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Glenn73 Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2011 Posts: 1190 Location: West Jordan UT
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kermatt Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2012 Posts: 105 Location: Lakewood, Co
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:46 am Post subject: |
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If I want to take a section out of the rear window, where would you cut it? |
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kermatt Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2012 Posts: 105 Location: Lakewood, Co
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:49 am Post subject: |
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Glenn, we have a place inn Denver called Sviegals(sp) that will cut glass. Just a fyi, cutting glass isn't an exact science....not every one makes it |
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kermatt Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2012 Posts: 105 Location: Lakewood, Co
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:01 am Post subject: |
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Glenn, we have a place inn Denver called Sviegals(sp) that will cut glass. Just a fyi, cutting glass isn't an exact science....not every one makes it |
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eurodub Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2007 Posts: 1321
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 2:44 am Post subject: |
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although not 100% top chop related, i have some questions
i will have to repair a badly damaged bug which has the A pillars near the windshield gone. i should cut them and also replace the roof entirely at the corner of the door.
now... to weld the A pillars near the defroster vents in the dash, how should i approach this? is an outside weld enough? how far does the reinforcement that holds the hinges go upwards in the A pillar next to the windshield?
i think i must leave some space open to weld in the reinforcement first, then cover it off with the outside skin?
Thanks ! _________________ 1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
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OriginalZ Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Mt
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Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: chop a top |
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Ok, total newb here so go easy.
I have a 68 baja, runs but needs lots of cosmetic work ect.
I have a lead on a 72 roof that is a sun roof. Could this be used? If so would it be lame to put it on a baja?
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BugMan114 Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2007 Posts: 3744 Location: Ellenwood, GA
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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It's only as lame as you make it out to be. Your gonnna get both extremes of answers here, from the guy who has radical customs telling u to go for it, to the purists who say it's stupid, and your ruining the car. If you like it then, go for it. It's your car, build it how you want it, not how a crowd of keyboard commando's want.
Tho personally I say go for it _________________ 1974 Super Beetle: Custom resto in progress
1972 Super Beetle: Daily Driver
1971 Std. Beetle w/ 1929 Mercedes Benz Gazelle kit
1960 Baja Bug
1969 Baja Bug
Sand Rail- Homemade
Sand Rail- FUBAR
Aircooled Airheads
Why the hell do they call it a gland nut. its obviously a big fat bolt!!! |
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OriginalZ Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Mt
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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I concur sir. I feel as though the author of this original post has abandoned us. I have many questions that need answering before I can proceed. Will a 72 with the sun roof work. I have also found a 73 hard with a flat Front windshield, will these work on a 68? |
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BugMan114 Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2007 Posts: 3744 Location: Ellenwood, GA
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Theres no reason it wouldn't work. Tho if I were to guess it would prolly be easier to cut the sunroof portion out and graft it in later, as you have to cut the existing roof in several pieces and use the second or even third roofs to fill in the gaps. Once you get the roof chop done, and all welded up you can then cut the hole in the roof and graft the sunroof in. I hope your a good welder, and have a lot of free time. _________________ 1974 Super Beetle: Custom resto in progress
1972 Super Beetle: Daily Driver
1971 Std. Beetle w/ 1929 Mercedes Benz Gazelle kit
1960 Baja Bug
1969 Baja Bug
Sand Rail- Homemade
Sand Rail- FUBAR
Aircooled Airheads
Why the hell do they call it a gland nut. its obviously a big fat bolt!!! |
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jipple28 Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Morris Plains, NJ
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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Question
Inside the front of the ragtop clip there are 3 supports; one in each corner and one in the center.
What did you do with these? Cut them off the clip entirely and add your own later? I assume they are required or at least highly recommended. The center doesn't concern me too much, I just don't want to ruin the corner supports if they can be used again. From this photo it looks like you left the center support on the ragtop clip, just not the corners
I'm at this point with my ragtop donor; lines are traced and ready to be cut.
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Clark Kustoms Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2006 Posts: 798 Location: las Vegas
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Split 1 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 764 Location: Adelaide. South australia
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:23 am Post subject: |
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Clark Kustoms wrote: |
I charge $2500. |
I wish you were in Australia I would let you loose on mine |
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renatofuzz Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2013 Posts: 68 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:59 pm Post subject: the best step by step ever! |
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Thanks for the great help. I am about to start my first project on a tiny budget. The bug is going to be a course for me. I wish I could have it convertible but it is very hard to have the papers approved here in Brazil.
