This Amazing New Trick Will Save You a Fortune on Bondo! 1953 Chevy Top Chop Part 3

[@briquetaverne]

I've got nothing much to say this time except I admire your aptitude and determination to complete the job, Thumbs up all the way

[@Icebuntrucker]

Good to see someone take the time to explain why they do things . Keep it up my friend ,

[@Dave_Boyer]

It’ll be a shame to paint over all that work. Looks freaking amazing!

[@robertarthurs328]

Nothing wrong with doing things the hard way. That's when you know you can whoop the odds being against you.

[@markaubuchon2227]

Your metal finishing work is the finest I’ve ever seen. Respect good buddy.

[@fredjones1238]

and i just ordered 3 gallons of Bondo , the hammer and dolly lessons are so helpful please keep them coming, that truck is going to be a work of ART !

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

You can save a lot of money if you just go with the 5 gallon pail!

[@snoopu2601]

Yes once your metal work gets better you'll be using less body filler or sometimes it's better to just replace the whole metal either find it out of the wrecking yard that is close enough or make a pieces from raw sheet metal. When I first started doing body work right out of high school in 1987 I was using a whole lotta body filler. Intel I learned what other shop's were doing. Replacing metal. These day's they don't even do body work they replace parts or call it a total have the insurance pay out. I bought a few classic with total paper work on them because shop's don't do work on car's that are 20 year's older.

[@jsh3234]

​@@g.o.b.2558 or BONDO BILLY Now there's a body work hack. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jsh3234]

Bondo is for those that have no metal finishing skills period.

[@snoopu2601]

@@jsh3234 Do you have any video's of your metal finishing work? Just curious. Because after all the welding and grinding sanding seems like trying to work the metal using no bondo/body filler will take up a whole lot of time when a person has a lot of other thing's to the car/truck safe to drive on the road there's a whole list. Spend all that time on metal work when some one could just side swip all the work that has been done. I can see if someone was going to show it bare metal then yeah I can see spending many many hour's on metal finishing work and using lead filler what most metal finisher use is lead.

[@paulmcnair8106]

"....No skill, no talent..." My arse! Beautiful! God bless. Sorry I'm late lol.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Paul! No penalty for being late haha

[@dalemeyer171]

Your work with the doing the wrong way is teaching us more than doing it the most correct way. My mentor in metal working told me the difference between a good body man and a great one is to be able to correct the mistakes.

[@MarekMakes]

Your self deprication belies your amazing talent

[@robertmcintosh4675]

Good to see you using original metal and taking the time get it right. You can make a new panel but the new metal is not the same as the old stuff

[@mikemarshall7016]

I wish I had “no skill or talent” thanks for an uplifting presentation.

[@hemibreath]

Dam ! You and photo editing make it look easy

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Your tech talk with the circles- very good. And I say the same for the rest of this video. Thanks for recording it.

[@garymccord4277]

Kyle you are the MAN You would be the person that I would want to do my chop top or any of body wok that I wanted or needed done. The best in explaining and showing how an expert would do such incredible work with hand tools A+++++++ videos Kyle.

[@MikeyMack303]

It's good to see that you are doing this the old school way. Gene Winfield would probably approve.

[@lemontier]

The consistent width of your heat affected zones clearly shows the control you have. I see that you weld with the intent to have the fewest stops and starts possible to help limit the distortion they cause. The quality of your work is truly impressive. Thank you so much.

[@lalul11164]

Absolutely agree. Its a real joy to watch a thoughtful and skilled metal worker like Carter doing his trade......knows where and why the inevitable problems occur and has the knowledge and experience and perhaps most importantly, the patience to do what's needed to take corrective measures. And the end results speak for themselves. And by the way, no need to be so self deprecating with workmanship like this! Great stuff and love this channel.

[@lalul11164]

By the way, should have added to the above in saying, like the satire and comedy, and interesting and delightful choice of music as well as the editing. Keep on!

[@markallshouse3659]

Looks absolutely awesome, way better than anything Badd Chadd has put together.

[@rodparker4514]

Nice work young man, more please .

