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.
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.
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!
@@WOWTODAZ its also about how you do it, I can't tell you how many have come into my shop that look good, but once I get into them, there's rust from overlapped joints, filler 3 in thick, and missed welds all over the place. If the work is done properly, then the result will last for a very long time.
I would like to think that if I typed in define craftsmanship into RUclips's search bar then this video would be at the top of the list, dude is like the Yoda of chopping tops.
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,
This is how Ford should have built it. The most beautiful chop I have ever seen. Mike you are just a car shop guy you are an artist. You raise the level of quality that all others should strive for. Thank you for sharing your process and artistic ability.
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!
I am master woodworker 45 years , and have fabricated every type of custom projects . and brother all I can say is your an artist period . just remember they called Michelangelo a craftsman!
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.
I'm addicted to Mike's channel. How he pulls that off is mind-blowing! I even if I was learning along side Mike, I'd be scared to death if he now said, "Go ahead cut here." Sweat doesn't even begin to describe it.
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.
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.
People are intitled to there opinion 84 dislikes this is appairently people with no sence of addventure.Dont like chopped cars or somthing. I have watched Mikes videos over and over. This guy is one or maybe the best in the business.This is only my opinion.
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.
@@larryambrose2660 everyone has an opinion on what's appropriate for an old car. Would it have been better if it were left to deteriorate, or spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore back to original and spend eternity locked up or in a museum. wait only original once , that's a waste of dollars. Now we have here a restomod done by someone with great skills and a love for the very auto you claims to have trashed
Best 25 minutes ever spent!! And I even learned something new. But I did notice you didn't even use anything to keep down the heat warpage. Now that's awesome.
I just sent video to my brother he would bang his head on the floor to see this ,he is completely restoration , but he would be astonish in what you’ve done. God bless him Mike.
“…gonna make this small radius, then make this panel” Muy sincillo. Elegagante. This is how the grownups do it children! I’ve built many cars since 1974 as an expensive hobby. Finishing a correct 1963 altered wheelbase gasser now. I am a rank ass beginner. This Man is fucking amazing and so calm and easy with it. What an ATTITUDE!
Bonjour , vous êtes un maître artistique et vos mains sont de l'or , bravo , continuez , l'automobile est avec vous entre de bonnes mains . Merci pour les passionnés du monde entier . Au revoir .
GAWD DAMN!!!!!!!!!! Ok the custom work being done on this was simply amazing to watch!!! And KUDOS to filling and editing!!!! WOW all around just fantastic!!!!! WOW!
Very talented, Mike! This is an excellent example of what it takes to chop a top. Most people don't understand the length of time and effort required. You make it look easy! Nice chop, beautiful work.
I think its safe to assume you and the bondo supply salesman aren't best friends because a small pail would last you10 yrs!! A guy could go hungry trying to sell bondo to you folks. I can't see you needing more than a handful for this job. The pros make a difficult chop look like nothing. What a pleasure to watch!! Gret job!!👏👏👏
I am left shaking my head in awe.......when I see this work being done.......pure art.....craftsmen.....all in a class of their own..... amazing.....you make it look like a walk in the park...... but those of us .....that know......this is art.....not easy.....
Just watching Mike do his work on this chop, with the help of the really good camera work and angles, I would go as far as suggesting Mike would be the most precise body builder/ coach builder I have seen in my experience of seeing chops before and after. His work is so precise, so professional, he has the build all set out in his mind from the get-go, the mistro indeed.
WOW, talk about Talent and true Craftsmanship, this Guy is a MASTER...Perfection at it's best and done in only 3 weeks, and ZERO BONDO needed. Loved this video, THANK YOU
VERY GOOD Work. The part most people miss ? Is all the work it takes to actually make this video. I make videos too. But i am not that patient to film Everything i do. IF i did i would have 1 video, LOL. Great work on making the video too. Thanks for bringing us along. 👍
My man, that is some amazing work you done, I wish I was half as good as you. Never mind the haters brother, they are just trying to bring you down, their lives suck so bad they hate seeing other succeed. Much Respect
I've done a few chops in my time & even had the opp to share some time chatting with Gene Winfield at Bakersfield some years back but this is something else..........
