Topic: how much do i need to chop the top in inches.

[old47]

i am not sure how much to chop the top. This will be my 1st project in doing this. i was wondering what everyone is going with.

[Greybeards Customs]

#1) How tall are you ?
#2) Most truck cab chops are usually 4" or less if you are over 6 feet tall
#3) How comfortable do you want to be ?
#4) Is this going to be a long distance driver ?
#5) More is not always better
#6) The more you chop , the harder it is to line everything up

Give yourself honest answers

[Dustin Arnett]

#1) How tall are you ?
#2) Most truck cab chops are usually 4" or less if you are over 6 feet tall
#3) How comfortable do you want to be ?
#4) Is this going to be a long distance driver ?
#5) More is not always better
#6) The more you chop , the harder it is to line everything up

Give yourself honest answers

Agreed


~Dustin

[hotwheels]

totally agree, 4" or less anymore then that and you will hit your head hard when you hit a bump.

[lowboy]

agreed with everyone else i chopped my bug 1 1/2 inches and its kinda hard to see out of the side windows  maybe find one similar to what you want and see how it fits you and your wants most guys will let you "try it on for size"

[old47]

cool thanks guy's. I am sitting on the floor as of right now. i have a new set of older style dodge charger seats in it now and i am to high. i pulled the drivers seat out and sitting on the floor is just right. so i will have no trouble with clearance on the top. i am thinking of putting in a tractor seat. or might just use a cushion.
I think the cab needs cut down. i have over a foot of clearance as it sets. I have been looking at others on the site and have learned a bunch. but isn't like doing it for the first time.

[Greybeards Customs]

use this link to give yourself a little help . http://www.ratrodnation.com/forum/rat-rod-builds/dodge-truck-chop/