In this video we shorten the frame on project "hotshot" and get it ready to install the new bed.
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@user-tw5ed4uk6s2 ай бұрын
Wow! Another great project!
@HarmonGarage2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@fredmccasland72045 ай бұрын
Great video!
@HarmonGarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@robertyoung50782 жыл бұрын
Just love how you made everything seem so simple, you have given me my inspiration to do what I been dreaming off, thank you.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
The confidence comes from having done a few of these already. I was scared to death when I did the first one. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching
@thisguy18752 жыл бұрын
Love dem old square bodys,, I had a old 77 when I was 19year old. My favorite is the 60-63 not alot of them left worth fixin. Great channel Sir like watchin you getr done,, wish I still had that drive man.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@workingmansrestorations707111 ай бұрын
You had me running across my shop when you said the truck fell apart
@HarmonGarage11 ай бұрын
Lol
@jeffdillard57422 жыл бұрын
One great video after another, lots of views, now 1500 subscribers! Harmon Garage is on the move, Congrats!
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. It’s definitely exciting
@johnhaynie57272 жыл бұрын
these step by step video are excellent
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@BILL-sb5kk8 ай бұрын
I guess you are are welding with a 220 volt mig welder ? .035 welding wire ? I was wondering because I have a similar project comming up soon.
@HarmonGarage8 ай бұрын
Yes 220 MIG. .030 wire. Dual pass
@BILL-sb5kk8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the come back. LOVE THOSE VIDS, VERY INFORMATIVE !@@HarmonGarage
@HarmonGarage8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@steelmill8882 жыл бұрын
I stopped using a Sawzall for cutting frame rails.I can't cut straight with them either.6 in wheel on a angle works so much better.I like the idea of using the old frame section for reinforcement.Nice work.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Doogie_Causey2 жыл бұрын
OutFknStanding Job Sir
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud
@jheibeck60592 жыл бұрын
You don't have to angle or z you can plate and gusset if your worried about hauling weight but it happens every day in body shops and chassis shops backhalfing trucks and cars. your work looks awesome and great explanation
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yea. I like doing the double frame setup that I do. It has worked out good for me on quite a few. Thanks for watching
@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
I have to ask what size welder you used, 110v or 220v. My buddy said there's no way you welded 1/4" frame without a 220v welder.
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
It’s a 220
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
But a good high amp 110 welder would do the job
@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
@@HarmonGarage, I appreciate the reply. I figured you used 220v also but he just couldn't wrap his head around the fact that guys on KZbin have used high quality 110v welders and multiple passes to weld truck frames. You did a phenomenal job on this truck. Really enjoy the content.
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks bud. I appreciate the support
@courchesnemichael6218 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1981 gmc c35 and would like to convert it to a 6ft short box. How much frame length should I cut?
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
If you go back in my other videos I have another video where I shortened the frame on a quad cab long bed. All the measurements and everything you should need are in that video
@williamjones90992 жыл бұрын
Nicely done my friend
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@johnkozero68422 жыл бұрын
Looks great 👍👍👍👍👍💯
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michaelcowan35562 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for taking the time to do these videos and the end of video was great😂🤷🏼♂️frame broke
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
No problem. Thanks for watching. I try to make it fun
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Just posted another video 10 minutes ago. A continuation of this project
@nickwilliams454 Жыл бұрын
I have the same truck but the frame is bad. I wanted to know if I could do the double frame using a K20 frame. Did you take anything off the rear of the chassis?
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
You can use the k20 frame if it fits. This truck was a dump truck before I started on it and the frame was hacked off right behind the rear leaf spring mount when they cut the bed off
@nickwilliams454 Жыл бұрын
My truck was the same dump truck and you can see the layers in some spots. I measured the rails and it’s 1 1/4 inches taller but same width across.
