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tattoo · 10-06-2005, 04:52 PM

Does any one know how many inches im going to cut off my lwb to make it a short box and what length my new driveshaft is going to have to be? any help here would be greatly appreciated.

djracer · 10-06-2005, 06:18 PM

too bad you are so far away I have 3 short frames!

lpaine · 10-06-2005, 06:31 PM

Look in the faq submissions page 3 by glock35ipsc; excellent thread with good pics, I'm going to be referring to this a lot when I get started on shortening my '72 to a s.w.b.-if I can ever find the time that is.......

Maximum Overdrive · 10-06-2005, 07:09 PM

The April 2003 issue of Custom Classic Trucks they did a article on shortening a 67-72 truck from longbox to shortbox. (Pages 30-35) They cut 8 inches off the back of the frame and then 12 inches was taken out of the frame under the cab area and it was then reinforced and welded back up.

tattoo · 10-06-2005, 08:42 PM

i think i'll just sell the long frame and buy short i found one around town for 350cdn it needs a little lovin but with new cab mount its about the same cond i got now. can i use my old cab mounts? I dont like the idea of cutting my chevys spine

Maximum Overdrive · 10-07-2005, 09:48 PM

Its possible to use the old cab mounts depending on the condition they are in but is wise to just replace them if they are old and broken down. If you want the article PM your address to me and I will photo copy the article from CCT and send it up to you.

72MARIO · 10-08-2005, 09:24 AM

I am in Uxbridge. Just south of you. Do you know a guy up there Name Terry ?

I cut my frame down 12" from under the cab and 6" off the back. I took 8" off but I would like there to be more under the rear sill of ther box.
Now that it's done I dont even think it was a long box I tend to forget.

Here is a pic of the finished truck.

tattoo · 10-08-2005, 11:46 AM

thanx for the info , sweet ride! like your mirrors. I do know terry me and him swap parts all the time. small world.

tattoo · 10-08-2005, 11:47 AM

how did your gas tank relocate go? got any pics, wheres your filler.

*FormerMember* · 10-08-2005, 11:49 AM

Heh, I have 2 SWB frames for sale.

One that's been blasted and treated with a 4/6 drop installed with new kunckles, stainess brake lines and hoses and aluminum fuel line.

tattoo · 10-08-2005, 11:54 AM

now your just teasing, how can you get those frames here and how much?

*FormerMember* · 10-08-2005, 12:08 PM

Shipping can be easily accomplished by Amtrak rail. They will handle up to 1500lbs.

Or you could drive

I am no tease BTW. I was building this until I found another vehicle that's in slightly more together.

I have a cab sitting in primer, another cab that needs love, two very solid short bed frames, 2 very good SWB fleetsides, a 402 BBC (both frames are BBC btw), a th400, 2 very solid doors, a 67 front clip, a 71 front clip. We could put a truck together in about 4 hours that would tow the rest back

Frizzle Fry · 10-08-2005, 01:12 PM

For anyone interested. Here's a frame chop article.

I plan to do it to my Suburban when the '61 is done. Less work than a frame swap IMO.

Maximum Overdrive · 10-08-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

For anyone interested. Here's a frame chop article.

I plan to do it to my Suburban when the '61 is done. Less work than a frame swap IMO.

That is the same article that was in Custom Classic Trucks.

tattoo · 10-09-2005, 11:12 AM

what would you do in my situation, working on my lwb buy the other swb frame for 300 or chop my lwb, i dont plan on selling the truck so value is not an issue. there both roughly the same condition rolling chassis both need brake and line work. help me figure out my thankgiving weekend .

cableguy0 · 10-09-2005, 11:36 AM

just get the swb frame. unless you are a good welder modding the lwb frame could possible be unsafe. its a ton easier to start with one that you know is right rather than cutting welding measuring a million times etc

72MARIO · 10-09-2005, 11:38 AM

I would like to see the frames But the short frame would get the project going faster. Are they rolling ? $300 is not too bad.

I have a 20 gal fuel cell. Filled thru a stainless filler in the bed floor. I have a ECE rear crossmember.

I have removed the mirriors from my truck now all they are is Peep mirrors.. They were totally useless. I guess the name should have told me that.

**N2TRUX** · 10-09-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cableguy0

just get the swb frame. unless you are a good welder....

