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02-03-2014, 06:41 PM
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79 chevy long bed to short bed
I recently purchased a 79 chevy long bed and I'd like to make it a short bed anyone know how much I'd have to cut out of the frame and from where. I seen it done on gears but that was a different body style truck,I wasn't sure if there was a difference in the frame. Any info would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
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02-03-2014, 09:53 PM
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
From what I have read, you need to cut 14in out of the frame between the fuel tanks and the leaf spring hangers and cut 3in off the rear of the frame.
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02-03-2014, 10:39 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
I did mine at 14 inches out of the center and 5 off of the back end. Turned out well. Bed fit perfect.
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02-09-2014, 12:32 AM
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
Where exactly to you cut it
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02-09-2014, 12:43 AM
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
Use a grinder with a cutting disc, not a plasma cutter.
 
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02-28-2014, 02:36 AM
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
How many inches from behind the cab and how many from rear mount
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02-28-2014, 02:47 AM
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
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03-07-2014, 03:26 PM
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Re: 79 chevy long bed to short bed
Anyone know where I can get a stepside bed for this project.I had one on the line ended up being a pos rust bucket
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