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JRB · 05-01-2006, 01:03 PM

68GENIII,
Do you have to cut and weld a longbed box both in front of the wheel openings and the back to get it spaced properly when you shorten a frame? Or can you just take out what you need from in front of the wheel openings?
Thanks,
JRB

fade94 · 05-01-2006, 02:29 PM

12" in front of the wheel, 8" behind. If you cut it just right, the body lines are dead on.

kafn8d · 05-01-2006, 03:33 PM

So, what has to be done to the frame to get it all to work out?

boraxman · 05-01-2006, 04:01 PM

I love it..want a shortbed?..make your own

69face · 05-01-2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kafn8d

So, what has to be done to the frame to get it all to work out?

the frame must be shortened directly under the cab 12" and the rear must be shortened 8" from the rear. theres a write up on it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

JRB · 05-01-2006, 05:45 PM

I just picked up a 67 Longbed custom but it wont be a longbed for long. Is there to many longs in there?
69face,
Thanks for the info on the shortening process.
JRB

thecatseye66 · 05-01-2006, 05:57 PM

Nice work!!

68GenIII · 05-01-2006, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fade94

rock on!
Cut beds are cool....

Thanks Fade, your post actually helped me a bunch!!

outlawdan · 12-24-2010, 06:30 PM

ttt

67chevy1series · 12-24-2010, 06:36 PM

thanks for diggin this up looks sweet i will follow this one

outlawdan · 12-25-2010, 12:46 PM

I have a blazer thats is full of old bondo and bad patch work. nice frame and front clip is about it. I want to buy a nice long bed and make a trazer with a nice lift and a set of 40s on it. I just want it to look like an old stomper. this will help me see were to cut the bed behind the wheels and look right.

hotrodchevy1999 · 12-25-2010, 02:15 PM

nice job thanks for share the info on it

05-01-2006, 01:03 PM	#26
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! 68GENIII, Do you have to cut and weld a longbed box both in front of the wheel openings and the back to get it spaced properly when you shorten a frame? Or can you just take out what you need from in front of the wheel openings? Thanks, JRB

05-01-2006, 02:29 PM	#27
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! 12" in front of the wheel, 8" behind. If you cut it just right, the body lines are dead on. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

05-01-2006, 03:33 PM	#28
kafn8d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 23	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! So, what has to be done to the frame to get it all to work out?

05-01-2006, 04:01 PM	#29
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05-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#31
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! I just picked up a 67 Longbed custom but it wont be a longbed for long. Is there to many longs in there? 69face, Thanks for the info on the shortening process. JRB

05-01-2006, 05:57 PM	#32
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! Nice work!! __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

12-24-2010, 06:30 PM	#34
outlawdan Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 31	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! ttt

12-24-2010, 06:36 PM	#35
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! thanks for diggin this up looks sweet i will follow this one

12-25-2010, 12:46 PM	#36
outlawdan Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 31	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! I have a blazer thats is full of old bondo and bad patch work. nice frame and front clip is about it. I want to buy a nice long bed and make a trazer with a nice lift and a set of 40s on it. I just want it to look like an old stomper. this will help me see were to cut the bed behind the wheels and look right.

12-25-2010, 02:15 PM	#37
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: Updates on my 68 project. I now have a rust free 6' bed!!! nice job thanks for share the info on it __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650



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