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stickelspeed · 01-12-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Kevin said he would shorten it to a blazer so you could see it. I think I am going to leave lt long and low.

Hey Eric..

There are a few different ways to shorten this so I drew up some of the options. I left the original image behind each one to give you a general sense of how much I was chopping.

If you are going to cut it.. I think it looks best if you cut a section in front of and behind the rear wheel although maybe I shortened it to much..

Let me know.. I can do it different..

VA72C10 · 01-12-2012, 10:20 PM

I agree...if it was cut I agree that would be the best option (cut front and rear)

**superflysteiny** · 01-12-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Very cool man. Seeing your 72' next to all that metal fab work makes me nervous....

I move it out of the garage when I work

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**superflysteiny** · 01-12-2012, 10:34 PM

Thanks Kevin you are the man I like it long can you guys tell me what you think

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Originally Posted by stickelspeed

Hey Eric..

There are a few different ways to shorten this so I drew up some of the options. I left the original image behind each one to give you a general sense of how much I was chopping.

If you are going to cut it.. I think it looks best if you cut a section in front of and behind the rear wheel although maybe I shortened it to much..

Let me know.. I can do it different..

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jayman68 · 01-12-2012, 10:42 PM

I like it long, maybe just 3" from behind the wheel. If you are going to shorten it in front of the wheel, it needs to be Blazer length, front and back of wheel. I still say leave it l o n g.

Dinos63 · 01-12-2012, 10:51 PM

STICKEL YOU GOTS SKILLS!! Eric you got to shorten it with the section in front of the wheel and behind, i know its more work and tough on the budget but it will be worth more if you ever go to sell it .you can do it!!!

DRTYRAT30 · 01-13-2012, 01:16 AM

Man, i like them both. The long Low lunch tray look & The Short and sporty. Either way gonna be Bad A$$...

Oh and Stickel, You do have some skillz bro.

**superflysteiny** · 01-13-2012, 01:41 AM

Man if I shorten the burb it will add a few months to the project. I see this getting way out of control
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Delmo · 01-13-2012, 01:54 AM

Short I think but just make one cut. Move the wheel well instead of cutting the panel twice. Just a thought.

Geez Stick you got me on this one, I think the more I look at the long version the more I like it. Hmmmmm.

VA72C10 · 01-13-2012, 03:06 AM

I liked your budget idea and trying to keep it as a faster build. Also, look at the shows and longbeds are definitely gaining in popularity....and this looks really cool factory length...plus extra room behind the seats for storage...

**pdxhall** · 01-13-2012, 04:25 AM

I like the stock long and low but I'm going against the vote so far and voting for the cut in front of the wheel well if you find the need to shorten. It has great balance without having "just another short bed".

duallyjams · 01-13-2012, 09:00 AM

The stock pic you could put a hot tub in the back but I like the short version.

Lolyin58 · 01-13-2012, 10:52 AM

Eric I like it long. Looks killer what ever you should choose!

64shortc10 · 01-13-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stickelspeed

Hey Eric..

There are a few different ways to shorten this so I drew up some of the options. I left the original image behind each one to give you a general sense of how much I was chopping.

If you are going to cut it.. I think it looks best if you cut a section in front of and behind the rear wheel although maybe I shortened it to much..

Let me know.. I can do it different..

I like the shortened in front of the wheel well only! Looks like one of those custom touches that you can tell something's been changed but you can't tell what! But I say leave it stock length. Keep them pics coming!
Tony from Norcal
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**superflysteiny** · 01-13-2012, 11:15 AM

If I am going to stay in the budget stock is we're it should be. It will not cost me anything but time to shorten it. But I know me if I shorten it then it will get out of control and I will have 40 k into it before you know it. Also I think you guys need to know I am building this so all three kids and the wife can get in it and go for a ride. My little girl eve alread has the custom bug. She wants a 1960 pink cadillac laid out on air ride.
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**superflysteiny** · 01-13-2012, 11:45 AM

both notches are in and all cross members are out. Center cross member is in and bolted down. I still have to finish welding up the notch and boxing the frame but it seems to going well. Hope the notches are deep enough to lay this truck out. I am going to measure the ones on the 72 to see if i have enough room. I guess only time will tell.

**67cheby** · 01-13-2012, 12:11 PM

Frame looking great
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Lolyin58 · 01-13-2012, 01:48 PM

Looking good Eric!
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big_al_71 · 01-13-2012, 03:32 PM

Love the renderings...specially the short version of it....

69CST-V · 01-13-2012, 03:40 PM

What about stock length but open up the wheel well 4" or so and run a 24" rear to fill up the opening. Just a thought. that would eat up some of the side panel and give it the sporty look with out changing as much.

