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ChevyMex · 05-13-2007, 05:52 AM

Its 3 months since i found the longbed in the dump and since i live in Mexico and our trucks came with a weird mix of a usa bed and Argentina bed, i decided to cut it and try to make it shortbed, i found too much information in this site to start with this project and finally is ready to the paint. Is not an asy job but worth it. Is not a proffesional job, is more like an amateur job, me and my brother had some fun weekends (alot of 2XX, coronas and a small handsaw). Now, we are trying to align the bed to the cab, seems like we will have to play a little bit with the frame and bed supports, if someone knows how to do it quickly and have some measures please let me know. by the way, holes fits perfectly into the chassis.

BigMike · 05-13-2007, 06:10 AM

Looks like you did a pretty good job to me.

Mike

smbrouss70 · 05-13-2007, 06:15 AM

Looks good! I can't help on the measurements though.

see ten · 05-13-2007, 07:43 AM

I'm sure that will mess with a lot of folks! A swb with 6 stake pockets!

**Palf70Step** · 05-13-2007, 07:47 AM

I was thinking the same thing SeeTen.
You did great work there ChevyMex. It came out really good.

BigSky71 · 05-13-2007, 10:33 AM

Nice work ChevyMex!

I have seen enough of these lwb to swb bed mods now that I think when my current truck is done that I am going to haul my longbed into the garage and make it Short!

jsbgump · 05-13-2007, 10:39 AM

Good work. I like the 6 stake pockets. Adds to the uniqueness

*72CSTC5* · 05-13-2007, 12:00 PM

Mucho Trabajo!!

otsenre · 05-13-2007, 10:36 PM

Did you chop frame as well, If so how did you do it? Any pics? You had to have taken 12 inches off at center, and 8 at end.

ChevyMex · 05-14-2007, 02:31 AM

Nope, the frame was already a shortbed. In Mexico this truck only came with shortbed option but a different bed kind. Today i did the bed interior paint, the color is a green cactus, i did not use prime, instead i used 4 hands of green cactus base and then use metal green cactus for a better finish. For a non show truck i think i would not let anyone to step inside the bed (jejejeje) not even my kids. My wife thinks i would use this truck for all the house hard work but she do not understand that this truck is already retired.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-14-2007, 03:10 AM

not to shabby

05-13-2007, 05:52 AM	#1
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	long to shortbed, almost done Its 3 months since i found the longbed in the dump and since i live in Mexico and our trucks came with a weird mix of a usa bed and Argentina bed, i decided to cut it and try to make it shortbed, i found too much information in this site to start with this project and finally is ready to the paint. Is not an asy job but worth it. Is not a proffesional job, is more like an amateur job, me and my brother had some fun weekends (alot of 2XX, coronas and a small handsaw). Now, we are trying to align the bed to the cab, seems like we will have to play a little bit with the frame and bed supports, if someone knows how to do it quickly and have some measures please let me know. by the way, holes fits perfectly into the chassis. Attached Images

05-13-2007, 06:10 AM	#2
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: long to shortbed, almost done Looks like you did a pretty good job to me. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 05-13-2007 at 06:10 AM.

05-13-2007, 06:15 AM	#3
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: long to shortbed, almost done Looks good! I can't help on the measurements though. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-13-2007, 07:43 AM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: long to shortbed, almost done I'm sure that will mess with a lot of folks! A swb with 6 stake pockets!

05-13-2007, 07:47 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Re: long to shortbed, almost done I was thinking the same thing SeeTen. You did great work there ChevyMex. It came out really good. __________________ 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!

05-13-2007, 10:33 AM	#6
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: long to shortbed, almost done Nice work ChevyMex! I have seen enough of these lwb to swb bed mods now that I think when my current truck is done that I am going to haul my longbed into the garage and make it Short! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures Last edited by BigSky71; 05-13-2007 at 10:33 AM.

05-13-2007, 10:39 AM	#7
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: long to shortbed, almost done Good work. I like the 6 stake pockets. Adds to the uniqueness __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-13-2007, 12:00 PM	#8
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: long to shortbed, almost done Mucho Trabajo!!

05-13-2007, 10:36 PM	#9
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: long to shortbed, almost done Did you chop frame as well, If so how did you do it? Any pics? You had to have taken 12 inches off at center, and 8 at end.

05-14-2007, 02:31 AM	#10
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Re: long to shortbed, almost done, more pics Nope, the frame was already a shortbed. In Mexico this truck only came with shortbed option but a different bed kind. Today i did the bed interior paint, the color is a green cactus, i did not use prime, instead i used 4 hands of green cactus base and then use metal green cactus for a better finish. For a non show truck i think i would not let anyone to step inside the bed (jejejeje) not even my kids. My wife thinks i would use this truck for all the house hard work but she do not understand that this truck is already retired. Attached Images

05-14-2007, 03:10 AM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: long to shortbed, almost done not to shabby __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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