so i was gonna cut my roof off...

[Brad W.]

For a long time, i've been planning to cut the roof crew-cab style, behind the back doors. I was gonna make a back of the cab "wall" and a removable lexan window...

As I was standing in my garage last night, looking at the jeep, I realized just how big it would still be... I dont really like being the shortbus on swampers, so I've decided to cut more... I'm going to half cab it like an early bronco, just enough roof to cover the front seats and to cover the tuffy 2-radio overhead console. Basically enough to keep the rain/snow/sun off of me while i drive it. I'll be making a soft back with a window so i can still drive it when it gets cold out. And, i'm gonna skin out the back doors and weld them shut... that way i can refuse to be the taxi...

If my plans holdout and nothing else around my house breaks, I'll be starting the mock up this weekend. I cant wait to get this project on the table and get it over with. Pics to follow when I actually have something done, not just lines drawn with a sharpie!

[shadowjeep]

that is the same plan i have for my wag. although i plan on putting a fuel cell where the rear seat used to be and on board air in the back passenger side corner. please take pics. you are about two or three months ahead of me on this project. good luck.:cool:

[BRUTUS]

Personally, I like the look of the chop behind the rear doors... but I don't have a 4 door so who am I to talk?

I would advise against using lexan for any type of window. Lexan will discolor with exposure to the sun.

I have to ask this because it is really bothering me... why did you buy a 4-door if you DIDN't want to be the taxi? Right price?

[tkiller13]

brad w did you ever get your motor in and iirc f.i. done?

[Brad W.]

never got the motor swap done, but i have all the EFI stuff. I'm still debating which crate motor i want, chevy of course. I have the one ton th400 all ready to go in, and the NP-205 just needs a little cleanup and the cable twin-stick setup done.

and on the ? of 4 doors... free is always the right price!

[Stuka]

I am planning on chopping the top on my chero next summer most likely. I will be chopping behind the cab (2dr chero), but I have decided on either ditching the rear seat and making it a truck like cab, or making the soft top go farther back behind the rear seat.

[incommando]

I am in the "debate" stage of chopping mine. The floor boards in it were done pretty well by the PO, but the bondo flares and lower 3" of the body are crappy. I want to sawzall the frame behind the rear shackles, put a new crossmember on there, and cut the roof behind the doors. I am curious as to what you guys wind up with for a rear cover. I like how Donzi did his, but that looks a little involved for me.

[Brad W.]

My rear cover is going to be 2 pieces: a welded in steel lower divider (like early bronco half cabs) and a soft upper made from military canvas or black nogahide, with a clear vinyl window in it, just like the tops for baby jeeps... this way it can wrap around the cage bars and other misc crap that might get in the way. I also wanted my divider to be partially removable so I can go "almost" topless. I'll make a set of half doors for the summer and carry a raincoat...

I took anoter look last night and did some photochopping of random pics. So here is my refined plan: crew cab chop first. if it looks crappy, keep cutting!

[Richards]

I did something similar to what you are talking about. Here is a pic of mine so you can get an idea of what it looks like. I'm sorry it's not a very good pic, I'll try and dig up a better one
http://www.geocities.com/dr33sj/sc6.jpg

[Sambo]

y'all mean sonething like this???:p :D ;)
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/1974-1983-Cherokees/topoff4.JPG

[Brad W.]

hey sambo, you got a side shot of that? maybe a bigger version of your avatar? it's a much better example than my sucky photoshop job.

[Sambo]

yeah let me dig it up!
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=49649&highlight=sambo

[Brad W.]

thanks, that's exactly the pic i was lookimg for!

[Slim]

thanks, that's exactly the pic i was lookimg for!

I havent posted at all much these days of what I have been upto on the FSJ .but I thought since we were on the topic I would share a pic of what my changes look like ..crappy pic I know ,,I will work on better maybe the weekend if the weather is ok...
http://img6.picsplace.to/img6/21/33460008_001.jpg

[Thumpszilla]

Looks good slim Post more pics.

[Frank in Norway]

When I cut the roof on the Wagoneer behind the front seats, I took the rear part of the body and moved it forward. This way I got the body lines a little different than just cutting behind the front doors. Also shortened the rear overhang a bit.

http://www.fullsizejeep.com/1024/pics/Wagoneer_folldal3.jpg

[BRUTUS]

I love Franks' rig!!! I wish he was goin to Ouray this year! :D Definately a cool chop/bob result. Lots of fab though but in turn very unique. Gotta love it!

