Should I cut this truck ? - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stomper · 09-22-2020, 07:05 PM

My initial opinion is YES! ABSOLUTELY! BUT.... now that I see the tool box and leaf rear, that changes my mind. Leave it. A shortened truck should be on bags or at least a static drop and on a leaf rear, bags are just not possible. Also, shortening the bedsides gets sketch with the tool box.

LEAVE IT.

**lolife99** · 09-22-2020, 07:49 PM

metaloxfab on Instagram is one of the best at shortening bedsides.
Even the ones with tool box doors,...

stomper · 09-22-2020, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

metaloxfab on Instagram is one of the best at shortening bedsides.
Even the ones with tool box doors,...

OK now that's pretty cool.

**lolife99** · 09-22-2020, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stomper

OK now that's pretty cool.

And no seams in the shortened door,...

Killer Bee · 09-22-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

..?

if you have to ask.....

**jocko** · 09-22-2020, 08:48 PM

You can't shorten it, your SPID would then be incorrect!

Do what you'd like Eric, that's the only real answer - and you can't go wrong. And I do understand the draw - but you already know which side of the fence I fall on

best view · 09-22-2020, 09:52 PM

I would make a k20 out of it add some cab lights and call it done

**Joesjunk** · 09-22-2020, 10:06 PM

Leave it as it is!

57taskforce · 09-22-2020, 10:23 PM

That’s definitely nice work shortening those bed sides. I don’t think I’d have the balls to cut up an extremely hard to find rust free tool box door like that. Mine is rust free as well and I haven’t seen another one in similar condition over the last several years. That said it is pretty cool that they were able to keep the tool box on it. Doesn’t change my opinion though. I still wouldn’t shorten Chevylands black super.

**special-K** · 09-23-2020, 07:58 AM

I don't see the tool & stowage compartment as a factor. Pull the bed and put on a shortbed, used or new from parts. I'd be fine with leaving it long, but I opened my mind to him shortening once I saw the frame has already been altered with a c-notch. And as far as lowering goes, it's axle flip ready for that. You all have to remember, this man has variety already, and it looks like he's considering expanding to have a ride to fit in with his truck buddies he hangs with. Considering all the elements I can see where this contemplation is coming from. Remember, this is a "like 'em stock" guy. Nothing wrong with expanding that to "like 'em all" or "one of each".

KQQL IT · 09-23-2020, 11:40 AM

Cut it.
A cut down longbed is more desirable than a longbed.

A purist may disagree.

But the market says otherwise.

sick472 · 09-23-2020, 01:46 PM

A short bed catches my eye when I see them. They are more rare because they could not be worked as much and farmers and such wanted trucks to haul things...BUT I can not condone cutting that one down! Frame damage ,as mentioned, no bed or rotted out bed, a bunch of franken parts...make a short bed, but don't take a long bed's life. At least go find a short box and sell the long one.

It's your truck, honestly, do what pleases you!

CG · 09-23-2020, 01:53 PM

Its your truck do what you want. I would have zero trouble cutting it if I wanted a short bed and thats what I had to work with. Like you said the stigma of selling a cut down long bed seems to have waned when it comes to someone buying one. Maybe not some of these guys on the board, but generally =)

**Grumpy old man** · 09-23-2020, 02:55 PM

Chop it , And by doing that it makes the "REAL" short beds worth more . It's only made it almost 50 years without someone hacking away at it . You may as well drop it on the ground with air bags and raise the bed floor and throw an LS in it at the same time with a few computers to make it run and don't forget to add all the high $ stereo equipment into the newly chopped dash . Don't forget at least 4 cup holders and enough Led lights that it can be seen from the space shuttle and after all that $ dumped into it leave the "patina paint"

It's your truck do whatever makes you happy with it .

Killer Bee · 09-23-2020, 03:00 PM

I don't always agree with Grumpy - but when I do, it's posts like that!

**Boog** · 09-23-2020, 03:48 PM

With it's C notch it's already been "hacked" so it was well on it's way to being lowered and what ever else anyway. It was violated!

BLT-NT-BOT · 09-23-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Cut it.
Who's ever stretched one?

I have!

**Boog** · 09-23-2020, 05:45 PM

Nice.

KQQL IT · 09-23-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT-NT-BOT

I have!

My dad did too. Always think its a unicorn

72c20customcamper · 09-23-2020, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Cut it.
Who's ever stretched one?

Friend of mine has and put a Duromax in it

Bones72Super · 09-23-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Cut it.
Who's ever stretched one?

This guy did !

cornerstone · 09-23-2020, 10:56 PM

It seems to me like it would be a great candidate for a new No Limit or Roadster Shop chassis, either long or short! Get it down in the weeds and do it right if the $$$ is not a concern.

**special-K** · 09-24-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Chop it , And by doing that it makes the "REAL" short beds worth more ...

...It's only made it almost 50 years without someone hacking away at it . You may as well drop it on the ground with air bags and raise the bed floor and throw an LS in it at the same time with a few computers to make it run and don't forget to add all the high $ stereo equipment in...

