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**Captainfab** · 09-06-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

well, I am getting started.......
here is a teaser shot of the upcoming chop.

I am taking lots of pics of this process, so hopefully if anybody else wants to chop an early truck they can see how to do it.

All I have been able to find so far is pics of "done" chops, but not the process.

One of the pickup magazines did an article on a '60-'66 top chop a few years ago.....I just can't remember which one.....I know it's here somewhere

kdrodworks316 · 09-05-2008, 03:39 PM

I really need to get up there and see this

Slmd92DIME · 09-05-2008, 04:06 PM

Man this is a really crazy build. Lookin really good keep the pics coming

RunninLo · 09-06-2008, 10:54 PM

Hey Jon,
I finally got ONE of those springs out for ya.... work has been hell and baby prep has been eating a lot of my time too. As long as KD keeps quiet that's the story I'm sticking with anyway.

60 is looking awesome. I'm out of the zoo all next week 8/7-8/11 for work but I'll pop that other spring by the 15th. Also got some heavy boxes in for the burb you might wanna see.

I'll try to catch you sun 8/14.

Josh

kdrodworks316 · 09-16-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

Hey Jon,
I finally got ONE of those springs out for ya.... work has been hell and baby prep has been eating a lot of my time too. As long as KD keeps quiet that's the story I'm sticking with anyway.

60 is looking awesome. I'm out of the zoo all next week 8/7-8/11 for work but I'll pop that other spring by the 15th. Also got some heavy boxes in for the burb you might wanna see.

I'll try to catch you sun 8/14.

Josh

thats a great story, I know nothing about that big box from PB in the garage...

Alan's Classic · 10-04-2008, 12:22 AM

Any more progress? Just keeping you on your toes.

Primered_69 · 09-14-2008, 11:30 PM

any new updates?

jonzcustomshop · 09-15-2008, 08:14 AM

slow going this month...
I have the top chut down 3 inches, and I have figured out where the cuts need to go to widen the roof , and retain the steel headliner.
the roof needs to be widened 3/4 of an inch to get the pillars to line up, and the windshield to fit.
I am taking lots of pics as I go, and hopefully when I am done , we will have a coherent how-to for chopping this year truck.

kizer · 09-15-2008, 11:17 AM

Man that thing is freaky looking. Its not my cup of tea, but then again a buddy down the road told me to sell my 65 and pick up a 70 so I know its all an acquired taste.

I say keep going man this is really cool doing it differently. The wife asked me what it was and I told her UH, I don't know. hahaha

I did see an article some where on the net talking about doing a 60's chop, but for the life of me I can't remember, but I will give it a looksee if it helps out at all.

jonzcustomshop · 10-04-2008, 05:28 AM

I've been procrastinating.... but I did set a goal to have the roof welded up by the time you visit for christmas,alan!

I did find, and get (they were 3 hrs away) 2 more 61 plymouth front fenders. The ones that I used were pretty shot, there was rust, dents, and old (rough) bodywork done to them. The pair I just got are not rusty, and will save me a ton of work around the headlights where the others were shot.
I also scored a pair of 61 ply. parklight lenses, which are not hard to find, just hard to find not $80+ a pair!
I also got the chrome trim I was missing on the left front fender, some 62 buick headlight rings (more custom work) some 57 buick roadmaster armrests (even more custom work) and 2 more red 62 buick taillight lenses-these will replace the clear backuplight lenses-
I also scored 2 deluxe 60-63 instrument clusters, one with an air guage!

Conundrum · 02-04-2009, 05:11 PM

Man this is cool!

Oregoon · 02-05-2009, 09:24 PM

That's a wild build! Hat's off for taking your vision and running with it. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Maybe you could keep the theme going and modify some old Plymouth valve covers for your SB chev?

jonzcustomshop · 02-07-2009, 07:27 AM

haha they would say: CHELYMOLET

joe231 · 02-07-2009, 09:41 AM

alright Jon, where are the updates

protrash64 · 03-22-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

alright jon, where are the updates

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jonzcustomshop · 02-07-2009, 01:31 PM

yeah.. about that... its been about 5 months with no progress. soon, soon I will get back on it.

Joey~AP · 02-07-2009, 08:25 PM

Again....

I hear crickets!

Get busy, Jon!

**Palf70Step** · 03-21-2009, 08:03 PM

Can't wait to see you get this one finished. Definitely a different approach!!

jonzcustomshop · 05-04-2009, 07:51 AM

!!

dieselarmy13 · 05-04-2009, 08:50 AM

You're a bigger tease than my high school girlfriend. Come on, man!

Alan's Classic · 05-04-2009, 10:09 AM

Jon, did you have to sandblast the rust off of your tools.

jonzcustomshop · 05-04-2009, 04:43 PM

its been a long winter!
I am getting quite a bit done now after about a 5 month break, and have been taking pics, I just want to post them all at once when the chop is done, so we will have a how-to put together in case anyone else wants dto do a chop on a knee-knocker.

