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Chop Top in the Hill Country... by LT1 Chop Top
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| Last post by | : Falcon Fiero on 04-09-2003 05:42 PM |
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Dec 11th, 2002
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KlaX
Member Posts: 611
From: Richmond, VA
Registered: Feb 2002
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In that last picture of you with the choptop you really capture the 80s era with your authentic short-shorts and 80s mustache. Good Job! ------------------
Check out Pictures of My Fiero and WhiteFieroGT's Here
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12:30 PM
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rynelson85
Member Posts: 2178
From: Wichita, KS
Registered: Aug 2002
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by revin: Nahhh not enough scoops for me.  ha ha |
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I"m working on that right now......I trying to make some chopped 1/4 window scoops ------------------
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03:12 PM
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Falcon Fiero
Member Posts: 2780
From: Colorado
Registered: Jun 2002
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by DL10: I"m working on that right now......I trying to make some chopped 1/4 window scoops |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------
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05:35 PM
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Dec 12th, 2002
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bryson
Member Posts: 737
From: Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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It shall be mine.....oh yes, it shall be mine
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06:54 PM
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wpgfiero
Member Posts: 1099
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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 just wondering, approx. how much would it cost to get a chop top done?
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09:28 PM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by wpgfiero: just wondering, approx. how much would it cost to get a chop top done? |
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Here's a link to Archies page http://www.v8archie.com/choptop.htm
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09:36 PM
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1SLO2M6
Member Posts: 166
From: Acworth, GA, USA
Registered: Apr 2002
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Hey DL10 can we get some updated pics of the GBCT??? I would like to see it in its current state...and please dont do the sail scoops!! Some stock ones (heavily tinted) would look great! ------------------
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09:44 PM
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jscott1
Member Posts: 21676
From: Houston, TX , USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by 1SLO2M6: ...and please dont do the sail scoops!! Some stock ones (heavily tinted) would look great! |
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Well they couldn't be stock sail panels because they wouldn't fit  It would be nice to see the GBCT again.
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11:58 PM
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Dec 13th, 2002
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by 1SLO2M6: Hey DL10 can we get some updated pics of the GBCT??? I would like to see it in its current state...and please dont do the sail scoops!! Some stock ones (heavily tinted) would look great! |
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I'll post sme new pictures this weekend. THE only reason I'm considering scoops is I need new 1/4 windows and i'm not having that much luck making them ouy of lexan.
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07:00 AM
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Archie
Member Posts: 9436
From: Las Vegas, NV
Registered: Dec 1999
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by DL10: I'll post sme new pictures this weekend. THE only reason I'm considering scoops is I need new 1/4 windows and i'm not having that much luck making them ouy of lexan. |
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Hey Dave, I'm making/trimming/installing a set in a GT Fast Back this weekend (Saturday), if you want to stop by I'll show you what you are doing wrong. I'll bet by now you're wishing that you had left the windows like they were when you got the car.  Archie
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07:31 AM
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revin
Member Posts: 8684
From: Pville, TX
Registered: Aug 2001
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Why can't ya just get the kind like I got from Sage/or 007 and take a little from the top and bottom off(trim them down) They have the little window in there. Or go with the master(Archie) ------------------
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01:20 PM
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jscott1
Member Posts: 21676
From: Houston, TX , USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Archie: Hey Dave, I'm making/trimming/installing a set in a GT Fast Back this weekend (Saturday), Archie |
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Hey Archie, How many fastback choptops have you created to date? Do you think you could chop a T-top? Are you planning to retire any time soon?, (ie. how long can I put off my chop top installation) Just some friendly questions I hope you can answer
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02:37 PM
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wpgfiero
Member Posts: 1099
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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thanks for the link, If I ever have $3595.00 just lying around thats deffinitely what i wanna spend it on
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05:37 PM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Archie: Hey Dave, I'm making/trimming/installing a set in a GT Fast Back this weekend (Saturday), if you want to stop by I'll show you what you are doing wrong. I'll bet by now you're wishing that you had left the windows like they were when you got the car. Archie |
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I can't make it this weekend.....but I may have you make me a new set when you turn my intake around..........I'll give you a call to see when would be a good time.
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09:17 PM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by revin: Why can't ya just get the kind like I got from Sage/or 007 and take a little from the top and bottom off(trim them down) They have the little window in there. Or go with the master(Archie) |
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I don't think that would work.....the choptop takes quite a bit out{most from the top edge} and the little window would not stay centered. I may try and have one of them make me a set using a chopped 1/4 window as a guide. thanks for there names.
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09:32 PM
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BUCK WILLIAMS
Member Posts: 110
From: WATKINSVILLE GEORGIA USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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LT1 CHOP TOP, Are you going to bring your car to Michigan next summer for the 20th celebration? Would like to see it.
