shaving bed to cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justincat · 11-15-2010, 12:55 AM

I know it would put your bed on permantly but I was just wander if anyone has shaved the bed to the cab, or has ever seen one done?

dwcsr · 11-15-2010, 01:16 AM

The frame has to much flex to make that practical. The panels would buckle badly after a short time.

Jacfourteen · 11-15-2010, 02:14 AM

There is one on here that has been discussed lately. Here is a pic and the thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430586

KMACD71 · 11-15-2010, 02:37 AM

Here's a picture of one I saved. The cab is stretched too:

Rollie396 · 11-15-2010, 02:55 AM

how bout shaving the cab all together?

327sbc Raw Power · 11-15-2010, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

The frame has to much flex to make that practical. The panels would buckle badly after a short time.

fully box the frame first that should stiffin the frame enuff to be able to do it

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-15-2010, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

The frame has to much flex to make that practical. The panels would buckle badly after a short time.

If this is true, then how do the Blazer's not buckle panels? They utilize the same frame.

cdowns · 11-15-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If this is true, then how do the Blazer's not buckle panels? They utilize the same frame.

blazer frame and truck frame are not the same

**72gmguy** · 11-15-2010, 08:14 AM

Blazers do buckle dont they? isn't that why they have the rocker boxes?

Jacfourteen · 11-15-2010, 01:26 PM

Seems that suburbans would suffer even worse from the frame flex with their extended length.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-15-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

blazer frame and truck frame are not the same

Same frame except the ends where the rear bumper are. They are the same thickness and same height in the middle. The blazer has an extra body mount, where a pick up would have bolts holding the bed down. Now, there is a fifference in 2wd and 4wd. But every 2wd Blazer I have seen, had the exact same frame as a 2wd truck. Same with 4wd.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-15-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmguy

Blazers do buckle dont they? isn't that why they have the rocker boxes?

I haven't seen any buckled from this. Mainly they rust out more than anything.

1LoC10 · 11-15-2010, 04:34 PM

cut the roof of a truck and weld it on a blazer body

Zoomin · 11-15-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Seems that suburbans would suffer even worse from the frame flex with their extended length.

There's B,C, and D pillars and the roof to lend a lot of rigidity.
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**67cheby** · 11-15-2010, 05:28 PM

heres a blazer on the board with a truck cab

cdowns · 11-15-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Same frame except the ends where the rear bumper are. They are the same thickness and same height in the middle. The blazer has an extra body mount, where a pick up would have bolts holding the bed down. Now, there is a fifference in 2wd and 4wd. But every 2wd Blazer I have seen, had the exact same frame as a 2wd truck. Same with 4wd.

different wheelbase for shortbed and blazer makes it a different frame

what you're saying is they're exactly the same except for the things that aint

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-15-2010, 06:09 PM

Ok, you're right, I'm wrong. They aren't exactly the same, but they are the same structure which won't allow one to flex or twist more than the other enough to make it buckle like mentioned. I sure don't see pics or threads on here of suburbans and blazers with buckled body sides because of this.

69 Okie Truck · 11-15-2010, 06:11 PM

I've seen and even owned a couple of Fomoco Unibody pickups. One of F#rds "better ideas' from '61-63.

Unless you are hauling serious weights, binding and crumpling ain't gonna be an issue. While the unibody construction is visually appealing, it would only take one li'l ol' lady in a Walmart parking lot to ruin your day........

AirSpeed · 11-15-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KMACD71

Here's a picture of one I saved. The cab is stretched too:

I love your truck! The hood looks great! Do you have pics of how you sectioned the hood? I am going to repaint my 69 soon and would like to try something like that!
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LONGHAIR · 11-15-2010, 08:51 PM

Blazer frames are considerably shorter, which would stiffen it automatically. Suburbans have a perminent roof, which stiffens things even more....
The biggest issue I can see is that the cab has rubber isolators that allow the body to move around some , absorbing so road vibration. The bed is solidly bolted to the frame. That could pose a problem?

Either way, that is not "shaving".....Moulding maybe? but "shaving" involves removing things that "stick up". Door handles, locks, gas fillers, antennas, turn signals, etc.

KMACD71 · 11-16-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I love your truck! The hood looks great! Do you have pics of how you sectioned the hood? I am going to repaint my 69 soon and would like to try something like that!
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Not mine, just a picture I had saved. I believe it was for sale somewhere last year.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-16-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

The biggest issue I can see is that the cab has rubber isolators that allow the body to move around some , absorbing so road vibration. The bed is solidly bolted to the frame. That could pose a problem?

I totally agree. Remove the bed mounting bolts, add rubber bushings/mounts, and you would have no need to worry. It is now an ElCamino.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-16-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KMACD71

Here's a picture of one I saved. The cab is stretched too:

Really? Or did it originally have a roof that went waaaaay back............?????

Absolutely beautiful.

1LoC10 · 11-16-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Really? Or did it originally have a roof that went waaaaay back............?????

Absolutely beautiful.

no, the cab is stretched.....look how long the doors are

11-15-2010, 12:55 AM	#1
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	shaving bed to cab I know it would put your bed on permantly but I was just wander if anyone has shaved the bed to the cab, or has ever seen one done?

11-15-2010, 01:16 AM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: shaving bed to cab The frame has to much flex to make that practical. The panels would buckle badly after a short time.

11-15-2010, 02:14 AM	#3
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: shaving bed to cab There is one on here that has been discussed lately. Here is a pic and the thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430586 __________________ 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 Last edited by Jacfourteen; 11-15-2010 at 02:15 AM.

11-15-2010, 02:37 AM	#4
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: shaving bed to cab Here's a picture of one I saved. The cab is stretched too: Attached Images Last edited by KMACD71; 11-15-2010 at 02:37 AM.

11-15-2010, 02:55 AM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: shaving bed to cab how bout shaving the cab all together? Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

11-15-2010, 08:14 AM	#9
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: shaving bed to cab Blazers do buckle dont they? isn't that why they have the rocker boxes?

11-15-2010, 01:26 PM	#10
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: shaving bed to cab Seems that suburbans would suffer even worse from the frame flex with their extended length. __________________ 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

11-15-2010, 04:34 PM	#13
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11-15-2010, 05:28 PM	#15
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11-15-2010, 06:09 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: shaving bed to cab Ok, you're right, I'm wrong. They aren't exactly the same, but they are the same structure which won't allow one to flex or twist more than the other enough to make it buckle like mentioned. I sure don't see pics or threads on here of suburbans and blazers with buckled body sides because of this. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 11-15-2010 at 06:11 PM.

11-15-2010, 06:11 PM	#18
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: shaving bed to cab I've seen and even owned a couple of Fomoco Unibody pickups. One of F#rds "better ideas' from '61-63. Unless you are hauling serious weights, binding and crumpling ain't gonna be an issue. While the unibody construction is visually appealing, it would only take one li'l ol' lady in a Walmart parking lot to ruin your day........

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