11-04-2008, 11:21 PM | #1 |
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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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11-04-2008, 11:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
Slammed = ...ok
Chop = no
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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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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... LockDoc
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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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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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11-05-2008, 12:32 AM | #7 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
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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11-05-2008, 12:38 AM | #8 |
its all about the +6 inches
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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) |
11-05-2008, 01:54 AM | #9 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
chop is not really needed on these trucks, just drop it
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11-05-2008, 08:19 AM | #10 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
I vote for Lowering.
Vote no for chopping. s/t
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11-05-2008, 08:25 AM | #11 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
UGLY for chop top!!!!!!
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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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11-05-2008, 11:07 AM | #13 | |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
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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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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: Here's how: http://www.highgearhotrods.com/Retro...rodmarch08.pdf DLB |
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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11-05-2008, 11:55 AM | #17 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
Drop it.
Do not chop it!
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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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11-05-2008, 12:19 PM | #19 |
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Yuck!
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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... |
11-05-2008, 02:44 PM | #21 |
Looks good at 20-ft .....
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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. Last edited by 68shortstep; 11-05-2008 at 02:44 PM. |
11-05-2008, 06:52 PM | #22 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
And dont you dare make the doors open that way.
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11-05-2008, 07:33 PM | #23 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
I like being able to sit up straight but hey it's your truck.
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11-05-2008, 07:45 PM | #24 |
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Re: Chop Tops ???
I know, I know It looks like it is pink---that WILL change someday. 3" chop and smoothed.
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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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