chopped top?

Discussion in 'Exterior/Body' started by estgang1991, Mar 30, 2013.

  1. estgang1991

    estgang1991 Enthusiast

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    how hard is it to cut the top down on a truck like these? what's the estimated cost?...
     
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    Easy. Chopping the top is moderate work by cutting the rood in quarters chopping 2 3 4 in. Out of pillers re weldinf and filling roof gaps being a moderate pain... then theres glass... thats where price is sky high and a giant frustration. I have researched it and havent come across one thats figured out a cost effective eay to do it. Id say if u paid a shop with glass and all ur at 2000 maybe 2500 bucks.. its crazy talk
     
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    yeah that's a little far fetched for me... what about doing like a traditional B/D on it maybe?
     
  4. TRUCK ACTION

    TRUCK ACTION Grand Toyotaholic

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    Chopping the top on any ride is a lot of work= a lot of money!
    A shop doing it I would guess to be around $4,000 or more !
    Body drops in shops are $1,000 a inch here in Calif.:cool:
     
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    yota4life Grand Toyotaholic

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    Doing a body drop will be easier than a chop. I personally wouldn't do a chop unless I did a bd
     
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    For myself, The roof could be 1.5 to 2'' lower, but proportions would also have to be right...
     
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    Are you an oopmpahloompah, or do you plan on sticking your head through a sun-roof? Ok, just kidding. I think a chopped top would look cool, but lack of head room may be a issue.
     
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    I bd for 2500 to rocker on 20s and chop top can very on the style of the chop
     

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