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brad2 · 02-18-2003, 01:17 AM

We are doing a mild chop on the top. The windshield won't be cut.

brad2 · 02-18-2003, 01:18 AM

outside

brad2 · 02-18-2003, 01:37 AM

the cowl is shaved and being welded on.

brad2 · 02-18-2003, 01:45 AM

some work on the floor.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-18-2003, 11:18 AM

Nice, I'll be lookin to see this one as it goes along. Keep us posted

SCOTI · 02-18-2003, 11:33 AM

Brad what are you planning to use for wipers? Pics look good.

still w.i.p '68 · 02-18-2003, 11:39 AM

BRAD,
Thats how I'm gonna do mine, and take the hieght out below
the rear window, to bring it down even with the side windows..
keep those pics coming...

Smooth68 · 02-18-2003, 11:58 AM

Brad2 - are you basically laying back the windshield to accomplish the chop? if so how much did you go back? I really like the layed back look, gives the trucks a sleeker "modern" look.

72MARIO · 02-18-2003, 12:07 PM

That is how you can do the chop and I think thats how you do it there was a chop step by step in Classic Truckin Jan 2000 Vol 9 No. 13 They layed the windshield back 2 " and removed 1.5 out from under the rear window. Pretty cool thought of doing it to my truck but too much time I want to drive the truck this Summer. I can aways do it to another cab this winter then swap cabs.

Brad what do plan on using for side glass ?

crazy longhorn · 02-18-2003, 12:11 PM

Yes, layed back does look more "slippery" ! How much are you dropping the top? crazyL

brad2 · 02-18-2003, 08:18 PM

The chop is about two inches. The windshield was laid back seven degrees. My alltime favorite chop is the one on the Traders 72 chevy back in the early 90's? Not so much of a chop that it is out of proportion. I didn't really want to do away with the wipers but it will make that area look so smooth. The truck won't be a daily driver so I will rely on RainX to get me by. The side glass is being done locally for me. It will be one piece side glass and won't have the filler plate that the kits have. It takes some engineering but it will work.

Myride · 02-18-2003, 09:00 PM

Good job

chevy2racr · 02-19-2003, 11:37 PM

how are yougonna bolt the back of the fenders on???

Alexis · 02-19-2003, 11:56 PM

man i can't wait till the body work get started on my blazer.....i found more rust today

it seem there more rust on the right side of her body then her left, kinda wierd but hey. i was also thinking on smoothing out the cowl on her too......but lookin good man. that smooth firewall is very attractive. but cali does have some cold summer nights....

how are you going to put the fender back on her???

brad2 · 02-20-2003, 12:19 AM

Fenders........opps!

Nothing on it is regular anymore so it will just get done somehow. Mine had a little more rust on the left. Luckily there was very little of it to deal with. I will have heat and a/c but it won't be very visible under the hood.

Project1970 · 02-20-2003, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alexis
man i can't wait till the body work get started on my blazer.....i found more rust today it seem there more rust on the right side of her body then her left, kinda wierd but hey. i was also thinking on smoothing out the cowl on her too......but lookin good man. that smooth firewall is very attractive. but cali does have some cold summer nights...

I don't think it's that odd. Most of the right-side body panels on my truck aren't original, but thats because my dad parked it where it got hit by the neighbor's sprinklers nearly every day for several years. It had a hole straight through just above the beltline about 3" tall!

I'll have to ask him where he got the front fender at least...it would explain why the eyebrow has never really fit that well.

72shadetree · 02-20-2003, 04:06 AM

cool keep us updated

dmec · 02-20-2003, 04:10 AM

very interesting. havent seen the mag article. how bout showing some pics of where to cut the top off. would like to see progress and finished photos. good job.

Crank · 02-20-2003, 07:52 AM

Well it looks d@mn good. Keep us posted on the side window you were talking about, I want to see how you did this mod. Keep it real.
Brandon

oldchvytrcks · 02-20-2003, 08:13 AM

i would love to see where you cut the top

02-18-2003, 01:17 AM	#1
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	progress pics We are doing a mild chop on the top. The windshield won't be cut. Attached Images

02-18-2003, 01:18 AM	#2
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	outside Attached Images

02-18-2003, 01:37 AM	#3
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	the cowl is shaved and being welded on. Attached Images

02-18-2003, 01:45 AM	#4
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	some work on the floor. Attached Images

02-18-2003, 11:18 AM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,200	Nice, I'll be lookin to see this one as it goes along. Keep us posted __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

02-18-2003, 11:33 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Brad what are you planning to use for wipers? Pics look good. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-18-2003, 11:39 AM	#7
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	BRAD, Thats how I'm gonna do mine, and take the hieght out below the rear window, to bring it down even with the side windows.. keep those pics coming... __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

02-18-2003, 11:58 AM	#8
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Brad2 - are you basically laying back the windshield to accomplish the chop? if so how much did you go back? I really like the layed back look, gives the trucks a sleeker "modern" look. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

02-18-2003, 12:07 PM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	That is how you can do the chop and I think thats how you do it there was a chop step by step in Classic Truckin Jan 2000 Vol 9 No. 13 They layed the windshield back 2 " and removed 1.5 out from under the rear window. Pretty cool thought of doing it to my truck but too much time I want to drive the truck this Summer. I can aways do it to another cab this winter then swap cabs. Brad what do plan on using for side glass ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-18-2003, 12:11 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Yes, layed back does look more "slippery" ! How much are you dropping the top? crazyL __________________ 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....

02-18-2003, 08:18 PM	#11
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	The chop is about two inches. The windshield was laid back seven degrees. My alltime favorite chop is the one on the Traders 72 chevy back in the early 90's? Not so much of a chop that it is out of proportion. I didn't really want to do away with the wipers but it will make that area look so smooth. The truck won't be a daily driver so I will rely on RainX to get me by. The side glass is being done locally for me. It will be one piece side glass and won't have the filler plate that the kits have. It takes some engineering but it will work.

02-18-2003, 09:00 PM	#12
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	Good job

02-19-2003, 11:37 PM	#13
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	how are yougonna bolt the back of the fenders on??? __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

02-19-2003, 11:56 PM	#14
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	man i can't wait till the body work get started on my blazer.....i found more rust today it seem there more rust on the right side of her body then her left, kinda wierd but hey. i was also thinking on smoothing out the cowl on her too......but lookin good man. that smooth firewall is very attractive. but cali does have some cold summer nights.... how are you going to put the fender back on her???

02-20-2003, 12:19 AM	#15
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Fenders........opps! Nothing on it is regular anymore so it will just get done somehow. Mine had a little more rust on the left. Luckily there was very little of it to deal with. I will have heat and a/c but it won't be very visible under the hood.



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02-20-2003, 04:06 AM	#17
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	cool keep us updated __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

02-20-2003, 04:10 AM	#18
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	very interesting. havent seen the mag article. how bout showing some pics of where to cut the top off. would like to see progress and finished photos. good job.

02-20-2003, 07:52 AM	#19
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Well it looks d@mn good. Keep us posted on the side window you were talking about, I want to see how you did this mod. Keep it real. Brandon

02-20-2003, 08:13 AM	#20
oldchvytrcks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NC Posts: 16	i would love to see where you cut the top

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