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orangek5 · 02-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Looking at buying a cutdown bed. What do I need to be aware of? will there be any mounting issues?

orangek5 · 02-08-2012, 05:35 PM

anyone?

dhaymaker · 02-08-2012, 05:45 PM

There are a number of very experienced builders here with threads on this subject. I would look up one of Kevin's (Lewis Fabrication Designs/Rokcrln is his username) threads to see a good example of the process. Seeing one of the beds cut down would probably give you some tips and ideas as to what to look for. Need to pay particular attention to how/where the bed was shortened. You want to ensure the mounting points are going to match up. This isn't an insurmountable issue, but you probably want the cut down bed to look as "stock" as possible. If you have access to a friend with a SWB truck, you could get some comparison measurements, as well.

There are other examples here, so I would look for a couple of them to get some ideas. I'm sure there will be other responses, soon. Good Luck!

02-07-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	8' bed to 6' bed question Looking at buying a cutdown bed. What do I need to be aware of? will there be any mounting issues? __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

02-08-2012, 05:35 PM	#2
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: 8' bed to 6' bed question anyone? __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

02-08-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: 8' bed to 6' bed question There are a number of very experienced builders here with threads on this subject. I would look up one of Kevin's (Lewis Fabrication Designs/Rokcrln is his username) threads to see a good example of the process. Seeing one of the beds cut down would probably give you some tips and ideas as to what to look for. Need to pay particular attention to how/where the bed was shortened. You want to ensure the mounting points are going to match up. This isn't an insurmountable issue, but you probably want the cut down bed to look as "stock" as possible. If you have access to a friend with a SWB truck, you could get some comparison measurements, as well. There are other examples here, so I would look for a couple of them to get some ideas. I'm sure there will be other responses, soon. Good Luck! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!! Last edited by dhaymaker; 02-08-2012 at 05:46 PM. Reason: Additional thought...



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