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  1. 08-25-2008 03:34 PM #1
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    chopped the 27 today!

     



    used a grinder with a 5/8 hole and used a 7" metal cutoff blade. worked great. i took 6 inches out.
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  3. 08-25-2008 05:07 PM #2
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    Looks good! time to weld her up now.
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  4. 08-25-2008 07:22 PM #3
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    A good height for a T... A bit late now, but it sure helps to keep things straight if you brace the cab before you start cutting. No big deal on a T, just going to take a bit more time to keep everything straight when you weld it together....
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  5. 08-26-2008 07:56 AM #4
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    [QUOTE=Dave Severson]A good height for a T...

    Dave,
    Don't get any ideas, I like mine just the height it is.
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  6. 08-26-2008 09:09 AM #5
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    thanks, ill post pics when she is welded up!
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  7. 08-26-2008 12:27 PM #6
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    [QUOTE=Tom F]
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson
    A good height for a T...

    Dave,
    Don't get any ideas, I like mine just the height it is.
    Heck, stock height is about the only way you will fit in it Tom.... if I chopped the top, I'd have to take an equal length section out of your chest....
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  8. 09-28-2008 11:01 AM #7
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    Any more progress on the chop???? I am going to chop mine eventually......gonna run it stock hight for at least one hot rod season....If I EVER get it on the road!!......
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    I like the chop wonder where can I find a T body like that Ilike the tall Ts
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    [QUOTE=Dave Severson;321358]
    Quote Originally Posted by Tom F

    Heck, stock height is about the only way you will fit in it Tom.... if I chopped the top, I'd have to take an equal length section out of your chest....
    I'd go for the legs. Not as much re routing to do. then sorta' curl him up under the dash.
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  11. 01-02-2009 03:28 PM #10
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    nice rusty, the T is lookin good so far. I was lookin at your steering and was wondering what you were using for a steering box?
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  12. 01-02-2009 04:28 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1940 tipster View Post
    nice rusty, the T is lookin good so far. I was lookin at your steering and was wondering what you were using for a steering box?
    Rusty last posted in August, haven't seen him around here since updating his T
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