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Old 10-27-2009, 04:55 PM   #6
OrrieG
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Re: '56 GMC Long to Short bed

Can't you just relocate the spring perches and rear crossmember farther forward and trim the back rails too. The frame rails are parallel. Depends on your level of confidence, welding ability and if you want to see the welds and fish plates.
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