Paul Payne Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I want to chop the top of my '32 3 window coupe. I know I saw a how-to awhile back, but can't find it. Because the "a " pillars have a slight slant, it looks like the roof would have to be cut apart and material added. Any help, suggestions, or pix would really be appreciated! :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuitbuilder Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I want to chop the top of my '32 3 window coupe. I know I saw a how-to awhile back, but can't find it. Because the "a " pillars have a slight slant, it looks like the roof would have to be cut apart and material added. Any help, suggestions, or pix would really be appreciated! :? Basically, with a '32 Ford closed body, there are two ways to work this out: Either lengthen the roof itself, because of the slanted windshield, or increase the slant of the windshield (the A-posts) to lay it back at a greater angle so that it meets the lowered, unlengthened roof. Biscuitbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 thanks, biscuitbuilder, I will think about which I want to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 khart, I know about the aftermarket bodies, just wanted to try it myself, also not sure how much of a chop I want..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 khart, I know about the aftermarket bodies, just wanted to try it myself, also not sure how much of a chop I want.....Paul just figure 1/8" for three inches in scale chopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark wheat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Walt is right 1/8 is 3 scale inches in 1/24th scale. i always lean the post back it's easier & the wind shield rake looks tough .when you get the top back on go inside & glue small wire to the inside of the post it will make your top a lot stronger & is easy to cover with putty without building it up to much. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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