Long Bed to Short Bed Conversion WITHOUT any Welding! - 71 LS Powered C10 is Now a Shorty

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @ANOCKS
    @ANOCKS 4 года назад +3

    Short bed conversion kit? We don't need no stinkin short bed conversion kit! Great job Dan and great video. You made it look almost easy.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      haha thanks buddy!

    • @gerardolopez5875
      @gerardolopez5875 5 месяцев назад

      @@DDSpeedShop@ will same procedure work on a 77 c10???

  • @michaelthomas1343
    @michaelthomas1343 4 года назад +1

    Awesome job! You just set the new standard for shortening these old trucks. Stronger, easier, faster, and safer. Thanks for sharing.

  • @michaelray3708
    @michaelray3708 4 года назад +3

    I love how you are not afraid to try anything on your cars. You do a great job with not a lot of money in your projects.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +2

      haha yup, its only a car it can all be fixed

  • @MikeyMack303
    @MikeyMack303 4 года назад +2

    At first I wasn't keen on the idea of making it a short bed. But now, after seeing what you did, and how you did it, I have to agree that it worked out well! Great work, as always, Dan!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah i really like how it worked out

  • @alexfraser8186
    @alexfraser8186 4 года назад +1

    I really like your attitude nothing is a big deal just do it and get it done great videos keep up the great work

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      just keep moving forward, eventually its done haha

  • @russupsidedowntopbottom955
    @russupsidedowntopbottom955 Год назад

    hey Dan current viewer here... this old vid just popped up on my feed and i had not seen this episode yet so here i am. Ya come a long way bud👍

  • @mikedison1149
    @mikedison1149 4 года назад

    I have a 1971 factory made short wheel base step side I need to get rolling again thanks for the inspiration to get me going toward getting mine back on the road mine has been converted to a granny 4 speed on the floor I've had this truck since 1991. Handed down from my dad who purchased it brand new in 1971 thanks for your show
    ✌😎👍

  • @01AceAlpha
    @01AceAlpha 4 года назад

    One of, if not the best channel to show how to do things to save major cash on projects!

  • @robbiejones4933
    @robbiejones4933 4 года назад +1

    Got the Chevette fired up sounds sweet waiting on driveshaft and spool then it will be time to work out the bugs then burn them down I can already hear the tires begging for mercy looking forward to learning a new way to shorten a long bed thanks for taking the time. To show how it's done

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      Hell ya! Thanks for watching man

    • @robbiejones4933
      @robbiejones4933 4 года назад

      @@DDSpeedShop thanks for creating good content helped alot with my ls swap.

  • @johnhansen4550
    @johnhansen4550 4 года назад +1

    Love it! do it on the cheap....you are fortunate to have a dad that works with you on these projects...

  • @billnlori3149
    @billnlori3149 4 года назад +1

    Much better!! Looks great. This is how we change wheel base on semi trucks all the time, the straight frame makes it a bit easier but it works mint!!

  • @davidparker8189
    @davidparker8189 4 года назад

    Well done sir.... your "get it done" outlook on things is top shelf.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      oya i like to finish stuff up

  • @Cheez1979
    @Cheez1979 3 года назад +2

    What do u do for a living bro ? You got mad skills. And your turn around time is crazy for a one man show.

  • @1928ModelA1931
    @1928ModelA1931 4 года назад +2

    I impressed with your shortening approach. I worked for a few years way back for a Vancouver area vintage and rod parts supplier. So many times I was told by customers who I would have described as novices that they were about to cut a frame to shorten or clip their project. Sometimes it made me wonder if I should share the road with them. So many advice discussions I (we) had with customers where we provided them with a reference to a builder who was not only qualified to splice a frame but could also provide a provincial inspection sticker. So many times we heard “the brother-in-law can weld”! This is a safe a simply solution that I don’t recall seeing done. Better than a ‘55 F-100 I recall coming into the lot one Saturday tracking like a German Shepard with bad hips.

