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Peter82 11-04-2008 11:21 PM

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My name is Ben and i am sure some of you have seen these pics before but i was wondering what everyone thought of a truck choped and slammed like this pic?

67ChevyRedneck 11-04-2008 11:23 PM

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Slammed = ...ok

Chop = no

bowtieboy93 11-04-2008 11:25 PM

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I agree on no chop

ive only seen it done once where i liked it

dropped the roof 4 1/2 inches
angled back the a pillars
dropped the bed top down 3 inches
and brought the wheel arches down 3 inches

so it all looked in proportion

but that probably more work than you want to do

LockDoc 11-04-2008 11:30 PM

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I like chopped trucks but that one is too much for me.... 2 or 2 1/2" would be my max. I also like them better with the "A" pillars cut, not leaned back.

Just my 2¢ worth...

LockDoc

72BLUZ 11-05-2008 12:29 AM

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choping in my opinion is for the out doorsman or the braves.

kelsfine69 11-05-2008 12:30 AM

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Love them 4 inch chop lay the pillers back and drop the truck., Looks hot

chevy29267truck 11-05-2008 12:32 AM

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i dont like chop chevy trucks at all if you want too chop a truck go and chop a ford truck ok ford trucks&choping sucks

Longhorn Man 11-05-2008 12:38 AM

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if done right, it can look bad ass. I generaly go for the stock body... restomod if you will... but sometimes, you see one that just works.




Besides... it's a longhorn. So it's gonna be cool no matter what. ;) (talkin about the one in this reply)

stunna 11-05-2008 01:54 AM

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chop is not really needed on these trucks, just drop it:metal:

Sport/Truck 11-05-2008 08:19 AM

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I vote for Lowering.
Vote no for chopping.
s/t

big_al_71 11-05-2008 08:25 AM

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UGLY for chop top!!!!!!

glock35ipsc 11-05-2008 10:50 AM

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Chop - :barf:

Slammed - OK

I have only ever seen one chop on these trucks that I like. It was in the Projects section, but I can't for the life of me find it. It was very subtle, and the body was completely wire wheeled, just shiney metal. Dang, now I really want to find that thread!!

67ChevyRedneck 11-05-2008 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc (Post 2960648)
Chop - :barf:

Slammed - OK

I have only ever seen one chop on these trucks that I like. It was in the Projects section, but I can't for the life of me find it. It was very subtle, and the body was completely wire wheeled, just shiney metal. Dang, now I really want to find that thread!!

Was that the one that had a ton of other body mods too? Like the hood was cut, and only the "top" opened, etc? Completely shaved, slammed, etc?

glock35ipsc 11-05-2008 11:14 AM

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I think so. I don't remember if this was the one that the top of the hood opened or not though. I remember that mod, just can't remember if it was the same truck. I do remember lots of pics taken in the shop (large shop), and there were some taken outside on the grass. But yeah, shaved, slammed, I think a 67-68 front, maybe even a different dash altogether?

Orange 11-05-2008 11:39 AM

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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

glock35ipsc 11-05-2008 11:44 AM

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Oh, oh, THAT'S THE ONE!!!! Thanks for that link, I'm saving that one on paper and putting it in my truck file!!

6971Chevy 11-05-2008 11:55 AM

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Drop it.:metal:
Do not chop it!

cdowns 11-05-2008 12:18 PM

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saw this at the doctors office this morning//no i'm not a fan of chopped pickups// i do like the look of that silver one

glock35ipsc 11-05-2008 12:19 PM

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Yuck!

Mike J 11-05-2008 02:31 PM

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I dont like 'em either, but that silver one does look ok

I think chopped tops only belong on old rods and sleds...

68shortstep 11-05-2008 02:44 PM

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My votes: Lowered = yes. Slammed = no. Chopped = no.

Only chop I've ever seen that looked "right" to me was this one, the Dale Earnhardt memorial show truck. Have to look twice, just to be sure it was really-really cut, the proportions are so well done.

chrislehr 11-05-2008 06:52 PM

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And dont you dare make the doors open that way.

PanelDeland 11-05-2008 07:33 PM

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I like being able to sit up straight but hey it's your truck.

piecesparts 11-05-2008 07:45 PM

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I know, I know It looks like it is pink---that WILL change someday. 3" chop and smoothed.

Heavy Evy 11-05-2008 10:03 PM

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Another problem with chopped tops is they leak if there not done right. My buddy had his 69 C10 chopped and it leaked like crazy.


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