How to Chop Tops by Timothy Remus (2008, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWolfgang Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101929133499
ISBN-139781929133499
eBay Product ID (ePID)63164130

Product Key Features

Book TitleHow to Chop Tops
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive, Automotive / Customizing
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering
AuthorTimothy Remus
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight15.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
SynopsisThis book shows the home-builder how to chop a top. Six start-to-finish top chops, done on everything from a Model A to a 1960 Oldsmobile, demonstrate first hand how to plan and cut so the reassembly is as painless as possible., Nothing defines a hot rod like a chopped top. How To Chop Tops takes a photo-intensive look at the best way to lower the roof on the project car in your garage. Over 300 images document the start to finish chopping of six cars, from a Model T to a 1960 Oldsmobile. Also included is a convertible top chop, one roof-filling sequence ......, How-To Chop Tops Nothing defines a hot rod like a chopped top. How To Chop Tops takes a photo-intensive look at the best way to lower the roof on the project car in your garage. Over 300 images document the start-to-finish chopping of six cars, from a Model T to a 1960 Oldsmobile. Also included is a convertible top chop, one roof-filling sequence and numerous welding how-to series. Interviews with professionals help to explain not only the actual cutting, but all the other items that must be determined before the actual chopping starts. Planning the chop includes deciding how to reinforce the body, what to do about the glass, and where to position the cuts to minimize warpage and body work later. Whether you need help picking the right tool or deciding where to position the new seam, How to Chop Tops provides the how-to steps you need to chop a top on both new and old hot rods., This book shows the home-builder how to chop a top. Six start-to-finish top chops, done on everything from a Model A to a 1960 Oldsmobile, demonstrate first hand how to plan and cut so the reassembly is as painless as possible. Professional hot rod builders share their wealth of experience through a series of interviews. The book deals with issues like cutting the glass, welding rusty steel, and where to position the cuts so the amount of finish work is minimized. This book covers top chopping from A to Z, including all the related issues that often make the project difficult.

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  • Chopping a top with little knowledge

    This book is full of great info for chopping tops. I have always wanted to try it, now I can with great confidence . I know it's not an easy job or task to profom, but with this book for guidance , it is or ses to be a breeze I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to chop a top. I do recomend they have some knowledge in that Field. Great bool

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  • Very informative

    Recipient is very pleased with this very interesting and informative book.

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  • a must have

    If you are going to custom a car this is a must read

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