Thread: how to chop a roof?

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hello,

im new to this forum, and im sure you have heard this question before how to properly chop a roof. I work on 1966 and 1967 chevy novas from hard tops to wagons, we have done some really nice cars in the past but we want to get a little creative with a few of them. Im looking to chop the room on my 1967 chevy nova wagon project begin that this is a 4 door i know its a bigger project. Im not so worried about getting the glass cutt to be reinstalled i have a good glassman for that, i would like to know where to start and whats the best method for this. I know where to cutt but how do you realign all of the parts correctly and such...any suggestons would be helpfull..thanks

adam

Make some posterboard templates so that all your cuts are the same..... Also measure carefully to position the template correctly on every post. Leave the doors on the car when you make your first cut. Brace the heck out of the car from side to side BEFORE you cut anything!!!!! A laser level on a tripod works great to mark the posts for template placement... Wait till winter and send me a plane ticket, I could use a paid vacation in North Carolina!!!!!!!!!

Do a Google search for Tex Smith, How to customize cars. He also has a book on chopping tops. Some of the best technical literature on customizing available. Well worth the investment, even for one car.

Pat

thanks i ordered a book from amazon we will see if that helps

Does this mean I shouldn't be planning to visit N. Carolina this winter!!!!