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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
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Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
Goodbye Long bed, Hello Short Bed,
I am going to bite the bullet and do it. I have had a 1970 C10 long bed for about 6 years. It was giving to me by my father in law. Every time I look at it I wish it was a short wheel base. Sorry lwb lovers. It has been great the few times I have needed to move someone's couch, but for me, the swb's look so much better. I love my truck! It is nothing special other then the fact that it is mine (and free). It runs great (350 SB & 700R4). I have read all the articles and I am going to do it. (cut the frame). I am starting this thread for two reason. 1.) The threads by other guys like Lewis Fabrication Design, Inc. have been invaluable. I have learned so much and I am so thankful, I guess this is sort of my way to “pay it forward”. I don’t think I will add much but maybe I will inspire another person to dive in and enjoy this great hobby. 2.) Secondly, I think this will help me a little with the accountability and motivation to keep working. I am not good at “finishing the job”. That has been my biggest fear, is that I would cut my truck in half and then it would stay that way for a year. Well, I will post some pick and update the process along the way. Thanks for all the encouragement guys! |
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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 136
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
First of all if you are wanting to convert your lwb to a swb, check out these threads. The will have all the details, no sense repeating everything here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2955483 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 Here are a few pics of what I am starting with. Like I said it is nothing fancy just a good ol truck. The good looking pic is what I am shooting for. uh..... How do you post a pic? Last edited by vexvader; 12-26-2008 at 07:49 PM. |
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
When posting under the post box you'll see "Manage Attachments" click that and "Browse" and upload your pics.
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1967 C10 SWB
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Location: Atlanta
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
Here is another shot at posting a pic.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Salina, Kansas
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796 Last edited by Richard8971; 12-26-2008 at 09:10 PM. |
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Location: Salina, Kansas
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796 Last edited by Richard8971; 12-26-2008 at 09:11 PM. |
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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This is totally against the rules....not only are PM sales a big no-no, encouraging/explaining is just as bad.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-27-2008 at 01:12 PM. |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
he is not a member, so he cant sell on here...lol
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BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by Richard8971; 12-26-2008 at 09:11 PM. |
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Still livin the "dream" in '54
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
You are correct sir.
Don
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
thirdstreettito- Please do not turn this in to a WTB thread.
vexvader- Keep your thread on subject or it will be closed.
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Location: Studio City, Calif.
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
Cut the whole thing off,just dead weight anyway.
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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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What does it mean that it will be closed? This is my first time doing a thread and my first time posting so I don't know what all this means? |
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1967 C10 SWB
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Location: Atlanta
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
Posts: 1,908
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
a PM is a "private message" between two members. when your thread gets locked, it means you didnt play by the rules and made the mods mad so they close it. This is the most mod editing i have seen in a long long time
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
Posts: 1,908
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
WTB means "Want To Buy" and your not a subscribing member, which means you pay your yearly dues to support the board. a very good thing to do BTW. and BTW means "by the way"
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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 136
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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Senior Member
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Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
vexvader....FYI (For your info)...WTB (want to buy), WIW (Whats it's worth), WTT (Want to trade), FS (For Sale)...are allowed by Site Supporters only. The WIW is if your looking to sell something and want to know whats it's worth. If you are looking to buy it's ok to post a WIW. JMHO
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-26-2008 at 10:11 PM. |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
dont worry about it, everyone learns somehow. i dont even know what happened earlier but this thread is full of deleted posts
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
and JMHO means "just my humble opinion" =]
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#21 |
1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 136
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
Here are a few more pic of my truck now. I pulled the bed off today and removed the front bed mounts.
The last pic is one that I got off this site in the gallery and It is what I hope mine will look like when I finish. Peace ! Last edited by vexvader; 12-26-2008 at 10:16 PM. |
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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 136
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
Lookin good!
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1967 C10 SWB
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Atlanta
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
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Re: Goodbye Long Bed, Hello Short Bed
good one 70CST
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