Question about 35/36 3W Ford chop

I have been reading and searching the threads about 35/36 3W ford chops and read that on some of the chops they will remove more material from the back than the front. I am wanting to know the reason for this?

Thanks in advance
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I believe most take more from the front than the back.

 

TTT for the evening group

 

The flow desired..?

 

If you look at the side profile of a 1935-36 Ford top you can see that the back portion of the top is higher than the front. (I guess specially designed for People with high hats back then.)

To get rid of this high bulge at the back you need to chop the back more than the front. THis way you get the top to sit level with the belt line. And to get a perfect 1940's feel for the top you need to chop it even a little more in the back to get the roof to flow down in the back to get that instant speed boat look.


If you want a Hot rod look you don't need to do this... but who wants to have a Hot Rod look on a 1935 -36 Ford anyway! They were made to be Customs


Stock top




Chopped with more material taken out from the back.

 

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Thank you for the informative answer. I am looking at having one chopped and it done correctly for a custom look. The saying is customs are for getting girls and hot rods are for getting rid of them! <o></o>

 

What ever you do make sure to keep the nice curve in the door tops. Way to many people flatten the door tops and I think it makes the car look like poop after its been chopped.