looking at chopping a 50 Ford

I just picked up a 50 out of a junk yard that is in nice shape. The first thing I want to do is chop it. I did a search and didnt come up with any info or pictures. I dont want to jump into this blind. If any of you out in HAMB land have pictures and some info to point me in the right direction. I would be for ever greatful. I dont want to send it back to the junk yard because I screwed up the top.

Thanks all

 

do a search for "chops" and "shoeboxes" or both bunch of pics

 

Search: Chopped Shoeboxs, and you will find what you are looking for. Good Luck (I am in the same boat).

 

Is it a 2dr or 4dr?

 

Look for the Hamb chop 06 thread. Let me see if I can find it....

 

I wanna know to I am picking up my new baby in the morning. A 2dr sedan

 

My old shoebox the best chop I have seen done over 40 years ago !

 

Take a good 5 inches in front and 6 out back.You`ll be glad you did.Check out my thread"chopping my 1948 ford" to give you an adea whats involved.

 

This might help.........

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263398&highlight=shoebox+chop

 

First thing is "don't chop it"
Fix the rust, give yourself a good foundation to work with, first. Fix the rot in the floors, rockers, etc, so you have a strong body that won't flex, twist of sag when you cut the roof off. Then brace it up, and do your chopping.