I know you were being funny, but your first statement is not necessarily true. In fact, it can be proven wrong. Many cut down trucks have sold for more than many originals. It seems as time goes by, original means less and less to more and more. Not me, and I don't care anyway. I buy trucks to spend money, not make money. For those who care about the value of their trucks, cutting a longbed down doesn't increase the value of an original shortbed any more than leaving the truck as a longbed.

As far as all that other jabber... You feelin' alright?

Sim6 · 09-25-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Cut it.
Who's ever stretched one?

true story!!!

chewychevy67 · 09-25-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

And no seams in the shortened door,...

I wonder how he shortened the fiberglass insert? That's the stump I'm having with mine

09-22-2020, 07:05 PM	#51
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,695	Re: Should I cut this truck ? My initial opinion is YES! ABSOLUTELY! BUT.... now that I see the tool box and leaf rear, that changes my mind. Leave it. A shortened truck should be on bags or at least a static drop and on a leaf rear, bags are just not possible. Also, shortening the bedsides gets sketch with the tool box. LEAVE IT. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Gold White Fleetsides/Saddle

09-22-2020, 07:49 PM	#52
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Should I cut this truck ? metaloxfab on Instagram is one of the best at shortening bedsides. Even the ones with tool box doors,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-22-2020, 08:48 PM	#56
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,930	Re: Should I cut this truck ? You can't shorten it, your SPID would then be incorrect! Do what you'd like Eric, that's the only real answer - and you can't go wrong. And I do understand the draw - but you already know which side of the fence I fall on

09-22-2020, 09:52 PM	#57
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,983	Re: Should I cut this truck ? I would make a k20 out of it add some cab lights and call it done

09-22-2020, 10:06 PM	#58
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Should I cut this truck ? Leave it as it is! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

09-22-2020, 10:23 PM	#59
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,217	Re: Should I cut this truck ? That’s definitely nice work shortening those bed sides. I don’t think I’d have the balls to cut up an extremely hard to find rust free tool box door like that. Mine is rust free as well and I haven’t seen another one in similar condition over the last several years. That said it is pretty cool that they were able to keep the tool box on it. Doesn’t change my opinion though. I still wouldn’t shorten Chevylands black super. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

09-23-2020, 07:58 AM	#60
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Should I cut this truck ? I don't see the tool & stowage compartment as a factor. Pull the bed and put on a shortbed, used or new from parts. I'd be fine with leaving it long, but I opened my mind to him shortening once I saw the frame has already been altered with a c-notch. And as far as lowering goes, it's axle flip ready for that. You all have to remember, this man has variety already, and it looks like he's considering expanding to have a ride to fit in with his truck buddies he hangs with. Considering all the elements I can see where this contemplation is coming from. Remember, this is a "like 'em stock" guy. Nothing wrong with expanding that to "like 'em all" or "one of each". __________________ "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 ~

09-23-2020, 11:40 AM	#61
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,122	Re: Should I cut this truck ? Cut it. A cut down longbed is more desirable than a longbed. A purist may disagree. But the market says otherwise. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-23-2020, 01:46 PM	#62
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Should I cut this truck ? A short bed catches my eye when I see them. They are more rare because they could not be worked as much and farmers and such wanted trucks to haul things...BUT I can not condone cutting that one down! Frame damage ,as mentioned, no bed or rotted out bed, a bunch of franken parts...make a short bed, but don't take a long bed's life. At least go find a short box and sell the long one. It's your truck, honestly, do what pleases you! __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

09-23-2020, 01:53 PM	#63
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,767	Re: Should I cut this truck ? Its your truck do what you want. I would have zero trouble cutting it if I wanted a short bed and thats what I had to work with. Like you said the stigma of selling a cut down long bed seems to have waned when it comes to someone buying one. Maybe not some of these guys on the board, but generally =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

09-23-2020, 02:55 PM	#64
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Should I cut this truck ? Chop it , And by doing that it makes the "REAL" short beds worth more . It's only made it almost 50 years without someone hacking away at it . You may as well drop it on the ground with air bags and raise the bed floor and throw an LS in it at the same time with a few computers to make it run and don't forget to add all the high $ stereo equipment into the newly chopped dash . Don't forget at least 4 cup holders and enough Led lights that it can be seen from the space shuttle and after all that $ dumped into it leave the "patina paint" It's your truck do whatever makes you happy with it . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-23-2020, 03:00 PM	#65
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: Should I cut this truck ? I don't always agree with Grumpy - but when I do, it's posts like that! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

09-23-2020, 03:48 PM	#66
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,946	Re: Should I cut this truck ? With it's C notch it's already been "hacked" so it was well on it's way to being lowered and what ever else anyway. It was violated! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-23-2020, 05:45 PM	#68
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,946	Re: Should I cut this truck ? Nice. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-23-2020, 10:56 PM	#72
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: Should I cut this truck ? It seems to me like it would be a great candidate for a new No Limit or Roadster Shop chassis, either long or short! Get it down in the weeds and do it right if the $$$ is not a concern. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.



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