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arkracing · 04-27-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Where do you buy "the metal devil blade"? looks worth trying

I thought about it - looks scary, but I guess it works

$50 @ NorthernTool

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...atchallpartial

cobra1966 · 08-09-2009, 09:45 PM

Hello....in reference to making a LWB to SWB bed.... what were the measurements from the front? I got the ones in back 81.5/89.5 Can you help out?

cobra1966 · 08-10-2009, 09:04 PM

Do you have info from the front? I just need that so I can measure from the front

red71cheyenne · 08-12-2009, 12:08 AM

Mark, that bed looks great! When can you do my 71? Ha, J/K, its gonna get the cab extension like on your other project.

OLEBEATER · 08-12-2009, 12:30 PM

Hey Mark, can you give us the measurements and starting points for them. I wanna start on mine this weekend. Thanks.

Ackattack · 08-12-2009, 12:51 PM

I was looking at this on my truck last night. For the front, it really doesn't matter too much exactly where you start. You just need to remove 12" and make sure you remove one of the crossmembers. (mine has a non-existant wood floor, so I can see the crossmembers)

From memory, starting about 3" behind the front stake pocket would work. Double check though.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-12-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OLEBEATER

Hey Mark, can you give us the measurements and starting points for them. I wanna start on mine this weekend. Thanks.

All the information you'll need is here:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=321099

foosed · 08-15-2009, 07:21 PM

this is probably a stupid question but is there anything you have to do differently when cutting a bed with a wood floor as opposed to the steel floors. All the conversions i have seen have been done with the metal floor.

Ackattack · 08-15-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by foosed

this is probably a stupid question but is there anything you have to do differently when cutting a bed with a wood floor as opposed to the steel floors. All the conversions i have seen have been done with the metal floor.

I started cutting mine last night. Remove all the wood and strips first. In my case the wood is all rotted out and the metal strips are pretty much rusted gone. It makes it a little easier cause you can see the back side of the lower fenders a little better.

I just ran one 1x1 across the top of the main portion of the bed and the tailgate portion. Seemed to work out good.

When I removed the rear 8" section, it all came out as one piece since that crossmember wasn't bolted down any more.

Good luck!

foosed · 08-15-2009, 08:03 PM

thank you!

fishbone95 · 05-07-2011, 03:53 PM

This is some good info. I am going to cut down my 72 LWB starting in June. Wish me luck.

CG · 05-07-2011, 04:40 PM

Good luck...Make sure you post lots of pictures of the process. Unless you chop off a finger, I dont want to see that

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-07-2011, 05:01 PM

08-09-2009, 09:45 PM	#27
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	Re: It shrank!! Hello....in reference to making a LWB to SWB bed.... what were the measurements from the front? I got the ones in back 81.5/89.5 Can you help out?

08-10-2009, 09:04 PM	#28
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	Re: It shrank!! Do you have info from the front? I just need that so I can measure from the front Last edited by cobra1966; 08-10-2009 at 10:30 PM. Reason: grammar

08-12-2009, 12:08 AM	#29
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: It shrank!! Mark, that bed looks great! When can you do my 71? Ha, J/K, its gonna get the cab extension like on your other project. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-12-2009, 12:30 PM	#30
OLEBEATER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 295	Re: It shrank!! Hey Mark, can you give us the measurements and starting points for them. I wanna start on mine this weekend. Thanks.

08-12-2009, 12:51 PM	#31
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: It shrank!! I was looking at this on my truck last night. For the front, it really doesn't matter too much exactly where you start. You just need to remove 12" and make sure you remove one of the crossmembers. (mine has a non-existant wood floor, so I can see the crossmembers) From memory, starting about 3" behind the front stake pocket would work. Double check though. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#33
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: It shrank!! this is probably a stupid question but is there anything you have to do differently when cutting a bed with a wood floor as opposed to the steel floors. All the conversions i have seen have been done with the metal floor. __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

08-15-2009, 08:03 PM	#35
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: It shrank!! thank you! __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

05-07-2011, 03:53 PM	#36
fishbone95 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 90	Re: It shrank!! This is some good info. I am going to cut down my 72 LWB starting in June. Wish me luck.

05-07-2011, 04:40 PM	#37
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05-07-2011, 05:01 PM	#38
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