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Racer2172 03-11-2013 01:43 AM

how not to make a long bed short
 
Thought I'd share some pics of the 72 that a po made short to long, glad I found a real short bed frame.
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SS Tim 03-11-2013 02:00 AM

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And the pictures are where????

Racer2172 03-11-2013 02:16 AM

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Will have to.upload in the morning, can't find cord
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daves72C10D 03-11-2013 05:46 AM

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Looking forward to them.

Racer2172 03-11-2013 01:00 PM

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Ok had to email them to myself and upload on computer while at work here the pics are of the driverside frame. Needless to say From this point back it will go to scrap unless someone needs some parts. I m keepin the trailing arms and rear end.

Racer2172 03-11-2013 01:05 PM

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ok trying the other pic from the inside. Got to admit atleast they painted it to prevent rust. except the wiring harness blocked it.

cdowns 03-11-2013 02:12 PM

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not a very uncommon sight// that is why i always post negative comments about that practise// i really do think ALOTmore end up in the dumpster than on the road

Gene 03-11-2013 04:51 PM

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Dang, I thought my welding sucked! And no bracing? Thats a deathtrap!

Bishops Trucks 03-11-2013 04:55 PM

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One good load of firewood and a few bumps would fold that truck right in half.

Racer2172 03-11-2013 05:17 PM

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Yep, thats why i bought only for parts the only loads it hauled was the scrap metal and odds and ends when i moved back in december of course it was on a trailer not driven. For 500 bucks i am salvaging the 5 lugs set up front and rear 350/350 combo and a few other odds and ends. to use on the 67. If anyone needs rear frame rails are straight from this eyesore back otherwise they'll be added to the loaded headed to scrap.

Racer2172 03-11-2013 05:23 PM

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This is what it looked like when bought. bed is already off headed to scrap. Hood gone too. Soon will be torn down for remaining good parts.

SS Tim 03-11-2013 06:59 PM

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Wow, that frame is a mess! Is there a reason you are not just selling that squarebody stepside bed? I'd think someone would want it. Are you parting this beyond your needs?

junksaver 03-11-2013 11:49 PM

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I would try to sell the bed. Someone with a square body should want it.

Racer2172 03-11-2013 11:55 PM

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The bed is in rough shape
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Racer2172 03-11-2013 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim (Post 5940767)
Wow, that frame is a mess! Is there a reason you are not just selling that squarebody stepside bed? I'd think someone would want it. Are you parting this beyond your needs?

Will be parting out remainder of truck after I pull the parts I want, bed is bent and in rough shape worth more as scrap, they are a dime a dozen around here.
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