almost finished LWB/SWB conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gflo383 · 01-13-2007, 01:44 PM

I cut the 14" section out and welded the frame back together. all thats left is the rear 6" cut.

if anyone would like, i could post pics and do a write up on the conversion, maybe a little more detail than the other conversion writeup's out there?

lmk if there is any interest...

killthewabbit · 01-13-2007, 02:02 PM

There is interest!

COACHMEASON · 01-13-2007, 02:16 PM

Yes...I am planning this conversion myself...It would be nice to have a couple of writeups to compare and contrast...Looking for tips to keeping me outta trouble and doing this thing the right way...

boatpuller · 01-13-2007, 02:19 PM

post them pics.i don't think anybody on here dislikes lookin at pics of chevy trucks

COACHMEASON · 01-13-2007, 02:24 PM

Just noticed this is for 73-87 trucks...(Wondered why it was a 14" section)

gflo383 · 01-13-2007, 02:34 PM

well, one thing i did different from the other conversion: he said to measure 6" back and mark it and cut the 14" section out. I went a little further (cant remember but ill post it in th ewrite up) so that the gas tank brackets will bolt up to the stock holes. also the frame is the exact same width where i cut and welded it back together. where as 6" back from the cab its about 3" wide and 14" back from that is only about 2" wide. also, instead of wrapping a piece of steal around the outside of the frame im going to use a "fish plate" and weld in a patch inside of the frame. it will not be noticeable and it may be stronger....? i already had 16gal tanks, but i have to cut the pipe on the filler neck.

ok, im just going to do the write up, i already wrote to much hahaha...

ill keep you guys posted. and some pics soon!

krue · 01-13-2007, 04:08 PM

Write a FAQ!

gflo383 · 01-13-2007, 04:14 PM

ok, what are some FAQ's?

ill post it up in a bit

bigblock73 · 01-13-2007, 06:31 PM

I would be interested in your writeup and pics, and would like to post them on 73-87.com. PM or E-mail me if that sounds cool.

krue · 01-13-2007, 07:14 PM

Click on the index link in my sig for FAQ's.

strongarm · 03-25-2008, 10:12 AM

yes I have A 66 K20 $X4 I Want To make A SWB and I need some help for sure

01-13-2007, 01:44 PM	#1
gflo383 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 130	almost finished LWB/SWB conversion I cut the 14" section out and welded the frame back together. all thats left is the rear 6" cut. if anyone would like, i could post pics and do a write up on the conversion, maybe a little more detail than the other conversion writeup's out there? lmk if there is any interest... __________________ 1986 IROC-Z lS1/T56 Moser 9" 78mm Turbo 1968 C10 step side, 5.3 Maggnacharger TVS1900 6L80E 2009 CCSB 5.3/6L80 4x4 http://members.cardomain.com/gflo383 Last edited by gflo383; 01-13-2007 at 01:54 PM.

01-13-2007, 02:02 PM	#2
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion There is interest! __________________ -- Will

01-13-2007, 02:16 PM	#3
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion Yes...I am planning this conversion myself...It would be nice to have a couple of writeups to compare and contrast...Looking for tips to keeping me outta trouble and doing this thing the right way...

01-13-2007, 02:19 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion post them pics.i don't think anybody on here dislikes lookin at pics of chevy trucks

01-13-2007, 02:24 PM	#5
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 417	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion Just noticed this is for 73-87 trucks...(Wondered why it was a 14" section)

01-13-2007, 02:34 PM	#6
gflo383 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 130	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion well, one thing i did different from the other conversion: he said to measure 6" back and mark it and cut the 14" section out. I went a little further (cant remember but ill post it in th ewrite up) so that the gas tank brackets will bolt up to the stock holes. also the frame is the exact same width where i cut and welded it back together. where as 6" back from the cab its about 3" wide and 14" back from that is only about 2" wide. also, instead of wrapping a piece of steal around the outside of the frame im going to use a "fish plate" and weld in a patch inside of the frame. it will not be noticeable and it may be stronger....? i already had 16gal tanks, but i have to cut the pipe on the filler neck. ok, im just going to do the write up, i already wrote to much hahaha... ill keep you guys posted. and some pics soon! __________________ 1986 IROC-Z lS1/T56 Moser 9" 78mm Turbo 1968 C10 step side, 5.3 Maggnacharger TVS1900 6L80E 2009 CCSB 5.3/6L80 4x4 http://members.cardomain.com/gflo383

01-13-2007, 04:08 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion Write a FAQ! __________________ "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"

01-13-2007, 04:14 PM	#8
gflo383 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 130	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion ok, what are some FAQ's? ill post it up in a bit __________________ 1986 IROC-Z lS1/T56 Moser 9" 78mm Turbo 1968 C10 step side, 5.3 Maggnacharger TVS1900 6L80E 2009 CCSB 5.3/6L80 4x4 http://members.cardomain.com/gflo383

01-13-2007, 06:31 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion I would be interested in your writeup and pics, and would like to post them on 73-87.com. PM or E-mail me if that sounds cool. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-13-2007, 07:14 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion Click on the index link in my sig for FAQ's. __________________ "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"

03-25-2008, 10:12 AM	#11
strongarm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Walla walla Posts: 9	Re: almost finished LWB/SWB conversion yes I have A 66 K20 $X4 I Want To make A SWB and I need some help for sure



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