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PraireCrew · 04-07-2011, 09:22 PM

I am in the process of shortening my box but since my frame was only shortened in the middle I have to cut the front of the box only. I would like to keep the same dimensions over all as a regular short box. Thanks for your help.

87chevy.com · 04-07-2011, 10:05 PM

im pretty sure from the wheel well to the tail light has a different length + a different taper... better off selling what you got and getting a short bed box..
clint

Maxzillian · 04-08-2011, 12:15 AM

I'm curious about these dimensions as well because I have an extended cab conversion truck and I'd like to know if the tonneau cover for a short bed will fit it or not.

52chevy · 04-08-2011, 12:18 PM

If nobody gets you measurements before I get home I'll measure mine for you

PraireCrew · 04-09-2011, 08:11 AM

Anyone?

b454rat · 04-09-2011, 08:43 AM

14" comes off in the middle, 5-6" comes off the back end of the frame. My truck is up the road or I would get some numbers for yah.....

PraireCrew · 04-09-2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks b454rat here's the thing I had bought my frame and and all my 4x4 stuff from a fellow that was going to make a crew cab short flat bed and he cut the full amount in front of the rear wheels about 18" or 19" not sure the exact amount. So I am trying to get the box the same length as a factory box. I know the wheels won't be in the middle of the box but that"s ok with me.

1425956 · 04-09-2011, 10:57 AM

I will have some measurements posted for your shortly.

1425956 · 04-09-2011, 11:44 AM

66 7/8" wide by 78" long. Let me know if you need anything else.

PraireCrew · 04-09-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1425956

66 7/8" wide by 78" long. Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks that helps.

48cj2a · 04-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Please post your mods...short beds are hard to come by here in the rust - salt use belt.

So can you take the difference off of the front and make a shortbed?

I realize there will be quite a bit of body work to make it look right.

kwin · 05-07-2011, 09:24 PM

How is the shortening going ?
I'm about to do the same thing.

PraireCrew · 05-07-2011, 11:37 PM

Lets put it this way God gave much more patience than cash. I have some of the prep work done on the box but I need to run 220 power to my shop and get a welder and learn to weld. I know I will get it done some day, even if it takes small steps.

rayfinseats · 05-08-2011, 11:56 AM

Hwy whats the inside length and width of a full size 80's stepside? Im in the process of planning my bed.

kwin · 05-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PraireCrew

Lets put it this way God gave much more patience than cash. I have some of the prep work done on the box but I need to run 220 power to my shop and get a welder and learn to weld. I know I will get it done some day, even if it takes small steps.

Amen! to the patience vs cash statement.
I'm lucky to have a friend with a fully equipped fab shop who gives me free run of the place.

Keith

04-07-2011, 10:05 PM	#2
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Short box measurement please im pretty sure from the wheel well to the tail light has a different length + a different taper... better off selling what you got and getting a short bed box.. clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

04-08-2011, 12:15 AM	#3
Maxzillian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newton, KS Posts: 29	Re: Short box measurement please I'm curious about these dimensions as well because I have an extended cab conversion truck and I'd like to know if the tonneau cover for a short bed will fit it or not.

04-08-2011, 12:18 PM	#4
52chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 47	Re: Short box measurement please If nobody gets you measurements before I get home I'll measure mine for you

04-09-2011, 08:43 AM	#6
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Short box measurement please 14" comes off in the middle, 5-6" comes off the back end of the frame. My truck is up the road or I would get some numbers for yah..... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

04-09-2011, 10:57 AM	#8
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Re: Short box measurement please I will have some measurements posted for your shortly. __________________ Jeremy I have done so much, for so long, with so little, I can do anything with nothing! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic-1/2 ton-SWB (R.I.P.) 1986 GMC Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Z-71 Crew SWB

04-09-2011, 11:44 AM	#9
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Re: Short box measurement please 66 7/8" wide by 78" long. Let me know if you need anything else. __________________ Jeremy I have done so much, for so long, with so little, I can do anything with nothing! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic-1/2 ton-SWB (R.I.P.) 1986 GMC Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Z-71 Crew SWB

04-09-2011, 01:20 PM	#11
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: Short box measurement please Please post your mods...short beds are hard to come by here in the rust - salt use belt. So can you take the difference off of the front and make a shortbed? I realize there will be quite a bit of body work to make it look right. __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A Last edited by 48cj2a; 04-09-2011 at 01:20 PM.

05-07-2011, 09:24 PM	#12
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: Short box measurement please How is the shortening going ? I'm about to do the same thing.

05-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#14
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Short box measurement please Hwy whats the inside length and width of a full size 80's stepside? Im in the process of planning my bed.



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