Customs *** 1953 Chevrolet Chop..... I know, another one!!!***

again, thanx everyone for the nice comments!!!

Well today i wrapped up all the odds and ends on the chop and actually drove it to DELMO'S RODS AND KUSTOMS for the suspension work!!!! Del does some really amazing work!!!! Here's some pics!!













BELTLINE BY THE WIPER HOLES LEADED, BECAUSE SOMEONE ASKED ABOUT THEM?!?!?!

DRIVER SIDE



PASS SIDE









Then drove the car 4 miles to Delmo's for the suspension work with no windows and no plates.......not smart in L.A.!!

 

Sounds like you have it pretty well figured out on the day job for pay/ time in the garage to create thing. And still being able to do an occasional bit of work for someone else when things are right works too.
Like a lot of others on here I'll be watching for your next "look at what I'm building now" thread so I can learn a few more things to use on my own projects. I think I have most of your chop threads saved for those "how the hell should I do that" moments on my own rig.

Just a side note. 50 years ago I thought I wanted to be a mechanic and I spent three years in vocational classes in High school and two years of trade school. Then after I got out of the Army I worked in shops for a number of years. It took a long time to decide what I really wanted to do was build my hot rods and not work on someone else's car all the time. I'd rather create than repair.

 

Ian you rock brother, the car looks great. Thanks for bringing it by, I'll do it up right.

 

It's great to be able to read through and see your step by step pics of the chops you do. I know everybody has already said it, but you do GREAT work!!! Thanks for taking the time to post all of this, really helps!! Good luck with the new job!!

 

Love the beltline & how it all flows together considering how many of these get done that area always seems to get f@cked up when kats chop them. Awesome job & spot on holmes!!!

 

200% better!!!! Cannot wait till after the Suspension. In the past few season I have watched your skills go way up good job Bro!!

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA..... I too want the such!!!!!!

 

Nice work...great to see lead work...keepin old school alive!

 

Good to see your keeping Delmo busy! Otherwise I think he'd be spending all his time pruning that beard haha.

Keep up the good work guys.

 

Ian,

A really talented local guy worked a day job in the refinery as a boiler maker, he kept at a small side gig doing custom wrought iron work and for "other" interests restored old brit bikes. After 6 years of "leaning into it", his bills were paid off (from the daqy job paycheck) right after that the side gig really took off with a couple local architects selling his gates/fences/entryways/awnings..... that was 10 years ago. Now he spends everyday in the shop, when he gets tired of the iron work and trip hammer racket he will change up and spend the rest of the day on the other side of his shop on a vintage ducati.

Right on man work your plan!

 

Incredible work as always! good to see someone who won't settle for "good enough".

 

Ian...Roof looks sic bro! Lookin forward to seeing what happens with suspension work..keep em coming!

 

hey im living in the past as we all preety much are ....lol...you know what i mean ..he is one of the best ive seen ,,,

 

do what you gotta do for your family, but you shouldnt completely stop the car stuff you got too much talent...good luck

 

Fantastic work.... fantastic details... fantastic profile...

 

that chop is gorgeous! I know it's tough to pay bills doing kustom work, but please don't stray too far from the torch...you have an amazing talent dude!

Rob

 

Your chevy 1953 looks great. Good work

 

What a reward! I'm blown away by all the positive comments! Thanx everyone , it means. A whole lot man! I worked so hard to make it look right and I'm sure you guys are like me...... You always doubt yourself a little but, especially after looking at it for 6 straight weeks! Lol! I'd love to respond to very post but I'm the iPhone and it's a bitch! My wife and I are in DC doing the tourist thing and all the museums! To the ones who live here, what a great city! I live history!

Thanx soooooo much guys! You've made
My day!

 

Terrible spelling!

 

WOW!! you made them vent wings looooook eassssy!

 

Nice work Travis.... I mean Ian. LOL!! Excellent work, always look forward to your threads!!!

 

Nice work Ian !!
What are you going to do with the fron window, cut it yourself ?

 

I wish I'd had a little forewarning before I saw those finished pics outside the garage. Would have been nice to slide a condom on before looking. Could a saved a little mess here on this end. Love it Ian. Excellent work.

 

I will be honest, those years I liked but never thought of buying one. Now I want to buy one, drop it off with you and let you work the magic.

Very well done sir, very well.

 

INSANE!!!..... thing looks Bad-A$$

 

Thank you so much everyone for the kind words !!! Im blown away!!!

Today, Rikster made my day!!! I am beyond honored!!!! Thanx Rik!!

http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_car_photos/beautiful_custom_cars/modern-day-custom-c/

 

HAHA you are a rockstar now Ian!!!

 

I just wish I had as much talent as you have in your pinky finger, you rock man, I'm always amazed at the work you do and keeping everything so clean at the same time, awesome, awesome, awesome.

 

Great job Ian, the proportions on the top are purrect. Looking forward to meeting
ya next weekend...

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Great job Ian! You do some incredible work!