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**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-09-2025, 12:55 PM

My Son decided to go Short Bed. Cost was $4000, the work is Exceptional
I like em both - To Each his own

**Palf70Step** · 11-10-2025, 08:48 AM

Looks good! Since I have a longbed now that will never go short in my lifetime, I like you do like them both, although the shortbed is the ones that catch the eye. Work looks very well done.

jumpsoffrock · 11-10-2025, 10:40 AM

I like the profile and wheel/drop of that truck. He's gonna have a nice piece when he's done.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-10-2025, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

I like the profile and wheel/drop of that truck. He's gonna have a nice piece when he's done.

It’s setting on Full QA1 Suspension. Angry Little Small Block and Muncie 4 Speed. Fun Truck to Drive. 427 SB Crate motor will be here in Dec, Yahoo

**MikeB** · 11-10-2025, 01:43 PM

Funny, but back in the 80s when I got my 69 C10, the LWB trucks were more popular because they could haul more stuff with the tailgate closed, like 8-foot lumber and dirt bikes. Today, the short beds are hot, because most of us don't use our trucks as daily drivers to haul stuff. And, admittedly, they look better!

OK, I can just see lots of guys here posting pictures of their trucks working.

**57taskforce** · 11-10-2025, 01:48 PM

I guess that’s why I have one of each in the 67-72 trucks… both K’s of course. Best of both worlds. A loaded Cheyenne K20 and a stripped down short bed custom K10.

RichardJ · 11-10-2025, 02:49 PM

Off Topic, but opened in the last two posts.
Personally, while I prefer my long bed '67 , a good station wagon will beat a short bed for hauling capacity. We used to have a Dodge magnum RT HEMI. ggg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTlVctapDyw

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-10-2025, 08:47 PM

The Red Truck is my Sons. The Blue one is mine. Yes I like both but prefer my SB. It’s My Daily Driver and has a Spray-in bed liner, if I need Gravel we’re hauling Gravel. It’s Not Show, Just a Good Lookin Old Truck

jumpsoffrock · 11-11-2025, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

It’s My Daily Driver and has a Spray-in bed liner, if I need Gravel we’re hauling Gravel. It’s Not Show, Just a Good Lookin Old Truck

I really like your attitude, enjoy the truck and don't let things hold you back. Nothin wrong with that.

After your son has that 427, i hope he has plenty of money for new tires every few months. lol

**MikeB** · 11-11-2025, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

t’s My Daily Driver and has a Spray-in bed liner, if I need Gravel we’re hauling Gravel. It’s Not Show, Just a Good Lookin Old Truck

I really like the color -- and the wheels, too.

What size are they?

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-11-2025, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

I really like the color -- and the wheels, too.

What size are they?

The wheels are 20s. I’ll have to look for tire sizes if you want them. I see you’ve had your truck 36 years ! I bought my Truck in 1989 so 36 years for me too
It’s been through my two boys, a Small Block, a Injected Big Block and now an LS1 with 6 speed manual I’ve attached a pic of when I bought it

1971bluec10 · 11-11-2025, 02:33 PM

great job these both look amazing

LS short box · 11-11-2025, 05:00 PM

Kind of like the 68 C10 I did some years ago.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-11-2025, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Kind of like the 68 C10 I did some years ago.

Nice Truck. Guess I should mention my Sons Red Truck is a GMC

Luke87gt · 11-15-2025, 11:27 AM

Looks stellar, since you’re local may I ask who did this?

I too have a shortened truck, they just look so good don’t they! Although mine was done at some Fab shop up in Washington state sometime in the 80s or 90s from what I understand. I can’t tell it was shortened.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-15-2025, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke87gt

Looks stellar, since you’re local may I ask who did this?

I too have a shortened truck, they just look so good don’t they! Although mine was done at some Fab shop up in Washington state sometime in the 80s or 90s from what I understand. I can’t tell it was shortened.

My Son found the guy on FB Marketplace. I’ll ask him for the info and post it
I want to say it was done in Stockton. Two Brothers have a shop that does this. My Son told me they cut down a C20 making it a Blazer. Would liked to have seen that one!!!

Luke87gt · 11-15-2025, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

My Son found the guy on FB Marketplace. I’ll ask him for the info and post it
I want to say it was done in Stockton. Two Brothers have a shop that does this. My Son told me they cut down a C20 making it a Blazer. Would liked to have seen that one!!!

Yes, please let me know as I’d like to have this info for future reference.

I see ads on FB marketplace but gawd knows who you are dealing with or what quality can be expected. Yours looked to turn out very nice.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-15-2025, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke87gt

Yes, please let me know as I’d like to have this info for future reference.

I see ads on FB marketplace but gawd knows who you are dealing with or what quality can be expected. Yours looked to turn out very nice.