[Frank in Norway]

Thanx
I have loose plans to go to Ouray next year, without the Wagoneer. Can't afford the shipping from Europe :-)

[Lindel]

Frank, are those vent holes in the hood, next to the scoop?

[BRUTUS]

Thanx
I have loose plans to go to Ouray next year, without the Wagoneer. Can't afford the shipping from Europe :-)

That would be awesome if you could bring the wag! Are you going to get a cabin at the KOA? I would love to see the look on Dave's face when you tell him your mailing address in Norway! Priceless. Look forward to seeing you there Frank.

[Frank in Norway]

Frank, are those vent holes in the hood, next to the scoop?

Yes, they are vent holes. Trying to get some heat out :-)

[Slim]

I love Franks' rig!!! !

I agree His truck Inspired Me alot

[Thumpszilla]

:eek: That looks awsome Frank.

[shadowjeep]

has anyone done a choptop on a four door wag? i would like to see what it looks like.

[Donzi]

His truck Inspired Me alot

Me too...;)

[Sambo]

i would have to go back alot farther...David Allen and Rockjeep inspired me to do mine!,just took me forever to bite the bullet and "GIT R DONE"

[Frank in Norway]

has anyone done a choptop on a four door wag? i would like to see what it looks like.

Well, mine is 4-door Wag. I just didn't keep the rear doors :)

[tkiller13]

brad did you :sawzall: ?

[matt thompson]

ya norway frank is a bad a**, if you havn't seen his website you should!

[David Allen Racing]

i would have to go back alot farther...David Allen and Rockjeep inspired me to do mine!,just took me forever to bite the bullet and "GIT R DONE"

Thanks Sambo! Yep my chop goes all the way back to 97' when we were still a mailing list here.

[rockjeep44]

has anyone done a choptop on a four door wag? i would like to see what it looks like.

For shizzle my nizzle

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/gallery/d/10046-2/L1000583.jpg

Check out any of the first four albums for more
http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/gallery/v/rides/

[BRUTUS]

brad did you :sawzall: ?

[impatiently waiting]
[finger to desk]tap, tap, tap, tap, tap[/finger to desk]
[/impatiently waiting]

[Big-wagon87]

I love the world famous whitefoot Wagon. I have watched the vids and the tribute. Its a real Bad **s Is it going to make a come back. Like the Bikini top too. was that tellico or jellico TN.
Chris

[ChiefTawny]

David Allen, you made your removable canvas top? do you have any pics of the frame work that holds it? tia

[rockjeep44]

I love the world famous whitefoot Wagon. I have watched the vids and the tribute. Its a real Bad **s Is it going to make a come back. Like the Bikini top too. was that tellico or jellico TN.
Chris

Thanks but don't hold your breath for a return :p That was Tellico.

[David Allen Racing]

David Allen, you made your removable canvas top? do you have any pics of the frame work that holds it? tia

I had the top custom made at a local upholstery shop. It's made from the same grade of canvas as the real Jeep soft tops are, not the cheap boat stuff. There is no frame work, that is what's nice about the design. It uses the roll cage to support it.
http://www.davidallenracing.com/top4.jpg
http://www.davidallenracing.com/top6.jpg
http://www.davidallenracing.com/top9.jpg

http://www.davidallenracing.com/03drumisland22.JPG

[shadowjeep]

For shizzle my nizzle

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/gallery/d/10046-2/L1000583.jpg

Check out any of the first four albums for more
http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/gallery/v/rides/

very cool, thanks. thats the one i remember most. i had the rollover vid on my desktop forever. i always did like the cage on that thing, at the moment ill probably just do a 1/4 cab for now. i like the idea of doors and a windshield. we tend to play in the mud a lot around here. i may take the rest of the roof off after a while. winter around can also be pretty cold at times. although you wouldnt know that from the 60-65 degrees we have been getting lately.:D

[Poley]

wish mine was done , love the choptop's that is way I did mine, NEED A CAGE!!!

[welchct]

http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/9720/im0006681qt.jpg

here is my old rig with a chop top

[Brad W.]

brad did you :sawzall: ?

nope. I'm not going to cut until I'm absolutely sure what I want to do. I'm 80% set on a crew-cab cut, and using a slider window in the back, like a pickup cab. we shall see.