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Offline jonkmbll89

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2008, 03:57:23 PM »
nice job
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Offline 82chevy

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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2008, 04:16:52 PM »
wow Vile u dont waste anytime...looks great so far.......was that flames i saw shooting out of ur exhaust??? thats awsome
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2008, 09:05:16 PM »
Looks great not that I'am surprised though. Are you going to weld a flat plate to the inside were you made the cut I think it kinda helps strengthen the section you cut and with that rat your pack'in any renforcement can't hurt.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2008, 09:42:50 PM »
I ground the exterior welds flat today so it's basically an invisible job. On the inside I made a boxed brace and a flat extra thick plate after the inside was welded. The brace connects on the top and bottom and on both parts of the frame that were cut. I also made a C-notch so I can pass through fuel/brake lines, wires, cables etc on both sides... I'm beat!
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2008, 11:02:06 PM »
Please post the reinforced pics.  I want to do the same with mine when I find an extended cab conversion but I want to keep the 8 ft. bed so I want to add to the wheelbase.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2008, 11:24:48 PM »
I dont think i could of done a better job welding that! Great job they look very clean with good penetration....I always admire great welds like that!
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2008, 07:11:22 AM »
Thanks! I took pix last night but they came out so dark even if I lighten them up you can't really see anything so I'll have to take more later today. I'm pretty psyched about it.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2008, 10:12:48 AM »
Sweet job, Vile! Excellent job with the pix so we follow your guideline if we decide to do the same!
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2008, 02:09:43 PM »
You waste no time on this.  I haven't gotten anything done this weekend.  I have field line problems........  AGAIN...
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #24 on: February 24, 2008, 05:28:38 PM »


 Nice job. What kind of welding did you use?


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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #25 on: February 24, 2008, 05:52:50 PM »
Thanks! That's all I did this weekend was worked on this truck. I don't think I saw one human being lol

As far as welding I used my mig and arc welders. I took a few more pix, when I get a chance I'll upload them if they came out better. I started POR-15ing the frame too. I need to get new rear springs since one side is a 1/2" lower fatigued. I have to get a new parking brake intermediate cable, and get my driveshaft shortened. I also have to make a new bracket for the center bearing since I flipped the axle.
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #26 on: February 24, 2008, 07:05:14 PM »
nice work vile, i just did an engine swap outside in this snowy stuff. friggin cold
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #27 on: February 24, 2008, 07:09:27 PM »
what tranny are you using, i have an swb c10 700r4 driveshaft if you need it.

i shortened mine by myself though, i have to run a 2 piece because i have a muncie (very short) and a long wheel base, so i got a 2 piece and it was too long, so i ground off the origional weld ring, cut the pipe to length, heated the pipe up and roze the knuckle and hammered it on and welded it..

came out good and supprisingly balenced,
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #28 on: February 24, 2008, 07:13:54 PM »
It's a TH400. It's easy enough to shorten but balance is critical with this puppy so I'm gonna have it done since my buddy works at the place that does it.

At least it was sunny outside today for your engine swap!
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Re: LWB to SWB Conversion
« Reply #29 on: February 24, 2008, 09:46:29 PM »
lookin good!   ;D

I have tossed this idea around my self.  Maybe some day.
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