I'm so glad when I see guys doing this correctly with a step cut. The only thing I'd do differently would be putting a radius in those corners. Those corners are the only weak point susceptible to cracks. Nevertheless it's far better than a straight cut 👍
FIRST FOREMOST I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO, THE EXPLANATIONS ARE VITAL AND THE FRAME MARKING FOR THE CUTTING ARE PERFECT! WHEN I DID MINE I DID MAKE A COUPLE CHANGES FROM THE CUTS SHOWN. ON THE TOP SECTION I MOVED THE 6" STAY TO THE FRONT AND CUT OUT THE 14" SECTION TO THE REAR. THEN ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CUT I MOVED THE 6" STAY TO THE REAR AND CUT THE 14" OUT OF THE FRONT PART OF THE FRAME. MY REASONING WAS THAT I WANTED TO KEEP THE ORIGINAL BOLT HOLES FOR THE OLD BED SO I COULD USE THEM FOR THE 6' BED. NOW I DON'T HAVE TO DRILL 2 MORE HOLES IN THE FRAME FOR THE FRONT PART OF THE BED AND I KNOW THAT THE 6' BED WILL BE THE CORRECT DISTANCE FROM THE CAB. ALSO, WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW SMALLER TANK TRY TO USE THE OLD TANK STRAPS. A NEW SET OF STRAPS ARE GREAT BUT THEY DON'T LINE UP WITH THE FRONT HOLES IN THE FRAME FOR THE TANK. THIS PART OF MY PROJECT WAS PROBABLY THE MOST TROUBLE, MOUNTING THE NEW TANK SO IT WOULD BE LEVEL WITH THE TRUCK.
Sure is cheaper than spending $500 for a Brother's kit, that I waited 8 months on and they told me it MAY be December '23 before I get it. Of course I cancelled the order. Holly bought them out and I'm not so sure that was a good thing.
About to shorten my 65. I have a 66 short bed sitting in my shop to use as measurement comparison which is nice. Trying to decide if I buy a kit or just Z cut it like you did under my cab. Seems pretty simple. Btw I think I have the exact same lift as you. Champion TP-9 HD. Curious what’s the biggest vehicle you’ve had on yours. I have a 2004 sierra 1500 crew cab. Heaviest thing I plan to ever put on mine.
I like z cuts better than kits if you do right after you clean up the outside weld and a little paint can't even tell they are cut the kits have lots of bolts in that area you will see.Ive actually picked up a 90s model one ton Crew cab on there and a hummer h2 went up just fine
If you don't mind me asking what is the total length that the frame is supposed to be from the back of the cab to the rear of the frame I recently bought a short bed conversion 78c10 and something seems off. Also the guy tacked up some square tubing were the bed sits on the rear of the frame. About 2 inches tall saying that it needed it to line up the body lines.
Yes they are diffrent length but you can still relocate your bumber brackets and redrill the holes and use the bumber brackets that go to the inside of frame rails and every thing still comes out fine and bolts up
I use a straight edge on top of frame and bottom once together and use floor jacks and make sure that straight edge has no gap at all and you should be fine ive never had a problem doing it this way .
hello everyone! question if anybody know. i got 1985 GMC automatic transmission, original long bed. we cut off 14,' inches, but now its hard to find drive shaft. look like the shaft that I need got be 57 1/2. inches do i did something wrong??
You had me until you said "union fitting or compression fitting" on brakes, dont do that bro, ive seen them fail and fixed too many of them, please just run new brake lines, otherwise amazing work! Cheers
@@darryl163 we don't this video couple yrs old now we cut and reflare the brake lines on all cut downs we do a lot things differently now I would update with new videos but enough guys coping me so we leave something's to guess.
I’ve been waiting for someone who knows what procedure means. Thank you Sir.
This is one of the few videos I have seen that is done correctly and i agree, being a welder and fabricator for over 35 years. 👍👍
I'm so glad when I see guys doing this correctly with a step cut. The only thing I'd do differently would be putting a radius in those corners. Those corners are the only weak point susceptible to cracks. Nevertheless it's far better than a straight cut 👍
I’m glad I found your site, I have been considering this for some time. Very informative and detailed. Much appreciated.
Iam a new subscriber. I'm glad I found you. You do some fantastic work. Thank you for sharing how to cut a frame with us.
Man you sound like a guy I use to work with years ago in California except his name was Stefan & was smart as a key when it came to builds
I like how you constantly express using a competent welder. I have seen some sketchy frame work.
Best video on shortening a long bed the
Right way
About to start mine and by far the best video explaining step by step. Thanks!!!
DID YOU DO THE CUTS?
Thank you for this video very explanatory ,your shop looks organized and clean ,may need to take you my 81 chevy to be shorten!
I took your exact measurements and cut my frame and welded it back together and it turned out perfect thank you for quick easy instructions👍👍
Thanks for the video I’ve been stumped for a while just nervous on where to start the cut after the the cab. Great video!
Looks good. I would love to do one these someday. I am a welder by trade for 26 years. Just subbed and can't wait to see your videos.
