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Laz · 02-02-2010, 02:59 AM

I have a 66 pickup that I plan on doing extensive work on soon, and I was toying with the notion of chopping the top. However, that is a big risk to take, so I am curious if anybody has any pictures of 60-66 trucks with a chopped top so that I can get some reference pictures.

MXmaniac · 02-02-2010, 03:48 AM

I remember seeing a picture of one that looked incredible, but I've searched and searched and haven't been able to find it again. It was a '64-'66 with a mild chop, maybe 2-3", but the rest of the truck looked quite stock. It was a beige color with all the trim and moulding. Lowered just a little bit and had 15" steelies. Maybe someone knows the one I'm talking about. It was very tastefully done and in my opinion looked just right.

*LILRED66* · 02-02-2010, 05:23 AM

I have seen several that have been chopped, but not finished...either they ran out of money, time or ambition. Some noted that they were not able to find a source for a custom windshield, that was affordable, so they abandoned the project. Chopping the top on one of these trucks also creates some unique issues with the doors, due to the vent window assemblies. Before doing this modification, I would carefully consider all the variables and the other systems that are affected, to ensure you have the time, knowledge, tools, resources and money to see it through, otherwise, you will have turned a perfectly good truck into a useless project, if you are not able to finish it.

The popularity of chopping is not nearly as mainstream now as it was several years ago, so in the unlikely event you have to sell your finished truck or as a project, you may diminish the value and narrow your buyers. These are just a few things to keep in mind, when tackling such a big task. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

sanford66 · 02-02-2010, 06:06 AM

Are you driving the truck or is it a complete project? This mod is going to require some skill and hard work. Lil red has some good things to think about. Do you drive the truck now, do u have the tools or resources to do this?? Joseph

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-02-2010, 08:56 AM

I've never done one, but from everything I've seen/read, glass is the biggest challenge by far. I've seen a car done where they actually lowered the windshield into the engine bay so that the cowl vent (or the hood in the case of this car) hides the lower part of the glass (don't know if that makes sense, guess you'd have to see it.)

0331grunt · 02-02-2010, 09:00 AM

Maybe put a rake into the windshield, use the stock glass, make the doors a one piece glass.. I don't know a bunch about the particular years, but I guess anything is possible with the right tools and of course ambition... Good luck! (just my $0.02 worth

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*lakeroadster* · 02-02-2010, 09:20 AM

I like the look also of a mild chop. For our trucks though I think 3 inches is the max that can be done without ruining the entire look of the truck.

The first picture, IMHO, this truck has too much of a chop, making it look a bit cartoonish. (the modified front wheel wells don't help either)

The second picture is a sketch where a mild chop is shown... sometimes less is more.

The thrid picture is a mild chop on a 63....

The key is to use a cut down "stock" windshield as a template during the chopping process. Don't plan on buying a custom made windshield, it will cost thousands of dollars.

I know this because I had a friend that chopped a 70-1/2 Camaro and did a beautiful job. When it came time to buy the front windshield it was $3,000!

Thats why typically the pillars are cut and the roof is widened and lengthened so that it matches the original pillar locations. This allows the stock angle of the pillars to remain the same, thus the stock glass works once it too is chopped (which is also by no means an easy task).

protrash64 · 02-02-2010, 09:59 AM

I agree with lakeroadsters' comments. I actually prefer 60-66 unchopped. However, with that being said I have seen a couple trucks with very mild chops that looked nice. I just seems like a ton of work to do something that mild. IMO the height of the cab balances/offsets the look of the body somehow.

If anybody has pics post 'em up!!! I enjoy looking!!

62gmc910 · 02-02-2010, 11:04 AM

Been there done the metal work and if you want the lines to flow there are a pile of cuts the windshield is a real problem the wrap we found to be near impossible to get a window for (back in the 80s) I don't have a pic on this computer, post back if you want more

REDSOX04 · 02-02-2010, 03:11 PM

I Just chopped my 65 2.5" and love the new look, well what i can see of it. I paper chopped it 10 times before I went with 2.5". This was my first chop also, not really much different then doing any fabrication job. this needs to move over here, that needs to go there.... If you have any metal work experience and you got the ambition, I say go for it. The windshield is an issue but what I did is cut the front of the cab top and moved it forward after it was chopped. this kept the same angles as unchopped and I'll just have to have a glass cutter cut the original window to fit. if you chop and layback your windshield, that's when you run into a completely custom piece of glass that has to be made. I'm by no means an expert, I just live by the motto "what one man can do .. another can do" from the movie the EDGE..
And o yea i made it a big window while i was at it.

