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Title: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: RavnMonster on June 25, 2008, 06:00:09 PM
Had some time waiting for home depot to deliver my wash machine so I did my CW tail chop that UPS delivered yesterday. The instructions were real easy to read and follow.

Here are some pics. gotta do something about those mirrors next

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/jleilich/6-25-08032.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/jleilich/6-25-08033.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: JoDuc on June 25, 2008, 06:22:06 PM
 [thumbsup] Welcome to 'da club' [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: RavnMonster on June 25, 2008, 06:32:32 PM
Quote from: JoDuc on June 25, 2008, 06:22:06 PM
[thumbsup] Welcome to 'da club' [thumbsup]

Thanks i love the look, real glad i did it.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: NAKID on June 26, 2008, 12:32:37 AM
Nice. For a different look with the mirrors, try switching the mirrors and mounts to the opposite side (right mirror on the left side, etc). Once there, flip the mirrors upside down for a lower profile...
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on June 26, 2008, 06:15:57 AM
Looks nice [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: Pancake81 on June 26, 2008, 08:08:52 AM
Nice job man  [thumbsup] . Took me a long time to chop mine, but I am so glad I did
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: arai_speed on June 26, 2008, 11:19:03 AM
What did you use to cut the frame?
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: m9hundo on June 26, 2008, 01:43:25 PM
bellisima, now get rid of those rubber bands
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: monster2b on June 26, 2008, 03:12:28 PM
Looks good. You should also consider the smaller turn signals. It really cleans up the back end.


Arai speed. I've done the chop to mine as well. just use a hack saw. Use electrical tape and wrap the frame on both sides of where you want to cut it.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: RavnMonster on June 26, 2008, 05:09:50 PM
Yep thats what i did, but i used some light duct tape. Makes it easier to make your marks as well. Then just used a grinder to clean up the cuts.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: psycledelic on June 26, 2008, 10:56:11 PM
Looks Good!  Just a suggestion, a LED brake light with integrated turn signal will clean it up even more.  Very easy to install.  Eliminates the external signals all together.  I think mine are Clear Alternative. 
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: RavnMonster on June 27, 2008, 06:36:24 AM
THanks I havent decided what I want to do with the turn signals yet. Definitly want to change them, but those mirrors have to go first.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: arai_speed on June 27, 2008, 10:39:07 AM
So what's the verdict on which co. makes the best chop kit and why?

CW sells for $110 or so
ProItalia sells them for $89
Or a forum member sells his for $30.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: NvrSummer on June 30, 2008, 07:57:29 AM
Looks great Raven!  I just did mine this weekend, thanks again for those instructions.  Next time your in Colorado I owe you a beer!

I am however having some problems getting my DP seat to latch now, but I think some washers as shims will take care of that for me.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: RavnMonster on June 30, 2008, 07:32:36 PM
no problem bro...  anytime. Glad it worked out for you. Just make sure nothing is blocking the latch.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: Airborne on July 01, 2008, 02:13:20 PM
Quote from: arai_speed on June 27, 2008, 10:39:07 AM
So what's the verdict on which co. makes the best chop kit and why?

CW sells for $110 or so
ProItalia sells them for $89
Or a forum member sells his for $30.

Or you can make your own for free. Theres not much fab work to doing one. Mine is kind of ghetto but with the seat on it looks very clean. I have seen the CW kit and it is very nice but I would probably support the forum member.
Title: Re: Finished my tail chop today
Post by: tangueroHondo on July 01, 2008, 11:29:30 PM
Mine's ghetto style too.  Works fine.  However, the steel i used to make the Lic bracket is too thin.  She's sagging a bit.  Also rusting.....  What can I say?  I'm in the market for a thicker piece of aluminum now.