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**kitsbeach** · 05-25-2015, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 65standard

The falling body line is not an issue since I removed the 12" at the very front and the 8" as close as I could at the rear. There is less than an inch to make the transition of the falling line. It faded away as the two parts were aligned back up.

Taking the cut out of the middle of the bedside like others you can see an interruption in the flow of that falling body line. Not in my case. I'll take a close up side rear shot to show you the flowing body line.

It is easy to work that last inch of body line the perfectly match the whole bed side.

I also finished up the left side marker light.

The falling body line is the part I am curious about.

Is this something a qualified body man would find easy.? Do you guys just bang it in line with a hammer and dolly of some sort.?

I'm planning on doing the frame cutting myself and to get a mobile welder to come by and weld my frame. And I'm looking for a bodyman to do the bedsides for me. So I'm just learning how it is done so I can find someone that knows what they are doing.

Really nice work here by the way.

swamp rat · 05-26-2015, 12:42 AM

Ok I'll be brave and ask, what exactly is a falling body line anyway, is this where the body protrudes outward about 4" below the top of the bed rails?

no1udknow · 05-26-2015, 09:10 AM

I think it looks nice. When I did mine, I was concerned about the falling body line also (Swamp Rat, if you look at the upper body line on the bed it actually tapers down at the rear) but after reading one of the other tutorials, I did the screwdriver trick of prying the bed out a little to match the seams, it worked perfectly and you can't tell there was a difference in the drop since the outer skin is so flexible.

Baddflash · 05-26-2015, 11:23 AM

Amazing work, certainly an inspiration to the rest of us. Thanks for sharing.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 05-26-2015, 09:15 PM

Great work on the side markers and the bed over all! How's your COE project going anyway?

soundqdoug · 05-26-2015, 10:51 PM

Insane skill!

cheyenne shortstep · 05-27-2015, 12:12 AM

I knew there had to be a different method than the traditional cut, butt and weld. I have a SWB box that has the most trashed bedsides you've ever seen and a pair of LWB sides that are near perfect I'm gonna give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

swamp rat · 05-27-2015, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by no1udknow

I think it looks nice. When I did mine, I was concerned about the falling body line also (Swamp Rat, if you look at the upper body line on the bed it actually tapers down at the rear) but after reading one of the other tutorials, I did the screwdriver trick of prying the bed out a little to match the seams, it worked perfectly and you can't tell there was a difference in the drop since the outer skin is so flexible.

Got it Thanks!

**lolife99** · 06-14-2015, 12:24 AM

Anything new?
Bumping this thread to the top,...

franken · 06-14-2015, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Ok I'll be brave and ask, what exactly is a falling body line anyway, is this where the body protrudes outward about 4" below the top of the bed rails?

A bit late, but...
If you look at the bedside in the last pic above, note that the horizontal bodyline isn't parallel with the the top of the bed, but falling (quote) at the rear.

Great thread. If the OP wants to drop by N. TX and do my rockers and cab corners, I'm all ears

OldCreek · 06-14-2015, 02:32 AM

WTF?!

I'm always amazed when I log into this site!!!

Sqznby · 06-14-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 65standard

Touched it up and the color is a good match, but I have to work on it some more to blend it better. Not my field of expertise but I'll try.

Basically it is done. I saved over 26 feet of weld and retained 95% of the original paint. It may not be better, but it is a different way to do your long wheel base to short wheel base conversion.

That looks incredible. Amazing job.
Any new updates?

65standard · 06-14-2015, 06:44 PM

I've changed out the dash harness, turn signal switch, and fixed the messed up heater system. I'm just waiting on a new cigarette lighter, drive shaft support bearing, and back up light switch. Then everything will be working 100% and ready for the state police to inspect it.

Oh, and I changed out the gold bow ties on the caps to blue Boeing ties. I wanted the caps more period correct.

65standard · 06-14-2015, 08:07 PM

December 26, 2014

June 14, 2015

**jamie72** · 06-14-2015, 08:26 PM

amazing work..

