Starting Shortbed Conversion Tomorrow

[OlSmokey]

hey guys i'm doing a shortbed conversion, i've read numerous threads, watched a lot of videos, and talked to people, and now the weather is good enough so i'm ready. just wondering, is there anything that those with experience doing it could tell me as a little tidbit? thanks so much guys! This site is awesome!

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

If I read it right, the cabs for short Vs long differ? In what way?

[leddzepp]

Cabs are the same

[67 chevelle]

z cut , under the cab ,and box frame in that 12 inch area when done , stacy david , did it right ,, check out gearz

[SierraMtns]

http://www.powerblocktv.com/episode/...0#.VgIiK6SvOHg

[SierraMtns]

http://www.powerblocktv.com/episode/...r#.VgIiTaSvOHg

[faribran]

Like some of the articles say, make X reference marks on the frame. Measure multiple time then BURN IT IN.. Yes do the Z cut, you will be glad you did

[Advanced Design]

And this thread includes great information on converting the bed.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667694

[aggie91]

While the link that Advanced Design posted is good and another way to do the work, I believe this is the better way to do the job.

This link has been in the FAQ and is the Z method others have mentioned above. He has lots of great pictures thru the process.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

[OlSmokey]

aggie that is actually the thread i've studied the most!

thanks everyone for the responses!!

[harrisoncole4]

Id be interested so see some updates through this build

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by aggie91

While the link that Advanced Design posted is good and another way to do the work, I believe this is the better way to do the job.

This link has been in the FAQ and is the Z method others have mentioned above. He has lots of great pictures thru the process.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

The thread is excellent for frame conversion. Apologies for any confusion, I was referencing the shortening of the bed in the link I provided. He tipped the ends and ended up with much less welding to deal with. Farmtrucks is doing that now with high school build II.

[OlSmokey]

Harrison I'll definitely keep updates coming. I wasn't able to start today. there was something that came up, but for sure by next monday there should be something!

[the ideaman]

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...20No!-Shortbed

Since we know these guys and used their boxing plates, this is the way we did the frame work. I wouldn't hesitate to do it to another truck.

[88Stanger]

olsmokey,
I literally just did this conversion a couple months ago. The only thing that i did different than what the threads or Gears did was i put the phish plate on the outside of the frame. It was alot easier to weld and i kinda like the look. measure three times, then just go for it. Now, the interesting part is that on gears they used a saws-all for the z cut on the round portion, well i tried this and decided to try something else. I honestly used a jig saw with a metal blade and it worked surprisingly easy! It really is easy, and it will surprise you how simple it is, just do your research and if you have a direct question, ask it here, the help here has been awesome!!!
good luck and please post pics.

[tbonham27]

make sure that frame is true while you have it apart....string and tape measure all you need..