  • @chevrolet355
    @chevrolet355 4 года назад +3

    Awesome video bud. I got a 56 chevy swb stepside truck I'm building and its sitting on a 79 c10 frame that I did. The c10s wheelbase is 3 inches longer, so I'm thinking of doing this to get rid of the big gap between the cab and the bed

    • @closetpicker
      @closetpicker 4 года назад +2

      For just 3 inches, consider having a spring shop make some custom springs with the center bolt moved ahead 3 inches.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      yeah anything is possible man

    • @chevrolet355
      @chevrolet355 4 года назад

      @@closetpicker I never thought about that. It would probably just be easier to move the shackles up anyways just because if I need to replace them or something

  • @hudsonhawk0016
    @hudsonhawk0016 4 года назад

    I never would have thought about doing it this way. I have seen military 2 1/2 trucks bobbed this way but never on a pickup. It makes you take a second look at the plentiful long beds for sale for a short bed project. Great job and I'm subscribed.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      awesome! thanks for the support

  • @RussZHC
    @RussZHC 4 года назад +4

    Don't toss the left-over leaf springs, they make great tools.
    Depending on how thick they are if you grind down an end slightly and heat and fold over the other end so you can strike it more easily, they fit things like drip rails and quite a few different flanges (doors, sills and such). Long sections make great relatively shallow curves for hammer forming sheet over (and can leave a nice slightly rolled or rounded edge rather than really sharp 90).

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      ooo good call! ill kep em around

  • @newporg6887
    @newporg6887 4 года назад

    I did this same thing to a 2008 international Durastar 4300, it was an interesting job to do. I had to move the axle up, cut 28 inches out of the frame. It had me scratching my head a couple times... but I pulled it off. I got a Good Job from my boss.
    Your video and audio is pretty good, I'll smash that sub button.. looking forward to seeing how this build turns out.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      awesome! thanks for the support buddy

  • @jeffseidel4249
    @jeffseidel4249 4 года назад +9

    Looking good! Can't wait to see it all come together.

  • @Cheez1979
    @Cheez1979 3 года назад +1

    Wow great idea better than cutting the middle of the truck Frame.

  • @nathanadams4720
    @nathanadams4720 Год назад

    Wow. Real talent here ladies and gents. Inspiring me to reduce wheelbase on Toyota Tacoma double cab. 🙂

  • @BattleOfBowties
    @BattleOfBowties 4 года назад

    I may be the only one who appreciates long beds...nice work!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      i like em too but the shorties sell easier

    • @cencoast_7.340
      @cencoast_7.340 3 года назад

      Why would you say that?

  • @jamiewaddell1598
    @jamiewaddell1598 4 года назад +8

    Well done dan looks brilliant good way to do it .keep up the good work

  • @sebastiandasilva4750
    @sebastiandasilva4750 4 года назад

    Nice work !!! Congratulations, that C10 is coming to life again.

  • @richo2895
    @richo2895 4 года назад

    Moving the shackles up looks like a good way to go!!
    The new bed sides is a no brainer
    The way this one's going You will be driving it soon.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah hoping itll be done shortly

    • @sammolloy1
      @sammolloy1 4 года назад

      If you look under a 1998 Ford “Nascar” F-150 they moved a bunch of suspension mounts to lower it. You can see where they used to be.

  • @kevinjenkins7454
    @kevinjenkins7454 4 года назад +3

    Looking forward to seeing your next video...wanna come fix the cab corners, rockers and floor on my 72 c-10 lol...learning a lot from your videos thanks for sharing

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      haha you got it man. just start cutting and welding till its all done

  • @warrenmullins2053
    @warrenmullins2053 2 года назад

    That spout you found inside the cab of that C10 that you wasn"t sure what it was, is actually a spout that was used back in the day when motor oil was sold in quart cans. This spout would be bumped up against the cylinder of the can and the point would be pushed down through the lid of the can which would cut a large hole in the top of the can and stay stuck so you could turn the can upside down through the filler hole of the valve cover and leave sit unattended and allow the can to empty all of it"s contents with no worries of spillage while flowing into the valve cover. A very cheap ,and smart idea in that time. Just a little FIY for ya ! I enjoy your video"s

  • @Frankinsteinguitar
    @Frankinsteinguitar 3 года назад

    Genius process, way better than hacking the frame.

  • @richsmith6952
    @richsmith6952 3 года назад

    I like it. Simple is still my favorite way to modify things!

  • @stephenlett9208
    @stephenlett9208 4 года назад +11

    Nice way to chop it! You'll avoid cracks in the frame welds this way. Years of reliability

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      im hoping so, thanks for watching!

    • @kevingarnet6822
      @kevingarnet6822 4 года назад +1

      Why would you get cracks in the frame welds?

    • @adamharris2674
      @adamharris2674 3 года назад +1

      @@kevingarnet6822 Because he saw a weld crack once in 1957 and that means they all do..

