Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**joe231** · 11-10-2009, 11:43 PM

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-11-2009, 12:03 AM

Nice truck, and nice build thread. I really like those mirrors on these style of truck.

Tow Me · 11-11-2009, 12:37 AM

The trucks at my dad's shop, and I dont know the tire size off hand. Sorry. I'll try to look next time.

As for the rack..... I heard enough 'yeahs' to support my opinion. I'm not gonna drill holes until its driving, but I'll be rockin' it.

**dsigh** · 11-16-2009, 11:16 PM

So is this truck the same length as a Suburban?

Tow Me · 11-17-2009, 01:45 AM

Its not the same length as a Suburban. The burb frames are totally different on the back half.

justpball · 11-17-2009, 09:07 AM

i kinda like it, i think if you go with all the other trim it would look cool!

Tow Me · 11-17-2009, 11:06 AM

Thanks Justpball... I'll have the wheel well trim, tailgate bezel, 91 grill/headlights, back of cab trim, and eventually the side trim. Essentially the Silverado package

**toomanytoyz** · 11-18-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Thanks Justpball... I'll have the wheel well trim, tailgate bezel, 91 grill/headlights, back of cab trim, and eventually the side trim. Essentially the Silverado package

Nice Build, I also went with the Burb Front on my Crew Stepper Build......

Rick

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-18-2009, 03:05 PM

I have the same front clip on my 76 K30 truck. I love them.

**toomanytoyz** · 11-18-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I have the same front clip on my 76 K30 truck. I love them.

How hard was that to do on the older Body Style? Do u know of a link anywhere with instructions? I have a 76 Crew Dually that i would like to upgrade to this Style ?

Thanks, Rick

Tow Me, Sorry for the derail of your Thread.............

BIG V · 11-19-2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

I shortened down a Suburban roof rack and I 99% sure I'm gonna add it. Any opinions?

i like the rack idea its nice to see someone not doing everything everyone is doing

**dsigh** · 11-19-2009, 07:38 PM

I don't mean to hijak the thread, and if there is already a Crew SWB 101 thread, please let me know.

But, is there anything difference with a 1 ton and 1/2 ton? I'll be switching crossmembers and running gear, I'm just worried about the frame itself...

**toomanytoyz** · 11-19-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsigh

I don't mean to hijak the thread, and if there is already a Crew SWB 101 thread, please let me know.

But, is there anything difference with a 1 ton and 1/2 ton? I'll be switching crossmembers and running gear, I'm just worried about the frame itself...

Not quite sure what u mean by the 101 , If u are referring to details of how to build one u could check out ojoes thread Describing how he built his......

Here is a Link........

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218953

Here is a Link to a Thread with a Bunch of Pics of Crewcab Short bed's......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370279

If you Do decide to build one u need to join the Crecab Short Bed Club, Here is a link to it..........

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=44

I used ojoes method to build my Crew Stepper & am very pleased with Results. I hope i have helped out.......

Rick

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

How hard was that to do on the older Body Style? Do u know of a link anywhere with instructions? I have a 76 Crew Dually that i would like to upgrade to this Style ?

Thanks, Rick

Tow Me, Sorry for the derail of your Thread.............

No link, sorry. It isn't too bad. The fenders and radiator support bolt right on. On the cowl panel I had to drill some holes to mount it on the firewall but the hardest part is the firewall. I removed the hinge mount from a 81 up truck and welded it on my 76 firewall. It wasn't that bad at all. I robbed the hood latch cable and mount from a donor truck and installed it on the kick panel inside and it worked out great.

**toomanytoyz** · 11-19-2009, 08:37 PM

Tow me, Here are a Couple Pics of Crew's with Roof racks........

The red one is one of mine, Not Sure what it came off of.......

The Silver was posted over in the Crew Thread.....

Hope these help, Rick

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Toomanytoyz, it looks like someone pulled some low 5ers or gn's with that rig. That's always cool to see the beds like that.

**toomanytoyz** · Yesterday, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Toomanytoyz, it looks like someone pulled some low 5ers or gn's with that rig. That's always cool to see the beds like that.

Here's another Pic of the Bed, It was Trash when i got the Truck.........

Rick

Tow Me · Yesterday, 11:33 AM

Hey Rick thanks. I think my rack is closest to the gray dually but I'm not a big fan of the your truck's rack. I bought a single cab dually for parts and it had a bed like that too. Someone did a pretty good job on it too.

No worries about hijackin the thread... I'm glad guys can get some good info.

