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10-23-2008, 11:41 AM | #1 |
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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.
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10-23-2008, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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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.
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10-23-2008, 06:51 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Shortening a 56 Chevy long bed
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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. |
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10-24-2008, 11:03 AM | #4 |
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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.
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10-25-2008, 01:26 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Shortening a 56 Chevy long bed
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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. |
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