Let's see the chop tops! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gokart Mozart · 01-21-2012, 11:29 AM

Looked but didn't find any threads about chop tops so I thought to start one.

69 gmc · 01-21-2012, 11:56 AM

Not mine... wish it was. Found it here somewhere on the site

**LockDoc** · 01-21-2012, 12:10 PM

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If you type "chopped top" into the Google search box at the top of the page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" then click on the "Google" button you will find some threads on it. You will have to do some looking as this will cover all years.... I'm headed out to the shop so I don't have time to look for you, but this will get you headed in the right direction.

I am a fan of chop tops but only if they are mild and the posts are not leaned back.

Here is one I got with a bunch of parts I bought. Too much chop (5 in.) and the posts are leaned back. I sold it a while back for $250.

LockDoc

Gokart Mozart · 01-21-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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If you type "chopped top" into the Google search box at the top of the page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" then click on the "Google" button you will find some threads on it. You will have to do some looking as this will cover all years....

LockDoc

I did that and did a lot of searching but I wanted to see just 67-72.

YBNORML · 02-23-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 gmc

Not mine... wish it was. Found it here somewhere on the site

I believe this truck is from IF customs, one of my all time favorites. This truck had some pretty crazy dragging videos.

sanford66 · 01-21-2012, 12:07 PM

Not a very common mod anymore, was more popular in the 80's and back i think. Some pics i found on the net. Joseph

prostreetC-10 · 01-21-2012, 01:41 PM

Nobody asked for my opinion but I'm going to give it. The ONLY way these look even remotely good is if a guy is willing to chop almost nothing off. That first pic is just about perfect. The others are way too much and totally change the look of the truck. It does not look proportionate. Most guys don't want the work for just one or two inches off and that is when they really look killer.

If you do it, just be brave enough to not do too much. I'd HIGHLY recommend to have someone like Longhair or someone else photochop it. It's a great tool to let you see the end result before you start cutting.

VA72C10 · 01-21-2012, 02:00 PM

member xxl's truck....one of the only chops I like...since it's subtle....

bigblock68 · 01-21-2012, 02:18 PM

this was mine,i sold it last summer to a dealer near seattle....anyone seen it around? i saw it on ebay but not sure if sold on there or local...i can send the new owner pics of the before and after.

CG · 01-21-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

member xxl's truck....one of the only chops I like...since it's subtle....

I had totally forgotten about this truck. I wonder if it ever got finished, I dont think he comes around the board anymore. I also loved what he did with the hood.

prostreetC-10 · 01-21-2012, 05:23 PM

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I also loved what he did with the hood.

Looks like 3 deuces poking through with the old school cleaners.

I like Chip Foose's stance in this area. He loves to make subtle changing to where you almost have to look twice to tell if something has been altered. That means it's flowing really well. These would look good (I think) if someone did a hefty chop and then followed up with about a 4" channel right out of the center of the body, just above the fenderwells. I did this messing with my buddy's stepper.

If you look closely at the pic, his house and garage got channeled too! lol

Gokart Mozart · 01-22-2012, 12:36 AM

I've seen a few slammed trucks that remind me of Ford tall-T's, windows seem a bit large.

RustyBucket · 01-22-2012, 12:54 AM

I like 'em chopped .... completely off.

69C-owner · 01-26-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Looks like 3 deuces poking through with the old school cleaners.

I like Chip Foose's stance in this area. He loves to make subtle changing to where you almost have to look twice to tell if something has been altered. That means it's flowing really well. These would look good (I think) if someone did a hefty chop and then followed up with about a 4" channel right out of the center of the body, just above the fenderwells. I did this messing with my buddy's stepper.

If you look closely at the pic, his house and garage got channeled too! lol

I honestly dont know what size tires and wheels would look good but if anyone intends on doing an extensive chop and want it to look good then they need to plan on not only chopping the cab but also the doors, bed, fenders, grill. I mean the truck has to be proportionate to look right and it would have to be lowered, like slammed kinda lowered lol
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prostreetC-10 · 01-21-2012, 02:34 PM

Look at the difference between the blue and red truck. He threw a rake in that blue one and it looks pretty sick! Giving you the head room right where you need it.

71sierragrande · 01-21-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Look at the difference between the blue and red truck. He threw a rake in that blue one and it looks pretty sick! Giving you the head room right where you need it.

I agree. The rake with the pillars leaning way back sets the whole thing off...

BuiltwithIvy · 01-21-2012, 02:42 PM

When I chop mine hopefully this upcoming summer I will lean the post back about 1 1/2 inches, and just rake the rear of the roof forward to give it a bit of downward slope, a lot like the blue one.

69 gmc · 01-21-2012, 02:49 PM

The Chop I posted, which I originally found posted by member: ctpchevy is the only one that I have any taste for. IMO a 2 in chop looks great.

VWBeamer · 01-21-2012, 03:09 PM

Agree, you have to look twice even notice it's chopped.

