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Old 02-15-2011, 03:06 PM   #1
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72 shortbox repair

. Good morning all.. I just picked up an old 72 gmc with a rusted out bedfloor and busted up tail light section.. Dont really want to spent the money on a new bedfloor and side. close to $1000.. thought about getting a longbed and cutting down th esteel floor and a patch for my tailight areaand lower rerar area.. .. any suggestions from the pros... ?? Im all ears
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Old 02-16-2011, 01:43 PM   #2
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Re: 72 shortbox repair

to the boards from NC Jorgie!!!

I've done a google search for this site (see the top) and found these threads which hopefully will answer your question....

Let us know what you do...and of course we love some pictures around here!!!

Longbed to shortbed conversion
how to shorten a lwb chassis to swb chassis
sport truck mag lwb to swb
lwb stepside to swb stepside
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:32 PM   #3
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Re: 72 shortbox repair

Hey from N.C. & welcome,hope to see some pictures soon
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Old 02-20-2011, 01:39 AM   #4
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Well thank you for the welcome and the info. check out some pics here



http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447690
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