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Old 02-23-2007, 07:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I did the Chop
No, it's not a dance. ...although maybe it should be.

...anyway. It needed to be done sooner or later. ...so I just did it. 2-1/2 hours total, some of that was just getting stuff together and figuring it out.

I did it ala Angry Andy style as shown here Front body mount CHOP!

Sorry, no pics during, but here is after. Yes, I know I need to paint it black, but my shop was out of black, so it's primer colored until I break out the rattle can again.







I did the cutting, Juan in our shop did the welding, I did the grinding. It's a pretty easy deal to do. If you're deliberating about it, just do it. You'll be glad for the peace of mind. I used a grinder with a cutting wheel and the cut took about a minute in a half.
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Old 02-23-2007, 07:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Now that didn't hurt a bit did it?!?


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I Used that same shade of blue on my black and
white ford a ways back, everyone was like "WTF"...

What Happened'... Did ya ruun out of BLACK...

Nice Job BTW....
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Nicely done Dragon. Looks like you're ready for Moab.
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Thanks Bandi.

Thanks TCao. Not quite ready, but Toyota of Dallas is shipping out a late Christmas present to myself that will get me closer.
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Inquiring minds want to know?
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Just the OME lift I've been procrastinating about. I should have it by middle of next week. Then all I need is ... and ... and... etc etc etc
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Just the OME lift I've been procrastinating about. I should have it by middle of next week. Then all I need is ... and ... and... etc etc etc
Yep, it's the etc, etc's that kill the wallet and require 2nd, 3rd, and 4th mortgages.
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I've already sold my wallet.
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