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oilyrag80 · 10-18-2011, 11:52 PM

Im cutting this bed down for a friend and he wanted a shortbed with a tool box so this is how it turned out so far. Still need to cut down door and box
but looks like its going to turn out pretty cool.

Steve Hafner · 10-19-2011, 04:22 AM

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That's going to be a "conversation piece" for sure !!!

Nice job !!!

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heeroyue2002 · 10-19-2011, 04:50 AM

pretty cool. how deep will that tool box be

**special-K** · 10-19-2011, 09:05 AM

That will be very unique. As said,quite a conversation piece.

oilyrag80 · 10-19-2011, 04:17 PM

Im going to cut down the original gm tool box so it will be stock depth
should look like a factory setup when done
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Bert W · 10-19-2011, 04:52 PM

I look forward to seeing this finished. I've seen many pics of tool boxes, but I have never seen one in person.

oilyrag80 · 10-26-2011, 10:44 PM

progress on the tool box door

ChevLoRay · 10-26-2011, 10:48 PM

Probably gonna generate some conversations that will have someone who knows everything possible about the '67-72's, saying he knew about the short bed tool box and saw one back in the day, but hadn't seen one in several years.

Just get a new SPID sheet and include the box in the list and let 'em guess.

Steve Hafner · 10-27-2011, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Probably gonna generate some conversations that will have someone who knows everything possible about the '67-72's, saying he knew about the short bed tool box and saw one back in the day, but hadn't seen one in several years.

Just get a new SPID sheet and include the box in the list and let 'em guess.

I agree . . . and it's looking great !!!

Pop's C-10 · 10-27-2011, 07:31 AM

That is neat..

oilyrag80 · 11-22-2011, 10:08 PM

finshed up box and door its now 12 inches narrower
also other pics of bed almost finshed

**70cst** · 11-23-2011, 12:47 AM

Nice touch

Rooster's 67 · 11-23-2011, 01:34 AM

Cool idea, And gutsy move when a good tool box brings nice coin to those that are looking for a complete good box.

My hats of to the great Sawzall gods!

**DANTIP** · 11-23-2011, 07:23 AM

Nice Work!! It looks like you also remove the center stake pocket. Nice Touch!!

If not for the custom side box, how many hours (or $$) does it take to do the sides, floor, etc.??

oilyrag80 · 11-23-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

Nice Work!! It looks like you also remove the center stake pocket. Nice Touch!!

If not for the custom side box, how many hours (or $$) does it take to do the sides, floor, etc.??

well this is the first bed ive cut down and it took some time not sure exactly
`but this is what i got in trade I think i did ok

**DANTIP** · 11-23-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oilyrag80

well this is the first bed ive cut down and it took some time not sure exactly
`but this is what i got in trade I think i did ok

Nice Deal!!

72BlckButy · 11-23-2011, 08:36 AM

I had often wondered what a SWB would look like with the tool box door... now I'll get to see.

Nice work!

feller · 11-23-2011, 11:52 AM

this is a great touch and i tip my hat to you and your skills, but i cry as well cause that was a good looking bedside toolbox and i want one. but for real good jobe dude

oilyrag80 · 11-23-2011, 08:43 PM

heres another pic. close up of box installed I delivered the bed before
i installed the door so no pic of it finshed yet. The box fit perfect after i cut
it down all holes lined up even the hinge holes lined up it came out better than expected

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-23-2011, 08:48 PM

Very nice job on the cut down and the shortening of the tool box door! That's awesome for sure!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-23-2011, 08:53 PM

That is gonna be a conversation piece for sure..

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-24-2011, 12:07 AM

Sweet seats!

**jocko** · 02-29-2012, 09:22 PM

I think you should also get a set of old wrenches and a hammer and cut about 5 inches out of each of them, just to add to the illusion... When someone asks what's different, just say "What, what are you talkin about???"

Husker · 02-29-2012, 11:38 PM

You do nice work.
Ron

Steve Hafner · 06-08-2012, 05:05 PM

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Any more pictures of the finished toolbox ?

10-18-2011, 11:52 PM	#1
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	short bed tool box? Im cutting this bed down for a friend and he wanted a shortbed with a tool box so this is how it turned out so far. Still need to cut down door and box but looks like its going to turn out pretty cool. Attached Images

10-19-2011, 04:22 AM	#2
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10-19-2011, 04:50 AM	#3
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10-19-2011, 04:17 PM	#5
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: short bed tool box? Im going to cut down the original gm tool box so it will be stock depth should look like a factory setup when done Posted via Mobile Device

10-19-2011, 04:52 PM	#6
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: short bed tool box? I look forward to seeing this finished. I've seen many pics of tool boxes, but I have never seen one in person.

10-26-2011, 10:44 PM	#7
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: short bed tool box? progress on the tool box door Attached Images

10-26-2011, 10:48 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: short bed tool box? Probably gonna generate some conversations that will have someone who knows everything possible about the '67-72's, saying he knew about the short bed tool box and saw one back in the day, but hadn't seen one in several years. Just get a new SPID sheet and include the box in the list and let 'em guess. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-27-2011, 07:31 AM	#10
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11-22-2011, 10:08 PM	#11
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: short bed tool box? finshed up box and door its now 12 inches narrower also other pics of bed almost finshed Attached Images

11-23-2011, 12:47 AM	#12
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11-23-2011, 01:34 AM	#13
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: short bed tool box? Cool idea, And gutsy move when a good tool box brings nice coin to those that are looking for a complete good box. My hats of to the great Sawzall gods! __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

11-23-2011, 07:23 AM	#14
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,889	Re: short bed tool box? Nice Work!! It looks like you also remove the center stake pocket. Nice Touch!! If not for the custom side box, how many hours (or $$) does it take to do the sides, floor, etc.?? Attached Images

11-23-2011, 08:36 AM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: short bed tool box? I had often wondered what a SWB would look like with the tool box door... now I'll get to see. Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-23-2011, 11:52 AM	#18
feller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: madison, IN. Posts: 484	Re: short bed tool box? this is a great touch and i tip my hat to you and your skills, but i cry as well cause that was a good looking bedside toolbox and i want one. but for real good jobe dude



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11-23-2011, 08:43 PM	#19
oilyrag80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson Az Posts: 1,695	Re: short bed tool box? heres another pic. close up of box installed I delivered the bed before i installed the door so no pic of it finshed yet. The box fit perfect after i cut it down all holes lined up even the hinge holes lined up it came out better than expected Attached Images

11-23-2011, 08:48 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: short bed tool box? Very nice job on the cut down and the shortening of the tool box door! That's awesome for sure! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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11-24-2011, 12:07 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: short bed tool box? Sweet seats! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-29-2012, 09:22 PM	#23
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: short bed tool box? I think you should also get a set of old wrenches and a hammer and cut about 5 inches out of each of them, just to add to the illusion... When someone asks what's different, just say "What, what are you talkin about???"

02-29-2012, 11:38 PM	#24
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06-08-2012, 05:05 PM	#25
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