[@markkinvig1811]

I thought all your magic came from your "shop coat" but even your going to town attire possesses the same powers! Most excellent work, always such a great result 😊

[@Paul-ik8fm]

Some people do all their best work from behind a keyboard. Seen and heard plenty of people talk about how amazing they are but they will never talk about what they did when they learned or mistakes they make. Keep going looks like its going be a good truck.

[@Wheel_Horse]

That part you finished up looks like nothing ever happened Kyle! Nice work!

[@farmerpete5936]

Another great video. Very educational and informative about why you are doing everything to get it back into shape. Really like the visual aids while explaining what happens when you add pieces and effects of welding. Doing a great job with the repairs, videos, and explanations. Thanks again for bringing us along on this adventure. Until next time, have a great week.

[@jeffross3428]

I appreciate a person who can be their own critic . I watch your videos and you are as talented metal man as I ever witnessed . I compliment you young man !!!

[@formdog9861]

no need to make a new roof when you are that good at metal finishing great to see this quality of work . To blend all those cuts and patches to flow like they do takes real skills i enjoy this channel a lot thank you

[@EarlG-r4r]

Truly, a great job in a very short time span.

[@dewalt10-2-4]

Thanks for the demonstration and superior music. Amazing how careful cobbling can turn junk in to perfection. Excellentness and meow, too.

[@terje6810]

Again and again you impress me Kyle. Don't talk you down, in my opinion you are one of the best body fixers on youtube. I really mean it!

[@timbright8805]

Thank you for showing us this ruff way of welding with small panels because this is how most of us have to do this kind of work. I know I don’t have the coin to buy all of those lovely expensive tools (toys). Maybe someday in the meantime keep helping us to perfect our trash work in to something we can be proud of showing

[@greggonzalez7396]

Great build on the roof. All the puzzle pieces are assembled and look great.

[@mcm9329]

the term 'tenacious' comes to mind

[@R.Blognik]

Thank you for teaching such great lessons here.

[@BruceBusby]

Its so refreshing to see a craftsmen at work. So often the bondo goes on before the weld puddle is cool

[@darrenoerlemans7358]

Nice work, when you take your time doing it this is perfect.

[@tyro185]

Old school or not, what you do is bloody amazing, absolute credit to you mate. Love watching your work. Cheers Steve

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Awesome video. So much learning going on here. Winter has arrived in northern Indiana too. I stocked up on dog treats and baking supplies so it's hibernation time for me. The heat in the shop runs a lot but the dehumidifier stopped running. I had to edit this because half my post is gone. I appreciate that you explain the concept as well as the process. I can't wait until you do the escape hatch on the roof so I know how to do that. Mary is amazed and jealous of Poe's editing abilities. Well done. I'm working on making a giant keyboard for her oversized paws. Thank you so much for your time.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

I hope you're going to patent that oversized keyboard! I've heard dogs take to video editing a lot faster than cats.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Last year some of my investors got a patent in the US on one of my inventions. It cost about $175.000. Now they are working on Europe. You need one in every country. We are not leaving Canada out. Mary is a fast learner but she is a bitch to work with. Joseph has no motivation.@@CarterAutoRestyling

[@anvilhammer4144]

Metal finish at its finest. Great tips Kyle. 😊

[@JRLittleArt]

Nothing better than watching a master work his magic.

[@rodmacisaac5963]

Thanks Kyle 👍😎

[@BobSmith-vq3uo]

I'm truly amazed at where you've taken this old truck.

[@davidkimsey9591]

That section of roof looks incredible!

[@larrymarkee8277]

Kyle just wanted to thank you for taking us along on your latest journey. I have been to the mountain of sorrow and the view there is simply spectacular. You can Valley of Same in all its glory. And far off in the distance you can gaze upon Grand Central Station in Idiot Town. However to this day, sadly to say, my mountain of shame still exists. But with your your wealth of knowledge, that you are sharing, we can level the mountain of shame, fill the valley of sorrow. As far as Idiot Town, that a different story. Thanks

[@65bugnut]

It looks nice Kyle, it also looks like it took a long time to get to this point. I don't know if I should tell you this or not, but what the hell. I emailed the Discovery Channel and recommended that they look at your KZbin channel, to possibly offer you a show. I'm not even joking. You do amazing work, much better than some people who are on TV. Just remember the little people when you move to Hollywood.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks John, but I think I'll stick to youtube, even though having my own ceement pond is tempting!

