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Originally Posted by mMad Dawg

I am in the process of cutting down long bed sides into short bed sides. I drilled out the spotwelds on the wheel well to inner panel and along the edge of the top of the bed . Then there spotwelds by the rear stake pocket and also at the front. there are a few spots up under the top flange. Also look for a couple of spots on the top of the bed where the stake pockets are. you don't have to remove the stake pockets from the sides . Once you have the spots drilled you can grab the inner wheel well and lift up.The whole inner panel will come out in one piece. Then you will have access to both sides of the outer bed side to get it back in shape. You can then cut the outer bed and you will be able to work out any distortion caused by welding. Then cut the inner panel before you install it. Don't forget to remove the center stake pocket. Short beds didn't have them. I think you will get a much better result, Hope this helps . Gord

That helps quite a bit, thank you for the info, very much appreciated