So when cutting down a long bed.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SnS C10 · 02-05-2016, 12:06 PM

Well everyone, I have successfully cut my frame on my 64 c10 longbed down to the shortbed dimensions. Reinstalled the cab, swapped in a 1977 c10 disc front end, converted to power brakes. I would rather buy the repro bedsides to make it a shortbed, but don't want to spend that amount of cash. When cutting down the bed the required dimensions, what does everyone do with the seam that runs the length of the bed, just above the trim as I have noted in my picture of my truck? After the cut and weld, is there an interruption in that seam from the weld? Also, can someone post detailed pictures of this seam after they welded, and pictures of what the inside of the bedsides look like after welding. I tried the search function and couldn't find much on this. Thanks

**PGSigns** · 02-05-2016, 01:15 PM

To go short bed you cut the bed sides twice once in front of and once behind the wheel well.
Jimmy

SnS C10 · 02-05-2016, 01:19 PM

Pgsigns yes I already knew that. 12 by cab, and 8 at the rear. I was asking about the actual welding in relation to the seam that runs the length of the bed, and some pictures of the process

Cape Codder · 02-05-2016, 01:34 PM

After welding you can grind that seam back in with a cutoff wheel.

SnS C10 · 02-05-2016, 01:36 PM

Ok so basically use the width of the blade to re create the look of the seam?

02-05-2016, 12:06 PM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	So when cutting down a long bed.... Well everyone, I have successfully cut my frame on my 64 c10 longbed down to the shortbed dimensions. Reinstalled the cab, swapped in a 1977 c10 disc front end, converted to power brakes. I would rather buy the repro bedsides to make it a shortbed, but don't want to spend that amount of cash. When cutting down the bed the required dimensions, what does everyone do with the seam that runs the length of the bed, just above the trim as I have noted in my picture of my truck? After the cut and weld, is there an interruption in that seam from the weld? Also, can someone post detailed pictures of this seam after they welded, and pictures of what the inside of the bedsides look like after welding. I tried the search function and couldn't find much on this. Thanks Attached Images

02-05-2016, 01:15 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: So when cutting down a long bed.... To go short bed you cut the bed sides twice once in front of and once behind the wheel well. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-05-2016, 01:19 PM	#3
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: So when cutting down a long bed.... Pgsigns yes I already knew that. 12 by cab, and 8 at the rear. I was asking about the actual welding in relation to the seam that runs the length of the bed, and some pictures of the process

02-05-2016, 01:34 PM	#4
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: So when cutting down a long bed.... After welding you can grind that seam back in with a cutoff wheel.

02-05-2016, 01:36 PM	#5
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: So when cutting down a long bed.... Ok so basically use the width of the blade to re create the look of the seam?



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