lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yunkyarddog · 03-16-2011, 10:32 PM

so little by little i been gathering info on changin my long bed to short so far got how much and where to take off make cuts etc...

one thing i have not seen is wut to do with my drive line (new to this so thats wut im gonna call it) it i do my math right will end up beeing 11 -12 inches to long

sorry guys new member and never had a PU before and like i said the most info i get now the less WTF laters

**LockDoc** · 03-16-2011, 11:33 PM

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You will have to shorten the drive shaft. Did you have a one piece drive shaft or two? You should be able to use a one piece drive shaft with the short bed.

Brake lines will be too long and the intermediate emergency brake cable will be too long. You will have to get one for a short bed.

LockDoc

Slick67 · 03-17-2011, 12:57 AM

Here ya go. This build thread covers the conversion from lwb to swb. It was done by a very knowledgable builder on the forum. He is very informative and would answer questions.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300

yunkyarddog · 03-18-2011, 04:02 PM

done on to reading

Beat68CST · 03-18-2011, 04:32 PM

Be cool like Slick67 and drive a regular bed (:

GASoline71 · 03-18-2011, 06:08 PM

All the cool cats drive long beds...

Gary

Beat68CST · 03-18-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

All the cool cats drive long beds...

Gary

^Precisely

treveiger · 03-18-2011, 10:34 PM

Can go a step further and say the real men drive c20 and c30s

jk

*67/72junkie* · 03-18-2011, 11:42 PM

If you're a real 67/72 junkie you drive which everyone suits you that day.

As for the drive shaft your longbed is two piece.Your drive shaft will depend on your engine trans combo and location.bb swb is two piece. sb swb can be two or one piece, 6cyl swb is one piece.6cyl is shorter that sb.you can install sb on 6cyl frame towers reversed and swapped sides.you can then use 6cyl driveshaft and trans linkage.this will set the engine and trans back about 7'' from stock sb location.you will also need longer 6cyl or 4x4 speedo cable .hei distributor cap will sit 1/4 from firewall with good cab mounts and everything lined up right.truck will ride and handle much better at high speed and will also launch much better out of the hole because of weight transfer.You will need 4x4 fan shroud in this position if not using electric fan.This is my prefered setup.

Slick67 · 03-21-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Be cool like Slick67 and drive a regular bed (:

Hahaha Thanks!!

yunkyarddog · 04-01-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67/72junkie

If you're a real 67/72 junkie you drive which everyone suits you that day.

As for the drive shaft your longbed is two piece.Your drive shaft will depend on your engine trans combo and location.bb swb is two piece. sb swb can be two or one piece, 6cyl swb is one piece.6cyl is shorter that sb.you can install sb on 6cyl frame towers reversed and swapped sides.you can then use 6cyl driveshaft and trans linkage.this will set the engine and trans back about 7'' from stock sb location.you will also need longer 6cyl or 4x4 speedo cable .hei distributor cap will sit 1/4 from firewall with good cab mounts and everything lined up right.truck will ride and handle much better at high speed and will also launch much better out of the hole because of weight transfer.You will need 4x4 fan shroud in this position if not using electric fan.This is my prefered setup.

WELL LITTLE CONFUSING BUT I THINK I COULD GET IT

my real question is can i use my driveshaft

(understanding tha i will measure and take it to a shop to get cut welded and balanced)

is it possible or do i have to go tru all said in the quote
as far as i know this is all i have dout on so i can get started

show some luv

03-16-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
yunkyarddog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.L.C. Posts: 227	lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) so little by little i been gathering info on changin my long bed to short so far got how much and where to take off make cuts etc... one thing i have not seen is wut to do with my drive line (new to this so thats wut im gonna call it) it i do my math right will end up beeing 11 -12 inches to long sorry guys new member and never had a PU before and like i said the most info i get now the less WTF laters

03-16-2011, 11:33 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,404	Re: lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) - You will have to shorten the drive shaft. Did you have a one piece drive shaft or two? You should be able to use a one piece drive shaft with the short bed. Brake lines will be too long and the intermediate emergency brake cable will be too long. You will have to get one for a short bed. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 03-16-2011 at 11:38 PM.

03-17-2011, 12:57 AM	#3
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) Here ya go. This build thread covers the conversion from lwb to swb. It was done by a very knowledgable builder on the forum. He is very informative and would answer questions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-18-2011, 04:02 PM	#4
yunkyarddog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.L.C. Posts: 227	Re: lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) done on to reading

03-18-2011, 04:32 PM	#5
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) Be cool like Slick67 and drive a regular bed (:

03-18-2011, 10:34 PM	#8
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) Can go a step further and say the real men drive c20 and c30s jk __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-18-2011, 11:42 PM	#9
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: lwb to swb convertion (gettin all info now means no WTF later!!!) If you're a real 67/72 junkie you drive which everyone suits you that day.As for the drive shaft your longbed is two piece.Your drive shaft will depend on your engine trans combo and location.bb swb is two piece. sb swb can be two or one piece, 6cyl swb is one piece.6cyl is shorter that sb.you can install sb on 6cyl frame towers reversed and swapped sides.you can then use 6cyl driveshaft and trans linkage.this will set the engine and trans back about 7'' from stock sb location.you will also need longer 6cyl or 4x4 speedo cable .hei distributor cap will sit 1/4 from firewall with good cab mounts and everything lined up right.truck will ride and handle much better at high speed and will also launch much better out of the hole because of weight transfer.You will need 4x4 fan shroud in this position if not using electric fan.This is my prefered setup.



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