Converting a 8' box to a 8'6" Longhorn box

[Longhorn 69]

The box on my 69 Longhorn has seen it's day as my dads farm truck and 25 years sitting in storage. I have to completely rebuild it and I am trying to decide if I should go with new box sides, or use the standard 8' donor box I have, and repair the few dents and replace the steel floor, front panel, and all the bed cross members, for a wood floor. Also trying to decide the best way to cut and add the front bed side extensions from the old Longhorn box to the new 8' bed sides. Has anyone used the whole front, seams forward, or just cut out the seams and cut into the new 8' bed sides? Looking for some thoughts on this. Thanks

[B. W.]

I think it would be easier with two donor beds. Cut the front end off of one and add it to the 8 footer you have to make the longhorn.

It's easy for me to spend your money!

[Longhorn 69]

I understand what you are saying, but I want to keep the seams original, due to the way they are folded and locked together. I thought about cutting the seams apart but i don't see that as an option. Thanks so much for your input. I may have to go that route.

[Longhorn 69]

I'm thinking cutting the Longhorn box off behind the stake pockets and cutting the 8' box at the same location behind the stake pocket adding that longhorn portion to the front of the 8' box, and repairing the holes in the extension pieces. Whew. I'm tired already. Thanks again for your input

[LockDoc]

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Or you could just trade the 8' bed for a Longhorn bed....

LockDoc

[Longhorn 69]

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