Is this Practical ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-26-2011, 12:59 AM

I am considering buying a truck similar to this one;

And removing the useless short bed and have it crushed and sent to China.
Then I want to lengthen the frame and put a more practical long bed or even an 8.5' bed on there so that I can actually use the truck.
Have any of you guys done this?

PanelDeland · 03-26-2011, 05:42 AM

You,my friend,have a warped sense of humor.lol

If that's the kind of ride you want,go for it.It may not be everyones cup of tea but it's your ride.Just remember people will be asking if your gonna cut it to a shortbed.Just like they ask me if I'm gonna put a v8 in mine.

68steppsidee · 03-26-2011, 06:47 AM

yeah sounds like you need to get a 3/4 ton if you want work use.. imo this is a classic weekend truck thats not meant to have alot of extreme bed use

eagleuh1 · 03-26-2011, 07:30 AM

You're a few days early for the April Fool. But yeh, we wanna see lots of pictures!!!

**Stocker** · 03-26-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

You're a few days early for the April Fool.

My thoughts exactly!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2011, 12:35 PM

Post up some pics id love to see someone convert a short stepper to a long stepper..

jhwkns · 03-26-2011, 12:59 PM

If your going to troll. Do it in the proper forum.

1970 Bowtie · 03-26-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

If your going to troll. Do it in the proper forum.

Baits in the water.

treveiger · 03-26-2011, 02:14 PM

nice one, thats a beautiful truck

cdowns · 03-26-2011, 02:17 PM

i'm a fan of chopping up shortstuff and making cool long or extra long beds to work with// have recommended this very solution a number of times

1970 Bowtie · 03-26-2011, 02:26 PM

crazy longhorn · 03-26-2011, 02:48 PM

Save yourself some work, just drop the tailgate....it should make 8ft then

crazyL

Beat68CST · 03-26-2011, 03:11 PM

If the truck is that nice, no, not practical, no use in cuttin up good stuff.

If it's definitely a project truck, MAKE IT LONG!

Go big or go home. (:

And the short bed, don't crush it, sell it on Craigslist atleast, recoop some money.

treveiger · 03-26-2011, 02:47 PM

How about make it a dually flat bed

Rooster's 67 · 03-26-2011, 03:27 PM

uh...why crush a good bed? some one can use it.

wwotr · 03-26-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

I am considering buying a truck similar to this one;

And removing the useless short bed and have it crushed and sent to China.
Then I want to lengthen the frame and put a more practical long bed or even an 8.5' bed on there so that I can actually use the truck.
Have any of you guys done this?

Dude! It is YOUR ride and this is MY opinion.

NOOOOOooooooooooooooooo....................

A waste of Time/Money and it destroy's a beautiful looking Truck.
I've never been ones for Long Beds.
If I click on a Thread here and see a picture of a Long Bed,
or the Word long Bed, I don't even bother reading it.

Please understand, that this is my own opinion,
and you did ask for a consensus from the group.

treveiger · 03-26-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

I've never been ones for Long Beds.
If I click on a Thread here and see a picture of a Long Bed,
or the Word long Bed, I don't even bother reading it.

But you just read this one

.

**LockDoc** · 03-26-2011, 06:48 PM

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I can't believe you guys are really falling for this... It really isn't even worth an answer...

Just my 2¢ worth....

LockDoc

**leddzepp** · 03-26-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I can't believe you guys are really falling for this... It really isn't even worth an answer...

Just my 2¢ worth....

LockDoc

winner winner chicken dinner!

This thread is pointless and now closed.

03-26-2011, 12:59 AM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Is this Practical ? I am considering buying a truck similar to this one; And removing the useless short bed and have it crushed and sent to China. Then I want to lengthen the frame and put a more practical long bed or even an 8.5' bed on there so that I can actually use the truck. Have any of you guys done this? Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

03-26-2011, 05:42 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Is this Practical ? You,my friend,have a warped sense of humor.lol If that's the kind of ride you want,go for it.It may not be everyones cup of tea but it's your ride.Just remember people will be asking if your gonna cut it to a shortbed.Just like they ask me if I'm gonna put a v8 in mine. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-26-2011, 06:47 AM	#3
68steppsidee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 196	Re: Is this Practical ? yeah sounds like you need to get a 3/4 ton if you want work use.. imo this is a classic weekend truck thats not meant to have alot of extreme bed use

03-26-2011, 07:30 AM	#4
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Is this Practical ? You're a few days early for the April Fool. But yeh, we wanna see lots of pictures!!!

03-26-2011, 12:35 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Is this Practical ? Post up some pics id love to see someone convert a short stepper to a long stepper.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2011, 12:59 PM	#7
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Is this Practical ? If your going to troll. Do it in the proper forum. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-26-2011, 02:14 PM	#9
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Is this Practical ? nice one, thats a beautiful truck __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-26-2011, 02:17 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Is this Practical ? i'm a fan of chopping up shortstuff and making cool long or extra long beds to work with// have recommended this very solution a number of times __________________ 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

03-26-2011, 02:26 PM	#11
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Is this Practical ? __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

03-26-2011, 02:48 PM	#12
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Is this Practical ? Save yourself some work, just drop the tailgate....it should make 8ft then crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

03-26-2011, 03:11 PM	#13
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Is this Practical ? If the truck is that nice, no, not practical, no use in cuttin up good stuff. If it's definitely a project truck, MAKE IT LONG! Go big or go home. (: And the short bed, don't crush it, sell it on Craigslist atleast, recoop some money.

03-26-2011, 02:47 PM	#14
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Is this Practical ? How about make it a dually flat bed __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-26-2011, 03:27 PM	#15
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: Is this Practical ? uh...why crush a good bed? some one can use it.

03-26-2011, 06:48 PM	#18
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,639	Re: Is this Practical ? - I can't believe you guys are really falling for this... It really isn't even worth an answer... Just my 2¢ worth.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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