where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gostranger · 01-31-2011, 07:24 AM

i will be doing this soon and was wondering if anyone has done this and can recommend where to cut the frame i thought the show Trucks!!! on Spike did it and i cant find the video any way any help would be awesome!!thanks

helipirate · 01-31-2011, 08:37 AM

Trucks! did do a show on it. You can watch it on demand here

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RCNPIA
Classic Trucks did it here
http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/cl...uck/index.html

Early Classic did it here
http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed

There is a few threads on it and members that did it on the forum too, the articles and video show you where and how much to cut. Some of them cut in different areas but they all take a total of 20 inches out of the frame. 8 right off the back and 12 usually under the cab where the frame rails are straight.

gostranger · 01-31-2011, 10:18 AM

thanks that is what i was looking for time to warm up the sawsall!!!

**N2TRUX** · 01-31-2011, 10:37 AM

Check our FAQ forum. There are a couple of well written articles there too.

lucifer · 01-31-2011, 03:18 PM

When I cut mine I tok 12 inches out ahead of the rear cab mount (mover cab mounty back 12 inches) and then took 6 inches off teh rear of the frame.
I chose to make the cut ahead of the rear cab mount because the frame is uniform and straight at that point. Put in an 18 inch plate on teh inside of teh frame to form a box frame centered over the cut. Left the crossmember in place and put in a one peice driveshaft. Made for a very easy job and great result.

regards
Luc

kieth · 01-31-2011, 04:43 PM

I just went out and found a rolling swb frame, took all the stuff of the lwb and put it on the swb,,,,,,much less work......cost $175.00 also got a complete front clip, cab with doors, and a fleetside be with tailgate.....Kieth

SCOTI · 01-31-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Check our FAQ forum. There are a couple of well written articles there too.

What he said....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

gostranger · 01-31-2011, 10:02 PM

awesome thanks for all of the info from everyone!!!!!

01-31-2011, 07:24 AM	#1
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? i will be doing this soon and was wondering if anyone has done this and can recommend where to cut the frame i thought the show Trucks!!! on Spike did it and i cant find the video any way any help would be awesome!!thanks

01-31-2011, 08:37 AM	#2
helipirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spanish Fork, Utah Posts: 16	Re: where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? Trucks! did do a show on it. You can watch it on demand here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RCNPIA Classic Trucks did it here http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/cl...uck/index.html Early Classic did it here http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed There is a few threads on it and members that did it on the forum too, the articles and video show you where and how much to cut. Some of them cut in different areas but they all take a total of 20 inches out of the frame. 8 right off the back and 12 usually under the cab where the frame rails are straight. Last edited by helipirate; 01-31-2011 at 03:55 PM.

01-31-2011, 10:18 AM	#3
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? thanks that is what i was looking for time to warm up the sawsall!!!

01-31-2011, 10:37 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? Check our FAQ forum. There are a couple of well written articles there too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-31-2011, 03:18 PM	#5
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? When I cut mine I tok 12 inches out ahead of the rear cab mount (mover cab mounty back 12 inches) and then took 6 inches off teh rear of the frame. I chose to make the cut ahead of the rear cab mount because the frame is uniform and straight at that point. Put in an 18 inch plate on teh inside of teh frame to form a box frame centered over the cut. Left the crossmember in place and put in a one peice driveshaft. Made for a very easy job and great result. regards Luc __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

01-31-2011, 04:43 PM	#6
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? I just went out and found a rolling swb frame, took all the stuff of the lwb and put it on the swb,,,,,,much less work......cost $175.00 also got a complete front clip, cab with doors, and a fleetside be with tailgate.....Kieth

01-31-2011, 10:02 PM	#8
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: where to cut the frame to make a long wheel base to a short wheel base? awesome thanks for all of the info from everyone!!!!!



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