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11:38 PM
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Dec 15th, 2002
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Falcon Fiero
Member Posts: 2780
From: Colorado
Registered: Jun 2002
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BUCK, I (used to be LT1ChopTop) no longer own the GBCT, DL10 does now. I just want to see recent pics! ------------------
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09:51 AM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Falcon Fiero: I just want to see recent pics! |
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OK here's the car this morning
It's stuffed in the garage with a dead battery......I'll try to get it out later today for some better shots. I really haven't done much to it but drive it. I did put some SS mirrows under both hoods
and the front
I also have a Carbon Fiber Dash Kit to install
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12:34 PM
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Rare87GT
Member Posts: 5085
From: Wichita, KS USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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I love the SS mirrors on the hood and trunk. How did you go about getting those made? I think I would like to do something like that to my car. Was going to see if you could lead me in the right direction, also how much did it cost do that? Thanks and let me know if you can.
Amir
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 Maroon 1987 GT 5 spd: 2.8L
Ferrari Red 1988 Formula 5 spd: 3.4L
My Website: http://www.members.cox.net/rare88/
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01:43 PM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Rare87GT:
I love the SS mirrors on the hood and trunk. How did you go about getting those made? I think I would like to do something like that to my car. Was going to see if you could lead me in the right direction, also how much did it cost do that? Thanks and let me know if you can.
Amir
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I bought the bottom 2 of the back mirrows from Chris Berry {btaz1@aol.com } for $75.00. I decided I wanted them all mirrored so I made poster board templets of the other cutouts and had a local sheet metal shop cut them out of Mirrored SS. it was around $75, but they weren't as heavy of gauge of SS as the ones Chris sells. [This message has been edited by DL10 (edited 12-15-2002).]
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03:59 PM
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Rare87GT
Member Posts: 5085
From: Wichita, KS USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by DL10: I bought the bottom 2 of the back mirrows from Chris Berry {btaz1@aol.com } for $75.00. I decided I wanted them all mirrored so I made poster board templets of the other cutouts and had a local sheet metal shop cut them out of Mirrored SS. it was around $75, but they weren't as heavy of gauge of SS as the ones Chris sells. [This message has been edited by DL10 (edited 12-15-2002).] |
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How did you attach the glass to the trunk and hood, wondering what type of stuff I would need to use. Thanks.
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04:30 PM
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Rare87GT
Member Posts: 5085
From: Wichita, KS USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by DL10: I bought the bottom 2 of the back mirrows from Chris Berry {btaz1@aol.com } for $75.00. I decided I wanted them all mirrored so I made poster board templets of the other cutouts and had a local sheet metal shop cut them out of Mirrored SS. it was around $75, but they weren't as heavy of gauge of SS as the ones Chris sells. [This message has been edited by DL10 (edited 12-15-2002).] |
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I emailed Chris at that email address and it returned as not being a valid email? Any other way to contact him? Let me know.
Amir
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05:34 PM
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DL10
Member Posts: 2350
From: Bloomington IL
Registered: Jun 2000
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Amir I used double sided tape with a bead of silicone down the middle. Contact chris at 630 539-4012 or cbtaz1@aol.com
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06:19 PM
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Apr 9th, 2003
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Elenor84
Member Posts: 1946
From: Leduc
Registered: Nov 2000
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Wow! Nice work... I think this chop-top has touched all of our "fiero hearts" in one way or another...plain and simple it is a beatifull car and noone can ever say otherwise. Please keep us posted with more pics! ------------------
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09:09 AM
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Falcon Fiero
Member Posts: 2780
From: Colorado
Registered: Jun 2002
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What a great thread to resurrect.....Ah the days spent roasting tires and rustangs, hondas, cameros, firebirds, c5's.... ------------------
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12:41 PM
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Rare87GT
Member Posts: 5085
From: Wichita, KS USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Falcon Fiero: What a great thread to resurrect.....Ah the days spent roasting tires and rustangs, hondas, cameros, firebirds, c5's.... |
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Its okay you still have the 88GT Have you been driving that car around lately. You should take some new pics and post them up so I can have a new background Later Joel. ------------------
 Maroon 1987 GT 5 spd: 2.8L
Ferrari Red 1988 Formula 5 spd: 3.4L
My Website: http://www.members.cox.net/rare88/
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01:27 PM
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Falcon Fiero
Member Posts: 2780
From: Colorado
Registered: Jun 2002
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The 88 has not left the garage in about a month. I start it every few days to keep things juicy. Glad I spent the $ on the Optima Red top battery.....certainly worth it. It is still for sale however. ------------------
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05:42 PM
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