5 hour pbl project (more like 25 hours +) by: stefan engelhard
TRANSCRIPT
RATIONALE
• Sportier look• Short box is less common
than Long box• Harder to find and more
expensive • Challenge
Required research
• What parts are different • What requires modification
Box Length Wheel Base
Long Box 8 feet or 96” 127”
Short Box 6.5 feet or 78” 115”
Difference 1.5 feet or 18” 12”
Preliminary Research
• Is it safe? Is it legal? Will it pass a vehicle safety inspection?
• Manitoba vehicle inspections Handbook• Section 8-3 Frame and mounts
– Ok if done correctly
• I-CAR website and Handbook• Proper frame sectioning techniques
TRUCK PROJECT
• 1. The tear down or disassembly
• 2. Cutting the frame and welding it back
together straight
• 3. Modifying the box
• 4. Other modifications required
Other modifications required
• Driveshaft needs to be shortened
• Fuel and Brake lines need to be shortened
Resources
• http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t
• =123624http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.aspx?category=Longbed,%20No!-Shortbed
• -2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NddN52Pe7CQ
• http://www.musclecarrestorations.com/articles/tech/metal-work/welding-sheet-metal.html
Resources
• http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/butt-welding-body-panels-106925.html
• http://www.powerblocktv.com/player/2min_player.php?ep_show=2min&ep_num=2min-
• 05http://www.lmctruck.com/