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04-12-2012, 07:21 AM
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The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
 As you can see, Mr. Tardel is moving along swiftly. Now that the windshield posts are chopped and the header has been massaged, the attention is now turned to the more difficult part of this task: The folding top. Keith first removed the back seat an... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. |
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04-12-2012, 08:10 AM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Jose, Ca. 95127
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
Been to Tardel Ranch once. It's a must see for anyone passing thru Nor Cal. Put it on your to-do list!
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04-12-2012, 09:52 AM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
I can't imagine chopping those top bowes... NIGHTMARE.
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04-12-2012, 10:25 AM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
thanks for sharing!
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04-12-2012, 10:30 AM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
I can't wait to see the finished product. It has been a while since I have seen the Carson style top on a 46-48.
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04-12-2012, 12:18 PM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
Looking good! I want to do the same with my 41...chop it but keep the folding top. I'm watching and learning
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04-12-2012, 12:41 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: S.F. bay area, California
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
first time I saw that car it was all stock and done. I assume you bought it that way? if so I wonder what the guy who restored it would have to say about your improvements.
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04-12-2012, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: East Wenatchee WA
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
Great project and thanks for sharing. I see how the shape is developing but would like to see more detail of the the cuts and bends required. Will the top still fit into well?
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04-12-2012, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Buffalo,N.Y.
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
For Chris, The 41' is all by itself but a book was put out "How to Chop Tops in 301 Photos" by Tim Remus. It has a section on the 41' convert. I followed the article and did mine over this past winter. Maybe you can find it on Amazon or e bay. PM me if need any more info.
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04-12-2012, 02:41 PM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
Man.. I love this stuff!
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04-12-2012, 06:12 PM
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Old School HAMBer
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
this is the best way to improve a 39/40 merc drop top. I am also digging the old bmx bikes in the background
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04-13-2012, 10:29 AM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
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Last edited by flamingokid; 04-13-2012 at 12:50 PM. |
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04-13-2012, 03:15 PM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
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Awesome! Thanks man!!
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04-13-2012, 05:22 PM
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Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
Even at 51 yo this summer, I'd give 3 toes to be his wrench monkey for 4 months, without pay. Or maybe if I could get my hands on a brain leech and sneak it onto his head...
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04-30-2012, 11:25 AM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
go man go
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04-30-2012, 11:50 AM
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Re: The Art of the Drop Top Chop... Part 2
Bitchin.
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