Customs 53 Buick Custom Build

Here some bondo there some bondo everywhere a little bondo!!!

 

So I think friday night we will begin chopping her...3 inches..with a 48 ford rear gl***...

 

That's an Oldsmobile steering wheel.

 

yea 55 olds steering wheel if I m not mistaking, pulled it out of a junk yard car

 

nice! My car is in the same stage. Just camaro clip'd it and 10 bolt rear end with leafs.

 

Started the chop tonight 4 inches. Will post pics asap

 

Exactly. Some cars you just dont get 'custom' crazy...cause they already have!

 

will it work?

 

measure 643 times cut and once....hopefully...if all else fails use a buddy's head for measurements....thanks jorge...

 

Bracing and then the cutting begins...

 

And the top is off!!!!

Johnny ****e and Jorge happy to see mt car without a top...

 

I just realized since I took all the pictures I am not in any of them...makes me look lazy....

 

Lining the top back up...

 

and the welding begins...

 

Looking good, I would keep Hickey away from that saw though hahaha maybe you can do mine next haha keep up the good work!

 

He was actually cutting extremely straight...but I could still hear him laughing!

 

I'm chopping a '56 Chevy4Dr. By chance, have you found a donor car with curved rear gl***? I’m sure on your project, you looked at many options and if you have any thoughts on how I could put curved rear gl*** (other than Lexan) on my ’56 Chevy, would be appreciated.
On another note, are you slanting the B-Pillar or just keeping it straight? Where are you putting the master cylinder? I would like to put mine under the dash (like on a 90 degree mounted Van) or under the car (framed mounted) but, I’m unsure the best way to hide it. Also, I’m thinking about putting the Battery under the rear seat, keeping Engine Compartment & Trunk looking clean.
Another thought, I would like to hide the Wipers (electric wiper motor & wiper crank ***embly) somehow in/under the fresh air cowl so that they are hidden, keeping the Engine Compartment clean.

Your project looks awesome! Keep the Pics coming!

Thanks and I look forward to hearing your thoughts,
56Chevy4Dr

 

I need to see some more pics of this beast! Hope you all got a lot done on Friday, sorry I couldnt make it to help out.....

 

I was going to suggest a chop top, when I ws reading the first page... but looks like you got that covered. Nice build!

 

looks good keep it up

 

and it's starting to come back together...what do you think?

 

I beat you to it... It was literally a spur of the moment desicion, but it's turning out great...

 

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! please tell me you will help me out on mine since youve done one already! I want to try to use the rear gl*** but not sure yet

 

looks cool man nice job!

 

I was there about half way thru this....came out good.

 

awesome build. i've got myself a -51 buick..

 

I ll see what I can do, u ever get that frame underneath that car?

 

Good to see some Buick projects.

Any chance you can get a good profile shot so we can all see where it sits?

 

The way its sits in the garage it is hard to, but I will try.

 

Not just yet I belive we are going to try during the holiday season while some of us are on break plus I need extra hands to lift the body might be calling in recruits from Morristown haha!