1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

If I convert a 85 long bed to short bed, I am thinking All I need is DS shortened and the brake line
for a short bed truck. So is it really only 2 things I need?

I know the cut measurements and everything else. Just looking for what needs to be replaced so I can order the hard parts. DS would be the last thing to get cut. Thanks

I will be doing a 1985 silverado build, and a DETAILED (because no one has done it) video on how to shorten a 73/87 C10 on my youtube channel.

From fleetside to stepper:D

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

I asked the same question and didn't really get a response.

I was under the impression that if you had a 20 gal tank, you would also have to change it to the 16 gal tank, but don't quote me on that.

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Yes. Most long beds had 20 gallon tanks. Some of them got 16 gallon tanks instead. A 20 gallon tank will not fit in a shortbed truck.

If you have a 20 gallon tank, you'll need a 16 gallon tank to take its place. The tank brackets can be reused, but you'll likely want new mounting bolts. If you're buying a new tank, go ahead and buy a new sender unit to go with it. The fuel filler hose and/or neck needs to be changed. I don't know about the fuel lines.

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Guess Ill find out when I pull the bed. I will be doing a series of videos on this.
Not one long one. Worse case, I will pick up a Tanks inc tank. :metal:

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Brake line shortened
Tail light harness will be long
Ebrake cable?
Drive shaft shorten or from a short bed
16 gallon tank…

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

If your stepside doesn't have one with it, the fuel filler hose is different and hard to find. I am not sure anyone reproduces them for the stepside beds, least none that I can fine.

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Just my recommendation, but do yourself a favour and get two 16 gal tanks, and get a switch for your dash and whatnot. Might as well, since you have access to everything. My SWB has only one tank and I can't take a relatively short roadtrip without stopping once or twice to fill.

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Or while the bed is off convert to a rear mount 31 gallon Blazer thank and ditch the side tanks and switching.

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

hatzie can help you with your parking brake cable .:lol:

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Yes sir, going with a https://fueltankparts.com/collection...0-in-tank-pump :metal::metal::metal::metal::metal:

Re: 1985 Long bed to short bed. Whats really needed. Just brake lines?
 

Great write up.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...lwb_to_swb.htm