The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-04-2016, 12:30 PM   #26
ebfabman
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 2,489
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SgaTYFSEj4
Attached Images
 
ebfabman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2016, 01:47 PM   #27
CousinTone
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Placentia, CA
Posts: 344
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by 19673ontree View Post
Aren't you supposed to also shorten the frame on the long to short conversion. This is weird looking with the rear wheel at the tailgate. Something just looks wrong on this truck. It's paint is awesome, but I can't get over the placement of the rear wheels.
CousinTone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2016, 01:52 PM   #28
CousinTone
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Placentia, CA
Posts: 344
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

I'd like his info too. I'm interested.
CousinTone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2016, 01:53 PM   #29
CousinTone
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Placentia, CA
Posts: 344
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by 66clow View Post
I'm in LA and search for months for a short bed I ended up buying a conversion from a guy in Arizona. He buys decent long beds and converts them. He's done a bunch of them. I have had no issues with the ride or fit or anything. Saved a bunch of money compared to an original swb. He did the 5 lug conversion, pb, ps,frame and engine painted, new bed sides, and rockers. Just enough to put my personal touch on it now. Still have a ways to go to finish it but getting there. I had it shipped from there for about $300. Probably saved myself 3k from an original swb in the same condition.


I'd like this guys I info, I'm in the market and would appreciate all the work and time savings.
CousinTone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2016, 02:21 PM   #30
ebfabman
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 2,489
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Frame is 12 inches shorter. The difference is just in front of the rear suspension control arm mount cross member. Suspension components are the same, short or long wheelbase.
ebfabman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2016, 12:00 AM   #31
Skip44
Registered User
 
Skip44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Alexander, Maine
Posts: 38
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

My question is this; as I am new to the 67-72 Chevy/GMC truck I don't want to cut up something that might be valuable. I am buying a 71 long bed step side, is this something that should be left alone or are there many of these trucks around so it won't matter?

Skip
__________________
For those that have fought for it,
Freedom has a flavor the protected
will never know.
Skip44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2016, 01:15 AM   #32
Coley
Registered User
 
Coley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Victoria, B.C
Posts: 3,794
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by 19673ontree View Post
, long bed trucks and four door cars are or at least they were usefull vehicles that's why they were made but today older cars and trucks are toys and everybody wants them for the way they look
.......for the most part people like short bed trucks and two door cars ,,,
Equating long bed trucks to a 4 door car is about as ridiculous a statement that can be made in the classic truck hobby.
The reality of value and desireability is utterly different...this site proves that out every day.
Try again...

Coley
__________________
....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL
1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white)
1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white)
2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax
2000 Dodge Ram 1500
Coley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2016, 03:26 AM   #33
swamp rat
Registered User
 
swamp rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spanaway
Posts: 8,451
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip44 View Post
My question is this; as I am new to the 67-72 Chevy/GMC truck I don't want to cut up something that might be valuable. I am buying a 71 long bed step side, is this something that should be left alone or are there many of these trucks around so it won't matter?

Skip
A long bed stepside is kinda rare, there has been a few of them in threads here if ya do an advanced search you may find some more info. i think i have read somewhere how many were produced.
__________________
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
swamp rat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2016, 10:17 PM   #34
Skip44
Registered User
 
Skip44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Alexander, Maine
Posts: 38
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by swamp rat View Post
A long bed stepside is kinda rare, there has been a few of them in threads here if ya do an advanced search you may find some more info. i think i have read somewhere how many were produced.
Thanks as I get more familiar with the site I will search for the info.

Skip
__________________
For those that have fought for it,
Freedom has a flavor the protected
will never know.
Skip44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 11:19 AM   #35
mattowar
Registered User
 
mattowar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SoCal
Posts: 57
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Could you send me his contact info?
Quote:
Originally Posted by 66clow View Post
I'm in LA and search for months for a short bed I ended up buying a conversion from a guy in Arizona. He buys decent long beds and converts them. He's done a bunch of them. I have had no issues with the ride or fit or anything. Saved a bunch of money compared to an original swb. He did the 5 lug conversion, pb, ps,frame and engine painted, new bed sides, and rockers. Just enough to put my personal touch on it now. Still have a ways to go to finish it but getting there. I had it shipped from there for about $300. Probably saved myself 3k from an original swb in the same condition.


