Read about what's been done so far

Chopped Top - The First Big Screw Up12/06/2004
Chopped Top - Filling the Roof Gaps12/06/2004
Chopped Top - Lining Up the Windshield Posts12/01/2004
Chopped Top - Putting it Back Together12/01/2004
Chopped Top - Aligning the Posts10/22/2004
Chopped Top - Relief Cuts10/22/2004
Chopped Top - 2" Removed10/22/2004
Chopped Top - Finally Topless10/22/2004
Chopped Top - The First Cuts10/22/2004
Chopped Top - Planning and Measuring10/22/2004
Chopped Top - Inner Bracing and Planning10/22/2004
Drip Rails09/24/2004
The One Man Chopped Top Lifter05/04/2004
Fabricating New Steel Running Boards, Part 405/04/2004
Fabricating New Steel Running Boards, Part 305/04/2004
Fabricating New Steel Running Boards, Part 205/03/2004
Fabricating New Steel Running Boards, Part 105/03/2004
Shaving the Passenger Door Handle05/03/2004
Smoothing the Rear Fenders05/03/2004
Fixing a Dent in Front Suicide Door05/03/2004
Jan 28 - Let the Sanding Begin!04/11/2004
October 12 - New Air Compressor Arrives01/22/2004
August 15, 2003 - Getting a wash01/22/2004
August 10, 2003 - Disassembly begins01/22/2004

 

I have quite a few plans for body modifications. I've never done body work before, so it will definitely be a learning experience. Some of the projects on my wish list include -

NEW PLANS! -

Reshaping the door curves and hood shape - SOON

Running board tricks - SOON

Learning to do lead work - SOON

Chopping the top - DONE

Modify the grill shell - SOON

Smooth part of the drip rails - IN PROGRESS

Shave all 4 door handles

Remove exterior hinges - DONE

Install hidden hinges - DONE

Shave old tail lights - DONE

Flush tail lights and 3rd brake light

New smooth 3 piece hood

Fill in the cowl vent - DONE

Box some sections of the frame

Graft on a new front frame clip - DONE

Patch some minor rust holes - DONE

Install new front floor pans

Smooth the firewall - SOON

Massage all the fenders smooth - IN PROGRESS

Install smooth steel running boards - ARRIVED & IN PROGRESS

That's going to be a lot of work! If anyone has any experience with any of these projects, I'd love to hear from you!

Shane@RustToRod.com