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Brad · 12-27-2005, 12:13 AM

I disagree. This has been covered in one of the loooong posts on chopping the frame. Charley has literally done hundreds of these and a boardmember does it this way also- Ebfabman is his name.

Tx Firefighter · 12-27-2005, 12:29 AM

Read efabman's post on shortening. If I remember correctly, he uses radiused corners and no sharp points.

Brad, don't buy new brake cables. Cut the long one in the middle and splice it back together with a cable clamp from a hardware store. They cost under a buck each. The front cable from the cab is the same for long or short trucks, and the two rear cables are too. Just the middle one needs shortened on either side.

Brad · 12-27-2005, 04:32 AM

Nope, he uses a square cut- you can see here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=17888

But let's not turn this post in a different direction. I want it to be a progression of my truck for others to see and maybe get some ideas along the way.

I noticed that the cable happened to be looped in a circle using two of those clamps, (but same difference) when I picked it up from the shop. I didn't bother asking if this was acceptable or if I should buy another cable-now I know. Thanks Firefighter, you da man! Btw, your truck is inspiring me!

ChevyMex · 12-27-2005, 04:59 AM

Can you please take a closer picture of the ebrakes lines, brackets and all the hardware i need to mount mine, i just have the cables and i have no idea how to set up them.

Brad · 12-27-2005, 05:28 AM

I'll see what I can do, but it won't be before Thursday.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2005, 08:55 AM

Looks good Brad, nice progress, keep us updated with pic's

49studebaker · 12-28-2005, 11:28 AM

I will be converting my 71 GMC to a SWB this weekend, I've figured that it's 12 inches that need to be cut out, right? I want to make absolutely sure before I make the first cut. Also, how much comes off the rear end of the frame? Thanks for any information.

86swb · 12-28-2005, 11:53 AM

Well 49studebaker, Good luck on your project. Hope it turns out good for you.

86swb · 12-28-2005, 11:54 AM

Would like to see more pictures of the Studebaker.

72MARIO · 12-28-2005, 01:13 PM

12" from under the cab and start with 6" off the back. I took 8" and I could have used a extra inch.

49studebaker · 12-28-2005, 05:56 PM

Thanks Mario, I really needed some assurance before I cut into a perfectly good frame.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-28-2005, 09:23 PM

Congrats cannot wait to see it done....

72Short_Cut · 12-31-2005, 12:57 AM

i took 8'' off the back of mine.
-Ryan

wibilly · 12-31-2005, 03:11 AM

my frame was choped by a po 4wd so he cut it right behind the cab no need to move cab mounts and i'll have to look again but i dont think he even had to relacate box mounts either. he cut it straight plated and boxed the insid as well he never ground the welds but they look very nice

3qtrtontarrer · 12-31-2005, 08:17 AM

please stop cutting up long beds ,what a wast of a good truck

*FormerMember* · 12-31-2005, 09:46 AM

Come on now Shawn, to each their own.

Besides, you got a good shortbed frame from me and planned to use it, last I knew

smirch9 · 12-31-2005, 09:55 AM

Great progress Brad, keep us posted!

*hoser* · 12-31-2005, 11:44 AM

When the square corner is welded and if its a full penetration weld the sharp corner becomes rounded or radius ed as the weld puddle is created during the weld process.

If a guy was worried about square corners he could simply go back after it was welded up and drill a 1/2" hole where the corners are and it would be removed.

I have welded up motor mounts on 8' diameter fans in a nuke plant, the motor mounts are made from 1/4" plate the fan blade was out of balance and the motor mounts cracked (300 HP motor) the procedure was to just weld up the crack no drilling then end of the crack like everybody says "you have to do" we inspect this fans every 2 years during a refuel outage after 10 years of the fan running 24/7 365 the cracks have never came back even tho they still have 'vibes' problems with that fan assembly.

jay-dawg · 12-31-2005, 12:30 PM

hmm.. never knew there was a difference between metal floored and wood floored head panels. Thanks for the pics.

chevjayfsd · 01-01-2006, 06:10 AM

3qtrtontarrer - Don't ask why, its his truck..... Some nerve....

Yep, I did the Z cut on mine, along with 8" off the rear, and it came out perfectly, good to see yours did to!

Jason

*FormerMember* · 01-01-2006, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevjayfsd

3qtrtontarrer - Don't ask why, its his truck..... Some nerve....

Jason

No need for that jab, either.

Tx Firefighter · 01-01-2006, 09:26 AM

If you guys need long bed trucks, come to Texas. I take any parts off of them that will fit a shortbed and throw the rest away. They're everywhere here for the taking.

Zoerb · 01-03-2006, 04:00 AM

Does anyone know if you have to relocate the front of the rear spring on a 2wd leaf spring set up? I'm thinkin about doing this to my 70 C10.

Also, does anyone know if putting a 88-98 step side bed on there would be a problem to match up to the frame after it has been shortened?

BigSky71 · 01-03-2006, 02:20 PM

I will be in Portland this weekend, maybe I can find some time to stop by Charlies' shop. Is there any chance he is open on Saturdays?

Brad · 01-04-2006, 03:16 AM

Sometimes he's in on Saturdays, but call and make an appointment.

