lookie what i found in the shed! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

likaroc13 · 01-31-2011, 02:09 PM

okay, i didn't find it but knew it was there, lol...for a long time, i've been meaning to snap a few pics of my dad's old '66 chop top cab...it's been in storage since the early 90's...he had ambitions of building a pro-street truck, & this is about as far as it got...the truck was disassembled & has set in parts since then...unfortunately somewhere along the road, the bed was sold...but if you can catch a glimpse, the front fenders are inside the cab...the hood & other front sheet metal is supposed to be around there somewhere, but i didn't see it...hopefully it's stored in another shed...this is all at my dad's friend's house...story is that there were some guys from up North working for the local Ford dealership in my hometown (Corinth, MS)...on the side they were doing custom work...so my dad had them chop the top on the ole '66...while this is really cool, i must say that it saddens me a bit...because if you can't tell, this thing is rust-free (fenders included)! it is definitely a rareity, especially in the Southeast....my plan is to rescue it from the shed, which has a hole in the ceiling & is slowly falling apart...luckily no water is getting to the cab tho...in the future, i will hopefully be able to start a build with this cab & help fulfill my dad's dream...he gave me the cab to do whatever i please with it, & i can't let it go no matter how long it sits...just wanted to share with you guys...i know i've mentioned it to a few folks, so here's some proof that it exists....the pics aren't great, but i didn't have much lighting to work with...maybe i can get back up there this Spring/Summer and take some more....hope you enjoy!

likaroc13 · 01-31-2011, 02:11 PM

markeb01 · 01-31-2011, 02:52 PM

What can be seen looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

61_FL_Apache · 01-31-2011, 03:09 PM

Looks like a great chop job!! Good find!! Get that on a frame and ride!

likaroc13 · 01-31-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Looks like a great chop job!! Good find!! Get that on a frame and ride!

yeah, first time i've laid eyes on that cab in many years...i couldn't even really remember what it looked like...so, it was a bit exciting...& once i get my current project where i want it, i can hopefully get started on this one...then i'll have the best of both worlds, an "original" BBW and a custom SBW

SS317 · 01-31-2011, 06:34 PM

That looks like a lot of fun waiting to happen. Tear into it man. Looks great.

onequickchevy · 01-31-2011, 07:44 PM

Man, that chop is perfect. Be neat to see that put together in the future.

67swb72klb · 01-31-2011, 07:49 PM

thats a nice chop looks perfect how much is out of it btw?

T Smith · 01-31-2011, 07:53 PM

That is a nice chop, not too much, and it looks well done.

Congrats!

LostMy65 · 01-31-2011, 07:56 PM

Yes,

Perfect Chop.

*lakeroadster* · 01-31-2011, 08:41 PM

I am soooooooo jealous.... That Chop is spot on!

How does the metal finishing look in person?

str8axle55 · 01-31-2011, 10:37 PM

Chop looks great, metal work is awesome. The sheetmetal looks fantastic, like new.

likaroc13 · 01-31-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

thats a nice chop looks perfect how much is out of it btw?

my dad said 3"

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I am soooooooo jealous.... That Chop is spot on!

How does the metal finishing look in person?

looks really good to me...my dad said the guys definitely knew what they were doing

thanks for the compliments guys...i debated really hard about using the cab on my current project, but i decided that this one needed to be it's own build...anyone know of good sources for cutting the windshield?

markeb01 · 01-31-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

anyone know of good sources for cutting the windshield?

This thread might provide some useful suggestions.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ndshield+glass

likaroc13 · 01-31-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

This thread might provide some useful suggestions.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ndshield+glass

thanks Mark!

01-31-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	lookie what i found in the shed! okay, i didn't find it but knew it was there, lol...for a long time, i've been meaning to snap a few pics of my dad's old '66 chop top cab...it's been in storage since the early 90's...he had ambitions of building a pro-street truck, & this is about as far as it got...the truck was disassembled & has set in parts since then...unfortunately somewhere along the road, the bed was sold...but if you can catch a glimpse, the front fenders are inside the cab...the hood & other front sheet metal is supposed to be around there somewhere, but i didn't see it...hopefully it's stored in another shed...this is all at my dad's friend's house...story is that there were some guys from up North working for the local Ford dealership in my hometown (Corinth, MS)...on the side they were doing custom work...so my dad had them chop the top on the ole '66...while this is really cool, i must say that it saddens me a bit...because if you can't tell, this thing is rust-free (fenders included)! it is definitely a rareity, especially in the Southeast....my plan is to rescue it from the shed, which has a hole in the ceiling & is slowly falling apart...luckily no water is getting to the cab tho...in the future, i will hopefully be able to start a build with this cab & help fulfill my dad's dream...he gave me the cab to do whatever i please with it, & i can't let it go no matter how long it sits...just wanted to share with you guys...i know i've mentioned it to a few folks, so here's some proof that it exists....the pics aren't great, but i didn't have much lighting to work with...maybe i can get back up there this Spring/Summer and take some more....hope you enjoy!

01-31-2011, 02:11 PM	#2
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: lookie what i found in the shed!

01-31-2011, 02:52 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! What can be seen looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

01-31-2011, 03:09 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! Looks like a great chop job!! Good find!! Get that on a frame and ride! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-31-2011, 06:34 PM	#6
SS317 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruita, Colorado Posts: 222	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! That looks like a lot of fun waiting to happen. Tear into it man. Looks great.

01-31-2011, 07:44 PM	#7
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! Man, that chop is perfect. Be neat to see that put together in the future. __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

01-31-2011, 07:49 PM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! thats a nice chop looks perfect how much is out of it btw? __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

01-31-2011, 07:53 PM	#9
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! That is a nice chop, not too much, and it looks well done. Congrats!

01-31-2011, 07:56 PM	#10
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! Yes, Perfect Chop. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-31-2011, 08:41 PM	#11
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! I am soooooooo jealous.... That Chop is spot on! How does the metal finishing look in person?

01-31-2011, 10:37 PM	#12
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: lookie what i found in the shed! Chop looks great, metal work is awesome. The sheetmetal looks fantastic, like new. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

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