Projects Chopped 1932 Ford 5 window Coupes

Here's my first photo of the chop in progress.And I'm getting the gas cap on the side quarter panel filled.

 

2 3/4 in the rear and b piller, 3 in the windshield post, roof stretched 1/2 inch...

 

Hey m.ralph your car looks awesome chopped. I like them so much better that way. Can't wait to see more pics.

 

Here's mine, chopped 2 1/2 inch which I think just enough to make it look in proportion.
Jeff

 

Thanks Bigbangtheory, I really like the looks of her too. I will post more photos soon.

 

Here is a very nice coupe that came by to visit and guessing 3 inches off the top....

 

Here's my other 5 window that I'm building. It has a three inch chop.

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Perfect.

 

Hey man, I own several 32's. One in Rodder's Journal, One in Rod Action Magazine, A 32 roadster, my friend drove from Cali in '56, a 32 3W that I bought 41 years ago from the famous Dave Rehor, my 32 5W I bought in 1976 still drive with mechanical brakes. Take it from an old ford guy, you can't improve on Henry's work. Don't chop it! When you get my age, you will regret it. That car of yours is better than a savings account. The Ardun car in the classifieds is mine. Love your car. Big Jim

 

Hotdoggin Daddyo love your coupe , nice chop on her. Any more photos of her?

 

Oh Man I WISH that was mine. Hell I wish I had more pictures of it myself. However I snagged that picture off this thread.

 

I THINK one of the Burbank Choppers owns it.

 

Today I got some more photos of my chop.

 

They're doing nice work. How much did they take out ?

 

Hi Baron, they took 5 inches in front 4.75 in the rear. I visited the shop today to check it out. They are doing very good work on her. I took some more photos, that I will post tomorrow. I really like it.

 

Here's a few more photos.


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Looks great!! Also looks like you might have to cut down the backs of your seats.

 

yes Bigbangtheory, I thought about that before the chop. I usually install bench seats from a mini van.

 

A few more photos.

 

Sweeeet......what are your plans for paint when the chop is done?

 

Hi Bigbangtheory, I really haven't decided yet on the paint color yet. I like the dark burgundy coupe that Hotdoggin DaddyO was showing.

 

Show me your chopped coupes, I know there are more out there.

 

I got a couple of more photos to post. I forgot to mention Chris from Empire Garage in Victoria, Tx is doing this chop on my coupe. Anyone interested in any work on your hot rods give him a call at 361 212-0167

 

I want to thank everyone that posted comments/photos to this trend.

 

one more photo of the chop from the front.

 

I want to see more of this one. This is a great idea. Got a build thread yet?

 

My 3 inch chopped Kilborn body, opening windshield , cowl vent and UPAC gutters. Plan on using a stock firewall to finish the illusion. Not trying to fool anybody but have to make myself happy with the end result .

 

I could live with that firewall I think. What brand is the body?

Neat project.

 

Kilborn

 

Thanks for your interest. I might get a thread started over the holidays. I'll add the latest pics to this entry. Merry Christmas!