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cochino12 · 04-05-2009, 06:42 AM

after a few months of searching for a guy here in Co to do the frame on my crew cab I found board member skchevota who was a great guy to deal with and also gave me an awesome deal. I dropped it off a couple weeks ago and added a few things for him to do and he got it all done in the time he said he would !!!!! He shortened, boxed and fishplated the frame, c-notched/boxed, removed the rear overloads and 1 leaf, and removed a bunch of brackets frome the PO's 5th wheel hitch.

I'll pick it up sometime this week but here is a shot of it finished and loaded on his trailer. I hope to get it to the body shop by the end of April.

**Palf70Step** · 04-05-2009, 08:04 AM

**lolife99** · 04-05-2009, 08:37 AM

VERY NICE!
Are you keeping all the side trim? (please say yes,...)

Curly86 · 04-05-2009, 08:54 AM

lookin good

72BlckButy · 04-05-2009, 10:11 AM

Nice work Adam!

**N2TRUX** · 04-05-2009, 10:15 AM

That looks sweet Adam. I know the short bed CC's have been the rage lately. I think your will stand out from the crowd with the rounded line clip.

Keep the trim....

cochino12 · 04-05-2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks guys. Yes I will be keeping the trim and I will probably repaint it the stock color too.

trixter99 · 04-05-2009, 12:51 PM

Are you keeping the 3/4 ton suspension? I think that would be cool and there are a ton of wheel options for eight lug wheels. And I think it would be very cool with the factory color and trim.

OJOE · 04-05-2009, 01:08 PM

looks like you got off to a great start. looks good.

cochino12 · 04-05-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by trixter99

Are you keeping the 3/4 ton suspension? I think that would be cool and there are a ton of wheel options for eight lug wheels. And I think it would be very cool with the factory color and trim.

Well technically it's 1 ton but I did remove a rear leaf and I will probably have to lower the front one more inch and will use 3/4 ton springs since I don't think anyone makes a 1 ton lowering spring but it will stay 8 lug. Wheel selection is great if you like rivets and want your wheels to stick out past the fender, I think I found a wheel with a simple and clean look though. I'm not sure if I'll go 20 or 22" but I think I'm leaning toward 20" so I can have a little more sidewall since it will be a semi-daily driver

Dinos63 · 04-05-2009, 06:59 PM

looks good

JohnC · 04-05-2009, 07:02 PM

Looks good. Check out DJM I think they make lowering springs for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

suicide 63 · 04-05-2009, 07:11 PM

Nice, welcome to the club.

bigblock73 · 04-05-2009, 08:48 PM

Looking sweet man! I am glad you are keeping the trim...and even the color! Your CCSB has the porential to be the best one I have seen...mainly because you have an old one. I like them all, but enuff of the 81+ models, lets see an old one done up right and be a little different.

f.monroe · 04-05-2009, 08:53 PM

In case you havent noticed , I am partial to the 73*80 trucks because of the trim so this is one of my favorite CCSB builds . Truck is coming along nicely .
Frank

Robertw · 04-05-2009, 10:09 PM

keep the stock wheel and hub caps and put it on air that would be cool

flamingbig10 · 04-05-2009, 10:34 PM

looks good

B52fizzle · 04-05-2009, 10:53 PM

what wheelbase did you wind up with?

cochino12 · 04-06-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by B52fizzle

what wheelbase did you wind up with?

I"m not sure what the exact measurement is, I'll measure it and get back to you

tvblazer78 · 04-06-2009, 02:43 PM

I would roll with the hub caps with a lower pro tire, looks goos man..

kevinr1970 · 04-06-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by B52fizzle

what wheelbase did you wind up with?

I believe you take 14" out of the frame in front of the axle so it would be whatever a CC WB is minus 14"?
Too lazy to look up what a CC WB is so you might try 73-87.com as he has a lot of info there.

Cherub · 04-06-2009, 03:13 PM

really nice work. wish there was a board member around here to do my patch work.

kevinr1970 · 04-06-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

...finally...

Finally?!?!?!
I would hate to show you how far I got on mine last weekend...

cochino12 · 04-06-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

I would roll with the hub caps with a lower pro tire, looks goos man..

Really? I have always hated the dog dish caps although it would save me a ton of money. Too bad the wheels are 16.5 or I could find a set of used tires cheap to see how it looks

vern350 · 04-06-2009, 10:59 PM

Could do something like this for rims.

04-05-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	My crew cab is finally a short bed after a few months of searching for a guy here in Co to do the frame on my crew cab I found board member skchevota who was a great guy to deal with and also gave me an awesome deal. I dropped it off a couple weeks ago and added a few things for him to do and he got it all done in the time he said he would !!!!! He shortened, boxed and fishplated the frame, c-notched/boxed, removed the rear overloads and 1 leaf, and removed a bunch of brackets frome the PO's 5th wheel hitch. I'll pick it up sometime this week but here is a shot of it finished and loaded on his trailer. I hope to get it to the body shop by the end of April. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-05-2009, 08:04 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed __________________ 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!

04-05-2009, 08:37 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed VERY NICE! Are you keeping all the side trim? (please say yes,...) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-05-2009, 08:54 AM	#4
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed lookin good __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

04-05-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Nice work Adam! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-05-2009, 10:15 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed That looks sweet Adam. I know the short bed CC's have been the rage lately. I think your will stand out from the crowd with the rounded line clip. Keep the trim.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-05-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Thanks guys. Yes I will be keeping the trim and I will probably repaint it the stock color too. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-05-2009, 12:51 PM	#8
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Are you keeping the 3/4 ton suspension? I think that would be cool and there are a ton of wheel options for eight lug wheels. And I think it would be very cool with the factory color and trim. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

04-05-2009, 01:08 PM	#9
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed looks like you got off to a great start. looks good. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

04-05-2009, 06:59 PM	#11
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed looks good __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

04-05-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Looks good. Check out DJM I think they make lowering springs for the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

04-05-2009, 07:11 PM	#13
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Nice, welcome to the club. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304940

04-05-2009, 08:48 PM	#14
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Looking sweet man! I am glad you are keeping the trim...and even the color! Your CCSB has the porential to be the best one I have seen...mainly because you have an old one. I like them all, but enuff of the 81+ models, lets see an old one done up right and be a little different. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 04-05-2009 at 08:48 PM.

04-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#15
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed In case you havent noticed , I am partial to the 73*80 trucks because of the trim so this is one of my favorite CCSB builds . Truck is coming along nicely . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

04-05-2009, 10:09 PM	#16
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed keep the stock wheel and hub caps and put it on air that would be cool



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04-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#17
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04-05-2009, 10:53 PM	#18
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04-06-2009, 02:43 PM	#20
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed I would roll with the hub caps with a lower pro tire, looks goos man.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

04-06-2009, 03:13 PM	#22
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed really nice work. wish there was a board member around here to do my patch work. Last edited by Cherub; 04-06-2009 at 03:13 PM.

04-06-2009, 10:59 PM	#25
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: My crew cab is finally a short bed Could do something like this for rims. Attached Images

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