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LostMy65 · 08-29-2013, 10:43 PM

I have a long fleet bed, and my 65 is a shortbed.
So I have to take the full 12 out in front of the wheel, but in the rear I might only take 6 out.
I'll experiment with ol'skool's pic.

@ol'skool,
is your wheel well in the pic at the long bed length?
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ol_skool_chevy · 08-30-2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I have a long fleet bed, and my 65 is a shortbed.
So I have to take the full 12 out in front of the wheel, but in the rear I might only take 6 out.
I'll experiment with ol'skool's pic.

@ol'skool,
is your wheel well in the pic at the long bed length?
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Yes sir............

LostMy65 · 05-03-2016, 01:00 AM

jonzcustomshop · 08-29-2013, 10:54 PM

I tried a quick 8/4 on my 65....

LostMy65 · 08-29-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I tried a quick 8/4 on my 65....

That looks perfectly balanced.
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swmnboy · 08-29-2013, 11:16 PM

Here's a build with 9 front and 6 rear

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627

LostMy65 · 08-30-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by swmnboy

Here's a build with 9 front and 6 rear

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627

Thanks,
Here's his post with pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post5077095

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endlessearth · 08-30-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Thanks,
Here's his post with pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post5077095

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That truck looks good with those cuts made.

19666Trucker · 08-30-2013, 02:12 PM

The only problem is that your bed isn't going to match the cab for natural wear
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LostMy65 · 08-30-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 19666Trucker

The only problem is that your bed isn't going to match the cab for natural wear
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That was my thought also.
If I had endlessearths truck, I don't think I'd mess with it.Although, with enough effort, he could blend faux with natural wear.
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endlessearth · 08-30-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

That was my thought also.
If I had endlessearths truck, I don't think I'd mess with it.Although, with enough effort, he could blend faux with natural wear.
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It is hard for me to see all the cool projects and innovative work on this board and then leave things as they are. Plus, after my field trip to Dino's I got all fired up. I mean, who wouldn't? It was like C10 project heaven. To be honest I have been looking for a second truck for the last few weeks. Just please don't tell my wife.

**joedoh** · 08-30-2013, 11:34 PM

mechanic77 is making a shmedium bed in the projects section

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627

csermonet47 · 08-31-2013, 11:37 PM

Here is a photoshop I did of mine:

7 inches off the front and 7 inches off the back. I think the proportions look pretty good. I may mess with it a little more though. I measured the overall length in inches and then converted it to pixels. I then measured the pixels and converted back to inches.

oem4me · 09-01-2013, 02:28 AM

Um, well... I'll admit I'm surprised at how well balanced some of these "medium beds" look. Really, they look good! Now having said that Endlessearth, I don't think I'd blow that awesome patina and survivor status all to hell just to knock a foot off the bed. Plus, if you use your truck, that extra foot comes in handy!

chevyrestoguy · 09-01-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Um, well... I'll admit I'm surprised at how well balanced some of these "medium beds" look. Really, they look good! ...

I have to agree! When I saw the title of the thread, I had already made up my mind that I wasn't going to like it. That is, until I started seeing the pictures. I have to admit, the Medium Bed has a nice proportion to it. I might give it a try on my next project....

ol_skool_chevy · 09-01-2013, 12:40 PM

I think balanced is the MOST important think in building a car or truck...the 7 foot bed in what ever way you choose gives it amore Balanced look

LostMy65 · 10-05-2013, 11:11 PM

I stumbled across another pic.
I tend to agree that the shortbed looks stubby and the long just looks too long.
I'm really liking the look of a 7 foot bed.

LostMy65 · 11-05-2013, 12:13 PM

This looks like another one at 7'

olucky · 11-15-2013, 01:44 AM

First post here, lots of great info on this board. Mine is a true 7' bed. Done by a previous owner. I have to agree, I like the proportions compared to the long or short.