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11-11-2009, 12:03 AM	#52
Dieselwrencher Project Disturbed Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitchellville, Ia Posts: 875	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Nice truck, and nice build thread. I really like those mirrors on these style of truck. __________________ 1969 K10 71/72 Grill 4" lift with 35 bfg's 350 4 speed 1972 Chevy Longhorn conversion to 4x4 2005 3500 5.9 48re 4x4 CC LB Laramie 1976 K-30 CC LB 5.9 cummins 19" of lift 52" Michelins 1968 Corvette 5.9 cummins tubbed drag/street car project 1995 F-350 CC LB soon to have cummins power 1940 Ford 2 Door Deluxe Sedan Electric Blue with Flames 350SBC TH350 Ford 9" 1968 GS400 Conv

11-11-2009, 12:37 AM	#53
Tow Me Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 91	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton The trucks at my dad's shop, and I dont know the tire size off hand. Sorry. I'll try to look next time. As for the rack..... I heard enough 'yeahs' to support my opinion. I'm not gonna drill holes until its driving, but I'll be rockin' it. __________________ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Glen Simpson Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevy C-10 (Bagged and body dropped), 1981 Chevy Crew Cab Short Bed (1/2 ton, 2wd project), 1999 GMC Yukon (Lowered 2wd daily), 1970 Chevy Suburban (Next project) Check out my albums! Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB IV Ever Low - Oregon Chapter Go to my Myspace page

11-16-2009, 11:16 PM	#54
dsigh _____________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 699	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton So is this truck the same length as a Suburban?

11-17-2009, 01:45 AM	#55
Tow Me Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 91	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Its not the same length as a Suburban. The burb frames are totally different on the back half. __________________ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Glen Simpson Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevy C-10 (Bagged and body dropped), 1981 Chevy Crew Cab Short Bed (1/2 ton, 2wd project), 1999 GMC Yukon (Lowered 2wd daily), 1970 Chevy Suburban (Next project) Check out my albums! Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB IV Ever Low - Oregon Chapter Go to my Myspace page

11-17-2009, 09:07 AM	#56
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 322	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton i kinda like it, i think if you go with all the other trim it would look cool! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2553317 90 burb 4wd

11-17-2009, 11:06 AM	#57
Tow Me Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 91	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Thanks Justpball... I'll have the wheel well trim, tailgate bezel, 91 grill/headlights, back of cab trim, and eventually the side trim. Essentially the Silverado package __________________ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Glen Simpson Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevy C-10 (Bagged and body dropped), 1981 Chevy Crew Cab Short Bed (1/2 ton, 2wd project), 1999 GMC Yukon (Lowered 2wd daily), 1970 Chevy Suburban (Next project) Check out my albums! Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB IV Ever Low - Oregon Chapter Go to my Myspace page

11-18-2009, 03:05 PM	#59
Dieselwrencher Project Disturbed Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitchellville, Ia Posts: 875	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I have the same front clip on my 76 K30 truck. I love them. __________________ 1969 K10 71/72 Grill 4" lift with 35 bfg's 350 4 speed 1972 Chevy Longhorn conversion to 4x4 2005 3500 5.9 48re 4x4 CC LB Laramie 1976 K-30 CC LB 5.9 cummins 19" of lift 52" Michelins 1968 Corvette 5.9 cummins tubbed drag/street car project 1995 F-350 CC LB soon to have cummins power 1940 Ford 2 Door Deluxe Sedan Electric Blue with Flames 350SBC TH350 Ford 9" 1968 GS400 Conv

11-19-2009, 07:38 PM	#62
dsigh _____________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 699	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I don't mean to hijak the thread, and if there is already a Crew SWB 101 thread, please let me know. But, is there anything difference with a 1 ton and 1/2 ton? I'll be switching crossmembers and running gear, I'm just worried about the frame itself...

11-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#65
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 3,904	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Tow me, Here are a Couple Pics of Crew's with Roof racks........ The red one is one of mine, Not Sure what it came off of....... The Silver was posted over in the Crew Thread..... Hope these help, Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-19-2009, 08:50 PM	#66
Dieselwrencher Project Disturbed Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitchellville, Ia Posts: 875	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Toomanytoyz, it looks like someone pulled some low 5ers or gn's with that rig. That's always cool to see the beds like that. __________________ 1969 K10 71/72 Grill 4" lift with 35 bfg's 350 4 speed 1972 Chevy Longhorn conversion to 4x4 2005 3500 5.9 48re 4x4 CC LB Laramie 1976 K-30 CC LB 5.9 cummins 19" of lift 52" Michelins 1968 Corvette 5.9 cummins tubbed drag/street car project 1995 F-350 CC LB soon to have cummins power 1940 Ford 2 Door Deluxe Sedan Electric Blue with Flames 350SBC TH350 Ford 9" 1968 GS400 Conv

Yesterday, 11:33 AM	#68
Tow Me Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 91	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Hey Rick thanks. I think my rack is closest to the gray dually but I'm not a big fan of the your truck's rack. I bought a single cab dually for parts and it had a bed like that too. Someone did a pretty good job on it too. No worries about hijackin the thread... I'm glad guys can get some good info. __________________ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Glen Simpson Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevy C-10 (Bagged and body dropped), 1981 Chevy Crew Cab Short Bed (1/2 ton, 2wd project), 1999 GMC Yukon (Lowered 2wd daily), 1970 Chevy Suburban (Next project) Check out my albums! Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB IV Ever Low - Oregon Chapter Go to my Myspace page

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