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67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 04:16 AM

i want to know if i can cut down 67 68 trim to fit a swb instead of a long bed what tools do i need ????

*project 67 sub* · 12-31-2010, 04:27 AM

dont know for sure, but probably some tape for a strait line, a grinder/air cutter with a cutt off wheel, and patience so you dont slip when first starting to make the cut

**leddzepp** · 12-31-2010, 04:29 AM

Impractical, to say the least. You would be better off purchasing what you need.

67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 04:47 AM

well thanks for the input but i would like to know more i have some offers about swb trim that i am considering

68gmsee · 12-31-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i want to know if i can cut down 67 68 trim to fit a swb instead of a long bed what tools do i need ????

If this is the trim you're looking at, a high speed cutting wheel would do the trick. I looked at the trim on my 68 swb and it looks like the only pieces you would have to cut are the side bed pieces. The large wheel arch overlaps the side trim. Mine look to be cut straight across at that point.

**LockDoc** · 12-31-2010, 11:43 AM

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I agree with 68gmsee, just make sure you have it down solid and go slow. It wouldn't have to be perfect if it goes under the wheel arch pieces.

LockDoc

68gmsee · 12-31-2010, 12:26 PM

Here's the reason to go slow and careful.

The ends that you need to cut off have to be cut so that the arched piece slides under the front piece and the back piece.

Good luck and if you need some measurements let me know.

67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 04:46 PM

thanks! can you give me all the measurments thanks rick

68gmsee · 12-31-2010, 07:37 PM

I don't have a way to measure all of them since I just have the side trim pieces. I believe the only ones you will need to trim are the pieces in front of and behind the wheel well arch. When you get the pieces double check and I'll get my tape out measure the ones that I have.

Shoot me a message so I can be sure to get it.

jwalk · 12-31-2010, 07:53 PM

You sure can cut them down. I've done it to two sets it's pretty easy. I used a cutoff wheel in a dremel. What I did was put the wheel arch on and then hold the front/back pieces up and marked them. Pretty easy.
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C10-Driver · 01-02-2011, 01:32 PM

Agree with jwalk... A dremel tool work real well for this. Just fit it, mark it, tape it off and start cutting. You will have to notch the back but the dremel will work well for this also. I have succesfully modified several pieces like this.

67chevy1series · 01-02-2011, 06:21 PM

well alot of people are finally seeing my wtb thing in my sig so i just might have some trim come my way!

12-31-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed i want to know if i can cut down 67 68 trim to fit a swb instead of a long bed what tools do i need ????

12-31-2010, 04:27 AM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed dont know for sure, but probably some tape for a strait line, a grinder/air cutter with a cutt off wheel, and patience so you dont slip when first starting to make the cut

12-31-2010, 04:29 AM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,997	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed Impractical, to say the least. You would be better off purchasing what you need. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

12-31-2010, 04:47 AM	#4
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed well thanks for the input but i would like to know more i have some offers about swb trim that i am considering

12-31-2010, 11:43 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,436	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed - I agree with 68gmsee, just make sure you have it down solid and go slow. It wouldn't have to be perfect if it goes under the wheel arch pieces. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-31-2010, 12:26 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed Here's the reason to go slow and careful. The ends that you need to cut off have to be cut so that the arched piece slides under the front piece and the back piece. Good luck and if you need some measurements let me know. Attached Images

12-31-2010, 04:46 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed thanks! can you give me all the measurments thanks rick

12-31-2010, 07:37 PM	#9
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed I don't have a way to measure all of them since I just have the side trim pieces. I believe the only ones you will need to trim are the pieces in front of and behind the wheel well arch. When you get the pieces double check and I'll get my tape out measure the ones that I have. Shoot me a message so I can be sure to get it.

12-31-2010, 07:53 PM	#10
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed You sure can cut them down. I've done it to two sets it's pretty easy. I used a cutoff wheel in a dremel. What I did was put the wheel arch on and then hold the front/back pieces up and marked them. Pretty easy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

01-02-2011, 01:32 PM	#11
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed Agree with jwalk... A dremel tool work real well for this. Just fit it, mark it, tape it off and start cutting. You will have to notch the back but the dremel will work well for this also. I have succesfully modified several pieces like this. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

01-02-2011, 06:21 PM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: cutting 67 68 trim to fit a short bed well alot of people are finally seeing my wtb thing in my sig so i just might have some trim come my way!



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