| garyhenrich | -- 07-23-2014 @ 9:26 PM |
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I have a 41 ford regular truck, 134" that I would like to shorten to the Commercial or express length of 112" put a stock bed and fenders on. Any one have any experience with doing this?
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| Stroker | -- 07-26-2014 @ 2:55 PM |
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The only common parts to the two very different trucks are: cab, grille, hood and lower side panels, headlights, radiator and engine. Unless you are planning upon building a "retro monster truck" you will be looking for a frame, driveline, front axle, front fenders, bumper, steering components plus several minor pieces such as a speedometer face. I was hoping someone besides me would comfort you, but I hate to see a question just hang in limbo. No, I've never tried to do this, nor would I.
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| TomO | -- 07-29-2014 @ 7:49 AM |
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Like Stroker, I have never tried to shorten a chassis and would not attempt it due to safety reasons. I would look for a shorter chassis with the drive train from the engine back to mount the cab onto. Someone on the HAMB may be able to help with your project. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Tom
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| alanwoodieman | -- 07-30-2014 @ 9:14 AM |
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you can convert to a 122" truck very easily, as this truck uses the same hood/fenders and frame as your 134". a 112" uses the same frame as a car and would be hard to convert to. I have a 122 3/4 ton truck and also a 134" 1 1/2 ton truck and also thought about doing this conversion.
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| Stroker | -- 07-30-2014 @ 5:47 PM |
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garyhenrich: Alan Woodieman is very knowledgeable regarding these trucks. I'd suggest that you PM him for details.
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| supereal | -- 08-04-2014 @ 6:27 AM |
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We routinely shorten and lengthen truck frames at our shop to accomodate various bodies. To do it safely requires experience and appropriate equipment. Find a truck shop in your area. They either do the work, or can tell you who does. They should also be able to alter the driveshaft as a part of the job.
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