Projects Laying back front Windshield/A Pillars

I don't know if this is the correct section to post this, but i have been searching around and have not found any good information on this topic: A decent amount exists on laying back roadster windshield frames, but nothing really on how people lay back the front A pillars on hardtop hot rods.

I'm building a '34 Chevy 2 door Coach and its going to have a chop, so i thought while i'm at it, i would lay back the front A pillar as well, because i don't have anything better to do with my time

I'm a competent fabricator, i'm just looking for tips and tricks to make this process easier.

Thanks in advance

Adrian

 

The key is the position of the hinges. If you can do all the tilting above the hinges, it’s much easier. Show us a pic.

 

Good info from Alchemy.

 

A lot will depend on how much you chop it. The heavier the chop the more involved and difficult it becomes. It also depends on the body configuration. With a mild chop you might get away with a saw cut at the bottom of the a pillar (back side) that allows you to lean the pillar back. With a pretty heavy chop you might have to cut around the pillars and all the way across the cowl then lean the whole area back. No matter how much you chop it you will have to either lean the posts back or lengthen the top. Laying the post back is to me the easiest way. Not everyone does it the same way though.