    • @adamharris2674
      @adamharris2674 3 года назад +1

      But yes I have always heard all my life never weld on tempered C channel frames. So you could be right Stephen lol.

  • @unclemarksdiyauto
    @unclemarksdiyauto 3 года назад

    What a good idea! It seems like such a simple idea now that you have told us how to do it! You are amazing! Very smart thinking Dan.

  • @HondariderLee
    @HondariderLee 4 года назад

    Awesome work as usual with alot of speed and precision....will be shredding those tires sooner than later.....

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      haha yeah i gotta melt em down

  • @w9akwqsl
    @w9akwqsl Год назад

    Your shop looks like mine. Can't hardly get around. But last few days have cleared it up.threw a bunch of stuff away thar was junk. You had a good idea on just moving the rear end forward.

  • @rodmacisaac5963
    @rodmacisaac5963 4 года назад

    Right on DAN looking good , the hard parts done ! It's getting close to time for a burnout!!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah all down hill from here

  • @442olds7
    @442olds7 4 года назад

    The old C10 is looking better every video. I see a new bigger 2 bay( or larger) shop with a hoist in your future. That one does the job but working in tight quarters gets old after a while. Future video...You Tube pays for my new shop...hehe

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah that would be the dream! maybe one day

  • @richardsumner4214
    @richardsumner4214 4 года назад +3

    YOUR IDEA WORKED OUT GREAT !!!! LOOKING GOOD !! THANKS !

  • @anthonyrobertson2665
    @anthonyrobertson2665 4 года назад

    Did not know sho is better than slicing the frame learn sompin new everyday they say nice work dude

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      needed better to me thats for sure

  • @mikepantel6945
    @mikepantel6945 4 года назад

    Looks good from here. Keep posting and we'll keep watching.

  • @rafatrill
    @rafatrill 4 года назад

    U can add metal to the original front brackets for the leaf spring and just add bolts and holes, zip off the top call it a day. Looks good great job keep up the good work. Also nice work on the outro

  • @rustyranchtx7353
    @rustyranchtx7353 4 года назад

    Cool... When I did mine I had to play with the shackles to get it to have the right stance ... Looks Good....

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      thanks buddy! im hoping this looks good once its all together

  • @KenW66
    @KenW66 4 года назад

    Who's to say what's the right way or the wrong way. It's just a different way. It's looking good, can't wait to see the finished project.

  • @ESLinsider
    @ESLinsider 2 года назад

    I was thinking of buying this step van that's a little longer than I want and wondering if I could just cut off a foot or two from the end? Seems like the complex thing would be rewiring it and making everything exact.

  • @best1yet
    @best1yet 4 года назад +1

    i was thinking leafs under the axle and brackets line up on frame. also lower stance.

  • @kgooch69
    @kgooch69 4 года назад

    I have to admit when you said how you were going about this I couldn't picture it. But I also didn't realize the frame was kinda sorta "straightish"...love where your head's at and looking good.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      thanks buddy! im just winging it haha

  • @bensymington5550
    @bensymington5550 3 месяца назад +1

    ❤❤ I love your videos, awesome content😊

  • @toniflores1145
    @toniflores1145 4 года назад

    Never seen one done this way, I’m sure a lot of purist won’t be happy, but if it works for you and it works for what you need it go for it! Great information!

  • @stevev2474
    @stevev2474 3 года назад

    Great job...better than hacking up the middle of the chassis and fooling with the cab.

  • @alsatful
    @alsatful 4 года назад

    I am slowly coming to terms with you guys not helping Justin Bieber get back into Canada but I am always admiring the time you put into research and quality of your work , its good to see

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      haha thats on dani. I just cut and weld

  • @mikenicholas8969
    @mikenicholas8969 4 года назад

    I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that don't have welding skills or equipment that are saying I can do it that way. I'm also sure that short box sales are going to increase. Thanks for what you do.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      thanks for watching and supporting!

  • @louroberts5567
    @louroberts5567 4 года назад

    Hercules tires! Had them on my Galaxie. BEST frikkin tires I ever ran. If I remember correctly, they're made by Cooper.
    Like I've said before, I'm a Ford guy but, I dang sure love that body style. Maybe it's just that I appreciate old iron. Who knows!
    Can't wait to see the finished product. Looks great so far. Thanks for sharing!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      awesome thanks for watchign my friend! first time with these tires.