REDSOX04 · 02-02-2010, 03:16 PM

back window

jonzcustomshop · 02-02-2010, 03:50 PM

I chopped my 60, check out the posts toward the end of the build in my sig\/
456 windshield will be much easier to cut than a 60-63.
here are some other pics....

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jonzcustomshop · 02-02-2010, 04:37 PM

these aren't likely to see glass anytime soon..

jonzcustomshop · 02-02-2010, 04:43 PM

more that aren't lik ly to see real glass, due to the cab being narrowed, or, in the case of the gray one the windshield angle being compromised...
the last shows just a chop to the front pillars-angle

jonzcustomshop · 02-02-2010, 04:51 PM

this one shows why it is extra important to measure things right.
when you are taking vertical measurements on an angled plane, the angle will be longer than the vertical. this one ended up with a lower back than the front due to this.
on mine I took measurements from the drip rail to the bottom of the window front and back to make syre it was 3 inches lower on each end.

19GMC63 · 02-02-2010, 06:01 PM

There's just something about a mild chopped stepside... I don't know if it's the proportions, but it just looks perfect. That checkerboard roofed stepside is a good example.
I need to learn how to use my mig.

Just noticed the stepside taillights in the post above...

*lakeroadster* · 02-02-2010, 06:29 PM

jonzcustomshop you da man. The motherload of chopped top photos! Thanks...

This one is very nice! Just enough chop to rock!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-02-2010, 06:55 PM

A few here:
Any chopped 1960-1963 Chevy/Trucks on here?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320540

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67vetteal · 02-02-2010, 07:23 PM

I'm an Ole School guy at 64 Years of age. When we Chop a Top we do our own windshield fabrications. If you plan ahead you can manufacture your old windshield to the new contour by use of a sandblaster. Cover the area that will be saved with duct tape. Remove the unwanted glass with a sand blaster. It works well. Al W.

02-02-2010, 02:59 AM	#1
Laz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Del Rio, TX Posts: 47	Chopped tops? I have a 66 pickup that I plan on doing extensive work on soon, and I was toying with the notion of chopping the top. However, that is a big risk to take, so I am curious if anybody has any pictures of 60-66 trucks with a chopped top so that I can get some reference pictures.

02-02-2010, 03:48 AM	#2
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: Chopped tops? I remember seeing a picture of one that looked incredible, but I've searched and searched and haven't been able to find it again. It was a '64-'66 with a mild chop, maybe 2-3", but the rest of the truck looked quite stock. It was a beige color with all the trim and moulding. Lowered just a little bit and had 15" steelies. Maybe someone knows the one I'm talking about. It was very tastefully done and in my opinion looked just right. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 Frd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle. Last edited by MXmaniac; 02-02-2010 at 03:48 AM.*

02-02-2010, 05:23 AM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Chopped tops? I have seen several that have been chopped, but not finished...either they ran out of money, time or ambition. Some noted that they were not able to find a source for a custom windshield, that was affordable, so they abandoned the project. Chopping the top on one of these trucks also creates some unique issues with the doors, due to the vent window assemblies. Before doing this modification, I would carefully consider all the variables and the other systems that are affected, to ensure you have the time, knowledge, tools, resources and money to see it through, otherwise, you will have turned a perfectly good truck into a useless project, if you are not able to finish it. The popularity of chopping is not nearly as mainstream now as it was several years ago, so in the unlikely event you have to sell your finished truck or as a project, you may diminish the value and narrow your buyers. These are just a few things to keep in mind, when tackling such a big task. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

02-02-2010, 06:06 AM	#4
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Chopped tops? Are you driving the truck or is it a complete project? This mod is going to require some skill and hard work. Lil red has some good things to think about. Do you drive the truck now, do u have the tools or resources to do this?? Joseph

02-02-2010, 08:56 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Chopped tops? I've never done one, but from everything I've seen/read, glass is the biggest challenge by far. I've seen a car done where they actually lowered the windshield into the engine bay so that the cowl vent (or the hood in the case of this car) hides the lower part of the glass (don't know if that makes sense, guess you'd have to see it.) __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 02-02-2010 at 08:56 AM. Reason: spelling

02-02-2010, 09:00 AM	#6
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: Chopped tops? Maybe put a rake into the windshield, use the stock glass, make the doors a one piece glass.. I don't know a bunch about the particular years, but I guess anything is possible with the right tools and of course ambition... Good luck! (just my $0.02 worth ) __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

