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BlkBoostedV6 · 06-29-2007, 10:26 PM

Been pokin around the forum for awhile now and decide to let everyone see what were workin on.

I was working on a 70 4x4 resto and was thinking about my 68 2wd that I was planning a resto on as well and heres what was decided... I already knew I wanted to chop and slam it but it was also a long bed and I personally don't like the look so I thought my only choice would have been to shorten the frame. NOPE heres what I decided to do.

Instead of shortening the frame, we decided to strech the body. The back of the cab was cut off and moved back 14", I then took 2 good donor doors and choped 14" off the handle side and attached them to the existing door on the truck, got a donor cab (actually I have several) to patch in the floor and make the chop fairly seem less.

At this point the doors are done and we're working on the chop 4 1/2" which should be fairly complete tomorrow.

Feel free to voice any opinions GOOD OR BAD, and recommendation as to what you might do diffrently or things you would do as well.

**Palf70Step** · 06-29-2007, 10:31 PM

This will be really interesting to watch as you progress with it. So far it looks good to me. I'll be real interested to see how you do the roof. I don't feel my skills are up to what you are attempting, but it is giving me some ideas to possibly experimetn on down the line.

stllookn · 06-29-2007, 10:32 PM

Great project and welcome to the board from sunny (LOL) Kent, WA! I would be working on my truck except the stinking rain...just wait until after July 14 when summer really gets here. That is a great idea to lengthen the cab. I have seen it in Classic Trucks and thought it was an oustanding idea. I believe it was a stepside truck. He did not chop the top so I very curious to see how yours turns out. Keep up the excellent work and don't forget to post all of your progress for us to enjoy!

see ten · 06-29-2007, 10:34 PM

Is that stretched out cab going to allow you to have some real good reclining seats? I guess that would make up for the loss of head room. That's quite a project you've started. Keep it up and keep us posted!

Spanky_Pete · 06-29-2007, 10:38 PM

Not personally a big fan of chops on these trucks, but this is certainly a very creative sounding project. What's even more interesting is that the cab looks like it had factory cab lights. A rare but rather undesirable option.

Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

wibilly · 06-29-2007, 10:42 PM

very cool i always wanted to do one like that but my skills and equipment don't alow at this time. what are you gonna do for glass? that will be a super cool truck can't wate to see more. thanks for sharing

BlkBoostedV6 · 06-29-2007, 10:44 PM

Thanks for the replys all, its only been a 2 day project so far. Also stripped the frame today to bare bones and will be sand blasting it tomorrow. The frame its on now is for the 70 4x4.

As for the roof it'll only have 1 seem after the chop and strech and its also getting a slight rake from from to rear. The strech was done for several reasons, more interior room as we ALL would like to have I'm sure, and to accomidate the short box.

I'm real curious to hear from everyone what the would like to see do as well or would do differently. At this point nothing is really set in stone and am always looking for wild/crazy ideas. I'll keep this thread updated with pics as progress is made acroos major points.

krue · 06-29-2007, 10:57 PM

I'm reserving judgement on the chop, but I love the idea of stretch.

70c10swb · 06-29-2007, 11:12 PM

i defiantly want to see how this turns out.

How are you getting the room for the extra 14 inches? are you chopping the bed down a little or stretching the frame?

PBFAB.COM · 06-29-2007, 11:21 PM

I am interested to see how it looks with the roof in place. The chop will be exaggerated by the lengthening of the cab.... the chop might be a couple inches too much for my taste! Where are you going to place the seats? Further back and extend the dash? Looks like you're doing a quality job!

Jim_PA · 06-29-2007, 11:21 PM

I've always wanted to put on another cab back to back. I thought that would be fun for the kids. My other wild idea is to make a truck with 3 cabs. One in the normal spot, and 2 more back to back looking out towards the side of the road.

At least your wild idea looks doable!!!

Rascal_one2001 · 06-29-2007, 11:31 PM

looks good I am not so much for the chop but mabe with the stretch. I would like to see that thing in primer and I would like to see the monster door glass.

CrashEd · 06-29-2007, 11:51 PM

Are you from the Bruce- Ladysmith area in Wis.
Ed

*Shane* · 06-30-2007, 12:05 AM

hard to tell as it sits ... post more pics as progress allows.

randyjohn · 06-30-2007, 12:23 AM

i'm generally a big fan of chops but today i agree with everybody else on this. most of the time, we want to chop the top to make everything look lower and meaner, but you've already achieved that by extending the cab. to chop 4 1/2 inches now would look like say a 7 inch chop on a standard length cab. however, a rake is still in the cards and will still give that aggressive profile that we are looking for. but if you're doing it tonite, it's probably already too late. Se Live.

