First day of top chop

Fuzzy · February 24, 2008, 09:34:49 PM

The day finally came,and we started the chop on my Dodge.The real brain on the job is my friend John Kouw from Cruisin Customs,and I helped!We'll do a little more during the week,and then my fellow club members from The Relix are comin' over Friday night. );b(
Fuzz

Fuzzy · February 24, 2008, 09:37:03 PM

Here's a few more.

phat rat · February 24, 2008, 09:58:04 PM

Looks like a good start. Nice that you got John down there to help. Is that a Ford cpe rof?

phat46 · February 24, 2008, 10:04:51 PM

Looking good, looks like about 4"? That donor roof will flow really nice!

Crosley.In.AZ · February 24, 2008, 11:10:05 PM

TWO THINGS;

looks like the flow of the roof line will be better as mentioned....

the Dodge cars of that design always looked a bit weird , strange or something to me at the back end of the roof.

the photos are most excellent.... when clik'd on and they pop up to the larger size.... good views!

Dave · February 25, 2008, 09:43:16 AM

Looks Good Fuzzy..
Dave

Ohio Blue Tip · February 25, 2008, 10:41:21 AM

Way to go Fuzzy, CUTTER UP!

kb426 · February 25, 2008, 01:00:31 PM

COOL! Someone else with a project to watch. I hope you work fast so we don't get bored.

Fuzzy · February 25, 2008, 08:46:43 PM

Thanks guys.I've been waiting for this to happen for a while.It works out to 3 1/2" taken off.You're right Jack,it's a 46-48 Ford roof.I bought it at Fodrocy's.You got any rear window inside mouldings in your vast inventory?Keep me in mind ,buddy.You guys might get a bit bored,but this is really the kick in the pants to keep moving forward. Fuzz

phat rat · February 25, 2008, 08:51:30 PM

Quote from: "Fuzzy"Thanks guys.I've been waiting for this to happen for a while.It works out to 3 1/2" taken off.You're right Jack,it's a 46-48 Ford roof.I bought it at Fodrocy's.You got any rear window inside mouldings in your vast inventory?Keep me in mind ,buddy.You guys might get a bit bored,but this is really the kick in the pants to keep moving forward. Fuzz

Those back windows use the rubber molding instead of metal trim

Fuzzy · February 25, 2008, 08:57:45 PM

Quote from: "phat rat"
Quote from: "Fuzzy"Thanks guys.I've been waiting for this to happen for a while.It works out to 3 1/2" taken off.You're right Jack,it's a 46-48 Ford roof.I bought it at Fodrocy's.You got any rear window inside mouldings in your vast inventory?Keep me in mind ,buddy.You guys might get a bit bored,but this is really the kick in the pants to keep moving forward. Fuzz

Those back windows use the rubber molding instead of metal trim

Thanks,Jack.That should simplify things.But it's still going to be a nightmare to install the headliner.

Fuzz

phat rat · February 25, 2008, 09:55:46 PM

I'd help you except I have no more idea how to do it than you do. Did you buy the whole roof or just the back shown?

wayne petty · February 25, 2008, 11:32:57 PM

maybe since the top is loose...flip the top over, make a fiberglass mold of the inside to use later to attach the headliner to.......

jimcaf · February 26, 2008, 12:10:51 AM

Fuzzy,,,it looks great!! amazing how it changes the whole attitude of the car,,Nice workshop too cool atmosphere!!!,,,,jim

Fuzzy · February 26, 2008, 09:31:05 PM

Thanks again guys.The fiberblass mold isn't a bad idea.I looked at it again today and it shouldn't be too hard to provide places for tack strip.I'm going to have an interior guy look at it and let me know what needs to be added and where.Thanks Jim,I kinda like it myself.I've wanted a place like this since I was a kid,working in the folks garage at home.More progress pix to come. Fuzz