02-02-2010, 09:20 AM	#7
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Chopped tops? I like the look also of a mild chop. For our trucks though I think 3 inches is the max that can be done without ruining the entire look of the truck. The first picture, IMHO, this truck has too much of a chop, making it look a bit cartoonish. (the modified front wheel wells don't help either) The second picture is a sketch where a mild chop is shown... sometimes less is more. The thrid picture is a mild chop on a 63.... The key is to use a cut down "stock" windshield as a template during the chopping process. Don't plan on buying a custom made windshield, it will cost thousands of dollars. I know this because I had a friend that chopped a 70-1/2 Camaro and did a beautiful job. When it came time to buy the front windshield it was $3,000! Thats why typically the pillars are cut and the roof is widened and lengthened so that it matches the original pillar locations. This allows the stock angle of the pillars to remain the same, thus the stock glass works once it too is chopped (which is also by no means an easy task). Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-02-2010 at 09:38 AM.

02-02-2010, 09:59 AM	#8
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Chopped tops? I agree with lakeroadsters' comments. I actually prefer 60-66 unchopped. However, with that being said I have seen a couple trucks with very mild chops that looked nice. I just seems like a ton of work to do something that mild. IMO the height of the cab balances/offsets the look of the body somehow. If anybody has pics post 'em up!!! I enjoy looking!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-02-2010, 11:04 AM	#9
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: Chopped tops? Been there done the metal work and if you want the lines to flow there are a pile of cuts the windshield is a real problem the wrap we found to be near impossible to get a window for (back in the 80s) I don't have a pic on this computer, post back if you want more __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck)

02-02-2010, 03:11 PM	#10
REDSOX04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 11	Re: Chopped tops? I Just chopped my 65 2.5" and love the new look, well what i can see of it. I paper chopped it 10 times before I went with 2.5". This was my first chop also, not really much different then doing any fabrication job. this needs to move over here, that needs to go there.... If you have any metal work experience and you got the ambition, I say go for it. The windshield is an issue but what I did is cut the front of the cab top and moved it forward after it was chopped. this kept the same angles as unchopped and I'll just have to have a glass cutter cut the original window to fit. if you chop and layback your windshield, that's when you run into a completely custom piece of glass that has to be made. I'm by no means an expert, I just live by the motto "what one man can do .. another can do" from the movie the EDGE.. And o yea i made it a big window while i was at it. Attached Images

02-02-2010, 03:16 PM	#11
REDSOX04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 11	Re: Chopped tops? back window Attached Images

02-02-2010, 03:50 PM	#12
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Chopped tops? I chopped my 60, check out the posts toward the end of the build in my sig\/ 456 windshield will be much easier to cut than a 60-63. here are some other pics.... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-02-2010, 03:55 PM	#13
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02-02-2010, 04:00 PM	#14
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02-02-2010, 04:09 PM	#15
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02-02-2010, 04:16 PM	#16
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02-02-2010, 04:37 PM	#19
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Chopped tops? these aren't likely to see glass anytime soon.. Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#20
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Chopped tops? more that aren't lik ly to see real glass, due to the cab being narrowed, or, in the case of the gray one the windshield angle being compromised... the last shows just a chop to the front pillars-angle Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-02-2010, 04:51 PM	#21
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Chopped tops? this one shows why it is extra important to measure things right. when you are taking vertical measurements on an angled plane, the angle will be longer than the vertical. this one ended up with a lower back than the front due to this. on mine I took measurements from the drip rail to the bottom of the window front and back to make syre it was 3 inches lower on each end. Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-02-2010, 06:01 PM	#22
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Chopped tops? There's just something about a mild chopped stepside... I don't know if it's the proportions, but it just looks perfect. That checkerboard roofed stepside is a good example. I need to learn how to use my mig. Just noticed the stepside taillights in the post above... Last edited by 19GMC63; 02-02-2010 at 06:02 PM.

02-02-2010, 06:29 PM	#23
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Chopped tops? jonzcustomshop you da man. The motherload of chopped top photos! Thanks... This one is very nice! Just enough chop to rock! Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-02-2010 at 06:40 PM.

02-02-2010, 06:55 PM	#24
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02-02-2010, 07:23 PM	#25
67vetteal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: riverhead,new york Posts: 160	Re: Chopped tops? I'm an Ole School guy at 64 Years of age. When we Chop a Top we do our own windshield fabrications. If you plan ahead you can manufacture your old windshield to the new contour by use of a sandblaster. Cover the area that will be saved with duct tape. Remove the unwanted glass with a sand blaster. It works well. Al W.

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