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bubbletop1961 · 06-04-2009, 10:04 PM

This all started as something I just couldn't pass up. A 71 cab that had been chopped about 4" in the 80's. And now in bad shape with lots of rust in the floors. And the right kind of price. So here we go, I couldn'ty possibily screw this up right?
The cab came with a front clip. So I found a frame, some bed sides. First I channelled the cab around the frame. Then installed drop sindles with 3"/5" drop springs. Its close to my goal of 4" off the ground. In the pics, Its 5.5". But thats with no doors, front clip and bed sides. And goofy truck tires. I think it will be lower.

This build is supposed to be a budget build. I want to do everything myself. I want it to look as old school as i can. Always wanted to try a old custom. Cut something up and put it back together.

heidesign · 06-04-2009, 10:12 PM

Well,

Thats low alright.

Will be interested in seeing you seat setup, and leg room might be an issue, unless your an amputee like me.

So, whats next?

I figured its a free bee so far, or cheap enough. I got a rust bucket cab, i plan on cutting up too.

Bill

bubbletop1961 · 06-06-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by heidesign

Well,

So, whats next?

Bill

Lot of work on the drip rails. They're alot more work there than I thought. Also need to finish the driver side floor. Mount the bed sides. mock up front clip, Im sure the rad support will need some creative cutting also. Just trying to get it mocked up so I can break it back down. Alot of slow work. But fun.

63 & 64 Bowties · 06-06-2009, 06:38 AM

What are your plans for a windshield? I'd say that's gonna be your BIGGEST challenge. I see a lot of rat rod guys do chops without thinking about what to do with the windshield, then when they find out what a job it is, they sell their unfinished project.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-06-2009, 10:12 AM

Are you going to leave it a longbed or chop it down to a shorty?

bubbletop1961 · 06-06-2009, 04:03 PM

63&64, I already have a windshield for it, And its already for sale. I enjoy the metal work and mock up. I would like to sell it as a roller and let someone else finish it how ever they like.
67 redneck, It is going to be a long bed, long and low. Thats the plan.

bubbletop1961 · 06-23-2009, 06:00 PM

A little bit of progress on the drip rails, and mock up with doors and front clip. Drips went pretty smooth fom about 3-4 inches away from a pillar. and into the middle top windshield. a little more work around the pillars.

Frizzle Fry · 06-23-2009, 06:42 PM

409?

bubbletop1961 · 06-23-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

409?

348, its what Id like to put in it. it bolts right in but the low perf exh manifolds will not work. Ill get around that.

Skirkpat · 06-23-2009, 07:07 PM

Tri-Power?

oops a little late

**GR8-68** · 06-24-2009, 04:38 AM

WOW! this shpuld be an interesting build , but fine job on the fabrication so far

OARNGESI · 06-25-2009, 04:23 PM

What radiator are you gona use

bubbletop1961 · 06-25-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

WOW! this shpuld be an interesting build , but fine job on the fabrication so far

Thanks, just want to learn and try something new. Would love to change my job direction, Ive always wanted to work in an old school custom shop. Got to learn somehow.

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

What radiator are you gona use

NOt ssure what to do about that, Going to be really tight on space right there. Could drop the frame horns or lay the radiator back like a corvette. Havent put to much into it yet. But thats what make this stuff fun is the challenge.

bubbletop1961 · 08-05-2009, 11:35 PM

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06-04-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	WTF 71 chop This all started as something I just couldn't pass up. A 71 cab that had been chopped about 4" in the 80's. And now in bad shape with lots of rust in the floors. And the right kind of price. So here we go, I couldn'ty possibily screw this up right? The cab came with a front clip. So I found a frame, some bed sides. First I channelled the cab around the frame. Then installed drop sindles with 3"/5" drop springs. Its close to my goal of 4" off the ground. In the pics, Its 5.5". But thats with no doors, front clip and bed sides. And goofy truck tires. I think it will be lower. This build is supposed to be a budget build. I want to do everything myself. I want it to look as old school as i can. Always wanted to try a old custom. Cut something up and put it back together. Attached Images __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067 Last edited by redneckgirl; 06-04-2009 at 11:32 PM. Reason: spelling

06-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: WTF 71 chop Well, Thats low alright. Will be interested in seeing you seat setup, and leg room might be an issue, unless your an amputee like me. So, whats next? I figured its a free bee so far, or cheap enough. I got a rust bucket cab, i plan on cutting up too. Bill

06-06-2009, 06:38 AM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: WTF 71 chop What are your plans for a windshield? I'd say that's gonna be your BIGGEST challenge. I see a lot of rat rod guys do chops without thinking about what to do with the windshield, then when they find out what a job it is, they sell their unfinished project. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

06-06-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
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06-06-2009, 04:03 PM	#6
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	Re: WTF 71 chop 63&64, I already have a windshield for it, And its already for sale. I enjoy the metal work and mock up. I would like to sell it as a roller and let someone else finish it how ever they like. 67 redneck, It is going to be a long bed, long and low. Thats the plan. __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067

06-23-2009, 06:00 PM	#7
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	Re: WTF 71 chop A little bit of progress on the drip rails, and mock up with doors and front clip. Drips went pretty smooth fom about 3-4 inches away from a pillar. and into the middle top windshield. a little more work around the pillars. Attached Images __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067

06-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: WTF 71 chop 409?

06-23-2009, 07:07 PM	#10
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: WTF 71 chop Tri-Power? oops a little late Last edited by Skirkpat; 06-23-2009 at 07:07 PM.

06-24-2009, 04:38 AM	#11
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: WTF 71 chop WOW! this shpuld be an interesting build , but fine job on the fabrication so far

06-25-2009, 04:23 PM	#12
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: WTF 71 chop What radiator are you gona use __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-05-2009, 11:35 PM	#14
bubbletop1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 28	Re: WTF 71 chop Please review the rules about buying and selling...that perk is reserved for subscribing members only. __________________ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=186313550 Current project is for sale. 4" chop, channelled, lowered 5", http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347067 Last edited by LONGHAIR; 08-06-2009 at 07:02 PM.



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