Proper way to mini-tub

[Purs]

Is it as simple as it looks? Those that have done this, can you tell how much I need to cut? Some pictures would be great! It looks like I can go all the way to the bumpstop, is that right? I have an extra set wheel tubs to make up the space, do I need anything else? I'd like to keep this as "original" looking (inside the bed) as possible. thanks for any advice.

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

If its coil spring you can only tub as wide as the frame rails allow, lay a 2foot level flat against the frame and mark the bed floor and add 1 inch. Leaf spring trucks would be a waste of time because the springs sit outsie the rails, But to gain a couple of inches you can use boxing plates and move the perches to the inside of the frame by using the left perches on the right and right on the left.

[Purs]

sorry, should have said this is a short wide bed with a coil spring rear. Mothertruckers, by add an inch, did you mean cut an extra inch to the inside of the bed or leave an extra inch toward the outside of the bed?

[SCOTI]

You can go all the way to the frame if you eliminate the bumpstop. That's about enough room for a 14" wide wheel.

A spare set of tubs works easiest to widen or cut & add a strip to your current tubs.

[c-1072]

Thats hot nice work i love the custome stock look .

[Purs]

what he said! thanks for the pics SCOTI

[MOTHERTRUCKERS]

Add the inch on the inside.

[PICKMUP]

Scott: That is really nice work. Right down to the detailed flanges that bolt in like stock.
Will you please come work on my truck?

[SCOTI]

I know people that have awesome skills & took the time to help me.

I was the chief metal bender but let a pro do the welding because I wanted minimal distortion. I'm decent w/a MIG, but I suck when it comes to TIG welding (I really haven't had much practice & didn't want to start my learning curve on this project).

I did the floor mods as well & had another friend weld it all up for the same reasons.

[72MARIO]

So do you still have that truck ? What happening with the progress? Looks like alot of metal work involved. Raised bed floor. Nice.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 72MARIO

So do you still have that truck ? What happening with the progress? Looks like alot of metal work involved. Raised bed floor. Nice.

Yep. I still have it & contrary to the belief of many, it will be completed.

I'm not satisfied w/the frame & how it turned out so I got another untouched swb frame to re-engineer all the mods over.

Backround: My original c-section was crudely done in exchange for some labor for the guy on his sprint car. Although functional, it was crude. I decided to get it re-worked by a 'pro' rod-shop for a more professional look & for engineering strength as well in preparation for the dyno proven 500+hp big block that was built for it. But, that shop basically did their work on top of the other guys work. So now it's their work over his, & when I started setting up the frame @ ride height, I discovered they centered the 'c' when the truck was above ride height making the c-section non-functional (the rear housing hits the frame).

My choices were to 'fix' something that's already been patched, or do it like I want so I decided to start over again.

I'm still working out the details on the front suspension so it will drive w/o issue @ the slammed height I want. I haven't decided whether to utilize the stock steering box or switch to R&P for a cleaner look. Once I get that squared away, I'll do the rear the way I wanted it done in the first place . . . .... the right way.

Good eye on the bed floor BTW. Those pics were taken after I was mocking it up when trying to decide on wether or not to bodydrop it. I decided against the bodydrop because the rockers are already about even w/the bottom of the frame rails as built by GM.