[Project] "Fnlow69" PART II

[FnLow69]

UPDATE 9/5/2009

Well i removed the front and back windows and marked out the cuts for the chop 2" out back 3" up front....

Here are the pics of the marks let me know if ya think it might not work....(Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics)







Justin

[Inverter]

Does that mean it will have a rake to it,like XXL's or do you normally cut more in the front?

[FnLow69]

to my knowlege you cut more on trucks to prevent it from running uphill. thats what the book im using said.

[jlaird]

Originally Posted by FnLow69

to my knowlege you cut more on trucks to prevent it from running uphill. thats what the book im using said.

DONT DO IT

Are you sure about this? Usually trucks have a slight rake from the factory to compensate for loaded beds. Since yours is a custom lowered truck(I'm assuming your not going to build a rake into your stance), I would make the roof level with the floor.

[XXL]

Originally Posted by FnLow69

to my knowlege you cut more on trucks to prevent it from running uphill. thats what the book im using said.

A flat cut will look like it's running uphill. Getting at least 1/2 more out of the front is the way to go. One inch is better.

And, since you've got the saw out... how about cutting 5" and 6.5"? Go ahead... do it!!!

[FnLow69]

Originally Posted by XXL

A flat cut will look like it's running uphill. Getting at least 1/2 more out of the front is the way to go. One inch is better.

And, since you've got the saw out... how about cutting 5" and 6.5"? Go ahead... do it!!!

You know i was temped to cut 3" out of the back and 4" up front but i want it to be barely noticeable...so i hope to have it cut tomorrow, stay tuned....

Justin

[noonzor]

looking sweet man. maybe i missed where u said it, but what book are you using for the chop?

[FnLow69]

Originally Posted by noonzor

looking sweet man. maybe i missed where u said it, but what book are you using for the chop?

Im using "how to chop tops" by Tex Smith as a guideline... the inside of the cab i just mark were the easiest place to add the filler peices would be. hope it turns out.

justin

[Inverter]

Originally Posted by XXL

A flat cut will look like it's running uphill. Getting at least 1/2 more out of the front is the way to go. One inch is better.

Not to divert Justin's thread but,,The roof on your self proclaimed"Wallet Eater" looks to my eyes to have a forward rake. Is this true? It seems,to me, to almost look like the roof is bent down in the front.. Did you use the aforementioned method?

[XXL]

Originally Posted by Inverter

Not to divert Justin's thread but,,The roof on your self proclaimed"Wallet Eater" looks to my eyes to have a forward rake. Is this true? It seems,to me, to almost look like the roof is bent down in the front.. Did you use the aforementioned method?

Yes, there's a real rake in the roofline. In addition, the front glass has been raked back a couple of inches at the top.

[nuke1]

now that is LOW! gotta love it and just grab the saw and start cutting that roof, lets see it happen!

[FnLow69]

ya im stay about were i said, probly going to be 3-4 chop thou... im in the progress of chopping it now, the roof is off.... pictures soon

[FnLow69]

you would have to take 1/2 to 1 inch more out of the front

[Inverter]

Gotcha,,Im a little slow today..

[FnLow69]

Well heres a couple pictures of todays progress got it cut and half way tack up.........

Oop did i do that!



Who needs a roof anyways?



Mocked-up






More tomorrow!!!

Justin

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looking great.. Are you gonna cut the rear glass ore just move it down?

[noonzor]

looks good man, cant wait to see it done.

[FnLow69]

im going to have the glass cut down... hope to have it all tacked up today.

[67chevemall]

Originally Posted by FnLow69

im going to have the glass cut down... hope to have it all tacked up today.

Could always go with a small window cab look.....



Good job so far. Should be a one of a kind machine!

[jlaird]

holy crap. It takes b@lls to do that. I know when I was about to cut my firewall, I paced around the garage for a while trying to muster up the courage.

[kev2809]

wow, I don't have the balls to do some stuff like that lol. looks good though man, nice work

[FnLow69]

Originally Posted by jlaird

holy crap. It takes b@lls to do that. I know when I was about to cut my firewall, I paced around the garage for a while trying to muster up the courage.

Haha thanks, but i know the feeling ive been wanting to do this since i doored the truck...

Originally Posted by kev2809

wow, I don't have the balls to do some stuff like that lol. looks good though man, nice work

thank alot man, I will say so far its easier than i expected it to be.

[FnLow69]

well heres another update got the hole roof tack back on and started putting it back together...






I used the peice i cut out of the side of the door, for the gap above the door...

passanger side


driver side


and piecing back together the front above the windsheild. Im leaving the drip rail to retain a stock apperance, still more to do here (sorry for the blurry pic)...

(The piece of wood is supporting the four roof edges)

More progress later this week....

Justin

[nuke1]

Now that is looking better! right on brother that took a big set of kahones.

[Inverter]

Very nice,
Justin, Ive been following both threads on this truck,its gone through some serious mods. I think the (2" rear // 3" front) off the top will be the perfect amount.Subtle and in proportion.It already looks good.I think I need to get this book you speak of..
You young skilled guys make things look so easy.
You had said,probabley a 3/4?? Im guessing you went w/the original plan of 2/3...??