Chop Tops ??? - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prostreetC-10 · 03-25-2013, 03:23 PM

Custom, different, personal, sometimes cool, sometimes bad-ass, taste, to get you to ask this question. lol

Some people love to have original restored trucks just like some people like original restored '32 Fords. I hate both. Let me rephrase.....I respect and admire both when going down the road but would NEVER own either. Tons of guys think a 600hp 496 in these trucks is flat stupid. I disagree. This is why the hot rod world spins in so many different direction. Original, race, pro-street, resto-mod, custom, rat rod/panita'd and on and on.

piecesparts · 03-25-2013, 03:24 PM

Thought, I drive a standard cab truck all of the time and I want something that is unique and different. The chop top is a low-slung look that has a taste of the early rodders era and there will be many that do not like it, however if done right you cannot walk away from it until you look it all over. Even the most critical person has to look twice. You know you will.

SCHRUMGMC · 03-25-2013, 03:39 PM

If you Chop Top a Truck, is there any possible way to Restore the Cab back ?

I am a Original and Patina type of guy

prostreetC-10 · 03-25-2013, 03:59 PM

If it is made of metal, ANYTHING can be done!!! Would be far easier though to sell the chopped cab for $$$ and buy a different original cab.

SCHRUMGMC · 03-25-2013, 04:08 PM

Well I guess everyone has their Opinion, But I will never buy or do a Chop Top

YBNORML · 03-25-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Can someone explain to me, whats the purpose of Chop Tops ?..I like having a original looking truck, still can't get a grip on the purpose

In the end it comes down to whatever makes you smile. You have stated that you prefer original trucks to modified, nothing wrong with that. There are lots that feel the other way. As far as I am concerned, I don't care what's been done to a truck. Anything is better than sitting in a field or barn not being used and rotting away.

Would I own a chopped truck? Probably not, I'm 6-4" and a stock cab is tight enough. Do I like to look at what others come up with? Heck yeah!
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SCHRUMGMC · 03-25-2013, 04:18 PM

Haha yeah, I am about 6"1 so its getting there

Tinkermc · 03-25-2013, 07:54 PM

Man, if you started with pic #1 and ended up with patina and original look shown in pic #2 you have worked your azz off and my hat is off to you and your skill level.

casey g · 03-26-2013, 09:12 PM

my dads truck as of now.

Sicklajoie · 03-26-2013, 09:18 PM

IMO why would you mess with the perfect body style? 67-72 are timeless!
I hate putting up the hood of my truck at car shows because it takes away from the beautifull lines of the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-26-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

IMO why would you mess with the perfect body style? 67-72 are timeless!
I hate putting up the hood of my truck at car shows because it takes away from the beautifull lines of the truck.

I'd open my hood because I've put a lot of time in that area, and there are millions of smooth body lined 67-72's around.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-26-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by casey g

my dads truck as of now.

Casey, this truck is bad azz!

SCHRUMGMC · 03-26-2013, 10:42 PM

Doesnt look bad man..I respect that Chop Top

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-27-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Doesnt look bad man..I respect that Chop Top

Me, too.

Cool neighborhood.

SCHRUMGMC · 03-27-2013, 12:20 AM

Only thing I wonder is whats with the Different color Hood and Fenders ?

nibs · 03-29-2013, 04:12 AM

ok, I think I found the best looking chop...

Sicklajoie · 03-29-2013, 02:03 PM

Not a big fan of them but they don't get much better than this!

prostreetC-10 · 03-29-2013, 02:32 PM

Nibs.....is that a real truck? That thing looks chopped, sectioned, shortened, narrowed....what else am I missing??

SCHRUMGMC · 03-29-2013, 06:10 PM

That blue truck makes me hate Chops even more

prostreetC-10 · 03-29-2013, 07:03 PM

This is where the personal taste comes in. Sicklajoie likes it but I think it looks like a big fat dude with a tiny heads. lol No wrong answer though. Just taste. The black truck is sick in my opinion. I love the chop and the slant forward of the back window. There is actually a ton of stuff done to it.

tommys72 · 03-29-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

That blue truck makes me hate Chops even more

I agree...and the black one, although, has a ton of work done, is horrendous.....leave these body style trucks stock.....the one in raw steel looks good, but its still a chop which I don't like.....all this has been my 2 pennies, that's all.....
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SCHRUMGMC · 03-29-2013, 08:28 PM

Seeing all these chop tops honestly make me weep for these trucks..Just leave them alone..To me it looks like Trash

Tinkermc · 03-29-2013, 08:59 PM

the black 1 also has the rear canted forward.

nibs · 03-30-2013, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Nibs.....is that a real truck? That thing looks chopped, sectioned, shortened, narrowed....what else am I missing??

