shorten frame

[lynx5653]

Where do you cut a long bed frame to shorten it. 73-87

[N2TRUX]

Have you checked in our FAQ forum? There are some nice write ups in there.

[slotard]

If you want to make a short bed fit you need to shorten in two places - both in front of and behind the axle, as there's less overhang on a short bed too. I don't recall the numbers, but pretty sure you shorten more in front than behind.

[lynx5653]

I am not concerned about cutting of the rear if needed, I am going to have to shorten frame in middle 16.5 inches to get a wheelbase of 115 inches. chassis will be used to a 58 body on it.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by lynx5653

I am not concerned about cutting of the rear if needed, I am going to have to shorten frame in middle 16.5 inches to get a wheelbase of 115 inches. chassis will be used to a 58 body on it.

If you are putting a difference body on the truck then the rules to chop the frame don't apply to you.

No matter what you do it will be a 100% custom fab job.

[68 CRACKERBOX]

I will never understand why anybody would cut up a good longbed truck to make a worthless short bed. it makes a truck into a car with no trunk lid.worthless longbeds are for real men.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by 68 CRACKERBOX

I will never understand why anybody would cut up a good longbed truck to make a worthless short bed. it makes a truck into a car with no trunk lid.worthless longbeds are for real men.

Because unfortunately in some parts of the country like mine there is a billion long beds and hardly any good short beds.

You can buy long beds all day long but try to find a decent priced short bed and you will be spending 2-3,000 on a truck that still needs work. Where you can buy a long bed for $500-600 and still require the same work.

So spend the $500 on a long bed and shorten it as well as the extra work and come out further ahead.

I don't understand why so many people make a stink about long beds

[74CustomK20]

I prefer long beds, as I agree short beds are a car with no trunk lid. But in cases as yours, it just makes sense to cut the long bed, as either way it'll be cut. Why spend 2k when you will get the same result as spending 500?

[lynx5653]

since my truck is already a short step it makes sense to me to shorten a long bed frame . Mr. 68 crackerbox in my opinion you are not a real man or you would have never made such a statement to me without knowing me. JUST TO BE CLEAR I FEEL A MAN T WOULDN'T MAKE SUCH RUDE AND IGNORANT COMMENTS SUCH AS YOU DID.

FOR THE REST WHO MADE COMMENTS IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION ASKED TO JUST NOT COMMENT.

THANKS FOR ALL THE NONE HELP

[Blessed66]

[68 CRACKERBOX]

lynx5653 first I understand why you are taking what I said do personal I was talking about every one in general I just don't understand why anybody gets hot for short beds,that is just my opinion. you didn't tell everything about what you were doing,but still in my opinion you should find a longbed to put on it.and have a real truck.you are the ignorant one for not explaining all you were doing. and if you can't stand poeple giving you there opinions and help you shouldn't ask.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 68 CRACKERBOX

I will never understand why anybody would cut up a good longbed truck to make a worthless short bed. it makes a truck into a car with no trunk lid.worthless longbeds are for real men.

Originally Posted by 68 CRACKERBOX

lynx5653 first I understand why you are taking what I said do personal I was talking about every one in general I just don't understand why anybody gets hot for short beds,that is just my opinion. you didn't tell everything about what you were doing,but still in my opinion you should find a longbed to put on it.and have a real truck.you are the ignorant one for not explaining all you were doing. and if you can't stand poeple giving you there opinions and help you shouldn't ask.

I'm going to give you just one opportunity to politely excuse yourself and leave this thread. Anything you say other than a sincere apology will result in an infraction.

The Forum Staff does not tolerate rudeness to other members for any reason.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by lynx5653

since my truck is already a short step it makes sense to me to shorten a long bed frame . Mr. 68 crackerbox in my opinion you are not a real man or you would have never made such a statement to me without knowing me. JUST TO BE CLEAR I FEEL A MAN T WOULDN'T MAKE SUCH RUDE AND IGNORANT COMMENTS SUCH AS YOU DID.

FOR THE REST WHO MADE COMMENTS IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION ASKED TO JUST NOT COMMENT.

THANKS FOR ALL THE NONE HELP

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.

[KQQL IT]

Every square body chassis under a 58 ends up awfully wide.

[KQQL IT]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430844

[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.

[slotard]

For square bodies (I'm sure others are different), wheelbase:
Blazer 106.5
SCSB 117.5
Suburban 129.5
SCLB 135.5
CCLB 164.5

The bed length on a Blazer/Jimmy frame would have to be incredibly short.

[79sierra]

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[gasmn1620]

Is it wrong to say long beds are just compensating. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[old Rusty C10]

All im going to say is
Man's ambition must be small
to sit and argue about a bed box wall

[slotard]

Originally Posted by gasmn1620

Is it wrong to say long beds are just compensating. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

The guys who cut down long beds just want them to match

[hatzie]

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.

I agree on that.
The slash or straight cuts are probably OK but they've always given me the willies.
The elongated step cut gives you more work area and it's easier to align.

Nothing will be as good as an unmolested frame... but it's harder to overload a short box and shorties are generally not used as work trucks or heavy towing trucks. In theory the stress should be limited.