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Old 03-21-2013, 12:59 PM   #1
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Shortbed conversion on Gearz

Did anyone besides me catch the episode of Gearz where Stacy David chops down a 67 longbed? Man I wish I had the tools he has access to. Makes it look so easy

http://staceydavid.com/episodes/lmc-...bed-conversion
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Old 03-21-2013, 02:19 PM   #2
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

I saw that. Yeah, he sure makes it look easy. Guess it really is when you have access to a shop like that!
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Old 03-21-2013, 03:22 PM   #3
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

I watched it last night. Love to have a shot at working in his shop, he has some many wonderful toys.
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Old 03-21-2013, 03:40 PM   #4
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

There is aother thread running. Please tell me you are not thinking of cutting yours down are you?

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Old 03-21-2013, 03:41 PM   #5
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

His donor truck already had a rear sway bar, aftermarket front bumper, etc....
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Old 03-21-2013, 03:45 PM   #6
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

Makes me want to get another truck and cut it down!
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Old 03-21-2013, 04:09 PM   #7
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

his infomercial show will help the monkey see monkey do guys to all jump off the same bridge and cause a big swing in the junkyard of aborted projects world wide
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Old 03-21-2013, 04:23 PM   #8
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

Don't really think it's worth it myself when there is a lot of real short rollers for sale for cheap money. Cutting the bed down takes some skill but seems like a better way to go to me.....but that's just me.
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Don't really think it's worth it myself when there is a lot of real short rollers for sale for cheap money. Cutting the bed down takes some skill but seems like a better way to go to me.....but that's just me.
He didn't cut the bed down on the show, you can buy both short bed sides for $1,000..... I don't know why anyone would cut down the long bed sides.
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Old 03-21-2013, 05:25 PM   #10
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He didn't cut the bed down on the show, you can buy both short bed sides for $1,000..... I don't know why anyone would cut down the long bed sides.
I can think of a thousand reasons..
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his infomercial show will help the monkey see monkey do guys to all jump off the same bridge and cause a big swing in the junkyard of aborted projects world wide
Yup, I agree here. Too many that don't know what they're up against bite off more than they can chew. Some of this stuff looks pretty easy on TV. It's much different in the real world. I sometimes wonder what the ratio is for completed projects to those gone bad. It's always worked for me to just keep things relatively simple, and be realistic with my goals.

That being said, Shortening a chassis has become very popular recently. The procedure isn't that difficult. I'm confident I could pull it off, but I'd recommend against it for a novice.
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

I am going for it ! Tried to sell my 68 long GMC, was giving it away ! No offers, so I said F&$K IT ! I will cut it ! Found a short frame & SWB for the project so far, will keep you posted
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Well thats cool, you've got everything you need, nice
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Old 03-21-2013, 05:43 PM   #14
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

I'm thinking of making my shortbed into a longbed. It would be nice to have his shop for 1 build. Maybe he should have a contest, the winner gets to help build his own ride with Stacey in his well equipped garage.
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I'm thinking of making my shortbed into a longbed. It would be nice to have his shop for 1 build. Maybe he should have a contest, the winner gets to help build his own ride with Stacey in his well equipped garage.
That'd be sweet, use all his free tools and gadgets
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Old 03-21-2013, 06:36 PM   #16
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

i enjoyed the show. It was nice that it finally had some practical content. I cut a frame a few years ago with that same method
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:35 PM   #17
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Re: Shortbed conversion on Gearz

He must love these trucks. Anyone remember copperhead? Aside from the frame and cab it was a 100% aftermarket truck.

I recognize that truck, it was the cover truck for the catalog for a while.
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Ill never forget copperhead watched its build like a 100 times
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My wife bought me an autographed picture of Copperhead for my birthday a couple years ago. It's a cherished possession She's a keeper eh?

Hopefully Stacey will make these trucks more popular--drive up the prices for those of us that have 'em...
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That truck had alot of power
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He must love these trucks. Anyone remember copperhead? Aside from the frame and cab it was a 100% aftermarket truck.

I recognize that truck, it was the cover truck for the catalog for a while.
I decided to read down a bit to see if anyone had noticed that the truck was LMC's showcase truck. It's been photographed to showcase just about everything offered by LMC for 67-68 pickups. It looks like they decided to update the truck, and how better to do that than with national TV coverage.

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My wife bought me an autographed picture of Copperhead for my birthday a couple years ago. It's a cherished possession She's a keeper eh?
Well, too bad she didn't buy the real thing for you.
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I decided to read down a bit to see if anyone had noticed that the truck was LMC's showcase truck. It's been photographed to showcase just about everything offered by LMC for 67-68 pickups. It looks like they decided to update the truck, and how better to do that than with national TV coverage.
Kinda hard to miss the blue on blue color combo. I love the colors on the truck. I hope it gets repainted the same.
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