ojoe's crewcab shortbed build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mike nutt · 01-01-2008, 01:42 PM

i figured it was time to start build thread on joe's (ojoe) shortbed crewcab 1/2 ton. here's a few pics to get things started , i'll let joe fill in the blanks.

mike nutt · 01-01-2008, 01:45 PM

more pics

mike nutt · 01-01-2008, 01:55 PM

more pics

**lolife99** · 01-01-2008, 01:59 PM

I'm subscribing to this one.

NEVERENOUGH · 01-01-2008, 02:10 PM

I like it shortbed crew cabs are very cool. Lifted or lowered you can't go wrong. I will be keeping my eyes on this one also.

72BlckButy · 01-01-2008, 02:57 PM

I'm signing up for this as well.... love the shot with the 20's on it. That is, and will be a sweet truck!

Looks like we need to get crackin lolife99!

kevinr1970 · 01-01-2008, 05:16 PM

To clarify, the black cab'd truck with the gold bed was a different truck than this one, right?
I have an '87 swb 2wd and an '85 swb 4x4. I would like to do a 4x4 swb crew. Just need the crew???

**texassquarebodies** · 01-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Count me in on the subscription list. It gives me inspiration to cut my truck up!

streetstar · 01-01-2008, 08:46 PM

is that a 1/2 ton back half grafted to the 1 ton frame?

Ivan D. · 01-01-2008, 11:03 PM

Some constructive criticism - what size are those bolts holding the two frames together? Look kinda small to me, I wouldn't trust anything smaller than what holds the rear springs in their hangers. Also if it was my truck I'd weld up the rear vertical edges of the 3/4-ton frame to the outside of the halfton frame, and also the front vertical edges of the halfton frame to the inside of the 3/4-ton frame, wouldn't rely on just the bolts to keep things from shifting in case of an accident.

Other than that I think it looks pretty darn good, only thing it needs is a stepper bed and it'll be just perfect

**lolife99** · 01-02-2008, 02:54 AM

I think bolts are for alignment purposes. This makes is a fool proof method. I'm sure full welding will come next.

OJOE · 01-02-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I think bolts are for alignment purposes. This makes is a fool proof method. I'm sure full welding will come next.

thats correct. truck goes back on lift today for steam clean frame, rear disk brakes,frame weld (maybe boxed) dont want overkill. and frame paint. next will be the fuell system

cartman · 01-02-2008, 01:26 PM

Loving it !!! please keep us updated with the build. keeping my eye on this one.

BaddBusa2005 · 01-02-2008, 02:06 PM

Very cool truck, good luck with it.

mike nutt · 01-15-2008, 01:50 PM

here's couple pics of some of the latest progress.got the frame cleaned up and painted also installed the rear disc brakes and replaced everything else on the front brakes. also installed new 3.73 gear set with all new bearing. i myself had surgery friday to repair a double henior, so i want be around to help joe on this project for about a month or so.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-15-2008, 02:17 PM

It's about time you started a thread on this............

. Looking good so far.

R/

ponjohn · 01-15-2008, 02:19 PM

What was the final length difference?

John

D-Day · 01-16-2008, 04:22 AM

Looking great. Love it.

krazy10 · 01-16-2008, 01:57 PM

was just looking at a lwb crew like this today. yours looks much better though..
and updates?
what are the future plans for this thing?

OJOE · 01-16-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazy10

was just looking at a lwb crew like this today. yours looks much better though..
and updates?
what are the future plans for this thing?

will install a LT 1 /4L60E dailey driver

OJOE · 01-16-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponjohn

What was the final length difference?

John

went from a 8ft bed to a 6ft should be 2ft shorter. i have not measured the wheel base.

FlatBrokeRacing · 01-17-2008, 03:28 AM

The truck looks real good.

You guys turn out some real nice work.

krazy10 · 01-17-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

will install a LT 1 /4L60E dailey driver

will be an awesome DD, is it going to sit that high? or will it be lowered?
cannot wait to see it finished either way!

