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cobra1966 · 08-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Hello to all the Chevy Fans. I am working with my ol man on hos 1972 C-10 Custom Deluxe LWB. We got the frame to a SWB. Now we need some advice or help to get it cut to a SWB bed. We have the dimensions and so forth. Just need pictures or directions on how to start. Anyone out there please help

Thanks to all

Lewis
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15 years

"When you come to me with a problem bring the solution, otherwise dont bother coming to me at all"

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foosed · 08-09-2009, 01:28 PM

Sorry, cant help you here, but im looking to do the same thing to my 72. do you have pics of how you did it. any info would help!

PanelDeland · 08-09-2009, 02:18 PM

rokcrwln has done a couple write ups on this.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...archid=1290429

He is extrordinarially talented at this stuff and fabrication in general.I think the post in the link shows some stuff on it.There is more and he may be able to direct you to it.You may also search the FAQ's (truck related) to find other threads on it.Member krue has done a great job of listing the FAQ's in an index(it's stickied at the top of the FAQ page).

Brad · 08-09-2009, 05:02 PM

This should help:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=238198

cobra1966 · 08-09-2009, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the info. I am happy to see someone out there can help out. I see the tape being placed at the 81.5 and 89.5 mark. Thats awesome. I just like to know from the front and take it from there. I will wait for that picture. Now is it better to cut it while the bed is fully assembled or taken apart? I say the way it is in picture. What was used to put it together? I know to a pro welder this is easy as walking the park. Anyone out there help out? Thanks

Lewis
Army Active 15 years

cobra1966 · 08-11-2009, 09:18 AM

Thanks for the help. I know your in a bad place. Keep your head down and ears open.Move on Safe. What is the dimensions from the front? I can see the rear 81.5-89.5 I just need the front. Then I can get started. The link you sent is great. I guess Livrat forgot some pics and numbers... Thanks. You are not forgotten

Jim_PA · 08-11-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

This should help:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=238198

I'm interested in this too. He describes cutting it a little bit at an angle at the bottom to make the lines work better, but I don't see any mention of how this was accomplihed.

I'd pay someone for some templates or something... There's an idea for someone!

Livrat · 08-11-2009, 10:37 AM

I am bad at taking all the pictures while doing the work... for that I opoligize!!

On the front I measured about 3 inches behind the stake pocket for the front cut then 12 inches back from that..

On the angled rear cut if you look at the bottom of the first picture on post #16 you can see where the angle cut was welded up. the cut was straight down from the top to approx one inch below the body line then angled forward at a 45 degree, it made the lower quarter bed taper much easier to line up.

hope that helped a bit

08-09-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: 1972 lwb to swb truck bed Sorry, cant help you here, but im looking to do the same thing to my 72. do you have pics of how you did it. any info would help! __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

08-09-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1972 lwb to swb truck bed rokcrwln has done a couple write ups on this. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...archid=1290429 He is extrordinarially talented at this stuff and fabrication in general.I think the post in the link shows some stuff on it.There is more and he may be able to direct you to it.You may also search the FAQ's (truck related) to find other threads on it.Member krue has done a great job of listing the FAQ's in an index(it's stickied at the top of the FAQ page). __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-09-2009, 05:02 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 1972 lwb to swb truck bed This should help: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=238198 __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-09-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	Re: 1972 lwb to swb truck bed Thanks for the info. I am happy to see someone out there can help out. I see the tape being placed at the 81.5 and 89.5 mark. Thats awesome. I just like to know from the front and take it from there. I will wait for that picture. Now is it better to cut it while the bed is fully assembled or taken apart? I say the way it is in picture. What was used to put it together? I know to a pro welder this is easy as walking the park. Anyone out there help out? Thanks Lewis Army Active 15 years Last edited by cobra1966; 08-09-2009 at 07:13 PM. Reason: Grammar

08-11-2009, 09:18 AM	#6
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	Re: 1972 lwb to swb truck bed Thanks for the help. I know your in a bad place. Keep your head down and ears open.Move on Safe. What is the dimensions from the front? I can see the rear 81.5-89.5 I just need the front. Then I can get started. The link you sent is great. I guess Livrat forgot some pics and numbers... Thanks. You are not forgotten

08-09-2009, 01:24 PM	#1
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	1972 lwb to swb truck bed Hello to all the Chevy Fans. I am working with my ol man on hos 1972 C-10 Custom Deluxe LWB. We got the frame to a SWB. Now we need some advice or help to get it cut to a SWB bed. We have the dimensions and so forth. Just need pictures or directions on how to start. Anyone out there please help Thanks to all Lewis Army Active 15 years "When you come to me with a problem bring the solution, otherwise dont bother coming to me at all" One of many quotes we use in the Army

08-11-2009, 10:37 AM	#8
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: 1972 lwb to swb truck bed I am bad at taking all the pictures while doing the work... for that I opoligize!! On the front I measured about 3 inches behind the stake pocket for the front cut then 12 inches back from that.. On the angled rear cut if you look at the bottom of the first picture on post #16 you can see where the angle cut was welded up. the cut was straight down from the top to approx one inch below the body line then angled forward at a 45 degree, it made the lower quarter bed taper much easier to line up. hope that helped a bit



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