Longbed to shortbed build? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nightrider · 12-09-2007, 01:10 PM

Did someone have pics of a 1984 4 dr longbed, I think it might have been a 4x4, that they modified to accept a short box on the back? Can't remember if they shortened the fram or ....?

**Captkaos** · 12-09-2007, 02:52 PM

Yes you have to shorten the frame. There is a post on this somewhere...

Nightrider · 12-09-2007, 09:24 PM

I think the one I saw was step side bed on back and 3/4ton,4x4 drivetrain.... Someone chime in with the knowledge!

12-09-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
Nightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Anywhere, Texas Posts: 253	Longbed to shortbed build? Did someone have pics of a 1984 4 dr longbed, I think it might have been a 4x4, that they modified to accept a short box on the back? Can't remember if they shortened the fram or ....? __________________ ] : - 71' burb,5.3,4wd 02' f350.7.3 00' F250-powerstroke 00' Roadstar 84' Eagle model 10 72' GMC 18' camery 12' ZX14R-

12-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Longbed to shortbed build? Yes you have to shorten the frame. There is a post on this somewhere... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#3
Nightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Anywhere, Texas Posts: 253	Re: Longbed to shortbed build? I think the one I saw was step side bed on back and 3/4ton,4x4 drivetrain.... Someone chime in with the knowledge! __________________ ] : - 71' burb,5.3,4wd 02' f350.7.3 00' F250-powerstroke 00' Roadstar 84' Eagle model 10 72' GMC 18' camery 12' ZX14R-



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