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**Captkaos** · 06-17-2008, 02:43 PM

You can shorten it without converting. Just take a section out of the existing frame and weld it back together. If I keep mine I plan to do it that way.

bcubed · 06-17-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rhenson1

I have been reading this thread with interest since I just purchased a 88 V30 4x4. My question is can you shorten a 1 ton frame and not use the half ton rear section like you are doing or is using the 1/2 ton the only way to go. I havent had my truck long but a 4x4 crew cab short bed would be the bomb.

This thread here is the one you need .. it shows how to shorten a frame.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

**Captkaos** · 06-17-2008, 07:32 PM

You can see a members truck that just did this. It is a Regular Cab Longbed to shortbed. Same concept.
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=7334.0

There is also an article on it here by another member:
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/lwb_to_swb.htm

This subject has come up A LOT. I would follow the forum method of cutting the frame though.

toomanytoyz · 06-24-2008, 02:44 PM

What was the Cost of Getting your Driveshaft Shortened for the Truck, I was Given a Quote of $250.00- $300.00 for this? Is that The Going Rate, We only have one Location nearby, I Just Thought that was kinda High to Shorten one? Any Suggestions on where i might look?

Thanks, Rick

djracer · 06-24-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

What was the Cost of Getting your Driveshaft Shortened for the Truck, I was Given a Quote of $250.00- $300.00 for this? Is that The Going Rate, We only have one Location nearby, I Just Thought that was kinda High to Shorten one? Any Suggestions on where i might look?

Thanks, Rick

That's high!

**N2TRUX** · 06-24-2008, 07:40 PM

For 250-300 they should be building you a completely new shaft, not just re-tubing it.

OJOE · 06-24-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

What was the Cost of Getting your Driveshaft Shortened for the Truck, I was Given a Quote of $250.00- $300.00 for this? Is that The Going Rate, We only have one Location nearby, I Just Thought that was kinda High to Shorten one? Any Suggestions on where i might look?

Thanks, Rick

total cost 80.00

SCOTI · 06-24-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

What was the Cost of Getting your Driveshaft Shortened for the Truck, I was Given a Quote of $250.00- $300.00 for this? Is that The Going Rate, We only have one Location nearby, I Just Thought that was kinda High to Shorten one? Any Suggestions on where i might look?

Thanks, Rick

Lengthening it maybe. Shortening it for that price? No way.

toomanytoyz · 06-24-2008, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the Input, I Thought that seemed High.................

I Think i will go looking at the Junkyard..............

Rick

mike nutt · 07-29-2008, 05:51 AM

here's a few pics of the truck . it's getting ready to go off for paint. we swapped out two of the doors and got the bed ready . the gas door has been relocated . the next time you see the truck it should be red. the truck ride and drives great and the air is cold.

mike nutt · 07-29-2008, 05:53 AM

also the tailgate handle was relocated.

djracer · 07-29-2008, 06:31 AM

sweet! Can't wait to ride in it!

68GMC454 · 07-29-2008, 06:33 AM

looks good.. cant wait to see it in paint

**Captkaos** · 07-29-2008, 02:27 PM

Sweet! Can't wait to see it.
Rod Doors said the rear door panels are still about 4 weeks of being completed for test fitting...

OJOE · 07-29-2008, 07:04 PM

the truck is at the body shop now. was told i would have it back in 2-4 weeks. (hope not body shop weeks) paint will be torch red.

68Timber · 07-29-2008, 08:04 PM

I hope to see that truck at Flip's cruise in when it's done. I love the crew cabs.

bcubed · 07-30-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

the truck is at the body shop now. was told i would have it back in 2-4 weeks. (hope not body shop weeks) paint will be torch red.

Then the upholstery shop?

OJOE · 07-30-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcubed

Then the upholstery shop?

yes and maybe the rear Rod door panels will be in by then.

OJOE · 07-30-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazin79

I hope to see that truck at Flip's cruise in when it's done. I love the crew cabs.

we will be there. are you from montgomery? mysel and my buddy mike nutt go there some. i take my 30 model A hot rod and mike takes his orange 69 chev p/u.

f.monroe · 07-30-2008, 09:59 PM

This may have been answered already but what size are the tires you have mounted . Also what are the specs on the wheels as far as backspacing goes ? I like the sidewall on them . I wonder how that much sidewall would look on a reg cab short bed ?
Frank

pcmcobra · 07-30-2008, 10:29 PM

ojoe, looking good.
If you ever get time, can you get some more pics of the filler routing? I like the new fuel door.
Wheels: rear 20x10 5.5" bs
front 20x8.5 5.25"bs (I think)

68Timber · 07-31-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

we will be there. are you from montgomery? mysel and my buddy mike nutt go there some. i take my 30 model A hot rod and mike takes his orange 69 chev p/u.

