Customs 1948 Hudson Coupe Chop and Photoshop Request

[James D]

Very subtle chop...

[51ChevPU]

Thanks James D.....How much would you estimate was removed in inches?

Originally Posted by James D

Very subtle chop...

[James D]

Originally Posted by 51ChevPU

Thanks James D.....How much would you estimate was removed in inches?

Ummm... about this much...

[N.Ozols]

..haha, I just sent the same thing (via PM), there's not much more we can say than 50% transparency does

[James D]

Originally Posted by N.Ozols

..haha, I just sent the same thing (via PM), there's not much more we can say than 50% transparency does

I missed your post. Seems like we did almost exactly the same thing, give or take!

Internet high five!

[51ChevPU]

Thank you gentlemen. What would we do without the HAMB....

[atomickustom]

I'd call that an inch or so up front and perhaps as much as two inches toward the rear? It's a lot of work for a seemingly small return, but it'll look better than slammed down too low.

[hudsoncustom]

51ChevPU - I dig the coupe. It looks pretty nice and complete as a starting point.

There are a few of us on here who have chopped Hudsons, with some success. Years ago, when I was considering a chop on my Brougham, I collected photos of every chopped Hudson I could get my hands on. Unfortunately, there were plenty of horrible examples, and few good chops at that time.

These days, thankfully, there are a few more nice chops out there to model your haircut after.

In my opinion, when it comes to chopped stepdown Hudsons, a mild chop flows the best.

Since your car is a coupe, I'll point you towards "THEKID49" 's chopped coupe. He pretty much set the bar on a perfect coupe chop. He's already commented in this thread, but here's a link to his chop thread:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=542232

Hudson48's chop was a 4door to 2 door conversion, and is absolutely beautiful.

Studhud's Brougham is also a killer chop on a Brougham. His car has a different rear window than mine, and has slanted B pillars. He also swapped out the windshield for a cut down 54 unit. If I reember correctly, his car is chopped 2.5 inches at the B pillar.

My chop was done a few years ago. I cut 2 inches out at the B pillar, and slid the entire top forward a bit, dropping the rear window a bit and then filling the tulip panel above the trunk. Granted, my car and studhud's car are both Broughams, but you get the idea.

Here's mine:



And in case you want to look through an old thread that details the chop portion, check out this link:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=236046

[51ChevPU]

Hudsoncustom

You have just provided an excellant perspective on the shop of a step down Hudson. Also,I have reviewed all of your cars and chop posts just so that I can stay on track.

I would agree that TheKid49 has set the standard for the coupe. If I do the chop, I think that's the direction I'll take it.

My first preference was a Brougham, but when the coupe came along, I grabbed it since I had already had a 51 four door.

I'm looking forward to the build since you simply don't see many around and I tend to like them better than the merc.

Thanks for the helpful comments!

Originally Posted by hudsoncustom

51ChevPU - I dig the coupe. It looks pretty nice and complete as a starting point.

There are a few of us on here who have chopped Hudsons, with some success. Years ago, when I was considering a chop on my Brougham, I collected photos of every chopped Hudson I could get my hands on. Unfortunately, there were plenty of horrible examples, and few good chops at that time.

These days, thankfully, there are a few more nice chops out there to model your haircut after.

In my opinion, when it comes to chopped stepdown Hudsons, a mild chop flows the best.

Since your car is a coupe, I'll point you towards "THEKID49" 's chopped coupe. He pretty much set the bar on a perfect coupe chop. He's already commented in this thread, but here's a link to his chop thread:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=542232

Hudson48's chop was a 4door to 2 door conversion, and is absolutely beautiful.

Studhud's Brougham is also a killer chop on a Brougham. His car has a different rear window than mine, and has slanted B pillars. He also swapped out the windshield for a cut down 54 unit. If I reember correctly, his car is chopped 2.5 inches at the B pillar.

My chop was done a few years ago. I cut 2 inches out at the B pillar, and slid the entire top forward a bit, dropping the rear window a bit and then filling the tulip panel above the trunk. Granted, my car and studhud's car are both Broughams, but you get the idea.

Here's mine:



And in case you want to look through an old thread that details the chop portion, check out this link:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=236046

[damagedduck]

hudsoncustom

i must have read all your threads 10 times! that car is pure sex! & the idea of using VW wheel opening is cool,i batted that idea around before i picked up some stock skirts--chuck

[51ChevPU]

Here's something I've thought about, but have only been able to find one car that looks like it has a carson on it.

RichD, you probably have the gift and talent to photoshop one, but I've only seen the photos I posted below.

Anyone up to the challenge of photoshoping a similar carson on my coupe just to see what it might look like? Sorry...but I can't make the pictures below any larger.

[ktfella]

I dont know about photoshop, but here is one like yours, a coupe, chopped 3 inches up front and 3 1/4 in the back.

[Racer29]

Be different, DON'T DO IT!!! But if you do don't slant the B pillar.