San Diego Chopped ‘64 Comet

[RideAndShoot]

Roof is tacked back in place. Windshield from the Hardtop will not work without cutting. No bid deal, it’s just flatter across the top and the corners aren’t as rounded. Passenger B pillar fitted and welded. Passenger door frame extended 1.5” and fitted back in. Working on the driver side b pillar today, but ran out of argon last night. I prefer to TIG the door frame. She’s sittin pretty now!

[poboyjo65]

That looks great RAS! will you just make a one piece side window & delete the wing window?

[RideAndShoot]

That looks great RAS! will you just make a one piece side window & delete the wing window?

Thanks! Nope, I’m partial to wing windows. And I deleted all the venting and heat, so the wing windows are the extent of my air movement. They take some work(half a day), but I got the passenger wing fitted back up. I’m a tile setter, so I’ve got a glass blade for my wet saw. I know everyone says you can’t cut safety glass, but I’m going to give it a shot! Worst case, it breaks and I have one made, which is the original plan.
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[Lou's Comet]

I agree with John,,,looks great!

Give you credit you just jump right in there and do it !!!

Lou

[Jims65cyclone]

That looks great! I can't get over how quickly you're getting this done, and in an alley way. I take it you have someone help you lift and position parts like the roof?
Jim

[RideAndShoot]

That looks great! I can't get over how quickly you're getting this done, and in an alley way. I take it you have someone help you lift and position parts like the roof?
Jim

Thanks guys! Yeah, take lots of measurements and get to cuttin. I eyeball it more than measure though.

Yup, my son just turned 13 and is lending his muscles and eyes on getting it right.

[popscomet]

that's just about the coolest thing I;ve seen in a long time...bar none.....you did good POP

[loman]

That's friggin' awesome. If the tile business ever slows down, I think you have a new career where you can make a little side cash chopping cars. Keep the pics coming.

[Rocket989]

Yup, it was hard to tell how low you were gonna go. That really looks great!!

[Jims65cyclone]

I see a father-son custom car shop in the future.
Jim

[Lip Ripper]

Very nice outlaw work. Keep it comin.

Stacey

[RideAndShoot]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. My son doesn’t particularly like working on cars/trucks/motorcycles, but he likes lending
me a hand when I need it.

Anyways, here’s a before and after for comparison from the day I brought it home in October.
And also my original ‘photoshop’ job on how I wanted it to look. Pretty damn close!

[popscomet]

WELL YOU HAD A VISION and you made it happen,,give yourself a big pat on the back ,,,good luck pop(and you have done good)..............pop

[Rocket989]

I can’t believe I’m gonna way this but that ride needs a set of steelies with FULL MOON CAPS. Look great IMO!

Dig it man...nice job!!!

[Jims65cyclone]

I'd say you nailed it.
Jim