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OJOE · 03-29-2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooKLyn

how come u didnt use the front bed mounts and hack the rest of the frame off?

sorry but i dont understand the question.

BrooKLyn · 03-29-2008, 08:02 AM

let me see how to explain basicly move the bed forward use the front bolts. Then cut the frame off that hangs out the back. Move the spring hangers n shackles forward.. just a way i seen some one do a truck.

im picking up a free 82 crew cab tommorrow and im going to short bed just for the f**k of it and i think im going to go ur way since u dont really have to do any hard labor..

sweet job..

BrooKLyn · 03-29-2008, 09:27 PM

ok heres my next question..
shortbed c10.. are the all (73-87)frames the same?

OJOE · 03-30-2008, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooKLyn

let me see how to explain basicly move the bed forward use the front bolts. Then cut the frame off that hangs out the back. Move the spring hangers n shackles forward.. just a way i seen some one do a truck.

im picking up a free 82 crew cab tommorrow and im going to short bed just for the f**k of it and i think im going to go ur way since u dont really have to do any hard labor..

sweet job..

this wont work

OJOE · 03-30-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooKLyn

ok heres my next question..
shortbed c10.. are the all (73-87)frames the same?

in 2 wd, yes

bcubed · 04-09-2008, 07:40 PM

Wow, looks like I should have been coming over more often, it's come a long ways .. been working on a project of my own though that I've needed for a while

OJOE · 04-11-2008, 03:58 AM

nice! i know you are glad to have that. lt looks good.
come on over this weekend.
i just came in, mike and i have been working on mounting the blazer gas tank. we got it done, just have to take it out and paint all of the brackets.
also got the dakota gauges in,front driveshaft in, shifter hooked up and p/s finished.
i got the a/c relocation kit from street and performance, did not know it was going to be polished alum including compressor. i am now bead blasting it all and going to spray clear so it will match the stock brackets.
i am now waiting on wiring harness and ecm from speartech and fuel lines from fueltech.
maybe i can get some more done this weekend

bcubed · 04-11-2008, 04:00 AM

Getting mine ready for a show in Millbrook Saturday .. ya'll oughta at least ride out for lunch ...

Maybe I can make it over Sunday to check it out.

bigblock73 · 04-11-2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrooKLyn

ok heres my next question..
shortbed c10.. are the all (73-87)frames the same?

There are slight differences (trans crossmember for one), but essentially the same.

wicked_sky_gazer · 04-11-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

There are slight differences (trans crossmember for one), but essentially the same.

Are the bed and cab mount locations the same? I got a rollin chassis for a steal. Friend I got it off of said he was PRETTY sure it was an '80, but could be a '78 or '79, the truck its goin under is an '81.

djracer · 04-12-2008, 05:33 AM

it should be fine!

C10 the GEM · 04-12-2008, 11:04 PM

what paint did you use to paint your frame?

OJOE · 04-14-2008, 02:23 PM

just plain old black enamel

onetonk5 · 04-17-2008, 06:04 AM

What pattern did you use to paint your frame?

toomanytoyz · 05-01-2008, 09:03 AM

ttt

What did u have to change out in the Front end for the conversion to 5 lug?

Rick

kevinr1970 · 05-01-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetonk5

What pattern did you use to paint your frame?

I don't understand this question?

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

ttt

What did u have to change out in the Front end for the conversion to 5 lug?

Rick

I believe he said spindles/brakes and the "A-arms". The ball joints on the 1-tons are different. This might have been in the headliner thread though?

toomanytoyz · 05-01-2008, 05:29 PM

You are Right, I found it in the Headliner Thread, Changed the a-arms & spindles.......

Thanks for the Help, Rick

OJOE · 05-02-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

You are Right, I found it in the Headliner Thread, Changed the a-arms & spindles.......

Thanks for the Help, Rick

dats rite lol, thanks joe

OJOE · 05-02-2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetonk5

What pattern did you use to paint your frame?

hey mark, i used the 36.5 angle cross/22% side stroke pattern. = pint top and a large bucket of paint. sorry guys inside joke

mike nutt · 05-12-2008, 12:28 AM

here's a few pics of the latest progress. the tank is mounted and fuel lines plumbed up . joe got the wirng harness and computer back and started the wiring. well here's the pics.

toomanytoyz · 05-12-2008, 12:39 AM

Thanks for the Update, That is Going to Make one Sweet Daily Driver, We owe you Guy's a Debt of Gratitude for Documenting the Build for us to Enjoy & for some to Copy...............

Thank You Both, Rick

bcubed · 05-13-2008, 05:48 PM

Wow, looks good .. if it wasn't for me working on my garage about every weekend, I'd make a trip over ... you guys going to the tractor show this weekend?

