My 93 CCSSB

[44th Miss Inf]

I have a 93 crew cab dually w/ 6.5 5spd, and a swb bed, but don't seem to have time to convert it. I have a 2000 k2500 swb, and a 96 CCLB also, so I am CC poor, and thats not counting the wifes 05 CC!

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by 44th Miss Inf

I have a 93 crew cab dually w/ 6.5 5spd, and a swb bed, but don't seem to have time to convert it. I have a 2000 k2500 swb, and a 96 CCLB also, so I am CC poor, and thats not counting the wifes 05 CC!

I hear ya i have 4 Chevy's myself at the moment...

[44th Miss Inf]

Originally Posted by scotts62

I hear ya i have 4 Chevy's myself at the moment...

Thats just the crew cabs, that doesn't include the 67 Camaro, the ex cabs and the reg cabs! I need to thin the herd! Would save me alot on insurance, that's for sure.

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by scotts62

I hear ya i have 4 Chevy's myself at the moment...

Can't never have too Many Chevy's

My Goal is to have a 67-72 Crew Stepper.....
Allready have a 73-87 Crew Stepper.......
Someday a 88-98 Crew Stepper.........

& 1 Regular Crew Dually........

Luv them Crewcabs

Rick

[scotts62]

yeah i like them too! Ive always wanted one so im going to short bed it and make it my toy hauler

[scotts62]

Got the bed off and some measuring in, think it might be a whole lot easier to move the hangers and find a gas tank than hassle with cab and bed mounts but im going to measure a bunch more and see...

[scotts62]

Also started the rebuild on my 700R4
Started with a rather expensive work table, with 1/2 plywood and 1/4 trim all the way around so nothing could roll off as easily.





No turning back now

[joe231]

damn man, I didn't realize how expensive that table is, you got a '62 chevy for the base of it, huh?

[TimE]

Originally Posted by joe231

damn man, I didn't realize how expensive that table is, you got a '62 chevy for the base of it, huh?

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by joe231

damn man, I didn't realize how expensive that table is, you got a '62 chevy for the base of it, huh?

Yeah

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by scotts62

Got the bed off and some measuring in, think it might be a whole lot easier to move the hangers and find a gas tank than hassle with cab and bed mounts but im going to measure a bunch more and see...

Since you have the rear allready out i think that might be the best method also, Sure would be a lot Quicker that way........

Rick

[wildmanaaron]

Well I have a bed now and I am going by work tomorrow to put in on with a forklift and set it on the frame. I have done a lot of measuring on a LWB and a SWB frame and I am now thinking that cutting the frame underneath the cab may be the best way.

Sure you can put the hangers forward, but that would also mean the shock brackets, rear x brace thing, gas tank brace, etc.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

Well I have a bed now and I am going by work tomorrow to put in on with a forklift and set it on the frame. I have done a lot of measuring on a LWB and a SWB frame and I am now thinking that cutting the frame underneath the cab may be the best way.

Sure you can put the hangers forward, but that would also mean the shock brackets, rear x brace thing, gas tank brace, etc.

Agreed but fuel tanks are different than a short beds also.

It is possible to lower the brackets and move it forward but then you will have to re route the fuel filler neck hose.

Guess its a "pick your battles" situation either cut frame under cab and move, fuel tank stuff, cab mount, nearly all bed mounts and have to weld up side down (which id rather honestly take an ass woopin ) or take the massive cab off (which, no thanks)
Or change fuel tank move brackets forward and shock brackets and cut the back end of frame off all in which while almost standing up to do the welding or drilling Im going to measure some more but think thats what im leaning towards.

[joe231]

I don't see how you can cut under the cab. according to the info I have found you need to remove 14" from the frame. I thought the problem was that there isn't enough room between the back of the cab and where the frame angles up. cutting under the cab you will have the same problem, the angled up piece will hit the cab before you get 14", and you will still need to re-locate the front bed mounts.
another option would be to move the front hanger forward and shorten the frame above and forward of the rear axle, that would keep all the shock mounts and the cross bracing in the correct place.

or Scott, you could (as Travis had mentioned) get the green one running then back half the crew and the white one to use the back half from the white one on the crew. That would give you the correct gas tank and all that jazz.

[scotts62]

There is enough room before the curve in frame but just barely but if someone didnt like how close it was it wouldnt be a big deal to notch the frame or cab a bit to get the clearance you wanted.

Yeah that would be an idea because ol whitey has about had it anyways

[wildmanaaron]

Well my shortbed is on!!??

[joe231]

Aaron is making you look bad Scott.

[scotts62]

yeah but got the cart before the horse..there is a walkway between the cab and bed

[scotts62]

Well i got some stuff done on it today. Ground off some rivets and done some measuring, just have some clamps holding it close to where it needs to go for now.

[highperf4x4]

decisions decisions

you must be thinking hard because you posted the same pic twice

[wildmanaaron]

How did you know where to move the front hanger to?

I got under a 99 or 2000 shortbed 4x4 and took some decent pictures of the set-up. I still dont know how I want to cut the frame down.

1. When you move the front hanger down and forward doesnt this actually raise the truck?

2. Do you think the shortbed gas tank will work now? I already have the front hanger bracket assembly that is used on shortbed trucks. It was already off of a truck at the local PullA Part just laying in a bed.

3. So where is the difference between the short and longbed frames actually at? In the raised arear behind the cab?

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

decisions decisions

you must be thinking hard because you posted the same pic twice

Thats just to keep you going my friend

Originally Posted by wildmanaaron

How did you know where to move the front hanger to?

I got under a 99 or 2000 shortbed 4x4 and took some decent pictures of the set-up. I still dont know how I want to cut the frame down.

1. When you move the front hanger down and forward doesnt this actually raise the truck?

2. Do you think the shortbed gas tank will work now? I already have the front hanger bracket assembly that is used on shortbed trucks. It was already off of a truck at the local PullA Part just laying in a bed.

3. So where is the difference between the short and longbed frames actually at? In the raised arear behind the cab?

I just moved it straight forward because if you follow the frame yes it will raise the truck.

Yeah the shortbed tank will work now, i just wish i could use this one, i might just move the brackets forward and tank down just a bit to clear the back of the cab but not sure.. ill see about that when i get to it.

Yeah i think so but i havent seen a stock crew to put them side by side to actually check.

[scotts62]

Got some work done on the crew be on the lookout for pics

[wildmanaaron]

Well.....


I havent got anything done lately.

[scotts62]

Too dark lastnight to snap pics