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1LoC10 · 06-07-2007, 01:10 PM

is it just the big wheels playing trick on me, or is this a really short bed?

70rs/ss · 06-07-2007, 01:12 PM

Looks like a trazer (truck body cut down to make it fit on a Blazer frame.)

byrd · 06-07-2007, 01:15 PM

I believe the dors and cab have been stretched and they cut the bed done to fit a shoty truck frame

67ChevyRedneck · 06-07-2007, 01:23 PM

It looks like the cab has been stretched backwards at an angle (look at back of cab roof line) and the bed has also been angled in the back. Could be a combination of shortening/lengthening, but overall, it looks cool

71chevylowrider · 06-07-2007, 01:27 PM

It looks longer then a short bed, but shorter then a longbed to me, not sure how they did it, but here's a pic of my shortbed for comparison.
At least....this is what it used to look like.

stllookn · 06-07-2007, 01:58 PM

Not my style but I certainly like the looks of the work that went into this truck!

Rokcrln · 06-07-2007, 05:03 PM

Yes it is shorter and he also layed the tailgate and rear corners forward about 5* or so. That along with the chop top does play tricks on you.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sodak69c10 · 06-07-2007, 09:13 PM

i don't think the cab was lengthened it had been chopped though it makes it look longer, box is short though, nice looking too

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-07-2007, 09:21 PM

i think what makes the cab look longer is the fact that the wing windows arent there

its a pretty cool looking truck though

68MoneyPit · 06-07-2007, 09:25 PM

please quit laying frame!!!!!! Low is good but sparks don't make it run faster . Mine will be similar to the one on Stacy David's website. It was on Trucks tv ( Copperhead ) That is what these trucks are supposed to look like. But that is only my opinion and as you know opinions are like a#^holes, Everyone has one and they all stink.

**special-K** · 06-07-2007, 10:07 PM

There are alot of mods to that sheetmetal.The overall length looks like a Blazer as mentioned by 70rs/ss.I think the roof wasn`t expanded when chopped.The leaned the back wall in.It looks to me like the hood is sectioned to sit lower.I wish I could see better pictures.

*trkklr77* · 06-07-2007, 11:30 PM

while the bed is definatly short[er], im not sure the top has been chopped

no wings, handle, and mirrors leaves a blank surface with no references but it could be. it appers to have factory chrome tirm at the windows.

does anyone KNOW! what size rims hes rollin?

i really like the whole truck, but i love the grill!!!!!!

very nice work, who ever built it sure know how to shape the steel right!! to make the tail and cab body lines land at the right spots after the bed was shortend takes some serious cut and stretching of panels.

**N2TRUX** · 06-08-2007, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Yes it is shorter and he also layed the tailgate and rear corners forward about 5* or so. That along with the chop top does play tricks on you.

That's what I see too. Looks like it's on a Blazer frame, but it could just be a shorteer frame all together. The cab is def chopped, windshield layed back, and back of cab looks like it's layed forward, but that might be an illuision as everyone has mentioned.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-08-2007, 09:12 AM

Something has definitely been done to the cab!

RACINJASON22 · 06-08-2007, 01:45 PM

We need a dead on side veiw of this truck!!!

Over all I like it and ther sure is alot of work in there.

RJ22...

**special-K** · 06-08-2007, 08:29 PM

I wonder how many bails of hay it`ll haul.With all that work,it could be on a car frame.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-08-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

We need a dead on side veiw of this truck!!!

Over all I like it and ther sure is alot of work in there.

RJ22...

Actually, we need a tape measure!! It looks like the top of the cab is stock width, with it chopped, or lowered, and it appears the doors/cab have been widened to acommodate the slope? It's crazy how at some angles it looks stock, but when you look again, something looks "off."

I agree, it's more than impressive work!

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06-07-2007, 01:12 PM	#2
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal Looks like a trazer (truck body cut down to make it fit on a Blazer frame.)

06-07-2007, 01:23 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal It looks like the cab has been stretched backwards at an angle (look at back of cab roof line) and the bed has also been angled in the back. Could be a combination of shortening/lengthening, but overall, it looks cool __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-07-2007, 01:27 PM	#5
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal It looks longer then a short bed, but shorter then a longbed to me, not sure how they did it, but here's a pic of my shortbed for comparison. At least....this is what it used to look like. Attached Images Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 06-07-2007 at 01:28 PM.

06-07-2007, 01:58 PM	#6
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06-07-2007, 05:03 PM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal Yes it is shorter and he also layed the tailgate and rear corners forward about 5* or so. That along with the chop top does play tricks on you. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 06-07-2007 at 05:03 PM.

06-07-2007, 09:13 PM	#8
sodak69c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 285	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal i don't think the cab was lengthened it had been chopped though it makes it look longer, box is short though, nice looking too __________________ ,Clint LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES 69 C-10 short stepside 406 sbc, 02 YAMAHA WR250F, 07 SUZUKI SV650S, 81 Grand Prix 355 sbc, 81 XT 500 YAMAHA

06-07-2007, 09:21 PM	#9
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal i think what makes the cab look longer is the fact that the wing windows arent there its a pretty cool looking truck though __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-07-2007, 09:25 PM	#10
68MoneyPit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Weatherford Tx. Posts: 106	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal please quit laying frame!!!!!! Low is good but sparks don't make it run faster . Mine will be similar to the one on Stacy David's website. It was on Trucks tv ( Copperhead ) That is what these trucks are supposed to look like. But that is only my opinion and as you know opinions are like a#^holes, Everyone has one and they all stink.

06-07-2007, 10:07 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal There are alot of mods to that sheetmetal.The overall length looks like a Blazer as mentioned by 70rs/ss.I think the roof wasn`t expanded when chopped.The leaned the back wall in.It looks to me like the hood is sectioned to sit lower.I wish I could see better pictures. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-07-2007, 11:30 PM	#12
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal while the bed is definatly short[er], im not sure the top has been chopped no wings, handle, and mirrors leaves a blank surface with no references but it could be. it appers to have factory chrome tirm at the windows. does anyone KNOW! what size rims hes rollin? i really like the whole truck, but i love the grill!!!!!! very nice work, who ever built it sure know how to shape the steel right!! to make the tail and cab body lines land at the right spots after the bed was shortend takes some serious cut and stretching of panels.

06-08-2007, 09:12 AM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal Something has definitely been done to the cab! Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-08-2007 at 09:17 AM.

06-08-2007, 01:45 PM	#15
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal We need a dead on side veiw of this truck!!! Over all I like it and ther sure is alot of work in there. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-08-2007, 08:29 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is this bed shorter than normal I wonder how many bails of hay it`ll haul.With all that work,it could be on a car frame. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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