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Re: IceAge II - The MeltDown...
HighwayStar #578920 August 13th 2012 9:39 pm
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We first need to understand where we are...
so we can figure out where we are going!


2014 and no more Econolines made... market blunder. The last new 2014 econoline to go to a vanner - DEADLAST
How many mid ford vans can 1 man own? Don't ask stupid questions...
My chopped mid ford will be painted black till they make a darker color.
Grind to Grind... Hot metal will abound the land... IceAge II 'The MeltDown'
My 3D printer will produce a life size 1969 mid ford in 2031... Wait and see...
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Re: IceAge II - The MeltDown...
quiet1 #578924 August 13th 2012 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by quiet1

We first need to understand where we are...
so we can figure out where we are going!


So true......... smile


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Re: IceAge II - The MeltDown...
quiet1 #579087 August 15th 2012 1:27 am
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Good luck with this project. i will be following this one....


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wookee #579092 August 15th 2012 5:00 am
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Originally Posted by wookee
If all you have is one semester of a body shop class under your belt I think you would just fix it up and drive it.
It would really suck to see that clean of a mid ford cut up and never finished.
Sorry there is more that goes to chopping a van than the experience you have expressed here.......

......Wookee


I totally agree with Wookee. I have seen lots of 1/2 done chops for sale. Someone gets started then realizes it is more work than they thought or their circumstances change. Right now in the classifieds there are 2 or 3 chops for sale that may wind up as scrap, if they haven't all ready. They are rolling if not drivable chassis. Even if you get the hard work done life has a way of getting in the way.

If you start this you are making a long term commitment of large amounts of time and money. I don't know what your financial situation is but with the economy the way it is, it could quickly change for the worse.

If your heart is set on the chop, fix all the rust and get it mechanically sound first. If after that it turns out you are God's gift to body men, it is still a huge project but you have increased your odds.

One more thing to consider, what are the laws in your state? Does it have to pass inspection? How tall of windshield to you have to have?

I hate to be a downer but I'm sure all of the people we have seen trying to sell unfinished project vehicles were determined and willing to learn. That is not always enough. Once in a while that long shot gamble pays off. Most of the time it does not.

Best of luck whatever your decision is. If you go for it I sincerely hope you pull it off. Just seriously consider what you are getting in to. More likely than not it will take twice as long and cost twice as much as you figure.

Re: IceAge II - The MeltDown...
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We all agree that there are many things involved to make this happen.

The unfinished projects will always exist.
Too bad they are not all angled chopped mid fords for MY PRICE picking.
The losing streak was on my radar but the distance and not knowing how good/bad for the money killed it for me.

Whether I fall into that group that decides to sell or not finish is not my concern. My objective is to do and I will take action to that end.

I have the van and some metal to replace parts.
I think I saved this one from a crusher as thats where they seem to go.

Cost at this point is mostly time with metal work.
The risk is mine the second I bought the van.

For me, this is more about doing a chop at the moment. So that's where the number 1 priority will be. (cost is time).
Number 2 priority is generate funds to cover expense. That late ford snack tray needs to be worked and put up. Maybe I will make a van cabinet for sale.

"there is more that goes to chopping a van than
the experience you have expressed here..."

Wookee 's statement offers so much value.
What goes in is exactly what I need to find out to be successful.
So let us start to talk about what that action is.



2014 and no more Econolines made... market blunder. The last new 2014 econoline to go to a vanner - DEADLAST
How many mid ford vans can 1 man own? Don't ask stupid questions...
My chopped mid ford will be painted black till they make a darker color.
Grind to Grind... Hot metal will abound the land... IceAge II 'The MeltDown'
My 3D printer will produce a life size 1969 mid ford in 2031... Wait and see...
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quiet1 #579285 August 16th 2012 9:49 am
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If you can generate enough extra funds to off set the cost of a project like this by building wooden van accessories you are a better business man than me.

Again it really boils down to time.

Lets just say it takes 3 hours to build a snack tray from start to finish. Not counting the price of the materials.

That same 3 hours can just be spent working on the chop and actually get more done........

A very successful business man once told me."spend time treating your self to things you want in life.If you don't no one else will".

.........Wookee


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Re: IceAge II - The MeltDown...
quiet1 #579379 August 16th 2012 9:24 pm
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A wooden snack tray is merely 1 ingredient in the special sauce of funds. I enjoy wood working... so to me vans and wood are enjoyment of no time limitation.

Anyway...
I have been thinking about what percentage to chop out of windshield height. I will have to take some side view shots over the weekend. Then
mark up some drawings for presentation here.

I am interested in hearing percentages and inches of past chops projects done by others.


2014 and no more Econolines made... market blunder. The last new 2014 econoline to go to a vanner - DEADLAST
How many mid ford vans can 1 man own? Don't ask stupid questions...
My chopped mid ford will be painted black till they make a darker color.
Grind to Grind... Hot metal will abound the land... IceAge II 'The MeltDown'
My 3D printer will produce a life size 1969 mid ford in 2031... Wait and see...
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I have been looking at pictures of badcut and various other chopped mid fords (straight chops and angled chops). It is not difficult to figure out which of the two is harder to do. I do have more appreciation for an angled chop.

My plan is leaning (pun intended) towards an angled chop. I would like to keep the roof whole and tilt the sides in. I am guessing about 35% would be removed from the windshield. Once I get chopping on paper, I will be able to see how aggressive that amount is.

Looking forward to constructive advise on my project. I hope to radiate some interest...

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2014 and no more Econolines made... market blunder. The last new 2014 econoline to go to a vanner - DEADLAST
How many mid ford vans can 1 man own? Don't ask stupid questions...
My chopped mid ford will be painted black till they make a darker color.
Grind to Grind... Hot metal will abound the land... IceAge II 'The MeltDown'
My 3D printer will produce a life size 1969 mid ford in 2031... Wait and see...
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quiet1 #581341 August 28th 2012 9:57 pm
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I hope you are very young! What I mean by that is you might get kicked in the ass after the first major cut (by the "O CRAP WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INT0" bug) I say go for it. If you don't have time don't start. I can't get an interior in one van done to finish some one else's botched chop done. It is a lot of work and time and when you think your close the little things will take twice the time. I say go for it try it and if you fail at least you saved a van from the crusher (maybe to go back) but if it made you stronger as a person it was worth it! I will be here clapping for you every little step!!!


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