This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched

[redhead69]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

This one was choped about 2.5" if I remember right and was streatched 8" I think. It looked ok but was almost to that pancake look. I think yours will be way beyond the pancake look but will be very different! Keep us posted!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Im pretty sure thats the truck I seen at the Portland Swap meet, very sweet truck. Cant really tell from the pics but the one I seen had the bedsides molded to the cab. He was asking 30k for the truck and I was sitting there thinking.. How do I get 30k.. lol

Kevin do you have anymore pics of that truck? I really dig it

[Brad]

Here are some more pics of that Puegot Sound truck that's got a similar idea going:

[redhead69]

man I love that truck!! even nicer in person

[PanelDeland]

I like the stretch but agree with many that a chop may give it a "pancaked" look.And 14 in seems like a lot of stretch,but may work out nicely.I also think stretching the front sheetmetal would be cool.Are there any plans for mods to the bed?What are the plans for all the extra room behind the seats?I know if I moved the seat back 14 in I would need an extended leg to reach the pedals.Keep us posted.The concept and work looks great I will reserve judgement until I see more.

[jeffspower]

I wouldn't chop the top with that much stretch for my taste. I love the idea of stetching the cab. I'm considering it (someday when I have a shop to work in again) On a 67-72 K30 build. I want to use a 133" WB 80's 1 ton 4x4 chassis that I have, and add 6" to the cab to make up the difference from the 127" 67-72 WB. I think I'll drop the floor "flat" if I can to get my head out of the roof.

[BlkBoostedV6]

Originally Posted by CrashEd

Are you from the Bruce- Ladysmith area in Wis.
Ed

No I'm actually in Janesville, about 20 minutes North of Beloit.

Originally Posted by trkklr77

thats a *****en way to make room for in cab tank and big speakers!!!
ooooooooh cut the weld on the door and suicide the back half!!!

The extra cab space will allow for a fairly nice sound system as well as allow us the room for just about any seat we wanna use. As for suiciding the doors, were still considering this option and will most likely be suiciding the entire door.

Originally Posted by special-K

Was the bronze cab off a frame-mount RV?I see the center back panel is a patch.I would like to see inches added to the front clip in this.Just keep on stretchin`.

You are correct on the cabs origin. I kinda liked the idea of strechin out the front end a bit and ran it past the others workin on this and its a possibilty!!!

Originally Posted by sick69

Sounds likw a sweet project so far. Have you thought about an electric sunroof in it? Standard cabs ar alittle short for this but with that much stretch it should work, I know several of the stock imports have sunroofs the slide back on the outside of the roof for a possible donor. Just a thought.


Frank

Interesting, hadnt thought of opening up the roof at all, when I read this the first thing I thought of was installing a removable rag top across the roof section. I'll have to see were this idea takes me.

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I like the stretch but agree with many that a chop may give it a "pancaked" look.And 14 in seems like a lot of stretch,but may work out nicely.I also think stretching the front sheetmetal would be cool.Are there any plans for mods to the bed?What are the plans for all the extra room behind the seats?I know if I moved the seat back 14 in I would need an extended leg to reach the pedals.Keep us posted.The concept and work looks great I will reserve judgement until I see more.

Were workin on the roof as we speak and trying to lay out the rake, doesnt seem were gonna rake it as much as we wanted to.

As for the bed modifacations were still in the planning process there, the bed will have to be shortened a bit due to the stretch of the cab, ALTHO if we in fact do decide too strech the front sheet metal we my end up strechin the frame a bit as well to keep things looking proportionate. And were still brain storming for other ideas. Kinda like the cab I'm sure will think of something of the top of our heads and thats what will get done. Altho if anyone has any idea for bed mods feel free to share em.

Originally Posted by MrGoodpliers

I would definately shave at least one of the door handles! Looks good so far!

LOL One door handle is to get in the other is to get out. Seriously tho, both door hadles are being shaved.



I'll try to get some more pics up tonight of progress made today on the chop.

Thanks for the replies and please keep em coming

[Lil-Joe]

Looks Great, I'm 6' 3" tall and I think I'd fit in your truck a hell of a lot better. Keep us posted!!

[Luvlegs]

I say if you can chop it, slam it, rake it, stretch it - it's just plain cool to be able to do it! I'd imagine the door hinge area would need to be re-enforced to handle the extra torque/weight? Reminds me of the big ol' doors on the toranados, lincolns and caddys. Telescoping column? I'd say "nay" on the sunroof - they just don't seem like a full size truck luxury....and the cloth fold back ones are just "cheap" looking to me. As for stretching the front clip, hinge the fenders at the core support and make them swing out to the side, away from where they meet the cab and front flip the hood. I say all this and can't get mine on the road (well, almost there)...
Welcome to the board!
Don't be 3 week poster and stop posting pics... we like 'em!

[BlkBoostedV6]

Originally Posted by Luvlegs

I say if you can chop it, slam it, rake it, stretch it - it's just plain cool to be able to do it! I'd imagine the door hinge area would need to be re-enforced to handle the extra torque/weight? Reminds me of the big ol' doors on the toranados, lincolns and caddys. Telescoping column? I'd say "nay" on the sunroof - they just don't seem like a full size truck luxury....and the cloth fold back ones are just "cheap" looking to me. As for stretching the front clip, hinge the fenders at the core support and make them swing out to the side, away from where they meet the cab and front flip the hood. I say all this and can't get mine on the road (well, almost there)...
Welcome to the board!
Don't be 3 week poster and stop posting pics... we like 'em!

Anyone can chop, strech or slam anything they want to as long as they believe they can. Dont let a project such as this overwhelm you and take it one step at a time. This is actually the first chop we've done but we have had someone overlooking and helping that has done 1 before.

As for the doors, they are getting suicided so the hinges will be reinforced then. The entire front clip will be getting a suicide hinge as well , however were looking into the possiblity of hinging the fenders seperatly and swinging them out as you described as well as streching the fenders and hood. The tele-scoping column wont be needed. We've had seats in it as it sits and everything will be well within reach with a nice seat of buckets.

Oh and by the way, we ended up chopping it 7" in the front and 4 1/2" in the rear. Heres a few more pics.






This was with just a 4 1/2" chop, wasnt enough so we kept going in the front




Keep the comments coming guys as well as the ideas.

Anyone know of any companys that sell complete Air Ride/Bags for our trucks?

[ChevyDude]

I like the strech idea...personally I don't like chops on 67-72's. However, please post pics as the project continues!

[N2TRUX]

I admire your creativity.

I'll leave my comments at that...

[Rascal_one2001]

seeing the new pictures it is kinda growing on me. Looks pretty sick

[BurnoutNova]

Originally Posted by Spanky_Pete

What's even more interesting is that the cab looks like it had factory cab lights. A rare but rather undesirable option.

i think it can be a desireable option if the truck is a 4x4...

[BurnoutNova]

and why is the back of the cab patched up? was it from a camper?

[sneakysnake]

Ok, You caught my interest.LOL
Keep up the hard work and take lots of pics.

[PanelDeland]

Some of the BB members are vendors of Parts for these trucks.Check with them for the airbag kits.I do know they are available.

[Yukon Jack]

Crazy project you have going - you are making some incredible quick progress.