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Post by geezerman on Oct 5, 2007 6:38:48 GMT -5
The start on the Orange Blossom special 37 Chev cab. Chopped and widened. I have to split it yet again cross ways and shim it forward to line up the A pillars. I use 1/4 inch tape to mark the cut, then a light coat of spray paint so I don't have to worry about the tape shifting while I'm cutting. Fitting the rear window - not chopped.
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Post by matttrotta on Oct 5, 2007 7:07:54 GMT -5
Nice heavy chop goin' there. Great idea on the painted tape lines too. Thanks!
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Post by Duane on Oct 5, 2007 9:24:23 GMT -5
i hadn't heard about spraying to stop the tape from shifting. actually i didn't even know the tape would shift. thanks for the tip Geezer. Duane
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Post by rkn2nlte on Oct 5, 2007 17:13:56 GMT -5
Nice tip, kewl chop going On GeorgeC
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Oct 5, 2007 18:03:10 GMT -5
That is such a great idea with the spray marking of the chop. That's a forehead slapper!
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Post by certribe on Oct 5, 2007 19:15:18 GMT -5
That is such a great idea with the spray marking of the chop. That's a forehead slapper! Mine is still sore after reading it... Feeling dumb, Charles
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Post by geezerman on Oct 5, 2007 21:33:19 GMT -5
I have the top all aligned and roughed in with 1st application of putty. Now I'm tackling the body section a like amount. Sorry no photo yet
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Post by alfa on Oct 6, 2007 4:46:51 GMT -5
thanks for the tip. Cool chop on the 37 Chevy pickup.
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Post by flathead51 on Oct 6, 2007 12:27:26 GMT -5
Thats an interesting way to fill the gap on the roof. Looks like it involves less putty to fill it in. Any info on that technique would be great.
Great lookin Chop!
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Post by geezerman on Oct 6, 2007 13:13:02 GMT -5
That roof is narrower at the front than at the back. I measured what I would need at the front to fill the gap. Cut a small piece of styrene that size, and glued it to one side. Same for the rear. Glued the two sides together and filled the gap with styrene pieces and slivers. Ground the inner and outer surfaces a little below flush, topped with putty. Y're right, not a whole gob of puttying.
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Post by randfink on Oct 7, 2007 9:39:13 GMT -5
Heck yeah, that's a KOOL idea about spraying the cut lines. Count me in as another of the forehead slappers. ;D
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Post by Duane on Oct 7, 2007 10:19:13 GMT -5
Clay thanks for showin and explainin both of the tips you've used here. i'll keep em in mind for future chops.
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Post by kababa55 on Oct 7, 2007 12:36:48 GMT -5
Not to copy everyone else, but that IS a great tip for marking/chopping. I like how the back window is now the same height as the side windows. Look forward to the update pics of this transformation.
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Post by dsrtdwllr (Duane White) on Oct 7, 2007 20:41:30 GMT -5
Jeeeez Geeez, that scrap plastic idea is excellent also I like the full size rear glass with the chop.
way Kewl, can't wait for more pics
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Post by geezerman on Oct 7, 2007 22:19:55 GMT -5
marked the body and sectioned it. 1/4 inch, same as top. In limbo for a bit. 2 other builds out of paint that need finishing up. I'm rounding up engine parts and measuring a frame for this one.
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