It's such a relief seeing someone else do this the *RIGHT* way. I shudder when I think of the guys bouncing down the road with 1 vertical cut and a bolted on backing plate. Years ago I saw that Stacy David guy on powerblock do this exact technique on his c10 copperhead and even as a younger guy I realized the strength difference. Nice job posting this 👍
I'm getting ready to do a frame rail repair on a Grand Wagoneer and remembered Stacey's build about that and went to that first! Between this video and his I think I'm ready to do a step cut! I'll have a friend weld it though 😅😂
really should have done this when I originally built the truck. wouldn't have added much time to the build and could have done the bodywork at that time. Now I'm gonna have to repaint the bed.
Crazzy how Chevy used almost same frame design concept and same exact steel frame rails from the 50s to late 80s they just updated it is all through the years but same stamped frame rail material. And those factory spot welds to take clips off the frames to re clip them is so nice and easy to re clip a Chevy gm metric frame and truck frames
witch l.s. engine i would guess the l.s. 5 it will be a great street truck i just picked up a 65 short box for a 100 bucks just has rust in front of doors in the fenders rest is good still has the 283 in it all complete think i can get it running just for fun but have way to many project in front of it
Find a flat section of frame and take out what you need. Be mindful of where everything will relocate upon reassembly. Measure 100x if you're not sure and mark it out, make notes and you'll be fine. Send it! Thanks for watching!
Use your cab and bed mounts to act as a reference point. Listen carefully as I explain how your long bed mounts now become your forward most mounts behind the cab. Remember, you're only removing 12". Thanks for watching!
I believe that it is, yes. A radius shape cut on the edges produces a low stress connection. If you step cut with sharp corners- you increase your chances of the frame cracking just outside of the welds. Thanks for watching!
Hopefully u see this, I have a question I have a truck with a rusty back half, however I have a back half that’s perfect from another truck. But the back half I have had no rear end under it. Is it possible for me to cut my bad back half off and put the rust free half on then put the axle under? How would u go about keep it straight and level? I’m guessing jack stands and jacks maybe? I say jacks because there’s no rear end under it and it’s to heavy to lift and move without a jack or two. I’m a welder I just never done this before and the truck is worth saving, the front half is great literally.
Completely possible and totally doable.Yes jacks & stands. Use the method shown in the video and don't weld to rusty garbage and it'll work! Best of luck and get a couple buddies to help. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports I like your video, u explain everything and how to do it. This is the best video I found on how to do this stuff no one else explains it like u do. Thank u for ur reply!
Great video very informative.. what welder did you use for the frame? I’m thinking to shortening my truck I just don’t think my welder it’s capable of welding my frame... it’s 3/16 thickness?
The measurements of a 1960 will be different from a 1990. All you do is calculate how much you need to remove and pick a spot that's straight. Keep your cab & bed mounts in the correct location when it's done and go for it. Good luck!
Thanks! If you're offering your assistance on helping with production- I'm in Ohio with literally 15 hours PER VIDEO of editing and you can handle all the voice overs and soundtrack duties for free because it literally pays nothing. So yeah- come on man! I'm open to your assistance! Thanks for watching otherwise.
It's such a relief seeing someone else do this the *RIGHT* way. I shudder when I think of the guys bouncing down the road with 1 vertical cut and a bolted on backing plate. Years ago I saw that Stacy David guy on powerblock do this exact technique on his c10 copperhead and even as a younger guy I realized the strength difference. Nice job posting this 👍
Thanks and thanks for watching!!
I'm getting ready to do a frame rail repair on a Grand Wagoneer and remembered Stacey's build about that and went to that first! Between this video and his I think I'm ready to do a step cut! I'll have a friend weld it though 😅😂
Just shorten the bed too. Great work! Hope you get time to post some more videos of the other trucks you were building.
They're all done and gone, I get updates from most of them occasionally- Running well and putting on the miles! Thanks for watching!
Short Bed Office Bois out here spoiling all the good trucks. : )
Thanks for watching!
really should have done this when I originally built the truck. wouldn't have added much time to the build and could have done the bodywork at that time. Now I'm gonna have to repaint the bed.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Crazzy how Chevy used almost same frame design concept and same exact steel frame rails from the 50s to late 80s they just updated it is all through the years but same stamped frame rail material. And those factory spot welds to take clips off the frames to re clip them is so nice and easy to re clip a Chevy gm metric frame and truck frames
Right on! Thanks for watching!
Very cool truck, it's going to put a smile on many faces. Great job!
I think so too! Thanks for watching!
Amazing work and video! Just about everyone wants a short bed these days.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Nice you see you're still doing stuff Paul, not seen your channel for a while since I got out of Two Brutal
TB is missed! That's when the internet was a FUN place. All the best buddy! Thanks for watching!
nice job cant wait to see it finished you do amazing stuff thanks for sharing
Thanks 👍 & thanks for watching!
You make cutting a frame look easy. Actually; by following your steps, I guess it is. Hope you have a good Christmas, however you celebrate it!
Thanks, you too! A++++ ;)
excellent job. I want to do the same but the opposite. I have a short bed and I want to make a long bed. how many inches difference is there
12" Git after it! Thanks for watching!
witch l.s. engine i would guess the l.s. 5 it will be a great street truck i just picked up a 65 short box for a 100 bucks just has rust in front of doors in the fenders rest is good still has the 283 in it all complete think i can get it running just for fun but have way to many project in front of it
We're using the LS1 and the 4L60E, it's ready to fire up today! Thanks for watching and get that 283 running!
badass truck, easily earned a sub right here, good work!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Nice work. How much time do you think that frame shorten took you
Not sure, the video production along with all the work plus editing took NINETY HOURS. Thanks for watching!
