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Bushmaster · 12-30-2002, 10:07 AM

What do I need to cut out to make a longbed frame into a shortbed frame? If anyone has pics or diagrams can you send them. Thanks in advance.
bushmasterar15@hotmail.com

**GMCPaul** · 12-30-2002, 10:13 AM

Cut 12" out between the brackets attached to frame that the front and rear cab mounts sit on, remove the furthest forward bed mount riveted to top of frame, and remove & re-attach the rear cab frame mount bracket 12" further to rear, cut 8" off rear of frame.
GMCPaul

Steve Carda · 12-30-2002, 02:12 PM

Been there done that! Do exactly what GMC Paul says, works great.

GloryHound · 12-30-2002, 03:56 PM

But what is wrong with a long wheel base?

I guess to each their own. But as long as you are going to make a short wheel base what are you going to do with your long wheel base bed?

Let me know Please!!!!!!!

Thanks

Bushmaster · 12-30-2002, 04:53 PM

I have 2 longbed frames, 1 3/4ton frame, 1 fleet and 1 stepside long bed. I was thinking of making a removable hardtop roadster with the fleetside but looking to sell the stepside.

Steve Carda · 12-30-2002, 05:11 PM

My long bed was in really bad shape being a Minnesota truck. I know a guy in Cambridge MN that goes to AZ that found me a shorty down there. I'm sure with my bb402 and a short box i'll get some really good smoke! My wife tells me to act my age.

12-30-2002, 10:07 AM	#1
Bushmaster Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Holbrook, AZ Posts: 25	How much to cut out? What do I need to cut out to make a longbed frame into a shortbed frame? If anyone has pics or diagrams can you send them. Thanks in advance. bushmasterar15@hotmail.com __________________ If You Can't Spark It Park It...

12-30-2002, 10:13 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Cut 12" out between the brackets attached to frame that the front and rear cab mounts sit on, remove the furthest forward bed mount riveted to top of frame, and remove & re-attach the rear cab frame mount bracket 12" further to rear, cut 8" off rear of frame. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

12-30-2002, 02:12 PM	#3
Steve Carda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: New Ulm MN Posts: 70	Been there done that! Do exactly what GMC Paul says, works great. __________________ 68 4x4 402 big block

12-30-2002, 04:53 PM	#5
Bushmaster Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Holbrook, AZ Posts: 25	I have 2 longbed frames, 1 3/4ton frame, 1 fleet and 1 stepside long bed. I was thinking of making a removable hardtop roadster with the fleetside but looking to sell the stepside. __________________ If You Can't Spark It Park It...

12-30-2002, 05:11 PM	#6
Steve Carda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: New Ulm MN Posts: 70	My long bed was in really bad shape being a Minnesota truck. I know a guy in Cambridge MN that goes to AZ that found me a shorty down there. I'm sure with my bb402 and a short box i'll get some really good smoke! My wife tells me to act my age. __________________ 68 4x4 402 big block

12-30-2002, 03:56 PM	#4
GloryHound Working on a Nova. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ## Posts: 506	But what is wrong with a long wheel base? I guess to each their own. But as long as you are going to make a short wheel base what are you going to do with your long wheel base bed? Let me know Please!!!!!!! Thanks

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