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Vova · 05-14-2013, 02:04 AM

Looking to get my long-bed frame cut down in northern CA bay area.
Any suggestions?
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jc70chevy · 05-14-2013, 02:27 AM

There alot of guys on here that have done it them selfs. Read uP doesnt look to hard . Measure twice cut once. Good luck

Vova · 05-14-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jc70chevy

There alot of guys on here that have done it them selfs. Read uP doesnt look to hard . Measure twice cut once. Good luck

I could do the cutting but wouldn't trust my welding.
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GASoline71 · 05-14-2013, 10:47 AM

Sell the long bed and buy a short bed?

Gary

TobyArnot · 05-14-2013, 04:37 PM

Stacy David (Gears) shortened a frame earlier this year. His "stepped cut" method looked pretty solid. Check out the SPEED channel website and see if you can find the episode. Good Luck !

Vova · 05-14-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TobyArnot

Stacy David (Gears) shortened a frame earlier this year. His "stepped cut" method looked pretty solid. Check out the SPEED channel website and see if you can find the episode. Good Luck !

I found a ton of threads detailing everything but I just don't feel comfortable welding the frame.

**First c10** · 05-14-2013, 06:15 PM

I plan on cutting mine. I am not afraid of cutting or welding my frame its the bed sides that got me worried!!! good luck!

Vova · 05-14-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by First c10

I plan on cutting mine. I am not afraid of cutting or welding my frame its the bed sides that got me worried!!! good luck!

Great I'll bring my truck over

**First c10** · 05-14-2013, 07:10 PM

Lol!!! I would say buy a welder and some 1/4" metel and practice. This may work ad you will spend the same amount, get the job done and own your own welder. That's how I started. Good luck.
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Vova · 05-14-2013, 07:50 PM

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Lol!!! I would say buy a welder and some 1/4" metel and practice. This may work ad you will spend the same amount, get the job done and own your own welder. That's how I started. Good luck.
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I have a welder already. Just not confident welding a frame. Would hate for it to fail driving down HY 17...

richards72chevy · 05-14-2013, 09:34 PM

I wonder how it would effect insurance and title issues.

**leddzepp** · 05-14-2013, 09:36 PM

Why would it affect the title or insurance?

richards72chevy · 05-14-2013, 09:43 PM

Can you change your title and insurance over to swb?

**leddzepp** · 05-14-2013, 09:51 PM

There is nothing on a CA title that indicates whether a truck is SWB or LWB. Same for insurance.

Vova · 11-27-2013, 08:17 PM

Are people cutting down the frame without taking off the cab?

**LockDoc** · 11-27-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vova

Are people cutting down the frame without taking off the cab?

Probably, but I stripped mine down to the bare frame. I felt a lot more comfortable being able to flip mine so I had flat welding areas after I got it tacked...

LockDoc

C/10 King · 11-27-2013, 10:07 PM

These longbed truck frames were cut down by my cousin without removing the cab.

Vova · 11-27-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

These longbed truck frames were cut down by my cousin without removing the cab.

Did he just unbolt it from the body to create a little more space to work? Does he want to do mine?

**68bowtie** · 11-27-2013, 10:46 PM

shortbed frames seem to show up regularly on cl as an alternative. i saw one today actually in modesto.

Vova · 11-28-2013, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

shortbed frames seem to show up regularly on cl as an alternative. i saw one today actually in modesto.

I though about it but that seems like a lot of work.

bbcmudtruck · 11-28-2013, 12:36 PM

I've seen a few short bed frames here recently in the KC MO area for $500 bucks with titles. Not saying cutting your own is a bad idea, just throwing out the thought of a $500 dollar option! Do you already have a shortbed, or are you planning on cutting your bed also?

Vova · 11-29-2013, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bbcmudtruck

I've seen a few short bed frames here recently in the KC MO area for $500 bucks with titles. Not saying cutting your own is a bad idea, just throwing out the thought of a $500 dollar option! Do you already have a shortbed, or are you planning on cutting your bed also?

