longbed to shortbed conversion

[almcbri]

I have searched the forum and haven't found any good links.

I am sure there has been some guys that have attempted shortending the chassis of a LB truck to shortbed. Can anyone give me the dimensions of a shortbed chassis? Any links and pictures would be great!

I have some ideas for this project and thought this would be the right place to get started. I also have a 68 camaro that is currently under contruction.

Thanks, Andrew

[msgross]

check out http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed

[jimmydean]

There is a thread in the FAQ section that was very well done. Also Brad had a shop do his and has a lot of info on it as well. The big question is do you plan to cut the bed to fit, or get a bed to fit. That seems to be the toughest part.

[Hart_Rod]

Here's your link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

[almcbri]

thanks guys! that information is great. Looks like a easy fix.

[pharcyde05]

if everything goes right i wil be doing one of these this weekend ill put some pics up and let everyone know how it went

[Rokcrln]

I will be getting my LWB this week end that will be turned into my SWB tow rig in the next few months

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[YRU351]

when shortning your frame... whats the dimensions of a shortbed, how far is the axle back, how far is the end of frame, bed mounts, stock shock mounts... etc... i'm wanting to cut the back of frame off and do a custom backhalf while shortning the chassis... help?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by YRU351

when shortning your frame... whats the dimensions of a shortbed, how far is the axle back, how far is the end of frame, bed mounts, stock shock mounts... etc... i'm wanting to cut the back of frame off and do a custom backhalf while shortning the chassis... help?

Read the link in post #4 it should answer your question. Great write up!

Kevin
LFD Inc.