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Jul 21, 2008 14:37:45 GMT
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The steelies are going to be banded from 4" to (hopefully) 6" depending on the clearance behind the sliding door?? They may have to be 5.5" if the 6" proves too much?? curse word that, 6" wide and alter the lower slider hinge of the door if it fouls. Popular mod for the VW camper brigade. |
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Jul 21, 2008 15:17:35 GMT
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OK - I've had a 'moment' and suddenly got it into my head that I want to take a grinder to the roof! Please do your best to convince me that this is a BAD idea.....because I really need someone to bring me to my senses! I know that it won't be an easy job and well aware of the majority of what is involved - but I can handle the glass side of things no problem.....the metalwork will be tricky, but I'm patient and methodical, so not too many worries there...but what do you guys reckon?? Before:  After:  Obviously there will be deeper rimmage and some appropriate boots for the shoes.....along with some retro stuff on the inside (original Bedford radio, some Cobra classics etc....) If I can get to rent a garage near me I'll be VERY tempted to go ahead and do this. 4" chop gives about 1" headroom on the crossmember, so foam padded rooflining going to be essential if you guys don't stop me. ;D |
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Jul 21, 2008 15:32:16 GMT
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If this is gonna be your daily work van, I'd stick to slam and wheels for know, and then look at a roof chop later.
I do like that bottom pic, partially because it's hovering!
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Jul 21, 2008 15:35:07 GMT
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I like a good roof chop as much as the next man but I much prefer this stock height. When its dropped it'll look so much better and u'll not want to chop it I bet. If you're really that keen to cut it, why not put one of those 'panoramic' roofs in it like those new Astras and stuff? Maybe even a yellow tinted perspex one?? If you're just wanting to do some metalwork you could always smooth out the side panels where the window shapes are (dunno how else to describe that, I'm sure there's a word for it!).
And try go as wide as you can on the rims, you know you want to anyway!
I love this little bus.
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Last Edit: Jul 21, 2008 15:39:30 GMT by leigh
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Jul 21, 2008 15:45:19 GMT
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Thanks guys - it's what I was hoping to hear  I just got it into my head the other day that I wanted to chop it - I guess I thought it would look too top-heavy if slammed with all that roofline above, but as Tom says, slam it first and see from there. Not too worried about it being off the road for a while because I've got a work van (or two) already on the road. Also been looking at bagging it - not cheap.....but BOY how cool would that be  |
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Jul 21, 2008 15:52:31 GMT
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Would be cool bagged, at least u'd be able to drive it in comfort. I definitely think that if you drop it first you will not want to chop it
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Lex
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Jul 21, 2008 16:29:34 GMT
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You got any better pictures of the van (front / back) before you started working on it? I wanna play in photoshop |
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Jul 21, 2008 16:36:04 GMT
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Having driven a few of those sooty vans, would you have any headroom if you chopped it? I don't recollect there being alot of room in the cab to start with, there again, I am a 17st F.B ;D
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Jul 21, 2008 16:43:01 GMT
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....would you have any headroom if you chopped it? I don't recollect there being alot of room in the cab to start with, there again, I am a 17st F.B ;D 4" chop gives about 1" headroom on the crossmember, so foam padded rooflining going to be essential if you guys don't stop me. ;D I also had another look at it last night and the crossmember directly above my head is only screwed into the sides, so could be moved back/relocated for more headroom - which would give about 2.5" (plenty for me) |
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Jul 21, 2008 16:44:26 GMT
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Today at 4:17pm, Mystery Machine wrote:4" chop gives about 1" headroom on the crossmember, so foam padded rooflining going to be essential if you guys don't stop me.
Oops, missed that!
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Jul 21, 2008 16:44:29 GMT
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You got any better pictures of the van (front / back) before you started working on it? I wanna play in photoshop I'm afraid not, but I hope to pick up some spare (standard) rims/tyres this weekend which will mean I can move it around and also get some better shots. Will let you know when I get some - would love to see what you have in mind? |
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srcars
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Built to use and abuse.
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Jul 21, 2008 16:45:35 GMT
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Chop, Chop  |
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Jul 21, 2008 16:48:10 GMT
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Chop, Chop I knew you'd say that Richie - gonna get it dropped and running first ans then think about what I want to do with the roof.... If you & Steve fancy a trip to Brizzle to help, then you might twist my arm enough to give it a go.... |
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Jul 21, 2008 16:51:29 GMT
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i vote for bags and roof chop, it looks hard as nails with the roof chop, awesome!!!
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srcars
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Jul 21, 2008 16:53:35 GMT
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As others have said, would be best to drop it and then see what you think. (tut. is'nt being sensible boring ;D) If you get stuck and need a hand I am sure we can sort something |
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bootsy75hst
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Jul 21, 2008 17:35:29 GMT
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keep it stock height with the bnded rims, it will still look ace without the roof chop:)
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Neil
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Jul 21, 2008 17:40:56 GMT
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stock height roof, all the way!  |
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Jul 21, 2008 18:32:59 GMT
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I'm liking the roof chop! But i'd be just as happy to see one of these with a stock body but slammed to hell! Either way is a win |
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Jul 21, 2008 18:48:39 GMT
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