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eminentbass · 03-27-2002, 01:22 PM

I want to do a 2-3 inch chop on my 68 gmc Has any one done this where are the best places to do the splicesand how do a i get my angles perfect

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69 longhorn · 03-27-2002, 07:13 PM

I have chopped 3 3/4" on my longhorn,top is also tilted foward to help straighten out the line at the drip rail,& the windsheild is layed back. I would reccomend picking up a copy of HOW TO CHOP TOPS,writen by Tex Smith. You will find several examples on the 67-72,& also several different methods. In my chop,the rear pillars were cut at mid line on the window,& the pillars were leaned in(pie cut in the bottom of the rear window corner,& cut in the top corners to spread the pillar). The front was a lot more work,pillars were cut off at the top,& about 2/3 of the way down,& there were a couple cuts made to tilt back & in. Lots of work , but if you are patient,you can do the job. I would also reccomend having a spare top ,& a set of door tops for pcs......if you dont want to lay the sheild back,you will need them.

03-27-2002, 01:22 PM	#1
eminentbass Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: saskatoon saskatchewan Canada Posts: 38	help chop 68gmc I want to do a 2-3 inch chop on my 68 gmc Has any one done this where are the best places to do the splicesand how do a i get my angles perfect HELP __________________ 68 gmc 70 chev

03-27-2002, 07:13 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I have chopped 3 3/4" on my longhorn,top is also tilted foward to help straighten out the line at the drip rail,& the windsheild is layed back. I would reccomend picking up a copy of HOW TO CHOP TOPS,writen by Tex Smith. You will find several examples on the 67-72,& also several different methods. In my chop,the rear pillars were cut at mid line on the window,& the pillars were leaned in(pie cut in the bottom of the rear window corner,& cut in the top corners to spread the pillar). The front was a lot more work,pillars were cut off at the top,& about 2/3 of the way down,& there were a couple cuts made to tilt back & in. Lots of work , but if you are patient,you can do the job. I would also reccomend having a spare top ,& a set of door tops for pcs......if you dont want to lay the sheild back,you will need them. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn



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