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Projects My '40 LowSalle ~~~to CHOP or not to CHOP!!!!!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by PhatCaddy, Feb 26, 2010.

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  1. CHOP IT - Mild 2.5" chop

    46.5%
  2. NO CHOP - Don't you dare touch the top

    42.2%
  3. Either way the car will be bitchin'

    11.4%
  1. PhatCaddy
    Joined: May 31, 2005
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    Still a bit away from deciding but all of my friends are giving me their 2 cents so I figured I might as well let everyione here chime in.
     

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  2. 2 1/2 would look proportional.
     
  3. Mild chop would look great!
     
  4. budhaboy
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  5. RoadWarrior13
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    from Louisiana

    Leave it alone it's badass like that chop something else up
     
  6. nutajunka
    Joined: Jan 24, 2007
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    Nope, looks good as is.
     
  7. Left Turn
    Joined: Nov 13, 2009
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    Chop the ol' girl......
     
  8. cowboy1
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    from Austin TX

    Don't Do It!!! be Diffrent.
     
  9. custom300
    Joined: Dec 6, 2005
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    Roll it like it is looks great
     
  10. hotrod40coupe
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    That is just too sweet to chop, leave it alone.
     
  11. NOTCH
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    you know my answer, badabing! Chop
     
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  12. Artistic Visionz
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    It's great the way it is but, a little off the top would push it to a whole new level.
     
  13. 38FLATTIE
    Joined: Oct 26, 2008
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    from Colorado

    Nope, don't do it!
     
  14. harrington
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    from Indiana

  15. Church
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    I think a little haircut would be nice.....but it better be a good one!!! If you do it, I think you need to commit to a full on painted custom. Here's a quick pchop.

    Worst case unchopped scenario is you still have a bad ass car.
     

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  16. rztrike
    Joined: Apr 20, 2009
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    Don't do it. Once chopped you can't go back
     
  17. redlinetoys
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    from Midwest

    I am normally not always a fan of chopping, but the photochop looks pretty sweet. I think the pipes would also look good black to blend in to the custom look a little better.
     
  18. radio_king
    Joined: May 14, 2008
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    x2,chop it and go full custom,photoshopchop looks great!
     
  19. dart165
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    x2..
     
  20. kookee
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    No chop! Loose the pipes. Make it shiney.

    It is a classy ride. A couple of polishing touches and it would be perfect.
     
  21. gimpyshotrods
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    After seeing it in-person, I have to say, no chop. The car has enough cool already.
     
  22. roddinron
    Joined: May 24, 2006
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    It's hard to believe that I'm saying this, but after seeing the photoshop, I vote "no chop". I just think it's a classy car that just doesn't need it.
    Edit, I actually voted either way, but that was before I saw the PS.
     
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  23. ^^^No use sayin' what's already been said...^^^
     
  24. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    I'd vote for a mile chop Maybe not even a full 2-1/2 inches and making it hell for shiny.
    Give it some class and loose those ugly assed pipes. They are the one thing that really detracts from an otherwise classy car as it sits.
     
  25. theHIGHLANDER
    Joined: Jun 3, 2005
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    I too think it needs to be slick and shiney, custom lookin. If you want a chopped look do something with the rocker/running board area and blend or bob the fenders as needed. Something along the lines of a Darrin or a Continental. By dropping the lowest line you're bettering the proportions even more than they already are and there's your "chopped" look. I hope that all made sense...
     
  26. Undercover Customs
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  28. KrisKustomPaint
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    I guess i just don't have any class. CHOP IT.
     
  29. 41 Dave
    Joined: May 23, 2005
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    I would not chop it. I think the proportions would not be right the front is long compared to the top/rear quarters. Just do a mild custom on it. No chop.
     
  30. Guess what I voted Brian.....
     

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