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kballan · 09-19-2003, 03:22 AM

So me and my buddy were out for coffee tonight and he tells me that he went to go look at a frame for a truck that he's building. The frame has been cut to accommodate a shortbed. So he's looking at it, and something doesn't seem quite right. The wheels seem to be a bit too close. The guy cut a foot out of the frame (I think you know where I'm going with this!) and rather than measuring the wheelbase and cutting 6 inches out of the middle and 6 inches off the back, he proceeds to cut the full foot out of the middle of the frame. We laughed for a while at this. Sad thing is, is that it was a really minty frame with no rust. Oh well, good thing there are a lot of them around here.

Lynx · 09-19-2003, 07:21 PM

LOL haha did he tell they guy what he did wrong or just say he wasnt interested?

kballan · 09-20-2003, 12:33 AM

Nope, he didn't tell him - said he was gonna let him figure it out on his own!

Bowed · 09-20-2003, 12:54 AM

On a 67 to 72 its 12" center and 6" rear . Are the 73 to 87's that different ?

**Captkaos** · 09-22-2003, 10:43 AM

You are right, he might be disappointed, but not for cutting to much out. From my perspective, he didn't cut enough out. LWB vs SWB wheelbase is 14" difference. 117.5" vs 131.5" (67-72 are 2.5" shorter wheelbase than 73-87's) and I think it is 6.7" that is cut off the rear overhang.

09-19-2003, 03:22 AM	#1
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Had a good laugh today! So me and my buddy were out for coffee tonight and he tells me that he went to go look at a frame for a truck that he's building. The frame has been cut to accommodate a shortbed. So he's looking at it, and something doesn't seem quite right. The wheels seem to be a bit too close. The guy cut a foot out of the frame (I think you know where I'm going with this!) and rather than measuring the wheelbase and cutting 6 inches out of the middle and 6 inches off the back, he proceeds to cut the full foot out of the middle of the frame. We laughed for a while at this. Sad thing is, is that it was a really minty frame with no rust. Oh well, good thing there are a lot of them around here. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

09-19-2003, 07:21 PM	#2
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	LOL haha did he tell they guy what he did wrong or just say he wasnt interested? __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

09-20-2003, 12:33 AM	#3
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Nope, he didn't tell him - said he was gonna let him figure it out on his own! __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

09-20-2003, 12:54 AM	#4
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	On a 67 to 72 its 12" center and 6" rear . Are the 73 to 87's that different ? Last edited by Bowed; 09-20-2003 at 12:57 AM.

09-22-2003, 10:43 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You right, for the wrong reason... You are right, he might be disappointed, but not for cutting to much out. From my perspective, he didn't cut enough out. LWB vs SWB wheelbase is 14" difference. 117.5" vs 131.5" (67-72 are 2.5" shorter wheelbase than 73-87's) and I think it is 6.7" that is cut off the rear overhang. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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