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Projects 4 door 50 merc...first chop

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by 1950sled, Mar 26, 2016.

  1. 1950sled
    Joined: Mar 10, 2015
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    1950sled

    Here she is! We've done quite a bit this winter. IMG_20150710_191031.jpg 20160227_144111.jpg 20160227_150526.jpg 20160227_154546.jpg 20160227_154629.jpg 20160227_171258.jpg 20160228_153526.jpg IMG_20160229_183511.jpg 20160303_175348.jpg 20160304_175004.jpg 20160304_175112.jpg 20160303_175400.jpg 20160306_141943.jpg 20160311_172850.jpg 20160314_181120.jpg 20160314_191507.jpg 20160319_125700.jpg 20160320_192116.jpg 20160322_174821.jpg 20160326_141842.jpg 20160326_143506.jpg IMG_20160322_184948.jpg IMG_20160324_175646.jpg 20160326_141824.jpg
     
    Last edited: Mar 27, 2016
  2. Pete
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    Yea, loading pics here can be tricky.... Nice job on the chop.
     
  3. 1950sled
    Joined: Mar 10, 2015
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    1950sled

    Thanks, i'm loving it so far.
     
  4. ss34coupe
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    Very nice work!
     
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  5. luckythirteenagogo
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    from Selma, NC

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  6. straykatkustoms
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    Very Kool, great job on the chop. Keep us posted on your progress.
     
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  7. cmarcus
    Joined: May 23, 2012
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    Looking killer! Doing the chop (my first as well) on my '50 Chevy next year. Following along on your progress!
     
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  8. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    Thanks guys! Good luck, cant wait to see it!
     
  9. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    20160328_171324.jpg 20160328_171340.jpg 20160328_171407.jpg finished the headlights and one door frame started. Bit by bit!
     
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  10. Atwater Mike
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    Smoooooth... and a 4 door to boot! You boys don't just rope a few, you get the herd.

    I allow you boys 'ride for the brand'... (good ol' Western Praise)
     
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  11. JamesJM
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    Looks great! Did you use the Steadman video on a lot of that?
     
  12. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    Best $40 i have ever spent! We only differed from it hear and there
     
  13. JamesJM
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    I just finished watching it. Looking to start my '50 Sedan later this summer. Definitely made a lot of things clearer. I saw that you cut under the drip on the B pillar instead of through it like he did. I was thinking the same. Seems to be a better way.
     
  14. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    It worked perfectly for us. We stayed a half inch below the drip and had zero issues. We did not have to stretch the metel or anything like that. Cut it and move it. Thats it
     
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  15. JamesJM
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    Makes sense. Thanks. Keep up the good work. Looks great! I'll be following along as you go.
     
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  16. Hdonlybob
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    As I have said before..
    You chop guys totally amaze me :)
    Really nice job...
     
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  17. 1950sled
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    1950sled

  18. Have you seen voodoo larry 4 door?

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1459766595.824705.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1459766606.489303.jpg
    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1459766618.361431.jpg
     
  19. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    I have. Looks awesome.
     
  20. 1950sled
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    1950sled

  21. leadfootloon
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    Is the rear window still it's stock size? Also did you get the windshield cut? Great chop The car looks awesome!!!
     
  22. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    Yes it is. We are going to fill in around and get rid of the rubber molding. As soon as i het the last window frame done, i will take it in to get cut. Thank you
     
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  23. James D
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    Looks great. Not over chopped.
    I can never understand why people leave that extra part of the rear door, where it pokes into the C pillar.
     
  24. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    Some like having that wing in the rear. Personally, i couldn't wait to get rid of it
     
  25. leadfootloon
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    I'm not seeing what your talking about. I keep going back to the original pictures and I'm just not seeing it. Can you point it out for me Thanks
     
  26. 1950sled
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    1950sled

    Look at voodoo larrys a couple posts ago. The rear window runs past the door seam and you have to have a wing window or a non functioning window
     
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  27. 'Mo
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    lfl, I'm sure James D is referring to VooDoo Larry's Merc.
    Personally, I like them both ways.

    Stock...

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  28. leadfootloon
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    Thanks I see it now. I keep looking for a quarter window next to c pillar.
     
  29. 1950sled
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    1950sled

  30. leadfootloon
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    Looking good!!!!
     
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