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05-27-2006, 02:31 AM
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check out this 72 chop top project
just found this on the ol net.. thought I would share
http://www.nolimitskustoms.com/72choptopproject.htm
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05-27-2006, 03:01 AM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
I hope they're gonna match the wheel arch radius front to back. Other than that looks like a sweet build.
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05-27-2006, 01:58 PM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
I shouldn't pick apart that ride because there is quite a bit of fabrication done, but.......I think when you chop a top that much and don't lean the pillars back the side profile of the roof is too long and out of proportion. I think a lot of people do mods just for the sake of having them, not for improving on the styling of the vehicle. On a positive note, I like the inner fenders and the rounding of the steps to the cab. Definitely skill is needed for all those mods.
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05-27-2006, 03:45 PM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
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05-27-2006, 06:52 PM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
I hate when people put late model beds on these trucks. It just ruins it for me.
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05-27-2006, 07:12 PM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
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The truck has potential to be a great looking custom. One day, someone will go that extra little bit and match the damn wheel openings! LOL |
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05-27-2006, 09:02 PM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
I'd like to see someone make the front arches match the back. I think that would look sweet on that truck.
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05-27-2006, 11:33 PM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
front of the truck needs to be as custom as the bed .this builder has a lot more work that needs done! wheel arches should match.
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05-28-2006, 12:01 AM
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what happened to flint mi
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
my 71 is chopped that much !! but mine is going to be a fleet side on 20 s and the d@mn wheel arches match frame off is in progress woo hoo!
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05-28-2006, 12:12 AM
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05-28-2006, 01:59 AM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
Aren't the newer style bedsides made of fiberglass? I would imagine it would be a lot of work to graft in a new wheel arch on one of those (probably why most people don't bother with it). I guess you could get an original style fiberglass fender from US Body and cut out the arch, but the contour still might not be the same.
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05-28-2006, 10:29 AM
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Re: check out this 72 chop top project
Things I like about it:
1) Front inner wheel wells, 2)
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05-28-2006, 11:59 AM
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