I already cut my bed down so just need to do the frame. I think swapping everything over is a lot of work. I think cutting the frame would be less work.
I found a local guy to do it for $500 but can't find his info.

cool68 · 11-28-2013, 12:44 PM

there was arecent ad on Stockton craigslist and ad said that they do frame shortening '67-'87 phone # 209-271-7480 - I know nothing about work offered and have not done any business with whoever placed this ad.

kelsfine69 · 11-28-2013, 08:37 PM

Remove the bed and step cut the frame as per info on the web. Tack back together then hire a portable qualified welder to come finish the job.

iamoscar · 11-28-2013, 11:04 PM

Its easy to do if you take your time. Like always measure at least twice and cut once. I cut mine and never took the bed or cab off the frame. I lifted the cab for access.

Some people will z cut the frame. I chose to cut straight down. I beveled the frame at a 45° where they met. Finished the outer welds flush and used the 12 frame section I removed as a sleeve for the inside and stitch welded the sleeve completly. The frames are mild steel so welding a little won't affect them like newer metal. Besides if you're in a wreck that buckles the frame under the cab in these trucks you've already ate the steering wheel and taking your last breathes.

If you need some more info pm me. Here's a link that has some of the pics of the frame cutting.

https://plus.google.com/photos/10589...32388338525969

05-14-2013, 02:04 AM	#1
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Frame cut down in CA. Looking to get my long-bed frame cut down in northern CA bay area. Any suggestions? Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2013, 02:27 AM	#2
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: Frame cut down in CA. There alot of guys on here that have done it them selfs. Read uP doesnt look to hard . Measure twice cut once. Good luck

05-14-2013, 04:37 PM	#5
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Stacy David (Gears) shortened a frame earlier this year. His "stepped cut" method looked pretty solid. Check out the SPEED channel website and see if you can find the episode. Good Luck !

05-14-2013, 06:15 PM	#7
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Frame cut down in CA. I plan on cutting mine. I am not afraid of cutting or welding my frame its the bed sides that got me worried!!! good luck! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-14-2013, 07:10 PM	#9
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Lol!!! I would say buy a welder and some 1/4" metel and practice. This may work ad you will spend the same amount, get the job done and own your own welder. That's how I started. Good luck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-14-2013, 09:34 PM	#11
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,650	Re: Frame cut down in CA. I wonder how it would effect insurance and title issues.

05-14-2013, 09:36 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Why would it affect the title or insurance? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-14-2013, 09:43 PM	#13
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,650	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Can you change your title and insurance over to swb?

05-14-2013, 09:51 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Frame cut down in CA. There is nothing on a CA title that indicates whether a truck is SWB or LWB. Same for insurance. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-27-2013, 08:17 PM	#15
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Are people cutting down the frame without taking off the cab?

11-27-2013, 10:07 PM	#17
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Frame cut down in CA. These longbed truck frames were cut down by my cousin without removing the cab. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-27-2013, 10:46 PM	#19
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,555	Re: Frame cut down in CA. shortbed frames seem to show up regularly on cl as an alternative. i saw one today actually in modesto. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

11-28-2013, 12:36 PM	#21
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: Frame cut down in CA. I've seen a few short bed frames here recently in the KC MO area for $500 bucks with titles. Not saying cutting your own is a bad idea, just throwing out the thought of a $500 dollar option! Do you already have a shortbed, or are you planning on cutting your bed also?

11-28-2013, 12:44 PM	#23
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: Frame cut down in CA. there was arecent ad on Stockton craigslist and ad said that they do frame shortening '67-'87 phone # 209-271-7480 - I know nothing about work offered and have not done any business with whoever placed this ad.

11-28-2013, 08:37 PM	#24
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Remove the bed and step cut the frame as per info on the web. Tack back together then hire a portable qualified welder to come finish the job. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...



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11-28-2013, 11:04 PM	#25
iamoscar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 11	Re: Frame cut down in CA. Its easy to do if you take your time. Like always measure at least twice and cut once. I cut mine and never took the bed or cab off the frame. I lifted the cab for access. Some people will z cut the frame. I chose to cut straight down. I beveled the frame at a 45° where they met. Finished the outer welds flush and used the 12 frame section I removed as a sleeve for the inside and stitch welded the sleeve completly. The frames are mild steel so welding a little won't affect them like newer metal. Besides if you're in a wreck that buckles the frame under the cab in these trucks you've already ate the steering wheel and taking your last breathes. If you need some more info pm me. Here's a link that has some of the pics of the frame cutting. https://plus.google.com/photos/10589...32388338525969

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