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harshard · 10-28-2009, 07:03 PM

In most of the threads I've seen on here where someone is cutting their bed down from long to short they all seem to be using a small square type of clamp that holds both bed pieces together. What is this clamp and where would I find them? I am planing on cutting my bed down in the future and would like to have all the needed hardware in advance. Any info. would be great, thanks Shawn

jay6891 · 10-28-2009, 07:12 PM

eastwood sells them

http://www.eastwood.com/intergrip-pa...-set-of-4.html

Work really well, IMO

cdowns · 10-28-2009, 07:43 PM

harbor frieght has same as eastwood at fraction of the price//called buttwelding clamps

mclairmo · 10-28-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

harbor frieght has same as eastwood at fraction of the price//called buttwelding clamps

Reading the term "buttwelding clamps" immediately transported me to those days where my buddies and I would watch Beavis and Butthead and drink bear all day long and still not get enough of either.

**kev2809** · 10-28-2009, 10:37 PM

lol, that does sound funny. i was wondering the same thing on the name of these. do they work better than cleco pins?

my67chevytruck · 10-28-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

lol, that does sound funny. i was wondering the same thing on the name of these. do they work better than cleco pins?

hmm. I thought what you had pictured were clecos? are you referring to the 90 on the end....

x2 on harbor freight, i bought mine there as well....

**kev2809** · 10-28-2009, 11:06 PM

what i pictured were cleco pins, right? i was wondering if they were better than the buttwelding clamps..

Rokcrln · 10-29-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

what i pictured were cleco pins, right? i was wondering if they were better than the buttwelding clamps..

With cleco's you have to have an over lap in the panel and that leads to rust in-between the panels. The butt clamps let you but weld the panels together so when is all said and done you can treat both sides of the weld for better protection.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**JJanzen** · 10-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Kevin,
When you are cutting down a bed floor, do you weld the top or bottom side or both? How much time would you estimate it takes to weld the bed floor and grind it. I know you are a lot faster than most but in talking to a local welder, he had no idea how long it would take and would only give me an estimate of time and materials. Thanks. Joel

10-28-2009, 07:03 PM	#1
harshard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kaufman,Texas Posts: 102	Bed cutting question. In most of the threads I've seen on here where someone is cutting their bed down from long to short they all seem to be using a small square type of clamp that holds both bed pieces together. What is this clamp and where would I find them? I am planing on cutting my bed down in the future and would like to have all the needed hardware in advance. Any info. would be great, thanks Shawn

10-28-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: Bed cutting question. eastwood sells them http://www.eastwood.com/intergrip-pa...-set-of-4.html Work really well, IMO __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

10-28-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bed cutting question. harbor frieght has same as eastwood at fraction of the price//called buttwelding clamps __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-28-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,190	Re: Bed cutting question. lol, that does sound funny. i was wondering the same thing on the name of these. do they work better than cleco pins? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-28-2009, 11:06 PM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,190	Re: Bed cutting question. what i pictured were cleco pins, right? i was wondering if they were better than the buttwelding clamps.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-29-2009, 10:49 AM	#9
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: Bed cutting question. Kevin, When you are cutting down a bed floor, do you weld the top or bottom side or both? How much time would you estimate it takes to weld the bed floor and grind it. I know you are a lot faster than most but in talking to a local welder, he had no idea how long it would take and would only give me an estimate of time and materials. Thanks. Joel __________________ Blue72 Red72



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