‘61 sweptline long box to short box
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‘61 sweptline long box to short box
I have a ‘61 lwb that I am making into a swb. I understand that the lwb is 122”, and the swb is 114”, so I have to cut 8” from the frame. This would mean I have to remove 8” from the front of the bed. What I’m trying to figure out, is how much I have to remove from the rear of the box (behind the sweptline body line). I have searched and found a bit of information for the later beds, but nothing for the early ones.
Or if someone is able to measure an early short bed, that would be excellent! From front edge to seam where the tail light caps attach. Thanks!
Also, no need for the “it’s impossible, it can’t be done” comments.
Or if someone is able to measure an early short bed, that would be excellent! From front edge to seam where the tail light caps attach. Thanks!
Also, no need for the “it’s impossible, it can’t be done” comments.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
It can be done and has. I bought my bed off a guy in Oregon who had his done. Wish I woulda got some pics. My shortbed is a 65 1/2 - 71. The bed is off my truck now and flipped upside down. 80 inches
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Thanks so much! That’s exactly what I needed. I know it can/has been done, but a lot of guys on the internet say it can’t.sledgehammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:27 pmIt can be done and has. I bought my bed off a guy in Oregon who had his done. Wish I woulda got some pics. My shortbed is a 65 1/2 - 71. The bed is off my truck now and flipped upside down. 80 inches44F01238-B825-436E-95BB-CAD7D1E04E7F.jpegFB930BA7-7A15-478B-B93C-BED3C51B45A3.jpeg
Anyways, thanks again. I appreciate it.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Is an early shortbed the same length as a late shortbed?
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
If you haven't, you might wish to scope this thread: https://www.sweptline.org/forums/viewto ... 30&t=43081
The project is current and the documentation is excellent.
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'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
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'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
I wish I would of taken all the measurements. Went out and measured more and came up with this. The top measurement is shorter then gets longer on the bottom. So sorry I didn’t measure all of it at once. I have the bed upside down so first pic is the bottom and second is the top.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
No worries. Thanks a lot!sledgehammer wrote: ↑Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:17 pmI wish I would of taken all the measurements. Went out and measured more and came up with this. The top measurement is shorter then gets longer on the bottom. So sorry I didn’t measure all of it at once. I have the bed upside down so first pic is the bottom and second is the top.
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I trimmed the front and rear flanges/ends leaving 1”. I then cut an 8” section out of the front, and 12 1/4”, making the overall length (from front edge to rear seam) 80”.
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Got it all welded up. It’s surprising how close the body lines are after sectioning/shortening it. It was easier than I thought it would be
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Nice work.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Very nice, and plenty of pictures.
Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Nice. I have a dumb question. You have to cut the frame down right? So you have to move the rear springs forward as well? Or you cut the frame somewhere forward of the rear springs? Just curious.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Has to be done in the middle somewhere. Pics are in drummerdad's build.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
excellent work! if you can't find one build one I always say It will be nice to see another sweptline cruising around here in Alberta. I've only come across a few of them on the road here.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Update on the ‘61. Cut the frame, fish-plated the inside and then boxed it. Got the other bed side shortened, and started straightening the tail light caps.
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Mocked up a bedside to see how everything lines up.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
Nice work.
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Re: ‘61 sweptline long box to short box
always great to see what's easy to the skilled
harris
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late 65 (titled as 66) D100 SWB 225-1, 3 speed, 3.91
driving it since 12/03/71