Here’s the info my Son has. He couldn’t remember the guys name being it was kinda of strange. Anyway it’s two brothers in Stockton Ca phone 209-689-6077

Luke87gt · 11-16-2025, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Here’s the info my Son has. He couldn’t remember the guys name being it was kinda of strange. Anyway it’s two brothers in Stockton Ca phone 209-689-6077

Noted, thank you sir!

I’m a bit surprised that he trusted a couple brothers from Stockton but glad it all worked out!

**MikeB** · 11-16-2025, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Kind of like the 68 C10 I did some years ago.

Very clean. I like the minimal side trim and how it flows over the wheel openings. My 69 takes a step back in aesthetics, IMO

What is the brand & model of the wheels?

LS short box · 11-16-2025, 05:16 PM

The wheels are US Mag Ramblers. 20" all around. 245/40's in the front. 285/40's in the rear. 8"wide in the front and 9" wide in the back.
The trim is from Mar-K and it fit well. But I believe Mar-K is out of business?
Couple more pics.
The 68 was my "retirement" project.

**MikeB** · 11-17-2025, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

The wheels are US Mag Ramblers. 20" all around. 245/40's in the front. 285/40's in the rear. 8"wide in the front and 9" wide in the back.
The trim is from Mar-K and it fit well. But I believe Mar-K is out of business?
Couple more pics.
The 68 was my "retirement" project.

That's a beauty you have there!

I think you're right about Mar-K. That's what my son bought for our truck when he had it painted.

I just like the 67-68 trim better.

LS short box · 11-17-2025, 10:22 PM

Again thanks for the kind words.
Good luck with your son's project.

11-09-2025, 12:55 PM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,499	Shorten it Up My Son decided to go Short Bed. Cost was $4000, the work is Exceptional I like em both - To Each his own Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-10-2025, 08:48 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: Shorten it Up Looks good! Since I have a longbed now that will never go short in my lifetime, I like you do like them both, although the shortbed is the ones that catch the eye. Work looks very well done. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-12-2025 at 08:42 AM.

11-10-2025, 10:40 AM	#3
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,126	Re: Shorten it Up I like the profile and wheel/drop of that truck. He's gonna have a nice piece when he's done.

11-10-2025, 01:43 PM	#5
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,038	Re: Shorten it Up Funny, but back in the 80s when I got my 69 C10, the LWB trucks were more popular because they could haul more stuff with the tailgate closed, like 8-foot lumber and dirt bikes. Today, the short beds are hot, because most of us don't use our trucks as daily drivers to haul stuff. And, admittedly, they look better! OK, I can just see lots of guys here posting pictures of their trucks working. __________________ Mike 1969 Custom/10 LWB -- owned for 37 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. Hedman stainless headers. Old Air installation in progress. 1982 Custom Deluxe 10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350 w/ Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) which I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 26 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

11-10-2025, 01:48 PM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,979	Re: Shorten it Up I guess that’s why I have one of each in the 67-72 trucks… both K’s of course. Best of both worlds. A loaded Cheyenne K20 and a stripped down short bed custom K10. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

11-10-2025, 02:49 PM	#7
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,557	Re: Shorten it Up Off Topic, but opened in the last two posts. Personally, while I prefer my long bed '67 , a good station wagon will beat a short bed for hauling capacity. We used to have a Dodge magnum RT HEMI. ggg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTlVctapDyw __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

11-10-2025, 08:47 PM	#8
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shorten it Up The Red Truck is my Sons. The Blue one is mine. Yes I like both but prefer my SB. It’s My Daily Driver and has a Spray-in bed liner, if I need Gravel we’re hauling Gravel. It’s Not Show, Just a Good Lookin Old Truck Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-11-2025, 02:33 PM	#12
1971bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Modesto,CA Posts: 45	Re: Shorten it Up great job these both look amazing

11-11-2025, 05:00 PM	#13
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,592	Re: Shorten it Up Kind of like the 68 C10 I did some years ago. Attached Images

11-15-2025, 11:27 AM	#15
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 472	Re: Shorten it Up Looks stellar, since you’re local may I ask who did this? I too have a shortened truck, they just look so good don’t they! Although mine was done at some Fab shop up in Washington state sometime in the 80s or 90s from what I understand. I can’t tell it was shortened. __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed

11-16-2025, 05:16 PM	#21
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,592	Re: Shorten it Up The wheels are US Mag Ramblers. 20" all around. 245/40's in the front. 285/40's in the rear. 8"wide in the front and 9" wide in the back. The trim is from Mar-K and it fit well. But I believe Mar-K is out of business? Couple more pics. The 68 was my "retirement" project. Attached Images

11-17-2025, 10:22 PM	#23
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,592	Re: Shorten it Up Again thanks for the kind words. Good luck with your son's project.



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