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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sbf001, Jul 23, 2019.

  1. sbf001
    Joined: Nov 28, 2013
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    I have a 29 sedan deciding if I should chop it of just Chanel it a few inches. The body is mint might be too good to chop. Does anyone have pics of a unchopped sedan hot rod?
    Thanks
     
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  2. If you're asking for an opinion? I don't think a model A can be to good to chop. Also why wouldn't it be to good to channel then also. I can only give you a picture of my sedan. It has a 6 inch chop. I like chopped Hot Rods. But build it the way you like.:)
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  3. golferforpar
    Joined: Nov 7, 2009
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    You can "Google" 1929 Ford sedan hot rod, click on "Images" it will take you to probably 300+ pictures of sedans. Clicking on a picture will allow you to search more detail by clicking "Visit". Hope this will help you.
     
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  4. hotrodharry2
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  5. patmanta
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    1. MASSACHUSETTS HAMB

    I'm putting a roller together for a buddy of mine who's around 6'5" 250# and we determined that chopping wasn't really an option for him. We could get away with channeling it, but leaving it an unchopped fenderless high-boy has its own appeal to us (as well as getting him on the road a bit easier).

    I would suggest you play around with the stance of the car first and then decide what you want to do, if anything, to the body, to get the look that flips your switch with that car.
     
  6. vinfab
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    If I would ever build a Model A, this is the one I would try to emulate. A good friend of mine says all you need is the right wheels and stance. I think this proves it. 29 dirt 2.jpg
     
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  7. Joe from NY
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    Photoshopped. Cat is way too small in context of the bird. And the cat would have the same shadow as the birds head.


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  8. I have to agree, 28- 29 sedans look pretty cool full fendered, and not chopped. But with the right stance. I know it's a delivery, but I like the wheels tucked up in those 28- 29 fenders.:)
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  9. Casey Riley
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    I'm down with those!
     
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  10. Kelly Burns
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    I prefer unchopped, but I also say build it to suit you.

    I would offer these thoughts tho….If you want a chopped top, use an aftermarket body (they don't make original ones anymore) and if you think you would ever sell it, unchopped cars arguably have better resale value.
     
    Last edited: Jul 23, 2019
  11. I'll cast my vote for stock top also. HRP

    Ron Browns is a prime example of left along and the right stance. HRP

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  12. A Boner
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    If the body is too good to chop, it is also too good to channel!
    Build it like this.
     
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  13. adam401
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  14. I really like the Deuce bumper on the Model A. HRP
     
  15. Corn Fed
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    If the body is "too good" to chop the top, then it is "too good" to cut the floor out of to channel.
     
  16. Agreed! HRP
     
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  17. A Boner
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    Me too!
     
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  18. Stephen Barrett
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    "Anybody can restore an antique but it takes a real man to cut one up." Come on now. Get to it. Chop Chop... Just kidding. Do what you think is right.
     
  19. Barn Hunter
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    Used to be a sedan.... 20181025_133835 (3).jpg
     
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  20. Tim
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    No chop on mine 04D12015-27E5-459D-90A4-3FC9C7D6A239.jpeg
     
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  21. papajohn
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  22. shortypu
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    No chop or channel IMG_1008.JPG IMG_1002.JPG
     
  23. clem
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    Where have all the hot rodders gone ?
    Chop it...........
     
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  24. v8flat44
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    Wheels n stance is good 4 me.
    Don't need to chop it,just drop it.
     
  25. joeycarpunk
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    I vote 25% window to 75% body proportions for most cases. No car is too good of condition to look better. I am a hotrod and customs guy.
     
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  26. 41fred207
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    I vote for the knife! Hack it, whack it, chop it and drop it!! U a hot rodder or a restorer?! If u dont, most people think it's just another"old car"! IMG_20181220_131757005-EFFECTS.jpg
     
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  27. Here is an in progress '40s style un-chopped A sedan. I is channeled 3.5" (give or take). The top pic is a photoshop of the direction it is headed.

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  28. Phoenix24
    Joined: Nov 21, 2019
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    Every time I hear about someone talking about chipping their car, I think of this picture now.
    Either way, that picture with the photoshopped chop looks nice. It's crazy how much that changes the look of the car tapatalk_1574992535372.jpeg

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