OJOE · 01-17-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazy10

will be an awesome DD, is it going to sit that high? or will it be lowered?
cannot wait to see it finished either way!

just looks high, have already installed 3" spindles and 1" springs in front. rear has flip kit and c notch. it will come down about more 2" in in rear with the shackles i have to put on. also running 20x10 and 20x8 wheels. just finished running all new brake lines and changed out hydroboster to a vacum booster. still have to do fuel system.

cartman · 01-17-2008, 04:12 PM

Did you notch the frame due to the fact that you are going lower, or is it nessary because of the axel flip? When I build my truck I want it at about the height that yours is now. I am figuring on just the axel flip and wondering if I'll have to notch the frame or not. It's not practical in the northeast where I live to go any lower with a truck that is a daily driver. The roads here SUCK!

01-01-2008, 01:42 PM	#1
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	ojoe's crewcab shortbed build i figured it was time to start build thread on joe's (ojoe) shortbed crewcab 1/2 ton. here's a few pics to get things started , i'll let joe fill in the blanks. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:50 PM.

01-01-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build more pics Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:50 PM.

01-01-2008, 01:55 PM	#3
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build more pics Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:50 PM.

01-01-2008, 01:59 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I'm subscribing to this one. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-01-2008, 02:10 PM	#5
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I like it shortbed crew cabs are very cool. Lifted or lowered you can't go wrong. I will be keeping my eyes on this one also.

01-01-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I'm signing up for this as well.... love the shot with the 20's on it. That is, and will be a sweet truck! Looks like we need to get crackin lolife99! __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-01-2008 at 02:58 PM.

01-01-2008, 05:16 PM	#7
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build To clarify, the black cab'd truck with the gold bed was a different truck than this one, right? I have an '87 swb 2wd and an '85 swb 4x4. I would like to do a 4x4 swb crew. Just need the crew??? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

01-01-2008, 06:22 PM	#8
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01-01-2008, 08:46 PM	#9
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build is that a 1/2 ton back half grafted to the 1 ton frame? __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

01-01-2008, 11:03 PM	#10
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Some constructive criticism - what size are those bolts holding the two frames together? Look kinda small to me, I wouldn't trust anything smaller than what holds the rear springs in their hangers. Also if it was my truck I'd weld up the rear vertical edges of the 3/4-ton frame to the outside of the halfton frame, and also the front vertical edges of the halfton frame to the inside of the 3/4-ton frame, wouldn't rely on just the bolts to keep things from shifting in case of an accident. Other than that I think it looks pretty darn good, only thing it needs is a stepper bed and it'll be just perfect __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

01-02-2008, 02:54 AM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I think bolts are for alignment purposes. This makes is a fool proof method. I'm sure full welding will come next. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-02-2008 at 02:55 AM.

01-02-2008, 01:26 PM	#13
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Loving it !!! please keep us updated with the build. keeping my eye on this one.

01-02-2008, 02:06 PM	#14
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Very cool truck, good luck with it. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

01-15-2008, 01:50 PM	#15
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's couple pics of some of the latest progress.got the frame cleaned up and painted also installed the rear disc brakes and replaced everything else on the front brakes. also installed new 3.73 gear set with all new bearing. i myself had surgery friday to repair a double henior, so i want be around to help joe on this project for about a month or so. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:50 PM.

01-15-2008, 02:17 PM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build It's about time you started a thread on this............. Looking good so far. R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3



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01-15-2008, 02:19 PM	#17
ponjohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: woodbridge, ct. usa Posts: 145	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build What was the final length difference? John

01-16-2008, 04:22 AM	#18
D-Day Live fast, die young Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 293	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Looking great. Love it.

01-16-2008, 01:57 PM	#19
krazy10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft.Smith, Ar Posts: 20	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build was just looking at a lwb crew like this today. yours looks much better though.. and updates? what are the future plans for this thing?

01-17-2008, 03:28 AM	#22
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build The truck looks real good. You guys turn out some real nice work.

01-17-2008, 04:12 PM	#25
cartman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts Posts: 49	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Did you notch the frame due to the fact that you are going lower, or is it nessary because of the axel flip? When I build my truck I want it at about the height that yours is now. I am figuring on just the axel flip and wondering if I'll have to notch the frame or not. It's not practical in the northeast where I live to go any lower with a truck that is a daily driver. The roads here SUCK!

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