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Raider Rudy · 02-23-2015, 11:53 PM

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All welded together with the bed on, it is now a short bed step side. I'm a proud papa

C/10 King · 02-24-2015, 01:07 PM

I like it!!!! Do the wipers work?

Raider Rudy · 03-01-2015, 03:46 PM

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Here she is! I drove her on the street yesterday, went around the block. She drove great but still needs alot of work.

swamp rat · 03-02-2015, 02:29 AM

Much better! did you find a short driveline or are you gonna have yours cut down?

Raider Rudy · 03-02-2015, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Much better! did you find a short driveline or are you gonna have yours cut down?

Thanks! I have connections with an auto distmantler. I checked through their entire stock of drivelines until I found the exact one I needed. I just had to change slip yokes & buy some combo ujoints. It amounted to about 60 bucks.

**argonaut** · 03-02-2015, 03:12 AM

Hey! Change those rear reflectors to match the front. Or vice versa. Its triggering my OCD!

Raider Rudy · 03-04-2015, 07:29 PM

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I took my truck for a short drive on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. She was running great until it stalled like it was out of gas. I put some gas in it but it ran like it had a clogged fuel filter. Sure enough, when I pulled out the filter it was completely clogged with what looked like pancake mix.

Elliot949 · 03-04-2015, 07:41 PM

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Getting everything meticulously prepped for the transformation

A suggestion for you... you need to weld some support plates where you cut and welded the frame together... with the way it is cut that is a MAJOR weak point and a few good bumps can/will cause that part of the frame to fail... just weld a 4"x12" 1/4" thick steel plate to the inside of the frame rail with 6" each side of the splice... Just a voice of experience... Dan

**argonaut** · 03-04-2015, 09:13 PM

Dan, Have you had one fail this way before?

Elliot949 · 03-04-2015, 09:18 PM

I personally have not... I know of 2 that have partially failed and we're caught prior to complete... I just want to help a forum member not to have anything happen that may cause severe problems by taking A few minutes and a few materials to protect themselves.. that's all...

**argonaut** · 03-04-2015, 09:25 PM

If I do put doubler plates on it would be on the flanges not the web. The flanges carry all the tension and compression load.

Elliot949 · 03-04-2015, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

If I do put doubler plates on it would be on the flanges not the web. The flanges carry all the tension and compression load.

Well while that sound right in therory. The vertical stress is the issue... It is your truck, do what you want or don't do anything... It is always your truck and your choice... truck looks really kewl though..

**argonaut** · 03-04-2015, 10:07 PM

I welcome all engineering insight. I just want the owner to be happy and feel safe!

Raider Rudy · 03-04-2015, 11:27 PM

Hey you guys, all I care about is looks!

Just kiddin! Thanks for the suggestions Dan and the compliment, that's why I joined forum. Stay tuned.

swamp rat · 03-05-2015, 02:21 AM

I have seen a number of shortened trucks where the builder welded in a diamond plate like Elliot949 has mentioned, it seems to be the most widely accepted method of reinforcing the frame. if you did a search on key words like LWB to SWB or frame shortening you will probably find a number of threads where people have done this, also fyi there is a thread posted in the faq's section showing how this mod is done as well.

EDIT, i have seen one other method where one of the parts vendors makes a chanel that slips inside the frame rail too.

I have the same plan in mind for my 67 when i get started on it, including the stepside bed. I think your truck is looking great!

FRANKENSTEINC10 · 03-05-2015, 07:18 AM

I love the direction with the step side. Always been a fan of bring just a little different.

C/10 King · 03-05-2015, 11:55 AM

Julius, you and Beeper got me motivated to cut down my black 68'!!!!! but, I have to go fleetside!

Raider Rudy · 03-05-2015, 12:19 PM

Thank you Swamp Rat & FrankensteinC10! You guys are like a shot of adrenalin. I appreciate the input and the interest. My son Jason (Argonaught) keeps me motivated with his impressive knowledge & abilities. I will keep this thread going.

Raider Rudy · 03-05-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Julius, you and Beeper got me motivated to cut down my black 68'!!!!! but, I have to go fleetside!

Are you over your 68! It didn't take you very long!

Raider Rudy · 03-09-2015, 04:35 PM

Registered my truck last Friday. It was on a non operation so there were no issues & took about 10 minutes at AAA. I still have lots to do before I start driving it around regularly though. But at least now I can show it to the guys at the parts store down the street.

Raider Rudy · 03-09-2015, 10:59 PM

My replacement intermediate parking brake cable came in today so I hooked it up. It was pretty simple so now I don't have to carry around a 4x4 anymore.

**68bowtie** · 03-10-2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Well while that sound right in therory. The vertical stress is the issue... It is your truck, do what you want or don't do anything... It is always your truck and your choice... truck looks really kewl though..

i'm a civil engineer, and strengthening the web never made sense to me. as argonaut said the flanges take all the tension (primarily the bottom in this case). but i don't pretend to know everything, there's probably a reason why everyone goes for the web (hopefully not just to hide the conversion

).

in any case, truck is looking good!