What if you need to shorten a frame by 5” measure out 5” from your center line and follow the rest of the steps?
Find a flat section of frame and take out what you need. Be mindful of where everything will relocate upon reassembly. Measure 100x if you're not sure and mark it out, make notes and you'll be fine. Send it! Thanks for watching!
after u plate or box it it will be stronger then the stock frame
I gave it a box plate, it's great, thanks for watching!
I want to do the frame on my truck. Just can’t find the measurements to do the bed also😩😩
The bed is 12in too long. It's all about making the wheels land in the right spot. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
That's my awesome bro!! Keep up the good work 👍😀
Thanks! Will do!
That was pretty awesome
Thanks and thank you for watching!
Looking good man!
Appreciate it! :)
Excellent great work
Thanks for the visit!
Can you shorten the bed by cutting it as well?
Yes, but it's very complicated. We got new repop bedsides and bolted it all together. Thanks for watching!
Seems like you could cut those box sides down, or is there a taper?
Box sides? You mean the bed sides?
@@GrenadeMotorsports yes, but never mind, I see now that you stated you didn't want to deal with it.
I'm assuming Pontiac gto is what the mounts were off of
Firebird 1996. Thanks for watching!
Stupid Amazing, Stupid Amazing dude...
Thanks, I think :) Which is it, stupid or amazing?
@@GrenadeMotorsports
Both, the very definition of the K.I.S.S. method...
What reference point did you establish your cut line from, I am doing a 65 I like the notch cut vs a straight plumb cut
Use your cab and bed mounts to act as a reference point. Listen carefully as I explain how your long bed mounts now become your forward most mounts behind the cab. Remember, you're only removing 12". Thanks for watching!
What suspension system did you use
Ride tech Air ride :) Thanks for watching!
Stick weld or wire? Do you bevel the cuts or leave them the way they are and weld it up
High amp wire, beveled. Thanks for watching!
Is using a hole saw to cut the corner noches really necessary?
I believe that it is, yes. A radius shape cut on the edges produces a low stress connection. If you step cut with sharp corners- you increase your chances of the frame cracking just outside of the welds. Thanks for watching!
Great vid. How much do you charge for a full treatment bed shortening? I am disabled now and cant roll around under them like i once could.
Please send all direct inquiries through the regular site www.grenademotorsports.com Thanks for watching!
Cool wheels any info size brand tires too thanks
Not sure, I'll try and get the rubber size- the truck is in the paint booth now. Thanks for watching!
Hopefully u see this, I have a question I have a truck with a rusty back half, however I have a back half that’s perfect from another truck. But the back half I have had no rear end under it. Is it possible for me to cut my bad back half off and put the rust free half on then put the axle under? How would u go about keep it straight and level? I’m guessing jack stands and jacks maybe? I say jacks because there’s no rear end under it and it’s to heavy to lift and move without a jack or two. I’m a welder I just never done this before and the truck is worth saving, the front half is great literally.
Completely possible and totally doable.Yes jacks & stands. Use the method shown in the video and don't weld to rusty garbage and it'll work! Best of luck and get a couple buddies to help. Thanks for watching!
@@GrenadeMotorsports I like your video, u explain everything and how to do it. This is the best video I found on how to do this stuff no one else explains it like u do. Thank u for ur reply!
Nice job ,would you recommend the same process to a 90 OBS ?
If there is a section of frame that is straight- yes! Thanks for watching!
Great video very informative.. what welder did you use for the frame? I’m thinking to shortening my truck I just don’t think my welder it’s capable of welding my frame... it’s 3/16 thickness?
The welder used in this video was a Hobart Handler 140 with shielding gas. Thanks for watching!
What size tires and rims are on the C10?
I'll get to the garage tomorrow- I've done over 100hrs this week. THX for watching!
What size hole saw are we using?
I think I used an inch & a quarter. Thanks for watching!
I've got a 2" inch one... that oughta work huh? This looks like the ONLY way to shorten up a longbed that makes good sense to me.
@@shawnwimberly9294 Thanks and yes, 2" will work. Adjust lines accordingly.
How much did you shorten your frame?
I think this one was 12 inches, thanks for watching!
Amazing bro
Thanks For watching!
@@skylinemusik1 I'm in Ohio
@@GrenadeMotorsports oh ok dang I’m in California but I have an uncle in Ohio
@@GrenadeMotorsports how much would you charge for this type of job?
@@skylinemusik1 I don't have time for another one of these, thanks for watching!
Was the weld mig or dual shield?
MIG with Shielding gas. Welded both sides and boxed. Thanks for watching!
Can anyone send me the measurements I want to do this to a 1990
The measurements of a 1960 will be different from a 1990. All you do is calculate how much you need to remove and pick a spot that's straight. Keep your cab & bed mounts in the correct location when it's done and go for it. Good luck!
Interesting video. Annoying music
Thanks! If you're offering your assistance on helping with production- I'm in Ohio with literally 15 hours PER VIDEO of editing and you can handle all the voice overs and soundtrack duties for free because it literally pays nothing. So yeah- come on man! I'm open to your assistance! Thanks for watching otherwise.