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69C10@16 · 11-18-2009, 01:15 AM

Could someone post a few pictures of a bare shortbed frame? I KNOW somebody HAS to be doing a frame off on one.

I'm getting ready to cut the frame of my 69 longbed and just wondered how everything lines up exactly. I try to research as much as possible before hand so I know as I'm doing things im not fubar'n it as it's being done.

Thanks a million.

68Stepbed · 11-18-2009, 09:17 AM

Hope these help.

72BlckButy · 11-18-2009, 09:29 AM

69C10@16, good luck with the cut down. If you search in the FAQ's, I believe there's several threads which address exactly where the cuts will need to be made to shorten your LWB frame.

**seafoam68** · 11-18-2009, 09:34 AM

Hope these help as well. Just keep in mind the first one is upside down ! :-) And the last one with the fuel cell has the stock "angled" crossbar removed and replaced by a straight piece. Good luck..

heymoe · 11-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Here are some of my 67.

**leddzepp** · 11-18-2009, 02:35 PM

Click on my build thread in my sig for some pics. I am doing a frame right now too.

kevmic28 · 11-18-2009, 05:40 PM

Too bad your not closer to East Texas. I saw an ad on Craigslist in East Texas for a short frame for I think like $400 just the other day.

**john** · 11-18-2009, 05:49 PM

step by step instructions.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

**lks dcvn** · 11-18-2009, 05:51 PM

I have a SWB rolling chassis out in the yard - if you need pix or measurements of anything - shoot me a PM and I can get them to you when I can.

69C10@16 · 11-19-2009, 12:15 AM

Boys you've come through once again. NOT SURPRISED! You all are awesome. I found the FAQ before I posted this. The only thing I couldn't understand was the cut down puts the front bed mount under the cab.... and I needed to know if I needed to cut the thing off or what to do. Your pics answered my question indefinitely. They will make me feel better as i grind away. haha

11-18-2009, 01:15 AM	#1
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Could someone post a few pictures of a bare shortbed frame? I KNOW somebody HAS to be doing a frame off on one. I'm getting ready to cut the frame of my 69 longbed and just wondered how everything lines up exactly. I try to research as much as possible before hand so I know as I'm doing things im not fubar'n it as it's being done. Thanks a million.

11-18-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Hope these help. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-18-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE 69C10@16, good luck with the cut down. If you search in the FAQ's, I believe there's several threads which address exactly where the cuts will need to be made to shorten your LWB frame. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-18-2009, 09:34 AM	#4
seafoam68 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 259	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Hope these help as well. Just keep in mind the first one is upside down ! :-) And the last one with the fuel cell has the stock "angled" crossbar removed and replaced by a straight piece. Good luck.. Attached Images

11-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#5
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Here are some of my 67. Attached Images

11-18-2009, 02:35 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Click on my build thread in my sig for some pics. I am doing a frame right now too. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-18-2009, 05:40 PM	#7
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Too bad your not closer to East Texas. I saw an ad on Craigslist in East Texas for a short frame for I think like $400 just the other day. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

11-18-2009, 05:49 PM	#8
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE step by step instructions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

11-18-2009, 05:51 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE I have a SWB rolling chassis out in the yard - if you need pix or measurements of anything - shoot me a PM and I can get them to you when I can.

11-19-2009, 12:15 AM	#10
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Re: Pics of a shortbed frame PRETTY PLEASE Boys you've come through once again. NOT SURPRISED! You all are awesome. I found the FAQ before I posted this. The only thing I couldn't understand was the cut down puts the front bed mount under the cab.... and I needed to know if I needed to cut the thing off or what to do. Your pics answered my question indefinitely. They will make me feel better as i grind away. haha

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