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franky69c10 · 08-20-2008, 03:19 AM

does anyone have any info on making a long bed to a short bed , and im talking about the frame how and where to cutt it to ,make it into a shortbed ..

**Captkaos** · 08-20-2008, 11:26 AM

here is a full thread on a member of my forum doing this:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=7334.0

Here is another write-up a member did:
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/lwb_to_swb.htm

franky69c10 · 08-20-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

here is a full thread on a member of my forum doing this:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=7334.0

Here is another write-up a member did:
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/lwb_to_swb.htm

man once again thanks CAPTKAOS this will help alot...

87Bob · 08-20-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

does anyone have any info on making a long bed to a short bed , and im talking about the frame how and where to cutt it to ,make it into a shortbed ..

The TV show "Trucks" on Spike network did that recently you might go to their web site and see when it will be on again. They run reruns many times over. It was very in depth and should be a good guide to you.

franky69c10 · 08-20-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Bob

The TV show "Trucks" on Spike network did that recently you might go to their web site and see when it will be on again. They run reruns many times over. It was very in depth and should be a good guide to you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

that was on a 66 pickup. the dimensions aren't the same.

thanks alot guys, yeah i wanna do this 2 my 87 cuz im not a big fan of longbeds

**Captkaos** · 08-20-2008, 02:44 PM

that was on a 66 pickup. the dimensions aren't the same.

franky69c10 · 08-20-2008, 03:30 PM

hey captkaos does he have info on the measurement on the frame like were 2 start..

**Captkaos** · 08-20-2008, 04:11 PM

It is the difference in wheelbase on a SWB vs LWB = 14", you also have to lop off 6" off the rear.
Read the bottom link for a written description and the listed mods to the frame. I would use the pics how-to on cutting the frame though.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-20-2008, 07:08 PM

Man thanks for the info and picture frank69. I was looking for info on the same thing. thanks alot!

**Captkaos** · 08-21-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Man thanks for the info and picture frank69. I was looking for info on the same thing. thanks alot!

The pics are from the article on my forum that the member doing the conversion thread took. There are more pics in the thread.

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2008, 09:22 PM

Take a look in the FAQ forum here. There is a very well written and documented article there and doing the LB to SB conversion on a 67-72 truck. It's a different frame, but it's great reading.

08-20-2008, 03:19 AM	#1
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	73-87 help does anyone have any info on making a long bed to a short bed , and im talking about the frame how and where to cutt it to ,make it into a shortbed .. __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

08-20-2008, 11:26 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 73-87 help here is a full thread on a member of my forum doing this: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/sm...p?topic=7334.0 Here is another write-up a member did: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/lwb_to_swb.htm __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 73-87 help that was on a 66 pickup. the dimensions aren't the same. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-20-2008, 03:30 PM	#7
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: 73-87 help hey captkaos does he have info on the measurement on the frame like were 2 start.. __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 Last edited by franky69c10; 08-20-2008 at 03:40 PM.

08-20-2008, 04:11 PM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 73-87 help It is the difference in wheelbase on a SWB vs LWB = 14", you also have to lop off 6" off the rear. Read the bottom link for a written description and the listed mods to the frame. I would use the pics how-to on cutting the frame though. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-20-2008, 07:08 PM	#9
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: 73-87 help Man thanks for the info and picture frank69. I was looking for info on the same thing. thanks alot!

08-20-2008, 09:22 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 73-87 help Take a look in the FAQ forum here. There is a very well written and documented article there and doing the LB to SB conversion on a 67-72 truck. It's a different frame, but it's great reading. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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