The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area The HiPo Shop 53 chevy short bed on a long bed frame.

i was told that i have to cut the frame on a 3/4 ton to install a short bed on it. Looking at the bed, has anyone or can you relocate the fenders on the bed and cut the tail end of the frame off about 10" inches. just thinking, any thoughts?

That would be a weird looking truck. My guess is you would have to cut the frame forward of the wheels. That would mean relocate springs from swinging outside the frame to attach to the frame like the 3100. Also you would need to shorten the drive shaft, and the running boards.
I like the look of the short bed but also like the better ride of the long bed. Also I didn't see the advantages of the short bed out weighing the work involved in making the switch.

That's right-generally I've read the frame is cut forward of the wheels to keep the wheels in the wheel well.

Keith

It is not hard to shorten the frame. I took the extra length out just behind the cab, but in front of the front spring mounts, so the rear end could be left alone.

all you need is a sawzel, tape measure, small tee sqaure, a scribe, punch, hammer, and a welder remove 9 1/4 inches

a little bit of work but use the short bed and extend the cab ,i did it on a 55 1/2 .just put opera window's in it .

The ones I have seen shortened up had the frame shortened under the cab.