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Tex Smith's How to Chop Tops [Paperback]

Leroi Tex Smith (Author), Rich Johnson (Author)

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Series: Tex Smith's | Publication Date: November 1994

This is the first and most exhaustive book available on the subject of Chop Tops. It contains over 200 pages, with step by step-by-step guidelines on hammering the lid on rods and customs, as well as pickups. This book covers all categories of tops with instructions applicable to customizing cars from the twenties and thirties, all the way up through todays automobiles.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } This is the first and most exhaustive book available on the subject of Chop Tops. It contains over 200 pages, with step by step-by-step guidelines on hammering the lid on rods and customs, as well as pickups. This book covers all categories of tops with instructions applicable to customizing cars from the twenties and thirties, all the way up through todays automobiles.

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Product Details

Paperback: 226 pages
Publisher: Cartech Inc; illustrated edition edition (November 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1884089038
ISBN-13: 978-1884089039
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #810,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars chop top, June 28, 2000

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i felt the book very informitive, but lack step by step procedures. but overall its a good book to start with if your considering a home job.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommended, October 7, 2000

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This book is a great primer for anyone interested in car body modification,and provides a good overview of the techniques used,as well as things to consider,when planning a top chop.It covers a variety of different body types.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great DIY Book, August 14, 2006

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Packed with information that goes well beyond just chopping top. Lessons in welding, forming metal, how to choose good materials and equipment and more. Easily described as several books in one!

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4.0 out of 5 stars want to chop tops?
This book covers chopping tops on A LOT of different vehicles. Pretty well written and lots of photos. You should be able to find something close if you actually want to do this.

Published on May 22, 2007 by S. falconer

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're going to cut a car get this one
This is a very good book on techniques and methods. It covers many cars and trucks from old to new. The text and photos are both informative. Read more

Published on May 15, 2007 by K. Madsen

4.0 out of 5 stars A reasonable guide to chopping tops.
This is an interesting book.It shows a wide variety of vehicles being chopped.Its a good guide on how to perform this body modification. Read more

Published on June 15, 2006 by Chris Sellick

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