1970 short wide (official project thread)

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Yikes it looks like there is some damage to the rear crossmember, that won't be a problem though there are plenty of longbed's that have been parted out that you can get one from.
Have you found any more frame damage?

So far so good. I have talked to a company that makes a kit to convert long frames into short frames. For the life of me I can't recall the company name, anyway, the rep said they usually ditch the rear crossmember and weld or bolt in a C channel piece for added strength.