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Old 07-30-2017, 01:03 PM   #10
67ChevyRedneck
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Re: Cutting LWB steel floor down to SWB

Use a long straight edge (I have one of those 4' steel measuring sticks) to make sure you're "flat". It can walk up and down on you, even if it looks flat.

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Originally Posted by B. W. View Post
Randy & Redneck are spot on, I did mine on the frame. After the sections are cut you can bolt it up in the correct position. I'm with grumpy too, I'd love to have purchased a bed kit, it would have sure save some time but I didn't have the money.
I just wanted GM steel, so I cut down a beautiful AZ longbed.

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