Customs Another shoebox goes under the knife

Just a few shots of my buddy Lenny's '51 I have been chopping. Nothing special, just a mild 4 in chop, slanted pillars.

Before



bracing



Layout



The first cuts

 

More pictures

 

Nice work ...nothing better than a chopped box!

 

Window placement















Now back to work. Still more welding and grinding.

 

Thanks.

 

Nice work!

 

have any full on side shots, that is looking great but would love to see the whole side profile!!!

 

X2. Keep the updates coming.

 

This one will be used as a guide for many, Im sure! Looks great. Maybe we can transform its owner into Lenny "Hoving"Gorman

 

Haha i have been trying for years..
Looks good KID cant wait to see it out and about.

 

Those are the closest to full side shots I have right now. When I'm done I'll roll it out and get some good ones.

 

awesome, cant wait!!

 

nice work. you made it look so easy. i am also looking forward to the full side shot to get a better look at the finished lines.

 

Very Impressive. Nice to see a great job without a ton of filler needed. Nice stance.

 

Thanks. I would rather spend more time to get things to fit, than spend time blocking filler.

 

I don't own A box but if I did thats how I would do it. Great work.

 

Thanks. I am not a fan of the heavy chops, with the roof looking like a ski jump. I knew for sure that was not going to happen to this car. The owner said just do what looks good. He is more than happy with the result.

 

Looks great!

 

thanks for the detailed shoots looks like its coming out good

 

Looks awesome,I love me some chopped shoeboxes!

 

thumbs up...lookin good.

 

Sweet!!!!!!, Love it!!!!

 

Man thats nice! IM planning a 4" chop on mine. Your pics make it look easy.

 

I really like this chop. I'm also not a fan of the angle chops that seem to be popular. Subscribing to this thread to see further progress.

PS, Do you have any pics of the car in full profile after chop.

 

I don't have any good ones. When it is finished I'll put it outside and get some good ones.

 

your chop looks excellent i wish i didnt do a 2 inch difference from front to back

 

It is a straight 4 in following the a pillar, and a vertical 4 in at the c pillar. It gives it a nice slope, but not real crazy.

 

Give yourself a pat on the back.Nice job,even gradual panels coming together and smart welding supports inside.Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

Wow! That really looks good. Impressive workmanship as always.
Can't wait to see it in person.

 

What did you brace the body with? It looks like conduit. If it is, how is it holding up? And the chop looks great.