I was screaming don’t chop it it’s to Beautiful as it is but after watching the complete video I am speechless you are a craftsman an old soul, and an absolute master with all those tools…… I don’t know how to give you the highest praise I could possibly give you !! thanks for making the video keep them coming
Jesus I wish I would have known about your shop when i lived in SD. This has got to be one of ....if not THE best channels for custom cars. Please keep pumping out videos...I literally watched all the playlists in a week. Entertaining and informative and far better than any "network" car shows!
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.
Lord brother how many nights you spend doing this alone with no distractions. You da man.
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.
Thanks 4 posting the videos he gets down.
Thanks for watching 👍
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!
but its about the result, not how you do it
@@WOWTODAZ its also about how you do it, I can't tell you how many have come into my shop that look good, but once I get into them, there's rust from overlapped joints, filler 3 in thick, and missed welds all over the place. If the work is done properly, then the result will last for a very long time.
When you want it done right.
This man is so talented that he actually makes his work look easy.
DITTO BROTHER. THAT DUDE'S METALWORK IS THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN.
Been binge watching these videos he is a master craftsman learn something on every video
The more i see his videos the more I'm impressed with his work. Truley a Master in his work!
Confidence is in the eyes of the man that has pride in his hands .
Chopin it ,the Right Way ! 😎
HE IS THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN!
I would like to think that if I typed in define craftsmanship into RUclips's search bar then this video would be at the top of the list, dude is like the Yoda of chopping tops.
Thanks bro. I thought you were goin to say Mr. Miyagi but ill take Yoda lol
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,
Mike, you are truly an artist.
Thank you!
This man is a God
I have been a bodyman for over 45 years,but this is amazing work
Rite!!!
35 yrs here..
We appreciate you guys 🤘
I've never seen your videos before, but you are truly an artist and craftsman. You need to start an apprenticeship and teach the craft.
This is how Ford should have built it. The most beautiful chop I have ever seen. Mike you are just a car shop guy you are an artist. You raise the level of quality that all others should strive for. Thank you for sharing your process and artistic ability.
This man is an absolute master at his craft. I’d love to own one of his creations.
"AGREED"
@@djgeefunk4090hack job butcher a classic
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!
You have given me food for thought for my 37 coupe. Thank you.
I am master woodworker 45 years , and have fabricated every type of custom projects . and brother all I can say is your an artist period . just remember they called Michelangelo a craftsman!
That's not body work, that's magic !
Real talent
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.
I'm addicted to Mike's channel. How he pulls that off is mind-blowing! I even if I was learning along side Mike, I'd be scared to death if he now said, "Go ahead cut here." Sweat doesn't even begin to describe it.
Where others slap on crazy amounts of filler to hide blemishes in the job, Bello goes the hard yards. Superb craftsmanship.
Much appreciated 🤘
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.
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.
Thank you, glad you appreciate the work. More to come, stay tuned!
its called TOOLS AND TIME......
9lp
@@Alex-js8io ?
Real talk... You're a badass! That's it.. plain and simple! Get down bro!
His work is so clean and tight 😍. If I had the money this guy would be the first cat I would go to.
One of the best videos yet.
Thanks carnal 😎
mesmerising....who thought a chop time-lapse could be so good.
People are intitled to there opinion 84 dislikes this is appairently people with no sence of addventure.Dont like chopped cars or somthing. I have watched Mikes videos over and over. This guy is one or maybe the best in the business.This is only my opinion.
I agree 💯 %
I liked the fact you used a Tig to control the heat instead of a bunch of hot MiG stich's, beautiful job.
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.
Thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it
@@BellosKustoms Definitely did fantastic work 👍
A beautiful car turned into garbage.
@@larryambrose2660 pinche vato amargado !!! 🤣 Translate that in English ?