Alan's Classic · 05-04-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

its been a long winter!
I am getting quite a bit done now after about a 5 month break, and have been taking pics, I just want to post them all at once when the chop is done, so we will have a how-to put together in case anyone else wants dto do a chop on a knee-knocker.

Gotta love the suspense.

joe231 · 05-04-2009, 08:18 PM

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Alan's Classic · 05-04-2009, 08:21 PM

Joe, are you going soft (get your mind out of the gutter) on us?

I guess I'll have to do it for you.

09-05-2008, 03:39 PM	#2
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: my radical 60 build I really need to get up there and see this __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

09-05-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: my radical 60 build Man this is a really crazy build. Lookin really good keep the pics coming __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

09-06-2008, 10:54 PM	#4
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: my radical 60 build Hey Jon, I finally got ONE of those springs out for ya.... work has been hell and baby prep has been eating a lot of my time too. As long as KD keeps quiet that's the story I'm sticking with anyway. 60 is looking awesome. I'm out of the zoo all next week 8/7-8/11 for work but I'll pop that other spring by the 15th. Also got some heavy boxes in for the burb you might wanna see. I'll try to catch you sun 8/14. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

10-04-2008, 12:22 AM	#6
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my radical 60 build Any more progress? Just keeping you on your toes. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-14-2008, 11:30 PM	#7
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: my radical 60 build any new updates? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

09-15-2008, 08:14 AM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: my radical 60 build slow going this month... I have the top chut down 3 inches, and I have figured out where the cuts need to go to widen the roof , and retain the steel headliner. the roof needs to be widened 3/4 of an inch to get the pillars to line up, and the windshield to fit. I am taking lots of pics as I go, and hopefully when I am done , we will have a coherent how-to for chopping this year truck.

09-15-2008, 11:17 AM	#9
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: my radical 60 build Man that thing is freaky looking. Its not my cup of tea, but then again a buddy down the road told me to sell my 65 and pick up a 70 so I know its all an acquired taste. I say keep going man this is really cool doing it differently. The wife asked me what it was and I told her UH, I don't know. hahaha I did see an article some where on the net talking about doing a 60's chop, but for the life of me I can't remember, but I will give it a looksee if it helps out at all. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

10-04-2008, 05:28 AM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: my radical 60 build I've been procrastinating.... but I did set a goal to have the roof welded up by the time you visit for christmas,alan! I did find, and get (they were 3 hrs away) 2 more 61 plymouth front fenders. The ones that I used were pretty shot, there was rust, dents, and old (rough) bodywork done to them. The pair I just got are not rusty, and will save me a ton of work around the headlights where the others were shot. I also scored a pair of 61 ply. parklight lenses, which are not hard to find, just hard to find not $80+ a pair! I also got the chrome trim I was missing on the left front fender, some 62 buick headlight rings (more custom work) some 57 buick roadmaster armrests (even more custom work) and 2 more red 62 buick taillight lenses-these will replace the clear backuplight lenses- I also scored 2 deluxe 60-63 instrument clusters, one with an air guage!

02-04-2009, 05:11 PM	#11
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: my radical 60 build Man this is cool! __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

02-05-2009, 09:24 PM	#12
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: my radical 60 build That's a wild build! Hat's off for taking your vision and running with it. Looking forward to seeing it come together. Maybe you could keep the theme going and modify some old Plymouth valve covers for your SB chev?

02-07-2009, 07:27 AM	#13
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: my radical 60 build haha they would say: CHELYMOLET

02-07-2009, 09:41 AM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: my radical 60 build alright Jon, where are the updates __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-07-2009, 01:31 PM	#16
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: my radical 60 build yeah.. about that... its been about 5 months with no progress. soon, soon I will get back on it.

02-07-2009, 08:25 PM	#17
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: my radical 60 build Again.... I hear crickets! Get busy, Jon! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

03-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: my radical 60 build Can't wait to see you get this one finished. Definitely a different approach!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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05-04-2009, 07:51 AM	#19
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05-04-2009, 08:50 AM	#20
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: my radical 60 build You're a bigger tease than my high school girlfriend. Come on, man! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

05-04-2009, 10:09 AM	#21
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my radical 60 build Jon, did you have to sandblast the rust off of your tools. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-04-2009, 04:43 PM	#22
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: my radical 60 build its been a long winter! I am getting quite a bit done now after about a 5 month break, and have been taking pics, I just want to post them all at once when the chop is done, so we will have a how-to put together in case anyone else wants dto do a chop on a knee-knocker.

05-04-2009, 08:18 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: my radical 60 build __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#25
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my radical 60 build Joe, are you going soft (get your mind out of the gutter) on us? I guess I'll have to do it for you. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker" Last edited by Alan's Classic; 05-04-2009 at 08:22 PM.

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