Need help with short conversion for my 63! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Isaiah92260 · 12-23-2015, 01:54 AM

I've trying to research but I mostly see post about guys doing this on the 67-Later models, and the ones I see for 60-66 or very Vague Details or just dudes showing off their work but no details.
Anyways me and my welding buddy are very close to cutting my bud, but I need to do my research about cutting the frame and the measurements for the bed, does anyone have info they could share with me so I can cut it??? Please, and thanks guys.

Isaiah92260 · 12-23-2015, 01:55 AM

Also I was thinking about doing the slightly longer 7" conversion instead of the regular short bed, I do agree they look a little sunnier, but either doesn't matter, I have the tools to get ready to start cutting,

SnS C10 · 12-23-2015, 02:43 AM

I just shortened my frame a few weeks ago on my 64. Remove 12 inches from under the cab. Cut off forward bed mounts. Move rear cab mounts 12 inches toward the rear of frame. Make sure you brace the frame and level it before any cutting!!!

SnS C10 · 12-23-2015, 02:44 AM

Also, cut 8 inches off the back of the frame

Isaiah92260 · 12-23-2015, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SnS C10

Also, cut 8 inches off the back of the frame

Thank you!!! I'm making sure to take notes!

12-23-2015, 01:54 AM	#1
Isaiah92260 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 851	Need help with short conversion for my 63! I've trying to research but I mostly see post about guys doing this on the 67-Later models, and the ones I see for 60-66 or very Vague Details or just dudes showing off their work but no details. Anyways me and my welding buddy are very close to cutting my bud, but I need to do my research about cutting the frame and the measurements for the bed, does anyone have info they could share with me so I can cut it??? Please, and thanks guys. Attached Images

12-23-2015, 01:55 AM	#2
Isaiah92260 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 851	Re: Need help with short conversion for my 63! Also I was thinking about doing the slightly longer 7" conversion instead of the regular short bed, I do agree they look a little sunnier, but either doesn't matter, I have the tools to get ready to start cutting,

12-23-2015, 02:43 AM	#3
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Need help with short conversion for my 63! I just shortened my frame a few weeks ago on my 64. Remove 12 inches from under the cab. Cut off forward bed mounts. Move rear cab mounts 12 inches toward the rear of frame. Make sure you brace the frame and level it before any cutting!!! Attached Images

12-23-2015, 02:44 AM	#4
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Need help with short conversion for my 63! Also, cut 8 inches off the back of the frame



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