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jonesky2 · 02-09-2011, 08:01 PM

might be buying a 79 srw 4x4 crew cab from my buddy its a long bed. has anybody converted one into a short bed? crew cabs are sweet but a long crew cab is LONG!!!

joe231 · 02-09-2011, 08:27 PM

several on here have done it. Look up in the projects and builds section. I lucked out and bought mine already shortened.

jonesky2 · 02-09-2011, 08:52 PM

im debating if i should even buy it. its going to need some good body work. but he only wants 1500 for it and it has a running 454 and a 4 speed i will post pics

joe231 · 02-09-2011, 09:26 PM

I'm looking for a 4x4 crew.
There not so easy to find here.
If the drivetrain and running gear are good, it's well worth $1500
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ghettoluxury · 02-09-2011, 09:48 PM

That is an awsome price, the 454 and Dana 60 front are worth that.

Shaun1162 · 02-09-2011, 09:50 PM

ghettoluxury is definately right... You could easily make your money back on the rig just in parts, so I wouldn't be to worried about the price.

tswore · 02-09-2011, 11:29 PM

I did it. Check my build thread in my sig. There is a TON of info on here from a few that have done it. Take some time and find some threads. They will either make you believe you can do it, of scare the crap out of you

I dove right in and busted out the sawzall after a couple weeks of checking out how others had done it. Good luck

jonesky2 · 02-10-2011, 01:42 AM

well im pretty sure of buying it now, but im still searching for some more cutting info. hey tswore do you still have your dimensions written down?? im going to have to sell my 72 k5 but im way excited for this truck. ive always wanted one. pics to come

02-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 224	Whos done it? might be buying a 79 srw 4x4 crew cab from my buddy its a long bed. has anybody converted one into a short bed? crew cabs are sweet but a long crew cab is LONG!!! Last edited by jonesky2; 02-09-2011 at 08:01 PM.

02-09-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Whos done it? several on here have done it. Look up in the projects and builds section. I lucked out and bought mine already shortened. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-09-2011, 08:52 PM	#3
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 224	Re: Whos done it? im debating if i should even buy it. its going to need some good body work. but he only wants 1500 for it and it has a running 454 and a 4 speed i will post pics

02-09-2011, 09:26 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Whos done it? I'm looking for a 4x4 crew. There not so easy to find here. If the drivetrain and running gear are good, it's well worth $1500 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-09-2011, 09:48 PM	#5
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Whos done it? That is an awsome price, the 454 and Dana 60 front are worth that. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

02-09-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: Whos done it? ghettoluxury is definately right... You could easily make your money back on the rig just in parts, so I wouldn't be to worried about the price.

02-09-2011, 11:29 PM	#7
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	Re: Whos done it? I did it. Check my build thread in my sig. There is a TON of info on here from a few that have done it. Take some time and find some threads. They will either make you believe you can do it, of scare the crap out of you I dove right in and busted out the sawzall after a couple weeks of checking out how others had done it. Good luck __________________ MY BUILD THREAD "project: what you doin that for?" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382503

02-10-2011, 01:42 AM	#8
jonesky2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hooper Utah Posts: 224	Re: Whos done it? well im pretty sure of buying it now, but im still searching for some more cutting info. hey tswore do you still have your dimensions written down?? im going to have to sell my 72 k5 but im way excited for this truck. ive always wanted one. pics to come Last edited by jonesky2; 02-10-2011 at 01:46 AM.



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