My new project-1994 CrewCab SRW
Well I have added another project to my list of things to do!
I just bought a 1994 Chevy 2500 W/T. 2wd. SRW. It currently has a longbed on it of course but that is gonna change just as soon as I get time. In addition to that I have a few parts ready to install; Drop Spindles and a Rear Hanger/Shackle kit. I also will be updating the grill to the composite headlight front end, and updating the dash and interior to the 95-Up style. I think this newer interior that they put in the 95-Up Trucks looks so much more appealing. I already have the rear power window & lock parts off two rear Suburban doors ready to install. I bought this truck for $900 so I guess I can afford to mess with it a little! |
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Forget that short bed, long bed crewcabs ride better than any other truck I've ever ridden in. Also, your frame isn't easy to shorten, the rails aren't straight.
Find a dually bed and rearend, then lower that. They're baaaaad. I have a crewcab SRW now, like it a lot, but I wanted a dually, so I searched until I found a '97 with a 454/4L80E and 4WD. If you're gonna build a work truck, might as well go all-out, I think I may drop a 489 stroker in mine. I already have the shortest wheelbase truck made that year in my 2-door Tahoe, I'll also have the longest with this crewcab dually. |
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Definately dont want a long bed sport truck! This truck is going to be used for light work as a daily driver.
Yeah I knew about the frame difficulties. I think I can make it all work hopefully. I should have some time to mess with it this weekend! |
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So, lemme get this straight....you want a 3/4-ton swb truck for your use? Would it be easier to get a 1/2-ton swb chassis and swap the suspension?
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Cool man nice score on the truck!! :metal:
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I know. I know. I started taking the rear bumper, hitch, and the bed bolts off today only to realize that some of them wont come out and I dont have a torch right now!
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The worst part was the bumper was welded to the frame and plasma had a helluva time because i need to get some more tips for it... wasnt much fun :lol: |
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Signing on for the Ride, I agree with you on the 95 & Later Interiors.........
Someday i hope to have a Stepper Crew in the 88-98 Model........ Rick |
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Sweet sounds like its going to be an awesome project. Can't wait to see some pictures when you get time. Nice score on the truck too :metal: :smoke:
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Ok ok. Just had someone come and get the bed. It was mangled and I didnt want to full with hauling it off.
Here's what the frame rails look like so we can get a plan on how to shorten it. Best way I can tell is to move the hanger and rear hanger forward to the short wheelbase location. |
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Here is some pictures of my junk.....4-6 bell-tech, crew-cab long bed, now short bed, cut underneath the cab..
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Good looking truck man, not junk!
Do you have any pics of how you shortened the frame? |
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I dont have any pictures of the frame, It was done by somebody in Owasso I think before I got it. Looks like they just cut it straight accross and put some plate inside to einforce it....looks good and strong.
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Thats cool, im going to cut mine where your is, i think that it is the best place and would look a whole lot better. You have a good looking truck, hope mine looks half that good ;) mine is labeled crew cab build in my signature.
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I just dont see how that would work taking a section out of the frame. I will have to look at my frame again soon. Wouldnt the back of the cab hit on something when you move the frame forward.
Could you take some nice pictures of the underside of your Truck, ksbrktracer? |
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I will see what I can do....
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This frame issue is specifically why I sought out a cab & chassis frame for my prostreet build. The cab & chassis frame rails are straight and 34" apart, no fishmouth welds or anything else, just cut the sucker off where you want and go to town.
By the way, unless you're dropping a 540 in it, I don't know that it's proper to say "sport" and "crewcab" in the same sentence :D |
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Oh and does it really matter what you call it?? :smoke: |
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Truck looks good!
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I think this looks pretty sporty to me! And besides the LS1 that I have to go in it gets better gas mileage than an old-school gas guzzling BB 540 anyday! And may, just may be more dependable! |
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Yeah thats an awesome truck there! Im not sure if i want to keep the BB in mine or just go with a small block.. decisions decisions.. :lol: |
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One of my other projects is a '97 crewcab dually 4wd. I'm actually thinking of lowering it about 4/6 just to get the stance more were I want it, I don't need to clear anything high. As for what he wants to call it, it doesn't really matter, I just don't think of anything with 4-doors as "sporty" myself. Well, maybe an old Delta 88 with 22's :D:D:D |
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