Frame Shortening

[D J Derringer]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone out there has detailed plans and or pics on process of shortening a LWB to SWB chasis? Any and all help will be appreciated.

Also, anyone have a line on a rust free or reconditioned air cab for sale?

Thanks in advance!

DJ Derringer
"motown bowtie"

[D J Derringer]

I must've stumped the stars....could've swore I've seen discussion at length on this topic before. http://classicheartbeat.com.westserver.net/ubb/smile.gif

[WES]

Well I know you have to remove 12" out from under the cab and lop off the last 7" of the frame. There is a couple of websites where guys have done it and posted pictures of the process. I just don't remember the sutes off of the top of my head.... I also know that you don't want to make a strait down cut to shorten the frame, you either want to cut it at an angle or do a step cut in it.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com (http://www.ClassicHeartbeat.com)

[ksucatz]

These are some previous discussions on this topic http://classicheartbeat.com.westserver.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000917.html http://classicheartbeat.com.westserver.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001510.html http://classicheartbeat.com.westserver.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000537.html http://classicheartbeat.com.westserver.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001704.html

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'70 C10
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[D J Derringer]

Thanks for the links! 2 of them don't work, the one for Totally Polished was great. I wish they covered the frame chop in pitures like they did on the bed.

Thanks again to those who responded.

DJ