Longbed to shortbed conversion

[Gmc.guy]

Originally Posted by Skip44

My question is this; as I am new to the 67-72 Chevy/GMC truck I don't want to cut up something that might be valuable. I am buying a 71 long bed step side, is this something that should be left alone or are there many of these trucks around so it won't matter?

Skip

If in good shape I wouldn't shorten it. Buy the shortbed and shorten the frame. You can swap your fenders onto it too. there is likely interest in it if you advertise and sell the long bed