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cheyenne10 · 01-08-2005, 01:24 AM

Who has a good set of step by steps and maybe pictures for making a bed trailer using existing pickup frame? Curious to handle the height of hitch, ties into wire harness, where to cut and notch frame, added tongue and supports up front, whether or not to leave in rear axles and gears or ?

It would be cool to have a matching utility trailer and it seems too many long bed frames going to scrap yard.

cheyenne10 · 01-08-2005, 11:33 AM

Any advise?

pierce · 01-08-2005, 12:01 PM

The one I had used the original rearend. The tongue was made from the frame to form the wishbone, the longer here the better for more control. Board member Huck has one maybe he can shed more light on the subject.

A few 72's · 01-08-2005, 02:32 PM

I did not make it, so I do not have plans but do have a picture. Org rearend, springs, shocks, and tail lights wired for lights. This is the best picture I have to show the front but can get some more this weekend. There are also a few more pictures in the link below, (just beware if your are on dail up...)

longhorn71 · 01-08-2005, 02:50 PM

I cut the frame on a 78 chev just behind the front cab monts.I used a 1/2 ton and left the diff in the rear.I would use a 3/4 ton and pull the gears out next time.Be careful when welding the frame so it does not crack.

barn9 · 01-08-2005, 04:59 PM

Check this one out:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ortbed+trailer

doc_rock · 01-08-2005, 09:26 PM

Made one using the tongue from an old single-wide mobile home and a 3/4 ton bed. 8 lug wheels, sturdy thing. Also hooked the emergency brake cables up on it to a late model F-body emergency brake assembly mounted to the front end of the trailer. Pull the handle up, and you've got a hill brake for the trailer.

That was probably the best part of it all, was the brakes. I'm sure somebody else has done it, but I was quite proud of myself with that little accomplishment.

01-08-2005, 01:24 AM	#1
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	making bed trailer Who has a good set of step by steps and maybe pictures for making a bed trailer using existing pickup frame? Curious to handle the height of hitch, ties into wire harness, where to cut and notch frame, added tongue and supports up front, whether or not to leave in rear axles and gears or ? It would be cool to have a matching utility trailer and it seems too many long bed frames going to scrap yard. __________________ Bob Last edited by cheyenne10; 01-08-2005 at 01:27 AM. Reason: spelling

01-08-2005, 11:33 AM	#2
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Ttt Any advise? __________________ Bob

01-08-2005, 12:01 PM	#3
pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	The one I had used the original rearend. The tongue was made from the frame to form the wishbone, the longer here the better for more control. Board member Huck has one maybe he can shed more light on the subject. __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe

01-08-2005, 02:32 PM	#4
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	I did not make it, so I do not have plans but do have a picture. Org rearend, springs, shocks, and tail lights wired for lights. This is the best picture I have to show the front but can get some more this weekend. There are also a few more pictures in the link below, (just beware if your are on dail up...) Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

01-08-2005, 04:59 PM	#6
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Check this one out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ortbed+trailer __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

01-08-2005, 02:50 PM	#5
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	I cut the frame on a 78 chev just behind the front cab monts.I used a 1/2 ton and left the diff in the rear.I would use a 3/4 ton and pull the gears out next time.Be careful when welding the frame so it does not crack.

01-08-2005, 09:26 PM	#7
doc_rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 84	Made one using the tongue from an old single-wide mobile home and a 3/4 ton bed. 8 lug wheels, sturdy thing. Also hooked the emergency brake cables up on it to a late model F-body emergency brake assembly mounted to the front end of the trailer. Pull the handle up, and you've got a hill brake for the trailer. That was probably the best part of it all, was the brakes. I'm sure somebody else has done it, but I was quite proud of myself with that little accomplishment. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Bananamobile. Yes, it's ugly, yes, it's rusty, it's slow too, but no, I'm not trying to show it.



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