*trkklr77* · 06-30-2007, 12:40 AM

thats a *****en way to make room for in cab tank and big speakers!!!

ooooooooh cut the weld on the door and suicide the back half!!!

blukangoo · 06-30-2007, 01:34 AM

While your at it, why don´t you stretch the frame and make a super longhorn out of it. Add 4 more gas tanks too.

Here is what it could look like.

**67 cst swb** · 06-30-2007, 01:51 AM

I also think that chop might be a little much to my taste. That stepside refered to earlier won the goodguys Texas top 10 award in 2005 didn't it. I don't think it was stretched 14", but it was lengthened thru the doors. however he did his was nice looking... You might want to search the good-guys website to get a look at it before deciding solidly on the chop. although if your into chops, some of those rat rod extreme chops are kinda cool...

RACINJASON22 · 06-30-2007, 02:46 AM

Cant wait to see more!!

Not my style either but, I can appritiate the way things are going

I may even like it more when I see more. There is alot of things growing on me the more I see them.

RJ22...

A.P. · 06-30-2007, 03:49 AM

Interesting.

Bishops Trucks · 06-30-2007, 04:06 AM

Very interesting, I'll be watching this build.

**special-K** · 06-30-2007, 05:28 AM

Welcome!I will watch your progress.Don`t forget about us.Was the bronze cab off a frame-mount RV?I see the center back panel is a patch.I would like to see inches added to the front clip in this.Just keep on stretchin`.

Rokcrln · 06-30-2007, 10:38 AM

This one was choped about 2.5" if I remember right and was streatched 8" I think. It looked ok but was almost to that pancake look. I think yours will be way beyond the pancake look but will be very different! Keep us posted!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sick69 · 06-30-2007, 12:20 PM

Sounds likw a sweet project so far. Have you thought about an electric sunroof in it? Standard cabs ar alittle short for this but with that much stretch it should work, I know several of the stock imports have sunroofs the slide back on the outside of the roof for a possible donor. Just a thought.

Frank

MrGoodpliers · 06-30-2007, 12:22 PM

I would definately shave at least one of the door handles!

Looks good so far!

06-29-2007, 10:26 PM	#1
BlkBoostedV6 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4	This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Been pokin around the forum for awhile now and decide to let everyone see what were workin on. I was working on a 70 4x4 resto and was thinking about my 68 2wd that I was planning a resto on as well and heres what was decided... I already knew I wanted to chop and slam it but it was also a long bed and I personally don't like the look so I thought my only choice would have been to shorten the frame. NOPE heres what I decided to do. Instead of shortening the frame, we decided to strech the body. The back of the cab was cut off and moved back 14", I then took 2 good donor doors and choped 14" off the handle side and attached them to the existing door on the truck, got a donor cab (actually I have several) to patch in the floor and make the chop fairly seem less. At this point the doors are done and we're working on the chop 4 1/2" which should be fairly complete tomorrow. Feel free to voice any opinions GOOD OR BAD, and recommendation as to what you might do diffrently or things you would do as well.

06-29-2007, 10:31 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched This will be really interesting to watch as you progress with it. So far it looks good to me. I'll be real interested to see how you do the roof. I don't feel my skills are up to what you are attempting, but it is giving me some ideas to possibly experimetn on down the line. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-29-2007, 10:32 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Great project and welcome to the board from sunny (LOL) Kent, WA! I would be working on my truck except the stinking rain...just wait until after July 14 when summer really gets here. That is a great idea to lengthen the cab. I have seen it in Classic Trucks and thought it was an oustanding idea. I believe it was a stepside truck. He did not chop the top so I very curious to see how yours turns out. Keep up the excellent work and don't forget to post all of your progress for us to enjoy! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-29-2007, 10:34 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Is that stretched out cab going to allow you to have some real good reclining seats? I guess that would make up for the loss of head room. That's quite a project you've started. Keep it up and keep us posted!

