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Mayo · 04-01-2014, 06:36 AM

Hey guys, I found this clean 72 C10 that I want to get. I really like this truck except for one thing, its a shortbed and I much prefer longbed trucks. With that said, has anyone ever converted a shortbed into a longbed? If so, how'd you do it? I was sure if it would be easier to find a good 127" wheelbase frame or cut and lengthen the existing shortbed frame. The next issue is the bed. Would it be worth it be worth it to cut and extend the bedsides or just go out and find a clean longbed to swap on. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

bonehead · 04-01-2014, 06:52 AM

I love long beds better too, ....but is this an April fools joke?

19673ontree · 04-01-2014, 06:59 AM

Ive been thinking about extending the 67 myself , my boys been complaining about his 68 shortbed too , we may extend both of them , you can haul more in a longbed , im thinking about going longer than a stock longbed about a foot ' in the front and an extra 6" or so in the rear , I also think im gonna put a swivel in the frame behind the cab for when you go around a curve , I dont have time to get started on mine this week im going to hawaii but when I get back next month im gonna try to get mine started ! a build thread would be good too so ther board members can see how to do the work , parts wont be a problem they are plenty of NOS shortbed sides out there we can cut them up to use to make our long beds ,

19673ontree · 04-01-2014, 07:02 AM

That truck pictured is kinda rough ? It needs rockers cab corners and floor pans , hey did you guys see that shortbed that guy found in a barn ? That one would make a killer longbed !

**CC69Rat** · 04-01-2014, 07:58 AM

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ERASER5 · 04-01-2014, 08:01 AM

First guess is April Fools, but...

Considering that the short bed is rarer and more sought after, selling/trading it for a long bed would be far faster and cheaper.

But if you must, long bedsides are available as well as long bed floors. Adding to the frame will require 2 welds on each side right where the load strees is, as well as 2 welds behind the axel. A long frame swap would be better in my opinion.

**CC69Rat** · 04-01-2014, 08:56 AM

I was just messin around, If you're serious by all means do it to it. I'm thinking finding a long frame and bed would be much easier, and you could probably even trade the short bed for a long bed (?) Not that one is 'better' than the other .. just saying there are a lot of Long-to-short conversions going on and short fleet beds are hard to come by. No offense intended or implied.

19673ontree · 04-01-2014, 09:18 AM

Guy's , I owe the poster an appoligy I thought he was posting a sort of joke for april fools day but I pm'ed him and he is serious , I was just joking around sorry , I have actually worked out a trade with him I know of a 72 cheyenne super deluxe big block longbed up in witheville VA for sale the ladie that has it enherited it from her grandfather I looked at it a couple years ago she don't know anything about these trucks it is an original red truck with red interior ac and everything she wants $900 for it I was gonna buy it anyway but me and the poster of this thread have worked out a trade ,,,,,

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-01-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

Guy's , I owe the poster an appoligy I thought he was posting a sort of joke for april fools day but I pm'ed him and he is serious , I was just joking around sorry , I have actually worked out a trade with him I know of a 72 cheyenne super deluxe big block longbed up in witheville VA for sale the ladie that has it enherited it from her grandfather I looked at it a couple years ago she don't know anything about these trucks it is an original red truck with red interior ac and everything she wants $900 for it I was gonna buy it anyway but me and the poster of this thread have worked out a trade ,,,,,

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trac209 · 04-01-2014, 11:41 AM

Nobody would ever stretch one if they had a shorty so I say happy April fools. Ok I'll edit mine too due to the above. There's too many longs out there that would just be easier in the long run. I like either and I like my lwbstep. But do I secretly wish it was a shorty......you bet.

19673ontree · 04-01-2014, 11:47 AM

AirSpeed · 04-01-2014, 12:09 PM

I was thinking about putting a ford 302 in mine, I have one laying around and thought it would be nice to have my distributor up front. Does anyone know if they make an adaptor for a 302 to mount to a th350?

19673ontree · 04-01-2014, 12:14 PM

Do you know what the differnce is between a ford and a shopping cart ? ,,,,,,, a shopping cart is easier to push ,,,,,,

AirSpeed · 04-01-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

Do you know what the differnce is between a ford and a shopping cart ? ,,,,,,, a shopping cart is easier to push ,,,,,,

Unless you're pushing the ford off a cliff.

71swb4x4 · 04-01-2014, 12:31 PM

A whole lot of foolin' in this thread.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-01-2014, 12:37 PM

I once converted a 72 shortbed 2wd Cheyenne big block into a longbed 4wd with my dad. We sold the big block and put a 68 clip on it. Cool truck.

Mayo · 04-01-2014, 07:35 PM

Yeah its just an April Fools joke. I thought it'd be kind of funny since everyone loves shortbeds to say you're gonna cut one up to make it a long bed.