12-27-2005, 12:13 AM	#26
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! I disagree. This has been covered in one of the loooong posts on chopping the frame. Charley has literally done hundreds of these and a boardmember does it this way also- Ebfabman is his name. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-27-2005, 12:29 AM	#27
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Read efabman's post on shortening. If I remember correctly, he uses radiused corners and no sharp points. Brad, don't buy new brake cables. Cut the long one in the middle and splice it back together with a cable clamp from a hardware store. They cost under a buck each. The front cable from the cab is the same for long or short trucks, and the two rear cables are too. Just the middle one needs shortened on either side. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-27-2005, 04:32 AM	#28
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Nope, he uses a square cut- you can see here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=17888 But let's not turn this post in a different direction. I want it to be a progression of my truck for others to see and maybe get some ideas along the way. I noticed that the cable happened to be looped in a circle using two of those clamps, (but same difference) when I picked it up from the shop. I didn't bother asking if this was acceptable or if I should buy another cable-now I know. Thanks Firefighter, you da man! Btw, your truck is inspiring me! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 12-27-2005 at 04:55 AM.

12-27-2005, 04:59 AM	#29
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Can you please take a closer picture of the ebrakes lines, brackets and all the hardware i need to mount mine, i just have the cables and i have no idea how to set up them.

12-27-2005, 05:28 AM	#30
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! I'll see what I can do, but it won't be before Thursday. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-27-2005, 08:55 AM	#31
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Looks good Brad, nice progress, keep us updated with pic's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-28-2005, 11:28 AM	#32
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! I will be converting my 71 GMC to a SWB this weekend, I've figured that it's 12 inches that need to be cut out, right? I want to make absolutely sure before I make the first cut. Also, how much comes off the rear end of the frame? Thanks for any information. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

12-28-2005, 11:53 AM	#33
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Well 49studebaker, Good luck on your project. Hope it turns out good for you. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-28-2005, 11:54 AM	#34
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Would like to see more pictures of the Studebaker. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-28-2005, 01:13 PM	#35
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! 12" from under the cab and start with 6" off the back. I took 8" and I could have used a extra inch. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-28-2005, 05:56 PM	#36
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Thanks Mario, I really needed some assurance before I cut into a perfectly good frame. Attached Images __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

12-28-2005, 09:23 PM	#37
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Congrats cannot wait to see it done.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2005, 12:57 AM	#38
72Short_Cut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 48	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! i took 8'' off the back of mine. -Ryan __________________ 1972 Chevy Short Box Ls1 swap 1977 chevy Chevette

12-31-2005, 03:11 AM	#39
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! my frame was choped by a po 4wd so he cut it right behind the cab no need to move cab mounts and i'll have to look again but i dont think he even had to relacate box mounts either. he cut it straight plated and boxed the insid as well he never ground the welds but they look very nice __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

12-31-2005, 08:17 AM	#40
3qtrtontarrer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NH Posts: 93	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! please stop cutting up long beds ,what a wast of a good truck



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12-31-2005, 09:46 AM	#41
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Come on now Shawn, to each their own. Besides, you got a good shortbed frame from me and planned to use it, last I knew

12-31-2005, 09:55 AM	#42
smirch9 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coweta, Oklahoma Posts: 2,389	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Great progress Brad, keep us posted! __________________ 1999 GMC 2500--Natural Gas Powered baby! 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Have you subscribed? Click here. Order your site t-shirts and apparel here!

12-31-2005, 11:44 AM	#43
hoser Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 145	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! When the square corner is welded and if its a full penetration weld the sharp corner becomes rounded or radius ed as the weld puddle is created during the weld process. If a guy was worried about square corners he could simply go back after it was welded up and drill a 1/2" hole where the corners are and it would be removed. I have welded up motor mounts on 8' diameter fans in a nuke plant, the motor mounts are made from 1/4" plate the fan blade was out of balance and the motor mounts cracked (300 HP motor) the procedure was to just weld up the crack no drilling then end of the crack like everybody says "you have to do" we inspect this fans every 2 years during a refuel outage after 10 years of the fan running 24/7 365 the cracks have never came back even tho they still have 'vibes' problems with that fan assembly.

12-31-2005, 12:30 PM	#44
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! hmm.. never knew there was a difference between metal floored and wood floored head panels. Thanks for the pics. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

01-01-2006, 06:10 AM	#45
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! 3qtrtontarrer - Don't ask why, its his truck..... Some nerve.... Yep, I did the Z cut on mine, along with 8" off the rear, and it came out perfectly, good to see yours did to! Jason __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290 Last edited by chevjayfsd; 01-01-2006 at 06:11 AM.

01-01-2006, 09:26 AM	#47
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! If you guys need long bed trucks, come to Texas. I take any parts off of them that will fit a shortbed and throw the rest away. They're everywhere here for the taking. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-03-2006, 04:00 AM	#48
Zoerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 73	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Does anyone know if you have to relocate the front of the rear spring on a 2wd leaf spring set up? I'm thinkin about doing this to my 70 C10. Also, does anyone know if putting a 88-98 step side bed on there would be a problem to match up to the frame after it has been shortened? __________________ 2017 Tahoe Premier - Daily '99 Silverado 2500 Wife's whip- 2020 Equinox Premier

01-03-2006, 02:20 PM	#49
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01-04-2006, 03:16 AM	#50
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Sometimes he's in on Saturdays, but call and make an appointment. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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