Attempting to lengthen the 35 Dodge grill to match the 35 Plymouth hood,
Part 33 of our 1935 Dodge coupe build. In this video we work on wheeling and attempting to lengthen the grill to match up to the hood.
00:00 Game plan.
02:00 Pulling the grill and running though the english wheel
05:00 Molding hood to the fender.
12:51 Pulling the hood and lengthening the grill
20:40 Test fitting the hood
25:30 Reshaping the grill to match the hood.
35:00 New game plan
37:00 Making the hood fit the grill.
Music
Beach Walk - Unicorn Heads
Bongo Madness - Quincas Moreira
Busted - John Deley
Come Get With Us - TrackTribe
Double You - The Mini Vandals
Great Hope - Vibe Mountain
Minor Blues for Booker - E's Jammy Jams
Pushing the Stone - Silent Partner
The Current Blues - Freedom Trail Studio
The Old RV - Craig MacArthur
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Man this build fights you every step, Good job your the metal wizard Brent .
Most guys move to another project when it’s this hard….YOU find a win and move forward! Inspirational, thank you
If you want to see somebody bounce from one project to the other and never finish...watch bad chad...This channel is a pleasure to watch.
The shape of that car is achingly beautiful.
As they say Brent that car is (Tough Enough) it's a Bad Ass build.
Hey Brent, it’s like Alice in wonderland. Each step leads down different rabbit holes. I am glad you share all of this with us as you go through your creative problem solving.
Brent , before the grill had an incline and was parallel with the hood , now it looks to straight up ,so it makes it wider on the top ... ,either way , i'm sure you'll overcome this struggle, and all will fall in place ...✨✨✨✨👍👍
I was just looking to see if anyone else had made this comment. I noticed the change at the start of the video when he made the metal to match the grill to the fenders.
the frustration to the way things are, to the way we want them to be.... life lessons demonstrated in sheet metal work... tenacity, ingenuity, skills...
What a pleasant surprise! two videos on the same day. I actually didn't expect to see more of this Dodge/Desoto/Plymouth until you got back from Texas.
I'm starting to think there's 2 or 3 Brent's in the world with how much he gets done, I'd be a year getting it this far,,lol
That's what I said he must have a twin or a clone lol guy works hard I'll tell ya that! 😉✌
That hood! Its all angles and curves, every one loves and appreciates these vids, so please persevere for our sakes!
Nice, perfect timing. Hope Texas is going well
Yep nice and hot compared to home :)
looking awesome, better every day
It’s always a good night when a Brent video pops up. That car looks super mean, I love it.
I’m new here but it’s been a blast to watch you working on your build! I’ve learned a lot that’s helping me on my 1970 Jeep CJ 5 project! It my third year. Thanks!
I like the up close and personal camera better than the camera that follows you around. Actually seeing what you are doing is better for me.
The piece on the grill that you just added is making the back of the grill stick-up you have to trim that down in the back on the bottom at the fender and the locks or sitting on top of the fender at the front of the hood that's what's making that stand up. I love your channel keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family Brent. 💯👍👍💪🙏🏼👌
What A battle. That snowball really grew fast but it's taking shape.👍
Hey man, she will look great, do not worry about us, do your thing, cannot wait to see her all finish. Cheers
Wow! And I thought getting the best looking roofline was a project ... This was way more than I expected ... I love the way that every time you hit a roadblock you just work your way through it.
Splitting the hood was the best thing to do. Because when you added to the grill shell it got wider. So the hood had to be widen also. I like to watch you work through the hard stuff and the way you think it through. Good job.
The Frankencoupe is turning out amazing! I'm lovin it!!!
Morning Brent, I like your enthusiasm when you encounter a problem, what's the worst that could happen, you either add or remove steel, but sometimes it's best to walk away, work on something else & think about it...thank you for sharing!!
If it was easy anyone could do it! Watching the transition from what it was to what's going on now is purely miraculous! It's awesome!!
Amen
You are the Man, you over came a big challenge! Looks Good. Great video!
I think you worked for rolls Royce in your past life your work on this build has been magnificent in all the steps you've done brent
It looks fine, there's an old saying that goes " you cant make a silk purse from a pigs ear" and youve done an incredible job salvaging that battered, twisted rusty mess, well done.
I feel for you on this one! That ain't no struggle bus, its a train! I have no doubt you will make it work.
