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02-01-2006, 01:24 PM
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Proud owner of a P.O.S.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: little rock, Ar
Posts: 72
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frame chopping
Does anyone have info about making a swb out of a lwb? I thinking about a foot. Don't wanna mess up.
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02-01-2006, 01:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: fresno
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Re: frame chopping
check out www.earlyclassics.com... thats where i had my long 68 cut to a short. http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed
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02-01-2006, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 13,373
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Re: frame chopping
Beat me to it. This gets asked a lot. There is a search feature at the top of the forum that is really useful for finding this kind of info. Also, the FAQ Submission forum here (it's in the main forum list) has tons of upgrades like this, tutorials and other stuff w/pictures..
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02-02-2006, 12:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lengby, Minnesota
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Re: frame chopping
I just finished cutting my frame about a month ago. It was not that tough. You will need a good plasma cutter or a cut off tool. Choose an area between the front and rear cab mounts that will not ruin any stamped serial numbers. There are a number of ways to make your cut. I cut mine in a "V" shape and removed 12". Use a grinder and make sure everything is true before welding. Weld the outside and the inside making sure there is good penetration. I used a grinder wheel and ground both sides to a "V", then filled the "V" with weld. Next I ground off the excess, then added a plate to the inside of the frame. I then went one step further and boxed the area of the frame in for strength. You will then need to relocate the rear cab mounts back 12". I cut the OEM rivets, then clamped the mounts in place and welded them back on. Finally you will need to remove 8" from the rear of your frame. Wa La a short bed.
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02-02-2006, 03:17 AM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Claremore, OK 74017
Posts: 2,639
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Re: frame chopping
Or you could just get a short frame. I have a 72 short frame that I may be selling once I get the 5 lug stuff off of it for my son's 68 short step.
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02-03-2006, 05:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victor, Montana
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Re: frame chopping
Check out the thread..."Took my truck in to get cut up". I read it then did this to mine. It worked quite well.
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02-03-2006, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: McKinney, Texas
Posts: 465
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Re: frame chopping
That is one good lookin Stude!
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02-03-2006, 06:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 142
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Re: frame chopping
This was a long box wheelbase to a blazer wheelbase...I dont have time right now but tommorow I will crawl underneith and post some pics...
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02-05-2006, 12:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Maple Ridge B.C.
Posts: 20
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Re: frame chopping
it kind of looks like a cartoon truck... looks awsome in my opinion! more pics more pics!! please.
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