Chopping the roof... the simple, clean, and easy way 😎

We're ready to chop the roof on the 1933 Plymouth. The goal is to do a clean chop with the least amount of cuts as possible. We're also going to simplify it by not using a measuring tape – the masking tape will be the measurement 🪚

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[austin-psj]

What I love the best about Chad, is he is aware of all the "experts" that make comments. He knows there are endless ways to go at a project, but he clearly is unapologetic to those who think it should be done differently as he should. He's not here to do things your way. It's his channel, his car and he has nothing to apologize for. I am glad he is staying true to who he is and what he knows, which is a shit ton more than most. I like how he gets after it and when he makes a mistake, he admits it and rolls with it. I appreciate that attitude and outlook. What you see here is the real deal. Authenticity is hard to come by these days and it is refreshing to see things raw and real. Keep being you, because it works.

[Frontireadventures]

I have noticed that the subscriber count has slowed somewhat. I have always been excited to see our hometown boys' channel grow. Back just yonder when they were really going at the finishing touches on the brown car, the numbers really grew. I get the feeling that Chad is going through all his junk heaps and bringing them up to a point of...good inventory....i see the benefits to that, and I think it gives him satisfaction. Maybe bringing one of the many in the waiting lane back in for the same finishing touch would put you well on the way to 500k.

[jamesmeredith]

When I was a young man I got to spend a couple years learning under a famous hot rodder! He had plans on how to chop any of the old cars right up to the late 60s! All the measurements were laid out! I kept a complete set that have been such a time saver!

[robinlester]

I watch every night, amazed at how you put your vision to reality without difficulty. I just wonder why people make negative comments when all they have to do is go watch something else. Please just keep doing what you do and know that most of us enjoy what you do. I look forward to this show everyday.

[deansmetak]

I'm watching every you do during the chop. Your giving me more confidence in attempting to chop a 1934 Chevy truck. I've watched every episode of my Dream Team and now Doug and Nathan have joined your team. Keep up the great content. Hope to meet you both someday

[robertdehaes]

You don't fool me with words like simple, clean and easy!!

[johnwade]

I like a reciprocating saw that is variable speed so it doesn’t burn up the blades. But I will say that I do move mine back-and-forth like Chad does, slowly so it won’t be wearing on the same six or seven teeth over and over and over. it will split the load up over the length of at least 2/3 of the blade, always being careful not to let the end of the blade come back inside of the pocket and break off.I think it’s going great. I can visualize how it’s going to be

[cttile]

Great photography and thank you Chad for being a great teacher. I’m at home out in my driveway doing stuff I never would’ve attempted. Had it not been for you.

[dlux]

I'm pretty sure the sawing motions/Kabuki with the 'sawzall' are actually a disadvantage. Just plant the foot of the saw against the most solid surface at the cut and let the saw do it's work. All tha motion and twisting/bending just breaks blades and messes up the teeth that are trying to get a bite on the pillar.

[hillclimber]

Shame to loose that shape, seems to me to be great as it was, but his car! Hope it all looks good in the end. From a Sunny England.

[Robs]

I admit that I loved this vehicle greatly standard.!!! But I have to admit that I'm kinda likeing it more after the chop, Chad this has been my favorite clip so far.. Chad showed us a very detailed and accurate roof chop.. I was surprised with the placement of each cut, But it became apparent this is valuable knowledge, A skill Chad taught so well. I'm looking forward to seeing the next part.. excellent content Jollieen and Chad That was enjoyable from beginning to end "what a great Peace of knowledge you have sheared today !!!! " Thank you sincerely "👈🤪👍

[RonCobb-codr]

That was a nice clean easy chop Mr. I especially like how you slid the back of the roof down into the rear cowl, if everything is good back there, that can set a lot of parameters and once you set the legal windshield height, the rest is cut n fill. Nice, I like the Way you go after something like that. Spending more time looking at it and making decisions than the time spent cutting it down. I worked on a 35 once that had the cloth roof panel replaced with steel like that one, if I could have gotten a new drip rail to replace the welded one I would have. Was about 86 and things like that were one off made. I ended up making a double length sanding board 😮 so I could get a decent job done on the giant shrink job and some leaf around the perimeter. I would consider replacing that if it's as warbled up as my job was and put the cloth back in. Classy looks. And Who doesn't love suicide doors. What's the minimum for windshield now ? 5". 7". Be cutting down the blades too! Ha! Cool chit buddy, never seen it done that fast and clean before. Good work. 🎉🎉❤

[williamwill.j.briggs]

It doesn’t matter how you do it. You do your specialty. Chop, chop, chop. Just can’t leave things be.

[woolyhighlander]

I have a 34 Plymouth Coupe, they don't need to be chopped at all, the Windshield is barely 9" tall in the middle, they look awesome stock. A Ford yes, but never a Mopar, don't do it, I'll buy it off you stock.

[bdtoel]

So great to see the process!!! Thanks guys.

[TerryLee-niiv]

Dolly out the dents on the roof when you have the top off instead of waiting until the top is back on and hard to reach

[henryallisonsr]

Jolene you are a very special lady and there is not many that likes to work on cars. God bless you dear and Chad you are a lucky man to have someone as special as Jolene. God bless and have a blessed evening and night

[khaldounibrahim]

Will you make the roof low like every time, or will you replace it with the roof of another car? I prefer that the roof remain as it is originally.

[edsmachine]

Looks awesome.
Thanks for sharing the process. 👍

[EdDavenport-ih]

It’s always gratifying when electrics come together! Nice job!