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

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ian Berky, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. ttarver
    Joined: Oct 8, 2007
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    from austin

    any updates? I cant wait to see this thing done. I really want to chop my 54!!!!
     
  2. rjgideon
    Joined: Sep 12, 2005
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    Looks great, Ian. I missed this before. Thanks for all of the in progress shots, it helps to see all the little cuts you make before you make the welds disappear.
     
  3. Lucky444
    Joined: May 14, 2006
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    Hey Ian, glad that guy took your advice. It's just looking better and better! Looking forward to seeing this one finished.
     
  4. atomickustom
    Joined: Aug 30, 2005
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    The biggest lesson I have learned from threads like this is that if something doesn't look quite right, stop and fix it or do it over until it is 100%. Thank you for the reminder. Looks killer.
     
  5. Tompa
    Joined: May 1, 2009
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    Shit, you're my new idol (after my Hamster :) )!

    I have followed your old threads with precision and I must admit that you are f*****g amazing..
    We got Kustom Illustrated here in Sweden a week ago and I was quicker than the flash to show my buddies the article about you and your Chevy..

    I will follow this thread with the big glasses on !!!
     
  6. Tompa
    Joined: May 1, 2009
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    Hey Ian, any updates?
     
  7. Jobe
    Joined: Oct 19, 2004
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    from Austin, Tx

    Damn, makes me want to go buy a 51 and chop it! Good work.
     
  8. Ian Berky
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
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    Hey guys THANX SO MUCH for all the kind words and encouragement!!! :)
    Means a whole lot!

    Here's some update pics, i've been working on and off on her , had other stuff going on....... With the new house you know!?!?!?!

    I should be done by friday with the Chevy!!

    Then on the 11 th of october I'm off to Kansas for 7 days to go work with Jeff Myers on a shoebox ( HAMB member EL TORO ) chop!!! That should be a lot of fun!!

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    Finished all the pillars and inside of doors

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  9. Ian Berky
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  10. Cruel
    Joined: Sep 7, 2010
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    Wow, cool way to do the wing windows. I dont think Ive ever seen it done like that (course just because I havent seen it doesnt mean thats not how lots of guys do it lol)

    Love checking out your builds. You do excellent work and you seem to really appreciate all the kudos you get.
     
  11. damn wish i had any usable talents, great looking work!
     
  12. lorodz
    Joined: Jul 26, 2009
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    wow one of the best customizers of the 20th century...great work ,,,,


    sorry ment to say 21st ...lol
     
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  13. grunt2001
    Joined: Sep 8, 2010
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    Simply amazing work , this is why i am hooked to this forum
     
  14. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
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    I agree, I was wondering what a good way to chop vent wings is. That's brilliant.
     
  15. Ian Berky
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
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    Hey thanx a bunch guys!!:)

    I don't know about being an amazing customizer but i do love what i do!!!!!:)

    The wing window method is something i learned from SLDNMATT ( I think this is how he spells is name?!?!? ). I started a thread a while back on how to do the window properly and that method was suggested by Matt, IT WORKS AWESOME!!!

    Thanx again for the kind words guys!!!!:)
     
  16. BadLuck
    Joined: Jan 7, 2006
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    looks great Ian... the window trick is awesome... what a great way to do it...
     
  17. billys54
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    Thanks you have helped me a bunch
     
  18. PeteFromTexas
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    Makes me feel like a complete amateur. Nice work Ian.
     
  19. Gremlinguy
    Joined: Oct 29, 2009
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    Wow Ian. Just like everyone else says... AMAZING work man. What do you charge for a 7 day trip to chop a car haha?
     
  20. roddinron
    Joined: May 24, 2006
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    Uhhhh, is that a compliment or what? This is the 21st century ya know.:rolleyes:

    Nice work Ian, amazing how the little stuff like trim and finishing up all the inside welds etc, really eat up so much time. It's strange looking at those pictures, it's like deja vu.
     
  21. Nice shop Ian,and nice work on the chebbie!
     
  22. surfcaliforniasurf
    Joined: Sep 17, 2007
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  23. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Just found this thread, one of the best 53-54 chops yet. Great job!
     
  24. Tompa
    Joined: May 1, 2009
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    You really inspired me to get started with my own project !!!

    Ian, we need more people like you here, just grab the first available flight to Sweden.
     
  25. farmer12
    Joined: Aug 28, 2006
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    Amazing work Ian! The world needs more people like you!!!
     
  26. 60chev
    Joined: Jul 6, 2010
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    from Australia

    Fuck yea nice work next time the boys from oz are over can we take a look thanks mate keep up the great work
     
  27. Ian Berky
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
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    Thanx for all the nice comments guys!!! Im glad the pics can help someone with the DAMN wing windows.... Aren't they always a pain or what?!?!

    Got the other one done and took care of the door handles too!! I'll be completely done friday. Gotta get ready with my own stuff for the SOK!!!:D

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  28. That is a beautiful profile...really coming together seeing the wing windows in!
     
  29. elturo
    Joined: Jan 31, 2010
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    from So. Okla

    Damn Amigo. That is bad to da bone!
    Shop looks clean too. I like it.
     
  30. Flipper
    Joined: May 10, 2003
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    from Kentucky

    Looks like fourth time is the charm! You created a wonderful roof line.
     

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