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To chop or not to chop

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by glmke, Oct 27, 2007.

  1. glmke
    Joined: Jun 1, 2007
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    Should i chop or not? any pics of a 31 "A" pickups with a choped top. would love to see some examples.

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  2. damnfingers
    Joined: Sep 22, 2006
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    Geez...chop it...make an rpu out of it...
     
  3. 41 C28
    Joined: Dec 17, 2005
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    I wouldn't chop it, looks great the way it is, but it's yours.
     
  4. James Boys
    Joined: May 13, 2006
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    I'll vote for unchopped as well
     
  5. Mudslinger
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  6. hatch
    Joined: Nov 20, 2001
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    I say no chop...but this is a mild chop...box shortened a bit behind the rear wheels, and of course a suspension adjustment.....one more thing, I ran out of spray bombs while painting it....

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  7. I'd say no chop but section it so the belt seam matches the top of the PU bed.
     
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  9. Von Rigg Fink
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    Love it like it is..
    but again its yours, spend your time and money how you want...thats why its yours!
    but i have ta say it looks sweet just the way it is
     
  10. Also put some solid splash aprons from a 31.
     
  11. hatch
    Joined: Nov 20, 2001
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    Glad ya like it....but if you need any interior room, a model A pickup isn't the one to cut down....but they can look great either way. I would definitely do the suspension if it is still feasible with the wallet situation. Cool truck any way you want!!!
     
  12. glmke
    Joined: Jun 1, 2007
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    wow that is a trip.love the quad carb setup.
     
  13. Dirty2
    Joined: Jun 13, 2004
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    Chop it !!!!
     
  14. skyrodder
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    Looks good as is Bro!
     
  15. Moe
    Joined: Dec 2, 2003
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    No Chop..... Drive It !!!!!
     
  16. Slag Kustom
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  17. MidnightTrain
    Joined: Jun 2, 2006
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    I know some say it's not worth it,but i think If chopped at all, it would only need 2-3 inches to look fantastic.
     
  18. roddinron
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    Their ain't much room in those cabs, so lower your seat FIRST the amount that will be necessary with the chop, then drive it a while, if you can live with it, then do what ever you want, but don't chop it then find out it's too uncomfortable to drive. It's cool either way, but it's always cooler to be able to drive them a lot.
    My buddy had a real nice 32 that he channeled, it was almost done and he quit and sold it, he knew he wasn't gonna like being crammed inside, and didn't want to undo all that work, it was a real shame.
     
  19. stude_trucks
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  20. RoyalChoppers
    Joined: Nov 24, 2005
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    I agree with movin/on, section it to lower the body line even with the top of the bed. It is sweet in stock form though also. Do what you feel is right. Follow your gut.
     
  21. tfeverfred
    Joined: Nov 11, 2006
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    Leave it alone.
     
  22. David Chandler
    Joined: Jan 27, 2007
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    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Buy more spray bombs and drive it until it's time for a major rebuild, before you decide to cut it up.
     
  23. Dat Dirty Rat
    Joined: Jan 15, 2003
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  24. 067chevy
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  25. Toast
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  26. 35mastr
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    Its your truck and if you are havin fun with it now and its comfortable to drive as is.I would leave it alone.Now the sectioning idea sounds cool.Just (IMO)
     
  27. HHRdave
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  29. McKee
    Joined: Jul 22, 2005
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    Chop it,...like this!
     

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  30. Noland
    Joined: Oct 16, 2007
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    I think movin/on has a pretty good idea

    lower the bodyline
     

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