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Big70 · 01-28-2019, 12:42 AM

Who sells a complete short bed? I wanted a used one I could fix but I guess I’m just going to buy a reproduction. I’m going to cut down my lwb just need a bed.
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**SoCoC10** · 01-28-2019, 12:58 AM

Use your front wall, tailgate and cut down your floor. Buy new short bed sides. Done

**LockDoc** · 01-28-2019, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Big70

Who sells a complete short bed? I wanted a used one I could fix but I guess I’m just going to buy a reproduction. I’m going to cut down my lwb just need a bed.
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I don't know what's in your area but I would certainly try to find one close enough that I could pick it up. Freight would probably be a killer....

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Big70 · 01-31-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Use your front wall, tailgate and cut down your floor. Buy new short bed sides. Done

That’s not a bad idea.... have you or seen other people do this?
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**SoCoC10** · 01-31-2019, 04:03 PM

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That’s not a bad idea.... have you or seen other people do this?
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I've done it more than a few times. 1st and 2nd truck were mine. White truck was a 3/4 ton shortened and converted to 1/2 ton. Last 3 trucks were short bed conversions done for customers.

traut811 · 01-31-2019, 05:16 PM

From what I've seen, new reproduction will run about $2500-3200 shipped.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-31-2019, 05:30 PM

Find somewhere you can pick them up in person. There's vendors all over the place. Even a half day drive and back could be worth saving $2-300 in shipping and you can inspect them at pick up, and if damaged ask for a different one, then no shipping damage when you get home

What is your floor now? Assuming steel? They're not hard at all. I've done two now.

Just keep checking it's flat as you go (see metal ruler)

The bedsides are a lot harder. I completely understand wanting to go with new side panels. If you can cut down your floor, reuse your tailgate and header panel, you can save a lot of money on that new bed cost (most of that price is the floor).

**SoCoC10** · 01-31-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by traut811

From what I've seen, new reproduction will run about $2500-3200 shipped.

I'd say that's the opposite of a "cheap short bed". Should be able to buy bed sides for $1100-1300 for the pair.

**1971Stepside** · 01-31-2019, 06:00 PM

SoCo...do you know the drop and wheel and tire size on the red truck....sorry to hijack. You can shoot me a PM if you prefer.

Thanks,

**SoCoC10** · 01-31-2019, 06:03 PM

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SoCo...do you know the drop and wheel and tire size on the red truck....sorry to hijack. You can shoot me a PM if you prefer.

Thanks,

No problem. PM sent

52napco · 01-31-2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Find somewhere you can pick them up in person. There's vendors all over the place. Even a half day drive and back could be worth saving $2-300 in shipping and you can inspect them at pick up, and if damaged ask for a different one, then no shipping damage when you get home

What is your floor now? Assuming steel? They're not hard at all. I've done two now.

Just keep checking it's flat as you go (see metal ruler)

The bedsides are a lot harder. I completely understand wanting to go with new side panels. If you can cut down your floor, reuse your tailgate and header panel, you can save a lot of money on that new bed cost (most of that price is the floor).

That's a sexie blue bed you got there 😁😁

traut811 · 01-31-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

I'd say that's the opposite of a "cheap short bed". Should be able to buy bed sides for $1100-1300 for the pair.

My mistake, I interpreted the question as who sells a cheap short bed, I'm just going to buy a new (complete) reproduction.

SoCo, those cut down beds you did look really good.

**special-K** · 02-01-2019, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by traut811

My mistake, I interpreted the question as who sells a cheap short bed, I'm just going to buy a new (complete) reproduction.

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Originally Posted by Big70

Who sells a complete short bed? I wanted a used one I could fix but I guess I’m just going to buy a reproduction. I’m going to cut down my lwb just need a bed.
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No mistake, that is exactly what was asked. Cheap is relative and when it comes to these trucks these days there ain't no cheap, IMO. Starting with clean straight metal about ready for paint goes a long way toward saving labor money. And if the parts can be picked up, even cheaper. I wonder what a shop would charge to dismantle a bed, shorten the floor and body work to be ready for primer compared to the cost of a new floor. I figure that's why SoCo uses new bedsides. To me a new floor is best if you plan to use the bed with no worries of messing up the body "repair" across the floor in two places. If you do all your own work and don't figure your time, certainly cutting down a bed for the cost of supplies/no parts would be the cheapest.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-01-2019, 09:02 AM

These are all the Auto Metal Direct dealers in CA , Find the closest one to you . http://www.autometaldirect.com/dealer_locator.php

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2019, 10:14 AM

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That's a sexie blue bed you got there ��

It sure is

Unfortunately, it got put on hold to finish the house (done) and build the new shop (happening soon). It needs all the seams fully welded. I think I finished the floor. It's covered with boxes now

eneg688 · 02-01-2019, 11:17 AM

i bought a complete short fleet bed from supermuscleparts in rancho cordova.great people do deal with.no freight charge if you pick it up at the store.when i went to pick it up they opened up all the boxes and let me inspect all of it .

01-28-2019, 12:42 AM	#1
Big70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 85	Cheap short bed Who sells a complete short bed? I wanted a used one I could fix but I guess I’m just going to buy a reproduction. I’m going to cut down my lwb just need a bed. Posted via Mobile Device

01-28-2019, 12:58 AM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,352	Re: Cheap short bed Use your front wall, tailgate and cut down your floor. Buy new short bed sides. Done __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

01-31-2019, 05:16 PM	#6
traut811 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bloomsdale, MO Posts: 63	Re: Cheap short bed From what I've seen, new reproduction will run about $2500-3200 shipped.

01-31-2019, 05:30 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Cheap short bed Find somewhere you can pick them up in person. There's vendors all over the place. Even a half day drive and back could be worth saving $2-300 in shipping and you can inspect them at pick up, and if damaged ask for a different one, then no shipping damage when you get home What is your floor now? Assuming steel? They're not hard at all. I've done two now. Just keep checking it's flat as you go (see metal ruler) The bedsides are a lot harder. I completely understand wanting to go with new side panels. If you can cut down your floor, reuse your tailgate and header panel, you can save a lot of money on that new bed cost (most of that price is the floor). __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-31-2019, 06:00 PM	#9
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Cheap short bed SoCo...do you know the drop and wheel and tire size on the red truck....sorry to hijack. You can shoot me a PM if you prefer. Thanks, __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-01-2019, 09:02 AM	#14
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Cheap short bed These are all the Auto Metal Direct dealers in CA , Find the closest one to you . http://www.autometaldirect.com/dealer_locator.php Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 02-01-2019 at 09:08 AM.

02-01-2019, 11:17 AM	#16
eneg688 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: orland ca. Posts: 21	Re: Cheap short bed i bought a complete short fleet bed from supermuscleparts in rancho cordova.great people do deal with.no freight charge if you pick it up at the store.when i went to pick it up they opened up all the boxes and let me inspect all of it .

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