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Old 11-11-2016, 09:51 PM   #1
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My four generations of shortbeds

1953 Chevy 3100
1970 Chevy C/20
1985 Chevy C/10
1996 Chevy C/1500
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Old 11-11-2016, 10:00 PM   #2
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

Very nice collection ,the red one is still my favorite .
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Old 11-11-2016, 10:08 PM   #3
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

Can't go wrong with any of those!
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Old 11-11-2016, 11:39 PM   #4
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Very nice.
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Old 11-12-2016, 01:58 AM   #5
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

Any more details/pics of the 96?
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Old 11-12-2016, 11:16 AM   #6
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

The '96 is a basic Cheyenne model. Has 5.7 vortec, 5-speed, and 3.42 locker rear. Lowered 5" front and 5.5" rear.
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Old 11-12-2016, 02:57 PM   #7
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

I like the 96 a lot. I want a later model truck with efi, ac and power windows/locks.
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Old 11-12-2016, 03:45 PM   #8
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

Assuming the 70 was a c20 shortened?
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Old 11-12-2016, 08:26 PM   #9
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Yes, the 1970 C/20 was shortened, but not like everyone else does it. I have a thread on here where I show my different approach step by step. I wanred to keep the original paint and use zero bondo. I eliminated 56 feet of weld with my technique
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Old 11-14-2016, 02:20 PM   #10
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Nice. I have a k30 I'd like to shorten. Will have to check it out.
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Old 11-15-2016, 07:54 PM   #11
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Re: My four generations of shortbeds

Love that 53. I see where the pic was taken in early 2013. Any progress since then?
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