39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project

kirbside Thug Posts: 264	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 29, 2013 18:36:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kirbside on May 29, 2013 18:36:52 GMT -5 I was talking with someone at the NNL North that I had never chopped a top succesfully in the past. So I decided to give it another try on a 39 Chevy coupe, and see how it goes.
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Ranchwagon Greaser Posts: 1,490	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 29, 2013 19:14:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ranchwagon on May 29, 2013 19:14:09 GMT -5 Uh, Kirby, I think you got it! Looks really good, can't wait to see it done!
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scalespeedshop Greaser Posts: 546	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 29, 2013 19:24:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scalespeedshop on May 29, 2013 19:24:28 GMT -5 Paint dude, it just needs paint. looking good
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nadtheman Greaser Dan Helferich. Renowned model car starter! Posts: 817	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 29, 2013 20:53:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nadtheman on May 29, 2013 20:53:47 GMT -5 Nice job Kirby! Great profile.
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Kustoms Illustrated Thug Kustoms for Life! Posts: 368	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 29, 2013 23:33:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kustoms Illustrated on May 29, 2013 23:33:35 GMT -5 MAN, does that look cool!
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TJ Hoodlum Posts: 187	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 30, 2013 4:05:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TJ on May 30, 2013 4:05:13 GMT -5 Good work so far, it takes a bit to get started, but once you get going it gets easier and more fun choppin' stuff up! Any hints on colour, wheels or donk etc?

Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 30, 2013 11:11:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on May 30, 2013 11:11:37 GMT -5 i'm likin both of em...i like '39 Chubby Coupes !!!! the chop makes a helluva difference in the look very cool !!!!!
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39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 30, 2013 11:50:45 GMT -5

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Post by spex84 on May 30, 2013 11:50:45 GMT -5

I like how that chop retains the "turret top" rather than being a smooth blend down to the trunk. It's suitably chunky, very classy.
Did you rebuild the window molding at the top with strips of plastic? I always have trouble with the moldings when I chop tops.

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froghawk Greaser "Nip Tuck" Posts: 2,900	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project May 31, 2013 9:05:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by froghawk on May 31, 2013 9:05:32 GMT -5 Chop looks great as does the new side window opening!
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kirbside Thug Posts: 264	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project Jun 1, 2013 14:27:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kirbside on Jun 1, 2013 14:27:09 GMT -5 Sunk the headlight buckets into the fenders. Body work coming along nicely!
	Kirby Hughes

tex34ford Thug Posts: 284	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project Jun 1, 2013 14:41:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tex34ford on Jun 1, 2013 14:41:41 GMT -5 Kirb, great start. Are you thinking of some trim on the hood sides to break up the slab sided look?
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robtrat Greaser Posts: 1,415 Member is Online	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project Jun 1, 2013 15:40:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robtrat on Jun 1, 2013 15:40:11 GMT -5 Bravo Kirby! we dont see enough of these customized.
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39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project Jun 1, 2013 17:05:31 GMT -5

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Post by Gluhead on Jun 1, 2013 17:05:31 GMT -5

Lookin' good, Kirby. I also like how you did the chop. I've actually gotten to where I almost prefer stock roofs because it's become so typical to see a poorly done chop. This one helps restore my faith in the good chop.

And yes please fill us in on your plans for side trim...that epic slab-side is just begging for something to cut through it.

Carry on!

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jimjohnson Soc Posts: 42	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project Jun 3, 2013 9:34:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jimjohnson on Jun 3, 2013 9:34:50 GMT -5 Nice chop Kirby! You're a machine since you retired. Jim
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draggon Greaser The Water Buffalo Home of the Fremont Drag Strip Posts: 2,827	39 Chevy Coupe Kustom project Jun 3, 2013 10:40:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by draggon on Jun 3, 2013 10:40:46 GMT -5 Looking great! I like the molded in rear fenders.
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