    • @louroberts5567
      @louroberts5567 4 года назад

      @@DDSpeedShop Hope you have the same luck as I did!

  • @wandahelmer1038
    @wandahelmer1038 4 года назад

    Thanx for the update 👍 trust it wasnt to 🤕. Looking forward for the next update. Stay healthy 😷

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      i try my best! thanks for watching!

  • @rayfunk5659
    @rayfunk5659 4 года назад +2

    Just a thought, that crossmember should be moved forwards as well. Stiffens up the frame where the front spring mounts are attached. Might be able to work that into those 2 empty bolt holes as well.

    • @dfranklin3879
      @dfranklin3879 4 года назад

      I agree. If you notice, all 4 mounting points for the spring hangers have crossmembers on the other side of them. Helps keep the leaf spring perch from wanting to twist the frame.

    • @williamstansbeary8653
      @williamstansbeary8653 11 месяцев назад

      If this were scheduled for typical truck use, hauling heavy or uneven loads I feel this would be an issue, but I suspect this project has retired the "truck" life and it will be unneeded

  • @gaspargarcia4177
    @gaspargarcia4177 2 года назад

    This is what I want to do but my truck has trailing arms. Im thinking on make 12,short trailing arms or move the crossmember 12"front.

  • @staceydavis931
    @staceydavis931 Год назад

    I got a truck I need too send you it's lwb but I wanna make it swb for like a street truck kinda like a daily it's a 84 f150 lwb 2wd that my grandparents rode in together before they passed away. I love your fabrication and work!

  • @johnmcclellan4791
    @johnmcclellan4791 4 года назад

    Looks great and nice that you’re dad helped

  • @Mr572u
    @Mr572u 3 года назад +2

    I believe if you just lowered the front spring mount on to the frame, it would be OK like that.

  • @bobleeswoodshop7919
    @bobleeswoodshop7919 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing your adventures! I love watching!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      awesome! thanks for watching!

  • @garyhodder2784
    @garyhodder2784 4 года назад +2

    Looks like it's going to work out,great video!looking forward to seeing it all together. 👍👍

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah i needed to see it together for a bit haha

  • @kenbaker1353
    @kenbaker1353 3 года назад

    Looks good This is better than cutting the frame except for you only used 2 bolts at your shackles should be 4 no?

  • @jameshall4385
    @jameshall4385 4 года назад

    looks good. just like Sinatra, you did it your way. i like how you didn’t have to cut the frame but having to move the leaf spring and shock mounts is still a lot of work. it is definitely easier than pulling the cab off.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah it wasnt super easy but simple

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 4 года назад +2

    That looks like the way to do it. Great job and Another great video 👍👍💪

  • @emersonaz
    @emersonaz 4 года назад

    Looks like the way to go to me, keep it simple. Appears that thing still has the factory spiral shocks on it, crazy.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      haha yeah, theyre a little beat

  • @joaquinperez959
    @joaquinperez959 4 года назад

    Dan it is starting to look great best wishes your biggest fan😋😊😃😀☺️

  • @lesosborne4518
    @lesosborne4518 4 года назад +1

    Yeah man, that worked out great. Maybe think about this, move your cross members back in line with the shackles because that would give the spring perches more support from side motion like it was from the factory.Then you can reuse your shock mounts, just drill new holes in the frame. Plus since the front perch is is still below the bed mount I'd go with a plate welded to the frame with a gusset welded on each end. Hope this helps man .

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah i had those thoughts. but the frame angles around so i think it would be tough.

    • @lesosborne4518
      @lesosborne4518 4 года назад

      @@DDSpeedShop I hear ya on that.

  • @jimarena1166
    @jimarena1166 4 года назад

    Awesome job can't wait to see what I looks like when it's finished should be good

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah should be a cool hot rod when its all done. i hope anyways haha

  • @LeeSmith-BigK51984
    @LeeSmith-BigK51984 4 года назад +1

    Really really great idea.. I'm glad it worked out for you.. What I would do for those front spring perches is get a nice piece of flat stock put it behind and push it all the way down to the frame and drill the top holes and weld it to the frame then cut a piece of box tubing and weld it inbetween the flat stock and that body mount.. And just add a couple of gussets at the ends and weld the flat to the frame and the box and all the gussets and bolt the top bolts and done.. But that's just me.. But great job.. Can't wait to see the next video.. Keep the wrenches a Turin and the tires a burin.. Lol..

