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TEXAS 68 · 11-17-2003, 12:01 AM

I have some major drip rail damage and thought of just replacing top and wondered what everyone thinks and if there are any old threads on this??

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-17-2003, 12:09 AM

I think that wes at classic heartbeat or one of the other vendor's was selling reproduction drip rail's that could also be an option..

ZOOMY · 11-17-2003, 12:10 AM

I've also been wanting to chop a top on one of my C10's. I want one radical truck & my idea ia a top chop, big block, dropped chassis, custom tailgate & taillights.....this is all on stepside....I helped out on a chopped 51 Merc years ago so I know it's not easy...........Zoomy

TEXAS 68 · 11-17-2003, 12:11 AM

i already checked on that but it has door jamb damage also and i found a roof section for the same price

TEXAS 68 · 11-17-2003, 12:15 AM

i wasn't looking for a radacail look but figured if i had to cut the roof i might try it if not to diff.

griesel72 · 11-17-2003, 12:47 AM

You'd better watch out Zoomy, CPNE will be all over you for talking like that

walker · 11-17-2003, 12:54 AM

Think about it like this. If you are going to cut the top off to replace it anyway, try out your chop top ideas on the old top first. If you junk it it was already bad, if it works out get your new top and cut the posts, section it and have fun.

*Shane* · 11-17-2003, 01:49 AM

chop it ... it's a pick-up truck, not some super-rare "only 4 of them made" Corvette

Longhorn Man · 11-17-2003, 01:58 AM

They made more than 4 trucks? WOAH!!!!

jugernot · 11-17-2003, 02:37 AM

I like the stock look, repair it don't chop it.

Injected68LS1 · 11-17-2003, 03:34 AM

I'm with jugernot. I have never liked the chop look on trucks. It makes the body look too tall and disproportioned. Just my two cents.

krue · 11-17-2003, 03:51 AM

After it's all said and done, it's your truck, so do want you want done!

Alexis · 11-17-2003, 04:50 AM

shave the drip rails

**CPNE** · 11-17-2003, 11:20 AM

I agree with Shane. If it's that far gone that it needs replacing you've got nothing to lose by giving it a try. If it doesn't work out, you're in the right location to locate an entire replacement cab if need be.

MrShelley · 11-17-2003, 11:37 AM

I say chop it, but only slightly. A very subtle chop makes the truck look better (IMHO) while a big (3" or 4") chop makes the cab look out of proportion to the rest of the truck. In the end it's up to you, do what you think is best.

sneakysnake · 11-17-2003, 12:18 PM

If a custom look is what you want then its a good opportunity to hack away, But if your just looking for an easy way to repair rust
then find you a donor cut the posts close to the cab. take all the
glass out of yours break out the tape measure and the masking tape and pick a spot on the posts that are uniform in shape(not flaring or critical when placing the new roof on)and measure and mark with a band of tape do this to all four posts then keeping with the stock measurments do the donor roof the same way
cut all eight posts set the donor on your truck and weld it up!
P.S
think three times

measure twice

cut once

NSANE68!!! · 11-17-2003, 03:46 PM

I say CHOP ON BROTHA!!!

On a different note did anyone notice that CPNE gave the go ahead nod to chop a top. WHOA!! I think is is slipping to the dark side

Come on over plenty of room. LOL

paintpyro · 11-17-2003, 03:53 PM

I noticed that too!

tom hand · 11-17-2003, 04:13 PM

I agree with MrShelley...If your going to do it...go with very little chop...too much doesn't look good on these trucks. I also agree on practicing on the bad roof first...if you don't like it, just cut it off and weld a new roof on

RAT-AT-TACH · 11-17-2003, 05:27 PM

heres a pic of a pic,sorry about the quality.
its a 69 barracuda fast back with a 7in chop,lowerd to 3in from the ground.
it used to be my dads car,the guy that built it did something that most guys dont do,he cut the wheel wells higher so you could see the whole tire,after seeing other cars and trucks that have been chopped and slammed and the fenders cover the top part of the tire, i think that cutting the fenders makes a huge differance in the apperance of the vehicle

*Shane* · 11-17-2003, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shane
chop it ... it's a pick-up truck, not some super-rare "only 4 of them made" Corvette

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
I agree with Shane ...

Did I read that correctly?

Just "pullin' yer chain" a bit CPNE.

TEXAS 68 · 11-17-2003, 09:22 PM

Thanks for all the replies,thats what i love about this board. i'm not into radical chops but i figured since i bought a roof sec i might try it. what does this do to the side windows,any mods or they just don;t roll all the way up??

