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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: Chevynut73 on June 19, 2023, 04:28:28 PM

Title: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Chevynut73 on June 19, 2023, 04:28:28 PM

A few of y'all have asked to see some pics.

Thanks

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Shifty on June 19, 2023, 05:16:41 PM

Thanks for the pics brother!  8)

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Mike81K10 on June 19, 2023, 07:51:41 PM

I would weld up all around that bolted plate and weld in where the bolts are. The bolts may get in the way of hanging tanks or other things. It would also look better.

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Shifty on June 20, 2023, 09:28:10 AM

Aren't the bolts "temporary"?  If not, I'd be getting some of those industrial rivets, and welding those too... :o

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Chevynut73 on June 24, 2023, 11:11:25 AM

We did weld everywhere the plate came in contact to the frame (just didn't have that photo).

Yes, the bolts are permanent.

I did paint the area we worked on to prevent rust - really not too concerned about how it looks, once the bed is on, who will see it?

Not going for a show Truck - just a good ol Classic weekend cruiser   :)

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: JohnnyPopper on June 24, 2023, 03:19:16 PM

Nice work brother! Can't wait to see more... 8)

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Swampyankee74 on June 24, 2023, 08:21:08 PM

Looks good!

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Shifty on June 26, 2023, 10:38:30 AM

Fonzie cool man!  8)

Title: Re: Long Bed to Short Bed Pics
Post by: Chevynut73 on June 30, 2023, 07:59:27 PM

Thank y'all

I've been wanting to do this for the past 10 - 12 years   :)