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      yup i got some nice thick angle ill weld on and she'll be strong as hell

    • @jayscheick7408
      @jayscheick7408 4 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same. It’d give the upper front mounts greater side to side stability.

  • @Raul6969
    @Raul6969 4 года назад +1

    Wicked machine..... another awesome Canadian 😈 with mad skill

  • @jamesheaton7838
    @jamesheaton7838 4 года назад

    I like your "KISS" method vs what everyone else does. Good job man!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah no point over complicating everything

  • @gljarheadj2083
    @gljarheadj2083 4 года назад

    You did that just like I am doing mine only you are a lot faster. Looks great!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      Haha my standards are probably just a little lower.

  • @KalFx3
    @KalFx3 4 года назад

    Looking good! I used a piece of 1 7/8" 1/4" wall DOM tubing across the top of the frame on my Taco, notch the ends so it sits flat, weld on some shock mount tabs. Quick and easy if you haven't got it all done already. Keep em coming man

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      thanks buddy. im sure ill figure somthing out haha

  • @radiorick4975
    @radiorick4975 4 года назад

    Years ago on my 67 swapped out coil spring to leaf spring rear end. Also swap to disc brake on front. This looks very interesting, I get time I'll watch this. My long bed holds the road very well. I just wonder about that with the short wheel base. I seen people put later model beds. Speaking of 87 through mid 90s. The design lines seem to match up very well.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah i just love the classic look of the 67-72s

  • @user-qu7jc8ht5q
    @user-qu7jc8ht5q 3 года назад

    Wow I know what I'm doing with my c10 this summer

  • @dennymarreesr6187
    @dennymarreesr6187 4 года назад

    Looking good Dan!! You have inspired me to get back in the garage! Keep up the great work!

  • @billjohnson7041
    @billjohnson7041 4 года назад

    new box sides look great without any custom dentage ! Simple solution to a complex peoblem. Over 40 F in Minny Sunday -now barely 20 today?

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      the weather is moody here too!

  • @greggkuzila7513
    @greggkuzila7513 4 года назад

    Had a 1978 Blazer back in the day. It looks just like a blazer. back in the day

  • @VintageIronArt
    @VintageIronArt 4 года назад

    Nice video. I counted two propane tanks and a propane heater you were spraying sparks all over when the back of the frame went bye-bye. You might want to watch that next time so something does't go boom!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      im gunna add some pyro to the channel

  • @mikepoint4983
    @mikepoint4983 4 года назад

    That looks awesome , FANTASTIC work Dan . I sure love that shade of green , and those old school rims under the truck are sweet . I thinks you should keep it for a shop truck . Cheers

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah im kinda starting to like this thing. I dunno i really dont need another truck though

  • @enricopolazzo33
    @enricopolazzo33 4 года назад

    Really like that you haven't cut up the frame. Can you fab a couple of front leaf spring mounts so the spring sits higher in the mount instead of using the originals?

  • @adamramirez7626
    @adamramirez7626 2 года назад

    Freaking awesome DD, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

  • @jeffgates7645
    @jeffgates7645 3 года назад

    Great video, I'm doing the same but on a 96 GMC C3500. Everything is heavy duty on the C3500, next week the drive shaft goes in to be shortened.

  • @cjsbackyardrestorations5288
    @cjsbackyardrestorations5288 4 года назад

    I like the old c10 build awsome work bro

  • @ChadLisonbee
    @ChadLisonbee 4 года назад

    I haven’t seen this done with a 2WD, but planned on doing it with my 4WD. I never understood why people cut the frame when it’s not necessary though.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      i hear ya man haha

    • @ChadLisonbee
      @ChadLisonbee 4 года назад

      DD Speed Shop the only thing I would do differently, is put a cross member at the spring hanger location. Or at least move the factory ones. Not trying to critique just making a suggestion. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻

  • @shitbox7413
    @shitbox7413 4 года назад

    Ol C10 is looking good already, nice work as usual Dan. 👍🏻

  • @billgagnon4670
    @billgagnon4670 4 года назад

    Making it look easy .great job looks awesome

  • @ezelk1337
    @ezelk1337 4 года назад

    Great job. You are quite talented. Make it look easy. I'll be watching.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      anyone can do it. thanks for watching!

