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SCOTI · 05-04-2021, 04:09 PM

Long to short should require 14" removed from the area in front of the axle but behind the rear cab mount. That's what it took on the 67-72 lwb frame that's now under my swb '64.

Look @ the area on the frame rails between the front leaf hanger & rear cab mount x-member to give you an idea of the layout. Use the 14" & 6" dimensions as a starting point for removing material. Then, trim more off the rear of the rails if needed.

05-04-2021, 04:09 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: C20 long bed to short bed conversion - questions Long to short should require 14" removed from the area in front of the axle but behind the rear cab mount. That's what it took on the 67-72 lwb frame that's now under my swb '64. Look @ the area on the frame rails between the front leaf hanger & rear cab mount x-member to give you an idea of the layout. Use the 14" & 6" dimensions as a starting point for removing material. Then, trim more off the rear of the rails if needed. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*