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Flyer · 04-15-2006, 11:04 PM

Hey Guys, found yer Site through recommendations of friends. i have a '68 C10 longstep. i'm planning on swapping cab & front clip to a 70 shorty chassis. i found this thread on cab removal: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196293 cool info... i'm wondering if i can get a few pointers on the bolt removal... do i need to remove the cas tank to get to the rear cab mount bolts ??? i see a bolt head underneath thr cab, but no nut... i'd like ta hit them with some liquid wrench... the fronts i see the nut side is down... is the head of the bolt under a cover plate in the cab ??? i have my carpet (rubber mat) up and i don't see a bolt head... maybe i need to look closer ???

also, please... the front of the shorty is discs... 5 lugger. my differential is a 6 lugger. i'm thinking of having rear axles redrilled for 5x5 bolt pattern to match front... question... i'd like to get a recommendation on a rear disc set up... i'm thinking of trying to locate a 79-81 Caddy DeVille rear disc set up for my 68/70 combo... any thoughts about this ???

here's a shot of my 64 Chevy II (work in progress, 377, TKO600 10bolt Heidt's clip... blahblahblah

)

and here's a shot of my 68, it may look rough... but it's in pretty solid shape. i've owned it for about 15 years

it's gonna be a 327, M20 4 whl-dsc... lowered....

i appreciate all the help i can get... i'll be pesterin' ya often and pickin' yer brains...

Thanks !!!

Johnny (the Flyer)

Longhorn Man · 04-15-2006, 11:21 PM

That duce looks pretty wicked there.
Welcome to the board from central ohio...who refered you to us?
It's been a few years since I pulled a cab, so I'll let some one else answer that, but as far as the rear goes, your 70 may have the wide (early 70 and older were narrow, late 70 and up were wider) if it is, then simply snaggin the axle shafts out of a 5 lug truck would net you the 5 lug bolt patter. (don't forget to grab the drums too)
As for disc brakes on the back, onless you are just going for the bling factor, you'll get minimal performance for maximum dollar on that swap. The money would be way better spent upgrading to bigger and/or better front brakes.

Flyer · 04-15-2006, 11:32 PM

Hey, i'm a member of "Steve's Nova Site"... i asked the guys over there for a place ta come ta ask 'bout my truck and you guys got the higest recommendation... ya think they referred ya so high just ta get rid of me ???

HA !!!

Naw, no bling fer me... the Flyer may have a little bit of a fancy paint job, but i was forced into it

... i'm more inta ghost ships

flat black is cool by me... but the disc thing is sumpin' i'm gonna do... any of you guys running rear discs on yer trucks ???

Be Good !!!

Johnny

(edit) here's Steve's link in case any of ya have a Chevy II/Nova and wanna visit

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/

jc · 04-15-2006, 11:37 PM

just un bolt the rear bolts from the bottom
the nut on top are weilded in place

the fronts are a regular nut and bolt

welcome to the board, john

Flyer · 04-15-2006, 11:42 PM

10-4... you don't think a soaking or 2 of liquid wrench would be required ???

i'll be looking at this tomorrow

i'll prolly have this thread all screwed up here with all my questions... is it possible to shorten a long stepside bed to be proper on a shorty frame ??? it's a wooden bedded truck which needs total replacement... can this be done or do i need the shorty sides ???

appreciate all the info guys... and thanks for the Welcome

matthufham · 04-15-2006, 11:51 PM

on mine, the front bolts were welded to the floor, and had a nut under the truck, and the rears were a regular nut and bolt. here you can see 1 of the front bolts countersunk into the floor. this one is a replacement so it's not welded. pb blast the heck out of the nuts and get a long half inch ratchet or breaker bar for this job.

jc · 04-16-2006, 12:04 AM

soak em good. it wont hurt

Flyer · 04-16-2006, 12:04 AM

Cool !!! i'll see about bustin' my knuckles on it in the morning... if ya hear a loud yell... send a band-aid

Thanks

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 12:15 AM

Instead of liquid wrench, get some PB Blaster.... 10 times better than the WD 40 or liquid wrench stuff.

krue · 04-16-2006, 01:21 AM

with the pb blaster, that stuffs works great. I used a battery impact on mine and they came right out (except for the one that the weld broke where it was welded to the floor but the head of the bolt was half gone and I wound up cutting it off with a grinder)

.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-17-2006, 09:55 AM

Welcome to the board!

**Canadian694x4** · 04-17-2006, 02:58 PM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North Eh!

Flyer · 04-17-2006, 06:12 PM

Thanks Guys !!!

any of you guys ever shorten a long step into a shorty step ???

the bed that is

1969k10stepside · 04-17-2006, 06:22 PM

I just removed my cab saturday so if you have any questions just
pm me.

rauto13 · 04-17-2006, 06:58 PM

Welcome to the board, I can't help with shortening a long step bed, there was a thread about shortening a fleet bed a while back, I would think it would be easier to shorten a step bed then a fleet bed though.

