I'm looking for pics of '70s Stepside truck with 6"drop & how to pics on top chop. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bill_ont_canada · 12-10-2002, 02:26 AM

I would like to see some pics of '70's Short Box Stepside trucks with a 6" drop without air bags ?

I would also like to find a site with a How To... with pics on chopping the top of a '70's truck.
I know there are books out there but... I would rather see it on a website where someone has done the job.

A lot of you guys have some great websites with tons of valuable info and Pics on them, but...I have not seen any with info about these two subjects.
Maybe I'm not looking in the right places .
If there are any can someone direct me to them. ???

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx guys.

Izzy · 12-10-2002, 10:02 AM

Good luck on finding many 6" static dropped 73-87's. That's more drop than must anyone would run on the front of our model trucks.

BTW here's my bagged 83:

LOHRTBT · 12-10-2002, 12:00 PM

All i know is that truck sure would look tough with some supa dope tri stars!!

**Captkaos** · 12-10-2002, 01:10 PM

I think Greg's is dropped 6" if not more....
His homepage: http://www.geocities.com/gregstg

**swervin ervin** · 12-10-2002, 01:14 PM

Yeah, I was getting ready to say that there are some with 6/8 static drops. I think Gregs is one of them.

Izzy · 12-10-2002, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
All i know is that truck sure would look tough with some supa dope tri stars!!

They look so puney so I left the 98's stockers on there. :p

low 84 · 12-10-2002, 04:09 PM

matt's (82blackbeast from chevy talk)
6/8

greg's (low somthing on chevytalk)
6/8

fry's from fullsizechevy.com
6/8 (for sale in canada)

for more pics of dropped 73-87's
www.picturetrail.com/low843
www.picturetrail.com/low844
www.picturetrail.com/low845

Izzy · 12-10-2002, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by low 84
matt's (82blackbeast from chevy talk)
6/8

greg's (low somthing on chevytalk)
6/8

fry's from fullsizechevy.com
6/8 (for sale in canada)

for more pics of dropped 73-87's
www.picturetrail.com/low843
www.picturetrail.com/low844
www.picturetrail.com/low845

You'd have to be a very aware driver with that low a static drop.

low 84 · 12-10-2002, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

You'd have to be a very aware driver with that low a static drop.

fo sho! i wouldn't do it myself. i bent my lca with only 5 inch front drop

bill_ont_canada · 12-11-2002, 04:24 AM

Thanx for all the replies and... " I hear ya all", I will maybe try a 5/7 Drop first to see how it handles, and how close to scraping the pavement the oil pan is... I guess I'll still have to be vewwy
vewwy carefull especially with those speed bumps at the Donut Shop.

Thanx Low 84 I got quite a few pics of 70's Stepsides from
the three albums you suggested. there are some awesome pics there.

NOW... does anyone know any sites that have a How To on chopping the top on a 70's truck. ??

You guys are great you got answers for everything so hopefully someone will have the answer to this.

Thanx Again.

crazy longhorn · 12-12-2002, 09:25 AM

As for chopping tops, if you pick up a copy of How To CHOP TOPS by Tex Smith you will find very usefull info, with pics & tips on cutting glass ,& wing vents. You will find an example of your style truck done , as well as many other trucks/cars. Addy on the back of the book is ...... TEX SMITH PUBLISHING, 29 East Wallace, Box 726, Driggs ID. 83422........phone (208)354-8133

bill_ont_canada · 12-12-2002, 03:35 PM

Hey Crazy Longhorn have you got any pics of your truck while you were chopping it or pics of the finnished product I'd love to see it.

Yes I'm aware of The book by Tex , but I'd like to see a how to with pics of an actual truck being done.
Besides if I bought the book that would be less money to spend on the truck and this one is an econo rebuild.

I am taking pics of my truck every step of the way and will put them all up on a page when I'm done.

Thanx again for all the replies

Tom · 12-12-2002, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bill_ont_canada
I will maybe try a 5/7 Drop first to see how it handles, and how close to scraping the pavement the oil pan is...

You'll scrape your a-arms/engine cradle/exaust way before you hit the oil pan. Thats how it is on my 78 at least with a 5" drop.

crazy longhorn · 12-12-2002, 09:10 PM

Bill, I do have a few shots more toward the finished end, & several on progress that havent been up loaded. All of my info came from Tex Smith's book, It being the 1st chop for me, it was a little work....but i was happy with the end results. Here is a link to a few pics.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

littlebubba · 12-13-2002, 01:18 AM

Take a look at this truck on EBAY right now #1874410811 .

bill_ont_canada · 12-13-2002, 01:47 AM

Hey Crazy Longhorn: Great pics, How much did you take out of the top???
Did you cut your own glass???
How long did it take you to do the chop???

Please let me know when you upload the pics of the progress of the chop I'm anxious to see them.

Thanx for sharing them with us.

