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**rideblue00** · 08-25-2011, 09:28 PM

Execellent metalwork! Sweet color. Kinda Ole Skool. What kind of Tach do you have? How about a closeup pic if you have time.

Sweet

66Freak · 08-25-2011, 10:19 PM

Nice build... Like the color

**Captainfab** · 08-26-2011, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the pics of the chop

Just seems to me that there would be a lot of warpage welding across the middle of the roof like that. How did it go for you? Did you keep the inner roof metal also?

Looks good

lucifer · 08-26-2011, 06:32 AM

Captainfab No question about the warpage. I used a airhammer/torch with a round ended tool to stretch/shrink the panel back in shape. Never done it before but its not that big of a deal.

certainly used up some filler but both inner and outer look fine. Will get a shot of the inner roof today and post.

Thanks for the interest.

regards

dallas71 · 08-26-2011, 02:30 PM

what did you use for your AC Vents? They look awesome! I want to do mine like that

lucifer · 08-26-2011, 03:04 PM

AC vents came from Nostalgia Air Parts

1 888 977 8889

regards

smilts60 · 08-26-2011, 03:09 PM

Been wondering what these trucks looked like chopped. Great work on the chop. Love the color!
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lucifer · 08-26-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Thanks for the pics of the chop

Just seems to me that there would be a lot of warpage welding across the middle of the roof like that. How did it go for you? Did you keep the inner roof metal also?

Looks good

Here's a shot of the inner roof...note the center space is wider than the rest.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-26-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifer

Just started putting my 64 chop top back together and wanted opinions on the color.

Thanx

What flavor is that?
Yellow/Gold mix.
Looks like it has pearl in it!

lucifer · 08-26-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rideblue00

Execellent metalwork! Sweet color. Kinda Ole Skool. What kind of Tach do you have? How about a closeup pic if you have time.

Sweet

Hey rideblue00 Here's a shot of the SunPro mini tach I put inthe dash.

regards

lucifer · 08-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

What flavor is that?
Yellow/Gold mix.
Looks like it has pearl in it!

Are you ready for this....wait for it..........
2003 PT Cruiser Inca Gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!! used on the Prowler as well.

Its a close to Kandy as I have ever seen.

regards

Vernski · 08-26-2011, 07:24 PM

Hi Lucifer I'm curious what fitment problems did you run into with the tops of the doors?...Vernski

lucifer · 08-26-2011, 08:25 PM

Vernski

No issues really
As the top drops the tops of the doors need to be lengthened.

I used two rusted doors that I had laying around and cut the tops off them . I used those window frames along with the originals so I only had one seam to weld.

With the window frame cut on my original doors I put the doors back on chopped cab and used the tops off the rusted doors and fitted them to the existing cut frames.

Make any sense?

regards

Vernski · 08-26-2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifer

Vernski

No issues really
As the top drops the tops of the doors need to be lengthened.

I used two rusted doors that I had laying around and cut the tops off them . I used those window frames along with the originals so I only had one seam to weld.

With the window frame cut on my original doors I put the doors back on chopped cab and used the tops off the rusted doors and fitted them to the existing cut frames.

Make any sense?

regards

Yes I got the idea sounds like a good way to do it a pic would be cool though but if ya don't that's ok.Thanks for the response....Vernski

lucifer · 08-27-2011, 07:04 AM

Hope this helps. You can see the two different window frames in these shots.

regards

Vernski · 08-27-2011, 10:51 AM

As they say a pic is worth allot words thank you Lucifer,one last question how was the glass fitment? Love the color of your truck it's just stunning...Vernski

lucifer · 08-27-2011, 12:36 PM

I made a template and I am having one pc side glass made to eliminate the vent windows. Don't have them yet but I will post when they are in.

Here's an interior shot!!

regards

LostMy65 · 08-30-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifer

Are you ready for this....wait for it..........
2003 PT Cruiser Inca Gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!! used on the Prowler as well.

Its a close to Kandy as I have ever seen.

regards

I just saw a PT Cruiser today in that color.
It's a great color.
It looks beautiful in the sunshine.
You made a great choice.

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kpc01 · 08-30-2011, 10:46 PM

not to hijack the thread but where did you get the steering column? thats exactly what I want except column shift

lucifer · 08-31-2011, 11:34 AM

It's out of a mid eighties S10 and I modified the S10 bracket to fit the 64.

The wiring is pretty simple to mate up with the 64 , ignition, highbeams, signals and wipers.

good luck

08-25-2011, 09:28 PM	#26
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,860	Re: Want do you think? Execellent metalwork! Sweet color. Kinda Ole Skool. What kind of Tach do you have? How about a closeup pic if you have time. Sweet

08-25-2011, 10:19 PM	#27
66Freak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: katy,tx Posts: 19	Re: Want do you think? Nice build... Like the color __________________ 66 C-10 almost done 06 Burb

08-26-2011, 12:38 AM	#28
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Want do you think? Thanks for the pics of the chop Just seems to me that there would be a lot of warpage welding across the middle of the roof like that. How did it go for you? Did you keep the inner roof metal also? Looks good __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-26-2011, 06:32 AM	#29
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Want do you think? Captainfab No question about the warpage. I used a airhammer/torch with a round ended tool to stretch/shrink the panel back in shape. Never done it before but its not that big of a deal. certainly used up some filler but both inner and outer look fine. Will get a shot of the inner roof today and post. Thanks for the interest. regards __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally Last edited by lucifer; 08-26-2011 at 06:33 AM. Reason: spelling

08-26-2011, 02:30 PM	#30
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: Want do you think? what did you use for your AC Vents? They look awesome! I want to do mine like that __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

08-26-2011, 03:04 PM	#31
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Want do you think? AC vents came from Nostalgia Air Parts 1 888 977 8889 regards __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

08-26-2011, 03:09 PM	#32
smilts60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Big Spring Tx Posts: 127	Re: Want do you think? Been wondering what these trucks looked like chopped. Great work on the chop. Love the color! Posted via Mobile Device

08-26-2011, 07:24 PM	#37
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Want do you think? Hi Lucifer I'm curious what fitment problems did you run into with the tops of the doors?...Vernski

08-26-2011, 08:25 PM	#38
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Want do you think? Vernski No issues really As the top drops the tops of the doors need to be lengthened. I used two rusted doors that I had laying around and cut the tops off them . I used those window frames along with the originals so I only had one seam to weld. With the window frame cut on my original doors I put the doors back on chopped cab and used the tops off the rusted doors and fitted them to the existing cut frames. Make any sense? regards __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

08-27-2011, 07:04 AM	#40
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Want do you think? Hope this helps. You can see the two different window frames in these shots. regards Attached Images __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

08-27-2011, 10:51 AM	#41
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Want do you think? As they say a pic is worth allot words thank you Lucifer,one last question how was the glass fitment? Love the color of your truck it's just stunning...Vernski

08-27-2011, 12:36 PM	#42
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Want do you think? I made a template and I am having one pc side glass made to eliminate the vent windows. Don't have them yet but I will post when they are in. Here's an interior shot!! regards Attached Images __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

08-30-2011, 10:46 PM	#44
kpc01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX (Oak Point) Posts: 148	Re: Want do you think? not to hijack the thread but where did you get the steering column? thats exactly what I want except column shift

08-31-2011, 11:34 AM	#45
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Want do you think? It's out of a mid eighties S10 and I modified the S10 bracket to fit the 64. The wiring is pretty simple to mate up with the 64 , ignition, highbeams, signals and wipers. good luck __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally



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