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hgs_notes · 05-03-2008, 08:23 PM

I know there are some very nice suburban projects going on. Many have some major sheetmetal mods, like Hart Robs and Frizzles. But I've never seen one with a chopped top. I always thought the roof line was kinda high on these burbs and was wondering if anyone had pics or even photoshopped pics of burbs with a flatter roof or chopped top or any other roof line mods.

Frizzle Fry · 05-05-2008, 06:41 AM

I'm not on my home PC right now, but that green/silver one that was in the pics behind the tan/white crewcab had the dome chopped.

72 sub · 05-05-2008, 04:59 PM

Ya i have seen that green/silver one very nice the same guy owned the crew cab, There was one at Grant Custom's with lots of mods on it (chopped, dome chopped, flush glass etc.) it was at resolutions in tan primer a couple of years ago but i have never seen it finished . Anyone else see it or know where it went?

hgs_notes · 05-05-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 sub

Ya i have seen that green/silver one very nice the same guy owned the crew cab, There was one at Grant Custom's with lots of mods on it (chopped, dome chopped, flush glass etc.) it was at resolutions in tan primer a couple of years ago but i have never seen it finished . Anyone else see it or know where it went?

Sounds like exactly what I would like to see. I don't mind the taller body on the 4x4's, and even some 2wd's when the paint scheme minimalizes it. Otherwise, I like the flatter roofs of the trucks.

98L150 · 05-07-2008, 09:38 PM

here is the one i know of that Grant Kustoms was working on.

hgs_notes · 05-08-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 98L150

here is the one i know of that Grant Kustoms was working on.

That thing has a ton of mods. I'm not sure if they flattened the whole roof, or sloped it from the front. Looks like a little chop and they cut a couple inches from the bottom too. Very interesting.

72 sub · 05-08-2008, 04:19 AM

Thats the one i seen ,that thing is wicked. I think they chopped took the crown out of the roof , slanted the window back etc, etc, etc. Anyone know where it is now or if it was ever finished?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-18-2008, 05:06 PM

That this is cool wonder if it ever got finished?

*project 67 sub* · 04-01-2011, 06:09 PM

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here is the one i know of that Grant Kustoms was working on.

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does anyone know if this was ever finished, and does anybody have any more pics???

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-01-2011, 10:02 PM

I have not seen that burb finished..

*project 67 sub* · 04-01-2011, 11:48 PM

bump, anyone else??

leakyfawcett · 04-04-2011, 09:34 PM

I'd be interested in seeing more of a flat-top Suburban. Not an actual chop-top, but just flattening out the crown in the roof, so it's got a flat top more like later model Suburbans. The trick is the rear hatch or barn doors.

Anyone ever seen this done?

jbclassix · 04-04-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by leakyfawcett

I'd be interested in seeing more of a flat-top Suburban. Not an actual chop-top, but just flattening out the crown in the roof, so it's got a flat top more like later model Suburbans. The trick is the rear hatch or barn doors.

Anyone ever seen this done?

I plan on pancaking my roof and shaving the drip rails... on a 4X4

leakyfawcett · 04-05-2011, 05:17 AM

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I plan on pancaking my roof and shaving the drip rails... on a 4X4

Nice! So do you plan to use the roof off a donor vehicle? Any idea how you'll deal with the lift gate or barn door height? Looks to me like that's the biggest obstacle.

Definitely interested in following your progress on that.

jbclassix · 04-05-2011, 11:32 AM

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Nice! So do you plan to use the roof off a donor vehicle? Any idea how you'll deal with the lift gate or barn door height? Looks to me like that's the biggest obstacle.

Definitely interested in following your progress on that.

The link to my Burb build is below if you want to check it out, right now I am just working on the 4th door.

I will be using the original roof. I want to keep as much of the original metal as possible, so I will be doing relief cuts (similar to this)

As for the lift gate, I plan on doing a "chop" there. I think there is a slight ambulance look to the rear as stock. I will position the window where I think it looks best. I amateur photo-shopped a picture I pulled off eBay a few years ago. This is a 2wd, but I just wanted a profile pic to play with. I stretched the rear doors in the photo, but I don't want to do that any more. I may or may not do the kick-in on the rear...

jmedero · 08-10-2013, 05:20 PM

Here you go. 2 years later but whatever. Lol
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FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-10-2013, 07:49 PM

I wonder if they ever finished that burn..
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**70cst** · 08-11-2013, 06:32 PM

WOW ...looks like lots of $$$ went into that build

5150 · 08-27-2013, 07:32 PM

I love the guy showing us his underwear and crack in the second pic.

05-03-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Chopped top on a burb I know there are some very nice suburban projects going on. Many have some major sheetmetal mods, like Hart Robs and Frizzles. But I've never seen one with a chopped top. I always thought the roof line was kinda high on these burbs and was wondering if anyone had pics or even photoshopped pics of burbs with a flatter roof or chopped top or any other roof line mods. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-05-2008, 06:41 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Chopped top on a burb I'm not on my home PC right now, but that green/silver one that was in the pics behind the tan/white crewcab had the dome chopped.

05-05-2008, 04:59 PM	#3
72 sub Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver island b.c. canada Posts: 59	Re: Chopped top on a burb Ya i have seen that green/silver one very nice the same guy owned the crew cab, There was one at Grant Custom's with lots of mods on it (chopped, dome chopped, flush glass etc.) it was at resolutions in tan primer a couple of years ago but i have never seen it finished . Anyone else see it or know where it went? __________________ If you get lost, come back and tell me where you are. 72 Burb, 86 1 ton crew cab dually.

05-07-2008, 09:38 PM	#5
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: Chopped top on a burb here is the one i know of that Grant Kustoms was working on. Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

05-08-2008, 04:19 AM	#7
72 sub Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver island b.c. canada Posts: 59	Re: Chopped top on a burb Thats the one i seen ,that thing is wicked. I think they chopped took the crown out of the roof , slanted the window back etc, etc, etc. Anyone know where it is now or if it was ever finished? __________________ If you get lost, come back and tell me where you are. 72 Burb, 86 1 ton crew cab dually.

05-18-2008, 05:06 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Chopped top on a burb That this is cool wonder if it ever got finished? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-01-2011, 10:02 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Chopped top on a burb I have not seen that burb finished.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-01-2011, 11:48 PM	#11
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Chopped top on a burb bump, anyone else??

04-04-2011, 09:34 PM	#12
leakyfawcett Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Peters, MO Posts: 60	Re: Chopped top on a burb I'd be interested in seeing more of a flat-top Suburban. Not an actual chop-top, but just flattening out the crown in the roof, so it's got a flat top more like later model Suburbans. The trick is the rear hatch or barn doors. Anyone ever seen this done? __________________ James ---------- 1971 Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 www.1971chevysuburban.com

08-10-2013, 05:20 PM	#16
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Chopped top on a burb Here you go. 2 years later but whatever. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

08-10-2013, 07:49 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Chopped top on a burb I wonder if they ever finished that burn.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-11-2013, 06:32 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Chopped top on a burb WOW ...looks like lots of $$$ went into that build __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-27-2013, 07:32 PM	#19
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Chopped top on a burb I love the guy showing us his underwear and crack in the second pic. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4



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