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splitmike 12-10-2008 05:26 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
2 1/4" front and 2" rear
This truck is about to get an update ....its looked like this for close to about 10years now

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...m/rearshot.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...mm/binz003.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...kully002-1.jpg

OARNGESI 12-10-2008 05:34 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
So what did you do with the vw

splitmike 12-10-2008 05:42 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
The VW looks like this now. It is not mine anymore.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...ngoutCTS08.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3.../BinzExit5.jpg

I traded it for this one
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...mm/bens011.jpg

Spray-Bomb 12-10-2008 07:33 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by splitmike (Post 3020579)
2 1/4" front and 2" rear
This truck is about to get an update ....its looked like this for close to about 10years now

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...m/rearshot.jpg

Hey Mike, wassup ???

Remember me ???

AK72K10 12-10-2008 08:13 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Chopped-n-Dropped?
Well that poses at least two significant problems for me. The least of which is with me being a rather tall guy @ 6'3" (And a bit clumsy I might add) I tend to bang my head upon entry/egress, and since I do not hold stock in Tylenol that option is pretty much a non-option for me. <Thumbs down> As far as Dropped...don't you live in PA? I think you may encounter a problem similar to me: Winter. Alaskan winters can be rough on a rig, even on only driven in the summer months, with our PFC=BHR factor (Precip + Freezing Conditions = Big Holes in Road) being rather high dropped is also out of the question. Up here in Alaska we have pot-holes that would bottom out a school bus. <Thumbs down> But in all seriousness, I do not wish to rain on your parade, or callously shoot down any dreams of...ugh...cuttin sheet metal, so if this bad boy is going to make the complete conversion and turn Trailer Queen then I guess I would say "Have at it, cut away!" just make sure you have long ramps...or stout rails!
AK


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splitmike 12-10-2008 08:36 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb (Post 3020851)
Hey Mike, wassup ???

Remember me ???



Yes in-deed :metal:

Dieselwrencher 12-10-2008 09:05 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster (Post 3017825)
Here's a couple pics of mine that I chopped 20 or so years ago:

That is a sweet truck!

Dieselwrencher 12-10-2008 09:05 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Peter, any updates on your cab?

bigsnookmaster 12-10-2008 09:26 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Thanks, it's a 4" chop, roof sectioned in 4 pieces, skinned over the top, and no leaning of the posts, as this alters the angle of the windshield and you won't be able to use a glass windshield. :chevy:

corn 12-10-2008 09:44 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Ill pass on the chopped top...

casey g 01-04-2013 10:39 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
bringing back a old tread.

my dads truck.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...40554EEC6C.jpg

Moline_Puller 01-04-2013 10:55 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
I have to agree...lowered, yes....chopped, no.

These trucks have such great lines and proportions...no need to alter them.


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YBNORML 01-04-2013 11:42 PM

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Casey : As I have said before, and will say again. I love this truck! It is freakin perfect!
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casey g 01-05-2013 12:37 AM

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haha thanks. my dads first love : )

we just started a build thread called 35 years in the making.

casey g 01-05-2013 12:39 AM

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http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...uck/photo3.jpg

thenewminator 03-24-2013 11:54 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by casey g (Post 5796411)
bringing back a old tread.

my dads truck.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...40554EEC6C.jpg

i dont care who you are or what your opinion is about chopped tops.......this truck is ****in' bad ass! :jdp:

SCHRUMGMC 03-24-2013 11:56 PM

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I am not a BIG fan of Chopped tops, I don't like it at all to be Honest

piecesparts 03-25-2013 02:00 AM

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Many may hate, them, but I have an affinity to a truck that is chopped, if it is done right. I have one that is in th eprocess of being built, that I have in my garage and it works for me. That is what makes it stand out.

nibs 03-25-2013 03:43 AM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange (Post 2960701)
I have only seen 1 chop EVER that I liked...several drops though.

Here's the chop:
http://www.highgearhotrods.com/gallery/fgallery1-12.jpg

Here's how:
http://www.highgearhotrods.com/Retro...rodmarch08.pdf

DLB

Ok, I have to see more pics of this truck! The link didnt provide me with the pics I wanted... Anyone know where to find some?

SCHRUMGMC 03-25-2013 08:49 AM

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Thats the only chopped top I like.You basically ruin the cab top

69chevy lwb 03-25-2013 09:37 AM

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heres my buddys truck
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8227
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...70855038_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...01235181_n.jpg

prostreetC-10 03-25-2013 12:12 PM

Re: Chop Tops ???
 
I tell you.......those 60-66 look really good with a subtle chop!! That red truck above looks great to me!

I think I posted on another chop thread that it's hard to dare to go through all that work just to take off a little, but that's when they look good. Chip Foose always says to do just enough that they are not even sure if something has been done.

nibs 03-25-2013 01:24 PM

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This thing has really good potential of being extremely cool! But it could also go south real quick...

prostreetC-10 03-25-2013 01:45 PM

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I agree there is a fine line when approaching "too much".

SCHRUMGMC 03-25-2013 02:10 PM

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Can someone explain to me, whats the purpose of Chop Tops ?..I like having a original looking truck, still can't get a grip on the purpose


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