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12-16-2013, 11:50 PM
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Cutting a little off a long bed
Has anybody ever just cut off 8" off the back of a long bed before.any pics. Just got a 67, just think the bed is to long, new here.
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12-17-2013, 12:21 AM
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BlahBlahBlah
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
There are some pics here on the board somewhere of this ... The proportions look a little off to me. Im sure someone will have a pic and post it up.
Look at the longbeds only thread, might change your mind about the look.
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12-17-2013, 12:30 AM
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Hand Crafted C-10
 
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
I've never seen just shortening the rear of the box but many here have converted from long to short bed. Member chevy88 has a good write-up
on how he did it HERE. Start reading at post #30 Oh, and Welcome to the board! 
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12-17-2013, 01:27 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
I was hellbent on chopping my bed into a shortie, but after seeing some sexy long beds i've no doubt changed my mind. It seems like the wheel/tire/drop combo is harder to get "just right" than a swb, but when you do, it really stands out! I think this whole short bed craze is a passing fad. In 25 years Guys might even be adding length to all the chopped trucks. Who knows? Haha but hey. Your truck, your opinion. Either way this body style still looks amazing.
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12-17-2013, 08:50 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Your truck isn't too long. It looks better than one with it's tail end chopped off.
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12-17-2013, 10:51 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
this is a shortend box but the front side was cut down for a short wheel base look
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12-17-2013, 10:55 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
one more look
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12-17-2013, 02:20 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Don't know if I want to cut it yet. Just want to see if anyone has done it and to see what it looks like. It just seem like the bed sticks out the back too far.
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12-17-2013, 05:55 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
LWB trucks are sexier than short's if U don't believe me ask anybody who has a LWB truck, they will tell U the same!
They ride better to.   
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12-17-2013, 06:08 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
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12-17-2013, 06:26 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Another LWB thought.
People want cut a factory dash to install a radio but will cut the body off the frame and whatever else they can figure out to cut. Drop it shave it!  Just saying...don't cut it. Drive it!
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12-17-2013, 06:48 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
It's your truck make it what you want/ that's my 2 cents.
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12-17-2013, 09:08 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
It might look better dropped.
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12-17-2013, 09:18 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
a long bed lowered looks good i love em (coming from a x2 short owner)
 i made one a short and if i had to do over i would have left it
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12-17-2013, 10:33 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Here, 80 bazillion (give or take a bazillion lol) long beds!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=long+beds
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12-17-2013, 11:18 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
As said it messes up the proportions if you only cut off the rear. Ford did some like this years ago. Seems like it was for those who needed a truck slide in camper but didn't need the full length bed or something like that.
Post up a pic of your truck and ask someone to photoshop it for you. You can see just what it will look like.
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12-18-2013, 08:46 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Sometimes it's best to just get used to what you're looking at. GM designers actually did a knock-out job on everything about these trucks,including the proportions. That's why they are on their 5th decade of people loving them. And,people seem to love the design more now than ever
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12-18-2013, 09:25 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
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12-18-2013, 10:10 AM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
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Everyone has are wants a SWB! I on the other hand would rather have my LWB! 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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12-21-2013, 03:01 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
like this?
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12-21-2013, 03:06 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
My 67 was chopped down to 7 foot 3. I have picks
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12-21-2013, 11:21 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Here's some pic's of both ends shortened. somewhere in this forum somebody posted the exact measurements to duplicate a short bed..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=step
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12-21-2013, 11:21 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
I would like to see them.
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12-23-2013, 09:07 PM
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Re: Cutting a little off a long bed
Sryan7 how much did they cut of there?
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