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68short · 05-02-2011, 10:07 PM

I plan to do the chop this weekend of the bed, and I was able to find one thread by rockcrln, but wasn't there another thread were they "z'" cut the frame? I did a search, but I must not be typing the right key words
Any help appreciated

Ackattack · 05-02-2011, 10:59 PM

I was thinking today while I was driving......

I shortened my truck too, and one of the time consuming parts of it is removing the cab. Anyways, I thing if you supported everything, you could unbolt the rear cab mount and cut the frame without removing the cab. You might loosen the front mounts and tip the cab forward a little, but that's about it.

Good luck!

Lemield · 05-03-2011, 09:19 AM

Here is the article I think you are looking for. I saw Bob's truck in person and he did a beautiful job shortening it.

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

**72 tigger** · 05-03-2011, 01:34 PM

One thing I've done when altering a frame is to centerpunch the frame in (8) spots. If I need to remove 12" I will put (2) centerpunch marks 22" apart on the top & bottom of each frame rail before I start cutting - make sure your marks are the same distance at all (4) areas. After I've cut the frame & rolled it together I make sure my centerpunch marks are 10" at all (4) locations. This confirms everything is back in alignment (just 12" shorter). Hope this makes sense!

68short · 05-03-2011, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the tips and links fella's, looks like I might start the chop tomorrow or thursday

68short · 05-07-2011, 09:40 PM

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68short · 05-08-2011, 09:08 PM

I cut the bed today, it was far easier than I thought it would be. Hopefully I can get a couple days off this week, and get it welded up

OldSkool71 · 05-09-2011, 12:18 AM

Here is a link to Early Classic Enterprises when they did a tech article on the long to short conversion on my truck. Might be helpful.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed

68short · 05-09-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSkool71

Here is a link to Early Classic Enterprises when they did a tech article on the long to short conversion on my truck. Might be helpful.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed

Thanks for the link. Good info for thursday

We finished welding the back half of the bed today, and it really came out nice. There will be very little blocking needed, the panels lined up perfect doing spot welds. Wednesday we plan to do the front section, then maybe thursday the frame.

OldSkool71 · 05-10-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 68short

Thanks for the link. Good info for thursday

We finished welding the back half of the bed today, and it really came out nice. There will be very little blocking needed, the panels lined up perfect doing spot welds. Wednesday we plan to do the front section, then maybe thursday the frame.

Happy to help. Keep us posted on the progress. And some pics plzzz
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68short · 05-10-2011, 08:48 PM

I'll post some pic's tomorrow. I would have worked on it today a little, but it snowed here....WTF

68short · 05-11-2011, 09:30 PM

Here' a few pic's of the progress made on monday. Hopefully its a short day thursday and I can get the front section done

VA72C10 · 05-11-2011, 09:55 PM

nice job so far!!!

68short · 05-12-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

nice job so far!!!

Thanks, Im real happy how its turning out, especially for never having any expierence replacing any kind of sheetmetal

CowboyProtectionUnit · 05-12-2011, 07:55 PM

Subscribed.... May Be doing this to my 87

gcburdic · 05-12-2011, 09:57 PM

just to add to this thread for a complete LWB to SWB conversion....here's LFD's bed shortening instructions.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223158&page=8 starts at post #195

68short · 05-15-2011, 05:42 PM

Yes that thread was very helpful to me. Here's where Im at with about 10 hrs invested.

Jacfourteen · 05-15-2011, 05:54 PM

I did my frame about a month ago. I didn't remove the cab, just the rear cab mounts, you can read about it in my build thread in my signature, look at post 19. I know that ebfabman did a great writeup on the process as well as nuke, I'll if I can find those for you.

Jacfourteen · 05-15-2011, 06:37 PM

Here is a good one that I read before I did mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

also here is the one from nuke, start on post #19 its not real in depth but you can check it out http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=havoc

I thought that ebfabman did one but can't find it, maybe I was thinking of his videos that he sells, I haven't seen them but I'm sure they are great after seeing some of his work. hope this helps you out.

BIGKEV · 05-15-2011, 07:03 PM

68short, what part of AZ are you in? I'm in Prescott!

68short · 05-15-2011, 07:08 PM

Thanks for those threads Jacfourteen.
Im actually going to cut the frame as the LFD build was done.

