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Offline jays2w87

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Chopped Top
« on: September 23, 2007, 08:00:56 pm »
Hey guys
Anyone have picture or know where I can find some ? I have a 87 R10
I dont think I'm gunna chop it but was wondering what they look like, is there diagrams out there somewhere? Who knows.... I just started this project, my 14 year old son says we NEED to chop the top. maybe??  I wanna make it fast 1st, then maybe I'll cut it up.
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Offline FlatBlack77

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2007, 08:54:49 pm »
I've seen one before. The drip rails were either shaved or it never came with them. I am guessing it was about a 4-5 inch chop. It looked pretty good. sorry i dont have a pic
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2007, 09:33:25 pm »
I've only seen a couple that came out nice. I think this one looks ridiculous

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Offline 78BBSTEPSIDE

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2007, 10:39:00 pm »
my neck hurts just looking!!!!!!!!!!!
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Offline okuma

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2007, 06:11:16 am »
ridiculous!  THAT THING SHOULD BE PARKED NEXT TO A CIRCUS :D,     UHHHH..... IS IT? ???
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Offline jays2w87

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2007, 06:56:50 am »
oh yah, I'm out !
I aint choppin my truck up! My son and I have enjoyed the 50's era for a while so the thought crossed my mind , but honestly after seeing that its a no brainer, I'm out!
 
Thanks for the pictures !
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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2007, 09:58:29 am »
I don't like them it makes the truck look too short for its length.  Here is one that I think looks good:
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Offline jays2w87

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2007, 03:02:09 pm »
I agree, this one doesnt look bad, The other picture posted earlier just dont right and now I see, its Orange not that orange is bad but it just dont work on that truck. Also its chopped to low. I think the flat back rig looks like its got more height to it. last but not least, the orange has a step side. Just dont work well with the chopped look.
Then again this is only my opinion.
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Offline FlatBlack77

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2007, 03:16:26 pm »
That orange truck is hideous...

Quote from: Captkaos on September 24, 2007, 09:58:29 am
I don't like them it makes the truck look too short for its length.  Here is one that I think looks good:


But this truck gives me a chubby.  :o It's pretty much exactly the look I'm goin for with my truck...minus the chop top and super low stance...I had even planned to get a mirror like that
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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2007, 10:01:25 pm »
The uglier one has an 88 style bed
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Offline jays2w87

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2007, 06:57:53 pm »
Yah, I dont really like the swapped out bed look. I see them all the time and it kinda ruins the look.
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Offline Mr79C10

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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2007, 08:23:31 am »
Quote from: Captkaos on September 24, 2007, 09:58:29 am
I don't like them it makes the truck look too short for its length.  Here is one that I think looks good:


 I too think that this one looks pretty tight.
Whats the cost to have this done? Or whats involved?
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Re: Chopped Top
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2007, 05:41:38 pm »
The absence of the vent window looks a lot better too..
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