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gotchevys? · 01-01-2007, 09:16 PM

I finally got started on my 67 this weekend. I took out the floor mat to check floor condition. Then I shortened the frame. I acctually prefer this method of frame shortening http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 but I did not want to remove the cab from the frame so I went with a method I saw used in Classic Trucks. I simply cut the frame, checked all measurements, welded it together and boxed it in. When I was done I Cut the two piece drive shaft and rewelded into a new one piece just to move it around the yard. I am NOT going to drive on the highway like this

. Although the driveshaft did stand up to me popping the clutch and smoking the tires down the driveway

. While I had the crossmember out I cut holes and welded in 4" pipe sleeves for exhaust to pass through.

01-01-2007, 09:16 PM	#17
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	I finally got started on my 67 this weekend. I took out the floor mat to check floor condition. Then I shortened the frame. I acctually prefer this method of frame shortening http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 but I did not want to remove the cab from the frame so I went with a method I saw used in Classic Trucks. I simply cut the frame, checked all measurements, welded it together and boxed it in. When I was done I Cut the two piece drive shaft and rewelded into a new one piece just to move it around the yard. I am NOT going to drive on the highway like this . Although the driveshaft did stand up to me popping the clutch and smoking the tires down the driveway . While I had the crossmember out I cut holes and welded in 4" pipe sleeves for exhaust to pass through. Attached Images __________________ www.fatdaddieshotrods.com Last edited by gotchevys?; 01-01-2007 at 09:18 PM.