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Originally Posted by 62caddy
It is the author that really doesn't know what it means because "chopped" in custom circles refers to dropping a vehicle's height through various means, ie: roofline, body side panels etc. It has nothing to do with the origin of Coupe' (coo-PAY) which takes its meaning from a reduction in length, normally providing enough room for 2 doors only.
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Speaking of "chopped" - these days, more than a couple of cars have such a raised beltline that they have a chopped-like appearance. Camaros, Mustangs, Chryslers, and on and on. I'm guessing it's partly for stylistic reasons and perhaps partly to help with side impact requirements. Or maybe that last is just a fortuitous side effect.
I'm glad I have an old F250 that I can rest my elbow on without said elbow being above my ear! Especially because that shoulder doesn't like it.
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Last edited by JMAC; 04-19-2018 at 06:25 PM.
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