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Old 08-30-2004, 10:35 AM   #1
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Frame shortening

Does anyone know where and how much I have to cut to shorten my long box frame to make it a short box frame?
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Old 08-30-2004, 12:04 PM   #2
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go to totallypolished.com They have an article on their web site on how to do this.

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Old 08-30-2004, 12:15 PM   #3
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You can buy a swb frame for $100.00-$250.00 range.
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Old 08-30-2004, 07:03 PM   #4
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Remove 12" under the cab and 8" off the end of the frame

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=109085
http://ebfabman.com/
http://www.earlyclassic.com/techarti...tapr03pg1.html
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Old 08-30-2004, 08:01 PM   #5
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yup, right here. Hows it going DennyB?


here is some links to pics

http://ebfabman.com/id42.htm

http://ebfabman.com/id43.htm

http://ebfabman.com/id44.htm


hope they help......
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