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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by daddyo54, Feb 3, 2004.

  1. daddyo54
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    Recent pic as sent with LoneStar Roundup reg. [​IMG]
     
  2. chopt50
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    nice chop and car. Please send a pic of the back so we can see how the window was layed in. Thanks. [​IMG]
     
  3. damn that thing looks sweet.what color is the roof gonna be?or is that white paint the shadows make it look like primer if it is paint.
     
  4. Tony
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    Daddyo,
    I like that car man!
    It just looks right..
    Nice job on that chop...

    Rat.....
     


  5. Yeah, lets see the back...
    Great looking car.
     
  6. daddyo54
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    Thanks everybody It' still a long way from compleation but it's making the trip to austin. The roof will be white right now it's white primer(body work is not finished on the roof yet). I've got lots of pics. of the chop in progress that I will post soon maybe in a tech post.
     
  7. low springs
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    how many inches was it chopped up front and in the back?
     
  8. daddyo54
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    Here is a bad pic. of the back.[​IMG]
     
  9. daddyo54
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    3 inches in front about 3 and a half in back.
     
  10. low springs
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    how did you get the stock glass to lay down? did you sink it in to the trunk?
     
  11. hotrod54chevy
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    hey,poorboy..how's your chevy lookin now,anyways?havent seen a pic of it since the HAMBchop.
    ~creepy
     
  12. Evel
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    1. 60s Show Rods

    RAD!!!!

    Im not a big Chevy guy But That one is Right On!!!!

    Evel
     
  13. kustomd
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    It looks bitchin. I got mine running last night hopefully I'll get some pics soon of it to post. I was wondering if you ever posted on here. I was trying to get your # again so I could call you to see how the 54 is going but I haven't ever had time to call david about it. I'm thinking about chopping my 60 4dr next after I get my 54 done. I'll try and send you some shots of the 54 and jesters 53 4dr that is being chopped also across town from me. I don't know if you met him at denison last year or not he was driving a 58 ford 4dr that was flat black with a maroon top and maroon flames down the sides. Well I better go the ol' lady is a callin later.

    Don from ark.
     
  14. Very nice car as well bodywork. Looking forward to meeting you and drinking some Shiner's.
     
  15. Man, the car is NICE!

    Great chop.
     
  16. Definately one of the coolest 54 chops I have seen. You ARE a ROCKSTAR!!!!!
     
  17. daddyo54
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    Thanks TMAN and EVEL . LOWSPRINGS I sank just the corners of the glass. Everybody said you can't use the factory back glass so I was determined to use it! Like I said I'll do a tech post as soon as I can or during the next tech week.Yeah KUSTOM55 sounds good , find me when I get there. Thanks PETER!

    Jamie
     
  18. daddyo54
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    [​IMG] I cut the window surround right above the beltline around to the trunk hinge pockets and let the window pivot forward. I wante to use the beltline trim and now it will bolt right back on with no problems because I did'nt have to move the metal around this way all the body work is above the beltline.By doing this I don't have to repaint the body right now.
     
  19. builtbyme
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    Sweeeet. What kinda suspension are you running? I gotta drop my 50 sedan and am looking for ideas.
     
  20. daddyo54
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    Camaro front clip stock springs in back. I made three inch lowering blocks out of 1/2" walled square tubing and removed three springs from the spring pack.I cut one coil off the stock camaro spring but the clip is installed pretty low.
     
  21. Kustom Chief
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    Great Chop. A lot of times sedan roofs that are chopped look like they are going to pop back out. Yours looks great.

    Gives me inspiration on my 54 chieftain.

    WHat did you do for front glass?

    Larry

    Someone is going to have to go back and get a shitload of dimes!!!!
     
  22. daddyo54
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    I sandblasted the front glass but it's not in yet. In the pic I have in plexiglass for temp.
     
  23. low springs
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    so you didn't cut the back glass at all? you just cut the window frame and layed it down? i'm working on a 54 chevy myself and i would really like to use the back glass.
    thanks
     
  24. daddyo54
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  25. Very, very nice!
     
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  27. straykatkustoms
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    Looking good Daddyo!!! Congratulations on the kool chop top,
    I like seeing chops that have the right proportions, & not over chopped.
    Keep welding and I'll see ya at Austin.

    Happy Trails,

    Mick
     
  28. speedaddict
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    i like the 54 chevy's the most. I need to find one.
     
  29. Kustom Chief
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    So did you have to build a rain tray that runs to the outside to seal the window at the bottom or what?

    Thanks.

    Larry
     
  30. daddyo54
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    Not yet but it's coming this month .I have to get it ready for the roundup.
     

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