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Old 09-27-2006, 10:46 PM   #1
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frame shortening

can anyone give me some advice on shortening a fram on a 72? what is the best method of making sure the frame is straight? Exactly how much do you remove? Any help would be great. thnx
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Old 09-27-2006, 11:26 PM   #2
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Old 09-28-2006, 01:42 AM   #3
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Old 10-19-2006, 07:59 AM   #5
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Re: frame shortening

anybody have any info on shortening a long bed bed to a short bed, these are very hard to find where im at. and repos are very pricey and i have a good shape long bed.
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