So I want to have a lower roof and cut it in a cabriolet style. From above the driver up to the motor. Has anyone here gone this far? I ve never found picts like these.
Just in time: Thanks for the great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!!!! |
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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Loved this thread ! ! ! . My son has a 64 that was chopped when we bought it . I wish whoever did it had seen this or a similar photo journal ,under the Bondo it was Fugly . We did a very similar thing done here ,we added a sunroof and a Oval rear clip . The issue we had with the clip was that now it was laid down further forward and there was a gap at the back center and tight at the end between the deck lid and the body . We ended up having to cut the body below the grills and extending it out to close the gap . Once done you still have to have your hand on the top of the deck lid when opening it up so it does not chip the paint .
On to the glass question . The person who said that you could sand blast the glass was right that works for the most most part ,but will send fractures into the needed part most times . It is a crude way to do it but it works and quickly at that . But remember that you can only do it to Laminated glass (windshields ) it WILL not work on Tempered glass (side ,door,rear glass ) . This why it is a good idea to law a factory window back in a cut section complete or you end having to use plastic (ugly) .
Having the glass made is a straight forward project really . Once the car is chopped ,make a template of the inside of the Pinchweld flange . This what we call the Daylight opening . So your pattern should fit tightly through the opening ,this is the exact size of your glass to be cut . Once you shorten the rubber the glass should just rope right in . Before you chop a VW or if you the glass out compare the glass to the opening size and they should have the same relationship before and after . I like to put Tempered back in the doors especially if going with one piece windows ,it takes a lot more beating than laminated .
I have made custom glass for a lot of cars ,these jobs are always Time And materials as they take a lot of both . One other side note only 64 and down cars have FLAT glass ,65 and the front glass is semi curved . While it can be cut from a stock window you usually lose 2 or 3 until you get one cut ,again I do this at owners expense .
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Detroit73super Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2009 Posts: 611 Location: Detroit
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Make a fiberglass template of the stock windshied and then trim as necessary while chopping the top to make sure the geometry isn't off. Especially for a curved fat girl windshield
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=395375 |
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Slammed69vw Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2012 Posts: 15 Location: Livermore Ca
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Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 10:35 pm Post subject: Nor Cal Choppers |
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Who can chop a roof in nor cal? and can it be done for 1k? |
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Nytstalker Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2007 Posts: 9 Location: 925,Ca
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im doing it rightnow to some ovals, im in antioch about 30 mins from you _________________ (O\_!_/O) |
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kermatt Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2012 Posts: 105 Location: Lakewood, Co
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:55 am Post subject: |
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Does anyone here know how to chop the wing windows? I want to put a mild chop in my car, but i want to keep and chop the wings.
Anyone with a link or pictures?
Also, i want to make my doors quick release. Can i knock out the pins or drill em out? _________________ 1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal! |
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Dantra Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2009 Posts: 24
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:45 am Post subject: Re: How to chop your Beetle by Clark Customs |
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Long time reader.. first post however
Sorry for the thread revival but I believe it's time for me to do something I've always wanted to do.. Chop a bug. I've had alot of Beetles but never a chopped one.
I see that the OP hasn't been on in a few years but maybe someone else can answer my question about this method of chop..
I plan to chop using this as a template but I'm curious if it has any affect on the deck lid or fender alignment. I won't be doing a VolksRod but something a little more traditional but dirty and sweaty.. But that could change ! Still in the planning stages.
BTW, I'm in Indy looking for a few shells.. Gimmie a shout if you have any leads |
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chrisvuc Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 231 Location: henderson, nv
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: How to chop your Beetle by Clark Customs |
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Dantra wrote: |
Long time reader.. first post however
Sorry for the thread revival but I believe it's time for me to do something I've always wanted to do.. Chop a bug. I've had alot of Beetles but never a chopped one.
I see that the OP hasn't been on in a few years but maybe someone else can answer my question about this method of chop..
I plan to chop using this as a template but I'm curious if it has any affect on the deck lid or fender alignment. I won't be doing a VolksRod but something a little more traditional but dirty and sweaty.. But that could change ! Still in the planning stages.
BTW, I'm in Indy looking for a few shells.. Gimmie a shout if you have any leads |
trailerparklimo on instagram - you can find the OP there |
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