making a short bed out of the actual bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

my67C10 · 11-17-2006, 06:30 AM

i called every junk yard, auto dismantaler, pick a part i can think of and have asked so many different people if they have a bed out of a SWB and all i found was one short stepside with a wood floor, and it was VERY badly rusted (the guy wanted 500 for it) so my question is this has anybody cut a bed into a short bed? and if so how much do i take out?, and where?

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Casey

Bishops Trucks · 11-17-2006, 07:54 AM

There are a few threads on here just on that subject. You can also buy a new one from Goodmark Industries. I'm sure someone else will join in with a link to the artical or you can look in the tech section.

pkj · 11-17-2006, 09:03 AM

check the one out in the parts for sale section. transportation will be tough. but the price on that bed should allow for some of the cost. pkj

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2006, 09:22 AM

Have you looked in the local Craigs list?

prostreet1967 · 11-17-2006, 09:35 AM

usbody.com u can get a new fiberglass bed

**raggedjim** · 11-17-2006, 10:18 AM

Here's one...
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=193069

Good luck, Rg

my67C10 · 11-17-2006, 04:58 PM

can somebody do some measurments for me? i need the distance from the front of the bed to the front of the fender, and the distance from the back of the bed to the back of the fender, and the total length of the bed. i was thinking about different ways to cut the bed to make the straightest cuts as possable and one guy on the post that raggedjim showed me said that he used a skill saw... i know that you can make verry straight clean cuts with a skill saw but i dont want the saw to bind up and kick back, would a carbine blade make a clean cut?

**LockDoc** · 11-18-2006, 01:05 AM

Do a search in this forum. I know there was a thread on it with measurements and instructions. You need to use a composition metal cutting blade in the skilsaw. You should be able to get them at a hardware store.

Here are a couple of threads.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=shorten

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=shorten

LockDoc

my67C10 · 11-18-2006, 04:06 AM

thanks lockdoc for all your information.

11-17-2006, 06:30 AM	#1
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	making a short bed out of the actual bed i called every junk yard, auto dismantaler, pick a part i can think of and have asked so many different people if they have a bed out of a SWB and all i found was one short stepside with a wood floor, and it was VERY badly rusted (the guy wanted 500 for it) so my question is this has anybody cut a bed into a short bed? and if so how much do i take out?, and where? _____ Casey Last edited by my67C10; 11-17-2006 at 06:31 AM. Reason: my spelling sucks

11-17-2006, 07:54 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed There are a few threads on here just on that subject. You can also buy a new one from Goodmark Industries. I'm sure someone else will join in with a link to the artical or you can look in the tech section. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-17-2006, 09:03 AM	#3
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed check the one out in the parts for sale section. transportation will be tough. but the price on that bed should allow for some of the cost. pkj

11-17-2006, 09:22 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed Have you looked in the local Craigs list? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-17-2006, 09:35 AM	#5
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed usbody.com u can get a new fiberglass bed

11-17-2006, 10:18 AM	#6
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed Here's one... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=193069 Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-17-2006, 04:58 PM	#7
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed can somebody do some measurments for me? i need the distance from the front of the bed to the front of the fender, and the distance from the back of the bed to the back of the fender, and the total length of the bed. i was thinking about different ways to cut the bed to make the straightest cuts as possable and one guy on the post that raggedjim showed me said that he used a skill saw... i know that you can make verry straight clean cuts with a skill saw but i dont want the saw to bind up and kick back, would a carbine blade make a clean cut?

11-18-2006, 01:05 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed Do a search in this forum. I know there was a thread on it with measurements and instructions. You need to use a composition metal cutting blade in the skilsaw. You should be able to get them at a hardware store. Here are a couple of threads..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=shorten http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=shorten LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 11-18-2006 at 01:24 AM. Reason: Added links.....

11-18-2006, 04:06 AM	#9
my67C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 146	Re: making a short bed out of the actual bed thanks lockdoc for all your information.



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