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My 54 under the knife

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 39studebaker, Aug 31, 2009.

  1. 39studebaker
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
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    So here are some pics before she goes under the knife tomorrow night! :cool:

    Wish me luck!
     

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  2. resqd37Zep
    Joined: Aug 28, 2006
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    from Nor Cal

    You'll be fine. It's always a little scary the first time around. Kinda like loosing your virginity. Do it once and you'll be hooked! Good luck
     
  3. MUNCIE
    Joined: Jan 24, 2006
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    from Houston

    Ive never done it so I can't give you no pointers but good luck !!
     
  4. Ruiner
    Joined: May 17, 2004
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    Brace everything, especially doorways...good luck man, hope it goes well...
     
  5. BenDover
    Joined: Jan 4, 2007
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    from SGV, CA

    Are you paying someone to chop it or will you and your friends be doing it together? If your going the friends route, you may not all be friends by the end of the build... This is what I've heard can happen.

    Can I get a witness?

    JP
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  6. 39studebaker
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
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    The chop will be done by "professionals" as soon as I find one I trust to do it right and the suspension will be done by me and my buddies thats what we are starting tonight.
     
  7. resqd37Zep
    Joined: Aug 28, 2006
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    from Nor Cal

    Thats absolutely correct. Everyone has to be on the same page when doing a group chop. Start out with a game plan. know where you want to cut before you make your first cut and double check everything 3 times over. As stated before brace everything. I have friends that will tack weld the doors and trunk before cutting. If all else fails Roadsters are the in thing now!:D
     
  8. 39studebaker
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
    Posts: 149

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    well we started tonight as promised and ended up with a s10 front clip hopefully will have some pics for you tomorrow and then plan on Thursday to have the back half done :D
     
  9. hvychvy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2005
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    Cool,keep us updated!(with lots of pics)
     
  10. 39studebaker
    Joined: Jun 7, 2007
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    39studebaker
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    I am going over to get pics tomorrow hopefully frame is almost finished
     
  11. hvychvy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2005
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    Sweet,bring em on!!
     

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