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Neilnunez17 · 12-16-2013, 11:50 PM

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.
Thanks

CG · 12-17-2013, 12:21 AM

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.

ETsC10 · 12-17-2013, 12:30 AM

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!

Classic-Steele · 12-17-2013, 01:27 AM

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.

**special-K** · 12-17-2013, 08:50 AM

Your truck isn't too long. It looks better than one with it's tail end chopped off.

Willys47 · 12-17-2013, 10:51 AM

this is a shortend box but the front side was cut down for a short wheel base look

Willys47 · 12-17-2013, 10:55 AM

one more look

Neilnunez17 · 12-17-2013, 02:20 PM

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.

Andy4639 · 12-17-2013, 05:55 PM

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.

68 Longbed Dan · 12-17-2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

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.

Certainly a fan of mine

Andy4639 · 12-17-2013, 06:26 PM

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!

Tinkermc · 12-17-2013, 06:48 PM

It's your truck make it what you want/ that's my 2 cents.

Neilnunez17 · 12-17-2013, 09:08 PM

It might look better dropped.

Hubscrub · 12-17-2013, 09:18 PM

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

CG · 12-17-2013, 10:33 PM

Here, 80 bazillion (give or take a bazillion lol) long beds!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=long+beds

**Boog** · 12-17-2013, 11:18 PM

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.

**special-K** · 12-18-2013, 08:46 AM

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

coueshunter · 12-18-2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic-Steele

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.

Ya your right, a 40 yr craze.... With shirt boxes still being most popular.

Andy4639 · 12-18-2013, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coueshunter

Ya your right, a 40 yr craze.... With shirt boxes still being most popular.

This is why I like the LWB so much better!

Everyone has are wants a SWB!

I on the other hand would rather have my LWB!

sryan7 · 12-21-2013, 03:01 PM

like this?

countryboy9454 · 12-21-2013, 03:06 PM

My 67 was chopped down to 7 foot 3. I have picks

swamp rat · 12-21-2013, 11:21 PM

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

Neilnunez17 · 12-21-2013, 11:21 PM

I would like to see them.

Neilnunez17 · 12-23-2013, 09:07 PM

Sryan7 how much did they cut of there?

12-16-2013, 11:50 PM	#1
Neilnunez17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 5	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. Thanks

12-17-2013, 12:21 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	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. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-17-2013, 01:27 AM	#4
Classic-Steele Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Westlock, Alberta Canada Posts: 82	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. Last edited by Classic-Steele; 12-17-2013 at 01:31 AM. Reason: Damn Autocorrect

12-17-2013, 08:50 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-17-2013, 10:51 AM	#6
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	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 Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

12-17-2013, 12:30 AM	#3
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	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!

12-17-2013, 10:55 AM	#7
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Cutting a little off a long bed one more look Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

12-17-2013, 02:20 PM	#8
Neilnunez17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 5	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.

12-17-2013, 05:55 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	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. __________________ 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.

12-17-2013, 06:26 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	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! __________________ 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.

12-17-2013, 06:48 PM	#12
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Cutting a little off a long bed It's your truck make it what you want/ that's my 2 cents.

12-17-2013, 09:08 PM	#13
Neilnunez17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 5	Re: Cutting a little off a long bed It might look better dropped.

12-17-2013, 09:18 PM	#14
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	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 __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

12-17-2013, 10:33 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	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 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-17-2013, 11:18 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	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. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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12-18-2013, 08:46 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	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 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-21-2013, 03:01 PM	#20
sryan7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Metairie, La Posts: 11	Re: Cutting a little off a long bed like this? Attached Images

12-21-2013, 03:06 PM	#21
countryboy9454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: iron river, michigan Posts: 9	Re: Cutting a little off a long bed My 67 was chopped down to 7 foot 3. I have picks

12-21-2013, 11:21 PM	#22
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	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 __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-23-2013, 09:07 PM	#24
Neilnunez17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 5	Re: Cutting a little off a long bed Sryan7 how much did they cut of there?

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