Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bpotter05 · 01-31-2014, 05:23 AM

Hello,

I was just looking to see if anyone had a pic of a medium* bed with no cuts in the middle to the frame and after the cab; just hacking off some from the end. I imagine it might look silly but I'm curious. Or if someone could photoshop a long bed fleet side. I have a 71 LWB. Thanks.

JointTech · 01-31-2014, 07:30 AM

theres a couple pics on here but I of course cant find them. I dont think it looks horrible but it was widely mocked from what I remember. Its like a stub butt

bpotter05 · 01-31-2014, 08:19 AM

I was hoping to maintain the smoother ride of the long bed with "sporting" it up a little. Haha

**special-K** · 01-31-2014, 09:14 AM

Best thing to do is get used to the sexy good looks of a longbed

. I've seen trucks "bobbed" when wrecker hoist was installed. That looks cool...and done for a purpose. GM designed obviously put a lot if thought into the styling and proportions of the arguably best looking trucks ever made.

tommys72 · 01-31-2014, 09:30 AM

Man...^^ that truck looks great

**Jason Banks** · 01-31-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Man...^^ that truck looks great

That's no joke. Who's truck is that? Any Idea what size those wheels are?

brad_man_72 · 01-31-2014, 02:02 PM

It looks like a shortbed with the rear wheels moved back a foot.
HORRIBLE!

StoningtonQB · 01-31-2014, 02:14 PM

Keep hacking up those longbeds, guys... it's really helping the resale value of mine as the numbers dwindle!

**jocko** · 01-31-2014, 03:04 PM

whatever you do, don't do it... to each his own, but haven't seen a shortening (except for those that went from a factory lwb to the dimension of a factory swb) that didn't look hokey. Personal opinion only.

OregonNed · 01-31-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Best thing to do is get used to the sexy good looks of a longbed

. I've seen trucks "bobbed" when wrecker hoist was installed. That looks cool...and done for a purpose. GM designed obviously put a lot if thought into the styling and proportions of the arguably best looking trucks ever made.

A fine example you have!

leh72super1500 · 01-31-2014, 05:31 PM

Here is a picture I found on kijiji.

allons · 01-31-2014, 07:58 PM

OMG! I think that looks terrible. Just my opinion though.

69moneypit · 01-31-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leh72super1500

Here is a picture I found on kijiji.

Reminds me of the tracter pull / mud trucks that's pulls the sleds .

Orange67 · 01-31-2014, 08:13 PM

To each their own, but unless its done right, IMHO, it looks like garbage. I have seen quite a few members builds that have done it right, lots of work, but totally worth it.

CG · 01-31-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange67

To each their own, but unless its done right, IMHO, it looks like garbage. I have seen quite a few members builds that have done it right, lots of work, but totally worth it.

Ive never seen one done right that looks good no matter how much attention to detail has been put in .... maybe you misunderstood the question

OH wait ... this is all IMO =)

bpotter05 · 01-31-2014, 10:19 PM

haha thanks for the pic! Glad to see some opinions on the matter. I agree with most of you that long beds are cool in their own right, just trying to figure out the direction of my build. I always think its cool to see one of these trucks that is different from the rest. I've read a ton of builds and write ups about cutting one down to a factory short bed and I think they look great when all the work is put into them. I am just a little apprehensive about cutting my pickup in half

**truckster** · 01-31-2014, 11:25 PM

That's a lot of work to end up with something that looks like that.

SS Tim · 02-01-2014, 12:52 AM

If you bob 8.14" off of a long bed it has the same overhang as a shortbed or Blazer. Did a few photochops before to see what it would look like. Still feel that if someone is determined to do a full cut down they might should start with a bob and see how it goes for them. Be great for a C20 hauling a heavy pull trailer or a fifth wheeler.

OARNGESI · 02-01-2014, 01:06 AM

I really like that black truck.

bpotter05 · 02-01-2014, 01:42 AM

I think that looks really slick. The trim probably helps. Maybe I'm the only one...

**truckster** · 02-01-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bpotter05

I think that looks really slick. The trim probably helps. Maybe I'm the only one...

There's a world of difference between the black truck and the turquoise one. The turquoise one looks like it's about to come off its rear axle.

On the other hand, I guess it would preserve the ride quality, maybe even improve it somewhat.

SS Tim · 02-01-2014, 02:57 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542864

This thread is from 9/2012

bpotter05 · 02-01-2014, 03:58 AM

Thanks for the link to the other thread. I did not run into it when I was searching, prior to starting this thread. As for the turquoise truck I'd like to see a side pic of it because from the posted one it looks like they hacked 4 feet off the end! I'm thinking a more subtle 4-6 inch chop off the back might be the way to go, but then you can't use the stock short bed trim. Something to consider.... Thanks for the help!