Any info is always greatly appreciated.

crazy longhorn · 12-13-2002, 10:02 AM

Bill, my chop was done a little differently than the 73 up chevs would be done. I have what i call a 4"chop, but is actually a 3 3/4" cut at the rear, & the top is tilted foward to straighten the line at the drip rail. The front pillars are then layed back to meet the top. I had approx a 60hr wk into the tin work , plus the glass work itself.......the 69 has a lot of flat glass, so its no problem to deal with(just cut from safety sheet). the windsheild was a little more fun to cut, but i had about 10yrs in glasswork so i didnt walk in" totally blind". When you start playing with the curved glass (side windows), there are outfits that will make curved tempered glass........but its very pricey, & you would be better off planing the truck to fit the glass. I have also heard of guys using Lexan in side windows, & heating it to make the curve

12-10-2002, 12:00 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	All i know is that truck sure would look tough with some supa dope tri stars!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-10-2002, 01:10 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I think Greg's is dropped 6" if not more.... His homepage: http://www.geocities.com/gregstg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 12-10-2002 at 01:12 PM.

12-10-2002, 01:14 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Yeah, I was getting ready to say that there are some with 6/8 static drops. I think Gregs is one of them. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-10-2002, 04:09 PM	#7
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	matt's (82blackbeast from chevy talk) 6/8 greg's (low somthing on chevytalk) 6/8 fry's from fullsizechevy.com 6/8 (for sale in canada) for more pics of dropped 73-87's www.picturetrail.com/low843 www.picturetrail.com/low844 www.picturetrail.com/low845 __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-11-2002, 04:24 AM	#10
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	I just wanted to say... Thanx for all the replies and... " I hear ya all", I will maybe try a 5/7 Drop first to see how it handles, and how close to scraping the pavement the oil pan is... I guess I'll still have to be vewwy vewwy carefull especially with those speed bumps at the Donut Shop. Thanx Low 84 I got quite a few pics of 70's Stepsides from the three albums you suggested. there are some awesome pics there. NOW... does anyone know any sites that have a How To on chopping the top on a 70's truck. ?? You guys are great you got answers for everything so hopefully someone will have the answer to this. Thanx Again. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

12-10-2002, 02:26 AM	#1
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	I'm looking for pics of '70s Stepside truck with 6"drop & how to pics on top chop. I would like to see some pics of '70's Short Box Stepside trucks with a 6" drop without air bags ? I would also like to find a site with a How To... with pics on chopping the top of a '70's truck. I know there are books out there but... I would rather see it on a website where someone has done the job. A lot of you guys have some great websites with tons of valuable info and Pics on them, but...I have not seen any with info about these two subjects. Maybe I'm not looking in the right places . If there are any can someone direct me to them. ??? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanx guys. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

12-10-2002, 10:02 AM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Good luck on finding many 6" static dropped 73-87's. That's more drop than must anyone would run on the front of our model trucks. BTW here's my bagged 83:

12-12-2002, 09:25 AM	#11
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	As for chopping tops, if you pick up a copy of How To CHOP TOPS by Tex Smith you will find very usefull info, with pics & tips on cutting glass ,& wing vents. You will find an example of your style truck done , as well as many other trucks/cars. Addy on the back of the book is ...... TEX SMITH PUBLISHING, 29 East Wallace, Box 726, Driggs ID. 83422........phone (208)354-8133 __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-12-2002, 03:35 PM	#12
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey Crazy Longhorn have you got any pics of your truck while you were chopping it or pics of the finnished product I'd love to see it. Yes I'm aware of The book by Tex , but I'd like to see a how to with pics of an actual truck being done. Besides if I bought the book that would be less money to spend on the truck and this one is an econo rebuild. I am taking pics of my truck every step of the way and will put them all up on a page when I'm done. Thanx again for all the replies __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

12-12-2002, 09:10 PM	#14
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Bill, I do have a few shots more toward the finished end, & several on progress that havent been up loaded. All of my info came from Tex Smith's book, It being the 1st chop for me, it was a little work....but i was happy with the end results. Here is a link to a few pics.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-13-2002, 01:18 AM	#15
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 321	Look at this truck Take a look at this truck on EBAY right now #1874410811 .

12-13-2002, 01:47 AM	#16
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey Crazy Longhorn: Great pics, How much did you take out of the top??? Did you cut your own glass??? How long did it take you to do the chop??? Please let me know when you upload the pics of the progress of the chop I'm anxious to see them. Thanx for sharing them with us. Any info is always greatly appreciated. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

12-13-2002, 10:02 AM	#17
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Bill, my chop was done a little differently than the 73 up chevs would be done. I have what i call a 4"chop, but is actually a 3 3/4" cut at the rear, & the top is tilted foward to straighten the line at the drip rail. The front pillars are then layed back to meet the top. I had approx a 60hr wk into the tin work , plus the glass work itself.......the 69 has a lot of flat glass, so its no problem to deal with(just cut from safety sheet). the windsheild was a little more fun to cut, but i had about 10yrs in glasswork so i didnt walk in" totally blind". When you start playing with the curved glass (side windows), there are outfits that will make curved tempered glass........but its very pricey, & you would be better off planing the truck to fit the glass. I have also heard of guys using Lexan in side windows, & heating it to make the curve __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

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