Micks chopped & tubbed ute

[Mick Jagger]

insanely awesome work

[Thommo]

I have been searching these pages for info on chop tops but cant seem to find a lot. I know it must be in here somewhere...Mick

Here's an article on Hadfields van being chopped, I hope it helps.





Cheers
Jeff

[Devilrod]

would be better off speaking to ED not sure his username (possably ED ) as he did the work mark just paid for it, another one would be harko he chopped his ute other than that i can't think of any other chopped build threads on here, there's been quite a few chopped cars but most were allready done by the time they'de made it here

I'm pretty sure Mark has the template, but then again Ed may have held onto it as he was planning another chop too. Best to try both

[Mick]

ohh just for the glass, i thought you were talking about info on the whole chop, yeah don't know who has it, i'll ask on facebook they're both on there all the time get a quick answer that way

[Devilrod]

ohh just for the glass, i thought you were talking about info on the whole chop, yeah don't know who has it, i'll ask on facebook they're both on there all the time get a quick answer that way

You're right though Mick, should probably talk to Ed for chop details, but three people with the same chop will definitely help with the setup cost of the front screen.

[Mick]

ED says all he has at the moment is a standard size fibreglass windscreen template ready to be frimmed to suit marks wagon but not yet done, he said he should make the furnace mould and the more people that can be involved in that that can use a screen the better for everone to lower the cost

[62MLOO]

Mezs 2door is chopped.

Look here. http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... =11&t=3655

Just checked out Mez,s thread...what an absolutely sweet ride.

[62MLOO]

I have been searching these pages for info on chop tops but cant seem to find a lot. I know it must be in here somewhere...Mick

Here's an article on Hadfields van being chopped, I hope it helps.





Cheers
Jeff

Thanks Thommo, That is a great article.a few good tips in there. Seems one drawback of cutting an original screen down is that it ends up narrower in the bottom corners...so maybe better to get one made if possible.

[62MLOO]

ohh just for the glass, i thought you were talking about info on the whole chop, yeah don't know who has it, i'll ask on facebook they're both on there all the time get a quick answer that way

Thanks for looking into that for me Mick as I don't do Fakebook.

[62MLOO]

Cool I think Ive finally worked out how to post smiley faces.

[CHOPPED]

my rrof is 4 inches
we too had this issue
the way i got around it was to move the folded lips inwards
at the bottom of the screen section
it took a fair bit of work to do but made things much easier when it came to fitting the chopped down screen
paul

[fingers]

Cool I think Ive finally worked out how to post smiley faces.

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ya getting it all together Mick ... ......when ya going to check out the project mate.....Fingers

[62MLOO]

ED says all he has at the moment is a standard size fibreglass windscreen template ready to be frimmed to suit marks wagon but not yet done, he said he should make the furnace mould and the more people that can be involved in that that can use a screen the better for everone to lower the cost

Mick, I just checked out MiniFB's build (which i presume is Mark) and he has taken 3 inches out of the pillars. I was going to go 2.5 inches but would consider going 3 if it meant saving a whole heap of stuffing around with glass. At the end of the day it would probably be easier to make the roof fit the screen than the other way around. I would also get a spare made for Justin.
Mick

[62MLOO]

my rrof is 4 inches
we too had this issue
the way i got around it was to move the folded lips inwards
at the bottom of the screen section
it took a fair bit of work to do but made things much easier when it came to fitting the chopped down screen
paul

Hey Paul...I'm a big fan of your Ute mate. I love the smooth clean lines. If my ute comes up half as good as yours I will be wrapped. Does it look odd where the screen is narrower or dont you even notice it.
Mick

[62MLOO]

Yeah Fingers I'm getting the hang of it...Mate i should be down there tomorrow arvo......I Think at this stage maybe..