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rich67 · 07-21-2011, 01:14 PM

thinking about cutting down my c-20 long wood bed. anyone done this(im sure)? wondering where i have to cut. in front of wheels? rear part behind wheels the same length with long and short? do i need to split and take out excess or can i take off front where header panel is? any input appreciated. thanx rich

VA72C10 · 07-21-2011, 01:37 PM

There are a few threads in the FAQ section on this...one was by Rckcrln.

rich67 · 07-21-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

There are a few threads in the FAQ section on this...one was by Rckcrln.

thank you sir, rich

cdowns · 07-21-2011, 02:21 PM

alot more attempts at this end up in the dumpster rather than prime examples of completed work

a huge job make no mistake you need to b excellent at measuring cutting and above all else welding

C20-67_N_MO · 07-21-2011, 02:38 PM

Good luck Rich.

I hope you are able to make this happen.

Gene · 07-21-2011, 03:06 PM

It's really not that big of a deal. I have done a couple. As long as you can weld and have the right tools you can do it. 12 inches under the cab, 8 off the very rear of the frame, move rear cab mounts forward, shorten driveshaft, brake lines wires etc.. Pretty straightforward.

07-21-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
rich67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Canton, Il Posts: 1,857	long to short bed thinking about cutting down my c-20 long wood bed. anyone done this(im sure)? wondering where i have to cut. in front of wheels? rear part behind wheels the same length with long and short? do i need to split and take out excess or can i take off front where header panel is? any input appreciated. thanx rich

07-21-2011, 01:37 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: long to short bed There are a few threads in the FAQ section on this...one was by Rckcrln. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-21-2011, 02:21 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: long to short bed alot more attempts at this end up in the dumpster rather than prime examples of completed work a huge job make no mistake you need to b excellent at measuring cutting and above all else welding __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-21-2011, 02:38 PM	#5
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: long to short bed Good luck Rich. I hope you are able to make this happen. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-21-2011, 03:06 PM	#6
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: long to short bed It's really not that big of a deal. I have done a couple. As long as you can weld and have the right tools you can do it. 12 inches under the cab, 8 off the very rear of the frame, move rear cab mounts forward, shorten driveshaft, brake lines wires etc.. Pretty straightforward.



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