chop Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 A few months back I picked up this '52 Plymouth and have been slowly working on it. It's chopped 5" in the front, 6" in the back with a lot of other kustom touches. Here is the day I brought it home. Getting ready to chop Braced up the inside so the body won't flex No turning back now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Rear window came forward about 8" Roof done and B pillar finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I liked this look.... you sure have come a long way with the mods.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Also made some fender skirts that you can see in a few of the earlier pictures. Started with a cardboard template then a 3/4" plywood buck to shape the sheet metal over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm not a fan of the front ends so that had to change too. I love desoto grills but they are way out of my budget, I ended up using 1952 - '67 VW bug bumper guards for grill teeth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfootslim Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Very cool build! Very creative and resourceful- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Great look ..... lot's of work completed too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Spyder Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Nice to see some creative work with an old MOPAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopt50wgn Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Great job............reminds me of the old school 50's custom...................glad to see you doing it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtlsnakedaddy Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Nice! I've always liked the look of a nice custom. Lots of work, but a cool look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I compliment you on your work skills. But I must admit I am not a fan chopped tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Keep choppin' away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captden29 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 this shows that a 4 door can be hot.i need skirts for my 54 Chrysler. wish I had your ability.not a fan of chopped cars, but I must admit this one looks good. I really think the 4 door body is what makes it.you really have talent. capt den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vht Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I have a 51 dodge business coupe and most of it was apart. I finally figured out the grille and I had a big piece I didn't know what it went to. Now I do, the center part of your stk grille is what I have. Very nice build, I'll be watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks guys! I'm going for the 50's lead sled look with a twist since it's not the normal shoebox ford or '53-'54 chevy everyone else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy48 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I applaud your undertaking of what has to be a very difficult modification. (At least for me it would be). I'm generally not a fan of chopped cars, but your metalworking skills are amazing and very impressive. I can't imagine how you can figure out exactly where to make the cuts, etc. to accomplish a chop like that. Wayne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoronetGuy Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looks awesome!!! How are you attaching the fender skirts to the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Excellent work, this thing is killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laynrubber Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I want to follow your work on fender skirts as I am keen to try ot make my own as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I've been working out of town the last few months but managed to get a little bit done when I was back for Thanksgiving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Very cool car and great work! Im also a huge fan of Kustoms and it's nice to see your stand out MOPAR in a sea of Ford, Chevy, and Mercs. The top chop looks really mean too, i like it. What do you have in mind for the power plant for this car? -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordkustom Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 that is one wild chop nice pin on the lead sled of something other than merc/shoebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 It's getting a 230 flathead. I originally built the motor for a t bucket project I was building but that has since been traded to a friend. It's got a balanced 230 crank and rods, small block chevy valves, 280 / .395 cam, electronic ignition, edgy aluminum head, offy intake and fenton knock off manifolds. It's backed by a 426 hemi flexplate to a 904 automatic. Here it is in the car when I was making the transmission tunnel. And in the bucket 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Did you ever run in the bucket? Looks like it would've been a fun ride. Looks good where it sits now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chop Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 I never got to drive it before I traded it. Hopefully I'll get to when my friends finishes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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