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cam · 03-28-2003, 07:44 PM

Does anyone know of a site that may help me figure out how to convert a long bed to a short bed? Thanks!

Lightspeed · 03-28-2003, 08:50 PM

custom classic trucks did an article on it in this months issue.

THOR 50 · 03-28-2003, 09:19 PM

Efab mans got video for sale. For pics go to http://www.ebfabman.com/ pics 14 15 and 16

From GMC Paul
"Take 12" out between the front and rear cab mount, this moves the rearend forward and the crossmember that the trailing arms are attached to without changing any distances so no need to have rear driveshaft shortened only the front shaft needs shortened, then remove the front frame to bed mount and and take and move your rear cab mounts back 12", cut your 8" off rear of frame and you have a swb frame. Besides replacing the brake lines with SWB ones you will also need to change your parking brake intermediate cable, swap out your rear taillight intermediate harness for a SWB one or make a loop in it to shorten it up some. Thats it other than the welding that needs done. "

http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...ght=shortening

Blue Beard · 03-28-2003, 11:55 PM

Also a article in the new Custom Classic Trucks issue on shortening the frame....

03-28-2003, 07:44 PM	#1
cam Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Helena, MT, USA Posts: 64	convertin a LB to a SB Does anyone know of a site that may help me figure out how to convert a long bed to a short bed? Thanks! __________________ 1970 GMC 1/2 ton 307 4spd 1970 dorF dump runner

03-28-2003, 09:19 PM	#3
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	Shortening Efab mans got video for sale. For pics go to http://www.ebfabman.com/ pics 14 15 and 16 From GMC Paul "Take 12" out between the front and rear cab mount, this moves the rearend forward and the crossmember that the trailing arms are attached to without changing any distances so no need to have rear driveshaft shortened only the front shaft needs shortened, then remove the front frame to bed mount and and take and move your rear cab mounts back 12", cut your 8" off rear of frame and you have a swb frame. Besides replacing the brake lines with SWB ones you will also need to change your parking brake intermediate cable, swap out your rear taillight intermediate harness for a SWB one or make a loop in it to shorten it up some. Thats it other than the welding that needs done. " http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...ght=shortening __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

03-28-2003, 11:55 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Also a article in the new Custom Classic Trucks issue on shortening the frame.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-28-2003, 08:50 PM	#2
Lightspeed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 226	custom classic trucks did an article on it in this months issue.



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