first time roof chop?

[bigchalk]

looking for some advice on taking 2-3 inches out of the top on my 85 c-10. I am no expert when it comes to working metal. I'd say my skills are average. How difficult is this to do? Any help and advice is greatly. Appreciated.
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[texasfunk]

It is very difficult if you don't know what your doing...
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[80SPORT]

I would suggest getting an old cab to practice on ;your first one will be hard to keep square and level.
And then there is trying to get the doors to fit.
And cut and fit the glass.

No reason why you cant do it;but I would not want to chop the roof on my good truck as a first time project;you may run aground and end up scrapping the truck or having to get another cab.

[rustyrodknocker]

well I'm just another non expert. but i have been a welder/ fabricator for over 15 years. I replaced the entire roof on my burb last year. it was somewhat of a pain. I learned that no amount of expierience in general fab equals what guys that specialize in chopping up cars have. its a different thing. I most certainly would not chop my cab. I would chop a cab. Then when you got it dialed. Its just a cab swap. I would personally start with two spare cabs. Due to the increase in roof length. The windshield of a square body lays at almost 45deg. this combined with the flat roof and a vertical drop . make a near perfect, equal leg right triangle. So each inch down would be an inch gained in roof length. 3 in. down. therefore 3in. forward. this is why i would use two cabs.the front roof of one and the rear roof of another. letting the two overlap in the center, with some trim. then scribe the cut line. the other option is to lay the windshield back. I think that looks terrible.

[bigblock73]

This might help some

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/exterior/chop_top.htm

[81ratrodc10]

Nice real simply laid out good post
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[andrewmp6]

Just wait tell you price having glass made for it you'll change your mind.

[dv8customs]

If you feel your skills are average then you may want to pass on this one.

I chopped the top on mine 2". I think it is just the right amount. All stock glass except the windshield and they aren't too expensive to cut.

Not sure what page it starts on but you can find some photos in my build thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324997

[bigchalk]

Thanks everyone great advice and great information. Still on the fence about the project. Have to get some work done on the ok ladies 56 first or I'll be stuck doing my own laundry. If i do it I'll document and post it.
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[WarBeard]

I have never seen one that looked good in the end.....These trucks dont look good chopped.

[85c10tx]

x2

[bigchalk]

I would agree with you when it comes to the ones that are chopped 6 inch or more. Ol' boy here in town has one with just a couple taken out and looks good.
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[kmfb]

there is a guy up in Roseburg, Or with an old school stepper thats been chopped liked 6in. Not a fan.

[texasfunk]

6 inches....no....1-2....looks sweet...
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[dv8customs]

Originally Posted by motomech

I have never seen one that looked good in the end.....These trucks dont look good chopped.

Originally Posted by 85c10tx

x2

Really? I think a little off the top makes them look just right

[85c10tx]

how much does your have off the top, i never knew it wa
s chopped

[ELMER MUD]

i chopped my blazer 4'' it wasnt that bad but its just a mud racer so i didnt haft to worry about glass i used lexan. if i knew anything about body work it would look alot better but i do get alot people who stair at it for a min and ask is that thing chopped? but i think u can go to far with the chop and it just looks wierd i think. i think you should just go for it x3 on finding another cab to chop.

[dv8customs]

Originally Posted by 85c10tx

how much does your have off the top, i never knew it wa
s chopped

2-1/4"

If you never noticed then I did my job

[jitteryguy]

Originally Posted by dv8customs

2-1/4"

If you never noticed then I did my job

you did your job well indeed, if you had not document'd the biuld online most folk's would never realize how work you have in that truck.

[76stepside]

Just a little and only a little! That 2 1/4" looks perfect!

[85c10tx]

i need to stop flying through the build threads. but i was wrong u did a great job and alll the rest of the fabrication on your build is top notch i be on both forums.

[nekkidhillbilly]

Originally Posted by motomech

I have never seen one that looked good in the end.....These trucks dont look good chopped.

i feel that way about anything chopped and as for the 2 inch deal if people cant tell whats the point of that.

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

i feel that way about anything chopped and as for the 2 inch deal if people cant tell whats the point of that.

Because if you can make a vehicle look better without most people actually knowing why...then the modification worked flawlessly.

[nekkidhillbilly]

well i dont think it looks any better but each his own

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Because if you can make a vehicle look better without most people actually knowing why...then the modification worked flawlessly.

Plus it makes you stand out in a crowd of trucks that look the same!
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