This will be Controversial ❌️ Radical Kustom 1953 Chevy Chicken Truck

Today we are back on the 1953 Chevy Chicken Truck. Hammering out dents, tig welding doors, fabricating box sides and mocking up the box sides and fade away fenders
If you found this video useful and would like to help support the channel, please check us out on Patreon.
/ carterautorestyling
Or you can send us a donation via Paypal:
www.paypal.com...
#Carterautorestyling #dentrepair #migwelding #classictruck #classiccar #restomod #restoration #customcars #hotrods #classiccars #cars #fabrication #metalworking #automobilererpairshops #bodywork #autobody #autobodyrepair #rustrepair #car #classiccars #hotrod #behindthescenes #sheetmetal #custom #metalshaping #fabricating #classiccar #metalfabricator #metalfab #trucks #gmc #chevy #tigwelding #beadroller #ChickenTruck #kustom #bondo #bodyfiller

[@user-lj1hi4xh6o]

I remember when Most of the bodywork use to be done this way. Body shops, replace parts because it’s cheaper. Kyle, you’re a master.

[@turboflush]

And yet it is wayyy more expensive now.

[@chrishouse5753]

yes, disposable culture. My neighbour is a old time body man but he said he hasn't made anything in years. All he does is paint new panels.

[@shannon-852]

I like the original lines of the fenders but after his mockup I'm actually interested to see how his custom look will come out! I just hope its easier to get the rear wheels off again than by removing the bedside 😂

[@jeanlawson9133]

This is awesome project and I love the direction you are going...

[@JohnMoses1897]

​@turboflush, yes, the labor costs more. The skills & techniques all servive & are used, but anything that adds labor is removed. Sadly labor costs increase from poor quality parts from china

[@Wheel_Horse]

I really like your vision of what the Chicken Truck will become! It's gonna be a beauty I'm sure. Your modesty is part of your charisma, you DO deserve!

[@MckIdyll]

Auto restyling, just like everything else on earth, is about PASSION. Kyle lives the dream, and shares it with us. What a beautiful world.

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Kyle, I think all of us who enjoy not only watching but learning and imagining our projects in the future. Last week our community had our annual "Cruise Night" and car show. 110 cars of every persuasion. I'm of a generation where "hot rodding" meant several trips to the "bone yard" for whatever we could dream up. Yes, some turned into nightmares but that was and still is part of the fun. I also believe in driving what I build. No fun hiding them in the garage. Thanks!!

[@TCW-hw6iw]

I think the sketchier the car was, the more fun they were to own and drive. Sometimes I think, by design, they were meant to generate nightmares...for our parents !! lol

[@andrewanderson3215]

Nothing better than watching an craftsman/artist at work ... really starting to take shape .. well done Kyle !

[@beatglauser9444]

I remember when I was a little kid 55 years ago. My Dad was one of the last guys in Switzerland that was a trained coachbuilder. At the exam for the master degree they got only a blueprint and they had to build a complicated front fender. The first step they had to build was a template with flat steel stripes, shaping them acording to the blue print, weld the stuff together in a curved cage shape and hammer the sheet metal that it would fit exactly over the steel frame template. An extremely hard task to acomplish.

[@slotterhauze]

When Appling fiberglass to the foam board, apply latex paint (house paint) as a protective layer to keep the foam board from melting. Love the project!!!

[@johnny535is]

Kyle can't tell you how much fun I'm having watching you and Brent do these advanced design truck builds. I didn't see your vision until this latest video . Man you nailed it 👌. So much talent with so little equipment is inspiring to many home builders . Keep it up amigo

[@zweihammerheavyind.2911]

It’s far better future all the constituent parts making this new whole than any of them would have had left to nature. Now they are art.

[@ScaredShiftless91]

Now this is TRUE body work! Great job no doubt. I'd definitely rather watch this than just panel swapping. My brothers are/were 10years older than me & always had Paint & Body shops & this is how I remember them doing it most of the time not just parts swapping nor a ton of filler.

[@DK-jg5vk]

Kyle, your hammer and dolly skills are always an inspiration. I can't wait to see what the chicken truck looks like when you're done. The vision for the truck looks fantastic.

[@Afrodizyak47]

Again Kyle, it is a pleasure to watch you work. You keep things basic, with probably most of the tools we old farts have in the shed or friend's garages and set about doing a professional finish, that would make anyone proud. No armloads of bog (Bondo) but metal bumping at its' best! Onya cobber, you've got this by the short and curlies.

