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glock35ipsc · 10-12-2004, 11:08 PM

Got the frame shortned last night. Finished stripping everything off of it tonight, just finished a few minutes ago. I just need to finish grinding the welds, then weld in the fish plates on the inside of the rails, then it's off to the sand blasters on Monday. Gonna give it a good hot pressure wash before I take it to him. Want to keep him on my good side

When it comes back, I'll do the C-notch, box-in a few places, and then start prepping for the finish (still undetermined).

Once the frame is done, I need to finish the cab. Then I can fit all the new body parts, test-assemble the truck, then tear down and let the fun begin!!!

Enjoy!

chickenwing · 10-12-2004, 11:13 PM

more pics! Let's see the other side of ur finished welds!

REPO1 · 10-12-2004, 11:15 PM

Excellent job!

c-1072 · 10-12-2004, 11:16 PM

That is a sweet way to cut down the frame do you use a template or is that all from freehand .

glock35ipsc · 10-12-2004, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chickenwing

more pics! Let's see the other side of ur finished welds!

Just took these:

As she sits now:

chickenwing · 10-12-2004, 11:24 PM

I say OUTSTANDING!!! I have got to learn how to weld. I have problems with JB Weld.

glock35ipsc · 10-12-2004, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by c-1072

That is a sweet way to cut down the frame do you use a template or is that all from freehand .

I used a piece of 1/8" flat bar clamped to the frame as a guide for the straight lines. I cut the corners free hand. I drew the cuts out on the frame after measuring. For the radiused corners, I used one of those plastic circle guides. I am kind of anal about using square corners in something like this, it's a good place for a crack to form.

I am sure it is total overkill on my part, but like I said, I am anal about this stuff

Tx Firefighter · 10-12-2004, 11:35 PM

That's probably the best job I've ever seen of shortening a frame.

I assume you used that big Miller mig welder in the corner?

68w/sbc406 · 10-12-2004, 11:36 PM

no one ever said that being anal was a bad thing. what ever gave you the idea to cut the frame that way? i have only seen them with just a vertical cut and a diagonal cut. your way looks more supportive.

glock35ipsc · 10-12-2004, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

no one ever said that being anal was a bad thing. what ever gave you the idea to cut the frame that way? i have only seen them with just a vertical cut and a diagonal cut. your way looks more supportive.

I got the stepped cut idea from ebfabman. But, being the anal kind, I decided to do the radiused corners instead of 90* corners.

Tx Firefighter - Wow, thanks!! Yup, I used the Millermatic 210. Only way to go!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2004, 11:46 PM

Great job!!

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Swbman · 10-13-2004, 12:41 AM

Very Nice Job,You made it look very simple and easy.Way to Go.....

love it loud · 10-13-2004, 01:10 AM

sorry to be off topic, but what did you use to dress the welds so nicely? it's perfectly smooth..

Brainchild · 10-13-2004, 01:14 AM

Great job.I like the way you did a horizontal line,much more support than I've seen done.

Excellent

kingsolver72 · 10-13-2004, 01:40 AM

Definitely impressive.I did think of ebfaman when I seen your project...But my hat is off to you Glock,you have some Major Rager skills.

Vince Putt · 10-13-2004, 05:43 AM

How did you make the cuts in the frame Plasma cutter? What make and model?

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2004, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by love it loud

sorry to be off topic, but what did you use to dress the welds so nicely? it's perfectly smooth..

No problem, I used a regular grinding disc to knock down the weld, the used a 60 grit flap disc to dress them. I love those flap discs!

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2004, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Vince Putt

How did you make the cuts in the frame Plasma cutter? What make and model?

Yes, it is a Thermal Dynamics Econo Pac 50. 220v, 50a. Bought it basically like new, never used for $800!! The guy I bought it from never used it because it had a 220 plug that is similar to a 110 plug, only the two flat terminals are horizontal instead of vertical. He could never plug it in, so he never used it, and bought a torch set. Never said that guy was bright!!

Second one from the right:

Joe67 · 10-13-2004, 08:23 AM

Very nice work on that frame

greasemonkey · 10-13-2004, 08:52 AM

That's beautiful, you just earned yourself a new best friend..want to work on mine when you're done?

glock35ipsc · 10-13-2004, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by greasemonkey

That's beautiful, you just earned yourself a new best friend..want to work on mine when you're done?

Bring it on up!!!

BTW - Don't forget to bring plenty of Coors Light longnecks!!

dubie · 10-13-2004, 09:28 AM

Are you going to fish plate it for additional strength? I am going to do the same thing to my spare 72 lwb frame.

TugOwar · 10-13-2004, 09:28 AM

Man that is one beautiful cut! Plasma cutters are the real deal.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-13-2004, 09:40 AM

Like said above, very nice job!

silvertonguedevil · 10-13-2004, 09:50 AM

If you can pull off that kind of work with your frame, I can't wait to see the whole truck done! Keep us posted with progress pics!! You ROCK!

10-12-2004, 11:08 PM	#1
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10-12-2004, 11:13 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	more pics! Let's see the other side of ur finished welds! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-12-2004, 11:15 PM	#3
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Excellent job! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

10-12-2004, 11:16 PM	#4
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	sweet line cuts That is a sweet way to cut down the frame do you use a template or is that all from freehand .

10-12-2004, 11:24 PM	#6
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I say OUTSTANDING!!! I have got to learn how to weld. I have problems with JB Weld. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-12-2004, 11:35 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	That's probably the best job I've ever seen of shortening a frame. I assume you used that big Miller mig welder in the corner? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-12-2004, 11:36 PM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	no one ever said that being anal was a bad thing. what ever gave you the idea to cut the frame that way? i have only seen them with just a vertical cut and a diagonal cut. your way looks more supportive. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-12-2004, 11:46 PM	#11
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10-13-2004, 12:41 AM	#12
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Very Nice Job,You made it look very simple and easy.Way to Go..... __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

10-13-2004, 01:10 AM	#13
love it loud Calibration Engineer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 361	sorry to be off topic, but what did you use to dress the welds so nicely? it's perfectly smooth.. __________________ CANADIAN CONNECTION

10-13-2004, 01:14 AM	#14
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Great job.I like the way you did a horizontal line,much more support than I've seen done. Excellent __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-13-2004, 01:40 AM	#15
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,205	Definitely impressive.I did think of ebfaman when I seen your project...But my hat is off to you Glock,you have some Major Rager skills.

10-13-2004, 05:43 AM	#16
Vince Putt Hippy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kaska, pa Posts: 95	How did you make the cuts in the frame Plasma cutter? What make and model?

10-13-2004, 08:23 AM	#19
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Very nice work on that frame __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-13-2004, 08:52 AM	#20
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	That's beautiful, you just earned yourself a new best friend..want to work on mine when you're done? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500



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10-13-2004, 09:28 AM	#22
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Are you going to fish plate it for additional strength? I am going to do the same thing to my spare 72 lwb frame. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-13-2004, 09:28 AM	#23
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Man that is one beautiful cut! Plasma cutters are the real deal.

10-13-2004, 09:40 AM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Like said above, very nice job! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-13-2004, 09:50 AM	#25
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	If you can pull off that kind of work with your frame, I can't wait to see the whole truck done! Keep us posted with progress pics!! You ROCK! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

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