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01-07-2010, 05:50 PM | #26 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Looks good. You guys out west are so lucky when it comes to rust. I envy you guys....
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01-07-2010, 06:14 PM | #27 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
man that came out flawless...great job man
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01-07-2010, 07:28 PM | #28 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Perfect cutting, I hope I can cut that straight, I am cutting 12 inches behind my cab tomorrow but how much did you take out of frame, I see you wrote 20" on frame but I am sure you just took out 12 inches. Doesn't hurt to double check before I start cutting.
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01-07-2010, 07:58 PM | #29 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Awesome work! Wanna shorten my bed so I don't have to buy new bedsides? I will pay you well! I bought a SWB frame, so I don't need to cut down the one I have. I am just up the road from you. I am doing the same thing, click on my build link below
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01-07-2010, 10:09 PM | #30 | |
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So to convert from a long to short, you'll need to remove 12" from the wheel base and 8" from the end of the frame. Thanks for looking. |
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01-17-2010, 08:49 PM | #31 |
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On the bed how much do u take out?
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01-17-2010, 09:23 PM | #32 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Great photos! Can't wait to see it all back together.
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01-18-2010, 12:24 AM | #33 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Very nice job done so far, that had to make you shed a tear to cut up a box so noce, i know I did when i cut mine, but whatever, short is the way to go! keep us up to date onthis one.
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01-18-2010, 11:03 PM | #34 |
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Progress has slowed... having to work for a living sucks. Got the frame "V" ground and tacked back together. Should have it welded this weekend. A few new pics... more to come. |
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01-19-2010, 12:06 AM | #36 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Awesome job so far! You're right that is a very clean truck - hard to pass it up.
Are you going to change it over to Chevy? I only ask cause of your name? Either way - great job so far and I looked forward to your progress.
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01-19-2010, 12:21 AM | #37 |
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Thanks for the compliment. I plan on sticking with the four eyes. My name came from my last ground up project. Here's a couple pics of it.
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01-19-2010, 12:51 PM | #38 |
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WOW! You like your stuff clean - I like!
Man I remember when "Midnight Blue" was the rage. What happened to her?
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01-19-2010, 12:58 PM | #39 |
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01-19-2010, 01:03 PM | #40 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
Cool - thanks for sharing. I hope this one turns out as nice as the last!
I too am working on a long to short conversion, see below - It has stalled over the last few months, so I need to get re-motivated and get her on the road.
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72 Cheyenne shorty "CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 sold to "93redsled" Have you heard about C10 Talk? C10 Talk is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com |
01-19-2010, 03:00 PM | #41 |
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Nice work on your shorty conversion. I love seeing nice, clean black painted frames. It's time to get re-motivated... finish her up.
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01-19-2010, 03:03 PM | #42 |
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Git R Done!!
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01-20-2010, 04:13 PM | #43 |
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Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion
I was wonderin what method you used to actually cut the frame? and how you kept the cut so perfectly straight?
Nicely done, by the way. JEG
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01-20-2010, 04:14 PM | #44 |
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^^^ thats what i was wondering...those cuts look perfect!
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01-20-2010, 09:03 PM | #45 | |
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01-20-2010, 09:51 PM | #46 |
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did you use the same thing to cut the bed?
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01-21-2010, 11:37 AM | #47 |
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Build is looking awesome. Thanks for all the info. Plus, you're old 4x4 was a beautiful truck.
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01-21-2010, 09:05 PM | #48 |
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01-21-2010, 09:57 PM | #49 |
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Beautiful work, wish I had them fab skills, and courage to cut up such a nice truck too!
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01-23-2010, 10:51 PM | #50 |
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Well, I made some progress today - finally. I made up some fish plates and got the frame all welded up.
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