|
03-02-2009, 10:57 AM
|
#1 |
|
Not too old to learn
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 617
|
Long to Short
Haven't been here for awhile, but getting back to working on the restoration of my 68.
It's a long Fleetside, and like many others I do like the looks of the shorter beds. I am wondering if anyone has shortened the long bed and if so what is involved. Where to make the cuts is best.
__________________
1968 C10 a way to long restoration. |
|
|
|
03-02-2009, 11:49 AM
|
#2 |
|
Insert Title Here
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
Posts: 5,679
|
Re: Long to Short
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2955483
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=326920 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=321099
__________________
BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << |
|
|
|
|
03-02-2009, 12:39 PM
|
#3 |
|
Moderator
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 20,036
|
Re: Long to Short
Hi Neighbor- The above threads have some great info. Welcome back!
|
|
|
|
|
03-02-2009, 03:02 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: yakima wa.
Posts: 95
|
Re: Long to Short
Frame; 12'' under cab and 8'' off rear. Bed [ if you want to shorten it as well ] 12'' off the front of the bed and 6'' off the rear close to the wheel well. Good luck........
|
|
|
|
|
03-03-2009, 02:28 PM
|
#5 |
|
Not too old to learn
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 617
|
Re: Long to Short
Good info. Even cutting frame. Looks like more work than I want to get into
 .Thanks
__________________
1968 C10 a way to long restoration. |
|
|
|
|
03-04-2009, 01:08 AM
|
#6 |
|
Account Suspended
 Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Prunedale California
Posts: 782
|
Re: Long to Short
Nice 68 u got there, if u ever want to sell it give me a holla.
|
|
|
|
|
03-04-2009, 01:11 AM
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,373
|
Re: Long to Short
8door doesn't like LWB Trucks...
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 03-04-2009 at 01:12 AM. |
|
|
|
|
03-04-2009, 02:42 PM
|
#8 |
|
Not too old to learn
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 617
|
Re: Long to Short
Not that I don't LIKE long beds but I was just thinking what it would take to shorten one. Now I know and ya I'm keeping it long and stock.
I have an addiction to trucks and love them all, but can't afford many.So I dream..........
__________________
1968 C10 a way to long restoration. |
|
|
|
|
03-04-2009, 03:00 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: richmond, MO
Posts: 794
|
Re: Long to Short
Here's a thread that i found in the builds section, of course he makes it look easy lol.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 |
|
|
|
|
03-04-2009, 05:43 PM
|
#10 | |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,373
|
Re: Long to Short
Quote:
Great News...its time to celebrate!       I like SWB also...so whether you have a SWB or a LWB...they all look great.
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
