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Old 09-29-2008, 11:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Trucks episode, frame shortening??
I remember seeing an episode of Trucks, where the hosts were shortening a frame on a 60's chevy and was wondering if anyone can remember or has a detailed step by step description of the method that they used?
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Dang! For an old man, than johnm is good. He got you to the right website. Now here is the right episode:
Trucks! - Shortening an old C-10

But that just IDs the episode. I can't figure out how to buy it on DVD or download it, but I'm sure there must be a way.
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I couldn't find the episode online...but maybe these can be helpful.
How to shorten a LWB frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1971 Chevrolet C-10 - Project Get Shorty - Tech - Custom Classic Trucks Magazine
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One of those links was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much.
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