Either way, it looks awesome.

Novelli · 01-13-2012, 10:04 PM

CUT IT!!!! Your labor is free!!! "Remember it is a Marathon not a sprint!" That is a direct quote from my girlfriend! LOL

**67cheby** · 01-13-2012, 10:09 PM

Ya what he said !!
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**67cheby** · 01-13-2012, 10:10 PM

Besides it will be fun to cut it and put it back together
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gringoloco · 01-13-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

...Hope the notches are deep enough to lay this truck out...

How tall of a tire will you run? How deep is the notch?

30" tire - 9" notch
32" tire - 10" notch

Should get you close anyway...

mcbassin · 01-13-2012, 10:19 PM

Awesome work on the frame. You have a great work ethic man. Tell me you didn't slip out of the office early to work on this new beast

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That is cutey you have climbing on your frame.

01-12-2012, 10:20 PM	#102
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: I dont no what I am building haha I agree...if it was cut I agree that would be the best option (cut front and rear) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-12-2012, 10:42 PM	#105
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: I dont no what I am building haha I like it long, maybe just 3" from behind the wheel. If you are going to shorten it in front of the wheel, it needs to be Blazer length, front and back of wheel. I still say leave it l o n g. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

01-12-2012, 10:51 PM	#106
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: I dont no what I am building haha STICKEL YOU GOTS SKILLS!! Eric you got to shorten it with the section in front of the wheel and behind, i know its more work and tough on the budget but it will be worth more if you ever go to sell it .you can do it!!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-13-2012, 01:16 AM	#107
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Man, i like them both. The long Low lunch tray look & The Short and sporty. Either way gonna be Bad A$$... Oh and Stickel, You do have some skillz bro.

01-13-2012, 01:41 AM	#108
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Man if I shorten the burb it will add a few months to the project. I see this getting way out of control Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

01-13-2012, 01:54 AM	#109
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Short I think but just make one cut. Move the wheel well instead of cutting the panel twice. Just a thought. Geez Stick you got me on this one, I think the more I look at the long version the more I like it. Hmmmmm.

01-13-2012, 03:06 AM	#110
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: I dont no what I am building haha I liked your budget idea and trying to keep it as a faster build. Also, look at the shows and longbeds are definitely gaining in popularity....and this looks really cool factory length...plus extra room behind the seats for storage... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-13-2012, 04:25 AM	#111
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: I dont no what I am building haha I like the stock long and low but I'm going against the vote so far and voting for the cut in front of the wheel well if you find the need to shorten. It has great balance without having "just another short bed".

01-13-2012, 09:00 AM	#112
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: I dont no what I am building haha The stock pic you could put a hot tub in the back but I like the short version. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-13-2012, 10:52 AM	#113
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Eric I like it long. Looks killer what ever you should choose!

01-13-2012, 11:15 AM	#115
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: I dont no what I am building haha If I am going to stay in the budget stock is we're it should be. It will not cost me anything but time to shorten it. But I know me if I shorten it then it will get out of control and I will have 40 k into it before you know it. Also I think you guys need to know I am building this so all three kids and the wife can get in it and go for a ride. My little girl eve alread has the custom bug. She wants a 1960 pink cadillac laid out on air ride. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

01-13-2012, 11:45 AM	#116
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: I dont no what I am building haha both notches are in and all cross members are out. Center cross member is in and bolted down. I still have to finish welding up the notch and boxing the frame but it seems to going well. Hope the notches are deep enough to lay this truck out. I am going to measure the ones on the 72 to see if i have enough room. I guess only time will tell. __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

01-13-2012, 12:11 PM	#117
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Frame looking great Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-13-2012, 01:48 PM	#118
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Looking good Eric! Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2012, 03:32 PM	#119
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Love the renderings...specially the short version of it.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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01-13-2012, 03:40 PM	#120
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: I dont no what I am building haha What about stock length but open up the wheel well 4" or so and run a 24" rear to fill up the opening. Just a thought. that would eat up some of the side panel and give it the sporty look with out changing as much. Either way, it looks awesome. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

01-13-2012, 10:04 PM	#121
Novelli Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orangevale Posts: 13	Re: I dont no what I am building haha CUT IT!!!! Your labor is free!!! "Remember it is a Marathon not a sprint!" That is a direct quote from my girlfriend! LOL __________________ Novelli Rod and Custom

01-13-2012, 10:09 PM	#122
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Ya what he said !! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-13-2012, 10:10 PM	#123
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Besides it will be fun to cut it and put it back together Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-13-2012, 10:19 PM	#125
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I dont no what I am building haha Awesome work on the frame. You have a great work ethic man. Tell me you didn't slip out of the office early to work on this new beast. That is cutey you have climbing on your frame. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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