70' C10 LWB to SWB conversion; keep the been floors?

[Sebambam]

Hey Guys
i have a project lined up its a 70LWB c10
and i was planing on a SWB conversion. (brothers frame kit)

I am wondering if i can keep the bed floor( steel) and cut it to size
8 inch on the Tailgate side and 12 on the front of the bed?

+ possibly keeping the Cab Side Panel and the Tail gate.
So only replacing the side fleet panels.

the LWB panels are pretty beat up so i dont think its worth cutting and splicing them.

please see this as reference:
https://www.streettrucksmag.com/diy-...the-right-way/