In this video i take you through the steps needed to plan out a roof chop on a hot rod custom car, using my 1950 Ford Shoebox as the example00:00 introductio...

Aug 1, 2011 · To overcome the widening of the roof the windshield posts, B-pillars, and rear window areas are generally tapered in a bit on the bottom and out on the top portion. By …

Feb 16, 2007 · Now to my question - I am looking for any information (print, DVD, video, personal experience, etc) on how to chop a top on a shoe box Ford. Its a business coupe & one …

Apr 5, 2005 · I may cut the Header, Cant and Backlight rails in half in order to widen the roof panel, but never the center of the roof panel! This saves you from having to weld in the semi & …

Jan 14, 2003 · Follow along as we take our measurements, cut off the lid, and remove about 5 inches of extra meat from an otherwise perfectly straight old shoebox. Then, some cutting, …

Please like,share & subscribe!!!This is a 4 hour long video on how to chop a 49-51 Ford.Every aspect of the chop is detailed in this video.

Jun 15, 2012 · Question: with those shoebox Fords, is the rear window frame spot welded in the tray and if so, would it not have being easier to cut around the window and drill the spot welds …

Dec 24, 2002 · My project was a 3 1/2" chop to a 1950 Ford F-1 pickup. The principles will work with any pickup chop. I also recommend a book by Tex Smith called how to Chop Tops which …

May 15, 2013 · Mark the centerline of the roof so that it can be centered once it is cut loose: Then start outlining cuts to be made the back glass: Next comes cutting the package tray loose from …

Jan 15, 2012 · Standard Workshop chops the top on a '49 Ford. Tyler explains the different steps in the process. This car is being built for fellow a Road Devils member.