tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 04:38 PM

hey guys, i wanna get my truck tubbed or mini tubbed before next years race season and see if itll help with my times as im currently saving up for a big ol' motor. If anyone knows how to professionally tub one of our style trucks and have it look good after i would love to get as much info as i can. I have all winter to do this and by no means have the time or money to cut corners and have cheap looking work.

hiway · 11-05-2006, 04:53 PM

From what I've been around the frame can stay the same width. A lot of trucks get the frame boxed in the hanger/shackle area and then remove the spring/hanger/shacker assemblies from the outside of one side to the inside of the other

huh? This keeps the ride/payload the same and you can do the usual C notch if you want it lower. Just add ladder bars and go racing. Double the inner fenders.

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 07:07 PM

i was also thinkging about going this route (bottom pic on page)

http://www.artmorrison.com/2006cat/28.pdf

hiway · 11-05-2006, 07:17 PM

Ahh....I was suggesting the cheap route! Your doing the real deal.

By the way, what I was talking about, you can use your truck rear or a Camaro rear, or even an S10 rear. Preferably the 8.5" one. The wheel back space does the rest. You'll have $4k plus in that settup before even thinking about wheels and tubs! Doing my Malibu...estimates were around $8k for everything.

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 07:18 PM

well like i said, i want profesional no corners cut work....and im willing to pay the price because my new motor im working on will be a punched out BBC with an 8-71 blower pushing hopefully 800+ ponies

hiway · 11-05-2006, 07:25 PM

I admire what your about to do. I hope you post lots of pictures!

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 07:31 PM

well, itll be a while in the making, but im planning on running a full roller motor, with 7:1 slugs, forged crank/rods, AFR aluminum heads, BDS 8-71 blower running i HOPE around 10 lbs of boost.......and before ya ask, yes its gonna be ALL polisheddddddddddddddddd so get out the sunglasses folks, its gonna be a bright shiny underhood!

hiway · 11-05-2006, 07:41 PM

something like this .....but blown?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/75-Ch...QQcmdZViewItem

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 07:46 PM

yeah but bigger, im goin with the 33x21.50 rears or bigger if i can, im also not gonna lay it out so much, i might do a mild 2/4 drop max im afraid if i go more itll mess up the front end after launching and coming down from my wheelie at the track

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 07:50 PM

this is kinda what im goin after....but bigger

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 07:53 PM

something like this truck but newer (engine wise)

**N2TRUX** · 11-05-2006, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProStreet83C10

this is kinda what im goin after....but bigger

If it hooks like that you don't need any more. You get more traction than that it things start to break...$$$$$$$

If your going to back-half it then tubs are a minor concern. Your going to need someone that has the knowledge to get the back half straight and connected properly. If they have that knowledge, they already know how to tub your bed too....

Here's on that belonged to the late Ken Caminiti. It had 700+ hp.....

ProStreet83C10 · 11-05-2006, 09:14 PM

not a bad ride.....when i had the pic of the truck up there, i was talking wheel stand height, not tire size lol

hiway · 11-05-2006, 11:11 PM

Going quick in a truck is such fun! I had a BBC 68 that went 9.9's in a 1000' back around 1990. That was fast for the times and driven daily. Really loved killing the 5.0 mudstain boys! Your about to take an $$$ journey my friend

Lots of PICTURES!

bigblock73 · 11-05-2006, 11:50 PM

Will this help?

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ension/tub.htm

1987 Shortwide · 11-09-2006, 05:19 AM

not a great pic, but all I've got hosted right now...

(Edit) here's a better one...

magnethead · 11-09-2006, 08:51 PM

That's about all I would think it takes as big as the fenders on these trucks are...just hack in half and stick a chunk of sheet metal in the middle and weld it back together.

1987 Shortwide · 11-09-2006, 10:36 PM

They are moved in about an inch farther than the framerails, that way when it goes backhalf 4-link (in about 800 more hp from now) I have more tire room...

