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Ram-Man · 03-17-2007, 07:47 PM

Let me know guys & gals if I am nuts. After getting to this point on my project with my frame and suspension almost all back together I have and the motor and trans close to being set in I think I might chop this thing down to a swb. I have been looking through all the pics I can find if I want a true hot rod cruiser I like the swb better. The box is not an issue because the one I have is junk anyway. Give me your input please am I crazy?

68 short step · 03-17-2007, 07:57 PM

swb=

lwb=

Mt Man Chad · 03-17-2007, 07:58 PM

Nope, your not going crazy!
These trucks grow on you and a bit of creativity is a great thing!

PBFAB.COM · 03-17-2007, 08:13 PM

Of course you're crazy... we all are!

Pyrotechnic · 03-17-2007, 08:26 PM

I like longbeds just as much I as like shortbeds, but if I could go back in time and buy a brand new one it would be a short bed. Less weight, better turning circle. The LWB will give you a more cadillac type ride though. Today, I will take either.

If you're going to have to buy all new sheet metal for a bed, it couldn't hurt to do the SWB conversion.

Wootdog · 03-17-2007, 08:41 PM

Keep it the way it came. I wish I had at least one long bed instead of two short beds. Can haul more anything. Kerry

krue · 03-17-2007, 08:46 PM

Build it like YOU want it.

RACINJASON22 · 03-17-2007, 08:47 PM

It sounds to me that you may always be unhappy with the final outcome if you don't shorten it.

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I like the swb better

To each there own but, I'm with ya on this one I like swb better also.

Ram-Man · 03-17-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

It sounds to me that you may always be unhappy with the final outcome if you don't shorten it.To each there own but, I'm with ya on this one I like swb better also.

Thats what keeps running through my mind. If I'm going to do it I think now is the time before I get any farther.

**LockDoc** · 03-17-2007, 09:01 PM

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I shortened mine & so far I'm not sorry. I'm in the same boat as you though. Now that I have the cab set back on, motor & tranny installed, firewall and interior painted I think I want to chop it....

Oh well, I think we're all a little nuts...

LockDoc

**special-K** · 03-17-2007, 09:08 PM

Yeah,longbeds can`t hang

Rokcrln · 03-17-2007, 09:13 PM

Sorry but I do think you are nuts for wanting to chop down a nice finished LWB frame! Should have done it before paint

I'm glad I am not the only one to chop these apart for SWB's. Frame is next along with the flip kit and front drop.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Ram-Man · 03-17-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sorry but I do think you are nuts for wanting to chop down a nice finished LWB frame! Should have done it before paint

I'm glad I am not the only one to chop these apart for SWB's. Frame is next along with the flip kit and front drop.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I think you forgot to chop the frame though

Are you doing it the way glock wrote about or another method? I was reading up on the Early Classic tech has a nice write up to walk you through. It looks almost too simple.
Thanks for all the support.

AKChevyman · 03-17-2007, 10:14 PM

I have an off the wall idea keep it LWB and get a SWB can never have too many. Now if I could convince the wife of that

1fast71 · 03-17-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah,longbeds can`t hang

hey special-k do u kno the specs on that truck its the perfect height u kno like how far is it dropped front and rear and what did they have to use to get it that low?

cabinetguy · 03-17-2007, 11:59 PM

Can someone please photochop this into a SWB

Bishops Trucks · 03-18-2007, 12:06 AM

I have 2 LWB's and 1 SWB and I like both. It's all in what you want. I'm building one of the LWB's into a Yenko Muscle Truck and leaving it long. You go ahead and cut yours down because that will make mine stand out a little more.

It's fun to be differant.

1fast71 · 03-18-2007, 12:18 AM

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hey special-k do u kno the specs on that truck its the perfect height u kno like how far is it dropped front and rear and what did they have to use to get it that low?

plz anybody who has any idea what those specs on the lowering are on that front and rear id really like to kno :please:

cstm68 · 03-18-2007, 12:23 AM

i know what you mean im 17 ans ive aslo got the BUG, ive got a swb and a lwb, well the lwb is a parts truck but still ...

1fast71 · 03-18-2007, 12:27 AM

plz anybody?

Bishops Trucks · 03-18-2007, 12:36 AM

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plz anybody?

It depends if he did it with bags or a static drop. I dropped mine with 2 1/2" drop spindels and 2" springs on the front and 5" drop springs on the back. Mine looks about the same except for the differance in rim sizes. The truck is apart now getting a frame up with bags this time.
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1fast71 · 03-18-2007, 12:42 AM

thanx bishops trucks one more question if its not rude how much did that drop cost?

Bishops Trucks · 03-18-2007, 12:46 AM

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thanx bishops trucks one more question if its not rude how much did that drop cost?

I don't remember the exact amount but between $500.00 and $700.00 dollars and that was 4 years ago.

1fast71 · 03-18-2007, 12:53 AM

hmm guess ima have to start saving up lol thanx

Bishops Trucks · 03-18-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fast71

hmm guess ima have to start saving up lol thanx

That was parts and labor.

03-17-2007, 07:47 PM	#1
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! Let me know guys & gals if I am nuts. After getting to this point on my project with my frame and suspension almost all back together I have and the motor and trans close to being set in I think I might chop this thing down to a swb. I have been looking through all the pics I can find if I want a true hot rod cruiser I like the swb better. The box is not an issue because the one I have is junk anyway. Give me your input please am I crazy?

03-17-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! swb= lwb=

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03-17-2007, 08:26 PM	#5
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! I like longbeds just as much I as like shortbeds, but if I could go back in time and buy a brand new one it would be a short bed. Less weight, better turning circle. The LWB will give you a more cadillac type ride though. Today, I will take either. If you're going to have to buy all new sheet metal for a bed, it couldn't hurt to do the SWB conversion.

03-17-2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! Keep it the way it came. I wish I had at least one long bed instead of two short beds. Can haul more anything. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#7
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03-17-2007, 09:01 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! - I shortened mine & so far I'm not sorry. I'm in the same boat as you though. Now that I have the cab set back on, motor & tranny installed, firewall and interior painted I think I want to chop it.... Oh well, I think we're all a little nuts... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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03-17-2007, 09:13 PM	#12
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! Sorry but I do think you are nuts for wanting to chop down a nice finished LWB frame! Should have done it before paint I'm glad I am not the only one to chop these apart for SWB's. Frame is next along with the flip kit and front drop. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-17-2007, 10:14 PM	#14
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! I have an off the wall idea keep it LWB and get a SWB can never have too many. Now if I could convince the wife of that __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-17-2007, 11:59 PM	#16
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! Can someone please photochop this into a SWB Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two Last edited by cabinetguy; 03-18-2007 at 12:03 AM.

03-18-2007, 12:06 AM	#17
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! I have 2 LWB's and 1 SWB and I like both. It's all in what you want. I'm building one of the LWB's into a Yenko Muscle Truck and leaving it long. You go ahead and cut yours down because that will make mine stand out a little more. It's fun to be differant. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

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03-18-2007, 12:42 AM	#22
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: I've caught the bug!! let me know if I am nuts! thanx bishops trucks one more question if its not rude how much did that drop cost?

03-18-2007, 12:53 AM	#24
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