Converting to SWB

When I intially started looking for a C-10 I had several requirements and some wants. The wants I live without. The final result was a truck that met every requirement and all but one want. To be a SWB, better known as a short bed. Long beds are cool too but I have always wanted a short bed.

Three weeks after taking delivery, I was browsing Craiglist for parts when I came across a SWB frame for sale. It was only 20 miles away. I called the owner, Calvin, and made arrangements to see the frame. He explained the cab and bed were still mounted but I can check it out. After seeing I brokered a deal with Calvin. He agreed to pull the frame, sand blast it and paint it with POR15. A few days later, I went back with my truck and we loaded it into my 8ft bed. It had 4ft hanging off the back. To keep the cops happy, we placed red flags on the ends. Once I got it home, my neighbor helped me put the frame in my garage.

I still keep in touch with Calvin. It is always cool finding new friends that love these old trucks. And thanks to him I will be doing my own sheet metal work. We'll see how that turns out!