@nickwilliams454 Жыл бұрын
You done the best job I’ve seen compared to the Z cut and others. Welded and bolted double frame has to be stronger. I just want a daily driver that I can haul a little heat and there
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
Ok
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
I’ve shortened a bunch of these frames with no issues. This particular truck tows a 30 foot dump trailer everytime it’s used and it’s never had a problem
@chrisprater91212 жыл бұрын
Did this on a 72 K10 and getting ready to do it on a 66 C30 motor home. Good video
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@ronbunker57782 жыл бұрын
Nice job! You probably know this, but Brothers Trucks makes a kit for this. Of course, I like your solution better as you are using what you took off and saving the money on the kit.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. And it is a lot stronger the way I did it. Thank you for watching
@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
The brothers kit is for C10 frames, the c30/k30 frame is taller. And this frame job was way stronger than what brothers offers
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnkranz40042 жыл бұрын
Very Nice job
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Thanks for watching
@michaelmoran47302 жыл бұрын
Had a guy ask me to shorten his dully frame so he could use a step side bed back in the early 80's. Everybody told me I was "ruining the truck" by cutting the frame and putting it back together. lol It was stronger AFTER it was shortened than before.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Every one that I have done has definitely been stronger after I cut it
@elwoodbrusse39912 жыл бұрын
Nice job.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@timjones80062 жыл бұрын
You did right by doing it gm way good job
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@tylertrimsale12592 жыл бұрын
Do you ever throw a tack on those through bolt nuts?
@tylertrimsale12592 жыл бұрын
I guess it’s not really necessary once everything is welded
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
They’re nylocs. I’ve never had one come loose
@leonardorobles5341 Жыл бұрын
Estos vídeos nadamás enseñan las barbas del que sale aquí.
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
Gracias
@samfisherskiller2 жыл бұрын
👍
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
👍
@headersandstrings67372 жыл бұрын
Man how is someone going to have a bed like that, and weld on some gas tank straps for a hitch! Well done sir!
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
I agree. It will have a beefy hitch when I’m done!! Lol. Thanks
@Jluna3692 жыл бұрын
Great job as always 👊🏼 How much do you charge to cut my 82 c10
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
To shorten the frame. Rewire the back, shorten exhaust, shorten driveshaft, shorten brake lines and clean and paint everything is about $1500 plus materials. (Paint, some bolts, welding wire, etc.) that does not include the bed. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support!!
@samknudsen91792 жыл бұрын
Here is a tip for you, since you used a part of the origional chassis as a fish plate, i noticed you had a problem getting the back half getting the back half of the chassis sliding passed the fish plate, since you bolted both fish plates, you should have loosened one of the fish plates so it will allow the back half slide pass the fish plate, once you have achieved what you wanted to do, all you had to do was tightened those bolts up then continue doing the rest of the main job, hope this information helps in the future.
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
Good info, thank you
@smallblockfuelie2 жыл бұрын
Why not leave the frame VIN number on the truck?
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Just the best place to cut it. It’s on the frame in at least one other spot that I know of
@peterhatch15832 жыл бұрын
What about a c20 crew cab why not a construction splice
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
I made a video shortening a c20 crew cab. It’s in your videos on the channel
@peterhatch15832 жыл бұрын
@@HarmonGarage thks just finished watching it thks for your reply
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
No problem. Glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching
@tylertrimsale12592 жыл бұрын
Also you should sand blast that flat bed and hit it with some steel it! Make it last a little longer. I’m super anal about rust i attack that stuff with a prejudice haha
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
I’ll clean it good and paint it. But that is a good method
@tylertrimsale12592 жыл бұрын
@@HarmonGarage have you ever tried that steel it stuff? It’s some solid stuff weld through also
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes I’ve used it before
@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
I rebuilt the entire back half of my 95 F350 4x4 dually cab and chassis, but I cheated and had my local steel sales place actually bend my new frame rails. I had the bend a second set 20 inches long, same as in this video. I bolted and welded the double frame then used Zinga cold galvanizing on the entire frame, under the cab and in the cab. 5 yrs in upstate NY and impervious so far to rust. Zinga rep stated that cold galvanizing is good for 50-70 yrs at 30% salt exposure, but we will see.
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
Good to know on the coating. I will have to look into it
@socomsmith32412 жыл бұрын
😃👍
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
👍
@socomsmith32412 жыл бұрын
I hope thats a lennox blade.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir it is!
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Best blades I’ve ever used. I like there utility knife blades also
@socomsmith32412 жыл бұрын
@@HarmonGarage ha! I knew it! Don't forget to drink some water buddy
@socomsmith32412 жыл бұрын
@@HarmonGarage I used to weld their band saw blades together.
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Lol. I have been. I took a couple cases to the shop
@pawpawdiablo3132 жыл бұрын
Killer
@HarmonGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@tcollier40172 жыл бұрын
@9:00 😆
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
👍
@pattipopwell84622 жыл бұрын
Angle cut like a big rig
@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
We do frame stretches on our semi trucks and for customers, we do Z, L and straight cuts. All get a double frame insert.
@HarmonGarage Жыл бұрын
I feel that all all the cuts provide the same strength if you double frame them. I am not a fan of the angle cut thou