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Spacing between the cab and bed #525519 04/07/2009 12:34 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 New York J Jackyl Wrench Fetcher
Jackyl Wrench Fetcher J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 New York	I am making a 8ft bed from 2 6ft beds and I was trying to find out the spacing between the bed and the cab. If someone has that info I would appreciate it. Thanks

Re: Spacing between the cab and bed Jackyl #525545 04/07/2009 1:38 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 Stuart Florida R rust bucket 53 'Bolter
rust bucket 53 'Bolter R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028 Stuart Florida	Jackyl I don't know the exact measurement but when I set everything up on my truck to make the running board fit between the fenders and have the fender line up with the front and back wheel the bed was only about an inch from the cab RB53 1953 3/4-Ton Chevy In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix If it can be built ... It can be fixed. RB53

Re: Spacing between the cab and bed rust bucket 53 #525806 04/07/2009 7:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 New York J Jackyl Wrench Fetcher
Jackyl Wrench Fetcher J Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 New York	Since the truck is a 1 ton and I am making this for it, I don't even have running boards yet, figured I would fab them once I get the bed on. Opposite I know, but we must do what we have to. Thanks

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