how not to make a long bed short - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Racer2172** · 03-11-2013, 01:43 AM

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

And the pictures are where????

**Racer2172** · 03-11-2013, 02:16 AM

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

Looking forward to them.

**Racer2172** · 03-11-2013, 01:00 PM

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

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

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

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

Bishops Trucks · 03-11-2013, 04:55 PM

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

**Racer2172** · 03-11-2013, 05:17 PM

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

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

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?

**Racer2172** · 03-11-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

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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junksaver · 03-11-2013, 11:49 PM

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

**Racer2172** · 03-11-2013, 11:55 PM

The bed is in rough shape
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03-11-2013, 01:43 AM	#1
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	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. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

03-11-2013, 02:00 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: how not to make a long bed short And the pictures are where???? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-11-2013, 02:16 AM	#3
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: how not to make a long bed short Will have to.upload in the morning, can't find cord Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

03-11-2013, 05:46 AM	#4
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: how not to make a long bed short Looking forward to them. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

03-11-2013, 01:00 PM	#5
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: how not to make a long bed short 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. Attached Images __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

03-11-2013, 01:05 PM	#6
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: how not to make a long bed short ok trying the other pic from the inside. Got to admit atleast they painted it to prevent rust. except the wiring harness blocked it. Attached Images __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

03-11-2013, 02:12 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: how not to make a long bed short 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 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-11-2013, 04:51 PM	#8
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: how not to make a long bed short Dang, I thought my welding sucked! And no bracing? Thats a deathtrap! __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

03-11-2013, 04:55 PM	#9
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: how not to make a long bed short One good load of firewood and a few bumps would fold that truck right in half. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-11-2013, 05:17 PM	#10
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: how not to make a long bed short 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. __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

03-11-2013, 05:23 PM	#11
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: how not to make a long bed short 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. Attached Images __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

03-11-2013, 06:59 PM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: how not to make a long bed short 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? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-11-2013, 11:49 PM	#14
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: how not to make a long bed short I would try to sell the bed. Someone with a square body should want it. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

03-11-2013, 11:55 PM	#15
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: how not to make a long bed short The bed is in rough shape Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

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