How about some pics of '73-'91 Crew Cab Short beds?

[bodydropped68]

Originally Posted by Mello Mel

^^^^^ What are your plans ???

I have a TBI 454 th400 or I might use a 700r4 I have. The truck is going to be BLACK with a gray interior 22 inch 5 spoke wheels and some other things.

[bodydropped68]

Here is a pic of my seat

[bodydropped68]

Originally Posted by joe231

Jon,
There is a joint in the rear brake line that you can take apart and buy a straight and bend it your self or shorten the old line and re-flare it (I'm not sure if a short bed regular cab line will work or not). The drive shafts are still super long on these, if it's a 2wd. Too long IMO to run a one piece. Don't forget you will have to shorten the exhaust and e-brake cables also. I still haven't got my e-brake figured out, it's kinda low on the priority list right now
I say go for it!
I want another one, in a 4x4

Hey Joe there is a nice looking Crew Cab 4X4 for sale here in Tucson looks pretty stock I can check on it if you would like me too? I also saw a nice one on CL in phoenix already a short bed lifted and black I'll see if I can find it again and post a pic. Later Paul

[joe231]

right on Paul!!
I really can't buy right now but I love pics!!

[bodydropped68]

Originally Posted by joe231

right on Paul!!
I really can't buy right now but I love pics!!

Totally understand just wanted to pass it along. Later Paul

[joe231]

Gone through some changes.....


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[freelancegenius]

After tonight's successful test-fit, I think this one finally qualifies.

(My minimal shop lighting isn't the best for photography)

[Devillusion]

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

It is not as simple as just swapping the rear-end, the spring perches are located differently.
You also have to shorten the bumper end of the frame which may only require drilling new holes to mount a bumper, or may be more involved than that.
Also, the holes for: mounting the bed, fuel tanks (I think), etc, are not in the proper place.

I still don't see the big issue. Shorten the frame the 14", replace the perches on the half ton differential if needed (I don't think it is needed), and bolt into place, trim off rear of the frame.

Much better idea than trying to mate a 1/2 ton frame to a 1 ton frame in my opinion. But like I said, unless I am missing something other than what is described above. Much easier and cleaner in my books.

[bagged74]

I will have to say that it's pretty easy to just shorten the frame rather than graft the 1/2 ton rear clip on. The spring perches do have to be relocated though. As far as the gas tank brackets and such go that's all pretty easy. If I were going to do another one( and eventually I am) I will just shorten the original frame just like I did last time
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[joe231]

Originally Posted by freelancegenius

After tonight's successful test-fit, I think this one finally qualifies.

(My minimal shop lighting isn't the best for photography)

to the "club"

Originally Posted by bagged74

I will have to say that it's pretty easy to just shorten the frame rather than graft the 1/2 ton rear clip on. The spring perches do have to be relocated though. As far as the gas tank brackets and such go that's all pretty easy. If I were going to do another one( and eventually I am) I will just shorten the original frame just like I did last time
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What's up Tracey?!?!
How are things out your way?
when you refer to relocating the spring perches, were you using the hangers from a DRW truck?
I'm almost certain that the SRW truck hangers are the same width of the 1/2 tons.....

[BGRAFX]

Bagged74 - I have to say your ccsb is still one of my most favorite trucks. It was clean flat black with 22in wheels.
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[joe231]

[joe231]

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Today was supposed to be a good day, finally got my bed on.
But I noticed something wrong.

I guess the foolproof method of using a 1/2ton rear section grafted on to the crew front isn't so "foolproof"?

any progress on the solution?

[bagged74]

Originally Posted by joe231

to the "club"



What's up Tracey?!?!
How are things out your way?
when you refer to relocating the spring perches, were you using the hangers from a DRW truck?
I'm almost certain that the SRW truck hangers are the same width of the 1/2 tons.....

Joe, I'm doing good. How about you?
I'm pretty sure the width on the spring perches on the 3/4 ton rearend weren't the same as the 1/2 ton.
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[bagged74]

Thanks for the compliment!
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[freelancegenius]

Originally Posted by joe231

to the "club"

Thanks! It's been almost a year since I hauled the parts home, so it feels good to finally be workin' on it.
Plans are to get the chassis converted to 4x4 before it gets too cold to work on it, then finish up the body & paint next spring/summer.

when you refer to relocating the spring perches, were you using the hangers from a DRW truck?
I'm almost certain that the SRW truck hangers are the same width of the 1/2 tons.....

Some 3/4 tons have the narrow spring perches like all 1 ton trucks have -DRW and SRW.

[BIG V]

more pics please

[joe231]

Originally Posted by bagged74

Joe, I'm doing good. How about you?
I'm pretty sure the width on the spring perches on the 3/4 ton rearend weren't the same as the 1/2 ton.
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Good here, thanks for asking!
Learn something new everyday.

Originally Posted by freelancegenius

Thanks! It's been almost a year since I hauled the parts home, so it feels good to finally be workin' on it.
Plans are to get the chassis converted to 4x4 before it gets too cold to work on it, then finish up the body & paint next spring/summer.




Some 3/4 tons have the narrow spring perches like all 1 ton trucks have -DRW and SRW.

Please document the process of converting to 4x4

Good info!

Originally Posted by BIG V

more pics please

Of trucks in general or one specifically?
There have been pics of Tracey's black truck posted several times in this thread.
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[freelancegenius]

Originally Posted by joe231

Please document the process of converting to 4x4

Will do.
I was thinking of starting a build thread once I get further along, assuming there's interest -- it's not going to be a fancy truck by any means.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by freelancegenius

Will do.
I was thinking of starting a build thread once I get further along, assuming there's interest -- it's not going to be a fancy truck by any means.

feel free to start one now!
there will be interest!
The full show trucks are cool, but I really like trucks built to be driven

few new pics of mine...

[87 chevy silverado]

Originally Posted by joe231

feel free to start one now!
there will be interest!
The full show trucks are cool, but I really like trucks built to be driven

few new pics of mine...

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truck is looking good

[joe231]

Thanks!!
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[ksbrktracer]

Boy ......Joe , the truck looks like it is starting to come together , My all time favorite wheel too !!!!!

[joe231]

Thanks Tommy!
She has come a long way....
Now I need to finish up a couple things and get her in suede......
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[Jonboy]

Looks like it was just an excuse to take a picture of Mitch to me.