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joe231 · 12-10-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Are these trucks different than the 73-87 trucks as far as where they get cut?

completely

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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

Is that even possible? The frame bends upward behind the cab I believe. Then it levels out from there to the end of the frame rail.

that is what I was thinking....cutting it under the cab will just shorten where the cab sits, I dunno how you would ever get +/-12 inches out of the frame under the cab. I think you are going to have to cut behind the cab and work with the angle, graft on a short bed frame from the cab back, or extend a extra-cab short bed frame.....

but I haven't paid attention to how the long bed frames are. Could you move the front spring hangers forward and shorten the frame under the middle of the bed then just move the rear spring hangers back?

a lot of it will depend on where the bed bolts are on the short bed in relation to the long bed.

joe231 · 12-10-2009, 03:11 PM

oh....

and i found you a smilie!!

TimE · 12-10-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

oh....

and i found you a smilie!!

That's perfect!!!!

scotts62 · 12-10-2009, 07:13 PM

There is about a foot before the frame bends upward to where it will hit the cab if i do cut it under the cab. Still have to put a tape to it and do some figuring, that would be cool to just cut the back of frame off and move the spring hangers but id have to look at it more to see if that would be better to do it that way or not..

*highperf4x4* · 12-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Dude, quit making such a fuss out of this. Just chop the frame about 2 feet behind the cab and leave it sticking out like a couple of handles for Joe to hang onto while he pushes you around town. You can rev the engine for effect and hang some chinese lights on it...................

I fix things quick.

I'm just sayin.....................

joe231 · 12-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Scott......Ok, that makes sense.
If I remember correctly you need to remove 12" behind the cab.
It would be a lot of work, but I think it would be helpful to pull the beds off one of your short bed trucks and the crew and compare them side by side....

Travis.…

*highperf4x4* · 12-10-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

It would be a lot of work, but I think it would be helpful to pull the beds off one of your short bed trucks and the crew and compare them side by side....

If you were going to do that, why not just chop and swap?

*highperf4x4* · 12-10-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

travis.…

hehe

scotts62 · 12-10-2009, 10:15 PM

A guy just called me on the bed so hopefully it will go and get outta my way, then ill take the shortbed out and start the measuring wars

Screw it have a plasma and welder lets have a choppin party

wildmanaaron · 12-10-2009, 10:52 PM

I just missed a bed last weekend for $100. The guy SAID it was nice too! Well lets get this solved so we both can be proud!

scotts62 · 12-10-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

I just missed a bed last weekend for $100. The guy SAID it was nice too! Well lets get this solved so we both can be proud!

Hey there ya go thats the spirit

I got a bed and a tailgate for $50 buckaroos, and Joe231 picked it up for me on his way back from getting new parts himself

joe231 · 12-10-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

If you were going to do that, why not just chop and swap?

you lost me.....
Swap what?

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Originally Posted by scotts62

A guy just called me on the bed so hopefully it will go and get outta my way, then ill take the shortbed out and start the measuring wars

Screw it have a plasma and welder lets have a choppin party

sweet!!!

Did anyone come through on the rear diff?

scotts62 · 12-10-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Did anyone come through on the rear diff?

Nope a bunch of grown sissys that set up a time to come by and look and cant even give a courtesy call or return your call and say they are not interested.... hell i dont care if they dont buy it anyways just dont waste my time

*highperf4x4* · 12-11-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

you lost me.....
Swap what?

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Originally Posted by joe231

I think it would be helpful to pull the beds off one of your short bed trucks and the crew and compare them side by side....

Take his shortbed 3/4 ton that's not running anyway and cut the frame off behind the cab and swap it with the crew.

Then he can swap his half ton suspension from the white truck.

See I fix things FAST!!!

joe231 · 12-11-2009, 07:31 AM

scotts62 · 12-11-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Take his shortbed 3/4 ton that's not running anyway and cut the frame off behind the cab and swap it with the crew.

Then he can swap his half ton suspension from the white truck.

See I fix things FAST!!!

yeah but there are 3 trucks worth something and i dont want to tear 2 up to get one going

Im probably going to end up using the white one for parts though, its pretty rough at the moment

JohnC · 12-11-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

See I fix things FAST!!!

Mullen Construction's new motto!

