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tripleblack · 08-25-2005, 11:02 AM

I need some advise on where to start if i want to convert my 69 GMC longbed to a shortbed.

*FormerMember* · 08-25-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tripleblack

I need some advise on where to start if i want to convert my 69 GMC longbed to a shortbed.

Get the right frame,suspension, driveline, trailing arms and bed. Everything else swaps over.

Or take a torch, plasma cutter, sawzall or any other implement of distrucktion and cut your chassis and box to fit.

Preferably not cutting and welding your frame in a straight vertical line!

Putter · 08-25-2005, 11:17 AM

Just go to the laundry-mat and put it in the dryer for 45 minutes on HIGH. It'll draw up a good 12-15 inches!!!! (sorry, I couldn't resist)

*FormerMember* · 08-25-2005, 11:33 AM

They do make everything BIGGER in Texas, right?

Should be able to find a dryer big enough!

mocwon · 08-25-2005, 11:41 AM

from Central Texas

I converted a 72 GMC longbed to a 72 Chevy shortbed...... Hunted down a shortbed rolling chassis for $150 (altering a long bed frame isn't worth the hassle IMO), bought a nice short box, swapped in a one-piece drive shaft, installed short bed brake lines and e-brake cable.

One thing to note: In Texas, the title follows the frame VIN not the VIN tag on the cab. My title doesn't match the frame but I don't see it being a big deal since they always look at the VIN tag when inspections come along.

Frizzle Fry · 08-25-2005, 12:10 PM

For the frame, check this article As for the bed, I haven't completed it yet, buy I'm converting some longbed sides to short. Just take 12" out in front of the wheels and 8" behind. Here's a link The bed was a POS to begin with so I figured I'd try it

If it works out, it's better than paying $400 a side

08-25-2005, 11:02 AM	#1
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	Shortbed conversion I need some advise on where to start if i want to convert my 69 GMC longbed to a shortbed.

08-25-2005, 11:17 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Just go to the laundry-mat and put it in the dryer for 45 minutes on HIGH. It'll draw up a good 12-15 inches!!!! (sorry, I couldn't resist) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 08-25-2005 at 11:17 AM.

08-25-2005, 11:41 AM	#5
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	from Central Texas I converted a 72 GMC longbed to a 72 Chevy shortbed...... Hunted down a shortbed rolling chassis for $150 (altering a long bed frame isn't worth the hassle IMO), bought a nice short box, swapped in a one-piece drive shaft, installed short bed brake lines and e-brake cable. One thing to note: In Texas, the title follows the frame VIN not the VIN tag on the cab. My title doesn't match the frame but I don't see it being a big deal since they always look at the VIN tag when inspections come along. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

08-25-2005, 11:33 AM	#4
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	They do make everything BIGGER in Texas, right? Should be able to find a dryer big enough!

08-25-2005, 12:10 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	For the frame, check this article As for the bed, I haven't completed it yet, buy I'm converting some longbed sides to short. Just take 12" out in front of the wheels and 8" behind. Here's a link The bed was a POS to begin with so I figured I'd try it If it works out, it's better than paying $400 a side



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