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Projects CUTTING UP A 53 CHEVY .......

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by cgc1958, Nov 25, 2015.

  1. cgc1958
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    Thanks!
    Thank you! Yes most likely, but the owner lives in Santa Maria. So, I doubt he'd bring it down. Also it will be going to paint up there.
     
  2. 'Mo
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    I've been watching your threads in silent awe, but am now sufficiently lubricated to comment.
    The craftsmanship is near magical, but the vision and artistry of each build represent sheer perfection in proportion and line. You guys have really got it going on!
     
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  3. cgc1958
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    Thank you so much Mo! I don't know about all that, we just do the best we can and try to get better everyday. Hopefully one day we will be worthy of such high praise. Thanks again!!
     
  4. cgc1958
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    Here are a few more very rough progress pics, this will all get "cleaned" up IMG_0550.jpg IMG_9726.JPG IMG_9966.JPG IMG_9969.jpg IMG_9973.JPG
     
  5. studeynut
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    Beautiful work!
     
  6. FortMoe
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    Amazing work and great eye for design!
     
  7. Thanks for sharing.
     
  8. NewGuyOldFord
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    I see a 64/65 falcon in the first set of photos. Any more photos of that? Awesome work guys.
     
  9. Grnwitnv
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    Amazing work! Keep the pictures coming. How much did the final chop end to be front and rear?
     
  10. anothermoneypit
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    looking awesome dude. Gotta stop watching this thread before I chop mine. Already getting more into ti than anticipated.
     
  11. Okie Pete
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    Very nice like the lines of the car.
     
  12. Hot Rods Ta Hell
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    You hit a Home Run with the roof lines, not to mention the quality of your work! Thanks for sharing and I hope you post more work from your shop.
     
  13. Lovely work.
     
  14. Ratatouille
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    HNY, velvety smoothness, nice top chop, beautiful artwork, congratulations.
     
  15. cgc1958
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    Thanks!
    Thank you!
    Thanks for checking it out.
    Thanks! 3.5 front & 4.5-5 rear
    Thanks! Chop it!;)
    Thanks Pete!
    Thanks a lot!
    Thank you James!
    Thanks Frenchy;)!

    So here are more pics: (FYI it's still rough) There is a bit of a his and hers going on here. Clark shaped the passenger side sail panel and I shaped the driver's side. IMG_9973.JPG IMG_0073.jpg IMG_0076.jpg IMG_0080.jpg IMG_0076.jpg IMG_0086.jpg IMG_0092.jpg
     
  16. Rynos63
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    WOW nice work...
     
  17. choptop40
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    Like the stitch welds , ground down then tig welded....
     
  18. dan31
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    That car is going to look so bitchen creepin down the road
     
  19. cgc1958
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    Thanks a lot!
    Thanks, that's the goal. Hopefully we achieve it.;)

    Here are some more pics: IMG_0172.jpg IMG_0173.jpg IMG_0174.jpg IMG_0175.jpg IMG_0179.jpg
     
  20. Finnrodder
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    You guys sure like to cut cars up.Thats a beautiful work again!
     
  21. cgc1958
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    Yes, we do! Thanks! Everything looks better "cut up" to some degree in my opinion. I think our new motto should be "Cut up, or shut up"...don't get me wrong there are some gorgeous cars out there that haven't been "cut up" but I prefer most, kustomized. Can't wait to cut up my 47 Pontiac!!:)

    Here are more pics bear in mind that it is still rough and will only get better!: IMG_0196.jpg IMG_0197.jpg IMG_0205.jpg IMG_0358.jpg IMG_0359.JPG IMG_0361.jpg IMG_0362.JPG IMG_0363.jpg IMG_0364.JPG IMG_0367.jpg
     
  22. Lill_Hedlund
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    The metalwork is topnotch!!
     
  23. Devin
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    Out of the fucking park!
     
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  24. taildragger1957
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    WOW. Just WOW. Makes me wish i could go back and redo all my crap on my 53 chop
     
  25. choptop40
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    Excellent.....
     
  26. Baldies
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    Great work. I like that big rear quarter window. That rear inner structure is over the top.
     
  27. T-DeWitt
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    Over the top fab work on this bad ride...inspiring for the 54' me and the old man are doing.
     
  28. spooler41
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    Sweet job guys, love the new contours ,excellent metal work. You have
    got all together on this one.

    ........................ Jack
     
  29. cgc1958
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    Thanks!
    Much appreciated!
    Thank you so much!Thank
    Thanks!
    Thank you!
    Right on, thanks!
    Thanks Jack!

    So, here is a little progress. Cut down & welded the rear garnish molding (it's not 100% yet). Also Clark cut down a new windshield & he will be cutting down a new piece of back glass next. Then we will have our glass guy install them.
    IMG_0398.jpg IMG_0399.JPG IMG_0397.jpg IMG_0405.JPG
     
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