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68_GMC_910 · 10-01-2002, 10:40 PM

I have a 1968 GMC stepside longbed and I'm planning on cutting the bed and chassis... I'm wondering if I should make it exactly like a stock shortbed, or if I should cut the bed shorter/longer?

72chevyLWB · 10-01-2002, 11:29 PM

Just an idea, but how about cut a long fleetside bed into a 7' bed? People would wonder WTF that is.

68_GMC_910 · 10-01-2002, 11:33 PM

I'm just trying to think of what would look best... and I don't want a longbed because I want to make the truck a speed demon...

bigjimzlll · 10-01-2002, 11:48 PM

my realitivly mild 67 long bed just ran 14.88, with a real restrictive exhaust..so you can go fast with a LWB

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 10-02-2002, 08:16 AM

Get rid of the steps ( see below) and cut the bed and frame so the fenders are right behind the cab. Better weight transfer for traction on hole shots that will be needed for the high torque i6-3spd combo. If needed I have a used wheelie bar setup for a leaf spring rear.

Wanted lwb steps for 67-72, possible trade for ?

10-01-2002, 10:40 PM	#1
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	how short should I cut my bed? I have a 1968 GMC stepside longbed and I'm planning on cutting the bed and chassis... I'm wondering if I should make it exactly like a stock shortbed, or if I should cut the bed shorter/longer? __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350

10-01-2002, 11:29 PM	#2
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Just an idea, but how about cut a long fleetside bed into a 7' bed? People would wonder WTF that is. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

10-01-2002, 11:33 PM	#3
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	I'm just trying to think of what would look best... and I don't want a longbed because I want to make the truck a speed demon... __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350

10-01-2002, 11:48 PM	#4
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	my realitivly mild 67 long bed just ran 14.88, with a real restrictive exhaust..so you can go fast with a LWB __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

10-02-2002, 08:16 AM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Get rid of the steps ( see below) and cut the bed and frame so the fenders are right behind the cab. Better weight transfer for traction on hole shots that will be needed for the high torque i6-3spd combo. If needed I have a used wheelie bar setup for a leaf spring rear. Wanted lwb steps for 67-72, possible trade for ? __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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