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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
I got it back together this weekend - I got a couple of pictures before my old camera gave up on me. I also put on some new exhaust - the old exhaust had the original down pipe hanging off the stripped out studs on the manifold to the muffler that was positioned so it vibrated on the frame directly underneath the cab - now it doesn't sound so much like a tractor with 15 exhuast leaks. Amazing the difference new exhaust can make, I got this from Wes at Classic Heartbeat and he is a class act - I highly recommend if you haven't dealt with him. I was originally going to change out the six but now I'm keeping it - had to put a little into it to get it past emissions here in AZ. It is running so well now it doesn't make sense to change it. I have a 73+ crossmember with discs and power steering so that is the next step and I'm shopping for strong arms and air. Kind of like a green zebra until I get some green over the stripes - here is a before and after.
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
That came out really nice!
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#54 |
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Location: Prunedale California
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
blakeaz33, did u have any issues with the cab/bed alignment on your truck?
Im pretty sure u had to shim up the rear of the cab in order to align the lines of the body. |
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VA72C10
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Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Looks good and you got it completed quickly as well!
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Appreciate the positive feedback. I didn't have any issues with the cab alignment, took careful measurements and used a square and level when I relocated the rear cab mount - I also installed new urethane body mounts. There is a little play right left and back forward with the cab before tightening the bolts and moved it around until I got it where I wanted it. I've put about 500 miles on it since the change and am happy with it.
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VA72C10
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Between the wheelbase and bed change and removal of that extra large bumper, you practically cut it in half
![]() The sport bumper does a lot to help the look as well.
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
I agree with you - the old bumper added about a foot to the overall length and 150 lbs to the curb wt. Who ever built the brackets for that thing was into overkill to say the least.
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
You are VERY motivating!
Great job.
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
blakeaz33, that turned out great!
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
good job! turned out nice!
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Very nice work. Turned out great.
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Looks nice. I shortened a LWB 4x4 and I believe I didn't have to remove cab mounts. No cross member in the way. Cuts were under bed. It was about 10 yrs ago. Can hardly remember yesterday LOL
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Great job bud. probably makes alot of people look at longbeds as pontential swb projects now.
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
blakeaz33- what are the measurements between the red lines? ive come across a deal for a long bed floor and I will have the cut it to fit a short bed. I know the measurements you have are from the stake pockets, I just need them from the floor edges. You have those measurements?
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
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My 67 came with a big heavy ugly rear bumper too... and it had a ball on it that looked to be pretty well used.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
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The rear measurement on mine is 11.5" and the forward measurement from the cut to the front edge of the bedfloor is 12.75" - hope that helps. |
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Once again a great thread to follow. I will be doing the same to my LWB soon, followed the Low Buck thread to the end, it is inspirational to see someone else have success at the same project. Actually I will be doing a complete conversion from the big C20 to a sporty C10.
Great job on the progress so far can't wait to see it dropped! I bought my truck from the original owner and it is as straight as can be. Also had a camper shell on since 1970, the bed is perfect and should make for a good project. Sorry Thirdstreet I know you guys love the longbeds and I like them as well, it has come in handy for some work projects around the house and I do like the look of lowered longs but I like the shortys better. ![]()
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Here is a better pic of what measurements i need. I need the measurements from tubs to cut and edges to cut and that will give me the amount that i need to knock off.
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Thats sweet how some of you guys just make eveything look so easy. I should do ok if you only use a hobart mig welder cause thats what i have. I wont be welding frame cause mine is short already i just welding a floor.
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
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front of bed floor to cut is 12.75" cut to front of wheel tub is 8.5" back of tub to rear cut is 5.625" cut to the tailgate is 11.5" This is where mine ended up and the bolt placement floor to bedsides appears as a short bed (measurements off lowbuck build) When you lay out the meaurement for the cuts I would just check the bedfloor supports underneath and bolt placement on the bed sides so they end up where you want them. Make sure to give us some pictures. |
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
?? Where will you cut the frame???
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Re: 68 LONG BED to SB Fleet
Here's a good FAQ on frame shortening:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 Welcome to the board! ![]()
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