68short · 05-15-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGKEV

68short, what part of AZ are you in? I'm in Prescott!

Prescott Valley

BIGKEV · 05-15-2011, 07:16 PM

Small world.

68short · 05-15-2011, 07:23 PM

Well, hey there neighbor

BIGKEV · 05-15-2011, 10:26 PM

I'd like to check this out some time being so close and all.

05-02-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? I was thinking today while I was driving...... I shortened my truck too, and one of the time consuming parts of it is removing the cab. Anyways, I thing if you supported everything, you could unbolt the rear cab mount and cut the frame without removing the cab. You might loosen the front mounts and tip the cab forward a little, but that's about it. Good luck! __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index Last edited by Ackattack; 05-02-2011 at 11:00 PM.

05-03-2011, 09:19 AM	#3
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Here is the article I think you are looking for. I saw Bob's truck in person and he did a beautiful job shortening it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

05-03-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,238	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? One thing I've done when altering a frame is to centerpunch the frame in (8) spots. If I need to remove 12" I will put (2) centerpunch marks 22" apart on the top & bottom of each frame rail before I start cutting - make sure your marks are the same distance at all (4) areas. After I've cut the frame & rolled it together I make sure my centerpunch marks are 10" at all (4) locations. This confirms everything is back in alignment (just 12" shorter). Hope this makes sense!

05-03-2011, 06:20 PM	#5
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Thanks for the tips and links fella's, looks like I might start the chop tomorrow or thursday

05-07-2011, 09:40 PM	#6
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? .. Last edited by 68short; 05-08-2011 at 09:12 PM.

05-02-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Longbed to shortbed thread???? I plan to do the chop this weekend of the bed, and I was able to find one thread by rockcrln, but wasn't there another thread were they "z'" cut the frame? I did a search, but I must not be typing the right key words Any help appreciated Last edited by 68short; 05-02-2011 at 10:08 PM.

05-08-2011, 09:08 PM	#7
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? I cut the bed today, it was far easier than I thought it would be. Hopefully I can get a couple days off this week, and get it welded up

05-09-2011, 12:18 AM	#8
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Here is a link to Early Classic Enterprises when they did a tech article on the long to short conversion on my truck. Might be helpful. http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed __________________ -Ron- Last edited by OldSkool71; 05-09-2011 at 12:22 AM.

05-10-2011, 08:48 PM	#11
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? I'll post some pic's tomorrow. I would have worked on it today a little, but it snowed here....WTF

05-11-2011, 09:30 PM	#12
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Here' a few pic's of the progress made on monday. Hopefully its a short day thursday and I can get the front section done Attached Images

05-11-2011, 09:55 PM	#13
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05-12-2011, 09:57 PM	#16
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? just to add to this thread for a complete LWB to SWB conversion....here's LFD's bed shortening instructions..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223158&page=8 starts at post #195 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 05-12-2011 at 09:57 PM.

05-15-2011, 05:42 PM	#17
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Yes that thread was very helpful to me. Here's where Im at with about 10 hrs invested. Attached Images

05-15-2011, 05:54 PM	#18
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? I did my frame about a month ago. I didn't remove the cab, just the rear cab mounts, you can read about it in my build thread in my signature, look at post 19. I know that ebfabman did a great writeup on the process as well as nuke, I'll if I can find those for you. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's Last edited by Jacfourteen; 05-15-2011 at 06:42 PM.



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05-15-2011, 06:37 PM	#19
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Here is a good one that I read before I did mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 also here is the one from nuke, start on post #19 its not real in depth but you can check it out http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=havoc I thought that ebfabman did one but can't find it, maybe I was thinking of his videos that he sells, I haven't seen them but I'm sure they are great after seeing some of his work. hope this helps you out. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

05-15-2011, 07:03 PM	#20
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? 68short, what part of AZ are you in? I'm in Prescott!

05-15-2011, 07:08 PM	#21
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Thanks for those threads Jacfourteen. Im actually going to cut the frame as the LFD build was done.

05-15-2011, 07:16 PM	#23
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Small world.

05-15-2011, 07:23 PM	#24
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? Well, hey there neighbor

05-15-2011, 10:26 PM	#25
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: Longbed to shortbed thread???? I'd like to check this out some time being so close and all.

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