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fade94 · 06-25-2006, 07:58 AM

Lots of work done, but just got a new digital cam Sat. Anyway, this is how it sits now. Rear cab mount is not on yet. I had to get the cab off of my trailer to use it today. But I am happy with the outcome.

**Palf70Step** · 06-25-2006, 09:47 AM

The bed came out really nice looking.
I think your rear seat needs a belt to be legal though

fade94 · 06-26-2006, 12:09 AM

I KNEW when I saw that green chair back there somebody would say something....

Now, if I could just decide on how to lower the rear (leaf) without spending a fortune.

fade94 · 07-31-2006, 04:07 PM

As it sits today. I take that back. I have since primed the pass side. It's just too f'in hot to do anything in the shop. The door faces West and the sun blazes in after 2:00.

67chevy2wd · 07-31-2006, 04:44 PM

That looks sweet, you are doing an awesome job for your first time, keep us updated my might have to do this to my 67.

krue · 10-22-2006, 10:56 AM

Here's a ttt, where's the FAQ.

rancid · 10-22-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fade94

Rear has been cut and tacked back together. Front has been cut, but not welded yet. Had to postpone work while I installed a garage door opener.

All the body lines line up well and the bed uses the factory mounting locations on the frame. After the bed is heavily tacked, I will pull the front clip and doors and do my rockers before taking the cab off. Then the drivetrain comes out and the bed comes off so I can cut the frame down. New cam kit on the bench waiting to go in to current motor until I get the new motor and trans built. Already have my air, tilt and cruise cleaned up, painted and ready to install.
Wish me luck...

what did you use to cut it with, and did you cut the inner and outer panels at the same time.

casterbuster · 10-24-2006, 09:28 PM

that is cool, now maybe i can talk the neighbor out of his long bed trailer

67Cowboy · 11-10-2006, 10:31 PM

You guys are doing some nice work, this has reminded me of a build in Hot Rod magazine back in the 70's. A guy took and cut a 67 down till the bed was only long enough for the inner fender wells. All he could haul was his ice chest, I think the name of the article was Stubby, maybe somebody has the old magazine !?!

cstm68 · 01-14-2007, 01:55 AM

what did you do about the rear cut whare the upper bodyl line curves down? how did you line that up ?

lytemup454 · 01-14-2007, 06:28 PM

i was wondering that my self. ttt.

fade94 · 01-16-2007, 02:56 PM

Not since only 8 inches is coming out, they lined up perfectly. It all depends on where you make the cut. I bought a contour gauge and checked deferent spots to make sure they would line up with each other when welded.

fade94 · 01-16-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Here's a ttt, where's the FAQ.

Bought a house, moved and then got rear ended on my bike. Truck is basically sitting in the garage gathering dust until I can get well enough to start back in on it.

drman929 · 02-26-2007, 11:10 PM

Hey fade, how are you doing? Got anything done on the project?

franky69c10 · 02-26-2007, 11:32 PM

wish he had more pics of the back, and some more info on it....

franky69c10 · 03-05-2007, 01:43 AM

any more info and pics of the rear fade94

fade94 · 03-05-2007, 09:17 AM

Still trying to recover enough to work on the truck. Spent the weekend getting the rest of my tools and work bench into the garage of the new house. Got a couple of lights up in the garage as well.
BUT, I took the cash from my bike being totaled and bought bunch of stuff for my truck. I have ready to go on: complete body mount kit, S-10 weather strip, rear roll pan, all the seals and channels for both windows, hidden antenea, sill plates and new trans cooler lines.

I hope to be working on it again by next weekend provided my body holds out after getting everything moved and arranged in the garage. I'll get pics soon as I can.

fade94 · 07-12-2007, 02:46 PM

UPDATE, well sorta...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249272

ShowSS12 · 07-22-2008, 11:54 PM

sweet I am bout to tackle this myself

crites_72 · 07-23-2008, 12:28 PM

That bed looks great. I'm wanting to do this to my truck how much bed to you have to take out?

06-25-2006, 07:58 AM	#51
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. Lots of work done, but just got a new digital cam Sat. Anyway, this is how it sits now. Rear cab mount is not on yet. I had to get the cab off of my trailer to use it today. But I am happy with the outcome. Attached Images __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

06-25-2006, 09:47 AM	#52
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06-26-2006, 12:09 AM	#53
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. I KNEW when I saw that green chair back there somebody would say something.... Now, if I could just decide on how to lower the rear (leaf) without spending a fortune. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

07-31-2006, 04:07 PM	#54
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. As it sits today. I take that back. I have since primed the pass side. It's just too f'in hot to do anything in the shop. The door faces West and the sun blazes in after 2:00. Attached Images __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

07-31-2006, 04:44 PM	#55
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10-22-2006, 10:56 AM	#56
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11-10-2006, 10:31 PM	#59
67Cowboy "GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!" Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: What use to be a free country Posts: 184	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. You guys are doing some nice work, this has reminded me of a build in Hot Rod magazine back in the 70's. A guy took and cut a 67 down till the bed was only long enough for the inner fender wells. All he could haul was his ice chest, I think the name of the article was Stubby, maybe somebody has the old magazine !?! Last edited by 67Cowboy; 11-10-2006 at 10:32 PM.

01-14-2007, 01:55 AM	#60
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. what did you do about the rear cut whare the upper bodyl line curves down? how did you line that up ?

01-14-2007, 06:28 PM	#61
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01-16-2007, 02:56 PM	#62
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. Not since only 8 inches is coming out, they lined up perfectly. It all depends on where you make the cut. I bought a contour gauge and checked deferent spots to make sure they would line up with each other when welded. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

02-26-2007, 11:10 PM	#64
drman929 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 232	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. Hey fade, how are you doing? Got anything done on the project?

02-26-2007, 11:32 PM	#65
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03-05-2007, 01:43 AM	#66
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03-05-2007, 09:17 AM	#67
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. Still trying to recover enough to work on the truck. Spent the weekend getting the rest of my tools and work bench into the garage of the new house. Got a couple of lights up in the garage as well. BUT, I took the cash from my bike being totaled and bought bunch of stuff for my truck. I have ready to go on: complete body mount kit, S-10 weather strip, rear roll pan, all the seals and channels for both windows, hidden antenea, sill plates and new trans cooler lines. I hope to be working on it again by next weekend provided my body holds out after getting everything moved and arranged in the garage. I'll get pics soon as I can. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear



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07-12-2007, 02:46 PM	#68
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Update of shortening my bed.. UPDATE, well sorta... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249272 __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

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