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09-23-2009, 11:25 AM
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lwb and swb frame
Does anyone have the specs for the LWB and the SWB frame? I was wondering if anyone has cut a lwb to make it a swb? And where did you make the cut? Thanks for anyinfo or pointing me in the right direction.
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09-23-2009, 11:36 AM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
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09-23-2009, 11:46 AM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=326920
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=321099 Here are a couple links to some folks who have done this Welcome to the forum!
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09-23-2009, 02:51 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
Welcome to the site from Texas. I noticed you joined it 2006, and this is your first post? Just been watching from the side lines? Hope you find what your looking for.
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09-23-2009, 08:36 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
Thanks for the info
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09-23-2009, 08:44 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
Well here's the story,When I joined in 2006 I had 1 of these trucks.SWB and when I sold it I sold all the parts that i had and told myself that I was out of them and moving to other projects.Well got the fever again for these trucks and since started rounding up parts and complete parts trucks,but so far no SWB frames.My goal is to put my TPI in my 71 lwb and make a every day driver,I've got a 70 1 ton with a 10' dump bed and I want to dial it up also,Then my goal is to fix up a swb street rod.But I have a lwb frame that I could trim down. So thats why I havn't posted anything even tough I've been a member since 2006 but i'm back and probably will have alot of questions .Thanks for the welcome.And it looks ans sounds like you fellows have alot of info and good advice. Thanks again
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09-23-2009, 08:47 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
welcome from arizona...... good luck.
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09-23-2009, 11:09 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
Glad you got the fever again!! I look forward to seeing your truck progress.
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Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
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09-24-2009, 11:10 AM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
Thanks alot. Hey I haven't learned my way around the board yet ,but does anyone have a write up of a TPI conversion in one of these trucks?
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09-24-2009, 12:05 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
I recently cut my 69 3/4ton down into a swb (frame and bed).
Also, I installed a TPI 350 into my 72 GMC I had. It was pretty easy. I used a painless wiring harness and a frame mounted external fuel pump with the stock tank. |
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09-24-2009, 12:55 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
Custom Classic Trucks magazine did a series of articles about converting from a LWB to a SWB. "Get Shorty" was the name of the articles. Check out their website and their archives to get the skinny.
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09-25-2009, 12:49 PM
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Re: lwb and swb frame
wwas you satisfied with the TPI in the 72 or did it leave anything to be desired? I know the car that I pulled the TPI out of seamed to run pretty impressive for a stocker,just don't know what the wait difference will cause to the little mouse.
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