Short Bed Side measurements

[randy500]

Originally Posted by hewittca

I know your question has mostly been answered already, but there are many other threads that document shortbed conversions as well. I really like 65standard's technique too, but as you pointed out already, it does take a fair bit more metal working skills. I responded to a post very similar to this a while back and provided links to several of the best documented conversion threads. You can find that post here. Hope that gives you some ideas.

Thanks for posting that link...

For the OP....65standards technique I think is too advanced for almost all of us, I would advise using his floor technique for sure and the rear of the bedsides, I think you would have best results with the standard techniques on the front of the bedsides.
I think you should try to metalwork the front edge of the wheel opening to match the square edge of a true shortbed. I think suburban and blazer have the proper shape in that area,

Most of all get rid of the center stake pocket the first thing you do, it looks dumb and is a quick giveaway that it has been cut down.