can;t see how the ark of the door will clear the fender/wing, even if it does go inside the fender, the door skin will hit the edge, its going to take some fancy hinges to deal with that problem, not just moving the standard hinge up, read my comment again and take your own advise about being nice before jumping in all offended, nothing nasty about my comment!

[@rondejoux8006]

Building on the fly, and on camera must be very hard. Well done.

[@OCDCYCLES]

It's official, this is my favorite Chad has built.

[@XCHANGEDAVE]

I would love it sometime you could video from inside the welding helmet while Chad is welding so we can see what it looks like through the welder's mask what Chad sees just for one time I've never used a welding helmet. What a great job videotaping it's like you're right there and you move so gracefully

[@TK-zx1wi]

Love the work. Great insight to the process from design to the finished product. Your good at eyeing things, I am too BUT, I learned that just a few seconds more to check with a tape measure saves me a lot of time. Just saying Chad.

[@bakerrv]

Jolene, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! the audio with the mic on Chad was excellent, having it pointed up makes a world of difference. You are a beautiful gal! Cheers!

[@jeffkerr4861]

That ford door is not going to open, if you cut it where you said you are. The buldge out of the merc pieces and parts you added will bind when you try to open it. the ford hinges just a few inches apart are going to be real flimsy at best, and never line up in the same spot twice. To cut where you want you will be stuck with gull wing doors.

[@chrismo9848]

...Actually, if you cut off the '36 hinge and make a similar hinge in that location with the pin angled out a little and put a second hinge on top of the Merc bulge with both hinge pins lined up, your doors would open McLaren butterfly style. Cooooooooooool!!!

[@fredroberts8810]

Jumping way ahead, a ford 429/460 might be an interesting choice. (I would assume there is vast real estate under the hood.) Older style dress up kits are available to make it look 60ish. It should be easy to find a rusted T-bird or truck donor for engine/trans/rear end.

[@technicallytenacious211]

Freaking love this project.

[@marlomadnessmotors3857]

That truck is going to be cooler than dang it! I think I should be your test pilot!!😎

[@keithlalonde4308]

I would like to see the doors gul winged hinged from the top

[@petemitchell3067]

Thought the same! Hidden steps inside? 👋✌️🇬🇧

[@darico8437]

Making lots of headway! Starting to see his vision now.

[@davidtutor6763]

Do it to it. Looking good. Thanks for the hard work you two.

[@fonhollohan2908]

When folks are talking about the rust they don't realize that these old cars were made of very thick metal also a better quality metal. plus chad is welding eighteen gauge metal on the car. Which is very thick compared to cars that come out of the car manufactures today. Also whether you understand it or not, when metal gets a thin coat of rust on it, its actually protects it. Its the salt and the dampness that causes cars to rot out, not surface rust.

[@HeritageCraftsKnowledgeReposit]

Looking good! Cant wait to see the final product. 🤘🤘👍👍👏👏

[@thomasjones2949]

Got my Hiltz gear today...... Thanks Jolene and Chad... TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK.....Checking in from Missouri

[@i8ntnuts]

Still waiting for mine but I am patient

[@richardbaker7102]

Love where you are taking this project.

[@DavidBrown-mn3iy]

Very productive day's work. Well done, Chaddie!!!

[@haroldhinson2150]

It must be nice to have a beautiful lady and a shop to make what you like with the help of that beautiful lady,Onward to a great project and a great future.

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Nice lesson on rust. Thank you

[@jennifer.juniper4845]

Even though I’m not sure of the shape of the beast I greatly admire your workmanship

[@ronniehayward3730]

I am curious as to what you are going to use to fill in all the big empty gaps under where you put the new skins? and what exactly will be under the ford in the seating area of the mercury

[@i8ntnuts]

Ronnie I’m guessing he will have to put a floor in the Ford, right? I mean you’re going to have to have some thing for a seat to attach to I would think.

[@ronniehayward3730]

Cant get enough of this bad chad bad ass build

[@SeniorTorro]

Ha Ha........ the time stamp covers some of the title........it reads.......... THE MERC DOORS WELDED SHIIT !...........great work...... coming round to the car on car action !

[@hairycat6095]

nice to watch an artist at work. thumbs up for chad and jolene

[@ericbpuckett]

I love this show, your channel, an your work I just hope this vehicle your building right now is not going to be to heavy you may have to get better beefed up spring's to hold the weight of all your beautiful metal work

[@martinplayford6786]

Hi Chaddy. You do a fantastic job, you don't need to justify your techniques and methods, we are learning so much every day from you. D'ya know what I'm trying to say? Thats it in a handbag.

[@erenhourshid6324]

Chad, I am thinking you could take the door all the way to the bottom of the car, and when you open it, it reveals some cool steps up into the cab. Keep up with great work 👌🏻

[@stevejakobs476]

It's a great thing that the grill will tie the vision of 2 cars into one.

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

That project is looking mighty good, a Classic blending, I would drop in a strong Chevy six split and straight pipes drive that anytime sweet! I also think that a pair of curved windows on the rear window would give it a five window cab look, and a lot more view to the sides and rear.

[@i8ntnuts]

It’s not too late but it might burn the paint

[@friarbuck640]

I like it. It's a crazy build, but super cool!

[@bigmatlock62]

Cut shut and then glue it all together. Interesting times ahead

[@johnprim9521]

It will be satisfying to see the front get layered up.

[@donthompson9300]

True visionary is all I can say about this build. Great job, I'll be back tomorrow.

[@raywinchester3062]

Chad, I love your vision, I love your skill, I love the way you do your videos. Not such a fan of the scab panels with metal left underneath. In some areas I can see it for strength, but not everywhere. Anyway, still love your channel.

[@jasonavalos8843]

Love everything you do, you give me so much inspiration, thanks Chad

[@micregil]

Chad, that thing keeps looking like it wants to be a three window.

[@tonynightingale3868]

Excellent Chad an inspiration to us all...😂😁 From the UK..

[@franksgarage8551]

A buddy sandblasted his truck, sand caught in every joint, and after it was painted, the sand started working its way out and rust started forming. The 1952 metal was pristine before blasting.

[@haroldhinson2150]

I like the cab over ,But my favorite is Joliens Bugatie.

[@i8ntnuts]

If the bodywork is decent and it gets a good chassis under it I think it will be worth something

[@sharondrazba6310]

Flagman Keep the build going! Love it.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Looking good! Might be quite a Jump to get up in there if the door doesn’t come down a bit lower, with a couple steps, or even just one behind it?

[@ate-updesigns9186]

You can really see the truck...the roller idea for the back...awesome idea 💡...gonna build your own grill...very cool..im sure it's gonna be badass..but I really love the look of it...till tomorrow..thanks Chad and Jolene..great episode

[@seanfarley1307]

100% please don't make the bottom of the doors flat, they seriously need to follow the merc line!!! Great metal work, wish I had half your talent. Anyone on here that is negative is just jealous of your artistic abilities!!! Jolene is killing also