1937 Ford | TIME LAPSE CHOP TOP

In this time lapse video, shot over the course of 3 weeks, you will see the tools and techniques used to create a nice flowing roof out of a 3 inch chop. This 1937 Ford gets the full treatment, including kustom window radiuses, garnish moldings, and sail panels. Everyone has their own way of doing it, but this is how Mike Bello does it.

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[SamRalls-tibe]

The things you're capable of doing, take a lifetime to learn. No engineers, no laser scanners, and no computer patterns. I know that we learn more from our mistakes than we do from our successes. You are a master metal worker. Your mistakes disappeared a long time ago. I hope you pass the knowledge along to some deserving kid. Having this kind of craftsmanship end with your passing would be a shame. You are amazing. Can't say enough. I hope. someday, you get the national recognition that you deserve.

[dalesheffield]

Lord brother how many nights you spend doing this alone with no distractions. You da man.

[Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

This guy is phenomenal at what he does. I lovee these year cars he works on, and all you can do is respect him for what he can do, hes leaving behind a legacy for sure.

[stinkeyecustoms]

I've done a few chops through the years. I've seen hundreds done by other shops. This is the cleanest version of a chop I've ever seen and if I ever happen to do another one I'll definitely change some of the things I used to do. Your metalwork is superb man. One way for you people to know how right his work is?... When he uses the bodysaw to cut away the overlap so he can do a buttweld... nothing jumps up out of place, theres no tension on the metal at all. He's not FORCING the metal into shape, its already in shape by his hands!

[kidaddisontx]

The more i see his videos the more I'm impressed with his work. Truley a Master in his work!

[robertmunoz]

Been binge watching these videos he is a master craftsman learn something on every video

[bryanmarshall]

Thanks 4 posting the videos he gets down.

[pieterbezuidenhout]

Confidence is in the eyes of the man that has pride in his hands .

[Templar]

I would like to think that if I typed in define craftsmanship into YouTube's search bar then this video would be at the top of the list, dude is like the Yoda of chopping tops.

[tfjack]

That is some of the finest metal work I have ever seen performed, the way you took the time to do the radius around the side windows was just killer, and the way you went about doing the door frames and the way you laid that back window frame in. Well I could just go on for days about how awesome your work is, let's just say it was just bitchin. Keep up the excellent work and videos and I will set back and enjoy each and every one, Thank you my friend.

[fullyloadedkustoms]

The workmanship that went into this build is amazing. That's pure metal art right there!!! Awesome video. I Love the camera angles too they look great.

[chuxmix]

Love this edit Homie! Yall should put a short credit or logo at the beginning and a brief credits at the end. The cinematographer deserves props.
MAD camera skills!

[worldcitizen]

This man is an absolute master at his craft. I’d love to own one of his creations.

[stevenpatriquin]

I have been a bodyman for over 45 years, but this is amazing work

[mattwilliams]

You have given me food for thought for my 37 coupe. Thank you.

[luistoledo]

Only a person who tries to do body work knows have much skill and talent a person like you have, Brother you are really good and talented, and with your experience cannot be matched, beautiful work,

[FrancoisFigeac]

When my PTSD kicks in, watching this man work is so calming. Just want to thank you from my heart. His work is so dope. One day ill have him make me something for my w123. Would be a honor to show his work.

[Motown]

My wife came in while I was watching this and said I looked like a kid seeing Santa for the first time and he was making my favorite toy. Amazing work! Thanks for posting.

[gilbertahsam]

His work is so clean and tight 😍. If I had the money this guy would be the first cat I would go to.

[jasonpierson]

Someone stepped up the camera game!! Looks awesome. Worth the wait