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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
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Is this something a qualified body man would find easy.? Do you guys just bang it in line with a hammer and dolly of some sort.? I'm planning on doing the frame cutting myself and to get a mobile welder to come by and weld my frame. And I'm looking for a bodyman to do the bedsides for me. So I'm just learning how it is done so I can find someone that knows what they are doing. Really nice work here by the way.
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05-26-2015, 12:42 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Ok I'll be brave and ask, what exactly is a falling body line anyway, is this where the body protrudes outward about 4" below the top of the bed rails?
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05-26-2015, 09:10 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
I think it looks nice. When I did mine, I was concerned about the falling body line also (Swamp Rat, if you look at the upper body line on the bed it actually tapers down at the rear) but after reading one of the other tutorials, I did the screwdriver trick of prying the bed out a little to match the seams, it worked perfectly and you can't tell there was a difference in the drop since the outer skin is so flexible.
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05-26-2015, 11:23 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Amazing work, certainly an inspiration to the rest of us. Thanks for sharing.
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05-26-2015, 09:15 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Great work on the side markers and the bed over all! How's your COE project going anyway?
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05-26-2015, 10:51 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Insane skill!
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05-27-2015, 12:12 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
I knew there had to be a different method than the traditional cut, butt and weld. I have a SWB box that has the most trashed bedsides you've ever seen and a pair of LWB sides that are near perfect I'm gonna give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
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05-27-2015, 12:15 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
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06-14-2015, 12:24 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Anything new?
Bumping this thread to the top,...
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06-14-2015, 01:48 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
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If you look at the bedside in the last pic above, note that the horizontal bodyline isn't parallel with the the top of the bed, but falling (quote) at the rear. Great thread. If the OP wants to drop by N. TX and do my rockers and cab corners, I'm all ears 
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06-14-2015, 02:32 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
WTF?!
I'm always amazed when I log into this site!!!
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06-14-2015, 10:24 AM
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06-14-2015, 06:44 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
I've changed out the dash harness, turn signal switch, and fixed the messed up heater system. I'm just waiting on a new cigarette lighter, drive shaft support bearing, and back up light switch. Then everything will be working 100% and ready for the state police to inspect it.
Oh, and I changed out the gold bow ties on the caps to blue Boeing ties. I wanted the caps more period correct.
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06-14-2015, 08:07 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
December 26, 2014
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06-14-2015, 08:26 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
amazing work..
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06-14-2015, 08:31 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Seriously, awesome work.
Great before and after shot to. |
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06-14-2015, 10:08 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
awesome fab skills!
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06-14-2015, 11:32 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Before and after shots are amazing! Great work Tony
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06-15-2015, 10:41 AM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
looks great! I really wish you could do mine next!
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06-17-2015, 12:30 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Great job on shorting the bed. The side marker mold wow!
check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659403
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06-17-2015, 04:45 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Awesome metal work! I always wondered if it was possible to do that type of cut at the front
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06-17-2015, 04:55 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Love the before and afters. The first pic the trees are bare and there's dead leaves and twigs all over the driveway, and then the second BAM! leaves on the trees and nice green grass.
In all seriousness; what a fun build to watch. 
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10-22-2015, 02:13 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
very nice, thanks for documenting your steps...
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10-22-2015, 03:52 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
beautiful and seamless work. I plan on making a die myself for other projects.
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10-22-2015, 10:12 PM
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Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion
Did you get things worked out at the BMV?
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