Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RodriguezNightMare · 11-17-2010, 12:59 AM

I want to convert mine soon, can i get details on how much y'all had to pay to convert it, and maybe some before and after pictures? Thanks - NightMare

AusTx68 · 11-17-2010, 01:05 AM

You can either cut your existing frame or find you a short frame and swap it out. I took the easy route and found a short frame for $200. That's the easy part. The hard part is finding a short bed! I built mine from new parts but retained the tailgate. Definitely the most expensive way to build a bed. You can probably find a decent bed on craigslist for around $700. I've seen rough ones go for $400. Either way it's gonna be a long search.

RodriguezNightMare · 11-17-2010, 01:08 AM

Im thinking of cutting the existing frame, don't they cut the bed as well?

AusTx68 · 11-17-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RodriguezNightMare

Im thinking of cutting the existing frame, don't they cut the bed as well?

Yep, I totally forgot about that. If you don't have the skills yourself it will probably be cheaper to find a short bed.

Ronnny · 11-17-2010, 01:14 AM

Most cut the frame and find a short box to put on it.

RodriguezNightMare · 11-17-2010, 01:16 AM

Thanks guys, i was considering converting it to a shortbox because im fixing my truck up for racing but i dont see many longbox trucks that race? Is there a big factor between a shortbed vs a longbed?

AusTx68 · 11-17-2010, 01:24 AM

I've seen a lot of fast longbeds! Personally I wouldn't bother shortening it if you only want to race it. Save your time and money and put it towards a stout big block

RodriguezNightMare · 11-17-2010, 01:26 AM

Thanks Man I Appreciate it

you gave me confidence !

bigsnookmaster · 11-17-2010, 08:28 AM

It's cool when you have a longbed that Hauls!

**special-K** · 11-17-2010, 08:37 AM

I back-halved a C/20 Stepside into a pro-street shortbed.Everything was custom fabricated and I narrowed the Dana60 using Mark Williams parts.Longbeds launch great and would run straighter,I'd think.

11-17-2010, 12:59 AM	#1
RodriguezNightMare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 52	Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? I want to convert mine soon, can i get details on how much y'all had to pay to convert it, and maybe some before and after pictures? Thanks - NightMare

11-17-2010, 01:05 AM	#2
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? You can either cut your existing frame or find you a short frame and swap it out. I took the easy route and found a short frame for $200. That's the easy part. The hard part is finding a short bed! I built mine from new parts but retained the tailgate. Definitely the most expensive way to build a bed. You can probably find a decent bed on craigslist for around $700. I've seen rough ones go for $400. Either way it's gonna be a long search. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 11-17-2010 at 01:10 AM.

11-17-2010, 01:08 AM	#3
RodriguezNightMare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 52	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? Im thinking of cutting the existing frame, don't they cut the bed as well?

11-17-2010, 01:14 AM	#5
Ronnny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newnan Posts: 60	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? Most cut the frame and find a short box to put on it.

11-17-2010, 01:16 AM	#6
RodriguezNightMare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 52	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? Thanks guys, i was considering converting it to a shortbox because im fixing my truck up for racing but i dont see many longbox trucks that race? Is there a big factor between a shortbed vs a longbed?

11-17-2010, 01:24 AM	#7
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? I've seen a lot of fast longbeds! Personally I wouldn't bother shortening it if you only want to race it. Save your time and money and put it towards a stout big block __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

11-17-2010, 01:26 AM	#8
RodriguezNightMare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 52	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? Thanks Man I Appreciate it you gave me confidence !

11-17-2010, 08:28 AM	#9
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? It's cool when you have a longbed that Hauls! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

11-17-2010, 08:37 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Who has converted their c10 from Longbox to Shortbox? I back-halved a C/20 Stepside into a pro-street shortbed.Everything was custom fabricated and I narrowed the Dana60 using Mark Williams parts.Longbeds launch great and would run straighter,I'd think. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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