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Um, im thinking im going to cut it under the cab, i think it will look a whole lot better that way.
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With that method I wondered a few things: If you move the axle forward will that mess with centering the wheel in the wheelwell? I figured the leaf springs would have to be the same length between a long and short but I am not 100% for sure. Wouldnt make sense if they different but... What happens since you would be moving the hanger it would be moved down towards the ground and forward since the frame dips down when you move towards underneath the cab forward. |
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I think im going to cut it under the cab, it seems like it will be more of a pain in the arse but will look better and be easier, that way you dont have to mess with any of the leaf spring perches and just cut some off the back of the frame also. Will have to cut the rear cab mount off and the front bed mount and move them.
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Are these trucks different than the 73-87 trucks as far as where they get cut? The 73-87 trucks are usually just cut right behind the cab, and then just welded back up.
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but I haven't paid attention to how the long bed frames are. Could you move the front spring hangers forward and shorten the frame under the middle of the bed then just move the rear spring hangers back? a lot of it will depend on where the bed bolts are on the short bed in relation to the long bed. |
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There is about a foot before the frame bends upward to where it will hit the cab if i do cut it under the cab. Still have to put a tape to it and do some figuring, that would be cool to just cut the back of frame off and move the spring hangers but id have to look at it more to see if that would be better to do it that way or not.. |
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Dude, quit making such a fuss out of this. Just chop the frame about 2 feet behind the cab and leave it sticking out like a couple of handles for Joe to hang onto while he pushes you around town. You can rev the engine for effect and hang some chinese lights on it...................
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Scott......Ok, that makes sense.
If I remember correctly you need to remove 12" behind the cab. It would be a lot of work, but I think it would be helpful to pull the beds off one of your short bed trucks and the crew and compare them side by side.... Travis.… :haha: |
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A guy just called me on the bed so hopefully it will go and get outta my way, then ill take the shortbed out and start the measuring wars ;) Screw it have a plasma and welder lets have a choppin party :ennyd: :lol: :lol: |
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I just missed a bed last weekend for $100. The guy SAID it was nice too! Well lets get this solved so we both can be proud!
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I got a bed and a tailgate for $50 buckaroos, and Joe231 picked it up for me on his way back from getting new parts himself :metal: |
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Did anyone come through on the rear diff? |
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Then he can swap his half ton suspension from the white truck. See I fix things FAST!!! :D |
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Im probably going to end up using the white one for parts though, its pretty rough at the moment :lol: |
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Well got a couple things done today, unbolted the bed and stuff from the crew. Had to cut off the rear bumper, some ass-hat welded it to the frame with a mo bad welder :devil: :lol:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/061.jpg Had another no show/call guy from CL again today, hell if i needed a bed id pay 75 for it :lol: http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...ruck/062-1.jpg Got some things done on the S10 too, the more block sanding i do the more dings i find :lol: http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...uck/0562-1.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/065.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/066.jpg |
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Have you figured out haw to shorten the Frame Yet, Gonna be a Challenge because These frames are so much different than the Sqr bodies.......
Man o man, Don't get me started on CL, I had a Guy supposed to come at noon today & i waited 2 hrs for a no show no call........ I have & will never do that to somebody unless it were an emergency, Would still have the Courtesy to Call........... Did u notice that someone else is gonna build one also?? Rick |
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Yeah i guess were just man enough to do that because i would call also, it only right IMO..... No i guess i didnt notice.. what thread? |
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Here is a Link to his Thread, Sounds like it will be a Cool Project..........
Rick http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375782 |
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Oh ok yeah i did see that one, i just gave him the worthless without pics treatment :lol: :lol:
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Got my bed off! What about yours???:lol::lol:
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I had to go and look at your thread before i gave you chit about no pics, but i guess you got me ;) :lol: Well its unbolted and ready if this Craigslist idiot wants to come and get it or not, if not Saturday the plasma or salisaw will get ahold of it ;) Are you changing the 8 lug out or leaving it? |
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I have a 93 crew cab dually w/ 6.5 5spd, and a swb bed, but don't seem to have time to convert it. I have a 2000 k2500 swb, and a 96 CCLB also, so I am CC poor, and thats not counting the wifes 05 CC!
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My Goal is to have a 67-72 Crew Stepper..... Allready have a 73-87 Crew Stepper....... Someday a 88-98 Crew Stepper......... & 1 Regular Crew Dually........ Luv them Crewcabs:lol::lol::lol: Rick |
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:lol::lol: yeah i like them too! Ive always wanted one so im going to short bed it and make it my toy hauler ;)
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Got the bed off and some measuring in, think it might be a whole lot easier to move the hangers and find a gas tank than hassle with cab and bed mounts but im going to measure a bunch more and see...
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/106.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/104.jpg |
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Also started the rebuild on my 700R4 ;)
Started with a rather expensive work table, with 1/2 plywood and 1/4 trim all the way around so nothing could roll off as easily. http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/018.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...ruck/062-2.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...dtruck/070.jpg No turning back now ;) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...ruck/063-1.jpg |
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damn man, I didn't realize how expensive that table is, you got a '62 chevy for the base of it, huh? :lol:
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