Hey Guys..i'm new here, but I did do the introduction in the appropraite section. I'm starting this thread in hopes of some pics and info on chopping p15 coupes. I have been looking at the board for a while and remeber seeing pics of someones black p15 coupe that was being chopped. I believe it was a bare body on jackstands or something. If I could find pics of that and find out who was doing the chop....it would save me alot of greif. Of course any other p15 chop pics and info would be much appreciated. We are just in the research stage of this chop job now. Thanks..I know if it's out there, you guys know about it.
do a search of Plymouth chops and I think you will find some info on this! Ford chop is close except for the slanted B pillars
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350134&highlight=1950+plymouth Search feature on the H.A.M.B is a must..heres a good thread to get the juice's flowing for you..Welcome to the H.A.M.B now search till your peeper's are ready to fall out of there sockets.. Timmy Z
Welcome to the P15 club. Just for your information there is a P15-D24 specific forum with a lot of members with tons of knowledge on the old Mopars. Take a look at this link http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/index.php?referrerid=1152
Mizz Moonshine..thanks alot!! and thanks for the info guys. I love p15 coupes, and sometimes wonder why they are not more popular as a base for a Kustom.
Don't go there asking for help on your chop. Most of the guys don't like modified cars. That do have alot of good info on other things.
That was true in the past but things they are a changin. There is a thread over there now on a chopped coupe listed on EBay and I would say it is about 50/50 on those who like and dislike the chop. But you are correct that not many would have info to help you actually do the chop.
Just a couple of observations: The business coupe (flat rear window, short top, long deck lid) has a roof line which lends itself to chopping. The club coupe (curved rear window, long top, short deck lid) will be much more work to get the smooth flow which marks a good chop job. Also... The front window goes a couple of inches higher into the top than the side windows, giving the top a bit of a bug-eyed look at stock height, but may be an advantage when the car has been chopped. '40 Mercurys have the opposet, a front window that is a little lower than the side windows. These look better - and are more driveable - if the front window is extended into the top by an inch or two during the chopping process. The Plymouth business coupe could really benefit from a mild chop with the front window height brought down into line with the side windows. I'd love to try it some day on my own coupe... ...or not.
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