Started my chop top on the 54 belair today!

Heres some pics...

 

hell ya keep us up to date we love this shit

 

One more inch in the back

 

that poor grille.

 

Great start. There are lots of other 53-54 chops here if you need info, just do a search.

 

No prob.. I Read almost every 54 chop thread until i was blue in the face before i made my first cut...And yeah i need a grille for sure...but im broke at the moment.thanks guys

 

nic job so far bro im just finishing up on mine..... just take ur time an ull be ok

 

Looking good...post some more pics..dif angles too! Gotta luv a chopped Chev!

 

That's going to look great when it's done. Good to see that you didn't overchop it.

 

cant wait to see how it turns out!

 

Here`s a couple more shots ill be back to work on in tomorrow..







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Slant tose pillars Bro! If you don't you'll wish you did. Keep up the good work.

 

Keep em' straight!!

 

take your time and do it right!!!! it looks good so far

 

The big pieces are the funnest. It's the small stuff that will take it's toll on your drive. So with that in mind, have a plan to keep motivated.

Like the others said, take your time and do it right. Measure twice or five times and cut about 2 times, then reposition and grind some.

 

Yep!! My thoughts exactly.

And one more inch lower in the back than the front. That will give it a cool sloper look.

 

probably not a big thing, but I would air up that left front tire so the car is at least kinda square to the world.

 

gonna keep the post straight dont really like the slanted look..its my first chop but ive been in a body shop for ten years so here i go..

 

after taking a second look i also think it needs another inch or two out of the ass end also

 

Slanted post is the easy way out. Straight pillars give it a factory custom look.

 

You got a great start and it should turn out wicked! Keep us updated.

 

Straight or slant..they both work and look good! You cant go wrong man!

 

Painterdave, good start...whats your plans for the rear window ?
/ primerkid

 

Gonna cut the rear wrap around window frame down and move it forward. the cat walk will be lengthened a little bit gives it a coupe kinda look and does not look like a welded 4 door..

 

hey, i'm in the process of chopping a 1954 210 any helpful articles that i can view?

 

lookin good. hope to see more pics in the days to come

 

im going to be chopping my 1954 210 as well.. id like some ideas with what to do with the rear glass without sinking it in the deck lid

 

Looks good keep us posted on the progress.

 

Any more updated pics on the chop? We is waitin?

 

Nice car, but man, what a garage!!