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Old 06-16-2013, 04:13 PM   #1
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to chop or not to chop

thinking of chopping the top on my 67 and would like to see some pics of some that have been chopped. if you got one lets see a pic and get the specs of the chop thanks
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Old 06-16-2013, 04:31 PM   #2
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Re: to chop or not to chop

Why would you want a truck that looks like everone else's? Darn right chop that top
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Old 06-16-2013, 05:12 PM   #3
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Re: to chop or not to chop

im choppin the top on my 1/4 mile 70 c10 down 6 inches
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Old 06-16-2013, 09:05 PM   #4
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Re: to chop or not to chop

Here are some LINKs for you...

Also thurmatt ...
to the forums and from Ohio.

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Old 06-16-2013, 10:16 PM   #5
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Re: to chop or not to chop

Of course there is more than one way to chop a top. Every time I see a really rust roof I think about it. Then I think how much time I would have it off vs the time and money to do the work.
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Old 06-16-2013, 10:44 PM   #6
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Re: to chop or not to chop

Thanks for the help guys I think I'm doing to leave it like it is . I really like the way the cab looks and the only chopped truck I like they added 4in in the roof of the cab to keep from giving to such of an angle. I font know that I'm ready to take on that kinda project yet being that this is doing to be my fifirst build. Thanks for the help. I'm sure I will have many more questions
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Old 06-17-2013, 02:49 AM   #7
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Why would you want a truck that looks like everone else's? Darn right chop that top
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Old 06-17-2013, 06:04 AM   #8
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Easiest way! Photochop it!
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Old 06-17-2013, 06:20 AM   #9
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Re: to chop or not to chop

I don't think these trucks look good with the roof chopped. I say don't chop it.
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Old 06-17-2013, 06:42 AM   #10
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Re: to chop or not to chop

scrapyards love these chopped top trucks
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Old 06-17-2013, 08:45 AM   #11
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Magwak.... if you ever do that, Im gonna have to come up there an ***** slap you.
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:11 AM   #12
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Re: to chop or not to chop

They look terrible chopped. I have never seen one that i even remotely liked.
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Old 06-17-2013, 11:26 AM   #13
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Old 06-17-2013, 01:40 PM   #14
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Re: to chop or not to chop

Don't do it. Just doesn't look right on these trucks.
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Old 06-17-2013, 02:15 PM   #15
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Don't do it. Just doesn't look right on these trucks.

You're right. Why mess with a good thing? Not that I would even if I *had* the money. But, it might be kind-of fun.

It'll never happen on my truck. Even a subtle change would be $$$$$$.
And I can't even afford paint.

Maybe if Chip Foose was the "chopper"?



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Old 06-17-2013, 03:24 PM   #17
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don't do it
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Chopping these trucks just ruins them IMNSHO
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way more bad chops than good ones out there imo
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You're right. Why mess with a good thing? Not that I would even if I *had* the money. But, it might be kind-of fun.

It'll never happen on my truck. Even a subtle change would be $$$$$$.
And I can't even afford paint.

Maybe if Chip Foose was the "chopper"?



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Damn you are good at that. Good photoshop skills.
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