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_Ogre · 03-25-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Hooker

5" to the underside of the front cross member is my rule of thumb

x-members differ depending on what x-member you use.
the x-member also is close to the axle, it's really hard to get high centered on an x-member.
unless your running over stumps or pedestrians

the front bumper is higher than the back of the front fender on 55-59.
usually the fender or rocker is the lowest body part on these trucks
if your going to rub, it is usually the rockers

_Ogre · 03-25-2012, 08:26 PM

speedbump, nice looking truck

do you have a windshield that fits the frame for it?

Speedbumpauto · 03-26-2012, 11:34 AM

Yes, I have a windshield that fits, but it was quite an experience and it took three, so it wasn't too cheap either. I think the look is perfect for these trucks, but I was in panic mode for a while when I read that lots of top chop people cut a glass first then fit the cab to it. I hope to have the glass guy install the windshield next week after I fight with the Brothers one piece side windows. We might have to cut new glass for the sides. The template I made for trial fit, before paint, is so close to what they sent, I'm going to have to put it together first. If we need to cut new glass, he might as well do it at the same time as the windshield install. That's paid for and I'm not touching that windshield until it's installed for the final time.

_Ogre · 03-26-2012, 03:16 PM

i like the look of your chop, but at 6'4'' really can't ride in one

i looked for your build thread, couldn't find one

i installed the brothers windows, it's sort of a best fit scenario to make them work.

your lucky the glass shop made a windshield fit, even if it took 3 windows to make it work.
i've heard horror stories about fitting curved windshields.
many curved glass chops get scrapped from lack of glass.
best to cut the glass and make the frame and chop fit the windshield.

Speedbumpauto · 03-26-2012, 04:14 PM

I'm not very digital, so I've never contemplated a build thread here. I've got a scary big digital photo file of everything, but lots of it is pretty boring stuff to everyone but me....and/or a few other crazies.

03-25-2012, 08:26 PM	#27
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: How low is low? speedbump, nice looking truck do you have a windshield that fits the frame for it? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-26-2012, 11:34 AM	#28
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: How low is low? Yes, I have a windshield that fits, but it was quite an experience and it took three, so it wasn't too cheap either. I think the look is perfect for these trucks, but I was in panic mode for a while when I read that lots of top chop people cut a glass first then fit the cab to it. I hope to have the glass guy install the windshield next week after I fight with the Brothers one piece side windows. We might have to cut new glass for the sides. The template I made for trial fit, before paint, is so close to what they sent, I'm going to have to put it together first. If we need to cut new glass, he might as well do it at the same time as the windshield install. That's paid for and I'm not touching that windshield until it's installed for the final time.

03-26-2012, 03:16 PM	#29
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: How low is low? i like the look of your chop, but at 6'4'' really can't ride in one i looked for your build thread, couldn't find one i installed the brothers windows, it's sort of a best fit scenario to make them work. your lucky the glass shop made a windshield fit, even if it took 3 windows to make it work. i've heard horror stories about fitting curved windshields. many curved glass chops get scrapped from lack of glass. best to cut the glass and make the frame and chop fit the windshield. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-26-2012, 04:14 PM	#30
Speedbumpauto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 917	Re: How low is low? I'm not very digital, so I've never contemplated a build thread here. I've got a scary big digital photo file of everything, but lots of it is pretty boring stuff to everyone but me....and/or a few other crazies.



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