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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.
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69fatmotor
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
more pics
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69fatmotor
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
more pics
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
I'm subscribing to this one.
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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.
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
![]() Looks like we need to get crackin lolife99! ![]()
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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???
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
Count me in on the subscription list. It gives me inspiration to cut my truck up!
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
is that a 1/2 ton back half grafted to the 1 ton frame?
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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 ![]()
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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.
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
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
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
Loving it !!! please keep us updated with the build. keeping my eye on this one.
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
Very cool truck, good luck with it.
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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.
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
It's about time you started a thread on this............
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
What was the final length difference?
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
Looking great. Love it.
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
was just looking at a lwb crew like this today. yours looks much better though..
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
will install a LT 1 /4L60E dailey driver
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
went from a 8ft bed to a 6ft should be 2ft shorter. i have not measured the wheel base.
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
The truck looks real good.
You guys turn out some real nice work. |
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Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build
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.
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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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