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FnLow69 · 04-25-2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys

**67cheby** · 04-25-2011, 10:53 AM

i think it looks just right considering how thick the body of the truck is...if that makes sense to you !!

VA72C10 · 04-25-2011, 12:49 PM

do you have a shot from further back to look at the rest of the 53...as is looks good to me...but I might change my mind if I could see it from a few feet away to get perspective on it

FnLow69 · 04-25-2011, 10:25 PM

thanks i'll get better pictures later....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-25-2011, 10:43 PM

Looks good id also like to see it from farther back.. The windshield looks huge though..

thor · 04-26-2011, 03:31 PM

Looks good to me. Then again, since I'm 6'3", I would shy away from chopping too much as I'd hate to scrunch into the truck, no matter how cool it looks. Of course, you could always chop the seats too. In all, I think it looks good and still leaves you some glass and room for your head without that hunchback look.

Kinghat · 05-10-2011, 09:39 AM

awesome

FnLow69 · 05-11-2011, 12:16 AM

Thanks guys

Kinghat · 05-23-2011, 03:46 PM

need updates!

FnLow69 · 05-26-2011, 02:04 AM

Haven't worked on it in a couple of weeks but hopefully this weekend i will get chance to!

77shortstep · 05-26-2011, 11:12 AM

wow, all i can say is wow. awesome job man wish i had half your talent.

m6z · 06-07-2011, 01:19 PM

Chop looks perfect.

FnLow69 · 07-10-2011, 09:07 PM

Well i got to work on the chop this weekend, got the rear window tacked back along with the inside supports. in and the cab corners fitted as well as got the passanger door top put back together, had to hand make the filler peices but in all it turned out to be a productive wekend.

Top split in half

Used screw jacks to support the top

Back window

Inside supports done (not pic of the other side)

Cab door jams filled

Cab corners

Door frame fillers

Whatcha think?

Justin

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-10-2011, 09:28 PM

Looks like you made large strides in getting closer to done.. That roof gap is pretty daunting looking..

**67cheby** · 07-11-2011, 12:18 PM

WOW...nice work as always !!

thor · 07-11-2011, 02:29 PM

awesome work as usual! that's a big streeeeeetch on that roof, however your work on those patch panels is making it look easy. niiiiiice!

noonzor · 07-11-2011, 10:57 PM

looks sweet man!

FnLow69 · 07-12-2011, 01:20 AM

Thanks guys ya the gap in the roof is a little intimidating... but i got myself into it Lol

rondog4416 · 08-01-2011, 12:41 AM

Looking good dude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FnLow69 · 08-02-2011, 10:40 AM

Thanks Ron.... There be a update soon, been working on it.

FnLow69 · 10-30-2011, 11:38 PM

OK, big update!

Im happy with the chop but i didnt like the front window. still looked to big and aslo wanted to take some of the crown out of the roof, so i lowered the frame work an 1/2". Then i removed the seems on the A pillers. Fixed the drivers side corner and door jam area. Recently bought a TIG welder so what better time to learn than now. then on to filling the gap between the roof sections, need to redo it cause i got to big of gaps but it will have good flow. Then i tried to fix more of the driver side roof but i decide to just make a new section.

Any ways heres the pictures!!

Before lowering the window opening

During

After

New corner and a pillers

Back cab wall welded and smoothed

Cab upper corner after my first atempt to fix it

New peice i made

And fitted

What do you all think

Justin

VA72C10 · 10-30-2011, 11:51 PM

Much better! Like how it lines up with the side windows!

rondog4416 · 10-31-2011, 01:04 AM

indeed it is looking good !!!! nice work !!!!

FnLow69 · 10-31-2011, 01:35 AM

Thanks Va72c10 and Ron!

Forgot about these pictures. Heres two showing the roof curve (like i said im going to redo the filler peice)

Justin

**67cheby** · 10-31-2011, 10:02 AM

that last pic is the money shot...so many chops you see from that angle seem to dip in the middle! nicely done !!

