'32 3hree Window Step Chopped Coupe

[Kit Karson]

'32 3hree Window Step Chopped Coupe

Look closely and you'll see where the cuts were made!

[Miatatom]

I need some education here. I've never chopped a top but it's something I may do. Why not just cut straight across?

[Lowlife ! !]

 

Ah,  Kit Karson,  master of the chopped up hot rod  ! !

Great seeing a new build from you, excellent chop as usual your cutting is so precise ! !

Carry on Brother !

 

[Bullybeef]

I want another 3 window body to chop now 

[alan barton]

Tom, if I can answer on Kit's behalf, chopping most anything other than a Model T requires careful planning to choose the best spot to cut.  Think of an ice cream cone.  If you chopped a one inch section out of the middle and tried to put the two pieces back together, there would be a serious mismatch.  It is not as bad on models as it is with the real thing but as above, it requires careful planning.  Sometimes It also pays to remove the rear window panel, chop the top and then re-insert that panel otherwise the back window looks ridiculous. Kit is good at what he does!

Cheers

Alan

[Kit Karson]

@Miatatom & @alan barton

Here's the key to the success of a step-cut chop: 

Alignment - Door Jambs/Seams - Temporary Alignment Blocks

Interlocking Parts - Fine tuning - Measuring, Filing & Sanding - Less Body Filler 

Surface Tension - Increased Friction & Gluing Surface

And, the only thing I might add would be Parallel Cuts - includes level & angle cuts - the degree of angle/tilt of/on the blade (Knife/Saw) makes the difference of fit & finish.

Angle Cuts are used to align surfaces

Fine tuning - Measuring, Filing & Sanding - Less Body Filler

Door Jambs/Seams & Increased Friction & Gluing Surface