Long bed to short bed in one week - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 02-14-2017, 09:31 PM

We got a customer's truck in from Arkansas on Weds. Customer is from Florida and bought the truck sight unseen. Nice truck with good options on the SPID fresh dark blue and white paint and new trim, but the owner wanted a short bed.

Ordered brand new Goodmark bed sides, chrome sport rear bumper, bumper brackets, license plate mount and license plate light assembly. Then headed to the hardware store for lots of nuts and bolts.

**SoCoC10** · 02-14-2017, 09:41 PM

Bed sides off.

1968aj · 02-14-2017, 09:41 PM

good one to shorten. I am looking for a well optioned long bed to cut down. taking my time till I come across a good deal on acheap Cheyenne super.

**SoCoC10** · 02-14-2017, 09:47 PM

Step cut frame. Exhaust, fuel and brake lines shortened.

**SoCoC10** · 02-14-2017, 09:58 PM

Goodmark short bed sides were delivered Friday. Bed floor was welded up. Custom filler neck was attached to Blazer gas tank under the bed.

**SoCoC10** · 02-14-2017, 10:17 PM

Truck would have been done on Saturday but the rear bumper had some flaws in the chrome, so I had to order another one.

garyd1961 · 02-14-2017, 10:33 PM

I know you were just doing your job and you did a great job, I also know others will disagree but personally I liked it better as a long bed. As I said you did a great job on it but I like the long bed fleetside better. I do like the stepside short bed but wouldn't cut down a nice fleetside to make one though.
Don't get me wrong I would buy a nice cut down truck and be happy with it, I just wouldn't cut down an original longbed to make one.
Again I'm not running down your work, it looks like an excellent job and I'm sure your customer will be very happy with it.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-15-2017, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by garyd1961

I know you were just doing your job and you did a great job, I also know others will disagree but personally I liked it better as a long bed. As I said you did a great job on it but I like the long bed fleetside better. I do like the stepside short bed but wouldn't cut down a nice fleetside to make one though.
Don't get me wrong I would buy a nice cut down truck and be happy with it, I just wouldn't cut down an original longbed to make one.
Again I'm not running down your work, it looks like an excellent job and I'm sure your customer will be very happy with it.

I agree all the way around.

I'm colored blind. Just me or has that truck been painted medium blue (510)?

**SoCoC10** · 02-15-2017, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I agree all the way around.

I'm colored blind. Just me or has that truck been painted medium blue (510)?

I think it's too dark to be medium blue. Pictures are in too much light of crappy fluorescent light.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-15-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

I think it's too dark to be medium blue. Pictures are in too much light of crappy fluorescent light.

Exactly. I'm more shade blind than colored, I think.

I get the SWB preference. It's mine as well less a work truck. Personally, I don't know that I'd cut a long bed to get there. beautiful truck no matter.

Racer382D · 02-15-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by garyd1961

I know you were just doing your job and you did a great job, I also know others will disagree but personally I liked it better as a long bed. As I said you did a great job on it but I like the long bed fleetside better. I do like the stepside short bed but wouldn't cut down a nice fleetside to make one though.
Don't get me wrong I would buy a nice cut down truck and be happy with it, I just wouldn't cut down an original longbed to make one.
Again I'm not running down your work, it looks like an excellent job and I'm sure your customer will be very happy with it.

There is a phrase "to each his own"

Good job OP it appears to have turned out great

jwn1975 · 02-14-2017, 10:48 PM

Did the same thing years ago. Love the Swb trucks
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**clay68c10** · 02-14-2017, 11:17 PM

Nice job!
Are you the guy with the Denver CL ad?

**SoCoC10** · 02-15-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Nice job!
Are you the guy with the Denver CL ad?

That's us. We run an ad in Denver and in Colorado Springs.

88Stanger · 02-15-2017, 01:13 AM

nice job. I fully understand some views that cutting down a long bed is not their choice, but i prefer a short bed and well i now have one. Again, i can fully respect those that love a nice long bed, i just prefer a short bed.

tutone · 02-15-2017, 07:26 AM

Nice job, and I have a question. The SPID shows heavy rear spring. My 67 is going under the knife soon and did you leave that one on the truck? If so how does it behave on the road with a short bed, or does it not make a difference until it is weighed down? Just an observation and a stupid question on my part. Looks clean.

MoFormula · 02-15-2017, 08:44 AM

LOL, do you think there is a Bizarro World (Seinfeld reference) out there where people are cutting up SWB trucks and making them into LWB trucks?

**Boog** · 02-15-2017, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MoFormula

LOL, do you think there is a Bizarro World (Seinfeld reference) out there where people are cutting up SWB trucks and making them into LWB trucks?

Well there is one for sure.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=730468

**SoCoC10** · 02-15-2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

Nice job, and I have a question. The SPID shows heavy rear spring. My 67 is going under the knife soon and did you leave that one on the truck? If so how does it behave on the road with a short bed, or does it not make a difference until it is weighed down? Just an observation and a stupid question on my part. Looks clean.

