73-87 LWB to SWB conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

olblue81 · 08-18-2005, 05:22 PM

Is there a thread on converting a LWB 73-87 to SWB? I've seen the one for 67-72's.

**Captkaos** · 08-18-2005, 05:42 PM

yeah it is somewhere on here. Short answer it is 14" cut from behind the cab (flat section) and if I remember 6" off the back of the frame. bluex (<- linked) has done this recently.

08-18-2005, 05:22 PM	#1
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	73-87 LWB to SWB conversion Is there a thread on converting a LWB 73-87 to SWB? I've seen the one for 67-72's. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

08-18-2005, 05:42 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	yeah it is somewhere on here. Short answer it is 14" cut from behind the cab (flat section) and if I remember 6" off the back of the frame. bluex (<- linked) has done this recently. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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