Who shortens frames in NW? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 04-22-2003, 10:26 AM

I'm looking to have my frame shortened, but can't do it myself. Who does this in the NW? How much was it? Thoughts on the quality? I know Charley's Drop Shop does it and I may take mine there...

stlaser · 04-26-2003, 06:28 PM

Look for a fabricator who builds trailers among other things they will be your cheapest bet. Their are certain things to look for when shortening a frame. 1st did they install a c-shaped splice across the inside where the cut was made, they should not just but weld it. The cut should never be on the outside. 2nd if they build trailers they will know how to cross square the frame and brace it well. Wish you were local I know several guys including myself who would help you out for a buck or so.

stlaser · 04-26-2003, 06:29 PM

Oops the splice should never be on the outside. sorry got ahead of myself a little

tai · 05-10-2003, 12:27 AM

mr oxy and mr aced

Ron · 05-11-2003, 11:00 PM

Charley's Drop Shop did mine. Good job.

04-22-2003, 10:26 AM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Who shortens frames in NW? I'm looking to have my frame shortened, but can't do it myself. Who does this in the NW? How much was it? Thoughts on the quality? I know Charley's Drop Shop does it and I may take mine there... __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-26-2003, 06:28 PM	#2
stlaser Fabricator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 156	Look for a fabricator who builds trailers among other things they will be your cheapest bet. Their are certain things to look for when shortening a frame. 1st did they install a c-shaped splice across the inside where the cut was made, they should not just but weld it. The cut should never be on the outside. 2nd if they build trailers they will know how to cross square the frame and brace it well. Wish you were local I know several guys including myself who would help you out for a buck or so. __________________ 84 C30 Chassis 60 & 14, 454/400/NP205 Retroing 98 X-tended Cab Built with the blood and sweat from the hands of a Chevy man.

04-26-2003, 06:29 PM	#3
stlaser Fabricator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 156	Oops the splice should never be on the outside. sorry got ahead of myself a little __________________ 84 C30 Chassis 60 & 14, 454/400/NP205 Retroing 98 X-tended Cab Built with the blood and sweat from the hands of a Chevy man.

05-11-2003, 11:00 PM	#5
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Charley's Drop Shop did mine. Good job. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

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05-10-2003, 12:27 AM	#4
tai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: bend oregon Posts: 32	mr oxy and mr aced



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