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haysonj · 03-15-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

?? Did you build the frame? that looks like a blazer wheelbase? That is not a factory short wheelbase frame when looking at the pictures...

As for wanting to end up with a 4x4 3/4T shorty, yes, you can do this by either getting a 1/2 4x4 and add 3/4 ton running gear, or getting a 3/4 ton 4x4 long bed and shortening the frame to short bed. Lots of threads here on others that have shorten. Like said before, you have to section the frame in front of and behind the the rear wheels.

good luck in your search, and we will be here to help you along with your project!!

John

The frame came from a parts truck I bought and it is 115 in wheel base and all the mounting points worked without modification so I think it is a C10 frame. The only thing I did was box in certain areas.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2011, 10:37 PM

the stripes make that truck look funny. Makes the wheel base seem shorter.

haysonj · 03-15-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the stripes make that truck look funny. Makes the wheel base seem shorter.

I think its the large tires also

*lakeroadster* · 03-16-2011, 08:10 AM

I think I would say the stripes look "awesome". Huge fan of the "dare to be different" approach.

haysonj · 03-16-2011, 10:42 AM

Thank you it matches this

Ackattack · 03-16-2011, 01:15 PM

I made a 3/4T shortbed (by shortening the frame/bed)....let me tell you that a 3/4T leaf spring truck has a rough ride!

I switched it over to 1/2T now

sameyrasmea72 · 03-16-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Does anyone know if they made 3/4 ton shortbeds? .

Depends on who THEY are.

This guy bought a nice original BB 3/4 ton from us and he cut the frame and cut down the bed.

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2011, 04:44 PM

for the record, I didn't mean the stripes are funny looking, I ment is causes an optical dilusion that makes the wheelbase look funny.

**pryorstemmed** · 03-16-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

Thank you it matches this

That is awesome, I love the look of both

Sicklajoie · 03-16-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Depends on who THEY are.

This guy bought a nice original BB 3/4 ton from us and he cut the frame and cut down the bed.

That's a tragedy.

treveiger · 03-16-2011, 10:10 PM

^^^i thought so to

but to each his own.

junkyardjohn · 03-16-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Notrodder

Save yourself the trouble and buy a truck that suits your needs in the first place. You'll have enough to do with maintainance and repairs without having to hunt down and replace things that you could have bought originally.

SOME OF US ACTUALLY ENJOY WORKIN ON & HUNTIN PARTS FOR THESE FANTASTIC VEHICALS. IT'S A HOBBY. IT'S NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU BUY. OH... NEVER MIND I JUST NOTICED YOUR USERNAME.

JOHN

03-15-2011, 10:37 PM	#27
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Did they make 3/4 ton shortbeds the stripes make that truck look funny. Makes the wheel base seem shorter.

03-16-2011, 08:10 AM	#29
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Did they make 3/4 ton shortbeds I think I would say the stripes look "awesome". Huge fan of the "dare to be different" approach. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-16-2011 at 08:12 AM.

03-16-2011, 10:42 AM	#30
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Did they make 3/4 ton shortbeds Thank you it matches this Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

03-16-2011, 01:15 PM	#31
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Did they make 3/4 ton shortbeds I made a 3/4T shortbed (by shortening the frame/bed)....let me tell you that a 3/4T leaf spring truck has a rough ride! I switched it over to 1/2T now __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-16-2011, 04:44 PM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Did they make 3/4 ton shortbeds for the record, I didn't mean the stripes are funny looking, I ment is causes an optical dilusion that makes the wheelbase look funny.

03-16-2011, 10:10 PM	#36
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Did they make 3/4 ton shortbeds ^^^i thought so to but to each his own. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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