Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

awesome build you got here..Had some questions for you about how you decided where to cut the bedsides..I might try that on mine as well..I'am kinda unsure on where to cut mine..Did you cut 12" and 8",just like the frame..?..

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

Mx289, yeah I cut 12 from the front and 8 from the back. I tried to just find a place where the body lines were the straightest that way when I put it together it would be less body work and blending. The rear was easier than the front because the front top body line is at a sharper angle towards the cab. It took me longer to blend the body work and get that line straight. If I was to do it again I think I would cut the front section out as close to the cab as I could that way body work would be less. I also had trouble cutting the Interier bed walls on the same line as the outer. I tried several different methods but ultimately ended up with gaps I had to weld metal back into to cover.
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Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

gotcha..thanks for the input..i think i'am gonna give it a go..what could go wrong..?.ha..

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

Its been a long time since ive been on here, alot has changed. I sold my house and shop, moved, quit my job, and started up a powder coating and hydro-dipping shop. My truck has just been sitting here in the shop staring at me everyday. Customers keep asking me when im goin to start working on it again. So I decided to start back up a little bit. Ive made a little progress in the past week.

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

Got some 1 ton rear 56" leafs from the junk yard. Cleaned, blasted and painted them.

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

Ordered the shackle flip kit from ORD, the parts to do a 52" front conversion from DIY4X, and front leaf springs from 4wheelparts.

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

I finished painting my axle and put the wheels and tires on them and washed the dust off everything. I had already powder coated my diff covers, transfer case, and calipers in this silver artery powder. I plan on using it a lot more on different parts. By the end of the day today I should have everything to make this a rolling chassis.

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

Welcome back!

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

Congrats on the new business venture Wade.

Good to see you back, making progress.

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

I was just admiring your build and I would like to say it looks GREAT !

On a side note how much did you cut off the front and back of your long bed to achieve short bed dimensions ?

Once again Nice job !

Re: 1969 k10 lwb to swb, 1 tons, 6.0/4l80e/np205
 

12" are cut out from infront of the fender and 8" out of the back.