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Old 12-31-2010, 04:16 AM   #1
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cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

i want to know if i can cut down 67 68 trim to fit a swb instead of a long bed what tools do i need ????
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Old 12-31-2010, 04:27 AM   #2
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

dont know for sure, but probably some tape for a strait line, a grinder/air cutter with a cutt off wheel, and patience so you dont slip when first starting to make the cut
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Old 12-31-2010, 04:29 AM   #3
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

Impractical, to say the least. You would be better off purchasing what you need.
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Old 12-31-2010, 04:47 AM   #4
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

well thanks for the input but i would like to know more i have some offers about swb trim that i am considering
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Old 12-31-2010, 11:17 AM   #5
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

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i want to know if i can cut down 67 68 trim to fit a swb instead of a long bed what tools do i need ????
If this is the trim you're looking at, a high speed cutting wheel would do the trick. I looked at the trim on my 68 swb and it looks like the only pieces you would have to cut are the side bed pieces. The large wheel arch overlaps the side trim. Mine look to be cut straight across at that point.
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Old 12-31-2010, 11:43 AM   #6
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I agree with 68gmsee, just make sure you have it down solid and go slow. It wouldn't have to be perfect if it goes under the wheel arch pieces.

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Old 12-31-2010, 12:26 PM   #7
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

Here's the reason to go slow and careful.

The ends that you need to cut off have to be cut so that the arched piece slides under the front piece and the back piece.

Good luck and if you need some measurements let me know.
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Old 12-31-2010, 04:46 PM   #8
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

thanks! can you give me all the measurments thanks rick
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Old 12-31-2010, 07:37 PM   #9
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

I don't have a way to measure all of them since I just have the side trim pieces. I believe the only ones you will need to trim are the pieces in front of and behind the wheel well arch. When you get the pieces double check and I'll get my tape out measure the ones that I have.

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Old 12-31-2010, 07:53 PM   #10
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

You sure can cut them down. I've done it to two sets it's pretty easy. I used a cutoff wheel in a dremel. What I did was put the wheel arch on and then hold the front/back pieces up and marked them. Pretty easy.
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

Agree with jwalk... A dremel tool work real well for this. Just fit it, mark it, tape it off and start cutting. You will have to notch the back but the dremel will work well for this also. I have succesfully modified several pieces like this.
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Old 01-02-2011, 06:21 PM   #12
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Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed

well alot of people are finally seeing my wtb thing in my sig so i just might have some trim come my way!
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