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trusty72 · 05-26-2010, 05:54 PM

first i want to say reading the forums i can see most of you guys are funny as heck, good sense of humor all around. My question is, and ive searched a lot, im gonna cut down my long bed frame and turn it into a swb, but everyone wants to take the 12 inches out of the frame under the cab.(72 super cheyenne) Well im not ready to do a frame off resto right now, i dont want to pull the cab for access. I plan on cutting 12 inches out behind the cab. I realize i'll have to move trailing arm crossmember, but other than that what is the problem with this?

oldblue1968chevy · 05-26-2010, 06:31 PM

no idea buddy good luck!

and welcome this place is a blast, theres and FAQ on frame cutting if you havent found it already..

**70cst** · 05-26-2010, 06:35 PM

&

from Ohio. I am mechanically challenged

but I am sure you will get answers.

trusty72 · 05-26-2010, 07:21 PM

thank you i appreciate it

mikeoj · 05-26-2010, 07:23 PM

Try this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

Jacfourteen · 05-26-2010, 07:59 PM

welcome to the site! I plan on doing the same thing one day, hope yours turns out well.

trusty72 · 05-26-2010, 08:02 PM

thank you. mike oj thanks for the link that guy did an awesome job, but it think its still under the cab.

chevyblazer · 06-03-2010, 02:56 AM

hy thats about it you need to do remove trailing crrosmember and drive shaft

junkyardjohn · 06-03-2010, 03:35 PM

WELCOME FROM JUST DOWN THE ROAD & OVER THE HILL IN KENTUCKY. I'VE NEVER CUT A FRAME DOWN (YET) BUT I CAN'T COME UP WITH ANY KIND OF SENSABLE REASON, BESIDES MOVING A CROSSMEMBER OR TWO NOT TO CUT IT BEHIND THE CAB. MAYBE SOMEONE CAN COME UP WITH A REASONABLE EXPLINATION WHY THIS SHOULDN'T BE DONE, BUT I CAN'T THINK OF ONE. IT SEEMS PERFECTLY LOGICAL TO ME TO WANT TO DO THE SURGURY IN THE STRAIGHT SECTION OF FRAME DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CAB. AS A RULE I DON'T GIVE ADVISE ON THINGS THAT I'VE NEVER PERSONALLY DONE. I CONSIDER MYSELF PRETTY MECHANICAL MINDED & I'VE BEEN DOING THESE OLD TRUCKS SINCE 1985, BUT I IN NO WAY CONCIDER MY SELF AN EXPERT OR GURU ON THESE OLD TRUCKS OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. THERES AN AWFUL LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION ON THIS FORUM.. BUT YOU KINDA HAVE TO SEPERATE THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF. I JUST HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE GIVE WRONG OR MISLEADING ADVICE ABOUT A PARTICULAR SUBJECT, THEREBY LEADING SOMEONE SEEKING INFO. IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. I WILL SAY THOUGH THAT THE WORST CASE CENARIO IS YOU CAN SCREW UP THE FRAME BEYOND REPAIR, IN WITCH CASE YOU'LL HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRAME, & LONG W.B. FRAMES ARE NOT ALL THAT HARD TO FIND ON HERE. SOMEONE WITH MORE KNOWLEDGE THAN ME IS BOUND TO CHIME IN & GIVE YOU THE INFO. GOOD LUCK. JOHN

05-26-2010, 05:54 PM	#1
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	first post on here, what do yall think first i want to say reading the forums i can see most of you guys are funny as heck, good sense of humor all around. My question is, and ive searched a lot, im gonna cut down my long bed frame and turn it into a swb, but everyone wants to take the 12 inches out of the frame under the cab.(72 super cheyenne) Well im not ready to do a frame off resto right now, i dont want to pull the cab for access. I plan on cutting 12 inches out behind the cab. I realize i'll have to move trailing arm crossmember, but other than that what is the problem with this? Last edited by trusty72; 05-26-2010 at 05:56 PM.

05-26-2010, 06:31 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: first post on here, what do yall think no idea buddy good luck! and welcome this place is a blast, theres and FAQ on frame cutting if you havent found it already.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-26-2010, 06:35 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: first post on here, what do yall think & from Ohio. I am mechanically challenged but I am sure you will get answers. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-26-2010, 07:21 PM	#4
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: first post on here, what do yall think thank you i appreciate it

05-26-2010, 07:23 PM	#5
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: first post on here, what do yall think Try this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

05-26-2010, 07:59 PM	#6
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: first post on here, what do yall think welcome to the site! I plan on doing the same thing one day, hope yours turns out well. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

05-26-2010, 08:02 PM	#7
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	Re: first post on here, what do yall think thank you. mike oj thanks for the link that guy did an awesome job, but it think its still under the cab.

06-03-2010, 02:56 AM	#8
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: first post on here, what do yall think hy thats about it you need to do remove trailing crrosmember and drive shaft __________________ cucharitas customs

06-03-2010, 03:35 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: first post on here, what do yall think WELCOME FROM JUST DOWN THE ROAD & OVER THE HILL IN KENTUCKY. I'VE NEVER CUT A FRAME DOWN (YET) BUT I CAN'T COME UP WITH ANY KIND OF SENSABLE REASON, BESIDES MOVING A CROSSMEMBER OR TWO NOT TO CUT IT BEHIND THE CAB. MAYBE SOMEONE CAN COME UP WITH A REASONABLE EXPLINATION WHY THIS SHOULDN'T BE DONE, BUT I CAN'T THINK OF ONE. IT SEEMS PERFECTLY LOGICAL TO ME TO WANT TO DO THE SURGURY IN THE STRAIGHT SECTION OF FRAME DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CAB. AS A RULE I DON'T GIVE ADVISE ON THINGS THAT I'VE NEVER PERSONALLY DONE. I CONSIDER MYSELF PRETTY MECHANICAL MINDED & I'VE BEEN DOING THESE OLD TRUCKS SINCE 1985, BUT I IN NO WAY CONCIDER MY SELF AN EXPERT OR GURU ON THESE OLD TRUCKS OR ANYTHING ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. THERES AN AWFUL LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION ON THIS FORUM.. BUT YOU KINDA HAVE TO SEPERATE THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF. I JUST HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE GIVE WRONG OR MISLEADING ADVICE ABOUT A PARTICULAR SUBJECT, THEREBY LEADING SOMEONE SEEKING INFO. IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. I WILL SAY THOUGH THAT THE WORST CASE CENARIO IS YOU CAN SCREW UP THE FRAME BEYOND REPAIR, IN WITCH CASE YOU'LL HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRAME, & LONG W.B. FRAMES ARE NOT ALL THAT HARD TO FIND ON HERE. SOMEONE WITH MORE KNOWLEDGE THAN ME IS BOUND TO CHIME IN & GIVE YOU THE INFO. GOOD LUCK. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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