[@johnpowell5433]

You mentioned about attracting the best viewers on the internet and I absolutely agree. You hit the jackpot with me and Reen, anyway! ☺☺☺ !

[@saltyoperator7435]

I took night classes in the late 80’s early 90’s and several after on auto body repair. 1st thing they taught us was hammer and dolly. I’m very impressed how you massage the metal back. So many today don’t get the hand work and labor that it really takes. Great job bud.

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Looks very '40's/early '50's Buick-like. Such a cool custom!

[@david929190]

The truck is already looking great. Even if it didn't have the body lines shown in paper it would be a cool custom. The fade away look is going to be a challenge to pull off and have look good but I'm sure you got it!

[@waltbellamy9739]

i am an old body man retired but i love to watch the progress thanks and keep up the good work !!!!!!

[@waynejennings-h4d]

I think you are perfectly on target for a 50's styled custom. Great work !

[@1958Studebaker]

It's got a rod and custom dream truck vibe to it. Best build on KZbin right now. When you installed the ralley wheel i almost rage quit, then you explained it. Whew, close call. Lol

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Haha sorry about that!

[@WildWestGarage]

The mock-up looks great. You deserve everything you’ve worked for 👍🏻 Merchandising opportunities await you.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Morgan!

[@mightymikemeijer]

I don’t know how long I’ve been watching hing your work (the first thing that got me hooked was the underside of nearly all the body of a seventies van) but it remains fascinating and highly entertaining to watch your uploads Kyle, the Chicken truck is getting better every week! Thanks.

[@Icebuntrucker]

Taking this build to another level , Lots of hours ahead Kyle but boy it will be worth it .

[@prorebuilder]

Truly takes a craftsman to not only restore but to envision , built. and teach. Beautiful work. And Yes you do have a lot of supports.

[@xopherzenitram]

Excellent craftsmanship, and your music choices are superb. Bravo!

[@briquetaverne]

2)- I had a number of cars in my day with that front to rear sweeping look. The ones that come to mind the most are the 1953 Buicks and...

[@williamdalbey4867]

It's nice to see the truck take shape. Its gonna be sweet. Love your "grinch" prance as you placed the bed side on the truck.

[@Tryagain205]

Very cool project; “There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing and be nothing. “ -Aristotle.

[@garry4816]

I tried that and it still did not work.

[@JourneymanRandy]

Your vision is coming true. Looking very nice Kyle😂

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Thanks Randy!

[@ronaldhenderson9106]

I NEEDED A COFFEE BREAK JUST WATCHING THIS MASTER CRAFTSMAN!GREAT WORK.

[@DooDeeDew]

You're doing a great job with that chicken truck, I couldn't understand your vision, but I see it now and it's been entertaining too see you get there.

[@Dlepey]

man thats some vision you have! unreal. looking forward to more

[@wetfeetmi]

Kyle, you are hoot...screw the haters! You have a style that is all your own. Love your dry, self deprecating sense of humor and your editing is priceless. Occasional cuts to your cats and the classical music is fantastic. You buy all. the "classic" rusted wrecks you can find and cut them to shreds if you want. Last I heard, Canada was a free country. Carry on...

[@richardwelcher4836]

Freaking awsome. Your a mechanical God! I watched before because I enjoy your show, I'll continue to watch now because I need to. Good work.

[@domecrack]

Allen and Poe seem appropriately intrigued by the gifts

[@MrMktMaster]

I WAS around in the 50s. You’re on the right track!

[@eric_seguin]

I am so jealous of your talent. Keep the videos coming Kyle.

[@BobSmith-vq3uo]

Very cool. What a great design. Looking forward to seeing it progress. All the best.

[@daleking8529]

Exciting seeing it come together!

[@markraddatz5468]

Your skills are definitely on point. Thanks for sharing...

[@terryhodgson8798]

Just can't believe you made junk out of two vehicles to build this!!!!! I love it!

[@rangerider9091]

I’m in awe. I have no words.

[@joewolf4483]

Smaller tires in the rear and lambo doors ... I had to be that guy ... seriously I've seen them use 3/4 to 1 inch styrafome sheets glued together them cut with a hot knife and sanded to make forms ... I have to say its lookin like a pretty kool start ... don't take too long between videos ... I'ii get anxious ... great job Kyle ...

