What is it? 6" or 8" ????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67cst · 02-13-2003, 07:35 PM

Hey all, ive been told when shortening a frame its 12" under the cab which ive been told from anyone ive asked, but when it comes to cutting off the back end of the frame ive heard to cut 6" inches from some and also heard 8" inches from others? so whats it gunna be? i guess i can always start with 6" inches and if it isnt enough ill cut 2"inches more off...but it would be nice to know ahead of time, thanks in advance

Derek

crazy longhorn · 02-13-2003, 07:44 PM

You need 8" off the back end....crazyL

67cst · 02-13-2003, 07:52 PM

tanks

72MARIO · 02-13-2003, 07:59 PM

I second the 8 " movement

67cst · 02-13-2003, 08:02 PM

right on 72 mario, keep em comin guys

**67sss** · 02-13-2003, 08:14 PM

Why shorten your frame drive 30 miles north of the border from Lyden and you can take my short bed frame for $100, no title

67cst · 02-13-2003, 08:17 PM

lyden? how many hours from summerland?

chevjayfsd · 02-13-2003, 09:33 PM

i have done it

EIGHT INCHES, I DID IT TO MY TRUCK

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'72 Shorty · 02-13-2003, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by 67cst
lyden? how many hours from summerland?

I'm geting 6hrs fom Kelowna, or 425 KMs

**67sss** · 02-13-2003, 11:40 PM

where's summerland?

67cst · 02-14-2003, 01:49 AM

its in the okangan..bc...CANADA

**67sss** · 02-14-2003, 06:07 PM

I'm 50 miles south of Vancouver.

Gene · 02-14-2003, 06:19 PM

Well I did mine also and another and both of them I only cut off 6 inches. I used instructions from an old article from Truckin' magazine. My bumper is a stock bumper and it fits just like a regular shortbed does... I would suggest you do the 6 first if it dont look right take off 2 more

Gene · 02-14-2003, 06:27 PM

Here's a pic of the back, you don't want to take off too much or you wont have enough frame to bolt your bumper to.

ebfabman · 02-14-2003, 07:05 PM

Every LWB frame I've seen (maybe not all???) had another set of diagonal aligned holes for the bumper brackets already there. IMO its not crucial on how much is taken off the rear of the frame, just so you don't get into the second get of bumper bracket holes.

I've taken 8 inches off the ones I've done, seemed to be about right.

72MARIO · 02-14-2003, 07:11 PM

8 " for Me too hope I didn't screw my self over ...... What ever I will live if worst comes to worst I will just pust put a roll pan in .

Gene · 02-15-2003, 08:09 PM

Ok since i'm obviously the only one saying six I will agree with the 8 inch thing

It's been awhile since we did those trucks but I could have sweared it was 6 off the back 18 inches total

But seeing efabman's pics of the work he has done to his makes me very jealous.....

I still say try a little then cut more if necessary

02-13-2003, 07:35 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	What is it? 6" or 8" ????? Hey all, ive been told when shortening a frame its 12" under the cab which ive been told from anyone ive asked, but when it comes to cutting off the back end of the frame ive heard to cut 6" inches from some and also heard 8" inches from others? so whats it gunna be? i guess i can always start with 6" inches and if it isnt enough ill cut 2"inches more off...but it would be nice to know ahead of time, thanks in advance Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-13-2003, 07:44 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	You need 8" off the back end....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-13-2003, 07:52 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	tanks __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-13-2003, 07:59 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I second the 8 " movement __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-13-2003, 08:02 PM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	right on 72 mario, keep em comin guys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-13-2003, 08:14 PM	#6
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	frame shortening? Why shorten your frame drive 30 miles north of the border from Lyden and you can take my short bed frame for $100, no title

02-13-2003, 08:17 PM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	lyden? how many hours from summerland? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-13-2003, 09:33 PM	#8
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	i have done it EIGHT INCHES, I DID IT TO MY TRUCK 8 8 8 8 8 8 __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

02-13-2003, 11:40 PM	#10
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	where's summerland?

02-14-2003, 01:49 AM	#11
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	its in the okangan..bc...CANADA __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-14-2003, 06:07 PM	#12
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	I'm 50 miles south of Vancouver.

02-14-2003, 06:19 PM	#13
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Well I did mine also and another and both of them I only cut off 6 inches. I used instructions from an old article from Truckin' magazine. My bumper is a stock bumper and it fits just like a regular shortbed does... I would suggest you do the 6 first if it dont look right take off 2 more __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-14-2003, 06:27 PM	#14
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Here's a pic of the back, you don't want to take off too much or you wont have enough frame to bolt your bumper to. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-14-2003, 07:05 PM	#15
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Every LWB frame I've seen (maybe not all???) had another set of diagonal aligned holes for the bumper brackets already there. IMO its not crucial on how much is taken off the rear of the frame, just so you don't get into the second get of bumper bracket holes. I've taken 8 inches off the ones I've done, seemed to be about right.

02-14-2003, 07:11 PM	#16
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	8 " for Me too hope I didn't screw my self over ...... What ever I will live if worst comes to worst I will just pust put a roll pan in . __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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02-15-2003, 08:09 PM	#17
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Ok since i'm obviously the only one saying six I will agree with the 8 inch thing It's been awhile since we did those trucks but I could have sweared it was 6 off the back 18 inches total But seeing efabman's pics of the work he has done to his makes me very jealous..... I still say try a little then cut more if necessary __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

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