__________________
68
mattowar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 12:00 PM   #36
swamp rat
Registered User
 
swamp rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spanaway
Posts: 8,451
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip44 View Post
Thanks as I get more familiar with the site I will search for the info.

Skip

Just type in Key words like Longbed Stepside, Long bed Step, Longbed production numbers, Longbed's produced, ect.also search for posts or threads to further refine. only draw back is having to wait a minute between searches.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/search.php
__________________
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
swamp rat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 12:08 PM   #37
Gmc.guy
Registered User
 
Gmc.guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Alberta
Posts: 464
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip44 View Post
My question is this; as I am new to the 67-72 Chevy/GMC truck I don't want to cut up something that might be valuable. I am buying a 71 long bed step side, is this something that should be left alone or are there many of these trucks around so it won't matter?

Skip
If in good shape I wouldn't shorten it. Buy the shortbed and shorten the frame. You can swap your fenders onto it too. there is likely interest in it if you advertise and sell the long bed
__________________
-Cody
Gmc.guy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 01:44 PM   #38
66clow
Registered User
 
66clow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Clearwater Beach Florida
Posts: 872
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Trying to send info but your box is full.
66clow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 01:45 PM   #39
66clow
Registered User
 
66clow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Clearwater Beach Florida
Posts: 872
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by mattowar View Post
Could you send me his contact info?
Trying to send but your box is full.
66clow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 09:14 PM   #40
Skip44
Registered User
 
Skip44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Alexander, Maine
Posts: 38
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gmc.guy View Post
If in good shape I wouldn't shorten it. Buy the shortbed and shorten the frame. You can swap your fenders onto it too. there is likely interest in it if you advertise and sell the long bed
Thanks for the help. I have not decided what I am going to do. I do know that if I don't use that bed I will preserve the entire bed and put it up on blocks until I decide what to do with it. Maybe it can help fund the build.

Skip
__________________
For those that have fought for it,
Freedom has a flavor the protected
will never know.
Skip44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 09:27 PM   #41
Skip44
Registered User
 
Skip44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Alexander, Maine
Posts: 38
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

A couple of key strokes later and the number is 7269. Not very rare at all. Although there were 206313 fleetside made. Thanks for the help.

Skip
__________________
For those that have fought for it,
Freedom has a flavor the protected
will never know.
Skip44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 09:41 PM   #42
raggedjim
Senior Member
 
raggedjim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Murray, Kentucky
Posts: 3,567
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

7269 built 45 years ago. Probably 75% used, abused and junked. It's rarer than you think...

But I'd still rather have a short stepper...

Rg
__________________
Roger

'68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675
'69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer
'70 GMC Jimmy 2wd
'73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203
raggedjim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-07-2016, 09:54 PM   #43
Skip44
Registered User
 
Skip44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Alexander, Maine
Posts: 38
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Quote:
Originally Posted by raggedjim View Post
7269 built 45 years ago. Probably 75% used, abused and junked. It's rarer than you think...

But I'd still rather have a short stepper...

Rg
It is lowest production number of longbed stepsides produced in the 67-72 trucks.
Skip
__________________
For those that have fought for it,
Freedom has a flavor the protected
will never know.
Skip44 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-08-2016, 08:21 AM   #44
tutone
Registered User
 
tutone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: hickory, ky
Posts: 1,301
Re: Longbed to shortbed conversion

Used to, seemed like the long-steps were pretty much limited to county and state road dept. trucks and such in our area. We have still a few in the area that are the 73-87 body style, but I remember 60-66 and 67-72 as well . I guess it depended on the preference of the truck purchaser. A long bed step held more gravel and dirt than a short, and was easier to clean out when the day was done than a fleet side, at least according to a friend of mine who retired from the state road dept. I'm not a big fan of the look either.
tutone is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
c10, conversion, longbed conversion, shortbed


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com