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Originally Posted by 69 gmc

The Chop I posted, which I originally found posted by member: ctpchevy is the only one that I have any taste for. IMO a 2 in chop looks great.

bruceman1968 · 01-21-2012, 03:16 PM

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Fldawg · 01-21-2012, 03:22 PM

Just my opinion these trucks do not look good with chopped tops, let the bashing begin!

VA72C10 · 01-21-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

Just my opinion these trucks do not look good with chopped tops, let the bashing begin!

Actually, let's not let the bashing begin so the thread can stay open

I am not a fan of chopping in most instances but like xxl's truck and the one 69 gmc posted since they're subtle

Fldawg · 01-21-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Actually, let's not let the bashing begin so the thread can stay open

I am not a fan of chopping in most instances but like xxl's truck and the one 69 gmc posted since they're subtle

i did'nt mean the bashing of the trucks i meant the bashing of me, usually that's what happens

VA72C10 · 01-21-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

i did'nt mean the bashing of the trucks i meant the bashing of me, usually that's what happens

I understood what you were saying...Either way bashing is bashing....

black_sheep454 · 01-21-2012, 03:40 PM

I'm not a fan of anything newer than the mid 50's chopped (with a few expections of course) but that first truck posted is sexy.
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01-21-2012, 11:29 AM	#1
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Let's see the chop tops! Looked but didn't find any threads about chop tops so I thought to start one.

01-21-2012, 11:56 AM	#2
69 gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 213	Re: Let's see the chop tops! Not mine... wish it was. Found it here somewhere on the site Attached Images

01-21-2012, 12:10 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,639	Re: Let's see the chop tops! - If you type "chopped top" into the Google search box at the top of the page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" then click on the "Google" button you will find some threads on it. You will have to do some looking as this will cover all years.... I'm headed out to the shop so I don't have time to look for you, but this will get you headed in the right direction. I am a fan of chop tops but only if they are mild and the posts are not leaned back. Here is one I got with a bunch of parts I bought. Too much chop (5 in.) and the posts are leaned back. I sold it a while back for $250. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-21-2012 at 12:21 PM.

01-21-2012, 12:07 PM	#6
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Let's see the chop tops! Not a very common mod anymore, was more popular in the 80's and back i think. Some pics i found on the net. Joseph Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

01-21-2012, 01:41 PM	#7
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Let's see the chop tops! Nobody asked for my opinion but I'm going to give it. The ONLY way these look even remotely good is if a guy is willing to chop almost nothing off. That first pic is just about perfect. The others are way too much and totally change the look of the truck. It does not look proportionate. Most guys don't want the work for just one or two inches off and that is when they really look killer. If you do it, just be brave enough to not do too much. I'd HIGHLY recommend to have someone like Longhair or someone else photochop it. It's a great tool to let you see the end result before you start cutting. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

01-21-2012, 02:00 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Let's see the chop tops! member xxl's truck....one of the only chops I like...since it's subtle.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-21-2012, 02:18 PM	#9
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: Let's see the chop tops! this was mine,i sold it last summer to a dealer near seattle....anyone seen it around? i saw it on ebay but not sure if sold on there or local...i can send the new owner pics of the before and after. Attached Images

01-22-2012, 12:36 AM	#12
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: Let's see the chop tops! I've seen a few slammed trucks that remind me of Ford tall-T's, windows seem a bit large.

01-22-2012, 12:54 AM	#13
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Let's see the chop tops! I like 'em chopped .... completely off. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-21-2012, 02:34 PM	#15
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Let's see the chop tops! Look at the difference between the blue and red truck. He threw a rake in that blue one and it looks pretty sick! Giving you the head room right where you need it. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

01-21-2012, 02:42 PM	#17
BuiltwithIvy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 251	Re: Let's see the chop tops! When I chop mine hopefully this upcoming summer I will lean the post back about 1 1/2 inches, and just rake the rear of the roof forward to give it a bit of downward slope, a lot like the blue one. __________________ "To speak of the art of one loom, the art of one river, the art of one tractor, or the art of one automobile is not preposterous; it is to point to the size and importance of the gap between general knowledge and situated knowledge" - James C. Scott 1969 C10 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492064 1930 Tudor Sedan

01-21-2012, 02:49 PM	#18
69 gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 213	Re: Let's see the chop tops! The Chop I posted, which I originally found posted by member: ctpchevy is the only one that I have any taste for. IMO a 2 in chop looks great.

01-21-2012, 03:16 PM	#20
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Let's see the chop tops! Car show pic, Not Mine. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

01-21-2012, 03:22 PM	#21
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Let's see the chop tops! Just my opinion these trucks do not look good with chopped tops, let the bashing begin!

01-21-2012, 03:40 PM	#25
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Let's see the chop tops! I'm not a fan of anything newer than the mid 50's chopped (with a few expections of course) but that first truck posted is sexy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins



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