The deals are made and it looks like i own a kaiser. I wanted to see if some of you could do some photoshopping for me since i kinda suck at it. Definetly want a chop top and lowering. Maybe skirts, copper or root beer color with silver top. shaved handles or just go crazy and let your imaginations run wild. im open to anything.
I don't believe the one he pictured is the one that he owns, he's more looking to see what the photoshop guys can come up with. Personally I've always liked the way that those model Kaisers look stock. Fully restored they look great and they are such a unique body style that modiications are not needed, in my opinion at least. They look good customized too though, chopped and lowered and all that.
ok- chopped, sectioned, rear shortened, front grill changed, hood lip molded, front bumper shorted/brought in, shaved, nosed and decked.
Yes, but they are pretty rare, most were 4 doors. A few (about like 800 I think) came with superchargers too.
It's not a photo shop, but here is a sketch of a "custom" 55 Kaiser that is going to be the art work used on the front of the Wheels of Time Rod and Custom Jamboree tee shirts. This still needs some tweaking, but you get an idea what it will look like. The car had the doors stretched, lowered (of course) and the roof from a late 90's Lincoln Mark VIII while still retaining the unique Kaiser windshield. Also the headlights are the early 60's Mercedes euro style headlights. Every year, a good friend and myself are responsible for the artwork for our shirts and we always try to come up with something diffferent...I think a Mark VII Kaiser qualifies as different
Two tone metal flaked silver on top copper on bottom Mild Chop Shaved door handles/emblems Lowered Lake Pipes Radir Wheels Spot lights Moved/Added trim Slanted B pillar Larger back window - Might have to get from a late model hatch back car or I thought you could go with "split window" design out back with 2 rear windows from a 1940 Chevy Deluxe I like Roddingron's idea for the front end treatment.
Lovint them all so far, alot of great ideas. Sorry i once again forgot to mention this was not the car i got but one i found. I wanted to use it to photoshop since it was complete and a nice photo to work with.
Sorry not photoshop but here's a 54 2door I had a-while back. Stock body just lowered a bit. I would love to see pics when you get started/finished. Kaisers are fun cars to be in. Cheers
What a cool RARE car, please don't chop that perfect top. That car is a TRUE fctory custom, some subtle touchs and enjoy driving it, value goes out the window modifying this classic bad boy. My2 cents. Love it!!!_Sololobo
Right now im gonna get it running and drive it for the summer. Next winter i plan on doing some custom touches to it. That convertible is a rare car, i would love to have it.
I don' think I have ever seen one of these cars and if I did I didn't know what I was looking at. I really like the lines of the 54-55.
I can't/don't know how I can copy a pic from other thread but use that search and type "Bottrop 2005" there is a pic of my chopped and twodoored K. One possibility for roofline, don't know is it goodlookin but one possibility
this one used to belong to a friend of mine. the pic really doesn't do the car justice. i stole this pic from rikster's site. the guy that built it claimed the top was turned around backwards and chopped.
Go here: http://www.huffreport.com/archives/kustoms/ladyk.htm His car is pretty amazing... I've talked to him about selling it to me, but so far, no deal... I suspect the shipping charges to the US would eat me alive.. I have a '54 Manhattan, and I absolutely love these cars. You should think twice about chopping it, as you have an EXTREMELY rare car there in the 2 door form... I'm not saying DON'T, just be sure you have what it takes to carry the project through all the way. I have seen far too many cars ruined by guys with good intentions. You see them all the time on eBay. I'm not saying you are like that, as I have no idea who you are, or how you are. I would just hate to see such a great car ruined... Just my $0.02 worth for the night. Kevin
Youve got good advice. Even before you posted i decided to drive it awhile with the stock roofline and then decide from there. See what else i need to do before cutting it.
blah blah blah........... When you gonna come get this turd? Amazing........I offered up this car twice here on the HAMB and no takers(well, one, but something happened with him at the last minute)....now it's freakin' rare Corey, I'm honest-to-God glad you're gettin' it, cause I truly believe you'll do something with it(I just don't have time ) Make me proud, brother
Hopefully this weekend if all goes right. I am so cranked to get this thing rollin, i cant wait to cruise it around. I have done more research on this car then any other car i have ever owned, im addicted to Kaisers now.
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