**Hart_Rod** · 05-13-2008, 06:11 PM

The truck is looking great Joe. Have you started installing the Speartech harness yet? Did you have them pull the cruise control wire for you? Can't wait to see it on the road.

R/

OJOE · 05-14-2008, 03:21 AM

[QUOTE=Hart_Rod;2720023]The truck is looking great Joe. Have you started installing the Speartech harness yet? Did you have them pull the cruise control wire for you? Can't wait to see it on the road.

yes, i do have the engine harness installed on the last pic, i have been working on my old harness cutting out every thing i don't need (which is a lot) and yes speartech did leave me 4or5 wires for my cruise, they will tie into my old gm stalk controll. also my pcm and drive by wire controll box will be under dash

HanSoloWS6 · 05-14-2008, 05:15 AM

Threads like this make me want to tear my truck down right now lol. Too bad I need to be able to drive it for a little while longer lol.

03-29-2008, 08:02 AM	#52
BrooKLyn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 103	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build let me see how to explain basicly move the bed forward use the front bolts. Then cut the frame off that hangs out the back. Move the spring hangers n shackles forward.. just a way i seen some one do a truck. im picking up a free 82 crew cab tommorrow and im going to short bed just for the f**k of it and i think im going to go ur way since u dont really have to do any hard labor.. sweet job..

03-29-2008, 09:27 PM	#53
BrooKLyn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 103	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build ok heres my next question.. shortbed c10.. are the all (73-87)frames the same?

04-09-2008, 07:40 PM	#56
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Wow, looks like I should have been coming over more often, it's come a long ways .. been working on a project of my own though that I've needed for a while __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

04-11-2008, 03:58 AM	#57
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build nice! i know you are glad to have that. lt looks good. come on over this weekend. i just came in, mike and i have been working on mounting the blazer gas tank. we got it done, just have to take it out and paint all of the brackets. also got the dakota gauges in,front driveshaft in, shifter hooked up and p/s finished. i got the a/c relocation kit from street and performance, did not know it was going to be polished alum including compressor. i am now bead blasting it all and going to spray clear so it will match the stock brackets. i am now waiting on wiring harness and ecm from speartech and fuel lines from fueltech. maybe i can get some more done this weekend __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

04-11-2008, 04:00 AM	#58
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Getting mine ready for a show in Millbrook Saturday .. ya'll oughta at least ride out for lunch ... Maybe I can make it over Sunday to check it out. __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

04-12-2008, 05:33 AM	#61
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build it should be fine! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

04-12-2008, 11:04 PM	#62
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build what paint did you use to paint your frame?

04-14-2008, 02:23 PM	#63
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build just plain old black enamel __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

04-17-2008, 06:04 AM	#64
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build What pattern did you use to paint your frame? __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

05-01-2008, 09:03 AM	#65
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build ttt What did u have to change out in the Front end for the conversion to 5 lug? Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

05-01-2008, 05:29 PM	#67
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build You are Right, I found it in the Headliner Thread, Changed the a-arms & spindles....... Thanks for the Help, Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

05-12-2008, 12:28 AM	#70
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's a few pics of the latest progress. the tank is mounted and fuel lines plumbed up . joe got the wirng harness and computer back and started the wiring. well here's the pics. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.

05-12-2008, 12:39 AM	#71
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Thanks for the Update, That is Going to Make one Sweet Daily Driver, We owe you Guy's a Debt of Gratitude for Documenting the Build for us to Enjoy & for some to Copy............... Thank You Both, Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

05-13-2008, 05:48 PM	#72
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Wow, looks good .. if it wasn't for me working on my garage about every weekend, I'd make a trip over ... you guys going to the tractor show this weekend? __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

05-13-2008, 06:11 PM	#73
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build The truck is looking great Joe. Have you started installing the Speartech harness yet? Did you have them pull the cruise control wire for you? Can't wait to see it on the road. R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3



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05-14-2008, 03:21 AM	#74
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build [QUOTE=Hart_Rod;2720023]The truck is looking great Joe. Have you started installing the Speartech harness yet? Did you have them pull the cruise control wire for you? Can't wait to see it on the road. yes, i do have the engine harness installed on the last pic, i have been working on my old harness cutting out every thing i don't need (which is a lot) and yes speartech did leave me 4or5 wires for my cruise, they will tie into my old gm stalk controll. also my pcm and drive by wire controll box will be under dash __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

05-14-2008, 05:15 AM	#75
HanSoloWS6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 122	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Threads like this make me want to tear my truck down right now lol. Too bad I need to be able to drive it for a little while longer lol. __________________ "Locomotion" - 1982 C10 LWB 6.2 to 6.5 HUMVEE non turbo swap complete Pop's Garage Photography - Dayton, Ohio My Truck Build Page

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