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I am about to obtain and start restoration on this vehicle... wanting to make a hot rod out of it... was contemplating choping the top. I was looking on line and to my surprise have not found any pictues of one done. . . would it be considered taboo to do this????
no taboo just not too many around wow! good luck with your project
One reason might be that I've read it's a huge PITA to chop a 4 door. The 4 doors usually don't hold the same resale value as a two door either, which is probably another reason you can't find many people who chop them....Quote:
Originally Posted by rtcustom
Do you have any pictures? I have a 1937 Cadillac LaSalle and would have contemplated chopping the top. However, once they are lowered they take on a very different look and in my opinion don't need a chop.
Yup,I know its a 38 Chevy,but similar,still the same basic family..
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...5/DSCF0403.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...5/DSCF0405.jpg
This ones stuffed full of big block..
Well, this is what it looks like at the moment. after seeing the pic posted here I think that going ahead with choping the top to make the windows even with the very back.... and thought it was very interesting that the back windows open....LOL also, this vehicle does not have the headlights with it... but I'm thinking of installing them into the front fenders....
Would be neat to see a 455 Poncho setting in the engine bay.
Jack.
My thoughts exactly,keep it in the family..The 38 Chevy in the pic is full of 454,cuts low 12s,runs hard for a stock weight street cruiser.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack F
AWWWW crap, another ugly-*** chopped top. :mad::( monkey see, monkey do.....Quote:
Originally Posted by rtcustom
Thanks for your opinion but it doesn't matter to me... If you don't have something nice don't say anything at all... Have a good day.
pop
Nothing makes a rod look meaner!
always thought the good hot rods were the unique ones. . . I don't want it to be, "awe theres another one"
The only one you have to please is you!!!!!!
so do it your way, and have fun.
Hey dummy, you're the one who asked the question.Quote:
Originally Posted by rtcustom
"would it be considered taboo to do this????"
If you don't like what I write, move on to the next post and find a writer who agrees with you.
Nothing is taboo, but there are some modifications like chopping the top that just look stupid. There are, of course, exceptions like a '34 Ford Coupe or a Deuce coupe with a couple inches removed, but a '37 Pontiac sedan ain't one of the exceptions in my opinion. If you want to do something unique, try adding some material to the posts and raising the top for a "tall T" look.
rtcustom I think your car Looks Real COOL . As Long as you are happy with how you built it and how it Looks . That is What is most important . No this does not make you a Dummy by any means . And you (Should Not) be called one . Post more Photo's of your car . I am sure most of the Members here would enjoy Seeing them :)Quote:
Originally Posted by techinspector1
Tech, PM sent :(