Lets see your Short bed 3/4 tons!
Anybody have a short box 3/4 ton TWO wheel drive? Im interested in pics of both but Im currently building a short box step side 6 lug half ton and I was thinking about picking up the stuff to convert over to a 3/4 ton. I found everything at a local salvage yard. They want $125 for the rear end and $150 for all front end components. Seems like a good deal?
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Id really love to see a lowered short bed step side 3/4 ton if theres any out there.
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Good luck. I know of one. Most people wonder,"why?",when the topic comes up. 4wd is another story. I have a 3/4t Jimmy and wish it was 1t. But,that's because of the use of a 4wd,the bigger the axle the stringer...especially for bigger tires.
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I say isnt that what building a hot rod is all about?... The Why not... Lol I just like the way the 8 lugs look and the parts are cheap. I currently have drums up front and these are discs. Plus I might be bartering my way into a Vortec 8.1 and i think it might be nice to have the extra strength for the extra power...
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Go for it! One of my regrets was not buying a beautiful, healthy built '72 SWB 4x4 with FF 8-lug axles back in 1977.
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Really? Nobody has a pic of these??
Maybe I SOULD build one so I will be the first? What is is that makes the ford 9" superior to anything GM anyway? |
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Ford was smart and did't use C clip's in it's nine inch.
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Ford 9"s are power robbers. No one seems to mention that. A Dana 60 is a better rear,if you ask me. You can put c-clip eliminators in 12-bolts,as well as all sorts of goodies.
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i have one its a 72 3/4 ton i cut down to a short bed but i cant post a pic :/
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I think the reason its not done a lot is because 3/4 tons are already a bit rough riding and when you shorten em up it makes rougher.
There are quite a few long box 3/4 trucks lowered and looking nice on the board. Should look just as nice if they were shorties. |
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Im sure it will look as good if not better than a long box. Im just a visual person and need an image to get my mind moving better. This 3/4 ton set up is going on a half ton frame and springs (eventually bags) so it shouldnt ride any different than a regular half ton I wouldnt think. Would it? Posted via Mobile Device |
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sure i have lots of pics u can email me bighemizuk@yahoo.com and ill send u some asap
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The 3/4 ton springs are stiffer also. Harsher ride with shorter wheelbase and reduced weight. I suppose you could stick with 1/2 ton springs though.
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Still nobody has any pics??
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pretend you added two more lug studs to each wheel. otherwise its visually the same.
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For as much as everyone loves pictures on this forum I expected a better response. Oh well. Thanks anyway everyone. :lol:
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The 3/4T trucks have a taller and more substantial cab mount, which should actually improve the ride (if all else were equal) over the 1/2T trucks. I for one am glad mine's a 3/4T, as I work my way back through reassembly, everything in the shop manual reinforces the fact they're just better built. I can't count how many times I've seen "Torque to 120ftlbs (210ftlbs for C2500)" and so on. Of course they're probably worth less, as the trucks "catch on" with the collector market they're still looking for shortbox man-cars. |
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I gotta tell ya that truck puts a smile on my face! Ive always loved the orange and white. Your truck is no exception! Was it difficult to shorten?
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Needle Im sure but with--
Members: 98,335 Threads: 452,777 Posts: 4,981,148 Thats a lot of trucks and even more of us have more than one. I figured there would be at least a couple people out there who have done it. The 4x4's are cool too so we can keep those coming. :lol: Quote:
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Find a couple clean pictures and post them in the photoshop area.
Make sure the pics are similiar to scale and angle. Could even take 3/4 longbed pic and shorten it to scale. |
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Actually I have done a lot of the requests in the photoshop section. Photoshop is kind of a hobby for me. Thats why I said the 4x4s are good too. lol your onto me. . . :lol:
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Yes I have a thread in this site about my 72 gmc c2500 8 lug short bed I made.
Don't know how to link it though.check my threads. Cheers, Bear Posted via Mobile Device |
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Well here is one of 2 3/4 ton short beds im building.this is a 72 gmc 2500 8 lug..402 bbc. .shortened chassis 20 inches from the rear...whell base is now 115".
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Here's the chassis after the 20" trim.
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Hmm it wont let me post a picture of mine from my phone. But i have a 77 3/4 ton short bed stepside. Check it out. I think its pretty good inspiration if youre into a 3/4 shorty "
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Here is my 72 c20 as it is today and a pic of what will be when I take out 6"-8" more from behind the rear wheels.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...2_154552-1.jpg
Heres my 77 3/4 shorty with 15x10 2¾ backspace 8 lug rims. Have about 5 grand into my 400 sbc 4 bolt main motor. Right now ive got it all body parts removed except the cab. Posted via Mobile Device |
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This one's square body but it made me think of this thread. Something for us to look at....
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Before anybody gets mad for what Im gonna say Im not calling anybody out or saying that you dont know what you are talking about.................Putting 8 lug wheels on a 1/2ton truck dont make it a 3/4 ton. The GVRW has more to it than the size axles that are under it. Ive seem plenty of 4x4's with Rockwells and they arent 2 1/2 ton trucks. The frame, suspension, and axles all contribute to the GVRW of the truck. I have a Ford 4x4 thats at the deer lease and has 5 lug axles but the title shows it to be a 3/4 ton. As stated by someone above, most dont have a short 3/4 ton due to the harshness of the heavier suspension. The shorter wheel base would also be less stable when hauling heavy loads which was the reason behind having a heavier truck. Now days you have soccer moms that feel the need to have a jacked up 4x4 diesel so 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks are more of a status symbol now.
Now with all that being said, the shorty 3/4's above look very cool and I would drive either and bow my chest out. Cant even say that I would not built one it I had a shortbed. Again if this offended anyone it wanst meant to and you should probaly not wear your feelings on your sleeve. |
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Ive built a few 3/4 ton shortbeds..
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I bought a c20 to haul heavy loads if I ever want to and work. So u will never see mine shortened what's the point on a 20. My opinion the trucks look nice don't get me wrong but seems like a kinda thing that should just be on c10s
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