ProStreet83C10 · 11-10-2006, 12:10 AM

i like the article......and the idea of adding sheet metal in between the fenders to retain the stock look.

*trkklr77* · 11-10-2006, 12:30 AM

or chop up 4 to make 2 biggins, i wish i had a reason to do this.

11-05-2006, 04:38 PM	#1
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? hey guys, i wanna get my truck tubbed or mini tubbed before next years race season and see if itll help with my times as im currently saving up for a big ol' motor. If anyone knows how to professionally tub one of our style trucks and have it look good after i would love to get as much info as i can. I have all winter to do this and by no means have the time or money to cut corners and have cheap looking work. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? From what I've been around the frame can stay the same width. A lot of trucks get the frame boxed in the hanger/shackle area and then remove the spring/hanger/shacker assemblies from the outside of one side to the inside of the other huh? This keeps the ride/payload the same and you can do the usual C notch if you want it lower. Just add ladder bars and go racing. Double the inner fenders. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 07:07 PM	#3
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? i was also thinkging about going this route (bottom pic on page) http://www.artmorrison.com/2006cat/28.pdf __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 07:17 PM	#4
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? Ahh....I was suggesting the cheap route! Your doing the real deal. By the way, what I was talking about, you can use your truck rear or a Camaro rear, or even an S10 rear. Preferably the 8.5" one. The wheel back space does the rest. You'll have $4k plus in that settup before even thinking about wheels and tubs! Doing my Malibu...estimates were around $8k for everything. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 07:18 PM	#5
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? well like i said, i want profesional no corners cut work....and im willing to pay the price because my new motor im working on will be a punched out BBC with an 8-71 blower pushing hopefully 800+ ponies __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 07:25 PM	#6
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? I admire what your about to do. I hope you post lots of pictures! __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 07:31 PM	#7
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? well, itll be a while in the making, but im planning on running a full roller motor, with 7:1 slugs, forged crank/rods, AFR aluminum heads, BDS 8-71 blower running i HOPE around 10 lbs of boost.......and before ya ask, yes its gonna be ALL polisheddddddddddddddddd so get out the sunglasses folks, its gonna be a bright shiny underhood! __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 07:41 PM	#8
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? something like this .....but blown? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/75-Ch...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 07:46 PM	#9
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? yeah but bigger, im goin with the 33x21.50 rears or bigger if i can, im also not gonna lay it out so much, i might do a mild 2/4 drop max im afraid if i go more itll mess up the front end after launching and coming down from my wheelie at the track __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 07:50 PM	#10
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? this is kinda what im goin after....but bigger Attached Images __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 07:53 PM	#11
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? something like this truck but newer (engine wise) __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 09:14 PM	#13
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? not a bad ride.....when i had the pic of the truck up there, i was talking wheel stand height, not tire size lol __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-05-2006, 11:11 PM	#14
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? Going quick in a truck is such fun! I had a BBC 68 that went 9.9's in a 1000' back around 1990. That was fast for the times and driven daily. Really loved killing the 5.0 mudstain boys! Your about to take an $$$ journey my friend Lots of PICTURES! __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 11:50 PM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? Will this help? http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...ension/tub.htm __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-09-2006, 05:19 AM	#16
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? not a great pic, but all I've got hosted right now... (Edit) here's a better one... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-09-2006, 08:51 PM	#17
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? That's about all I would think it takes as big as the fenders on these trucks are...just hack in half and stick a chunk of sheet metal in the middle and weld it back together.

11-09-2006, 10:36 PM	#18
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? They are moved in about an inch farther than the framerails, that way when it goes backhalf 4-link (in about 800 more hp from now) I have more tire room... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

11-10-2006, 12:10 AM	#19
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? i like the article......and the idea of adding sheet metal in between the fenders to retain the stock look. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

11-10-2006, 12:30 AM	#20
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: tubbing 73-87 short bed truck? or chop up 4 to make 2 biggins, i wish i had a reason to do this. Attached Images Last edited by trkklr77; 11-10-2006 at 12:34 AM.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.