  • @rivervalleyray
    @rivervalleyray 4 года назад

    Are you going to put all the side trim back on or remove it all? Those trucks look great with all the trim.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      im not to sure. iv kept it all but its in pretty rough shape

  • @chaningdodson4245
    @chaningdodson4245 4 года назад

    I wonder if they have kits to shorten your bed this way instead of the other way, i really dont want to have to deal with the cab mount shit

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 4 года назад

    Can you cut the shock mounts off the rear and swap them side to side and weld them to the back of the rear end and then you don’t have to move the shock mounts on the frame

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      yeah im thinking i might do that haha

  • @williamboardman9476
    @williamboardman9476 4 года назад

    Guessing you used LMC for sheet metal ?

  • @slvrktman7824
    @slvrktman7824 4 года назад

    Very clever, Bud!

  • @fortitudegarage8956
    @fortitudegarage8956 4 года назад +1

    Also..... Idk how common they are up North, Or if it would even interest you, but It would be Cool to see you do a Bump side or a Dent side Ford pickup build/mod.

  • @GMC6969
    @GMC6969 4 года назад

    A buddy of mine did same type of shorting. He left shock mounts in same spot and just used shorter shocks. looks good though!

  • @howardkoster4026
    @howardkoster4026 4 года назад

    Just a quick question. No negative comment here. Why did you remove the overload spring? Was it for the lowering????? I like what I'm seeing....

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      yup just to get low haha

    • @howardkoster4026
      @howardkoster4026 4 года назад

      @@DDSpeedShop ok. Gotcha...I like the way you shortened that truck...

  • @koolkar55
    @koolkar55 4 года назад

    Love ya work Dan. Keep on Keepin' on Mate... Billy J..... Australia.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      thanks buddy!

    • @koolkar55
      @koolkar55 4 года назад

      @@DDSpeedShop Brent at Halfass Customs has got a video on how to shorten your tail-shafts yourself so saving $$$$$'s too. I've done several myself over the years & never had a problem. Might be worth a look.

  • @jimrayburn4131
    @jimrayburn4131 2 месяца назад

    Did you have to modify the angle on the pinion ?

  • @alfredodirks3537
    @alfredodirks3537 4 года назад +1

    What would happen if you just put front shackles so all 4 bolt holes go through the frame?

    • @levisclassics9330
      @levisclassics9330 4 года назад

      Can you explain more

    • @Stahodad
      @Stahodad 4 года назад +1

      It might affect the pinion angle of the differential...unless the rear shackle was lowered the same amount.. then it would probably be OK. ..

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      id have to mess with the pads on the diff for the driveshaft

  • @philsigman9088
    @philsigman9088 4 года назад +2

    Looks great! I have a '69 long bed that I'm going to leave original, just to be different, lol.

    • @Iamthathillbilly
      @Iamthathillbilly 4 года назад +1

      Phil Sigman good! Someone has to leave a long bed a long bed, next thing you know they are gonna be the rare ones 😬

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад +1

      haha i hear ya man. i like long beds but shortys sell

    • @Iamthathillbilly
      @Iamthathillbilly 4 года назад +2

      DD Speed Shop ya it seems that way.. and it ain’t mine so who am I to say. I won’t be shortening my long bed anytime soon though 😉

    • @battyboomfatty
      @battyboomfatty 4 года назад +1

      I think long beds look better, more in proportion, but people seem to love the shorties.

    • @Iamthathillbilly
      @Iamthathillbilly 4 года назад

      qwerty_tom I agree, they look kinda awkward short like that unless they are stepsides, but then that’s just me, maybe it’s for people who can’t park with that extra two feet out back 😂

  • @charleschidester6767
    @charleschidester6767 4 года назад

    Very pleased. Looking great
    I never considered cutting it off the back. I guess it just takes nuts. And a bolt or 2.

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      haha and a few grinding discs

  • @JovaniDanteGriego
    @JovaniDanteGriego 4 года назад

    Dude, saw this on sloppy and clicked so fast! Working on a long bed and would love to shorten it

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      nice! thanks for watching man

  • @donbearden1953
    @donbearden1953 4 года назад +1

    Dan, it’s your thing, do what you want to do! Guess I’m lazy because I would have bought a short bed truck or made an extended cab with a short bed. It would be cool to have an extended cab pickup that model!

    • @DDSpeedShop
      @DDSpeedShop  4 года назад

      yeah id of liked a factory shorty but up here a basket case like i bought but a short bed is about 5 grand

    • @cencoast_7.340
      @cencoast_7.340 3 года назад +1

      Lazy? You have to work an extra 6 months to afford the stock short bed so really this is the lazy mans way.