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**rgreathouse** · 04-06-2009, 08:12 PM

Finally startin a thread on my progress, thanks for everyone help. Ive had this truck for quite a while and have been trying to decide on what i am going to do with with it. Bought from original owner who bought it at my local chevy dealer. 1972, 250 I6, 4 speed.plans are to shorten bed and chassis and flip the rear axle and install drop spindles. Then drop member down the road.

Heres the truck

**rgreathouse** · 04-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Bed off

**rgreathouse** · 04-06-2009, 08:22 PM

measured 8 3/4" from rear stake pocket and cut out 8" section

Tacked back together

**rgreathouse** · 04-06-2009, 08:25 PM

Measured 8 3/4" off front stake pocket and took out 12"

skchevota · 04-06-2009, 08:29 PM

looking good, i had some trouble with the upper body line on my rear cut. How did yours work out?

Ram-Man · 04-06-2009, 08:35 PM

SWB to LWB?

Looks good though.

**rgreathouse** · 04-06-2009, 11:09 PM

yea i know, long day and i noticed it right after i posted, and didnt know how to change it???

my67chevytruck · 04-07-2009, 10:41 AM

looking good....

**rgreathouse** · 04-10-2009, 09:26 AM

how do i change the title?

jbon64 · 04-10-2009, 12:30 PM

heck, just leave the title the way it is , it sure made me look !!

Frizzle Fry · 04-10-2009, 08:23 PM

Me too. I was thinkin WHY???

Is that a cut-off wheel on a drill?

**rgreathouse** · 04-10-2009, 11:28 PM

no i used one of those paint remover pads on a the drill to remove the paint because my angle grinder was at my buddies.

Rokcrln · 04-11-2009, 12:08 AM

Wait I heard this can't be done

Looking good!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-11-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgreathouse

how do i change the title?

When you're in the "Projects and Builds" section's main forum page, look in the lower right corner and you'll see a list of "moderators" for this particular forum, they're names will be in a green color. Send anyone of them a PM with a link to this thread asking to change the title and they should take care of it for you.

Great job on the bed, it looks like you won't need to do any bodywork to your welds!

**rgreathouse** · 04-12-2009, 01:37 PM

i cant decide what i want to do about a bed floor, i really want a wood setup but seems pricey.any body buy the cross sills and the stainless strips and cut up their own wood?

**72 Super** · 04-12-2009, 08:23 PM

great job on the side,nice welding there.

**raggedjim** · 04-14-2009, 12:17 PM

You need a fire extinguisher, you get a spark on those leg hairs and it's all over!

Looks good, Rg

70rs/ss · 04-14-2009, 04:27 PM

I was going to make my own bed wood, you just need to do a dado and you're in. If you want fancy buy oak, it'll still be way cheaper than buying the wood for a "bed kit". Looking good so far!

**rgreathouse** · 04-14-2009, 06:28 PM

hahah, yea thats my dad checkin my measurments, i dont weld in shorts. its coming along good just welding and grinding hoping to start the other side next week, been busy with school

**rgreathouse** · 04-14-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I was going to make my own bed wood, you just need to do a dado and you're in. If you want fancy buy oak, it'll still be way cheaper than buying the wood for a "bed kit". Looking good so far!

thanks for the input 70rs/ss i think i might do my own wood, my dads friend owns a cabinet shop and i could cut and dado it all over there

powell72 · 04-14-2009, 10:24 PM

Looks really good. Keep in mind if you decide on a wood floor the headgates are different from wood to steel floors, now would definitely be the time to decide.

**rgreathouse** · 04-15-2009, 02:28 AM

yea i think im going to replace the front panel reguardless.

has anyone that has done this noticed that the bed rails taper?

04-06-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	72 SWB to LWB Finally startin a thread on my progress, thanks for everyone help. Ive had this truck for quite a while and have been trying to decide on what i am going to do with with it. Bought from original owner who bought it at my local chevy dealer. 1972, 250 I6, 4 speed.plans are to shorten bed and chassis and flip the rear axle and install drop spindles. Then drop member down the road. Heres the truck __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-06-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB Bed off __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-06-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB measured 8 3/4" from rear stake pocket and cut out 8" section Tacked back together __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-06-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB Measured 8 3/4" off front stake pocket and took out 12" __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-06-2009, 08:29 PM	#5
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: 72 SWB to LWB looking good, i had some trouble with the upper body line on my rear cut. How did yours work out?

04-06-2009, 08:35 PM	#6
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: 72 SWB to LWB SWB to LWB? Looks good though. __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

04-06-2009, 11:09 PM	#7
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB yea i know, long day and i noticed it right after i posted, and didnt know how to change it??? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-07-2009, 10:41 AM	#8
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04-10-2009, 09:26 AM	#9
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB how do i change the title? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-10-2009, 12:30 PM	#10
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: 72 SWB to LWB heck, just leave the title the way it is , it sure made me look !! __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

04-10-2009, 08:23 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 72 SWB to LWB Me too. I was thinkin WHY??? Is that a cut-off wheel on a drill?

04-10-2009, 11:28 PM	#12
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB no i used one of those paint remover pads on a the drill to remove the paint because my angle grinder was at my buddies. __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-11-2009, 12:08 AM	#13
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 72 SWB to LWB Wait I heard this can't be done Looking good! Kevin LFD Inc.

04-12-2009, 01:37 PM	#15
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB i cant decide what i want to do about a bed floor, i really want a wood setup but seems pricey.any body buy the cross sills and the stainless strips and cut up their own wood? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#16
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 72 SWB to LWB great job on the side,nice welding there. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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04-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#17
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,496	Re: 72 SWB to LWB You need a fire extinguisher, you get a spark on those leg hairs and it's all over! Looks good, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

04-14-2009, 04:27 PM	#18
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: 72 SWB to LWB I was going to make my own bed wood, you just need to do a dado and you're in. If you want fancy buy oak, it'll still be way cheaper than buying the wood for a "bed kit". Looking good so far!

04-14-2009, 06:28 PM	#19
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB hahah, yea thats my dad checkin my measurments, i dont weld in shorts. its coming along good just welding and grinding hoping to start the other side next week, been busy with school __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

04-14-2009, 10:24 PM	#21
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 72 SWB to LWB Looks really good. Keep in mind if you decide on a wood floor the headgates are different from wood to steel floors, now would definitely be the time to decide. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-15-2009, 02:28 AM	#22
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: 72 SWB to LWB yea i think im going to replace the front panel reguardless. has anyone that has done this noticed that the bed rails taper? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

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