I haven't done either.

Here is the thread on shortening a fleet bed

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=shorten%2A

Flyer · 04-17-2006, 07:00 PM

Hey Thanks for the offer of info help !!! i might take ya up on it

spending a few days with my Daughter, so maybe i'll be back on it next week...

she and i don't get ta see each other as much as we'd like... so the 68's secondary right now

Johnny (the Girl's #1) in Daddy's book

Rauto,
Thanks for the thread post !!! i'll check it out

1969k10stepside · 04-17-2006, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyer

Thanks Guys !!!

any of you guys ever shorten a long step into a shorty step ???

the bed that is

Sell the long step,someone probably looking for one and they are a little
rare.My truck had one but long gone,looking for one but someone else probably is looking for one and with that money buy a factory shortbed.

Flyer · 04-17-2006, 07:17 PM

sell my truck ta buy a truck ???

prolly a better idea... but when have we ever been smart about our hobby ???

i have a 70 shorty frame i'm gonna swap the 68 cab and front end onto... there's no drivetrain in it right now... it had a 350 w/3-onna-tree. gonna be a 350 w/M20... the frame's all painted purdy like, the 350's rebuilt on a stand, the Muncie's sitting next to the Flyer's TKO600. i found a body mount kit at LMC i'm gonna order...

i've got the time and stupidity ta do it... i know i'd maybe be smarter ta start with a better beginning... but as i said... whoever said i was smart ???

Thanks for the info Guys

1969k10stepside · 04-17-2006, 08:52 PM

Sell the bed and by a different bed.

Longhorn Man · 04-17-2006, 09:04 PM

Don't call LMC quite yet, look on linefor the same kit... there is a list of vendors somewhere here who help support this board, and most likely, they can get your kit cheaper... pluss they'd get it right when they ship it to you.

Flyer · 04-17-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Sell the bed and by a different bed.

Ahhhh !!! now we're clear

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

...there is a list of vendors somewhere here who help support this board...

i'm still getting used to the layout here, ya gotta link to yer Vendor list ??? i'll check 'em out.

Thanks Again !!!

krue · 04-18-2006, 07:21 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=10
Here you go (in the announcements sections at the top of the index pages).

04-15-2006, 11:21 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: noob introduction, couple questions That duce looks pretty wicked there. Welcome to the board from central ohio...who refered you to us? It's been a few years since I pulled a cab, so I'll let some one else answer that, but as far as the rear goes, your 70 may have the wide (early 70 and older were narrow, late 70 and up were wider) if it is, then simply snaggin the axle shafts out of a 5 lug truck would net you the 5 lug bolt patter. (don't forget to grab the drums too) As for disc brakes on the back, onless you are just going for the bling factor, you'll get minimal performance for maximum dollar on that swap. The money would be way better spent upgrading to bigger and/or better front brakes.

04-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#3
Flyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littlerock, Ca. Posts: 8	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Hey, i'm a member of "Steve's Nova Site"... i asked the guys over there for a place ta come ta ask 'bout my truck and you guys got the higest recommendation... ya think they referred ya so high just ta get rid of me ??? HA !!! Naw, no bling fer me... the Flyer may have a little bit of a fancy paint job, but i was forced into it ... i'm more inta ghost ships flat black is cool by me... but the disc thing is sumpin' i'm gonna do... any of you guys running rear discs on yer trucks ??? Be Good !!! Johnny (edit) here's Steve's link in case any of ya have a Chevy II/Nova and wanna visit http://www.stevesnovasite.com/ __________________ the Flyer Special & other projects Last edited by Flyer; 04-15-2006 at 11:35 PM.

04-15-2006, 11:37 PM	#4
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: noob introduction, couple questions just un bolt the rear bolts from the bottom the nut on top are weilded in place the fronts are a regular nut and bolt welcome to the board, john __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

04-15-2006, 11:42 PM	#5
Flyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littlerock, Ca. Posts: 8	Re: noob introduction, couple questions 10-4... you don't think a soaking or 2 of liquid wrench would be required ??? i'll be looking at this tomorrow i'll prolly have this thread all screwed up here with all my questions... is it possible to shorten a long stepside bed to be proper on a shorty frame ??? it's a wooden bedded truck which needs total replacement... can this be done or do i need the shorty sides ??? appreciate all the info guys... and thanks for the Welcome __________________ the Flyer Special & other projects

04-15-2006, 11:51 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: noob introduction, couple questions on mine, the front bolts were welded to the floor, and had a nut under the truck, and the rears were a regular nut and bolt. here you can see 1 of the front bolts countersunk into the floor. this one is a replacement so it's not welded. pb blast the heck out of the nuts and get a long half inch ratchet or breaker bar for this job. Attached Images Last edited by matthufham; 04-15-2006 at 11:52 PM.