It sure is! Its name is BeatleJudes, built by Siscos Fab
They also tilted the back of the bed forward to match the cab... I think it looks stellar! But again, its all personal opinion.

**Ironangel** · 03-30-2013, 06:40 AM

That one was done right! Awesome looking truck Nibs...

03-25-2013, 03:23 PM	#76
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Chop Tops ??? Custom, different, personal, sometimes cool, sometimes bad-ass, taste, to get you to ask this question. lol Some people love to have original restored trucks just like some people like original restored '32 Fords. I hate both. Let me rephrase.....I respect and admire both when going down the road but would NEVER own either. Tons of guys think a 600hp 496 in these trucks is flat stupid. I disagree. This is why the hot rod world spins in so many different direction. Original, race, pro-street, resto-mod, custom, rat rod/panita'd and on and on. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

03-25-2013, 03:24 PM	#77
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Chop Tops ??? Thought, I drive a standard cab truck all of the time and I want something that is unique and different. The chop top is a low-slung look that has a taste of the early rodders era and there will be many that do not like it, however if done right you cannot walk away from it until you look it all over. Even the most critical person has to look twice. You know you will. __________________ Frank

03-25-2013, 03:39 PM	#78
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? If you Chop Top a Truck, is there any possible way to Restore the Cab back ? I am a Original and Patina type of guy __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-25-2013, 03:59 PM	#79
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Chop Tops ??? If it is made of metal, ANYTHING can be done!!! Would be far easier though to sell the chopped cab for $$$ and buy a different original cab. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

03-25-2013, 04:08 PM	#80
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? Well I guess everyone has their Opinion, But I will never buy or do a Chop Top __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-25-2013, 04:18 PM	#82
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? Haha yeah, I am about 6"1 so its getting there __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-25-2013, 07:54 PM	#83
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Chop Tops ??? Man, if you started with pic #1 and ended up with patina and original look shown in pic #2 you have worked your azz off and my hat is off to you and your skill level.

03-26-2013, 09:12 PM	#84
casey g Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene ID Posts: 509	Re: Chop Tops ??? my dads truck as of now.

03-26-2013, 09:18 PM	#85
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: Chop Tops ??? IMO why would you mess with the perfect body style? 67-72 are timeless! I hate putting up the hood of my truck at car shows because it takes away from the beautifull lines of the truck. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-26-2013, 10:42 PM	#88
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? Doesnt look bad man..I respect that Chop Top __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-27-2013, 12:20 AM	#90
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? Only thing I wonder is whats with the Different color Hood and Fenders ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-29-2013, 04:12 AM	#91
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Chop Tops ??? ok, I think I found the best looking chop... __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-29-2013, 02:03 PM	#92
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: Chop Tops ??? Not a big fan of them but they don't get much better than this! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-29-2013, 02:32 PM	#93
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Chop Tops ??? Nibs.....is that a real truck? That thing looks chopped, sectioned, shortened, narrowed....what else am I missing?? __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

03-29-2013, 06:10 PM	#94
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? That blue truck makes me hate Chops even more __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100



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03-29-2013, 07:03 PM	#95
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Chop Tops ??? This is where the personal taste comes in. Sicklajoie likes it but I think it looks like a big fat dude with a tiny heads. lol No wrong answer though. Just taste. The black truck is sick in my opinion. I love the chop and the slant forward of the back window. There is actually a ton of stuff done to it. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

03-29-2013, 08:28 PM	#97
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Chop Tops ??? Seeing all these chop tops honestly make me weep for these trucks..Just leave them alone..To me it looks like Trash __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

03-29-2013, 08:59 PM	#98
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Chop Tops ??? the black 1 also has the rear canted forward.

03-30-2013, 06:40 AM	#100
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Chop Tops ??? That one was done right! Awesome looking truck Nibs... __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

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