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05-02-2008, 07:54 PM
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shortbed chop
Has anybody tried to cut down a long stepside?It dosent look too hard,but would like to hear from somebody with some experiance.
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05-02-2008, 08:28 PM
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Re: shortbed chop
I would just try to find another bed. I think they are the same for a number of years, with the fenders being the only thing changing.
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05-02-2008, 08:58 PM
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Re: shortbed chop
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05-02-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: shortbed chop
After the frame is shortened, you could do it, but if your fenders and steps are in good shape, you can get the bedsides and all from a 73-87, and moutn your fenders and steps to it with very little mods. A lot less heat welding than trying to cut and repatch a single wall bedside backtogether.
Here is what I did on mine a few years ago. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833 Long steps have their own following. If yours is in good shape, you may be able to barter it out for a shortbed.
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05-02-2008, 10:59 PM
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Re: shortbed chop
>OOPS<
Missed the "step side" part. 
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