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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: zieg85 on January 18, 2015, 04:25:10 pm

Title: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: zieg85 on January 18, 2015, 04:25:10 pm
See pictures.  I need the measurement from arrow to arrow please from a short bed fleet side pickup.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: Jason S on January 18, 2015, 07:29:05 pm
It looks like 22"... 

It's dark out, so not real easy to get a photo. If nobody posts anything else, I can get a better shot in the light.
Title: Re: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: Captkaos on January 19, 2015, 10:25:37 am
you mean end to end on the pinch?  What are you trying to do?
Title: Re: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: zieg85 on January 19, 2015, 05:52:34 pm
Quote from: Captkaos on January 19, 2015, 10:25:37 am
you mean end to end on the pinch?  What are you trying to do?

Figure out how well a cab and chassis frame (135.5") wheel base with and extended cab and a real shortbed would work.  My extended cab bed is 19" and if the regular SWB bed measures 22-22.5" which should be almost is perfect on that frame.  I've always liked what a regular SWB looks like with the extended cab versus what mine is.  Tomorrow or Wednesday I am getting a 1987 GMC 3500 delivered that is a cab and chassis 135.5" wheelbase.
Title: Re: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: Jason S on January 19, 2015, 11:24:55 pm
Zieg,
It sounds like you are about to have an interesting project on your hands.
Title: Re: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: Captkaos on January 22, 2015, 07:55:15 pm
Sweet.  Like the one you posted before.  Did you get the info you needed?
Title: Re: I need a short bed fleet side measurements please.
Post by: zieg85 on January 22, 2015, 08:06:48 pm
Quote from: Captkaos on January 22, 2015, 07:55:15 pm
Sweet.  Like the one you posted before.  Did you get the info you needed?

Yes I believe so, Thanks all!!!  I will report my results.  I know of a rusted shortbed I can have that I will mount before I do any excessive work.  I have to sell the utility bed to help fund the project.