My "old ladys shoebox"

Started working on this 49 about 3 weeks ago, it started out for the wife but now I think she gets to drive the 31 when its done. Anyways, first chop, what do you think?

 

Oh yea, these doors swing the wrong way....

 

Looks cool got any pictures with all of the car in it.
How much of a chop is cut out of it?

 

I started with 5" in the front and about 7" or till "I" thought it looked good in the back, I'm by no means a pro at this, so I guess thats why I was looking for some feedback. I'll get some better pics tomorrow after I clean up a bit. You dig the wheels don't you.!..

 

Damn bro that thing is spot on!!! I love the hard top treatment personal favorite on the shoe boxes also like the suicide doors. keep up the good work p.s more pixs please

 

That chop is sick! First one no way. Most people take too much out of the back in my opinion but this one is perfect. Is it going to stay hard topped?

 

She's got great taste in rides for sure. Nice chop.

 

Thanks, I did alot of picture looking, and lots of time just looking at it...hard top...I think its the way to go.

 

That is a very nice flow on the roof you have created, perfectly proportioned. And a very nice corner on the C-pillar.
When you do get the car outside to look at it, make sure you make some photos and show them here. I walso would love to see the whole car to get an even better feel for the overall proportions.

Great work for a first chop!

 

I bought her a 51 Ford Vicky, and she hated it..? I don't know... sometimes I can't figure them out?

 

I was really worried about the C-pillers looking real wide, glad to here your comments...Half the pictures I looked at are from your site!!!

 

Can't get over this one. Fantastic job! What are your other plans for it? Motor, suspension etc??

 

Motor, I have a SBC w/ 2-4's, kinda like an old Corvette set-up, 350 trans. keeping it real simple/clean.
Suspension, well right know its blocked in the back and no springs up front. I'm trying to get the doors, window openings all done so my buddy can do all the body work while I 4-link the back and clip the front, I will get front, back, side to side...

 

That shoebox looks so good. That is one wicked chop for a first timer. Good luck with it!

-Rick

 

Be sure to keep us updated on your progress. Great inspiration and a kick in the pants to help me get moving on my '50. Thanks for all the info.

 

And heres my help, he's 5 right now and I can't keep him out of the garage. He wants to build monster trucks outta everything. Here he is laying out the rear window.

 

look very good ,so have u some detail pics on the door lock and hinges?

 

that looks awesome!

 

Here's some pics of the door latch and hinges. I must of hung this door 15 times to get it right. I guess I should of read the directions...

 

That looks awesome dude.Great job!

EVIL