@@larryambrose2660 everyone has an opinion on what's appropriate for an old car. Would it have been better if it were left to deteriorate, or spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore back to original and spend eternity locked up or in a museum. wait only original once , that's a waste of dollars. Now we have here a restomod done by someone with great skills and a love for the very auto you claims to have trashed
Nice work friend , cool old car
You sir chopped yourself a new follower, liking and subscribing.
Appreciate the love homie 🙏
I have no words! As a lifelong bodyman/painter, my welding cap off to you friend!
I thought you had disappeared, i guess ill forgive you after that awesome top chop, wow you are the man.
😂Thanks for staying tuned homie!
I never cared much for the chopped top look, but you sir, are a craftsman!
That Dude is BAD👍😎👍
I can’t say that I have ever seen a portable planishing hammer. That was amazing work to watch.
Someone stepped up the camera game!! Looks awesome. Worth the wait
Thank you! 🤘
you cut the roof skin to move the b piller. Brilliant. less work cleaner install. I am off to stare at my Hudson b pillar now. thank you
Best 25 minutes ever spent!! And I even learned something new.
But I did notice you didn't even use anything to keep down the heat warpage. Now that's awesome.
I just sent video to my brother he would bang his head on the floor to see this ,he is completely restoration , but he would be astonish in what you’ve done. God bless him Mike.
I've seen some gas dude tops before option 4 but you're the best
Gracias 🙏
That man is a artist. One hell of a fabricator.
Just one word:----"AWESOME"!!!!!👍
What a fantastic video, found you on IG, very glad to have found you on YT! You are killing it mate
ITZ ABOUT TIME SEÑOR LOKOCHON. TAKEN CARE OF BIZZNEZZ...
Tu sabes! 👊
“…gonna make this small radius, then make this panel” Muy sincillo. Elegagante. This is how the grownups do it children! I’ve built many cars since 1974 as an expensive hobby. Finishing a correct 1963 altered wheelbase gasser now. I am a rank ass beginner. This Man is fucking amazing and so calm and easy with it. What an ATTITUDE!
I had absolutely NO idea that a chop involved that much work...BRAVO
Wow you sure got my attention. Great job.
Awesome, thank you!
Dude you are a badass. Love your style man. This chop video is killer
The devil's in the detail, the workmanship second to none , dude knows his stuff totally wicked !
always fun to watch masters at work doing their magic.....what a beautiful job chopping this old girl....
A good craftsman makes things look easy. This guy made it look super easy which means that he is a MASTER CRAFTSMAN! Amazing work!
Best video of pure skill & talent I have ever seen. I feel honored to have watched. Mad props & respect. What a beautiful 37
Thanks homie. We appreciate the support
My favorite part is at 22:45! Represent Homie
I agree. Super amazing metal art! You are a Master Artist, Mike!
This guy is a true Craftsman !
A time-lapse is a good way to show how to actually do a job like this...great work
Thank you. We thought so, too. But we couldn't have imagined how much work it would be to make
@@BellosKustoms Well worth it IMO
Bonjour , vous êtes un maître artistique et vos mains sont de l'or , bravo , continuez , l'automobile est avec vous entre de bonnes mains . Merci pour les passionnés du monde entier .
Au revoir .
Knowledge,probably hard learnt , a work of art. I didn't know it could be done so accurately. Magician
Gracias
WOW, amazing work, I'm 70 yrs old and this guy is an amazing fabrication expert. Well done that Man.
GAWD DAMN!!!!!!!!!! Ok the custom work being done on this was simply amazing to watch!!! And KUDOS to filling and editing!!!! WOW all around just fantastic!!!!!
WOW!
Automotive sculpture. A rolling piece of art! Even if the engine never started, I'd still be on cloud 9 as my crew pushed!
Very talented, Mike! This is an excellent example of what it takes to chop a top. Most people don't understand the length of time and effort required. You make it look easy! Nice chop, beautiful work.
