1937 Ford | TIME LAPSE CHOP TOP 

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.

Lord brother how many nights you spend doing this alone with no distractions. You da man.

Thanks 4 posting the videos he gets down.

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!

Confidence is in the eyes of the man that has pride in his hands .

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

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.

The more i see his videos the more I'm impressed with his work. Truley a Master in his work!

I would like to think that if I typed in define craftsmanship into RU-vid's search bar then this video would be at the top of the list, dude is like the Yoda of chopping tops.

Dude you are a badass. Love your style man. This chop video is killer

Damn, tried to like it twice😜. You are a master, and the toys, I mean tools, are awesome.

You sir chopped yourself a new follower, liking and subscribing.

A good craftsman makes things look easy. This guy made it look super easy which means that he is a MASTER CRAFTSMAN! Amazing work!

Fantastica this how a Master Artist be doing it. Best of all with the total copping no Bondo Thanks for the inspirational creation.

The BEST craftsman I've seen.....so I bought a Tee shirt....

Mike, you are truly an artist.

Wow you sure got my attention. Great job.

I am a welder by trade and I just found my new favorite channel. Loved this video

Wow very impressed with your work good sir, sipping my coffee and just having my mind blown seeing you chop that Ford 🤘

You have given me food for thought for my 37 coupe. Thank you.

I have been a bodyman for over 45 years,but this is amazing work

His work is so clean and tight 😍. If I had the money this guy would be the first cat I would go to.

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!

This man is an absolute master at his craft. I’d love to own one of his creations.

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.

Wow Beautifully done NOW that’s how u do a chop the right way Great job vato 🤙🏽

I can’t say that I have ever seen a portable planishing hammer. That was amazing work to watch.

I've seen some gas dude tops before option 4 but you're the best

One of the best videos yet.

mesmerising....who thought a chop time-lapse could be so good.

This guys a FN wizard. Total respect right there. Salud! 🍻

I thought you had disappeared, i guess ill forgive you after that awesome top chop, wow you are the man.

Best custom metel work I've seen on utube, good work enjoy the show 👍

Exceptional craftsmanship

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.

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.

Awesome video ! 👌

Absolutely, Fantastic 25min. Great work.

First time I have watched your videos. Wow!!!!! You are an amazing fabricator

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. 👍

Someone stepped up the camera game!! Looks awesome. Worth the wait

I never cared much for the chopped top look, but you sir, are a craftsman!

Another great job ! you are the best !

Keep up good work Mike Cara pila.

Nice video, great chop top, congrats from France.👍

Speachless!!! you sir are a very talented man.

You cannot beat watching a skilled man at work - Excellent Work & Video Thanks

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!

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.

This guy is amazing good 👍 work

That man is a artist. One hell of a fabricator.

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.

Where others slap on crazy amounts of filler to hide blemishes in the job, Bello goes the hard yards. Superb craftsmanship.

Automotive sculpture. A rolling piece of art! Even if the engine never started, I'd still be on cloud 9 as my crew pushed!

You are a AWESOME Metal Man....Master Craftsman of You Trade !!!!

Just one word:----"AWESOME"!!!!!👍

Ishared your videos with a couple of my custom car sites on facebook hope you get you some more followers

This guy is a true Craftsman !

just the best master craftsman metal man in existence

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Amazing!

That year is surely the best model Ford ever made. A symphony in elegance

Quality Workmanship, very nice.

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

Best video of pure skill & talent I have ever seen. I feel honored to have watched. Mad props & respect. What a beautiful 37

Good to see genuine honest work being done and not a you tube clip full of drama, that man has skills

wow...brilliantly done.

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!

Wow, awesome work! Glad this came up in my feed. 👍

This is art; such talent.

I spent my entire career on the auto body business and I can tell you this guy is a true craftsman

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.

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That's absolutely beautiful work you are a champ

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The devil's in the detail, the workmanship second to none , dude knows his stuff totally wicked !

Chingon, those locochon dance moves get me every time 🤣🤣🤣

That's not body work, that's magic !

You sir are an artist! Beautiful!!!

Very Nice work I love watching someone do craftsmanship like that. I learn a lot every time I do

You make it look easy! I known it is NOT easy though!

Pure art. Pure craftsmanship

I have no words! As a lifelong bodyman/painter, my welding cap off to you friend!

You my friend are nothing short of sick. I can't wait to see the final outcome. Keep up the great work.

MIKE, YOU ARE THE MAN!! ,JUST BLOWN AWAY, AMAZING WORK!

Mike is one of the best fabricators in the rod and kustom world barr none keep up the good work

again a good job and nice video.You are the best Mike

A time-lapse is a good way to show how to actually do a job like this...great 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.

Only 1 word, AMAZING!!

That right there, that at 6:05 that is the thing... I know that feel... :D Brutal job!

Getting down Lake James Brown on the chop 🤘🏽

ohman, love it. and love the new setup on the video. been missin the bellos vids

Incredible... Great video!

Truly a work of art!!!

Knowledge,probably hard learnt , a work of art. I didn't know it could be done so accurately. Magician

Glad to see you back homie! Love your work!

Pure insanely talented artwork... Just amazing!!!

Beautiful work 🔥