I'm chopping my coupe and was just wanting to lay the window down not move it forward so much maybe and inch.Do I still I need to cut the package tray out?I've been looking for a coupe chop thread and can find any with any go pics or info... Going for a 3" front and 4.5 rear...any tips or expert advice would be appreciated..
No, Ive noticed when sedans are chopped and the window is moved forward you move the package tray too...well seeing I just wanna lay the gl*** down I wanted to see if it was necessary to move the package tray too?
i did'nt move the rear beltline forword on my tudor sedan. i still ended up cutting the package tray free everywhere except the braces behind the rear seat. i just pushed package tray forward a little to meet the new slope of the roof.
the package tray is welded just below the rear window. it is moved forward a few inches due to the steeper slope of the roof due to the chop. this is a 4 and 7 chop, if your chop is more mild you may not need to move it much at all.
Zack your chop is by far the best Sedan chop...I think its perfect... Im doing a mild chop just cause of the section... hoping the chop turns out about like this...
you dont need to move no package tray and do not move the roof fowared any more they are so short looking to start with..
im calm just hopeing you dont move any thing forwared so many are wrecked bec of it.i havent seen any coupe chopped i liked yet i did see a guy use a sedan roof on one and that looked ok ..i will look for some pictures of some if i find any that look good ill put some up for you..
Hey brother might not be much help or u may have seen this already but I am doin a thread on my 50 coupe and just started the chop last weekend. Check it out on my profile and see what u think of our way of doing it. The last thing I wanted to do was move the rear screen forward and loose that qaurter window size. DES
Looks dead on like mine. I will post pics soon. Its coming out of a long time nap hidin from cizilization
Geeman's coupe is so sweet you dont even realize its not a sedan at first glance. Just sayin'. THR1LL3R be sure to post pics as you go PLEASE.
In my opinion, it's all about the proportions of the car overall, which I think you're in the neighborhood with 3 and 4-1/2 but maybe you should consider scaling it back considering the section treatment (which is nicely done and tasteful btw). Admittadly, I didn't chop my car but I think the secret is in the compound curves of the sail panels. Check our Ian Berkies chops to see what I mean. I'm not sure how he does it, but he nails it each and every time.
I have a build thread....Geeman is a damn tease! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=562700 looks like my Photobucket account ****ted out on me...****!!!
Wish I could help but mine is a Victoria. I think what would be crutial is to be sure to get the front windshield lips for the rubber really lined up for the plate gl*** to fit. $.02
Don't mean to come off like a hussy. It'll be 10 years on 9/8 that I have been working on ol' fuzzy. Plenty of "build" pics if you go back through my posts over the last 9 years. AS far as the windshield leaking, I think that will be the least of your concerns if the cuts are square and straight. I have TONS of pics, so if you need anything, just let me know....
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