This project is certainly an endurance run! A fabricator friend once remarked that working with mismatched pieces and parts was like making chicken salad out of chicken sh*t! Keep up the good work. Your patience and skill are an inspiration.
stay after it .....i admire how you are determined to get that look you are after!
For a man with your skill set and passion its not a problem only a challenge.
Lol. It's looking more and more like a basset hound, not that that's a bad thing. Love what you do.
Brent before you had the top of the grill leaning back at least two inches towards the cab . I've noticed it's moved alot . Ty for the videos
Wow! What a job. Make a hood that fits better. Best of luck. Thanks Brent.
I am loving it with that long hood. When you first mocked it up a few videos back you sort of lent the grill back that's why the gap looked a lot smaller. Anyway your eye is so good your car is turning into a future classic. Great work as usual Brent.
The lamps on the grill!!! Yeeeeeepp🤗
this long front end makes is even better , i like it ...
The longer nose on the car does give it a SPECIAL NEW DISTINCTION a adds to its FUTURE beauty . With your excellent eye and knowledge, I know it will STILL BELONG IN " MY " GARAGE !!
💯👀Nose job came out real nice .. The trip is looking like a great time. Thanks for sharing
Even at the age of 68 I find your videos and projects very inspirational. I just wish they would have been around 50 years ago? LOL. I Love what you are doing and I just Hope that there are younger ones out there learning from you ! GREAT JOB!!!
Minty ! Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out . Later ...
Thanks for sharing the ‘struggle process’…damn good stuff.
Excellent job on that hud Brent, it was not being cooperative lol. Hey, you got there in the end. 👍👍👍
This car is pushing you to the limit. It will be your friend in the end. As they say, no pain no gain! The clumsy look of this car is growing on me. Jumping ahead here, I would spray this in a deep copper colour or Ford UK have a colour called aubergine, which is a black metallic with a hint of purple in it. It's a "Dark Horse" for sure.
Brett it’s coming along well for far sir. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.
Brent you have hit a speed bump on the front section of the car but you will get through it and nail it. Thanks for sharing this build. Take care and catch in the next one.
Ein schöner Abendgruss für meine alte Seele wieder einmal. I' verry happy. Die Musik in Begleitung des wunderbaren Beitrags ist genau der Rhythmus Ihrer Peformance als "Eisenbieger". Es macht mich auch zufrieden, Ihre Videos zu genießen. Viele Grüsse auch an den treuen, alten Pablo. ... best regards from Germany, are well, ray. I see the Buik in the background....your trip was finished without problems....shure....
Always loved the long narrow hood look. I think this one will be a standout classic!!!.....
Live and Learn, it's a good thing cuz experience is a great teacher!
That’s what I love and look forward to vid because you always have rad rod on the go from nothing to gold .Thanks for building all these hot rods for everyone .Craigger ont🐵
that longer hood is wonderful.
It's going to be bad ass when you're done... Great job!
So excited when you put out the videos on your projects, this car is so cool to watch you build
Love all the hard work Been their want to see it on fire I thought to slant the grill back a bit But after this . . . I leave it to you sir
It's amazing to have something in your mind and be able to make it
You sir have the patience of a saint. I would have been cussing the leaves off of the trees and throwing tools across the shop. But not you, you always say ok no biggie, we can fix this. You are definitely a "the glass is half full" type of person. You may even be "the glass is completely full" type of person. I honestly don't know how you do it. But props to you. And the car is coming along nicely. I have no doubt, by the time it is complete, it will be awesome. Thanks for entertaining us
I always look forward to your new episodes in Paris (France) and I admit that this transformation is exceptional and full of surprises that never leave you without solutions. Well done, really well done. See you soon
I love the art deco of the hood
I am going to suggest that you simply cut the side curtains and just lower the bottom half and hope that it lines up with the guards. Good luck with it, I think you are doing a fantastic job. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That was a struggle. But, you are winning this one, like you do. Good example of the value of patience. 👍🏼
Brent that hood and grill were kicking your ass.
Hello from the Netherlands. thanks Brent for the video. Sincerely Hollandduck
I like the way your going Brent Looking very nice
I was tilting the screen a bit to see better and you know how on flat screens light changes the appearance of the screen? Well for a moment there I'd thought you'd painted the car because it looked like it was painted in light gold with green pearl luminescence. It looked awesome. Then when the screen was where it should be, I saw it was an optical illusion of the rust. In any event, I don't know what color you're planning but in that light gold with a greenish luminescence this car would look fabulous!
