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t coupes.... Chopped or not???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by JimSibley, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. T-Time
    Joined: Jan 5, 2007
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    That was a hard question. I looked back and forth at the two pictures several times before I could decide. In the in end, I have to say "no". Looks better without the chop.
     
  2. Capt. Zorro
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    Sam how much did you chop the back window? I took 7 out of my top and can't decide if I want 4 or 5 out of the window.
     
  3. metalshapes
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  4. 28Abone
    Joined: Jan 28, 2007
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    Hi there, I would keep it tall an use a trunk lid off a 69 Chevy full size to fill the roof with, if you seen one you will know what I mean!
    28Abone. :)
     
  5. Bondoboy
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    heres mine with 10" gone.
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  6. DuckusCrapus
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    When I was throwing mine together, I was so certain it would be chopped about 8" or so. BUt I ran out of time and didn't chop it to get it on the road. Told myself that I would do it some other time.

    Well...now I am starting to like it tall. If I was you I would do the same. A lot easier to chop later if you still want to. Sounds like a weenie way out, but it is a pain to have to try and put it back after you whack it.


    So for now my vote is TALL....but next summer I might say chopped. LOL



    DuckusCrapus
     
  7. Sam F.
    Joined: Mar 28, 2002
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    honestly...i dont remeber,,,all i rember is that i trimmed the upper and lower area so it wouldnt be a mail slot...

    i chopped 10" out of the rear and 10 1/2" in the front...i think it was around 6" out of the back window...
     
  8. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    Well,
    i decided on unchopped. Im puttin it together to sell and fund my 32 5w. i hope someone else likes it tall as well.
    here it is.
     

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  9. Roupe
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    Looks good. What color/brand paint did you use on the rims?
     
  10. wsdad
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    I dunno. How about this?
     

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  11. FORD FAN
    Joined: Feb 17, 2003
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    If it's "Liberty call", I saw it in person at Jalopy Showdown. That is one cool little car.
     
  12. 23 bucket-t
    Joined: Aug 27, 2005
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    keep it tall .......... here is a tall t uncut and with fenders that looks real good, not to many of there uncut one left... so i say keep it tall
     

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  13. Preacher
    Joined: Dec 23, 2002
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    i don't think you can go wrong either way, I left mine tall because it has the original glass.. and I like them tall so it worked out...

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  14. Stone
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    great post. I like to see em left tall with a deep channel
     
  15. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    I did this one 5.5 inches. i also shrtened the car 5.5 inches and narrowed it 2.5 inches. i really liked this car.
     

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  16. timebombkustoms
    Joined: Sep 23, 2005
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    I say chopped looks best and to me they dont come any Kooler than the "Bad news" T from burbank choppers......
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  17. VA HAMB
    Joined: Jun 14, 2006
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    This was chopped way before I got it but I believe it's 4 ". It looks chopped but still has that "Tall" look.

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  18. JimSibley
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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    That's a good looking car. You got to love a 26-7 coupe.
     
  19. Fourdy
    Joined: Dec 9, 2001
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    No chop on my 100% original steel coupe.

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  20. Fourdy
    Joined: Dec 9, 2001
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    Rear view '24 T

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  21. fleabag
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    I'm 6'2" and 240# TALLER the better
     

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  22. fiftyv8
    Joined: Mar 11, 2007
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    I have a suspicion your T is channelled 4 inches.
    The chop if any looks pretty mild!
    Nice hot rod all the same.
     

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