Get all the rust off, deskin it, weld all the past sins up and install new skin. Boy, that was easier to type than it will be to do....
Those were my thoughts on the issue. I guess what I'm worried about is the strength of the c-pillar and a-pillar being butt welded, but hot rod guys do that all the time.... Same concept as chopping the top.
But those chopped top cars are on full frames , not unibodies where the roof is part of the structure.
I've seen first hand what happens when the pillars are cut through without a jig. The unibody springs out of shape and getting it back is almost impossible. Get a frame chart and put it on a jig before even starting. Jigs are available for a reasonable price....