Sqznby · 06-14-2015, 08:31 PM

Seriously, awesome work.
Great before and after shot to.

sourkraut · 06-14-2015, 10:08 PM

awesome fab skills!

tommys72 · 06-14-2015, 11:32 PM

Before and after shots are amazing! Great work Tony

72kool · 06-15-2015, 10:41 AM

looks great! I really wish you could do mine next!

tim's68gmc · 06-17-2015, 12:30 PM

Great job on shorting the bed. The side marker mold wow!

check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659403

mcbassin · 06-17-2015, 04:45 PM

Awesome metal work! I always wondered if it was possible to do that type of cut at the front

JHT67 · 06-17-2015, 04:55 PM

Love the before and afters. The first pic the trees are bare and there's dead leaves and twigs all over the driveway, and then the second BAM! leaves on the trees and nice green grass.

In all seriousness; what a fun build to watch.

my67chevytruck · 10-22-2015, 02:13 PM

very nice, thanks for documenting your steps...

deejaaa1 · 10-22-2015, 03:52 PM

beautiful and seamless work. I plan on making a die myself for other projects.

**72 tigger** · 10-22-2015, 10:12 PM

Did you get things worked out at the BMV?

05-26-2015, 12:42 AM	#227
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Ok I'll be brave and ask, what exactly is a falling body line anyway, is this where the body protrudes outward about 4" below the top of the bed rails? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-26-2015, 09:10 AM	#228
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion I think it looks nice. When I did mine, I was concerned about the falling body line also (Swamp Rat, if you look at the upper body line on the bed it actually tapers down at the rear) but after reading one of the other tutorials, I did the screwdriver trick of prying the bed out a little to match the seams, it worked perfectly and you can't tell there was a difference in the drop since the outer skin is so flexible. __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

05-26-2015, 11:23 AM	#229
Baddflash Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada Posts: 103	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Amazing work, certainly an inspiration to the rest of us. Thanks for sharing. Posted via Mobile Device

05-26-2015, 09:15 PM	#230
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Great work on the side markers and the bed over all! How's your COE project going anyway? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-26-2015, 10:51 PM	#231
soundqdoug Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 114	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Insane skill!

05-27-2015, 12:12 AM	#232
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion I knew there had to be a different method than the traditional cut, butt and weld. I have a SWB box that has the most trashed bedsides you've ever seen and a pair of LWB sides that are near perfect I'm gonna give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

06-14-2015, 12:24 AM	#234
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Anything new? Bumping this thread to the top,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-14-2015, 02:32 AM	#236
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion WTF?! I'm always amazed when I log into this site!!! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

06-14-2015, 06:44 PM	#238
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion I've changed out the dash harness, turn signal switch, and fixed the messed up heater system. I'm just waiting on a new cigarette lighter, drive shaft support bearing, and back up light switch. Then everything will be working 100% and ready for the state police to inspect it. Oh, and I changed out the gold bow ties on the caps to blue Boeing ties. I wanted the caps more period correct. __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker Last edited by 65standard; 06-14-2015 at 06:59 PM.

06-14-2015, 08:07 PM	#239
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion December 26, 2014 June 14, 2015 __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

06-14-2015, 08:26 PM	#240
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,840	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion amazing work.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

06-14-2015, 08:31 PM	#241
Sqznby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 54	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Seriously, awesome work. Great before and after shot to.

06-14-2015, 10:08 PM	#242
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion awesome fab skills! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

06-14-2015, 11:32 PM	#243
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Before and after shots are amazing! Great work Tony __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

06-15-2015, 10:41 AM	#244
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion looks great! I really wish you could do mine next!



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06-17-2015, 12:30 PM	#245
tim's68gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: tacoma Posts: 247	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Great job on shorting the bed. The side marker mold wow! check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659403 __________________ vehicle's I own 1968 gmc 3/4 ton camper special 1972 gmc jimmy 1972 Chevrolet nova 1947 ford 1.5 ton dully 1997 f-350 1 ton 2007 Chrysler 300 with hemi

06-17-2015, 04:45 PM	#246
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Awesome metal work! I always wondered if it was possible to do that type of cut at the front __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-17-2015, 04:55 PM	#247
JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Love the before and afters. The first pic the trees are bare and there's dead leaves and twigs all over the driveway, and then the second BAM! leaves on the trees and nice green grass. In all seriousness; what a fun build to watch. __________________ Going through life's daily grind, I can feel the effects of this physical body's fleeting days, But with a young spirit I look toward a brighter day, knowing that in the eyes of eternity, I am but a babe in the arms of my Lord.........

10-22-2015, 02:13 PM	#248
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion very nice, thanks for documenting your steps... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-22-2015, 10:12 PM	#250
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: A different approach to a LWB to SWB conversion Did you get things worked out at the BMV?

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