Chop A Top

[rdobbs]

Any body got a clue as to what it would cost to have a 57 chev 2dr post
top chopped 4 inches. Would like to take this project on myself, but I'm
like the mosquito in a nudiest colony. I know what to do, just don't know
where to start.
rd

[klandor]

Just my own opinion ,but if I were you I would not chop the top on that car . 1. that body style does not look good chopped. 2. the glass can tend to be a real issue on that car.

[rdobbs]

tHANKS, YOUR PROBABLY RIGHT. RD

[Highvoltage]

Some inspiration for you:

The owner of that Bel Air has chopped the roof about 4 or 5 inches.

click on each pic to view it at full size





This guy are 1,70 meter of height. fit perfect on that Bel Air




A video of this car:

http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l2...ent=belair.flv

Sorry about my bad english, and I hope you like it!

regards,
Mariano

[rdobbs]

cool looking 57, and fast too. rd

[Mooch]

Any body got a clue as to what it would cost to have a 57 chev 2dr post
top chopped 4 inches. Would like to take this project on myself, but I'm
like the mosquito in a nudiest colony. I know what to do, just don't know
where to start.
rd

Whether or not a chopped 57 Chevy looks good is a matter of taste and opinion . My opinion it will look much better than stock . But what will it do to resale value if you ever decide to sell it ,is another question.

But it is a big undertaking and would suggest you have a good shop do it.

Mooch

[JeffsCustomPaint]

It isn't cheap to have done and i wouldn't attempt it on a 57 if you have
never chopped a top before. but it can be done easy if you know how.
trick is to know where to measure down to take the 3-4 inches out
of the middle of the pillars and not change the geometry too much that
when you have the glass cut it still fits good. you may have to take some metal out of the middle of the roof also. which thats where the talent comes in.
Make sure you have a glass guy that can do the glasswork before you ever chop a top cause your average glass companies can't all do it. it takes a specialist who knows how to cut glass for chopped tops.Straight glass is easy but the curved glass can be a pain if its not done right.