I'm in Montgomery. I'm usually at Flip's and make other shows if I hear about them. Post some pics of your car and Mike's truck, I'll look for you next show.

68Timber · 07-31-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

yes and maybe the rear Rod door panels will be in by then.

Who are you planning to use for the interior work? I'd been using Lucky, the guy who had a shop on 231 just south of Taylor Road. But he closed up shop, I heard he's working at home and only doing high-end work now. I'm not sure recovering my Blazer seats and installing a carpet kit would interest him.

OJOE · 07-31-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazin79

Who are you planning to use for the interior work? I'd been using Lucky, the guy who had a shop on 231 just south of Taylor Road. But he closed up shop, I heard he's working at home and only doing high-end work now. I'm not sure recovering my Blazer seats and installing a carpet kit would interest him.

dont know who to use on this project. i have been looking at some after market seats but dont know. i have a 87 burb that i may use the front buckets and console and a bench in rear. i have a buddy that used some one in north al a few months back that does good clean work but i would like to get some one local.

OJOE · 07-31-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

ojoe, looking good.
If you ever get time, can you get some more pics of the filler routing? I like the new fuel door.
Wheels: rear 20x10 5.5" bs
front 20x8.5 5.25"bs (I think)

thanks for the wheel specs
i will try to get more pics at the body shop. they are taking the bed back off for paint. i did turn the filler tube to the rear of the truck about 2" or maybe from 6 o clock to about 8 o clock and just used a rubber hose to connect the tank to filler end. the hose was hard to find that can be used with gas

06-17-2008, 02:43 PM	#101
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build You can shorten it without converting. Just take a section out of the existing frame and weld it back together. If I keep mine I plan to do it that way. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-17-2008, 07:32 PM	#103
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build You can see a members truck that just did this. It is a Regular Cab Longbed to shortbed. Same concept. http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=7334.0 There is also an article on it here by another member: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/lwb_to_swb.htm This subject has come up A LOT. I would follow the forum method of cutting the frame though. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-24-2008, 02:44 PM	#104
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build What was the Cost of Getting your Driveshaft Shortened for the Truck, I was Given a Quote of $250.00- $300.00 for this? Is that The Going Rate, We only have one Location nearby, I Just Thought that was kinda High to Shorten one? Any Suggestions on where i might look? Thanks, Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

06-24-2008, 07:40 PM	#106
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build For 250-300 they should be building you a completely new shaft, not just re-tubing it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-24-2008 at 07:40 PM.

06-24-2008, 10:39 PM	#109
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Thanks for the Input, I Thought that seemed High................. I Think i will go looking at the Junkyard.............. Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

07-29-2008, 05:51 AM	#110
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's a few pics of the truck . it's getting ready to go off for paint. we swapped out two of the doors and got the bed ready . the gas door has been relocated . the next time you see the truck it should be red. the truck ride and drives great and the air is cold. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.

07-29-2008, 05:53 AM	#111
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build also the tailgate handle was relocated. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.

07-29-2008, 06:31 AM	#112
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build sweet! Can't wait to ride in it! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-29-2008, 06:33 AM	#113
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build looks good.. cant wait to see it in paint __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-29-2008, 02:27 PM	#114
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Sweet! Can't wait to see it. Rod Doors said the rear door panels are still about 4 weeks of being completed for test fitting... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-29-2008, 07:04 PM	#115
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build the truck is at the body shop now. was told i would have it back in 2-4 weeks. (hope not body shop weeks) paint will be torch red. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

07-29-2008, 08:04 PM	#116
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I hope to see that truck at Flip's cruise in when it's done. I love the crew cabs.

07-30-2008, 09:59 PM	#120
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build This may have been answered already but what size are the tires you have mounted . Also what are the specs on the wheels as far as backspacing goes ? I like the sidewall on them . I wonder how that much sidewall would look on a reg cab short bed ? Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 07-30-2008 at 10:01 PM.

07-30-2008, 10:29 PM	#121
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build ojoe, looking good. If you ever get time, can you get some more pics of the filler routing? I like the new fuel door. Wheels: rear 20x10 5.5" bs front 20x8.5 5.25"bs (I think) __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native



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