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sgaylord · 01-07-2010, 05:50 PM

Looks good. You guys out west are so lucky when it comes to rust. I envy you guys....

**kev2809** · 01-07-2010, 06:14 PM

man that came out flawless...great job man

chevy88 · 01-07-2010, 07:28 PM

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.

**leddzepp** · 01-07-2010, 07:58 PM

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

72Cheyenne454 · 01-07-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy88

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.

The 20" comment on the frame was just a reference point I used. If you look at the pics, there are two factory holes in the frame that are exactly 20" apart. I used these two holes as a reference when I removed 12" of frame from underneath the the cab. Once the 12" has been removed and you slide the frame forward the two holes/scribe lines should be exactly 8" apart.

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.

crites_72 · 01-17-2010, 08:49 PM

On the bed how much do u take out?

**Hart_Rod** · 01-17-2010, 09:23 PM

Great photos! Can't wait to see it all back together.

nuke1 · 01-18-2010, 12:24 AM

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.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-18-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crites_72

On the bed how much do u take out?

20" in total, 8" off the back and 12" up front.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-18-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

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.

Yeah, I went back and forth for months trying to decide whether or not I was going to cut it up. Finally decided...

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.

CheyenneShop · 01-19-2010, 12:06 AM

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.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-19-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

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.

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.

CheyenneShop · 01-19-2010, 12:51 PM

WOW! You like your stuff clean - I like!

Man I remember when "Midnight Blue" was the rage.

What happened to her?

72Cheyenne454 · 01-19-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

WOW! You like your stuff clean - I like!

Man I remember when "Midnight Blue" was the rage.

What happened to her?

I sold the truck a few years back to help fund a house remodel. Also needed to open up the garage for a new project.

CheyenneShop · 01-19-2010, 01:03 PM

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.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-19-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

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.

Nice work on your shorty conversion. I love seeing nice, clean black painted frames. It's time to get re-motivated... finish her up.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-19-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 72cheyenne454

nice work on your shorty conversion. I love seeing nice, clean black painted frames. It's time to get re-motivated... Finish her up.

Git R Done!!

race-n-jason · 01-20-2010, 04:13 PM

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

**kev2809** · 01-20-2010, 04:14 PM

^^^ thats what i was wondering...those cuts look perfect!

72Cheyenne454 · 01-20-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by race-n-jason

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

I used my 4" Makita angle grinder with a 1/16" thick cut off wheel. I scribed the frame at 45 degress and then layed tape right on the scribe line. Once the tape was in place, I used the Makita to cut the tape edge/scribe line.

Thanks for for looking and I appreciate everyone's feedback/comments.

crites_72 · 01-20-2010, 09:51 PM

did you use the same thing to cut the bed?

tim23mn · 01-21-2010, 11:37 AM

Build is looking awesome. Thanks for all the info. Plus, you're old 4x4 was a beautiful truck.

72Cheyenne454 · 01-21-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by crites_72

did you use the same thing to cut the bed?

Yes, I used the same set up.

eagleuh1 · 01-21-2010, 09:57 PM

Beautiful work, wish I had them fab skills, and courage to cut up such a nice truck too!

72Cheyenne454 · 01-23-2010, 10:51 PM

Well, I made some progress today - finally. I made up some fish plates and got the frame all welded up.

01-07-2010, 05:50 PM	#26
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Looks good. You guys out west are so lucky when it comes to rust. I envy you guys.... __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

01-07-2010, 06:14 PM	#27
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion man that came out flawless...great job man __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-07-2010, 07:28 PM	#28
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	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. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 01-07-2010 at 07:29 PM.

01-07-2010, 07:58 PM	#29
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,987	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 __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

01-17-2010, 08:49 PM	#31
crites_72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mtn. Grove Mo. Posts: 155	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion On the bed how much do u take out? __________________ DJ

01-17-2010, 09:23 PM	#32
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,831	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Great photos! Can't wait to see it all back together. __________________ 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

01-18-2010, 12:24 AM	#33
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	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. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-19-2010, 12:06 AM	#36
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	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. __________________ 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, 12:51 PM	#38
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion WOW! You like your stuff clean - I like! Man I remember when "Midnight Blue" was the rage. What happened to her? __________________ 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, 01:03 PM	#40
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	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. __________________ 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

01-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#43
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	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 __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

01-20-2010, 04:14 PM	#44
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion ^^^ thats what i was wondering...those cuts look perfect! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-20-2010, 09:51 PM	#46
crites_72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mtn. Grove Mo. Posts: 155	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion did you use the same thing to cut the bed? __________________ DJ

01-21-2010, 11:37 AM	#47
tim23mn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (now Korea til April) Posts: 73	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion Build is looking awesome. Thanks for all the info. Plus, you're old 4x4 was a beautiful truck.

01-21-2010, 09:57 PM	#49
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 1972 GMC Shorty Conversion 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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