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mx574 03-14-2025 05:46 PM
61 shortbed conversion?
 
Thinking about doing this on a 61 c10. Brother's trucks has a video on YouTube if you get the conversion kit you do not need to remove the cab. But when I'm looking for the conversion kit they only sell for 1963 and up. Guessing this is for a reason. Does anyone know the frame differences or if the 63 kit would work on a 61. Thanks

SkinnyG 03-14-2025 06:36 PM
Re: 61 shortbed conversion?
 
How about a full step-by-step plus a video?

How To Shorten a '60-'62 C10
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SkinnyG 03-14-2025 08:46 PM
Re: 61 shortbed conversion?
 
The Coles Notes:

You're taking a section out of the rear frame rails, and taking a section out of the front X-arms.

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AcampoDave 03-15-2025 11:59 PM
Re: 61 shortbed conversion?
 
Wow, that's quite a job, . I just had to comment and give props to whomever figured that out and made that tutorial.

SkinnyG 03-16-2025 12:09 AM
Re: 61 shortbed conversion?
 
You're welcome!

short&wide65 03-16-2025 10:48 AM
Re: 61 shortbed conversion?
 
It's very detailed but just reading it makes be glad I have a factory short bed. :lol:


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