[@IrenESorius]

Thank you kindly for sharing Kyle,, 💖🙏💖

[@timothyhein8400]

You should ask Reen (Rean?) if she would be willing to help you start a store, I think many of your viewers would be more than happy to support your efforts thru a store. Excellent dancing music. Keep on truck'n Kyle!

[@gymshoe8862]

I am happy there's no store or merch as with so many other youtubers. I guess this means I've gotta donate cash. I resist that but I also admit you deserve it.

[@mattv4690]

I would buy a shirt or two

[@patmclean1951]

Chicken truck puppet and tshirt combo!

[@robertshemory3541]

Excellent work on the chicken truck. Will be looking forward to seeing more from 1953. ❤️👍✌️😎 Cheers

[@steptowdaughters2633]

Those gifts are just like your work,Neat...

[@frankpetrone2966]

Kyle you are on a tear! The final product will be exciting.

[@tomellis5462]

This is going to be amazing! Appreciate the arts and crafts teaser (it was well worth the materials ‘wasted’) and talking us through your thought process. I for one would love a tutorial on how to fabricate gull wing doors but I understand you gotta do what you gotta do 😉

[@anthonycarty9433]

Thumbs up for Reen for all th ple smart swag . If she has a T-SHIRT printing business wishing her every success . A very talented artist .

[@mrgreezy1]

There is 2 main things that truly bring a classic car to its full potential… 4” white walls and a Fulton style visor on top of the windshield !!! Gangster AF Son !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💯🔥

[@patmclean1951]

Love the chicken puppet! It adds to the entire theme.

[@briquetaverne]

4)- Taking the styling Cues from the 1953 Skylark might be just what you're looking fore because...

[@joekever786]

Great! Work simply amazing you come up with parts our part cars to get the results you want really enjoy watching

[@rustyrodgarage2686]

I love the concept design

[@Grey_Beard72]

It's coming along great. I figured the door opening and shutting properly would be the biggest challenge. With your knowhow, I'm sure you will get it.

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

A period correct custom truck build.... perfect!

[@dinodaniel2237]

Lovely work Kyle. I look forward to your next video.

[@TheThewishartkid]

I love the plan. Best build on KZbin at this time!

[@bumfie]

This is really coming together . Nice one Kyle

[@ChrisSherlock]

Very impressive how it is all coming together. That you managed to clear all that much space to work in the garage is very impressive too! Since you first started on the chicken truck, the one question going through my head has been 'How are the door hinges going to work?'

[@dalereed4601]

Nice! Your work is amazing

[@garetthesketh6581]

I love it . Classy Buick lines. I like the square rear , cab height , box height and wheelbase . I'm impressed with your vision .

[@phooesnax]

And the evil elf in his natural habitat destroys subject Canadian treasure while dancing to Beethoven piano music. What an evil lowered truck. Nice work Kyle! Respect!! Jim

[@paulhedman7387]

Kyle, this keeps getting interestiner and interestinger all the time. Looks like the cats are excited too. Yes you do deserve to have good people watching you because you are good people. I eagerly await you next video. Thanks

[@John-s4f]

So cool to see your dream come to fruition! You are a great artist with an awesome dry humor that keeps us all coming back for more!

[@That70sChannel]

36:20 I tried to buy those exact TIG gloves at Hobo Freight just yesterday! Having discovered the hard way- canvas-back leather-palm gloves are inappropriate for beekeeping. Hobo frieght only had them in Extra LARGE. My hands are not extra large. However, I do have a very large . . . .ego in recompense.

[@snoopu2601]

Yeah I'm digging the moc up I'm seeing the model. It's coming along nicely. A lot more work but I'm seeing it.👍🏾

[@Ecosse57]

@20:30 wait, what's he doi... fade away fenders? dear lord i'm loving this project even more! seriously the truck would look cool without them but this is wicked. bed profile (and plan) is sweet too and those wheel covers? yes! fwiw any more of a drop in the rear you will need to add some pinion angle. thank god you're not air bagging it. my vote is radius rear wheel opening to match the front. the mail call score is very awesome. great designs. love the cats as always.

[@MichaelMcFearin]

Not only one of the best craftsmen and artists but also the best followers. Please keep it up, everyone!

[@forestmcclain2682]

My hats off to you for making a 53/54 look the best they ever could. In my opinion you have created a truck that far exceeds the Cameo that GM came up with. Love the videos looking good.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

I really like your hub caps, it looks like they don't need ReStyliing. I don't know what there off ove, but I hope you have 5 of them. It's nice to have a spare. Only 1900 steps to go.

