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Old 03-02-2008, 04:11 AM   #1
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Long Bed 2 Short Bed

Does anyone know what cuts to make to convert frame from long bed to short bed on a 1962 c10
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Old 03-02-2008, 07:57 AM   #2
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Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed

go to powerblock.com they are doing that very same thing to a 66. very in depth rundown of what and where to cut.
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:36 AM   #3
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Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed

I cant seem to find it what is it powerblock.com?
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Old 03-26-2008, 08:22 AM   #4
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I cant seem to find it what is it powerblock.com?
Ya almost got it...here it is http://www.powerblocktv.com


and of course it is on 'TRUCKS'
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Old 03-02-2008, 08:32 AM   #5
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Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed

Here's a good write up on it.
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Old 03-03-2008, 04:54 AM   #6
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Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed

Hey Poorboy,
What Was This Site Again For This Article?
Thanks Alot.
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Old 03-03-2008, 05:14 AM   #7
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I guess I forgot the link. Sorry. Here it is.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624
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Old 03-03-2008, 06:53 AM   #8
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Show Us A Picture When Ya Done. I Know A Couple Of People Who Have Done This. On My Truck Me And My Dad Altered It. Lightened And Strenghtened It As Well. It Will Be Worth It When You Get Done. Maybe A Pain In The Hind end now, But She Will Be Worth It In The End........good Luck...
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Old 03-03-2008, 09:24 PM   #9
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Aren't the wheelwells different between the long and short bed trucks?
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Old 03-03-2008, 10:10 PM   #10
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Aren't the wheelwells different between the long and short bed trucks?
That is a fact that was recently discussed here. The fleetside wheel arches are different. Longer on longbeds.
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:11 PM   #11
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Too bad you are not here in NM. My bro-in-law has two '62 shortbed chassis's he's looking to get rid of soon...
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