04-25-2011, 10:42 AM	#176
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks guys __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

04-25-2011, 10:53 AM	#177
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II i think it looks just right considering how thick the body of the truck is...if that makes sense to you !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-25-2011, 12:49 PM	#178
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II do you have a shot from further back to look at the rest of the 53...as is looks good to me...but I might change my mind if I could see it from a few feet away to get perspective on it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-25-2011, 10:25 PM	#179
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II thanks i'll get better pictures later.... __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

04-25-2011, 10:43 PM	#180
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Looks good id also like to see it from farther back.. The windshield looks huge though.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-26-2011, 03:31 PM	#181
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Looks good to me. Then again, since I'm 6'3", I would shy away from chopping too much as I'd hate to scrunch into the truck, no matter how cool it looks. Of course, you could always chop the seats too. In all, I think it looks good and still leaves you some glass and room for your head without that hunchback look. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

05-10-2011, 09:39 AM	#182
Kinghat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texarkana, AR Posts: 79	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II awesome __________________ Hail to the King, baby.

05-11-2011, 12:16 AM	#183
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks guys __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

05-23-2011, 03:46 PM	#184
Kinghat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texarkana, AR Posts: 79	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II need updates! __________________ Hail to the King, baby.

05-26-2011, 02:04 AM	#185
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Haven't worked on it in a couple of weeks but hopefully this weekend i will get chance to! __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

05-26-2011, 11:12 AM	#186
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II wow, all i can say is wow. awesome job man wish i had half your talent. __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

06-07-2011, 01:19 PM	#187
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Chop looks perfect. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

07-10-2011, 09:07 PM	#188
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Well i got to work on the chop this weekend, got the rear window tacked back along with the inside supports. in and the cab corners fitted as well as got the passanger door top put back together, had to hand make the filler peices but in all it turned out to be a productive wekend. Top split in half Used screw jacks to support the top Back window Inside supports done (not pic of the other side) Cab door jams filled Cab corners Door frame fillers Whatcha think? Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

07-10-2011, 09:28 PM	#189
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Looks like you made large strides in getting closer to done.. That roof gap is pretty daunting looking.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-11-2011, 12:18 PM	#190
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II WOW...nice work as always !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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07-11-2011, 02:29 PM	#191
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II awesome work as usual! that's a big streeeeeetch on that roof, however your work on those patch panels is making it look easy. niiiiiice! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

07-11-2011, 10:57 PM	#192
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II looks sweet man! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

07-12-2011, 01:20 AM	#193
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks guys ya the gap in the roof is a little intimidating... but i got myself into it Lol __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

08-01-2011, 12:41 AM	#194
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Looking good dude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-02-2011, 10:40 AM	#195
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks Ron.... There be a update soon, been working on it. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-30-2011, 11:38 PM	#196
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II OK, big update! Im happy with the chop but i didnt like the front window. still looked to big and aslo wanted to take some of the crown out of the roof, so i lowered the frame work an 1/2". Then i removed the seems on the A pillers. Fixed the drivers side corner and door jam area. Recently bought a TIG welder so what better time to learn than now. then on to filling the gap between the roof sections, need to redo it cause i got to big of gaps but it will have good flow. Then i tried to fix more of the driver side roof but i decide to just make a new section. Any ways heres the pictures!! Before lowering the window opening During After New corner and a pillers Back cab wall welded and smoothed Cab upper corner after my first atempt to fix it New peice i made And fitted What do you all think Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-30-2011, 11:51 PM	#197
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Much better! Like how it lines up with the side windows! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2011, 01:04 AM	#198
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II indeed it is looking good !!!! nice work !!!!

10-31-2011, 01:35 AM	#199
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks Va72c10 and Ron! Forgot about these pictures. Heres two showing the roof curve (like i said im going to redo the filler peice) Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-31-2011, 10:02 AM	#200
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II that last pic is the money shot...so many chops you see from that angle seem to dip in the middle! nicely done !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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