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KK2842 · 03-02-2008, 04:11 AM

Does anyone know what cuts to make to convert frame from long bed to short bed on a 1962 c10

kdrodworks316 · 03-02-2008, 07:57 AM

go to powerblock.com they are doing that very same thing to a 66. very in depth rundown of what and where to cut.

poorboy · 03-02-2008, 08:32 AM

Here's a good write up on it.

KK2842 · 03-03-2008, 04:54 AM

Hey Poorboy,
What Was This Site Again For This Article?
Thanks Alot.

poorboy · 03-03-2008, 05:14 AM

I guess I forgot the link. Sorry. Here it is.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-03-2008, 06:53 AM

Show Us A Picture When Ya Done. I Know A Couple Of People Who Have Done This. On My Truck Me And My Dad Altered It. Lightened And Strenghtened It As Well. It Will Be Worth It When You Get Done. Maybe A Pain In The Hind end now, But She Will Be Worth It In The End........good Luck...

PrerunnerRob · 03-03-2008, 09:24 PM

Aren't the wheelwells different between the long and short bed trucks?

Frizzle Fry · 03-03-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Aren't the wheelwells different between the long and short bed trucks?

That is a fact that was recently discussed here. The fleetside wheel arches are different. Longer on longbeds.

strongarm · 03-25-2008, 10:36 AM

I cant seem to find it what is it powerblock.com?

**Captainfab** · 03-26-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongarm

I cant seem to find it what is it powerblock.com?

Ya almost got it...here it is http://www.powerblocktv.com

and of course it is on 'TRUCKS'

jchav62 · 03-26-2008, 05:11 PM

Too bad you are not here in NM. My bro-in-law has two '62 shortbed chassis's he's looking to get rid of soon...

03-02-2008, 04:11 AM	#1
KK2842 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ABILENE, TX Posts: 12	Long Bed 2 Short Bed Does anyone know what cuts to make to convert frame from long bed to short bed on a 1962 c10

03-02-2008, 07:57 AM	#2
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed go to powerblock.com they are doing that very same thing to a 66. very in depth rundown of what and where to cut.

03-02-2008, 08:32 AM	#3
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed Here's a good write up on it. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

03-03-2008, 04:54 AM	#4
KK2842 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ABILENE, TX Posts: 12	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed Hey Poorboy, What Was This Site Again For This Article? Thanks Alot.

03-03-2008, 05:14 AM	#5
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed I guess I forgot the link. Sorry. Here it is. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624 __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

03-03-2008, 06:53 AM	#6
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed Show Us A Picture When Ya Done. I Know A Couple Of People Who Have Done This. On My Truck Me And My Dad Altered It. Lightened And Strenghtened It As Well. It Will Be Worth It When You Get Done. Maybe A Pain In The Hind end now, But She Will Be Worth It In The End........good Luck... Attached Images __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 03-03-2008 at 06:54 AM.

03-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#7
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed Aren't the wheelwells different between the long and short bed trucks?

03-25-2008, 10:36 AM	#9
strongarm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Walla walla Posts: 9	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed I cant seem to find it what is it powerblock.com?

03-26-2008, 05:11 PM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Long Bed 2 Short Bed Too bad you are not here in NM. My bro-in-law has two '62 shortbed chassis's he's looking to get rid of soon... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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