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05-14-2007, 10:00 PM
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Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama)
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Cuttin' the frame
I was thinking about having my frame shortened. I have a 72 C-10 LWB, I want to make it into a swb. I was wondering how many has had this done, and how much it cost. Well I have a swb frame that needs redoing. Well my LWB has new brakes(front&rear), new starter, tires, radiator, intake, carb, shocks, hoses. I just want to hurry up and have a swb truck. So what would you do?
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05-14-2007, 10:47 PM
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
Has anyone had this done? How much did it cost?
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1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD) |
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05-14-2007, 10:59 PM
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
Check this out - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ame+shortening
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05-15-2007, 07:48 AM
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
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05-15-2007, 10:52 AM
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Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
I cut mine down myself...used a sawzall, alot of clamps, floor jack, jack stands,welder and measuring tape.Took me about 5 hours
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05-15-2007, 06:47 PM
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
I cut one on a 4 wheel drive, using a thread by glock as a guide, Took around 6 hrs, but turned out real nice. I have another on I am going to do same thing.
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05-15-2007, 06:53 PM
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
Man with everyone cutting frames and making SWB trucks out of LWB ones, I'm gonna have to find a LWB and keep it long.
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05-15-2007, 07:47 PM
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Location: Hillsboro Oregon
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Re: Cuttin' the frame
I was thinking about posting a poll on this to see how many members have done it or had it done. I can think of half a dozen at least (myself included). I know one member quoted $500 to have his done at a shop in the Portland area (Brad). I suspect you'll have to find a real Hot Rod shop if you want to outsource it. There's a How-To on the CPP site as well.
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