*highperf4x4* · 12-11-2009, 01:28 PM

scotts62 · 12-13-2009, 12:58 AM

Well got a couple things done today, unbolted the bed and stuff from the crew. Had to cut off the rear bumper, some ass-hat welded it to the frame with a mo bad welder

Had another no show/call guy from CL again today, hell if i needed a bed id pay 75 for it

Got some things done on the S10 too, the more block sanding i do the more dings i find

toomanytoyz · 12-13-2009, 01:23 AM

Have you figured out haw to shorten the Frame Yet, Gonna be a Challenge because These frames are so much different than the Sqr bodies.......

Man o man, Don't get me started on CL, I had a Guy supposed to come at noon today & i waited 2 hrs for a no show no call........

I have & will never do that to somebody unless it were an emergency, Would still have the Courtesy to Call...........

Did u notice that someone else is gonna build one also??

Rick

scotts62 · 12-13-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Have you figured out haw to shorten the Frame Yet, Gonna be a Challenge because These frames are so much different than the Sqr bodies.......

Man o man, Don't get me started on CL, I had a Guy supposed to come at noon today & i waited 2 hrs for a no show no call........

I have & will never do that to somebody unless it were an emergency, Would still have the Courtesy to Call...........

Did u notice that someone else is gonna build one also??

Rick

I dont think it will be that bad really..

Yeah i guess were just man enough to do that because i would call also, it only right IMO.....

No i guess i didnt notice.. what thread?

toomanytoyz · 12-13-2009, 01:29 PM

Here is a Link to his Thread, Sounds like it will be a Cool Project..........

Rick

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375782

scotts62 · 12-13-2009, 02:15 PM

Oh ok yeah i did see that one, i just gave him the worthless without pics treatment

wildmanaaron · 12-13-2009, 05:57 PM

Got my bed off! What about yours???

scotts62 · 12-13-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

Got my bed off! What about yours???

I had to go and look at your thread before i gave you chit about no pics, but i guess you got me

Well its unbolted and ready if this Craigslist idiot wants to come and get it or not, if not Saturday the plasma or salisaw will get ahold of it

Are you changing the 8 lug out or leaving it?

12-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#127
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build oh.... and i found you a smilie!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#129
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build There is about a foot before the frame bends upward to where it will hit the cab if i do cut it under the cab. Still have to put a tape to it and do some figuring, that would be cool to just cut the back of frame off and move the spring hangers but id have to look at it more to see if that would be better to do it that way or not.. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#130
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Dude, quit making such a fuss out of this. Just chop the frame about 2 feet behind the cab and leave it sticking out like a couple of handles for Joe to hang onto while he pushes you around town. You can rev the engine for effect and hang some chinese lights on it................... I fix things quick. I'm just sayin.....................

12-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#131
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Scott......Ok, that makes sense. If I remember correctly you need to remove 12" behind the cab. It would be a lot of work, but I think it would be helpful to pull the beds off one of your short bed trucks and the crew and compare them side by side.... Travis.… __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 12-10-2009 at 09:53 PM.

12-10-2009, 10:15 PM	#134
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build A guy just called me on the bed so hopefully it will go and get outta my way, then ill take the shortbed out and start the measuring wars Screw it have a plasma and welder lets have a choppin party __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-10-2009, 10:52 PM	#135
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build I just missed a bed last weekend for $100. The guy SAID it was nice too! Well lets get this solved so we both can be proud!

12-11-2009, 07:31 AM	#140
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-11-2009, 01:28 PM	#143
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build

12-13-2009, 12:58 AM	#144
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Well got a couple things done today, unbolted the bed and stuff from the crew. Had to cut off the rear bumper, some ass-hat welded it to the frame with a mo bad welder Had another no show/call guy from CL again today, hell if i needed a bed id pay 75 for it Got some things done on the S10 too, the more block sanding i do the more dings i find __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-13-2009, 01:23 AM	#145
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Have you figured out haw to shorten the Frame Yet, Gonna be a Challenge because These frames are so much different than the Sqr bodies....... Man o man, Don't get me started on CL, I had a Guy supposed to come at noon today & i waited 2 hrs for a no show no call........ I have & will never do that to somebody unless it were an emergency, Would still have the Courtesy to Call........... Did u notice that someone else is gonna build one also?? 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

12-13-2009, 01:29 PM	#147
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Here is a Link to his Thread, Sounds like it will be a Cool Project.......... Rick http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375782 __________________ 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

12-13-2009, 02:15 PM	#148
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Oh ok yeah i did see that one, i just gave him the worthless without pics treatment __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#149
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: My 93 Crewcab Build Got my bed off! What about yours???



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