To Chop Or Not To Chop!?!?!

The 57 ranchero has such classic lines, to mess with that would be a sin. IMO, post 1955 cars were not ment for roof chopping, sectioning maby. I think you've made the right choice.

Newt

 

Got to work for Bill Neal in early 60's, He customized a lot of Ranchero's but don't remember any chopped.

 

x3 for some more pics please.

 

If I'm going to post more pixs... I'll start a new thread to start from the beginning... look for "Unchopping a chopped 57 Ford Ranchero windshield"

 

one more No !

 

mild wedge chop!

 

Did I get this right a 500 as in fairlane windsheild is 2.375 shorter than the ranchero. Thats what would hold me up if I was gonna whack one a buddy of mine is doing one with a edsel ranger nose looks like it bolted on easy he ask me to chop his his ranchero. I was gonna stick my finger down my throat when I seen his and his I fell in love ith it ! Maybe can post some pics these things are cool as mild customs.Love the grille

 

The 500 Series winshield is only 1 1/4 lower than the 300 Series... the A pillar is a differant angle... I found the hard way after I cut my Ranchero apart...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567430&highlight=57+ranchero

 

Not every car needs to be chopped to look good....I vote no.

 

i like chop cars but this time i say no

 

Chop it... The chopped one looks great!

 

the top kinda reminds me of the 62-66 ford pickups, and in my opinion, they rarely look good chopped. If you were gonna do it, go VERY subtle on the chop. Take a 1/4 inch out to learn how to do it and make people scratch their heads hahaha! jk/ leave it....still looks cool

 

Is that sled chopped yet or what???????????

 

Doesnt seem to me that the Juice is worth the squeeze here. Dont do it.

 

no way

 

No, they look fine stock. Bob