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| | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 | Hello, I have a 1941 long bed and have decided to convert it to a short bed. I'm sure someone out there has done this. My question is of coarse how much to cut out of the frame and where. I have already made my long bed sides. Where and how much should I cut those? Sorry if this has been covered before. Thanks.
Dan | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,228 | Should be easy enough to find here, https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/do...hevrolet-Trucks/1941-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf Just scroll down to wheelbase and go from there. Besides the length, you also have the springs, which are 3/4 ton or larger. It will ride harsh with out some modification to the spring rates.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 | Thanks Joe H. I already built a parallel 4 bar rear suspension with a panhard rod and coilovers. So that won't be an issue. I watched the "Gears" episode where Stacy converted a 68-72 chevy truck but figured a '41 would be different. He took a total of 20 inches out of the frame. 12 inches underneath the cab and 8 off the back of the frame rails. If anyone else has any tips or other info I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
Dan | | | | | Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 236 DLBrooks | | DLBrooks Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 236 | Trade me your long sides for my 2 brand new short sides. It should be near 8 inches off the front. 87" to 79" and the center of axle to rear of frame I beleive is 36" on both short and long. I do have 2 brand new short sides. And I need long sides for my 46 3/4 ton. PM me if any interest. My other option is to add 8" to mine with another pillar added.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | Can't speak for a 41 but on some long to short conversions the frame has to be shortened BOTH in front of the axle and in the rear mate up to the bed correctly.
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