[@NickDanger1957]

Old school metal finishing …lost art great job!

[@texanwd8387]

You have a doctorate degree in metal working , master of the craft

[@donpalmer5838]

This is my favorite You Tube channel!

[@ecchance]

In frames 13:48 to 14:54 at 2x speed, I clearly see the gap close between your arch template and roof as you work the “valley of shame” into its correct shape. Very impressive!

[@dannypeter6565]

Craftsmanship at its best. I love that you go the extra mile. Cheers and stay warm

[@markmcclenaghanirish23]

You are The best metal Fabricator, I have ever seen! Its like your a watch maker for metal Fab! I love to watch you make perfection, out of Junk. Thank you, wish I just had some of your skills!

[@georgeumberhind6813]

I'm glad you inserted your commentary on the past and trying different ways to get the same results. It does keep things interesting and sometimes you learn how to build a better mousetrap.

[@wreckum56]

Just something about doing things the old fashion way is more rewarding

[@Russeljfinch]

The skill is reading the metal as you go….you have it 👍

[@joefalcon870]

thanks for explaining the process really well

[@jeffmaynard2031]

Thanks! You are the man! Outlaw! Great work and great spaghetti music!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you Jeff!!!!

[@virtuestreams2616]

A craftsman at work-I love it!

[@russell154]

Great job Kyle, I appreciate you taking us through your process

[@BCole-bj4lv]

I wish I could do it that wrong. Super nice!

[@david929190]

Came out great to my eye

[@Pohleece222]

Brother, your work is AMAZING, no matter how you do it.

[@eric_seguin]

Brilliant work.

[@OldBeaters72]

Thank you for the detailed info

[@jonathanharrison1009]

We should all approach bodywork like this. Great work!

[@65cj55]

Looking real good, i also love that you refer to a 70's era Malibu as a newish Car. lol.

[@paulhedman7387]

Another heart warming installment to the story of a young man and his chicken truck. It almost brought a tear to my eye. I can hardly wait for next weeks exciting episode. You are moving right along, thanks.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Hahah glad you enjoyed it Paul!

[@johnhaines6501]

always a joy watching an artist at work.

[@skipwaelty3974]

Nice job.

[@prorebuilder]

Excellent work. Glad you decided to show this method VS fabricating a new piece. Looks really good. And thank-you for answering the bracing question.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you!

[@donstaples1102]

My guess would be that the Dream truck roof , using a gas torch , had a lot more lead in it than yours will have . I believe the cab was sectioned at Vallie Customs , yours is much better . Great work Kyle thanks for sharing ....

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

According to the magazine articles no lead was used when they chopped the roof on the Dream Truck. Sam Gates and Valley Custom did excellent work, even by todays standards.

[@lalul11164]

With this type of meticulous metal work, very little fillers of any kind will be needed, all adding up, in my opinion, to something that will tend to be much more reliable and durable. I'm not a body person though have done prep work back in the day for painters in big shops, but I imagine that with some of the various types high-build epoxy primers and the like that exist today, that would take care of much of the minor imperfections that might need attention on a work like this.

[@bobfrankish8883]

Brilliant work Kyle.

[@bigheadedmartian]

This is amazing craftsmanship, keep your foot to the metal.

[@ramblerguy]

Awesome!

[@markaubuchon2227]

Thanks to the tool explanations. Love your channel and content.

[@vernonabernethy3970]

I am always amazed by your abilities working with metal!

[@upnorthyooper1196]

Man you're just pissing me off, I am getting tired of getting my ass kicked on my cab. You make this look to eazy, you are truly an artist.

[@randywiddis]

Gotta do what you gotta do.. Good job!

