Chop or Don't Chop

[luckypots]

I am building a 34 ford pickup slammed and I haven't decided if I am going to chop it. The wheel base center to center of axles is 11' 3" I do not want the Top Hat look from the cab being to tall. Let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[Arkansawer]

Me personally, i wouldnt chop it. But im different than most, i like em either chopped and not channelled or channelled and not chopped.

But that is just my personal opinion. And this is coming from someone thats about to start a totally different rat rod project,

 

[Unkl Ian]

When in doubt, don't.

You can always chop it later.

 

[Boltbreaker]

I vote.....chop it low.

 

[rockb1]

Chop it. I usually wouldn't say chop it but it just doesn't look right. Just my opinion.

 

[Bonehead]

When in doubt, don't.

You can always chop it later.

That is real wisdom! It is harder to do it the other way aroun. However I like a good chop, but make sure you fit in there first.

 

[CR55]

Looks good the way it is! If you decide to chop I would make sure you fit!!!!.....CR

 

[Sam_Fear]

I 'm really liking it tall. May look different with the doors on though. Like was said, you can always chop it later - so I'd leave it until you have all the parts on and then see what the total package looks like. Maybe have somebody do a photo-chop on it to give you a better idea. Right now, I like the cab how it is.

 

[Tripper]

I say chop it... u can always chop it more later!!!

BoB

 

[dmw56]

If you have the room, CHOP it!

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

It definitely needs chopped with a long wheelbase. However I think 135" is wayyyy too long a wheelbase for that truck. It not only looks totally out of proportion, but you are going to need a 40 acre field to turn that thing around. I would bring the front axle way back from where it is and be closer to the grille shell. Your looks and performance will benefit greatly...

 

[50Ford]

I think it looks awesome as is, If it was mine i wouldnt chop it to much if any.

 

[Rev Tex Devlle]

although i am a fan of chops, i think it should stay tall,, it has more of a herman munster look , and i like that,,

 

[Sam_Fear]

although i am a fan of chops, i think it should stay tall,, it has more of a herman munster look , and i like that,,

Yeah, like if Herman owned a truck, it would look something like what you have going. As for the long front, I like it. I was thinking the back end looked a little long - is that a 6 foot bed? Kinda like a long bed for rat rods - I like long beds.

Hope we're not getting do deep on the critique! Do you have a side shot of it?

 

[earthman]

We need to see more and bigger pix please

 

[luckypots]

More Pics

Here are a few more pics

 

[Old Gold]

Chop it, shorten the bed about 2 foot with the rear wheels centered on the bed.

 

[Thunder1]

I'd say chop it too! Slammed like that - IMO it won't look right unless you do.

T-1

 

[Gastrick]

Since it sits so low, I would chop it a couple of inches to bring it into proportion. That's my opinion anyway.

 

[Sam_Fear]

OK, a few quick photohacks:

1 & 2 are about 1/2 the windshield chopped.
3rd one's for Tripper.