06-29-2007, 10:38 PM	#5
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Not personally a big fan of chops on these trucks, but this is certainly a very creative sounding project. What's even more interesting is that the cab looks like it had factory cab lights. A rare but rather undesirable option. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

06-29-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched very cool i always wanted to do one like that but my skills and equipment don't alow at this time. what are you gonna do for glass? that will be a super cool truck can't wate to see more. thanks for sharing __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-29-2007, 10:44 PM	#7
BlkBoostedV6 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Thanks for the replys all, its only been a 2 day project so far. Also stripped the frame today to bare bones and will be sand blasting it tomorrow. The frame its on now is for the 70 4x4. As for the roof it'll only have 1 seem after the chop and strech and its also getting a slight rake from from to rear. The strech was done for several reasons, more interior room as we ALL would like to have I'm sure, and to accomidate the short box. I'm real curious to hear from everyone what the would like to see do as well or would do differently. At this point nothing is really set in stone and am always looking for wild/crazy ideas. I'll keep this thread updated with pics as progress is made acroos major points.

06-29-2007, 10:57 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched I'm reserving judgement on the chop, but I love the idea of stretch. __________________ "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"

06-29-2007, 11:12 PM	#9
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched i defiantly want to see how this turns out. How are you getting the room for the extra 14 inches? are you chopping the bed down a little or stretching the frame? __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

06-29-2007, 11:21 PM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched I am interested to see how it looks with the roof in place. The chop will be exaggerated by the lengthening of the cab.... the chop might be a couple inches too much for my taste! Where are you going to place the seats? Further back and extend the dash? Looks like you're doing a quality job! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

06-29-2007, 11:21 PM	#11
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched I've always wanted to put on another cab back to back. I thought that would be fun for the kids. My other wild idea is to make a truck with 3 cabs. One in the normal spot, and 2 more back to back looking out towards the side of the road. At least your wild idea looks doable!!!

06-29-2007, 11:31 PM	#12
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched looks good I am not so much for the chop but mabe with the stretch. I would like to see that thing in primer and I would like to see the monster door glass. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-29-2007, 11:51 PM	#13
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Are you from the Bruce- Ladysmith area in Wis. Ed

06-30-2007, 12:05 AM	#14
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched hard to tell as it sits ... post more pics as progress allows.

06-30-2007, 12:23 AM	#15
randyjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: grand forks, nd Posts: 154	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched i'm generally a big fan of chops but today i agree with everybody else on this. most of the time, we want to chop the top to make everything look lower and meaner, but you've already achieved that by extending the cab. to chop 4 1/2 inches now would look like say a 7 inch chop on a standard length cab. however, a rake is still in the cards and will still give that aggressive profile that we are looking for. but if you're doing it tonite, it's probably already too late. Se Live.



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06-30-2007, 12:40 AM	#16
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched thats a *****en way to make room for in cab tank and big speakers!!! ooooooooh cut the weld on the door and suicide the back half!!!

06-30-2007, 01:34 AM	#17
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched While your at it, why don´t you stretch the frame and make a super longhorn out of it. Add 4 more gas tanks too. Here is what it could look like. Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400 Last edited by blukangoo; 06-30-2007 at 01:49 AM. Reason: added a pic

06-30-2007, 01:51 AM	#18
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched I also think that chop might be a little much to my taste. That stepside refered to earlier won the goodguys Texas top 10 award in 2005 didn't it. I don't think it was stretched 14", but it was lengthened thru the doors. however he did his was nice looking... You might want to search the good-guys website to get a look at it before deciding solidly on the chop. although if your into chops, some of those rat rod extreme chops are kinda cool... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

06-30-2007, 02:46 AM	#19
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06-30-2007, 03:49 AM	#20
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06-30-2007, 04:06 AM	#21
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06-30-2007, 05:28 AM	#22
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06-30-2007, 10:38 AM	#23
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched This one was choped about 2.5" if I remember right and was streatched 8" I think. It looked ok but was almost to that pancake look. I think yours will be way beyond the pancake look but will be very different! Keep us posted! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

06-30-2007, 12:20 PM	#24
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched Sounds likw a sweet project so far. Have you thought about an electric sunroof in it? Standard cabs ar alittle short for this but with that much stretch it should work, I know several of the stock imports have sunroofs the slide back on the outside of the roof for a possible donor. Just a thought. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

06-30-2007, 12:22 PM	#25
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: This has to be a FIRST, Chopped and Stretched I would definately shave at least one of the door handles! Looks good so far! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

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