Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SSWANNABE · 09-08-2009, 02:58 PM

I have a 1970 c10 2wd with the long wheel base, where or what is the degree of difficulty of shortening the frame to make it the much more desired short wheel base?

71swb4x4 · 09-08-2009, 04:09 PM

This is a good place to start: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

SCOTI · 09-08-2009, 04:11 PM

^^ Just beat me to the punch..... This was the method I used.

VA72C10 · 09-08-2009, 07:40 PM

Welcome to the board. Before you cut it up....consider what you're going to use the truck for....plus, there are many that are leery of cut frames if you ever go to sell the truck so don't necessarily expect SWB money. Also consider that a LWB will ride better. Finally, the recent trend I have noticed is that longbeds are becoming more popular...I'm sure it's a combination of the fact they can be had cheaper, they are different, and they just look so darn good when they are dropped...

Whatever you decide to do, welcome to the board....you've found an excellent place to learn.

VA72C10 · 09-08-2009, 07:41 PM

Oh, and we need pictures of your truck

jrods70 · 09-08-2009, 11:07 PM

I like the lwb but to each his own but i will post a pic of my lwb 70 one bags

**N2TRUX** · 09-09-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

....plus, there are many that are leery of cut frames if you ever go to sell the truck so don't necessarily expect SWB money.

The solution there is to do it correctly, and document the process. If you have clear pictures showing quality work, most "truck guys" know this doesn't diminish the value.

Ackattack · 09-09-2009, 10:17 AM

Cutting the frame is only half the battle. You can also cut the bed itself down. That takes a little more time/effort.

ebfabman · 09-09-2009, 10:35 AM

The cut frame I've done bring the same money as oe shorts, at least all of them so far they have.

OARNGESI · 09-09-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrods70

i like the lwb but to each his own but i will post a pic of my lwb 70 one bags

wow thats a nice one

71swb4x4 · 09-09-2009, 10:03 PM

Here's the easy way to shorten a frame

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=361929

Unfortunately for you the distance on this one is the killer.

09-08-2009, 02:58 PM	#1
SSWANNABE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CLARKSVILLE, IN Posts: 13	Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! I have a 1970 c10 2wd with the long wheel base, where or what is the degree of difficulty of shortening the frame to make it the much more desired short wheel base?

09-08-2009, 04:09 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! This is a good place to start: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-08-2009, 04:11 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! ^^ Just beat me to the punch..... This was the method I used. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-08-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! Welcome to the board. Before you cut it up....consider what you're going to use the truck for....plus, there are many that are leery of cut frames if you ever go to sell the truck so don't necessarily expect SWB money. Also consider that a LWB will ride better. Finally, the recent trend I have noticed is that longbeds are becoming more popular...I'm sure it's a combination of the fact they can be had cheaper, they are different, and they just look so darn good when they are dropped... Whatever you decide to do, welcome to the board....you've found an excellent place to learn. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-08-2009, 07:41 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! Oh, and we need pictures of your truck __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-08-2009, 11:07 PM	#6
jrods70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort collins co Posts: 22	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! I like the lwb but to each his own but i will post a pic of my lwb 70 one bags Attached Images

09-09-2009, 10:17 AM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! Cutting the frame is only half the battle. You can also cut the bed itself down. That takes a little more time/effort. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! The cut frame I've done bring the same money as oe shorts, at least all of them so far they have.

09-09-2009, 10:03 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Wanting to make LWB 1970 to SWB!! Here's the easy way to shorten a frame http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=361929 Unfortunately for you the distance on this one is the killer. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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