Questions for Building CCSB

[S_Stewart11]

Hey guys,

I have been wanting to buy/build a CCSB for years now. I just have some general questions for those who have done their own projects. I have searched high and low for one on Craigslist that is a 4x4 and already been converted to a short bed frame. I have not had much luck...

My first question would be if I purchase a long bed, how labor intensive is the short bed conversion process? I see the build threads all the time and try to study them, but unfortunately I have moved halfway across the country and don't have the shop anymore to build my own.

Is it possible that some shops would want to tackle a project like this? I am coming from a total rookie perspective and just looking for more help in my quest for obtaining my dream truck. Thank you in advance!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by S_Stewart11

Hey guys,

I have been wanting to buy/build a CCSB for years now. I just have some general questions for those who have done their own projects. I have searched high and low for one on Craigslist that is a 4x4 and already been converted to a short bed frame. I have not had much luck...

My first question would be if I purchase a long bed, how labor intensive is the short bed conversion process? I see the build threads all the time and try to study them, but unfortunately I have moved halfway across the country and don't have the shop anymore to build my own.

Is it possible that some shops would want to tackle a project like this? I am coming from a total rookie perspective and just looking for more help in my quest for obtaining my dream truck. Thank you in advance!

Find a shop that does frame work (welding & repair).

If you find can that & they get it cut down to length, it's a matter of.....

swapping to swb gas tanks or a burb/blazer/aftermarket tank (swb have shorter length 16gal tanks)
cutting brake lines to length (hydraulic) splicing as required as well as re-configuring the e-brake cables
cutting the rear drive shaft (to length) + re-balancing
swapping a short bed in place of the long bed

Labor intensive? Yes. If it was easy, more people might have them....

[Skunksmash]

there is a thread for them somewhere. Might take a look at that

[andrewmp6]

Take a look at http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...lwb_to_swb.htm