Art & Inspiration Chopped Tops

Some think I chopped my 34 too much. Interestingly enough, the only person that has to like it is ME.

 

Completely impractical


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Friends old Model A, I've no idea how much

 

I think that most on here would also like it.
Nice hot rod ! Proportions are great, including the chop !

 

How much stretch in that hood? Love it!

 

we didn't want a gangster look to the 51 fleetline so we chopped it 2 3/4 inches in front to "0" at the back

 

Looks perfect from here!!

 

Mark, The UFO32 is a local classic, think it was the first car I ever saw with TIG welding. The bobbed rear fenders ran in bare steel for a few years if my memory is correct. Bob

 

You have to really like bodywork to chop a top. Most guys chop the top, but never do the side windows. Getting it totally right is a helluva lot of work. Cutting glass, altering vent windows, modifying garnish moldings , and keeping everything aligned correctly. I've done a few, here's one I'm proud of. Generally most guys chop cars so severely it becomes comical.... Just one guys opinion.

 

The back seat in my 48 is only comfortable for short people

 

That car screams hot rod and I would loo good in that car if I was a foot shorter. HRP

 

My 32 sedan 2 1\2" front, 2" back

 

My 31 Model A is chopped 5", I'm 5' 9" and it fits perfectly, always loved chopped cars!!

 

Chucks car is so unique, I followed from the start, partially because I am a wagin guy and secondly because he and his crew did so many amazing modifications to create a one off real woodie inspired Ranch Wagon.



This is a great read and shows the talent by the crew at Strange Day's. HRP

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/53-ford-ranchwagon-woodie.816780/

 

I think the laid back windshield looks great with the chop. I think the reason people say that is because they know they can't ride in it.......I assume the seats recline?

 

Its not how tall ya are, its how long your legs are........

 

I like my newest 1, and I'm 6'3"

 

The hood on my 34 is a stock original, only mod is the louvers.
As to the chop, The issue of course is visibility. I posted this pic a long time ago but gives an idea what I see.

 

I like your view too, but it appears your speedo isn't working.

 

Speedometers are highly overrated, in certain cases if you know how fast you are going it might scare the crap out of you! HRP

 

That’s perfect except that you don’t own it anymore

 

Just finished the body work on the top of my 31 coupe. In primer, just shy of a 3” haircut


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This was my favorite chopped car.

 

Me too. HRP

 

I chopped about 15 cars 2 of them are mine and one of the 2 is 5" front and 6" back then I 'm 5'3 so I might section it. Average chop is in the 3 to 4" range, customs usually with 1" more taken out back. Oldest from 1929 newest from 1972.
This is my favorite mod to perform on a car. I did coupés, 2dr sedans, 4dr sedans (converted to 2dr, 1 is mine ), 1 panel, 1 delivery and my wagon (converted to 2dr).
I just love chopped cars done tastefully, not overdone like a steamroller drove over it.

 

This ‘32 pickup was bought new by my grandfather for use in our family water well drilling company. Sold off to an employees son in 1958. He chopped it in the local HS shop in 1959. I bought it in 1972 for $75.00 complete in pieces. Don’t know if I’ll live long enough to build her, but I’d like to. She’s the only chopped one I’ve ever had. It’s a very RUFF chop!

IMG_0147 by bowie posted May 22, 2017 at 9:01 PM

 

No way did you chop it much, here's a pic of '30 and was told the same thing.

 

Beautiful work, applause to you Sir....

 

It's still in my garage/shop, in my name presently, hope to get it to the new owner after some details are finished up.

 

I stand corrected
I was sure you had sent it down the road to it’s new owner some time ago.