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Ziegelsteinfaust · 10-12-2020, 11:20 PM

The other day I watched the Dirt Every Day episode where the cut the roof off a F250, and lifted it. I was kind of digging on it. Not enough to do it, but it still got me thinking.

Obviously they have tv budgets, and time frames to work with.

But let's say I was to recreate the project. Is there any disadvantage to shortening the body, and welding the bed to the cab portion? Think a F250 version of a CJ8?

I am fairly new to 4x4's. Currently I have a 1/2 finished Willy's wagon that I will work on when I take a weeks vaca in December. Plus I had a K20, but I only explored dirt roads with it.

Mike C · 10-13-2020, 07:45 PM

Ford made Uni-Body trucks in the early 60's. Google for images. Anything possible with a welder and a saw!

**Zoomad75** · 10-13-2020, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

The other day I watched the Dirt Every Day episode where the cut the roof off a F250, and lifted it. I was kind of digging on it. Not enough to do it, but it still got me thinking.

Obviously they have tv budgets, and time frames to work with.

But let's say I was to recreate the project. Is there any disadvantage to shortening the body, and welding the bed to the cab portion? Think a F250 version of a CJ8?

I am fairly new to 4x4's. Currently I have a 1/2 finished Willy's wagon that I will work on when I take a weeks vaca in December. Plus I had a K20, but I only explored dirt roads with it.

GM already did that. They are called Blazers and Jimmys. Short body, check. Bedsides connected to the cab, check.

1976gmc20 · 10-14-2020, 01:55 PM

Full size Bronco with 3/4 ton axles ?????

**special-K** · 10-18-2020, 12:00 PM

Yes, your idea makes sense. I'd like to make my own Blazer using a long bed 67-72. Use a Blazer frame (any year) or shorten the long bed frame. Cut out a square with the wheel opening in it. Cut cab just behind door jamb/cut front of bedside to weld up. Bob rear as desired, measure forward on bedside to cut to length, them get wheel opening into proper place. I think I'd cut the top once the bed and cab were unitized. I wish I had a picture. Saw a 2wd Blazer made that way showing all the cuts. But that one had no doors. Just the bedside running to the front fender. You just climb in.

CG · 11-24-2020, 06:28 PM

This one?

Ziegelsteinfaust · 11-25-2020, 05:21 PM

That is pretty sweet though.

Makes me wonder how practical that roadster is work on or fix.

**special-K** · 11-26-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

This one?

Yep! A 4wd would need a tailgate up through the middle entry. I'd like to do one low like this one. Just a box with wheels. I guess the beach bum in me wants it

10-12-2020, 11:20 PM	#1
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Dirt Every Day The other day I watched the Dirt Every Day episode where the cut the roof off a F250, and lifted it. I was kind of digging on it. Not enough to do it, but it still got me thinking. Obviously they have tv budgets, and time frames to work with. But let's say I was to recreate the project. Is there any disadvantage to shortening the body, and welding the bed to the cab portion? Think a F250 version of a CJ8? I am fairly new to 4x4's. Currently I have a 1/2 finished Willy's wagon that I will work on when I take a weeks vaca in December. Plus I had a K20, but I only explored dirt roads with it.

10-13-2020, 07:45 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Dirt Every Day Ford made Uni-Body trucks in the early 60's. Google for images. Anything possible with a welder and a saw! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-14-2020, 01:55 PM	#4
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Dirt Every Day Full size Bronco with 3/4 ton axles ????? __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

10-18-2020, 12:00 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dirt Every Day Yes, your idea makes sense. I'd like to make my own Blazer using a long bed 67-72. Use a Blazer frame (any year) or shorten the long bed frame. Cut out a square with the wheel opening in it. Cut cab just behind door jamb/cut front of bedside to weld up. Bob rear as desired, measure forward on bedside to cut to length, them get wheel opening into proper place. I think I'd cut the top once the bed and cab were unitized. I wish I had a picture. Saw a 2wd Blazer made that way showing all the cuts. But that one had no doors. Just the bedside running to the front fender. You just climb in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-24-2020, 06:28 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: Dirt Every Day This one? Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-25-2020, 05:21 PM	#7
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Dirt Every Day That is pretty sweet though. Makes me wonder how practical that roadster is work on or fix.



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