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Old 11-04-2008, 11:21 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Chop Tops ???

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?
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Old 11-04-2008, 11:23 PM   #2
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Re: Chop Tops ???

Slammed = ...ok

Chop = no
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Old 11-04-2008, 11:25 PM   #3
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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
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Old 11-04-2008, 11:30 PM   #4
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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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...

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Old 11-05-2008, 12:29 AM   #5
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Re: Chop Tops ???

choping in my opinion is for the out doorsman or the braves.
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:30 AM   #6
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Re: Chop Tops ???

Love them 4 inch chop lay the pillers back and drop the truck., Looks hot
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:32 AM   #7
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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
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:38 AM   #8
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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)
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Old 11-05-2008, 01:54 AM   #9
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chop is not really needed on these trucks, just drop it
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:19 AM   #10
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Re: Chop Tops ???

I vote for Lowering.
Vote no for chopping.
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:25 AM   #11
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Re: Chop Tops ???

UGLY for chop top!!!!!!
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Old 11-05-2008, 10:50 AM   #12
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Re: Chop Tops ???

Chop -

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!!
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:07 AM   #13
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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Chop -

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?
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:14 AM   #14
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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?
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:39 AM   #15
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Re: Chop Tops ???

I have only seen 1 chop EVER that I liked...several drops though.

Here's the chop:


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Old 11-05-2008, 11:44 AM   #16
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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!!
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Old 11-05-2008, 11:55 AM   #17
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Re: Chop Tops ???

Drop it.
Do not chop it!
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:18 PM   #18
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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
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Old 11-05-2008, 12:19 PM   #19
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Yuck!
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Old 11-05-2008, 02:31 PM   #20
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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

I think chopped tops only belong on old rods and sleds...
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Old 11-05-2008, 02:44 PM   #21
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Re: Chop Tops ???

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.
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Old 11-05-2008, 06:52 PM   #22
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And dont you dare make the doors open that way.
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:33 PM   #23
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I like being able to sit up straight but hey it's your truck.
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:45 PM   #24
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I know, I know It looks like it is pink---that WILL change someday. 3" chop and smoothed.
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Old 11-05-2008, 10:03 PM   #25
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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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