That's one tough hood blend you have going on there. A lot more than just filling in the gaps. Looks pretty good. Great patient work.
Right on thanks
It looks good to me. Have a great day on your trip.
like you said some time ago, as long every thing lineups on driver side it's all fine
Yep, practice on the other side so that your best work is on the driver side.
I am liking the whole concept. The headlights on the grill is the right balance. Joe
Your good-hearted response when things go wrong inspires us all!
Longer hood looks good, but it'll be even better when that new metal gets blended in, to whatever finish you end up putting on the car.
My favourite chill out channel.
The added length of the hood IMO will give an even morre classic look. As people come up to it they'll see something it different and they may not be able to put their finger on it....That will be a gas for you to watch them...very suttle and very cool. You'll get it and it is coming along very nicely. LOve the vids. All the best to you the bride and the 4 legged lads!
Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks
Good gravy what a fight. The hood was throwing punches the whole way. I knew you would figure it out. Great job. Keep up the great work
Another great episode
Wow that escalated quickly, I have supreme confidence you’ll get it right. Thanks John from Arizona
A nightmare of compound curves. Perseverance always wins man.
Wow that was stressful. If i were you I wouldn't make new sides I would just try to fabricate something along the fender hood line. Always amazing you never throw a fit and start tossing tools around. LOL Keep up the good work buddy.
I like each new episode ! I just wish you somebody would do a late ‘50 s Chrysler , Dodge , Desoto , Plymouth . My uncle had a ‘57 - 58 Desoto with a hemi . He’d do what he called “ blastoffs “ , power brake and peel out . Great stuff , great memories !
Wow what a challenge. I know you'll get it looking right.
Here is a thought, make a new hood! Fairly straight forward, four panels, wire edged with wire hinges. You can install the porthole trim and such from the originals.
So much going on there, must give you a headache! I’m enjoying watching you power through it all. Mad skills bro.
Hey Brent. I build bronze sculptures for a living and we ALWAYS have to cut, re-align, hammer, cut again, weld, hammer, jack into position, heat, hammer and weld in every panel we caste! I feel your pain. Sure looks like you're winning tho!
Trust your road trip was excellent. Enjoying the build as much as the General !
I sure dont have the patience. I used too. Spent 9 years redoing a bad noisy on a 69 vette.! In the end I actually HATED THAT EUROPEAN BUILT CAR!😂😅🤣i redid a 64 many years ago. 6 months and it was my pride and joy. Never redo a long nose. At 75 I should have stayed with older cars. Great job!!!!
You make this look too easy. I see no one doing your type projects with such ease and on a budget most could tolerate IF they had the skills. Keep it going.
Just amazing how You work through the Problems. And make everything Works...Your doing a Great Job Sir...Thank You for taking us Along.. Great Video as Always...
Thanks 😊
Rember now it's only metal just keep on grinding and cutting she'll come come together eventually. Sometimes they're stubborn and like to play hard to get! 😉✌
You are definitely an artist, there are some great car guys out there, but not too many people could take on a project like this.
Nothing ever is easy! Although you make it look simple! Love seeing the process and how you tackle things as they come along! You handle struggles well! We got snow so you must have today as well!
Been following along for sometime and did not realize that two different makes were being made one Did some reseach and found that there is a 3 inch difference in the two cars, As a builder it is hard for me to remain objective to your struggles with this build. Obviously with a 3 inch difference and a somewhat cavaliere attitude to the build it not surprising that you would be in such a place as you are now. As one of your followers suggested; some might move away from the problems to an easier build That you have not done so and continue to over come is what makes this site worth the time you and your followers spend on it. With sharp tools and a good welder there are no problem that can not be overcome. TY 4sharing
That was a tough one Brent, I’m sure you’ll figure it out!! As always.
Great job Brent. Don't give up on the hood sides. I think the long grille shell looks good.
One other thing always line your hood to cowl first then fenders to hood and last grill shell to hood and fenders it makes life so much better, I'm old God bless
You gave it a good try, I'm sure you will get it. Nice going Brent
Great progress in resolving the form and layout... You are a sculptor crafting the front end of your car. It's a worthy challenge.
Looks great, thanks for sharing your journey!
Great work
It's about time to walk away and refresh your brain I have to do that myself This thing's been a nightmare trying to figure out But the car is still looking at Absolutely wonderful love this car 1 of the kind that's what makes it neat