BKcustoms Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Well here's my next project, It's a Revell Henry J gasser kit that I chopped somewhere around 4mm and now I'm working on converting the tilt front end into a "stock" one with an opening hood and I'm using 57' Chrysler taillights. I'm not really sure how this build will end up but right now I'm thinking It'll be LS powered and definitely down in the weeds. Let me know what you think! Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'08SEAL Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Good looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Very cool. Liking those pointy rear fender tips. Looking kinda like a baby Cad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Looks cool. I'd like to see.some better, close up photos of how you extended the rear fenders for the taillights. I've got to do this on my 51 Fleetline and I am looking for ideas. BTW- I started rebuilding one of these with a removable hardtop. I should drag it back out soon. Later- Edited May 10, 2013 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I don't think I've ever seen one of these chopped before. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabsscale1 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I chopped one of these a few years ago got it to this stage and the paint started to peel off used black from the Kustom colors from house of color then i shot it with the clear they suplled and it made the paint peel off. I have it stripped and have to redo the rear fender wells as I wanted stock looking ones. Here is is in paint before the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabsscale1 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I chopped one of these a few years ago got it to this stage and the paint started to peel off used black from the Kustom colors from house of color then i shot it with the clear they suplled and it made the paint peel off. I have it stripped and have to redo the rear fender wells as I wanted stock looking ones. Here is is in paint before the clear. Another view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nice job on the top ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 awesome billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That looks good chopped. I really like the Chrysler tail lights on it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Man that chop looks sweet. Great job Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRX7Project Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Should be a pretty cool custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Very cool. A sane man would have glued the doors in before starting this. Obviously we have seriously disturbed individual here. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Looking forward to this build. I had a 1:1 of these back in the 60's that I stuffed an Olds engine in it along with the hydro. Had trouble keeping the front end on the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 GREAT ORIGINALITY ALWAYS MAKES A COOL CAR.KEEP IT UP UP UP-LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowlylearning Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Sweet, its got a cool look goin' on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That looks very cool. Nice job on the chop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Nice work on that chop Billy! I really like those Chrysler tail lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 nice chop , love the design changes !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks everyone! I just finished sanding the first coat of primer qnd I'm working on a how-to for the taillights. I'll have pics up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 I chopped one of these a few years ago got it to this stage and the paint started to peel off used black from the Kustom colors from house of color then i shot it with the clear they suplled and it made the paint peel off. I have it stripped and have to redo the rear fender wells as I wanted stock looking ones. Here is is in paint before the clear. That's awesome! I love the color and the chop is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Ok Here's the pics, I'll start with the taillight how-to. Here's the quarter panel before anything has been done. First trace the outline of the taillight onto the quarter where you want it to be. Next cut the outlined area out. (I used a razor saw) Now test fit the taillight and file the opening until if fits. To do the point above the taillight I taped the light in place and built up the area above it with filler and then sanded it flush. This is the opposite side but I did the same on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 those tail lights look great in there man! great idea! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 And here is the last modification I'm doing to this. I had a diecast Mercedes with angled back headlight lenses so I decided to use them instead of the stock ones. And the finished product. (The lenses are'nt attached in this pic. And here's a shot of the taillight openings. Thanks for looking, Let me know what you think. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 those tail lights look great in there man! great idea! cheers bryan Thanks Bryan! It's good to see you're back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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