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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: muldrow ok
Posts: 87
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just got a 81 crew cab
i just traded for a 81 crew cab 3/4 ton and i want to build a 1/2 ton short wheel base i know there are threads on here but i can seem to find them on were to cut both of the rear frame's and stuff and what all do i need to change the front end to 1/2 ton thanks for any info
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Caldwell,Tx.
Posts: 3,648
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Re: just got a 81 crew cab
Search for Ojoes Crewcab build . It will be some useful reading for you . Be sure to post pics of your progress so we can all enjoy .
Frank
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: muldrow ok
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Re: just got a 81 crew cab
frank i will just as soon as i start on it i looked at ojoes but didnt see were it said were to cut and how much
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Andrews, In. 46702
Posts: 4,097
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Re: just got a 81 crew cab
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I Used the Info on a 86 3/4 ton Crew stepper that im currently building, Here are a Couple Pics of my Project........... Good Luck with your Project & Post up some Pics when you get a Chance. Rick
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: muldrow ok
Posts: 87
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Re: just got a 81 crew cab
thanks tomanytoyz so on the front end i can keep the cross member and just use the 1/2 ton upper and lower a arm's and spindles and again thanks guys
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: muldrow ok
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Re: just got a 81 crew cab
tomanytoyz thats going to be a cool step side when your done
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Superbad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Posts: 153
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Re: just got a 81 crew cab
That step side is cool toomanytoyz, I haven't ever seen a Chevy / GMC crew cab step side before, I seen lots of Dodge & Fords. But if I was going to do one I'd stretch the 1/2 ton frame & box it in. The 3/4 & 1 ton frame hang down to low for my liking.
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