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Old 07-06-2011, 11:28 AM   #1
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Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

so i am all for customizing your truck and I am sure that this guy meant well but i don't think that he researched much before he started cutting it down. It looks like he cut all 20 inches out of the middle of the frame.

This truck is for sale locally for 1800 its a 1966.

Thought you all might get a kick out of this.
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Old 07-06-2011, 11:32 AM   #2
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

not my year but would prob. look great once finished...
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Old 07-06-2011, 12:09 PM   #3
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

Doesn't look too bad to me.
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Old 07-06-2011, 12:17 PM   #4
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

Looks like you would be sitting on the Diff. You probably get the feeling of pivoting rather than turning in this truck. I guess you wouldn't have to worry about seeing another one just like it when its all done.

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Old 07-06-2011, 12:34 PM   #5
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

It doesn't look too bad to me either.

Just curious, what is the wheelbase of a blazer? (compared to a SWB?) I know they are a little shorter than the SWB truck.
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Old 07-06-2011, 01:16 PM   #6
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

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Just curious, what is the wheelbase of a blazer? (compared to a SWB?) I know they are a little shorter than the SWB truck.
A SWB is 115 and a blazer is 104 or 105
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Old 07-06-2011, 01:20 PM   #7
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

If his attempt was to create an SWB, it would take two cuts to make it look original. But, the shorter-than-stock wheelbase may end up being a lot of fun in several ways....
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Old 07-06-2011, 02:09 PM   #8
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

I've seen better and I've seen worse It's not all that bad, I give him credit for having the guts to cut it down into what everyone seems to want... a shortbed
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:16 PM   #9
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

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If his attempt was to create an SWB, it would take two cuts to make it look original.
That's what i am saying.

I am shortening mine and I made two cuts. I also don't think that he did a bad job. It just wouldn't be my pick to have it with such a short wheel base. and such a long back-end hanging out.
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:19 PM   #10
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

What he should go is finish the 8" section in the back and then put it back together. That would look kinda cool.
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Old 07-06-2011, 12:56 PM   #11
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

The first altered C10 I have ever seen.......an injected 427 with a straight axle under it and it would be sooooo Kewl!
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:59 PM   #12
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

My thoughts also...

I bet it will hook with the extra wieght behind the rear wheels.

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The first altered C10 I have ever seen.......an injected 427 with a straight axle under it and it would be sooooo Kewl!
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Old 07-06-2011, 06:25 PM   #13
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Yuk!!!!!
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Old 07-06-2011, 01:20 PM   #14
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

my brother used to live in spanish fork ,now in payson ,i need to get back there one of these days to check out utah
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:19 PM   #15
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

The wheelbase reminds me of a Ford.
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Old 07-06-2011, 06:42 PM   #16
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The wheelbase reminds me of a Ford.

It's true. Ford's longbox was only 5" longer than Chevy's shortbox.
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Looks like an altered-wheelie truck!
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:21 PM   #18
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

I actually like it the way it .I would paint flat black, steelies and air ride drive the heck out of it.
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:37 PM   #19
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im thinking a blazer frame...
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Old 07-06-2011, 11:26 PM   #20
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

brings to mind the phrase "measure twice, cut once". Norm Abrams would not be proud...
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Old 07-07-2011, 12:04 AM   #21
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Re: Check this out! Notice anything ODD?

if I had that scenery outside my garage I would screw up the cut too.
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Old 07-07-2011, 12:49 AM   #22
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He surely couldn't have got away with that on a stepside. There wouldn't be any room left for the step.
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Old 07-07-2011, 01:47 AM   #23
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I actually kind of dig it. Seems to me like it would fit right on a 4x4 Blazer frame.....would be a sick 4x4 project.
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Old 07-07-2011, 08:59 AM   #24
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I'd buy that for $1800! That'd be a pretty fun ride with the right engine/trans combo. Good start for a '66 Blazer project.
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