04-15-2006, 11:04 PM	#1
Flyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littlerock, Ca. Posts: 8	noob introduction, couple questions Hey Guys, found yer Site through recommendations of friends. i have a '68 C10 longstep. i'm planning on swapping cab & front clip to a 70 shorty chassis. i found this thread on cab removal: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196293 cool info... i'm wondering if i can get a few pointers on the bolt removal... do i need to remove the cas tank to get to the rear cab mount bolts ??? i see a bolt head underneath thr cab, but no nut... i'd like ta hit them with some liquid wrench... the fronts i see the nut side is down... is the head of the bolt under a cover plate in the cab ??? i have my carpet (rubber mat) up and i don't see a bolt head... maybe i need to look closer ??? also, please... the front of the shorty is discs... 5 lugger. my differential is a 6 lugger. i'm thinking of having rear axles redrilled for 5x5 bolt pattern to match front... question... i'd like to get a recommendation on a rear disc set up... i'm thinking of trying to locate a 79-81 Caddy DeVille rear disc set up for my 68/70 combo... any thoughts about this ??? here's a shot of my 64 Chevy II (work in progress, 377, TKO600 10bolt Heidt's clip... blahblahblah ) and here's a shot of my 68, it may look rough... but it's in pretty solid shape. i've owned it for about 15 years it's gonna be a 327, M20 4 whl-dsc... lowered.... i appreciate all the help i can get... i'll be pesterin' ya often and pickin' yer brains... Thanks !!! Johnny (the Flyer)

04-16-2006, 12:04 AM	#7
jc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,560	Re: noob introduction, couple questions soak em good. it wont hurt __________________ 2004 Silverado 2500HD Crewcab 4x4 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1971 CHEYENNE LWB (THE LOVE SHACK) 1967 c-10 lwb (THE FARMERS DAUGHTER)

04-16-2006, 12:15 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Instead of liquid wrench, get some PB Blaster.... 10 times better than the WD 40 or liquid wrench stuff.

04-16-2006, 01:21 AM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: noob introduction, couple questions with the pb blaster, that stuffs works great. I used a battery impact on mine and they came right out (except for the one that the weld broke where it was welded to the floor but the head of the bolt was half gone and I wound up cutting it off with a grinder) . __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-17-2006, 09:55 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-17-2006, 02:58 PM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Welcome To The Board From The Great White North Eh! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-17-2006, 06:12 PM	#13
Flyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littlerock, Ca. Posts: 8	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Thanks Guys !!! any of you guys ever shorten a long step into a shorty step ??? the bed that is __________________ the Flyer Special & other projects

04-17-2006, 06:22 PM	#14
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: noob introduction, couple questions I just removed my cab saturday so if you have any questions just pm me.

04-17-2006, 06:58 PM	#15
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Welcome to the board, I can't help with shortening a long step bed, there was a thread about shortening a fleet bed a while back, I would think it would be easier to shorten a step bed then a fleet bed though. I haven't done either. Here is the thread on shortening a fleet bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=shorten%2A __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab Last edited by rauto13; 04-17-2006 at 07:00 PM.

04-17-2006, 07:00 PM	#16
Flyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littlerock, Ca. Posts: 8	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Hey Thanks for the offer of info help !!! i might take ya up on it spending a few days with my Daughter, so maybe i'll be back on it next week... she and i don't get ta see each other as much as we'd like... so the 68's secondary right now Johnny (the Girl's #1) in Daddy's book Rauto, Thanks for the thread post !!! i'll check it out __________________ the Flyer Special & other projects Last edited by Flyer; 04-17-2006 at 07:01 PM.



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04-17-2006, 07:17 PM	#18
Flyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Littlerock, Ca. Posts: 8	Re: noob introduction, couple questions sell my truck ta buy a truck ??? prolly a better idea... but when have we ever been smart about our hobby ??? i have a 70 shorty frame i'm gonna swap the 68 cab and front end onto... there's no drivetrain in it right now... it had a 350 w/3-onna-tree. gonna be a 350 w/M20... the frame's all painted purdy like, the 350's rebuilt on a stand, the Muncie's sitting next to the Flyer's TKO600. i found a body mount kit at LMC i'm gonna order... i've got the time and stupidity ta do it... i know i'd maybe be smarter ta start with a better beginning... but as i said... whoever said i was smart ??? Thanks for the info Guys __________________ the Flyer Special & other projects

04-17-2006, 08:52 PM	#19
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Sell the bed and by a different bed.

04-17-2006, 09:04 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: noob introduction, couple questions Don't call LMC quite yet, look on linefor the same kit... there is a list of vendors somewhere here who help support this board, and most likely, they can get your kit cheaper... pluss they'd get it right when they ship it to you.

04-18-2006, 07:21 PM	#22
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: noob introduction, couple questions http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=10 Here you go (in the announcements sections at the top of the index pages). __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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