CHOP TOP # 15 !!!!!!!!!! (Page 11/78)
madcurl NOV 27, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by exoticse:


Curly,

Any pics of #11 and #15 together yet ??


Nope. I was too busy changing the oil and fuel filter on #15. However, it did look strange with both cars being about 42" high side-by-side. I stopped off at Trends to look at the Redux. Man that sucker is blotted and monsterous looking. IMO it doesn't even look like a Fiero anymore comparred to the others.

I was going to take a pic of it but the car was in the corner and behind another car.

Anyway, a comparrison shots:


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rmphoto NOV 27, 11:43 PM
curly what size are the rims on #15? 18?
madcurl NOV 27, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by rmphoto:

curly what size are the rims on #15? 18?



In the previous pic both #11 and #15 have the same rims. Borbet 17x7.5 Some how these wheels are used for choptop projects only.

The Redux (primered one) has 19x7.5 rim (rear) on 245/35/19 Toyo and the front is stock but the 19x7.5 on 235/35/19 wasn't on the car during the pic.

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sqoach NOV 28, 12:34 AM
So let me get this straight. You have the silver chop-top, this red chop-top, and the Redux???? Damn, how much money do you have?

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exoticse NOV 28, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by sqoach:

So let me get this straight. You have the silver chop-top, this red chop-top, and the Redux???? Damn, how much money do you have?


And the light goes on !! Hehehehe.

Sqoach i can almost see your face as you came to the realization ! Very funny. I know a lot of forum members have still not put it all together and realized he owns all three.

No way the madman wants to discuss his salary but it is pretty obvious that he does well for himself, best to just leave it at that.

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slickrick2000 NOV 28, 03:28 AM
I love the looks of the chop tops! All those cars look great. I am hoping I can get some money saved to get mine done in the future.

I have a couple questions though.

How many inches are usually chopped off?

Does the framework that runs up the side of the windshield stay at the same angle, or does it end up leaning back towards the rear? Is the same windshield able to be used?

And lastly, when you actually do the chop, does the frame need to be temporarly reinforced to keep it from twisting, or does this not happen when it's cut apart?

Inquiring MIND wants to know... Thanks

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sqoach NOV 28, 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by exoticse:


No way the madman wants to discuss his salary but it is pretty obvious that he does well for himself, best to just leave it at that.


You're right. Sorry, shouldn't have said that. I guess I'm just jealous.

slickrick2000 NOV 30, 12:06 AM
OK I am thinking I may try doing my own choptop mod. The way my family eats up money, I'll never have it if I don't do it myself.

Anyone have the answers for my questions two posts up?

ChopTop NOV 30, 09:12 AM
The vast majority of chopped Fiero's were/are performed by Archie’s shop. A couple of folks have done it themselves, but I’m not aware of anyone sharing or documenting their efforts. Archie performed mine and it’s three inches, the original windshield is used and layed back, which means the A-pillars are cut at some point, layed back, and rewelded. The B-pillar is cut at an angle, then rewelded back together. The rear window and side windows are replaced with a lexan type material. I have no idea if the car is reinforced during the chopping process. However a couple of members have made braces when they have installed t-tops into their cars, so bracing may be part of the procedure.
It’s quite a bit of work, if you can afford it you should really think about having Archie do it for you. They’ve done enough by now that they have it down to a science. Good luck.
madcurl NOV 30, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by slickrick2000:

OK I am thinking I may try doing my own choptop mod. The way my family eats up money, I'll never have it if I don't do it myself.

Anyone have the answers for my questions two posts up?


Home brewed choptop? I only know of (1) person who has started and finished (100%) a choptop besides Archie........Orivlle. There is two other person(s) a yellow and a totally extreme chopped red notch back. I don't know the details as to: if the windows works or such?

The easy part is cutting it........finishing it is a totally different story. Part(s) have to be fab'd and are expensive.

Construction: The areas are reinforced to OEM according to Archie. He does this to prevent a law suits in the future. Interior pieces are 100% custom made. Rear window is OEM glass. Although the front glass can be used in the process, most choose to replace it with a new glass.