Long stepside bed to Shot

[Memzd]

Hello guys,
I need help here.
I have stepside long bed for 1979-87 and I want to make it shorter to fit my C10 1978.
Anyone has exact measures and where to cut & if possible a guide or drawing will be awsome.

P.S: shortbed is not available here and would cost fortune to bring from USA.

Thanks
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[dagnabbitt]

Doesn't look like rust is a problem where you are, ha. This thread might be helpful.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541190

Generally speaking shortbeds are 6.5 feet long, I believe. Someone might chime in, otherwise I might remember to measure mine for you.

No reason to overthink it: just measure five times and cut once, and do so to fit it to the 1978. And order a couple new "steps" for a shortbed.

[Danmcg]

I should be able to get ya something later today, I've got a couple short sides in the basement.

[Danmcg]

This might be all ya need to get started. first pic

Front lip to the center of the lowest fender bolt hole.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1648037304

Second pic, rear lowest fender bolt hole to the tailgate stop.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1648037362

Overall length of bed rail is 80 3/16"

Let me know if ya need more info.

[Memzd]

Thank you for the pictures but if possible, could you please take a photo of the whole bed side with measures from fender holes to front and rear edges so I can know how much should I cut.
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[Danmcg]

Is that not what I gave you? I don't know if I have room to get it all in one pic. I'll see.

[Memzd]

Originally Posted by Danmcg

Is that not what I gave you? I don't know if I have room to get it all in one pic. I'll see.

What you gave was excellent but I’m scared to cut the only sides I have 😅 and that’s why I asked for the whole side picture just to know measures in the bug picture
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[Danmcg]

I'll see what I can do. But let me ask you, what are the dimensions of you long box compared to mine?

[Memzd]

I will measure my neighbor’s and take some pictures.
Mine is 400 miles away but they are identical.
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[Memzd]

Got those measured!
Hope they help
See attach please
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[Danmcg]

Ok, I tried to copy your pics with my short bed. When you're ready to mark it out to cut I can spend some time with ya getting it right. It looks like you'll be cutting off some in front of the fender and some behind it.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1648139384

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1648139384

[Memzd]

Travelled 400 miles to get the long bed, turns out the bed was covered by a welded steel plate & it seems I will be having a very long day taking it out.
The goal is to remove sides and make clean cut.
Will see tomorrow, it’s 11 Pm here.
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[mongocanfly]

That looks like it will be easy to shorten...when I did my IH bed I had to work around stamped areas of the bed...but it worked out great..

[Memzd]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That looks like it will be easy to shorten...when I did my IH bed I had to work around stamped areas of the bed...but it worked out great..

Getting there 😅
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[Danmcg]

Nice floor!

[Memzd]

When you live in deserts, floor tiles is your only option 😏

[Memzd]

It was a struggle to remove the 3 mm steel plate as it was welded to the whole sides, managed to save sides without too much damages.

[Memzd]

Got both sides cut.
And awaiting bed steps to arrive as I have long once.
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