Chop-top Geo

"JRapp: now as good as new again" (jrapp)
05/20/2016 at 19:51 • Filed to: None

So the post with the Bertone Volvo picture got me going down some dark alleys of the internet looking at chop-tops (yes I know the Bertone 262C is not technically a chop-top as it came from the factory like that). Anyways, I came across first this:

And then this:

People do some truly strange things to Geo Metros.. but I digress. The first picture here is actually somewhat interesting. I can’t seem to find much info on it though other than it’s a Gen 3 Geo Metro with an electric conversion. Just thought I’d share...

EDIT: Found a few more photos...

DISCUSSION (21)

jkm7680 > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 19:54

Oh goodness.

Those things rusted so much, I distinctly remember kicking a giant hole in one once.

RyanFrew > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 19:55

Both of those jobs are bizarrely clean, given that we’re talking about Geo Metros. Hats off! I’m a fan. Would definitely be interested in learning more about the first one - looks like a decent amount of work remains to be completed.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 19:56

Hypermilers for the win.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 20:00

There are a lot of people who heavily modify them for hypermileing! Search up “hypermileing Geo Metro” and I imagine you’ll get even more interesting hits!

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 20:04

That white one looks pretty badass actually. Kind of like a fiero and crx inspired mashup

Funktheduck > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 20:04

The top one reminds me of either a Nissan nx or Mazda mx3 and a little bit of Honda CRZ

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 20:07

Those are amazing!

Post chopped hatchbacks!

Kinja'd!!!

JRapp: now as good as new again > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast
05/20/2016 at 20:08

That Fiat looks awesome (sans the green wheels)!

JRapp: now as good as new again > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
05/20/2016 at 20:11

Yea I’ve seen a few of these already too.. some rediculous elongated tails or more inboard rear wheels and all that.. crazy stuff. I do admire the dedication and craftsmanship, even if the outcomes look strange.

JRapp: now as good as new again > RyanFrew
05/20/2016 at 20:12

Yea see my edit. I found a few more pics, and it doesn’t look as clean from those angles, though yes, quite a bit of work does still remain.

JRapp: now as good as new again > jkm7680
05/20/2016 at 20:16

So those are basically the same car as the Suzuki Swift. A friend of mine had one back in the day and he kept bragging that he can take any Geo Metro as he had one more cylinder.. he also complained though that his car didn’t track straight with a passenger in the car..

Rust aside, the car (the Suzuki anyways) is fairly durable, and is capable of going through a 6ft fence at speed and remaining mobile, only losing a front bumper in the process. That’s been proven.

JRapp: now as good as new again > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
05/20/2016 at 20:17

And a Crossfire from the rear.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JRapp: now as good as new again
05/20/2016 at 20:19

For sure, I am not a hardcore hypermiler (although I do use a few small techniques when commuting my DD route for the sake of saving a few bucks at the pumps), so I’d never be in to that sort of thing, but I do admire and respect the dedication and craftsmanship as well!