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shortbed70 · 03-01-2006, 10:47 PM

I built this myself for 30.00 and its adjustable. Maybe not as fancy but it works. Don't laugh at my brake line.

chevy_fatman · 03-01-2006, 10:57 PM

is that plate that bolts to the trailing arms gonna hold? looks a bit in the thin side.

thejoker · 03-01-2006, 11:26 PM

Details???? How what when where?

JKR

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-01-2006, 11:34 PM

beater69 · 03-02-2006, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejoker

Details???? How what when where?

JKR

yes, details

Luvlegs · 03-02-2006, 09:47 AM

Jumping on the wagon here for "with what" - I just pulled mine off the other night and it looks to be bowed..... I don't think it's supposed to be??? What is the adjustment procedure to get it correct? (not bending mine straight but getting the bar to the correct length)

Tx Firefighter · 03-02-2006, 04:06 PM

Measure from backing plate to framerail on each side and adjust the bar to make the distance even on each side.

You may have to use a ratcheting strap from the trailing arm to the frame to crank it over so the bolts will align to install it though.

Luvlegs · 03-02-2006, 05:34 PM

Thanks Tx - Guess I have to buy an adjustable one or build the one Shortbed made here... can't adjust the bent one.

powell72 · 03-04-2006, 01:12 AM

A racheting strap? Good idea, I always struggle with getting them lined up.

72armyswbtruck · 03-04-2006, 01:54 AM

Details on how you did this, parts used etc

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-04-2006, 01:47 PM

Nice low buck mod hope it works as well as it looks..

03-01-2006, 10:47 PM	#1
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	my new toy installed I built this myself for 30.00 and its adjustable. Maybe not as fancy but it works. Don't laugh at my brake line. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-01-2006, 10:57 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: my new toy installed is that plate that bolts to the trailing arms gonna hold? looks a bit in the thin side. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-01-2006, 11:26 PM	#3
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: my new toy installed Details???? How what when where? JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

03-01-2006, 11:34 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: my new toy installed __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-02-2006, 09:47 AM	#6
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: my new toy installed Jumping on the wagon here for "with what" - I just pulled mine off the other night and it looks to be bowed..... I don't think it's supposed to be??? What is the adjustment procedure to get it correct? (not bending mine straight but getting the bar to the correct length) __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

03-02-2006, 04:06 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: my new toy installed Measure from backing plate to framerail on each side and adjust the bar to make the distance even on each side. You may have to use a ratcheting strap from the trailing arm to the frame to crank it over so the bolts will align to install it though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-02-2006, 05:34 PM	#8
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: my new toy installed Thanks Tx - Guess I have to buy an adjustable one or build the one Shortbed made here... can't adjust the bent one. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

03-04-2006, 01:12 AM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: my new toy installed A racheting strap? Good idea, I always struggle with getting them lined up. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-04-2006, 01:54 AM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: my new toy installed Details on how you did this, parts used etc __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-04-2006, 01:47 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: my new toy installed Nice low buck mod hope it works as well as it looks.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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