[@boblister665]

I have just replaced a bed on a 98 C-1500 with a 66 stepside bed. For the steps to fit I had to move the forward spring hangers down and do an axle flip. Moving the hangers gives you a nice factory ride while putting the height where you want it.

[@terje6810]

This is going to be a incredible kool truck Kyle ! MAN, you are good!!

[@briquetaverne]

3)- The 1953 Buick with the most audacious sweeping line was the Buick Skylark...

[@briquetaverne]

5)- The '53 Skylark's front fender swept back towards the rear fender flare at a lower height in the rear so that more of the rear flare was showing and the angle was sharper. This was needed because...

[@66skate]

I was thinking something similar. The way it looks now gives me visions of early 50's Buicks.

[@dans.98]

Totally rad design, I love it will be a wild ride to see you do all of the crazy panel work . But I know you can do it ,because of the talent you have displayed on your channel already. Great work Kyle .

[@karensavarese5684]

Totally diggin' the 53-4 quarters. When ya get the radiused w-wells ft. & Back, goin on with the big WW Stones,,,really see your vision coming to life! You should be proud!,,,,Love,,,DUBS,,,,

[@leebyrne2647]

There must be something bad in the water up there 😅 Thanks for another great video!

[@alanpaulick7815]

Awesome Kyle. Thanks for the update.

[@TommyBradham]

You beat on a panel for awhile and I start to think yeah that looks pretty dang good. Then you beat on it for another hour, break out the shrinking disc, then beat on it for awhile more with 3 different tools and I start to realize why all my bondo work was always terrible 😂

[@Telephony954]

Holy Cluck Kyle. What a video, Transformation before our eyes. We all hope your wife doesn't know what you do in that garage, as she would surely put a stop to it. Amazing effort, and you have all the support my recliner affords you. Be well Cluck Cluck.

[@lawrencehalpin6611]

Good video Mr. Carter. Thanks so much. Kind regards.

[@karensavarese5684]

Blocks in rear ,Check! I think the 53-4 front spindles you have, about 1" lower than the others, You could cut 1 coil , or, 49-52 coils are also slightly shorter. Been a while tho,,,,,DUBS

[@jayc4562]

Reminds me late 50's customs.

[@dannyboy5571]

Your patience and skills are awesome, I hope there’s someone you can teach and pass that onto 👍🏽

[@countswing284]

Chicken truck lookin' awesome! Chicken puppet always a crowd favorite. The dark Kyle goggle look also interesting. Looking forward to more CHICKEN TRUCK!! 😎👍🐔🛻🏁🏁

[@richardreise9928]

I don’t wanna burst your bubble Kyle, but I think big bird is a canary! L O L

[@craigbowley6783]

That thing is already looking pretty sick 👍

[@skn9895]

This is a monumental and gargantuan challenge, and you're just the guy to do it! If I attempted some like this, my chicken truck would turn into a turkey...🫤

[@nickgeusebroek1210]

mimic 46-48 chev car front fender engineering for fade away,(door opening into front fender).Loving the look so far.

[@dougtodd305]

Classic,similar to my 1961 Borgward coupe,I like it !

[@dougtodd305]

KYLE.... there is a tool called a surform,, for shaping surfboard foam, a rasp but you can find abrasive attachments

[@jayinmi3706]

Wow. Making fun of people saying lowered trucks are ruined, AND an Airplane reference almost made me think I was watching Mortske Repair. lol

[@TomHeid1]

Rat Rod Bob Builds is working with some fiberglass molding right now on his channel. I learned a few good tricks watching, specifically how to keep the glass from sticking to metal when you don't want it too.

[@RickyGreen-t7s]

I like what you're doing but I also like as a truck with the rear quarters sort of like you made your own 53 cameo 👍👌

[@dannyhaga6014]

All I can say is AWESOME !

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Beautiful Kyle, pls keep at it!!!

[@raym3036]

I love your vision

[@philliplopez8745]

A work of art , and when it is finished it will probably be beyond compare

[@johnneild3914]

The vision is becoming reality its going to iook great watching in the UK 🇬🇧

[@Jimmy-ex2ep]

Those Doorfens™️ are cool.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I have a vision now of where you are going with the chicken truck Kyle. I like it. Looking forward to the next vid.

[@johnstephens4982]

I'm liking it.