Customs ***My first Shoebox chop for my first customer...Thanx Omar for trusting me!!***

hey did you align all the door gaps before you started the chop.i i was told i had to do that first before i got started.

 

Its looking great.

 

you can do mine anyday

 

more pics..more pics...looks great

 

Hey man, thanx so much!!

Well, this ford got hit pretty hard on the driver's rear 1/4 , so hard the frame got damaged, that got fixed but the body took a pretty good beating, I aligned the drivers door perfect but the passenger door needs a little shaving by the B pillar, once i get the stock hinge bolts that we ordered
( the ones on there right now are just awful) I'll get the pass. door aligned.
It'll be just fine!!

Thanx!!

If you lived closer i would!!

 

looks cool

 

I think I had five hours removing my hinge bolts chop looks great!

 

Dude, it looks like you're the next HAMB Idol. Kickin ass all over the place.

Chop looks great. As already stated the quarter windows and B-pillar are perfect. The only thing I can say is that for my taste, the back window is a little low. Meaning I would've put a little more catwalk in it. The metalwork is perfect!

 

bitchin!

 

Thanx again everybody!!

Idol? WHat? LOL!!

Thanx man! It looks good from here, but that's the reason everything is tacked in, I'm waiting on Omar to bring the glass and if it looks like crap i move everything upwards or make adjustments.
Thanx so much man!!

Ian

 

Look great man. I would agree that the back window might want to come up a bit more just as a functional thing than looks. I would check it from inside the car in the drivers seat with a rearview mirror to make sure you can see out it and you are not looking out the top 1/3. Chopped cars are tough enough to see out of no need to make it harder. Nice work!

 

Just got back from Ian's house, I had to check it out. The work he's done is totally awesome. Not much filler will be needed at all, and this is only his second car, he's ever chopped.
Next, he will be doing another 51 Chevy, that I'm sure, will be equally impressive.
See, what taking a Winfield class, tons of passion and talent can get you.

 

looks good man!

 

very kick ass

 

Great job!!!!

 

Hey guys thanx sooooooo much!!

Chris thanx man, it's nice when you guys stop by, I like it!

I finished the 2 bottom pieces today, it's so damn hot here in L.A. it's hard to get a lot done!! I moved reeeeaaaaal slow today

Here's some pics!

















The window placement is probably not everybody's cup o' tea but i feel it works good with this chop!!

Ian

 

the profile is fuckin perfect!! killer work!!!

 

Thanx jordan!!

 

That looks absolutely perfect!! Now it's time to finish welding it!

 

Hey Ian,

Great metalshow! Be sure to show Gene your work in pictures, I'm sure he'll be very proud of ya!

Look's like a good time to take up gas welding, leading & metalfinishing,
You've nailed the fabrication between the eyes!

Swankey Devils C.C.
" I like the old millennium better "

 

Thanx bro!! I will when it cools down.....It's so hot right now , but i can't run the fans when i weld you know!!

Thank you man!! I will if i get a chance for sure!!

I've been wanting to get an outfit for a while now, but the Chevy has been sucking all our money
Pretty soon i will!! At Gene's class i tried leading for maybe 3 min. and i sucked BIG TIME!! I guess it's practice like everything else!!

Thanx again!!

Ian

 

you really have the gift of proportions cause the lines really flow uninterupted and that makes it pop! this thread will keep going for some time because their is something to be learned here from this example. i envy you not so much for your talent but for having the balls to apply it.

 

Looks good! party!

 

What a perfect way to chop a shoebox. You nailed it man.

I have a feeling this is going to be the first of many customers!

 

Twistin metal ain't easy but that is one sweet job , keep up the good work . Rob.

 

That roof line is phucken perfect man!

 

looks good great job

 

Looks good....Nice work.

 

I was really digging your car Ian but you really outdid yourself with the chop. It's freakin Sexy. I can't stop looking at the damn thing!

 

GOOD LORD!! I am totally excited by the feedbacks!! Thanx a million guys!! I'll post the rest of the chop, door tops and finish welds when i'm done!!

I saved my templates if any of you are willing !!!

God I'm stoked!!

Gotta pack up to got to KANSAS!!

Ian