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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by SpeedyPAt, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. SpeedyPAt
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 129

    SpeedyPAt
    Member
    from Spokane Wa

    So I just bought a new project 2 door T sedan I would like your guys
    Imput on Just channeling the car as apposed to a chop and channel
    Maybe some pics and a reason why you prefer chopped and channeled
    or just chopped or just channeled Keep in mind I do have a family so I
    am leaning towards just a channel no chop. Now I know I will do what
    I want in the long run anyway reguardless but why would you go your
    route is it simply stance or does it not look right or what.
     
  2. DeadFast 33
    Joined: Feb 3, 2003
    Posts: 627

    DeadFast 33
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    from Santa Cruz

    32 rails, no channel, 8" chop. It's got the height to go 8"

    Super cool and family friendly.

    FLIP
     
  3. blackout
    Joined: Jul 29, 2007
    Posts: 1,327

    blackout
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    If you will be carrying your family in it, maybe no chop, no channel.
     
  4. metalmike13
    Joined: May 13, 2006
    Posts: 355

    metalmike13
    Member
    from Glass City

    I have a 23 sedan, and i plan on chopping at least 8 inches if not 10 outta the roof. gonna run on A rails, with a desoto hemi. Do you have any pics of your new baby?
     

  5. Nocturnal
    Joined: Sep 18, 2005
    Posts: 254

    Nocturnal
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    from CO

    I'm personally tired of everything dragging the ground, so its my opinion that you lower the lid 4"-5" but let it stand tall and proud with a subtle rake.

    Ultimately it depends on the wheel tire combo.
     
  6. J Man
    Joined: Dec 11, 2003
    Posts: 4,131

    J Man
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    from Angola, IN

    metalmike13, post up some pics of your sedan.

    If I was to build a T sedan right now i would put it on a A chassis w/'32 gas tank hanging off the back. '28/'29 fenders with a few other tricks.
     
  7. SpeedyPAt
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 129

    SpeedyPAt
    Member
    from Spokane Wa

    I am picking it up on tuesday night have pics then and will post. The frame I
    am using is basically just a tube frame that I got from Chris here on the hamb it is
    all percision cut with a kick up and nice spring perch looks like a speedway frame
    the guy who cut it out did a fantastic job it has plans as well. I agree on the in the
    weeds look but I am concerned with chopping it because the roof will look more flat
    beings it is a sedan there is a lot of top there.
     
  8. SpeedyPAt
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 129

    SpeedyPAt
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    from Spokane Wa

    Black out can you post some pics of your car. I really like your avatar
     
  9. S1B
    Joined: Mar 18, 2004
    Posts: 679

    S1B
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    I agree 100%! It's getting very old! But then again who asked me.
     
  10. MedicCustoms
    Joined: Nov 24, 2008
    Posts: 1,094

    MedicCustoms
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    Channeled mine about 4" no chopp I wanted head room I'm a little over 6' and Did not want to lay on the floor to drive it.:cool:
     

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  11. Retro Jim
    Joined: May 27, 2007
    Posts: 3,854

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    A mild chop , 32 rails , SBF and you have it ! DON'T do the SBC like you see all the time !
    Just my 2 cents !
     
  12. Oilcan Harry
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 906

    Oilcan Harry
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    from INDY

    My vote, channel the width of the frame if ya like, but no chop. Don't remove the most identifying characteristic of the T, the tall top.
     
  13. musicrodder
    Joined: Aug 24, 2006
    Posts: 65

    musicrodder
    Member
    from Upstate NY

    You'll see many different ideas of what people prefer. I kept mine stock height, couldn't give it a chop or channel since the steel had no repairs ever made to it. Decided to reverse the firewall for the motor, and keep it full fendered. I like them highly modified or stock looking, depends on what you start with. At the end of the day, you have to do what makes you happy and the family.
     
  14. I've got my '26 on TCI Model A rails, no channel, no chop. I've had people tell me it looks like a "cartoon car" but I'm kinda tall, and gonna need all the headroom I can muster
     

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  15. Von Rigg Fink
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
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    Von Rigg Fink
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    from Garage


    I see nothing wrong here..great looking build!
     
  16. Choptop
    Joined: Jun 19, 2001
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    Choptop
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    Tall T's rule.
     
  17. Choptop
    Joined: Jun 19, 2001
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    Choptop
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    ding ding.
     
  18. Retired
    Joined: Jan 4, 2009
    Posts: 328

    Retired
    Member

    I have to agree with this also.
     
  19. a.y1320
    Joined: Feb 3, 2008
    Posts: 117

    a.y1320
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    You have to at least channel it the height of the frame. And if you wanna leave it tall, thats cool, but maybe take 2" out of the header above the windshield. This header panel is what makes the T's kinda akward looking from the front. just my cents
     
  20. ct
    Joined: Oct 31, 2006
    Posts: 128

    ct
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    from minnesota

    A little channel and a little chop is nice. I do agree that the T looks right when left on the tall side.
     
  21. SpeedyPAt
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 129

    SpeedyPAt
    Member
    from Spokane Wa

    So here goes a picture try lets see if I can get it right I photoshoped a chop
    on the cab just a little.
     

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  22. Dare to be different. Think no chop, no channel, plus fenders and running boards. There's too much nice old tin being hacked up to make belly dragging pos's.
     
  23. Gosh, that thing looks familiar :D I'd go no channel with a z-d frame, and slight chop- 3-4". Nice rake to it, but not extreme. Good tire/wheel size and a stock nickle 26/27 grill as well. Lights maybe king bees and you've got it. Kinnda the late 50's-early 60's high school ride.

    I know this is an A sedan on 32 rails...but kinnda along these lines. Maybe even a little higher. I love T's for their "goofy" look, but don't make it look Muster-Mobile.

    [​IMG]
     
  24. floored
    Joined: Apr 11, 2007
    Posts: 470

    floored
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    I know it's not a sedan, but this is how I plan to do my recently aquired coupe. I stole this pic from another post, the only info I remember was the 2inch chop, maybe someone has more.
     

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  25. ford9inch
    Joined: Dec 26, 2007
    Posts: 100

    ford9inch
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    mines only channeled an inch...but it has a pretty decent kickup in the rear...

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  26. Beef Stew
    Joined: Oct 9, 2008
    Posts: 1,253

    Beef Stew
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    from So Cal

    chop no channel.
     

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