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56ClassicTruck · 10-23-2008, 11:41 AM

Hi every one I am looking to get started on my 56 Chevy truck its a long bed I am hoping to get any info on how to shorten and put a short bed on, has any one don that on there truck? any pic's were would I start? any help would be appreciated.

**mr48chev** · 10-23-2008, 06:46 PM

There are a couple of threads on the board concerning shortening frames. One is in the 67/72 pages. One of the best tech articles on shortening a frame that I have run across on any board. it should give you the info you are looking for.

**mr48chev** · 10-23-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

Hi every one I am looking to get started on my 56 Chevy truck its a long bed I am hoping to get any info on how to shorten and put a short bed on, has any one don that on there truck? any pic's were would I start? any help would be appreciated.

By all rights and regulations I should let you hunt for it but here it is.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 And it will work for any longbed truck frame that a guy wants to shorten if he changes a few measurements to fit his application.

You will still have to figure out the exact amount you need to shorten "your" frame as it may be a bit different than the later ones.

Daniel U · 10-24-2008, 11:03 AM

The S10 chassis swap seems to be a growing trend here. It may be easier in the long run.

56ClassicTruck · 10-25-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

By all rights and regulations I should let you hunt for it but here it is.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 And it will work for any longbed truck frame that a guy wants to shorten if he changes a few measurements to fit his application.

You will still have to figure out the exact amount you need to shorten "your" frame as it may be a bit different than the later ones.

thanks for that mr48 read it it was good info I got a book from truckin on how to cut a 56 chevy truck so I am getting started on that.

10-23-2008, 11:41 AM	#1
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Shortening a 56 Chevy long bed Hi every one I am looking to get started on my 56 Chevy truck its a long bed I am hoping to get any info on how to shorten and put a short bed on, has any one don that on there truck? any pic's were would I start? any help would be appreciated.

10-23-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Shortening a 56 Chevy long bed There are a couple of threads on the board concerning shortening frames. One is in the 67/72 pages. One of the best tech articles on shortening a frame that I have run across on any board. it should give you the info you are looking for.

10-24-2008, 11:03 AM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Shortening a 56 Chevy long bed The S10 chassis swap seems to be a growing trend here. It may be easier in the long run. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

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