**CC69Rat** · 04-01-2014, 08:10 PM

Price reduced on my property,.. get it while you can!

GRX · 04-01-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

Yeah its just an April Fools joke. I thought it'd be kind of funny since everyone loves shortbeds to say you're gonna cut one up to make it a long bed.

Cool. Stubbies are less useful. In my eyes they are for those who rarely use theirs as a truck.

04-01-2014, 06:36 AM	#1
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Short to Long Conversion? Hey guys, I found this clean 72 C10 that I want to get. I really like this truck except for one thing, its a shortbed and I much prefer longbed trucks. With that said, has anyone ever converted a shortbed into a longbed? If so, how'd you do it? I was sure if it would be easier to find a good 127" wheelbase frame or cut and lengthen the existing shortbed frame. The next issue is the bed. Would it be worth it be worth it to cut and extend the bedsides or just go out and find a clean longbed to swap on. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

04-01-2014, 06:52 AM	#2
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: Short to Long Conversion? I love long beds better too, ....but is this an April fools joke? __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB

04-01-2014, 06:59 AM	#3
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Short to Long Conversion? Ive been thinking about extending the 67 myself , my boys been complaining about his 68 shortbed too , we may extend both of them , you can haul more in a longbed , im thinking about going longer than a stock longbed about a foot ' in the front and an extra 6" or so in the rear , I also think im gonna put a swivel in the frame behind the cab for when you go around a curve , I dont have time to get started on mine this week im going to hawaii but when I get back next month im gonna try to get mine started ! a build thread would be good too so ther board members can see how to do the work , parts wont be a problem they are plenty of NOS shortbed sides out there we can cut them up to use to make our long beds , __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-01-2014, 07:02 AM	#4
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Short to Long Conversion? That truck pictured is kinda rough ? It needs rockers cab corners and floor pans , hey did you guys see that shortbed that guy found in a barn ? That one would make a killer longbed ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-01-2014, 08:01 AM	#6
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Short to Long Conversion? First guess is April Fools, but... Considering that the short bed is rarer and more sought after, selling/trading it for a long bed would be far faster and cheaper. But if you must, long bedsides are available as well as long bed floors. Adding to the frame will require 2 welds on each side right where the load strees is, as well as 2 welds behind the axel. A long frame swap would be better in my opinion. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

04-01-2014, 08:56 AM	#7
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Short to Long Conversion? I was just messin around, If you're serious by all means do it to it. I'm thinking finding a long frame and bed would be much easier, and you could probably even trade the short bed for a long bed (?) Not that one is 'better' than the other .. just saying there are a lot of Long-to-short conversions going on and short fleet beds are hard to come by. No offense intended or implied. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-01-2014, 09:18 AM	#8
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Short to Long Conversion? Guy's , I owe the poster an appoligy I thought he was posting a sort of joke for april fools day but I pm'ed him and he is serious , I was just joking around sorry , I have actually worked out a trade with him I know of a 72 cheyenne super deluxe big block longbed up in witheville VA for sale the ladie that has it enherited it from her grandfather I looked at it a couple years ago she don't know anything about these trucks it is an original red truck with red interior ac and everything she wants $900 for it I was gonna buy it anyway but me and the poster of this thread have worked out a trade ,,,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-01-2014, 11:41 AM	#10
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: Short to Long Conversion? Nobody would ever stretch one if they had a shorty so I say happy April fools. Ok I'll edit mine too due to the above. There's too many longs out there that would just be easier in the long run. I like either and I like my lwbstep. But do I secretly wish it was a shorty......you bet.

04-01-2014, 11:47 AM	#11
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Short to Long Conversion? __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-01-2014, 12:09 PM	#12
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Short to Long Conversion? I was thinking about putting a ford 302 in mine, I have one laying around and thought it would be nice to have my distributor up front. Does anyone know if they make an adaptor for a 302 to mount to a th350? __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

04-01-2014, 12:14 PM	#13
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Short to Long Conversion? Do you know what the differnce is between a ford and a shopping cart ? ,,,,,,, a shopping cart is easier to push ,,,,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

04-01-2014, 12:31 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Short to Long Conversion? A whole lot of foolin' in this thread. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-01-2014, 12:37 PM	#16
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Short to Long Conversion? I once converted a 72 shortbed 2wd Cheyenne big block into a longbed 4wd with my dad. We sold the big block and put a 68 clip on it. Cool truck. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-01-2014, 07:35 PM	#17
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Short to Long Conversion? Yeah its just an April Fools joke. I thought it'd be kind of funny since everyone loves shortbeds to say you're gonna cut one up to make it a long bed. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

04-01-2014, 08:10 PM	#18
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Short to Long Conversion? Price reduced on my property,.. get it while you can! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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