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Taking the plunge, chopping the Hudson. The "Panty Dropper" gets a haircut...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hudsoncustom, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. 00 MACK
    Joined: May 10, 2004
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    I was gonna spout off about how important it was to keep the posts straight until I saw the photoshop.
     
  2. THEKID49
    Joined: Apr 24, 2005
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    The car looks great. I agree with the choice to keep the posts straight. Someday I'll get around to chopping my '49.
     
  3. Stevie Nash
    Joined: Oct 24, 2007
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    I sold my chopped car, and my current ride is not. Once you've had a chopped car, there is no going back! I can't wait until my top is dropped again... Cool chop!!!
     
  4. Nads
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    Slanted, you gots to, it just looks so good.
     
  5. They're straight. I did them today.

    I'll update soon. I'm making some good progress, glass gets cut on Wednesday.
     
  6. Nads
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    Man, you never listen to me, I'm gonna cry now. I'm sure it'll look swell though.
     
  7. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
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    you went straight?
    now the car has one vertical feature
    at least you won't notice too much when it's painted black

    looking forward to seeing it
    I'm sure it looks great
    you sure nailed the chop
     
  8. I specifically chose straight B pillars just because you wanted slanted.

    Actually, I want the car to look like a mild custom factory job...nothing wild...perhaps something Hudson's designers would have built if they had their way...
     
  9. Gotgas
    Joined: Jul 22, 2004
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    Glad you kept them straight, that PS with the slanted B pillars makes it look like you chopped a 4dr since all the window holes are the same size. Now it looks, appropriately, like a coupe. Good job man...
     
  10. Steve-Cook
    Joined: Jul 22, 2007
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    I would not have done that, till I saw how good yours is looking I like it
     
  11. I'll post some updated pics either tomorrow or thursday. I got a lot done on it this week.
     
  12. Pic's Baby...pic's!!!!
     
  13. Man Keith, that looks killer! It's amazing how drastic an improvement just 2" does! The rear of the roof really flows now and like you said the bubble is gone. Good choice on the straight pillars. I'm normally a slanted pillar guy and if you just look at the pillar, the slant looked ok. But looking at the whole car the straight pillar clearly looks better and certainly more factory. The window shapes front and rear just looked odd slanted. I can't wait to see this in person. :cool:
     
  14. Ok, Ok...

    Here are a couple of "teaser" shots. I'll start a new update thread on Thursday with the real progress shots. These are what it looked like before I started working on it this past weekend...

    The C pillar areas. Note how nicely the rear roof line matches up now. I just have to add in a 4" strip across the back.
    I actually wound up removing 4 inches of material below the window.

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    And here's a profile shot to show the roof line... Note, I don't have the B pillars done yet, the door frames in...

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    And I really like this one...

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  15. old beet
    Joined: Sep 25, 2002
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    Looks better in every new pic!!!!........................OLDBEET
     
  16. Nads
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    Dude, it looks great, the whole thing flows like melted butter off of Liberace's greased asscheeks, very nice. I wish I could see it in person.
     
  17. twochops
    Joined: Feb 28, 2006
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    Photoshopped photo Without the slot for plasma TV for tailgate parties.
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    Looks GREAT with a 2" chop.
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    left click to enlarge
     

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  18. flynstone
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    real nice,,at first i thought ....dont.....but you did it rite...way nice...i had a freind who had a sweet 59 impala it was perfect.....done...one day i heard he chopped it i thought same thing ...well wrong again ......it has to do with the chopper, you my freind took out the rite amount, now i have to add another hudson to my list of cars i need...thanx......cant wait to see it tommorow..........
     
  19. Dirty Dug
    Joined: Jan 11, 2003
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    Seven pages and not one pair of panties. I call BS! but it's looking great, nice work. I'll bet you have some good helpers.
     
  20. jonny o
    Joined: Oct 26, 2007
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    So... panties on Thursday?
    Can't wait.
     
  21. Helpers? what are those. those damn Swindlers just stand around and drink beer. :D
     
  22. F-head
    Joined: Oct 20, 2007
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    Kieth.
    is that couch where Sam and Gup like to make out?
    looks good.
    B
     
  23. mattcrp1
    Joined: Aug 20, 2007
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    that is bad ass! i like the 2" chop it looks proportional
     
  24. old beet
    Joined: Sep 25, 2002
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    Panties??? I'll be wearin mine tonite!!!!.................OLDBEET
     
  25. Dirty Dug
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    No thank you. I don't care to visualize that........
     
  26. red baron
    Joined: Jun 2, 2007
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    from o'side

  27. Dirty Dug
    Joined: Jan 11, 2003
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    Eight pages now and still no panties. Now I'm pissed. You know what happens when I'm pissed right? Bar your doors cause I'm coming for you. When I'm done you'll wish you'd gone to prison. Jeffrey Domer will not envy your ass, broomstick boy.............................
     
  28. Just realized you have the same hubcaps as me! I put bullets on mine...

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  29. Rolf
    Joined: Jul 23, 2002
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    I can see that more panties will drop...looks great, glad you took the step.
     
  30. Zeke
    Joined: Mar 4, 2001
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    I can't wait to see this thing finished!
     

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