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Old 09-05-2011, 12:30 AM   #1
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Long to short Frame convertion

has any one did a 55-59 lwb to swb convertion? I want to shorten a 58 longbed frame for my 57 chevy.
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Old 09-05-2011, 12:41 AM   #2
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Re: Long to short Frame convertion

Check out this thread. Looks like it's what you're looking for
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323615
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Old 09-05-2011, 10:48 AM   #3
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Re: Long to short Frame convertion

The info in the link that Tow Guys posted is excellent to follow. That should make the spliced frame as strong or stronger than the original frame in that area.
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Old 09-05-2011, 10:54 AM   #4
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Re: Long to short Frame convertion

Yes, I forgot to highlight that part of the conversion. That seems to be the way to do that sectioning as it will be stronger than a straight cut.
Best of luck with your project!

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Old 09-05-2011, 12:22 PM   #5
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Re: Long to short Frame convertion

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Yes, I forgot to highlight that part of the conversion. That seems to be the way to do that sectioning as it will be stronger than a straight cut.
Best of luck with your project!

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We have been cutting and splicing class 8 trucks at an angle foe 40 years or so with no failures.
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Old 09-05-2011, 12:38 PM   #6
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Re: Long to short Frame convertion

Thanks tow guys,just read the link alot of good stuff.Im thinking that I will do the Z"cut to the Frame.
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Old 09-17-2011, 12:03 PM   #7
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Re: Long to short Frame convertion

ok just got the frame shorten.took 9.25 out of the center and will get the bed back on and it looks like about 5" off the rear
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