**CPNE** · 11-17-2003, 09:30 PM

dinnut · 11-17-2003, 09:31 PM

now this is what i call a radical chop

i like mild chops. but nothing like this. and it has to be done right for it to look right

Blue_71 · 11-17-2003, 09:33 PM

dont do it, makes them look like they were flipped over and you just straightened the cab up some, also makes them look way to long (and this coming from a person who loves Longhorns)

11-17-2003, 12:01 AM	#1
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	opinions on chop top I have some major drip rail damage and thought of just replacing top and wondered what everyone thinks and if there are any old threads on this?? __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-17-2003, 12:09 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I think that wes at classic heartbeat or one of the other vendor's was selling reproduction drip rail's that could also be an option.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-17-2003, 12:10 AM	#3
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	top chop I've also been wanting to chop a top on one of my C10's. I want one radical truck & my idea ia a top chop, big block, dropped chassis, custom tailgate & taillights.....this is all on stepside....I helped out on a chopped 51 Merc years ago so I know it's not easy...........Zoomy

11-17-2003, 12:11 AM	#4
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	i already checked on that but it has door jamb damage also and i found a roof section for the same price __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-17-2003, 12:15 AM	#5
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	i wasn't looking for a radacail look but figured if i had to cut the roof i might try it if not to diff. Attached Images __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-17-2003, 12:47 AM	#6
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	You'd better watch out Zoomy, CPNE will be all over you for talking like that __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

11-17-2003, 12:54 AM	#7
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Think about it like this. If you are going to cut the top off to replace it anyway, try out your chop top ideas on the old top first. If you junk it it was already bad, if it works out get your new top and cut the posts, section it and have fun. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

11-17-2003, 01:49 AM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	chop it ... it's a pick-up truck, not some super-rare "only 4 of them made" Corvette

11-17-2003, 01:58 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	They made more than 4 trucks? WOAH!!!!

11-17-2003, 02:37 AM	#10
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I like the stock look, repair it don't chop it.

11-17-2003, 03:34 AM	#11
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I'm with jugernot. I have never liked the chop look on trucks. It makes the body look too tall and disproportioned. Just my two cents. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

11-17-2003, 03:51 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	After it's all said and done, it's your truck, so do want you want done! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-17-2003, 04:50 AM	#13
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	shave the drip rails

11-17-2003, 11:20 AM	#14
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I agree with Shane. If it's that far gone that it needs replacing you've got nothing to lose by giving it a try. If it doesn't work out, you're in the right location to locate an entire replacement cab if need be. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-17-2003, 11:37 AM	#15
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	I say chop it, but only slightly. A very subtle chop makes the truck look better (IMHO) while a big (3" or 4") chop makes the cab look out of proportion to the rest of the truck. In the end it's up to you, do what you think is best.



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11-17-2003, 12:18 PM	#16
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	If a custom look is what you want then its a good opportunity to hack away, But if your just looking for an easy way to repair rust then find you a donor cut the posts close to the cab. take all the glass out of yours break out the tape measure and the masking tape and pick a spot on the posts that are uniform in shape(not flaring or critical when placing the new roof on)and measure and mark with a band of tape do this to all four posts then keeping with the stock measurments do the donor roof the same way cut all eight posts set the donor on your truck and weld it up! P.S think three times measure twice cut once

11-17-2003, 03:46 PM	#17
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I say CHOP ON BROTHA!!! On a different note did anyone notice that CPNE gave the go ahead nod to chop a top. WHOA!! I think is is slipping to the dark side Come on over plenty of room. LOL __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

11-17-2003, 03:53 PM	#18
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	I noticed that too! __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

11-17-2003, 04:13 PM	#19
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I agree with MrShelley...If your going to do it...go with very little chop...too much doesn't look good on these trucks. I also agree on practicing on the bad roof first...if you don't like it, just cut it off and weld a new roof on __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

11-17-2003, 05:27 PM	#20
RAT-AT-TACH Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: shawnigan lake b.c. canada Posts: 287	heres a pic of a pic,sorry about the quality. its a 69 barracuda fast back with a 7in chop,lowerd to 3in from the ground. it used to be my dads car,the guy that built it did something that most guys dont do,he cut the wheel wells higher so you could see the whole tire,after seeing other cars and trucks that have been chopped and slammed and the fenders cover the top part of the tire, i think that cutting the fenders makes a huge differance in the apperance of the vehicle Attached Images

11-17-2003, 09:22 PM	#22
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Thanks for all the replies,thats what i love about this board. i'm not into radical chops but i figured since i bought a roof sec i might try it. what does this do to the side windows,any mods or they just don;t roll all the way up?? __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-17-2003, 09:30 PM	#23
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	__________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-17-2003, 09:31 PM	#24
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	now this is what i call a radical chop i like mild chops. but nothing like this. and it has to be done right for it to look right Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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