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60ratrod · 02-10-2011, 10:12 PM

so i've been thinking of doing the long to short chop on my 72. so for those that have done it how much did you take out of the frame and where? if i do this i wanna do it right.

hugger6933 · 02-10-2011, 10:17 PM

Did you look in the FAQ section ? There are several post on ther about frame shorting with a lot of detailed pics. Jim

rpmgroup · 02-10-2011, 10:18 PM

you should check out ebfabman's Dvd on this mod. http://ebfabman.com/

sjarrett71 · 02-10-2011, 10:21 PM

Here's a link to the FAQ

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

kcsa75 · 02-10-2011, 10:27 PM

If you wanna do it right, leave it a long bed.

60ratrod · 02-10-2011, 10:28 PM

yeah i haven't thought about checking for a sticky. thanks for the link

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Here's a link to the FAQ

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

Best write up ever. That should be all you need.

60ratrod · 02-10-2011, 10:57 PM

i just got done reading it and noticed that some of the photos/links were bad so i couldn't see all of the photos.

gopokes · 02-10-2011, 11:22 PM

Check out Rokcrln's Low Buck Build. Starting on page 8, this is what gave me the guts to do it. It's not as hard as you think once you get into it. Read this thread a few times then just do it!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158

60ratrod · 02-11-2011, 12:23 AM

so why is a 110/120vdc welder insufficient for the job? one of my friends converted his light half short step dodge into a heavy half long stepper using the back half of a heavy half frame to get the bed to fit and he used a 110/120vdc mig.

**67sss** · 02-11-2011, 12:55 AM

Hey neighbor! I'm making a shorty out of this, I'll let you know how it turns out when I'm done.

60ratrod · 02-11-2011, 01:20 AM

just lemme know if you need help. i'll bring myself and my 110/120 welder with!

JCD · 02-11-2011, 02:12 AM

Stop the madness....

J

dmack91 · 02-11-2011, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60ratrod

so why is a 110/120vdc welder insufficient for the job? one of my friends converted his light half short step dodge into a heavy half long stepper using the back half of a heavy half frame to get the bed to fit and he used a 110/120vdc mig.

Most don't have the amperage to penetrate for sufficient strength. Weak welds in a frame would be a bad thing.

60ratrod · 02-11-2011, 02:25 AM

what kinda amps woud i be looking to zap my frame with?

steelscout · 02-11-2011, 05:03 AM

JCD, LMAO!!!!!!

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02-10-2011, 10:12 PM	#1
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	lwb to swb so i've been thinking of doing the long to short chop on my 72. so for those that have done it how much did you take out of the frame and where? if i do this i wanna do it right. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-10-2011, 10:17 PM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: lwb to swb Did you look in the FAQ section ? There are several post on ther about frame shorting with a lot of detailed pics. Jim

02-10-2011, 10:18 PM	#3
rpmgroup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 97	Re: lwb to swb you should check out ebfabman's Dvd on this mod. http://ebfabman.com/

02-10-2011, 10:21 PM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: lwb to swb Here's a link to the FAQ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ -Scott-

02-10-2011, 10:27 PM	#5
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: lwb to swb If you wanna do it right, leave it a long bed. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

02-10-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: lwb to swb yeah i haven't thought about checking for a sticky. thanks for the link __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-10-2011, 10:57 PM	#8
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: lwb to swb i just got done reading it and noticed that some of the photos/links were bad so i couldn't see all of the photos. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-10-2011, 11:22 PM	#9
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: lwb to swb Check out Rokcrln's Low Buck Build. Starting on page 8, this is what gave me the guts to do it. It's not as hard as you think once you get into it. Read this thread a few times then just do it!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158 __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

02-11-2011, 12:23 AM	#10
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: lwb to swb so why is a 110/120vdc welder insufficient for the job? one of my friends converted his light half short step dodge into a heavy half long stepper using the back half of a heavy half frame to get the bed to fit and he used a 110/120vdc mig. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-11-2011, 12:55 AM	#11
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Re: lwb to swb Hey neighbor! I'm making a shorty out of this, I'll let you know how it turns out when I'm done. Attached Images

02-11-2011, 01:20 AM	#12
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: lwb to swb just lemme know if you need help. i'll bring myself and my 110/120 welder with! __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-11-2011, 02:12 AM	#13
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: lwb to swb Stop the madness.... J Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

02-11-2011, 02:25 AM	#15
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: lwb to swb what kinda amps woud i be looking to zap my frame with? __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

02-11-2011, 05:03 AM	#16
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: lwb to swb JCD, LMAO!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie



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