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Boones · 07-03-2003, 07:56 PM

Found a nice 72 Cheyenne Long bed with AC here locally but I want a short bed. I have heard there are kits (templates) for cutting the frame and I know you can buy the bed sides..

As I see it the following must be done, am I missing anything
cut, shorten frame, reweld
shorten the driveshaft, brake lines and ebrake cables
disassemble the bed, cut floor down, reassemble bed
I know its not that simple but have to ask

Has anyone attempted this and how tough it is really....

Thanks Boones

07-03-2003, 07:56 PM	#1
Boones Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 47	How hard is it to shorten a long bed Found a nice 72 Cheyenne Long bed with AC here locally but I want a short bed. I have heard there are kits (templates) for cutting the frame and I know you can buy the bed sides.. As I see it the following must be done, am I missing anything cut, shorten frame, reweld shorten the driveshaft, brake lines and ebrake cables disassemble the bed, cut floor down, reassemble bed I know its not that simple but have to ask Has anyone attempted this and how tough it is really.... Thanks Boones