shorten frame

[1774btcrew]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Please do not allow yourself to be baited by trolls. This will only result in an infraction for you as well as them once things escalate to a pissin contest..

I will say that I would have answered you differently had you stated what your intentions were. Since you aren't just cutting a 73-87 from SWB to LWB none of the articles in FAQ will give you the dimensions you need. What it will show you is the preferred method of cutting and splicing a frame.

Some feel a straight cut or angle cut is adequate. I personally prefer the additional work area created by a step notch style splice. That would be further strengthened by a backing plate that is plug welded through holes as well as perimeter welded too.

Good way to put things! I guess that is why you are a moderator!

[barry1982]

Hi There,
Im not sure.....just a suggestion.... but maybe some one out there can verify...... does a Blazer/Jimmy have the same length frame as a short box pickup? Might be easier / cheaper to pickup a rusted out Blazer, and transplant the pickup body on the frame. I can relate with the "lack of shortboxes". In Nov 86' I bought a 87' Silverado shortbox fleetside brand new. Back in those days, there were quite a few in my area. Unfortunately, they didn't handle the "wash board" gravel roads well. A little wash board, and the truck was bouncing sideways quickly, and more often than not ended up rolled in the ditch. I personally know of seven square body SB's that met their end this was in my vicinity.