73-87 long bed to short bed in a weekend. Part 2 finishing up.

Part 2 we cut and shorten the frame install a 16 gallon tank and install a short bed driveshaft before adding some fake patina on the bed.
#budget #c10
#titanium welders
#budget build c10

[@Murminator660]

Born a long box now identifies as a short box ..... great job

[@Classictruckgarage]

Thanks. it’s a lot of work but sure looks better

[@darrinboring2366]

Looks good!

[@Classictruckgarage]

Thank you!!!

[@rudyflores9395]

You have to leave the rims alone dude. Its ok if you get rid of the tires 235 /65/ R15 for the front & back 235 /50/R15

[@Classictruckgarage]

@@rudyflores9395 they are still Tennessee orange. The tires have been changed to 265/70/15 in the back and a 235/75/15 in the front.

[@jeffhorton6493]

What part of tenn y'all at? If not too far I have a 78c10 that needs done!!

[@Classictruckgarage]

I’m about an hour west of Knoxville

[@shaneriley9244]

What was the settings you used on that welder

[@Classictruckgarage]

.030 solid core wire with 75/25 shielding gas. I believe I had the wire speed at about 195 and the voltage around 19-19.5 and the induction I leave at 6 for everything. I usually set the welder up with a piece of scrap from where I’ve cut out. I had a Lincoln 180 that was my grandpas and it got stolen and a 140 that i had forever and the drive motor went out. I’ve really been impressed with the titanium welder for the money. I didn’t think it would compare to my Lincoln but it has exceeded my expectations.