08/25/2026
1966 C30 BODY SWAP — SHORTENING THE RAM FRAME
Getting the 1966 C30 cab and box to sit right on the 2004 Ram chassis meant changing the wheelbase.
We shortened the frame down to 127 inches by plasma cutting the chassis, removing 13 inches, then sliding the frame section back into the existing frame channel.
Once everything was measured, squared and positioned correctly, the frame was welded back together and reinforced to lock the new wheelbase in.
A lot more involved than just dropping an old body onto a newer chassis — everything has to land where it belongs.
Next step: getting the cab and box sitting exactly where we want them.