Ther's your answer. If you have good fab skills and can weld properly mod your LWB frame. If your average Joe hotrodder with minimium or no welding skills swap frames.....

tattoo · 10-09-2005, 12:17 PM

thanx for all the help, i'll pickup my new chassis tonight if i have time. I think i'll save the cutting for the pros. anyone need a lwb frame?lol

10-06-2005, 04:52 PM	#1
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	lwb to swb chop? Does any one know how many inches im going to cut off my lwb to make it a short box and what length my new driveshaft is going to have to be? any help here would be greatly appreciated.

10-06-2005, 06:18 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	too bad you are so far away I have 3 short frames! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-06-2005, 06:31 PM	#3
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Look in the faq submissions page 3 by glock35ipsc; excellent thread with good pics, I'm going to be referring to this a lot when I get started on shortening my '72 to a s.w.b.-if I can ever find the time that is....... __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

10-06-2005, 07:09 PM	#4
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	The April 2003 issue of Custom Classic Trucks they did a article on shortening a 67-72 truck from longbox to shortbox. (Pages 30-35) They cut 8 inches off the back of the frame and then 12 inches was taken out of the frame under the cab area and it was then reinforced and welded back up. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

10-07-2005, 09:48 PM	#6
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Its possible to use the old cab mounts depending on the condition they are in but is wise to just replace them if they are old and broken down. If you want the article PM your address to me and I will photo copy the article from CCT and send it up to you. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

10-06-2005, 08:42 PM	#5
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	i think i'll just sell the long frame and buy short i found one around town for 350cdn it needs a little lovin but with new cab mount its about the same cond i got now. can i use my old cab mounts? I dont like the idea of cutting my chevys spine

10-08-2005, 09:24 AM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I am in Uxbridge. Just south of you. Do you know a guy up there Name Terry ? I cut my frame down 12" from under the cab and 6" off the back. I took 8" off but I would like there to be more under the rear sill of ther box. Now that it's done I dont even think it was a long box I tend to forget. Here is a pic of the finished truck. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

10-08-2005, 11:46 AM	#8
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	thanx for the info , sweet ride! like your mirrors. I do know terry me and him swap parts all the time. small world.

10-08-2005, 11:47 AM	#9
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	how did your gas tank relocate go? got any pics, wheres your filler.

10-08-2005, 11:49 AM	#10
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Heh, I have 2 SWB frames for sale. One that's been blasted and treated with a 4/6 drop installed with new kunckles, stainess brake lines and hoses and aluminum fuel line. Last edited by FormerMember; 10-08-2005 at 12:05 PM.

10-08-2005, 11:54 AM	#11
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	now your just teasing, how can you get those frames here and how much?

10-08-2005, 12:08 PM	#12
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Shipping can be easily accomplished by Amtrak rail. They will handle up to 1500lbs. Or you could drive I am no tease BTW. I was building this until I found another vehicle that's in slightly more together. I have a cab sitting in primer, another cab that needs love, two very solid short bed frames, 2 very good SWB fleetsides, a 402 BBC (both frames are BBC btw), a th400, 2 very solid doors, a 67 front clip, a 71 front clip. We could put a truck together in about 4 hours that would tow the rest back Last edited by FormerMember; 10-08-2005 at 12:08 PM.

10-08-2005, 01:12 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	For anyone interested. Here's a frame chop article. I plan to do it to my Suburban when the '61 is done. Less work than a frame swap IMO.

10-09-2005, 11:12 AM	#15
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	what would you do in my situation, working on my lwb buy the other swb frame for 300 or chop my lwb, i dont plan on selling the truck so value is not an issue. there both roughly the same condition rolling chassis both need brake and line work. help me figure out my thankgiving weekend .

10-09-2005, 11:36 AM	#16
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	just get the swb frame. unless you are a good welder modding the lwb frame could possible be unsafe. its a ton easier to start with one that you know is right rather than cutting welding measuring a million times etc __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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10-09-2005, 11:38 AM	#17
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I would like to see the frames But the short frame would get the project going faster. Are they rolling ? $300 is not too bad. I have a 20 gal fuel cell. Filled thru a stainless filler in the bed floor. I have a ECE rear crossmember. I have removed the mirriors from my truck now all they are is Peep mirrors.. They were totally useless. I guess the name should have told me that. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

10-09-2005, 12:17 PM	#19
tattoo "Bondo, just say no!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie Ontario Canada Posts: 75	thanx for all the help, i'll pickup my new chassis tonight if i have time. I think i'll save the cutting for the pros. anyone need a lwb frame?lol

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