Is there a holy grail thread for shortening lwb to swb frame

[wraprail]

Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

And if you ever decide to sell it, you'll be selling a welded frame truck. Many buyers will shy away including myself. I've never seen anyone check the VIN stamped on top of the frame. I have a gantry crane and cab/bed dolly at my shop, I can have the whole swap done in a day with a helper, maybe quicker. Plus it gives you a chance to do any suspension work with nothing in the way before you do the swap.

But, as you said, it's an opinion.

If you ever bring it to nevada DMV from another state they will dam sure check that VIN on the frame. They awalys check frame vin #.

As far as shorting the frame, I did mine last summer. Straight cut , retained saddle tank mounting holes same as rhino and txfirefighter. Used piece cut out as support plating. You will also have to move the rear crossmember forward. My 85 had 8 rivets holding it in. Cut the rivets and use 3/8 bolts. Crazy thing my 85 already had the 8 holes punched in the frame for the crossmember in the forward location. I just moved it forward and bolted in.
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[rs74]

Where are the numbers at? I thought they were on top of the frame.

I think I am going to go ahead and do the (S)? pattern. I am looking into a shop doing it or I am going to see if my painter will let me do it at his shop. I don't have a bed yet so I hope everything goes well.