Yes with the HD spring they can get quite bouncy. We typically install CPP 4-5 in drop springs new shocks and adjustable pan hard bar and it rides much better.

truckster · 02-15-2017, 01:30 PM

It looks like someone did a nice job on the fuel door on the original bed. I would have replicated that.

But if you need to dump that flawed rear bumper, I'd take care of it for you.

weim55 · 02-15-2017, 06:01 PM

Where are you located in Colorado? I have someone I think I can send your way for another SWB conversion.

Thanks, Steve

**SoCoC10** · 02-15-2017, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by weim55

Where are you located in Colorado? I have someone I think I can send your way for another SWB conversion.

Thanks, Steve

We are in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-15-2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

It looks like someone did a nice job on the fuel door on the original bed. I would have replicated that.

I was thinking the same thing, it was really well done and blended right in! I have a round 88-98 door on my step fender and going with the same when I convert to a fleet bed.

Good job on the relocation though.

**SoCoC10** · 02-15-2017, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I was thinking the same thing, it was really well done and blended right in! I have a round 88-98 door on my step fender and going with the same when I convert to a fleet bed.

Good job on the relocation though.

Customer didn't want to pay the additional cost for the gas door remove and reinstall. I think the relocation worked out. Thanks!

Racer382D · 02-15-2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Customer didn't want to pay the additional cost for the gas door remove and reinstall. I think the relocation worked out. Thanks!

I wouldn't have either, your setup is much cleaner.... although I still like the tank in the cab myself

02-14-2017, 09:31 PM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Long bed to short bed in one week We got a customer's truck in from Arkansas on Weds. Customer is from Florida and bought the truck sight unseen. Nice truck with good options on the SPID fresh dark blue and white paint and new trim, but the owner wanted a short bed. Ordered brand new Goodmark bed sides, chrome sport rear bumper, bumper brackets, license plate mount and license plate light assembly. Then headed to the hardware store for lots of nuts and bolts. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 02-14-2017 at 10:04 PM.

02-14-2017, 09:41 PM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Bed sides off. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

02-14-2017, 09:41 PM	#3
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week good one to shorten. I am looking for a well optioned long bed to cut down. taking my time till I come across a good deal on acheap Cheyenne super.

02-14-2017, 09:47 PM	#4
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Step cut frame. Exhaust, fuel and brake lines shortened. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 02-14-2017 at 09:58 PM.

02-14-2017, 09:58 PM	#5
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Goodmark short bed sides were delivered Friday. Bed floor was welded up. Custom filler neck was attached to Blazer gas tank under the bed. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

02-14-2017, 10:17 PM	#6
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Truck would have been done on Saturday but the rear bumper had some flaws in the chrome, so I had to order another one. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

02-14-2017, 10:33 PM	#7
garyd1961 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Henderson NC Posts: 975	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week I know you were just doing your job and you did a great job, I also know others will disagree but personally I liked it better as a long bed. As I said you did a great job on it but I like the long bed fleetside better. I do like the stepside short bed but wouldn't cut down a nice fleetside to make one though. Don't get me wrong I would buy a nice cut down truck and be happy with it, I just wouldn't cut down an original longbed to make one. Again I'm not running down your work, it looks like an excellent job and I'm sure your customer will be very happy with it. Last edited by garyd1961; 02-14-2017 at 10:54 PM.

02-14-2017, 10:48 PM	#12
jwn1975 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Red Lodge Montana Posts: 240	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Did the same thing years ago. Love the Swb trucks Posted via Mobile Device

02-14-2017, 11:17 PM	#13
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Nice job! Are you the guy with the Denver CL ad? __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-15-2017, 01:13 AM	#15
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week nice job. I fully understand some views that cutting down a long bed is not their choice, but i prefer a short bed and well i now have one. Again, i can fully respect those that love a nice long bed, i just prefer a short bed.

02-15-2017, 07:26 AM	#16
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,311	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Nice job, and I have a question. The SPID shows heavy rear spring. My 67 is going under the knife soon and did you leave that one on the truck? If so how does it behave on the road with a short bed, or does it not make a difference until it is weighed down? Just an observation and a stupid question on my part. Looks clean.

02-15-2017, 08:44 AM	#17
MoFormula Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SE MO Posts: 106	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week LOL, do you think there is a Bizarro World (Seinfeld reference) out there where people are cutting up SWB trucks and making them into LWB trucks?

02-15-2017, 01:30 PM	#20
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,982	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week It looks like someone did a nice job on the fuel door on the original bed. I would have replicated that. But if you need to dump that flawed rear bumper, I'd take care of it for you.

02-15-2017, 06:01 PM	#21
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: Long bed to short bed in one week Where are you located in Colorado? I have someone I think I can send your way for another SWB conversion. Thanks, Steve



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