Can you shorten a truck bed?

Trucks are utility vehicles, but sometimes the particular body style of truck you’re looking for is only available in a long bed. Shortening a Chevy bed isn’t a fun process, nor is it easy. But with some tools and careful measurements, you can shorten a bed in a weekend.

Will a short bed fit a long bed?

Sure, you can install a long bed on a short bed frame. You just need to cut and lengthen the frame, brake lines, parking brake cables, wiring, and driveshaft.

Can you shorten a truck box?

Is it legal to shorten a truck frame?

The frame or chassis of each commercial motor vehicle shall not be cracked, loose, sagging or broken. Bolts or brackets securing the cab or the body of the vehicle to the frame must not be loose, broken or missing. The frame rail flanges shall not be bent, cut or notched, except as specified by the manufacturer.

What kind of bed does a 65 Chevy truck have?

Above: This ’65 Chevy truck features 12 bed wood boards finished in a glossy dark stain, accompanied by black bed strips and polished hardware. Which Chevy & GMC Trucks Had Bed Wood?

What kind of bed strips does a Chevy truck have?

These special strips are typically found on Chevrolet and GMC stepside models, and are often spot-welded to the bed side sheetmetal. Above: This ’65 Chevy truck features 12 bed wood boards finished in a glossy dark stain, accompanied by black bed strips and polished hardware. Which Chevy & GMC Trucks Had Bed Wood?

Which Chevy trucks had bed wood floors?

Above: This ’65 Chevy truck features 12 bed wood boards finished in a glossy dark stain, accompanied by black bed strips and polished hardware. Which Chevy & GMC Trucks Had Bed Wood? Chevrolet and GMC trucks were offered with bed wood floors standard until 1972.

Can you cut down a truck bed?

After all, you can always cut it down. Kyle at Metalox Fab has made his living doing just that for loyal customers from all across North America for the past few years. The resulting beds have a tiny scar down the front and back, and sometimes not even that. He knows these trucks so well that the job is done like a surgeon—clean and perfect.