Dennis Reed wanted his model A to be chopped as much as was practical. We weren't sure what practical had to do with it, but we settled on a 6-inch removal. Model 'A's are about the best vehicle to do your first chop on because the chopped surfaces are so flat.
We gave Dennis some guidance like, make sure the tape is exactly 6" apart everywhere, that you cut inside the line, and that you carefully grind right to the line, so the welding goes easy.
Aside from wearing the wrong fashion accessories for the job, Dennis did an admirable job for his first chop. Cutting sheet metal in these conditions is always a challenge.
This is the point of the chop that you realize that there is no turning back. Commitment like that brings the best out in people.
We're pretty sure this is where the term "hack" came from. There is nothing pretty or glamorous about destroying 90-year-old steel. Its a bit like watching sausage being made; it's gut wrenching but delicious when its done. Posted by Bob
