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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Post by brazen Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:22 pm

    First time poster, long time lurker.  Starting a chop project in the Chicago land area.  Van was purchased from a cool dude on this site about two years ago.  I've started the 8 inch chop recently.

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    Post by brazen Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:31 pm

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    Post by dix Sun Nov 30, 2014 2:45 pm

    wow that looks like you have a plan , looks like you are well on your way.
    keep posting us. thanks dix..
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    Post by brazen Sun Nov 30, 2014 3:56 pm

    Thanks for the encouragement Dix
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    Post by dix Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:09 pm

    looks like a straight cut, opposed to a wedge,


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    Post by vanny Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:38 pm

    Just bring us along for the ride with pics! Great work so far! I'm curious to see what will be done in the cab to lower the seats so that you can see out the windshield???


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    Post by Big W Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:22 pm

    Welcome to VV. Gonna look kool when she's done. Keep those pics coming.
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    Post by diamond dave Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:42 pm

    looks great so far. looks like them rear windows aren't gonna be used in the new chop. so. . . should I give you my shipping address for them ? Very Happy
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    Post by brazen Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:44 pm

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    Post by brazen Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:36 pm

    dix wrote:looks like a straight cut, opposed to a wedge,
    Yep...straight cut , 8 inches all around
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    Post by Nightmoves Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:44 pm

    Shazzam !
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    Post by kookykrispy Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:28 pm

    Its gonna be low!  Hope you are short

    It will be interesting to see how you handle fitting the roof down.

    Have you done this kind of thing before?

    Looks like you're not scared
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    Post by jimthefred Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:06 pm

    That things gonna be crazy lookin!!!! cyclops
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    Post by dix Wed Dec 03, 2014 6:20 pm

    looking great


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    Post by brazen Wed Dec 03, 2014 6:52 pm

    kookykrispy wrote:Its gonna be low!  Hope you are short

    It will be interesting to see how you handle fitting the roof down.  

    Have you done this kind of thing before?

    Looks like you're not scared
    My friend is doing all of the work.
    My job will be standing around and taking pictures.
    I don't think he has done a chop on a van but he has done many customs and restorations
    He is not scared.
    I think eventually the wheel wells will have to be altered.

    Thanks all for the encouraging comments. I hope to have more pictures soon
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    Post by brazen Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:48 pm

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    Post by dix Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:17 am

    wow lots of progress. you guys are nocking this one right out,
    nothing like confidence. and experience


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    Post by Digz Fri Dec 05, 2014 5:08 am

    I was surprised the roof didn't have to be split ,but I think I see the drip rail comes down nice at the 8" mark? Looking good.
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    Post by vanny Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:40 pm

    Now you'll be able to brush the snow off the roof pretty easily! lol!


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    Post by brazen Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:13 am

    Digz wrote:I was surprised the roof didn't have to be split ,but I think I see the drip rail comes down nice at the 8" mark? Looking good.
    You are correct the roof is going to be split about two inches.(down the length of the van)
    The problem is, the roof has many patches and old repairs down the center.(hidden under that bedliner
    At one time this van had at least 3 different sunroofs,vents,hatches down the middle.
    (possibly to let out different types of smoke!)
    I have an extra roof section but its only the front 3 feet,
    I wish I had bought a whole complete second roof. I think it would of made the process way easier. Also The roof from  an A108  would have worked out well because of its longer length.
    Thanks all for posting positive .
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    Post by dix Sat Dec 06, 2014 1:24 pm

    if i'm seeing things correctly it looks like the grill had the center section cut out , ?? what was in there when you bought it ??


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    Post by brazen Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:19 pm

    dix wrote:if i'm seeing things correctly it looks like the grill  had the center section cut out , ?? what was in there when you bought it ??  
    I was just playing around with an old 51 ford truck gill,trying to make it fit.
    I still have the original black grill.
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    Post by brazen Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:33 pm

    Extra roof section

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    Post by brazen Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:37 pm

    brazen wrote:Extra roof section

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    A big thanks to all the people trying to help me find a larger roof section.
    My roof chop is nearly complete/welded so I don't need any more sheet metal.
    If anyone is planning to do a chop, ask on this forum first!
    The guys here really seem willing to help.
    Thanks
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