[@rockypergin2216]

Poe has a great eye for detail and good choices on background music! I love seeing you move the metal around and make it go into place! Awesome talent for sure! I’m learning how it should go! Now for applying it, hopefully with some success!

[@colinthurlow7148]

Very talented man nice work enjoyed watching 👍👍

[@traviswhite3026]

so am i the only one who hears Kyle's humility and thinks "wow... if he thinks he is a butcher, he would take one look at my work, and know immediately that i am nothing short of a caveman?" Of course he wouldnt. he's Canadian. A polite and humble craftsman who is well on his way to mastering his trade... but still.

[@hotrodchris805]

Nicely done!

[@merykjenkins3274]

When you get right down to it, we are all just imperfect circles. I think there's something in that for all of us, don't you? It's coming along splendidly!

[@stephencarter1442]

Once again Homerun! I really appreciate your hard work and sharing been 40 years since I was in autobody school, its time to bust out the vixen file and get after it. Thanks Kyle.

[@428eliminator3]

The Old Fashioned way, the Hard Way = Constantly Improving Skill Set. 👍👍

[@scottsprague9974]

Great work.

[@blah666]

Thanks Kyle, I'm in awe... you and the cats stay warm...

[@FrauUnibrow]

The RodN Custom Dream Truck is one of my favourite customs , I like where you are going with this build!

[@dannybracken3499]

Your a real craftsman , and a "Coach Builder". I love how you manage to maintain the metal thickness , your amazing . I really enjoyed your teaching . Thx

[@davidhogan9749]

Keeping the craftsmanship alive. Lot's of attention to detail As always a great video.

[@flatrat48]

i could watch you do this for hours! and please don't sell yourself short your skill level is on par with anyone I've seen. I'm glad you stuck with using the shrink disc. it took me several attempts to figure out how it really works. it is only moderately the same principle as shrinking with a torch. again great project, great craftsman!

[@philbennink5632]

Although you are self deprecating... you my friend could work anywhere ... very talented

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

I appreciate the tips and the lessons in getting the truck to look like it belongs that way. The driver's side of the roof looks spot on. WOW! I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@shedbythetracks]

That was your most enjoyable video yet... I had an excellent cinnamon roll and a good cup of coffee while you were doing your little welding thingy. I've watched that other Canadian fella do these roof chops and I thought I knew all there was to know... but I'm starting to think I might have missed a few episodes. All I can say is it sure looks good from here! Your loyal viewer in a shed

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thank you for mentioning my fellow Canadian. His olde world craftsmanship is truly something to behold and we are all grateful for his contributions to the classic car community.

[@shedbythetracks]

He's an artist.... just ask him.@@CarterAutoRestyling

[@vernonland5987]

Very satisfying to watch and I love the commentary. Coolest thing I ever seed.

[@bluesman6955]

Beautiful work! You are a born teacher!

[@matsgrandin]

However you are doing it, it will be perfect! You have that not many have, and that´s patience.

[@josephduran1842]

I've learned a lot.. I'm not a body man by any means.. It's always interested me..

[@FunWithHOScaleStuff]

Excellent explanation on the manner in which the metal stretches during welding then contracts to cause either an elevation or a depression in the finished panel. Thanks.

[@regmartin3629]

That looks fantastic, it will block out very nicely with primer.

[@3xzena]

Amazing work. I am very new to metal working and love learning from others. Thanks for the info!

[@ericargo9157]

Kyle Carter...the modest metal master. Thanks to your explanation I have a better understanding of how metal is affected by heat and what it wants to do during and after the welding process. Creating a valley of shame or a mountain of sorrow is what my reptilian brain needed to finally get it. Thanks Kyle.

[@robertmungo5428]

I wholeheartedly believe that I would have preferred to 《peice》 the top together rather than make new panels just as you did. Bravo!🎉

[@danandyong6653]

Great videos as usual! You almost actually sound believable when you say you suck, and your skills are normal or common. You are 1 of the best body artists I've ever seen. If you stop pretending to drag yourself under the bus every day, you'd have millions of viewers in no time