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LostMy65 · 11-15-2013, 02:02 AM

Welcome
Thanks for posting.
Are you in Aloha Oregon?

olucky · 11-15-2013, 02:09 AM

Yes sir.

ol_skool_chevy · 11-15-2013, 12:52 PM

I know this white truck. You bought it from Tommy in Hillsboro. It use to have red flames. Haha. I know it well. Someone shorten it before he had it.
Welcome to the board.

olucky · 11-15-2013, 02:50 PM

That's the one.. First thing I did was remove the flames.

ol_skool_chevy · 11-15-2013, 04:58 PM

Ya. Those flames were pimped. I told him to hurry and paint it. But he sold it

LostMy65 · 11-15-2013, 05:19 PM

Anyone have pics of those pimp flames?

08-29-2013, 10:43 PM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question I have a long fleet bed, and my 65 is a shortbed. So I have to take the full 12 out in front of the wheel, but in the rear I might only take 6 out. I'll experiment with ol'skool's pic. @ol'skool, is your wheel well in the pic at the long bed length? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-03-2016, 01:00 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-29-2013, 10:54 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question I tried a quick 8/4 on my 65.... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-29-2013, 11:16 PM	#6
swmnboy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ellsworth,MN Posts: 26	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Here's a build with 9 front and 6 rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627

08-30-2013, 02:12 PM	#9
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question The only problem is that your bed isn't going to match the cab for natural wear Posted via Mobile Device

08-30-2013, 11:34 PM	#12
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question mechanic77 is making a shmedium bed in the projects section http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-31-2013, 11:37 PM	#13
csermonet47 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dahlonega Posts: 13	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Here is a photoshop I did of mine: 7 inches off the front and 7 inches off the back. I think the proportions look pretty good. I may mess with it a little more though. I measured the overall length in inches and then converted it to pixels. I then measured the pixels and converted back to inches.

09-01-2013, 02:28 AM	#14
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Um, well... I'll admit I'm surprised at how well balanced some of these "medium beds" look. Really, they look good! Now having said that Endlessearth, I don't think I'd blow that awesome patina and survivor status all to hell just to knock a foot off the bed. Plus, if you use your truck, that extra foot comes in handy!

09-01-2013, 12:40 PM	#16
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question I think balanced is the MOST important think in building a car or truck...the 7 foot bed in what ever way you choose gives it amore Balanced look __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

10-05-2013, 11:11 PM	#17
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question I stumbled across another pic. I tend to agree that the shortbed looks stubby and the long just looks too long. I'm really liking the look of a 7 foot bed. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-05-2013, 12:13 PM	#18
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question This looks like another one at 7' __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-15-2013, 01:44 AM	#19
olucky Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Aloha! Oregon Posts: 12	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question First post here, lots of great info on this board. Mine is a true 7' bed. Done by a previous owner. I have to agree, I like the proportions compared to the long or short. Uploaded with ImageShack.com Uploaded with ImageShack.com Last edited by olucky; 11-15-2013 at 01:51 AM. Reason: Trying to reduce pic size

11-15-2013, 02:02 AM	#20
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Welcome Thanks for posting. Are you in Aloha Oregon? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-15-2013, 02:09 AM	#21
olucky Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Aloha! Oregon Posts: 12	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Yes sir.

11-15-2013, 12:52 PM	#22
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question I know this white truck. You bought it from Tommy in Hillsboro. It use to have red flames. Haha. I know it well. Someone shorten it before he had it. Welcome to the board. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done



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11-15-2013, 02:50 PM	#23
olucky Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Aloha! Oregon Posts: 12	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question That's the one.. First thing I did was remove the flames.

11-15-2013, 04:58 PM	#24
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Ya. Those flames were pimped. I told him to hurry and paint it. But he sold it __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-15-2013, 05:19 PM	#25
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Shortening a long bed fleet to 7 foot question Anyone have pics of those pimp flames? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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