Thanks homie. Thanks for your support
This guy is a true Artiste. He knows what is what. And he's very good at what he does. A pleasure to watch.
Awesome video ! 👌
I think its safe to assume you and the bondo supply salesman aren't best friends because a small pail would last you10 yrs!! A guy could go hungry trying to sell bondo to you folks. I can't see you needing more than a handful for this job. The pros make a difficult chop look like nothing. What a pleasure to watch!! Gret job!!👏👏👏
I am left shaking my head in awe.......when I see this work being done.......pure art.....craftsmen.....all in a class of their own..... amazing.....you make it look like a walk in the park...... but those of us .....that know......this is art.....not easy.....
Exceptional craftsmanship
Keep up good work Mike Cara pila.
You are a AWESOME Metal Man....Master Craftsman of You Trade !!!!
Awesome content
Mad fab skills
Love all the hard work
Just watching Mike do his work on this chop, with the help of the really good camera work and angles, I would go as far as suggesting Mike would be the most precise body builder/ coach builder I have seen in my experience of seeing chops before and after. His work is so precise, so professional, he has the build all set out in his mind from the get-go, the mistro indeed.
WOW, talk about Talent and true Craftsmanship, this Guy is a MASTER...Perfection at it's best and done in only 3 weeks, and ZERO BONDO needed. Loved this video, THANK YOU
VERY GOOD Work.
The part most people miss ?
Is all the work it takes to actually make this video.
I make videos too.
But i am not that patient to film Everything i do.
IF i did i would have 1 video, LOL.
Great work on making the video too.
Thanks for bringing us along. 👍
Thank you, it was the first time doing a time lapse like this. More to come 🤘
God damn foo. Firme chop, top of the line. Young guys, watch and LEARN...
You make it look easy! I known it is NOT easy though!
Best 25 minutes worth of gold spent , I can say that he is a true craftsman !!!! A master at this beautiful work that he creates !!!!!!!
My man, that is some amazing work you done, I wish I was half as good as you.
Never mind the haters brother, they are just trying to bring you down, their lives suck so bad they hate seeing other succeed. Much Respect
ZOWWIE!!! Unbelievable craftsmanship. What a master fabricator.
Chingon, those locochon dance moves get me every time 🤣🤣🤣
🕺😂
Craftsmanship at its highest level. You sir are a true artist. I enjoy watching you flex your skills.
MIKE, YOU ARE THE MAN!! ,JUST BLOWN AWAY, AMAZING WORK!
SERVICE THE BEST!
Absolutely one of the best craftsmanship!
Damn, tried to like it twice😜. You are a master, and the toys, I mean tools, are awesome.
Amazing!
And he was enjoying himself the whole time he was fabricating! WOW~!
You my friend are nothing short of sick. I can't wait to see the final outcome. Keep up the great work.
Gracias homie
Glad you cats are back on the toob 👍🍻
Fantastic metal work. Great camera work with the panning & time lapse.
🙏
just the best master craftsman metal man in existence
Very Nice work I love watching someone do craftsmanship like that. I learn a lot every time I do
And that's how it's done bad chad! Not the way you do it by overlapping everything, fantastic work
次回も楽しみだぜホーミー😎👍✨
Thanks for the support homie 🇯🇵🇺🇸🇮🇹 Coming soon!
I've done a few chops in my time & even had the opp to share some time chatting with Gene Winfield at Bakersfield some years back but this is something else..........
I was screaming don’t chop it it’s to Beautiful as it is but after watching the complete video I am speechless you are a craftsman an old soul, and an absolute master with all those tools…… I don’t know how to give you the highest praise I could possibly give you !! thanks for making the video keep them coming
lot of work for that radius but totally worth it. Excellent!
It was. Thanks for recognizing
Jesus I wish I would have known about your shop when i lived in SD. This has got to be one of ....if not THE best channels for custom cars. Please keep pumping out videos...I literally watched all the playlists in a week. Entertaining and informative and far better than any "network" car shows!