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nomas · 01-16-2007, 04:18 PM

I am Nate a newbie from Seattle and I am the proud owner of a 71 chevy fleetside longbed. It is the love of my life! But my question to anybody with an answer is this, How hard is it to cut the frame and make it a short bed? From what I have read, it is only 12" diffrence. It has a 350 with a 350 turbo and a shift kit with a 2000 stall. The rear end has stock coils. Also, how hard is it to bag the rear end? I dont like low riders, but I do want to lower it a little to give it a better stance. Thank you for any info.
-Nate

shaneschevys · 01-16-2007, 04:21 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

ghetto_superman · 01-16-2007, 04:41 PM

check the FAQ area for a detailed frame shortening process..

and do a search for rear bag mounting or something of that sort.. youll have to sift a little, but you should fint what youre looking for.

and welcome from nebraska!

jsbgump · 01-16-2007, 06:18 PM

Welcome to the board from texas

krue · 01-16-2007, 06:42 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Check with Brad, I think he's in your area and had a shop shorten his frame. If you want to do it yourself, click on the Index link in my sig and there is a link to a frame shortening thread.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-16-2007, 07:06 PM

From West TN

CAL 58 GMC · 01-16-2007, 11:40 PM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

**Canadian694x4** · 01-17-2007, 01:54 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!!

86swb · 01-17-2007, 08:02 AM

Welcome to the board Nate from Western Kentucky.

**Ron 586** · 01-17-2007, 06:03 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

1969k10stepside · 01-17-2007, 07:06 PM

Welcome to the site

FarmTruk · 01-23-2007, 04:21 AM

A big HOWDY from Wallburg, NC. Good luck with yer projects.

Dr. Drop · 01-23-2007, 11:18 AM

Welcome, from Portland Oregon. We do the frame shortning here at our shop. Just yesterday we finished up shortning the frame on a 1971 Chev Camper Special. A few years back (maybe 8 to 10 years ago) I wrote an article on shortning frames. I think they called "Short Cut" it was in Classic Truck magazine. It had step by step instructions. That will help you alot.

71SWBChevy · 01-23-2007, 10:05 PM

to the board from KY!

tvblazer78 · 01-23-2007, 10:24 PM

Welcome, from East Tennessee.

01-16-2007, 04:18 PM	#1
nomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 3	71 chevy frame question.... I am Nate a newbie from Seattle and I am the proud owner of a 71 chevy fleetside longbed. It is the love of my life! But my question to anybody with an answer is this, How hard is it to cut the frame and make it a short bed? From what I have read, it is only 12" diffrence. It has a 350 with a 350 turbo and a shift kit with a 2000 stall. The rear end has stock coils. Also, how hard is it to bag the rear end? I dont like low riders, but I do want to lower it a little to give it a better stance. Thank you for any info. -Nate

01-16-2007, 04:21 PM	#2
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01-16-2007, 04:41 PM	#3
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: 71 chevy frame question.... check the FAQ area for a detailed frame shortening process.. and do a search for rear bag mounting or something of that sort.. youll have to sift a little, but you should fint what youre looking for. and welcome from nebraska! __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

01-16-2007, 06:18 PM	#4
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01-16-2007, 06:42 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 71 chevy frame question.... Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Check with Brad, I think he's in your area and had a shop shorten his frame. If you want to do it yourself, click on the Index link in my sig and there is a link to a frame shortening thread. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-16-2007, 07:06 PM	#6
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01-16-2007, 11:40 PM	#7
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01-17-2007, 01:54 AM	#8
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01-17-2007, 08:02 AM	#9
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01-17-2007, 06:03 PM	#10
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01-17-2007, 07:06 PM	#11
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01-23-2007, 04:21 AM	#12
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01-23-2007, 11:18 AM	#13
Dr. Drop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Or Posts: 23	Re: 71 chevy frame question.... Welcome, from Portland Oregon. We do the frame shortning here at our shop. Just yesterday we finished up shortning the frame on a 1971 Chev Camper Special. A few years back (maybe 8 to 10 years ago) I wrote an article on shortning frames. I think they called "Short Cut" it was in Classic Truck magazine. It had step by step instructions. That will help you alot.

01-23-2007, 10:05 PM	#14
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01-23-2007, 10:24 PM	#15
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