K10 long Bed to short bed Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**AlaskaK10** · 06-10-2023, 02:06 PM

hello
does anyone know about shortening the frame of a long bed fleet side 65 4X4 to fit a short step side bed?

Arne · 06-10-2023, 07:46 PM

If you've never done it before, the simplest way is to use a commercial template/reinforcement kit. That's what the previous owner of my truck used. Such as this:

https://www.holley.com/products/susp...s/LTSC37264-65

They have a short video that outlines the process. Note that welding the frame is required, even with the reinforcements in place.

06-10-2023, 02:06 PM	#1
AlaskaK10 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: BREMERTON Washington Posts: 79	K10 long Bed to short bed Conversion hello does anyone know about shortening the frame of a long bed fleet side 65 4X4 to fit a short step side bed?

06-10-2023, 07:46 PM	#2
Arne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 490	Re: K10 long Bed to short bed Conversion If you've never done it before, the simplest way is to use a commercial template/reinforcement kit. That's what the previous owner of my truck used. Such as this: https://www.holley.com/products/susp...s/LTSC37264-65 They have a short video that outlines the process. Note that welding the frame is required, even with the reinforcements in place. __________________ . - Arne Finished Project - 1964 C10 Stepside, mild restomod ————————————

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