Raider Rudy · 03-11-2015, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

i'm a civil engineer, and strengthening the web never made sense to me. as argonaut said the flanges take all the tension (primarily the bottom in this case). but i don't pretend to know everything, there's probably a reason why everyone goes for the web (hopefully not just to hide the conversion

).

in any case, truck is looking good!

Thanks for the compliment 68bowtie! Glad to get another engineers oplnion to go along with my son Argonauts. Im just a dumb retired cop so I let him make all the descisions,

C/10 King · 03-11-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

i'm a civil engineer, and strengthening the web never made sense to me. as argonaut said the flanges take all the tension (primarily the bottom in this case). but i don't pretend to know everything, there's probably a reason why everyone goes for the web (hopefully not just to hide the conversion

).

in any case, truck is looking good!

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Originally Posted by Raider Rudy

Thanks for the compliment 68bowtie! Glad to get another engineers oplnion to go along with my son Argonauts. Im just a dumb retired cop so I let him make all the descisions,

You guys need to go rescue Louie's 68' before it's too late.

**argonaut** · 03-11-2015, 12:01 PM

Sure, we can keep it down at my house... *wink, wink*

02-23-2015, 11:53 PM	#26
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed All welded together with the bed on, it is now a short bed step side. I'm a proud papa __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

02-24-2015, 01:07 PM	#27
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed I like it!!!! Do the wipers work? __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-01-2015, 03:46 PM	#28
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Here she is! I drove her on the street yesterday, went around the block. She drove great but still needs alot of work. __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

03-02-2015, 02:29 AM	#29
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Much better! did you find a short driveline or are you gonna have yours cut down? __________________ 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

03-02-2015, 03:12 AM	#31
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Hey! Change those rear reflectors to match the front. Or vice versa. Its triggering my OCD! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-04-2015, 07:29 PM	#32
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed I took my truck for a short drive on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. She was running great until it stalled like it was out of gas. I put some gas in it but it ran like it had a clogged fuel filter. Sure enough, when I pulled out the filter it was completely clogged with what looked like pancake mix. __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

03-04-2015, 09:13 PM	#34
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Dan, Have you had one fail this way before? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-04-2015, 09:18 PM	#35
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed I personally have not... I know of 2 that have partially failed and we're caught prior to complete... I just want to help a forum member not to have anything happen that may cause severe problems by taking A few minutes and a few materials to protect themselves.. that's all... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

03-04-2015, 09:25 PM	#36
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed If I do put doubler plates on it would be on the flanges not the web. The flanges carry all the tension and compression load. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-04-2015, 10:07 PM	#38
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed I welcome all engineering insight. I just want the owner to be happy and feel safe! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-04-2015, 11:27 PM	#39
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Hey you guys, all I care about is looks! Just kiddin! Thanks for the suggestions Dan and the compliment, that's why I joined forum. Stay tuned. __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

03-05-2015, 02:21 AM	#40
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed I have seen a number of shortened trucks where the builder welded in a diamond plate like Elliot949 has mentioned, it seems to be the most widely accepted method of reinforcing the frame. if you did a search on key words like LWB to SWB or frame shortening you will probably find a number of threads where people have done this, also fyi there is a thread posted in the faq's section showing how this mod is done as well. EDIT, i have seen one other method where one of the parts vendors makes a chanel that slips inside the frame rail too. I have the same plan in mind for my 67 when i get started on it, including the stepside bed. I think your truck is looking great! __________________ 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

03-05-2015, 07:18 AM	#41
FRANKENSTEINC10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 268	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed I love the direction with the step side. Always been a fan of bring just a little different.

03-05-2015, 11:55 AM	#42
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Julius, you and Beeper got me motivated to cut down my black 68'!!!!! but, I have to go fleetside! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-05-2015, 12:19 PM	#43
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Thank you Swamp Rat & FrankensteinC10! You guys are like a shot of adrenalin. I appreciate the input and the interest. My son Jason (Argonaught) keeps me motivated with his impressive knowledge & abilities. I will keep this thread going. __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab



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03-09-2015, 04:35 PM	#45
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Registered my truck last Friday. It was on a non operation so there were no issues & took about 10 minutes at AAA. I still have lots to do before I start driving it around regularly though. But at least now I can show it to the guys at the parts store down the street. __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

03-09-2015, 10:59 PM	#46
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed My replacement intermediate parking brake cable came in today so I hooked it up. It was pretty simple so now I don't have to carry around a 4x4 anymore. __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

03-11-2015, 12:01 PM	#50
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: My new mistress! 68 GMC longbed Sure, we can keep it down at my house... wink, wink __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

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