SS Tim · 02-01-2014, 05:25 AM

No problem I knew it was out there.
That turquoise truck looks to me to have been shortened about 20 inches.
It would allow much more weight to be put on the rear of the truck without lifting the nose. No doubt it was abused well beyond reason! Without a vocational need I cannot see cutting one down that far.

bpotter05 · 02-01-2014, 07:32 AM

I found this one on the board. Pretty unique looking truck.

01-31-2014, 05:23 AM	#1
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? Hello, I was just looking to see if anyone had a pic of a medium* bed with no cuts in the middle to the frame and after the cab; just hacking off some from the end. I imagine it might look silly but I'm curious. Or if someone could photoshop a long bed fleet side. I have a 71 LWB. Thanks.

01-31-2014, 07:30 AM	#2
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? theres a couple pics on here but I of course cant find them. I dont think it looks horrible but it was widely mocked from what I remember. Its like a stub butt __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

01-31-2014, 08:19 AM	#3
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? I was hoping to maintain the smoother ride of the long bed with "sporting" it up a little. Haha

01-31-2014, 09:14 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? Best thing to do is get used to the sexy good looks of a longbed . I've seen trucks "bobbed" when wrecker hoist was installed. That looks cool...and done for a purpose. GM designed obviously put a lot if thought into the styling and proportions of the arguably best looking trucks ever made. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-31-2014 at 09:43 AM.

01-31-2014, 09:30 AM	#5
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? Man...^^ that truck looks great __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-31-2014, 02:02 PM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? It looks like a shortbed with the rear wheels moved back a foot. HORRIBLE! __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

01-31-2014, 02:14 PM	#8
StoningtonQB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CT Posts: 109	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? Keep hacking up those longbeds, guys... it's really helping the resale value of mine as the numbers dwindle!

01-31-2014, 03:04 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? whatever you do, don't do it... to each his own, but haven't seen a shortening (except for those that went from a factory lwb to the dimension of a factory swb) that didn't look hokey. Personal opinion only.

01-31-2014, 05:31 PM	#11
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? Here is a picture I found on kijiji. Attached Images __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

01-31-2014, 07:58 PM	#12
allons Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Liberty, Ohio Posts: 288	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? OMG! I think that looks terrible. Just my opinion though.

01-31-2014, 08:13 PM	#14
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? To each their own, but unless its done right, IMHO, it looks like garbage. I have seen quite a few members builds that have done it right, lots of work, but totally worth it. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

01-31-2014, 10:19 PM	#16
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? haha thanks for the pic! Glad to see some opinions on the matter. I agree with most of you that long beds are cool in their own right, just trying to figure out the direction of my build. I always think its cool to see one of these trucks that is different from the rest. I've read a ton of builds and write ups about cutting one down to a factory short bed and I think they look great when all the work is put into them. I am just a little apprehensive about cutting my pickup in half

01-31-2014, 11:25 PM	#17
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? That's a lot of work to end up with something that looks like that.

02-01-2014, 12:52 AM	#18
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? If you bob 8.14" off of a long bed it has the same overhang as a shortbed or Blazer. Did a few photochops before to see what it would look like. Still feel that if someone is determined to do a full cut down they might should start with a bob and see how it goes for them. Be great for a C20 hauling a heavy pull trailer or a fifth wheeler. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-01-2014, 01:06 AM	#19
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? I really like that black truck. __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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02-01-2014, 01:42 AM	#20
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? I think that looks really slick. The trim probably helps. Maybe I'm the only one...

02-01-2014, 02:57 AM	#22
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542864 This thread is from 9/2012 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-01-2014, 03:58 AM	#23
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? Thanks for the link to the other thread. I did not run into it when I was searching, prior to starting this thread. As for the turquoise truck I'd like to see a side pic of it because from the posted one it looks like they hacked 4 feet off the end! I'm thinking a more subtle 4-6 inch chop off the back might be the way to go, but then you can't use the stock short bed trim. Something to consider.... Thanks for the help!

02-01-2014, 05:25 AM	#24
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? No problem I knew it was out there. That turquoise truck looks to me to have been shortened about 20 inches. It would allow much more weight to be put on the rear of the truck without lifting the nose. No doubt it was abused well beyond reason! Without a vocational need I cannot see cutting one down that far. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-01-2014, 07:32 AM	#25
bpotter05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 32	Re: Anyone cut 8 inches off the end of the bed without the 12 in the middle? I found this one on the board. Pretty unique looking truck.

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