My truck lost 3" ..has anybody seen them???

[34Fordtk]

Finally got around to chopping the top on my truck....all by my self to(not as easy as it looks) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[34Fordtk]

Rear shot...what do ya think??

[shoebox72]

Go 5in. It still looks cool.

Billy

[Greezy]

Looking good 34, 3 in is just enuff.

[Sam F.]

cool man! looks great.

[kustumizer]

Did you buy that truck off ebay or were you the one trying to sell it? Truck looks good. Id slam that thing!!

[quickrod]

looks good,maybe think about 2 more inches if it's possible.how far is it channeld?maybe think about stacks to.great job on the chop by the way! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[34Fordtk]

Thanks guys!!!I was gonna go a little more but I am a big guy and the "chop top death rod " post got the best of me.I can still get my big ass out the window now.It is channled 6". I was going to sell it but bidding did not come close....and I just have to finnish it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Haha...even though the "can't get my fat volvo lovin' arse out the window" post was mine i reckon 2 more inches..hehe.

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Nice twuck!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

MAIKI

[Rocky]

5&3/4" is just right but your chop looks ok too...wait 'till you get to removing little wedges from the A-pillars to get the posts lined up again...

[AHotRod]

You done Good !

[DoubleClutch]

Very Nice! Nothing better than a good chop!

[Tinbender]

Looks good 34. Did you sleeve the posts?

[Tuck]

It looks great! Looks like you left some room for you head SMART!

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Looks good 34. Did you sleeve the posts?

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haha FLASHBACK to TECH: tinbender i started a car on fire in tech school doing that... the slag and sparks from my shitty welding was falling down into the dash and started the wires and insulation on fire! It was funny at the time... I got to use the huge CO2 extinguisher and that ruled.

[Roothawg]

Hey I need one of those cabs like yours.....know where there are any spares laying around?

[mytlo56]

Looks good...maybe take 3 more out if you're going to channel it. If not, leaver her as is. Nice work.

[briggs&strattonChev]

I think that when the door window channel rim is put back on it will look fine. Looks tall now but its not all there so.......? Good work...........................Briggs

[DrJ]

It's purrfect at 3".
It's because it's at perfect proportions to the height of the body part.
It'll make people look at it and scratch their chin for half an hour and then say, "Did you chop that truck?" and you'll say "YEP" and they'll say who did it for you? and you'll say, "That's my hotrod, I did it." http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[kyle paul]

thats kinda weird this add just came up . i just fnished up a 3 in on a 54 cheby truck about five minete ago. i had the same thought .people will sit theere for a while trying to figure it out ? i think the 3 in looks the best so far . ive done a 6 anda 9 on early 50 trucks and its too much i thought .i sank the front curved glass on mine and keep the stock rear and moved it down . if i can get a cam ill post pics of it .good luck with your truck the chop looks to be at a good start to me

if u live your life by the law you wont live life at all

[Levis Classic]

Hey haow bout a photo of the frame on the floor for your channel job!

[34Fordtk]

Thanks guys...
Rocky,yeah they look like they will be fun http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Tin, no I have barely kept my hair as it is http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Root,yeah I know where a complete 1.5t truck is but the dude has $$$ and he thinks it is GOLD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
I will post more pics when I get the doors done!

[tucker]

Speedy, I'd like to see it if you can scare up a camera. I'm thinking about chopping my '52 and most AD trucks I see seem to have too much removed. Three inches seems like it would be about right. Anyway... If you get a chance.

[Southfork]

I thought that on the 32 through 34 pickups there would be no need to slant the front pillers, but from your photo, it appears that the alignment is off enough that you will have to do more than just weld it up. What are you planning to do there?

[FORDY 6]

Looks good! I'll send the guy that bought my '33 to your post, I keep tellin' him these trucks are supposed to be chopped.

[34Fordtk]

Nope the "A" pillar tapers,I will "v" it out top to bottom and lay the skin back till it lines up.