Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Carbajal · 04-30-2009, 11:41 PM

Like title says.... Can it be cut down without any issues? I am having trouble finding a frame for my 72 and much rather just cut it down if possible.

Thanks guys!

- Scott

dan42 · 04-30-2009, 11:45 PM

There's lots of stuff on this - do a search, a lot of good info with pictures on the site. You may want to look through the build section as well. It doesn't appear to be too complicated, if you have the welding skills.

Carbajal · 04-30-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

There's lots of stuff on this - do a search, a lot of good info with pictures on the site. You may want to look through the build section as well. It doesn't appear to be too complicated, if you have the welding skills.

I don't have the tools or the skills but willing to pay a shop to do it. Seems like frames are going for about $500 and labor is about $300 for the job to get done. $500 for a bent frame only in the front so they would cut my frame in half and the other aswell and join the good half the my front half......

SCOTI · 04-30-2009, 11:52 PM

Lots of good tech in the FAQ's section . . ...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

Carbajal · 04-30-2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks and sorry guys.......

**mr48chev** · 05-01-2009, 12:00 AM

If you strip it down you should be able to find someone to do the cut and splice pretty reasonable.

By that I mean pull the bed off and possibly the cab depending on what the guy doing the work wants you to do. No sense paying someone else to do grunt work.

Be sure that who ever does the work cuts it so that it overlaps and isn't just butt welded together.

If your long bed box is in good shape I'd sell it and buy a short bed box in good shape. If the tailgate is in good/great shape don't let it get away.

**mr48chev** · 05-01-2009, 12:06 AM

The info in the link that ScotI gave has the proper information you need.

I'd highly consider making a copy of the information he gave and copy and print the photos as a reference for whoever does the work.

Carbajal · 05-01-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

If you strip it down you should be able to find someone to do the cut and splice pretty reasonable.

By that I mean pull the bed off and possibly the cab depending on what the guy doing the work wants you to do. No sense paying someone else to do grunt work.

Be sure that who ever does the work cuts it so that it overlaps and isn't just butt welded together.

If your long bed box is in good shape I'd sell it and buy a short bed box in good shape. If the tailgate is in good/great shape don't let it get away.

The bed I had I sold for $200 yesterday and the tailgate was non repairable. Its currently without a bed and now just needs to be cut.

I guess I will start searching for someone to cut it down for me.

Thanks

**mr48chev** · 05-01-2009, 12:18 AM

You are already ahead of the game

Carbajal · 05-01-2009, 12:22 AM

Now I need to find someone local to do it. I just posted in the regional section of the forum so hopefully someone will be as helpful there as you guys were in here

04-30-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
Carbajal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, California Posts: 90	Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? Like title says.... Can it be cut down without any issues? I am having trouble finding a frame for my 72 and much rather just cut it down if possible. Thanks guys! - Scott

04-30-2009, 11:45 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? There's lots of stuff on this - do a search, a lot of good info with pictures on the site. You may want to look through the build section as well. It doesn't appear to be too complicated, if you have the welding skills. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-30-2009, 11:52 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? Lots of good tech in the FAQ's section . . ...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-30-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
Carbajal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, California Posts: 90	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? Thanks and sorry guys.......

05-01-2009, 12:00 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,635	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? If you strip it down you should be able to find someone to do the cut and splice pretty reasonable. By that I mean pull the bed off and possibly the cab depending on what the guy doing the work wants you to do. No sense paying someone else to do grunt work. Be sure that who ever does the work cuts it so that it overlaps and isn't just butt welded together. If your long bed box is in good shape I'd sell it and buy a short bed box in good shape. If the tailgate is in good/great shape don't let it get away. Last edited by mr48chev; 05-01-2009 at 12:02 AM.

05-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,635	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? The info in the link that ScotI gave has the proper information you need. I'd highly consider making a copy of the information he gave and copy and print the photos as a reference for whoever does the work.

05-01-2009, 12:18 AM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,635	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? You are already ahead of the game

05-01-2009, 12:22 AM	#10
Carbajal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, California Posts: 90	Re: Can a LWB be cut down to SWB? Now I need to find someone local to do it. I just posted in the regional section of the forum so hopefully someone will be as helpful there as you guys were in here



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