Looks like a great job
THANK YOU MY FRIEND Y DID MY TRUCK SHORTBED
Great job ! Just got yourself a new subscriber ! Keep the good videos coming thanks sir
FIRST FOREMOST I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO, THE EXPLANATIONS ARE VITAL AND THE FRAME MARKING FOR THE CUTTING ARE PERFECT!
WHEN I DID MINE I DID MAKE A COUPLE CHANGES FROM THE CUTS SHOWN. ON THE TOP SECTION I MOVED THE 6" STAY TO THE FRONT AND CUT OUT THE 14"
SECTION TO THE REAR. THEN ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CUT I MOVED THE 6" STAY TO THE REAR AND CUT THE 14" OUT OF THE FRONT PART OF THE FRAME.
MY REASONING WAS THAT I WANTED TO KEEP THE ORIGINAL BOLT HOLES FOR THE OLD BED SO I COULD USE THEM FOR THE 6' BED. NOW I DON'T HAVE TO DRILL
2 MORE HOLES IN THE FRAME FOR THE FRONT PART OF THE BED AND I KNOW THAT THE 6' BED WILL BE THE CORRECT DISTANCE FROM THE CAB. ALSO, WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW SMALLER TANK TRY TO USE THE OLD TANK STRAPS. A NEW SET OF STRAPS ARE GREAT BUT THEY DON'T LINE UP WITH THE FRONT HOLES IN THE FRAME FOR THE TANK. THIS PART
OF MY PROJECT WAS PROBABLY THE MOST TROUBLE, MOUNTING THE NEW TANK SO IT WOULD BE LEVEL WITH THE TRUCK.
Sure is cheaper than spending $500 for a Brother's kit, that I waited 8 months on and they told me it MAY be December '23 before I get it. Of course I cancelled the order. Holly bought them out and I'm not so sure that was a good thing.
That shit is getting deep there. You better put your boots on bro.
Nice n helpful video n quality work thanks 🙏💯👍
Thanks for the videos brother!
Excelent Job keep up the good work
Excellent primo congratulations
How much do you charge to cut one down
Excellent job I have 86 I need to do
Super cool video
well done
Do you have to relocate the lift springs!
With an 84 I’m going long bed to short box step side. Does this video still apply. And what do you charge to do the frame (body/engine off already)?
Did you do all the cutting with a sawsaw
The 5 3/4 for the rear you’re measuring from the end towards the front of the frame I assume? Any bump info?
About to shorten my 65. I have a 66 short bed sitting in my shop to use as measurement comparison which is nice. Trying to decide if I buy a kit or just Z cut it like you did under my cab. Seems pretty simple.
Btw I think I have the exact same lift as you. Champion TP-9 HD. Curious what’s the biggest vehicle you’ve had on yours. I have a 2004 sierra 1500 crew cab. Heaviest thing I plan to ever put on mine.
I like z cuts better than kits if you do right after you clean up the outside weld and a little paint can't even tell they are cut the kits have lots of bolts in that area you will see.Ive actually picked up a 90s model one ton Crew cab on there and a hummer h2 went up just fine
If you don't mind me asking what is the total length that the frame is supposed to be from the back of the cab to the rear of the frame I recently bought a short bed conversion 78c10 and something seems off. Also the guy tacked up some square tubing were the bed sits on the rear of the frame. About 2 inches tall saying that it needed it to line up the body lines.
im thinking about doing my 78 C10 (ls Swap) but I thought the leaf springs on a long bed and a short bed are different langhts?
Yes they are diffrent length but you can still relocate your bumber brackets and redrill the holes and use the bumber brackets that go to the inside of frame rails and every thing still comes out fine and bolts up
What about duo tank truck is the steps
Excellent video my friend.. for a ls swap How long the driveshaft need to be? Can you please let me know thanks my brother 😉
also how do you get it lined up and level? level most of all ?
I use a straight edge on top of frame and bottom once together and use floor jacks and make sure that straight edge has no gap at all and you should be fine ive never had a problem doing it this way .
I have a 72 C30 dually. I'm wanting to cut it down and put a step side bed on it. Have you cut down one of these?
I have cut down c20 frames which is pretty much the same thing
Does anyone know if you can fit an 85 frame under a 71 body both longbed
Where are you located
Where are you at in Oklahoma? I’m in Mustang
Sandsprings, Oklahoma
hello everyone! question if anybody know. i got 1985 GMC automatic transmission, original long bed. we cut off 14,' inches, but now its hard to find drive shaft. look like the shaft that I need got be 57 1/2. inches do i did something wrong??
Do you make templates for the 73-87 long to short bed
Good evening Sir, how can I contact you. I have a 84 C10 Long Bed.....to short bed. Thank you Sir
Where you located
I'm thinking about getting a 70 C10 done. How do I contact you?
918-752-5039
Anybody with questions look me up on fb .Coyote customs and metal works my number is on there also thanx.
You had me until you said "union fitting or compression fitting" on brakes, dont do that bro, ive seen them fail and fixed too many of them, please just run new brake lines, otherwise amazing work! Cheers
@@darryl163 we don't this video couple yrs old now we cut and reflare the brake lines on all cut downs we do a lot things differently now I would update with new videos but enough guys coping me so we leave something's to guess.
year away from frame work.. call you then..