Longbed length modifications

[69 gmc]

Has anyone seen or done this where the stock longbed wheel base is left alone but the rear of the bed panels is chopped? I know I did a terrible job photochopping it.

[cdowns]

not on a chevy but i did that mod on an old 39 ford pickup many years ago looked great and most people did not even know what had been done to the truck

[BigCountryx]

I've seen it bobbed way more than that... on here as a matter of fact, but it was way more dramatic that you chopped in that pic. I think the way you have it there is subtle and looks great

[69 gmc]

Originally Posted by BigCountryx

I've seen it bobbed way more than that... on here as a matter of fact, but it was way more dramatic that you chopped in that pic. I think the way you have it there is subtle and looks great

Yes, i think it actually looks decent. I am trying to give credit for the photo too but not sure what board member owns the truck.

[71sierragrande]

Ive considered this myself. That photochop looks good. Looks like u only chopped 4-5 inches. Id like to see what 6-8 inches looks like if you get a chance.

[longbed67]

Very Cool!!! It is subtle, but I think it makes the truck look even better!!!

[69 gmc]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Ive considered this myself. That photochop looks good. Looks like u only chopped 4-5 inches. Id like to see what 6-8 inches looks like if you get a chance.

Yeah I can do that tomorrow!
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[SS Tim]

Something to consider if you chop the bed about 8.14" it ends up with the same overhang as a shortbed. This means if you are planning on using lower side trim, they would be stock parts. There are several threads on chopping beds. It looks pretty straight forward in my research.

[69 gmc]

That's something I did not consider is trim, I fully plan on doing the complete shortbed conversion.
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[SS Tim]

Here is an 8" bob (more or less).

[71sierragrande]

That looks great! Awesome truck, too.

[69 gmc]

Heres another that I just finished

[rbar]

It reminds me of some of the 70s Ford long beds. Their wheels seem closer to the back than what Chevy has.

[69 gmc]

I can't stand the looks of 70s fords...
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[doubleb's69]

Originally Posted by rbar

It reminds me of some of the 70s Ford long beds. Their wheels seem closer to the back than what Chevy has.

The wheels were closer to the back. Ford called it the "Super Camper Special". The difference is that the bed had the wheel wells moved farther back and not just the rear bobbed.

[junkyard]

Now do it to a longhorn

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by junkyard

Now do it to a longhorn

What would be the benefit of chopping off a Longhorn? Shortening the back and keeping the add on front doesn't make much sense. If you have a 133" wheelbase truck and want a shorter body then put on a regular 8' bed and move the wheel openings.

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Here is an 8" bob (more or less).

I like it! It just looks right.

[rbar]

Originally Posted by doubleb's69

The wheels were closer to the back. Ford called it the "Super Camper Special". The difference is that the bed had the wheel wells moved farther back and not just the rear bobbed.

Yes, I knew they didnt have their length shortened. But, they had more "centered" versions to, correct?
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[SS Tim]

Yes they had both a conventional and an extended wheelbase "Camper Special"
version. The concept was the same as Chevrolet to move the weight forward of the rear axle to offset the ever growing overhang. Ford just didn't extend their bed but kept it 8'.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

That looks great! Awesome truck, too.

Originally Posted by yuccales

I like it! It just looks right.

Thanks, But it is just a chopped picture. The truck is for sale though on eBay (still), just a little longer than the picture. As much as I don't like cut up trucks in general I like this look. For someone who has a longbed and can't deal with it especially if they tow or have a C20 (non-longhorn) this is a great alternative to doing a full cut down. Lot less labor and if they make it through this it will give them a feel for the front if they choose to go further. Been taking pictures and chopping them up for a different reason, to help visualize a longbox lengthened to 10' on a 157" 1 ton chassis. It would be to carry a long dogbox or a 10' Alaskan camper.

[Square_78]

8" bob is too much. Proportions are off. The one in the first set of pics looks GOOD. I was thinking about that a few weeks ago. You can hardly tell it was changed. Thats what you want.

[69 gmc]

Originally Posted by Square_78

8" bob is too much. Proportions are off. The one in the first set of pics looks GOOD. I was thinking about that a few weeks ago. You can hardly tell it was changed. Thats what you want.

I'm with you there!

[71sierragrande]

Originally Posted by Square_78

8" bob is too much. Proportions are off. The one in the first set of pics looks GOOD. I was thinking about that a few weeks ago. You can hardly tell it was changed. Thats what you want.

Good points, but heres my question.....If you cant tell anything was changed, then what is all the work for?
If nobody noticed you did anything, i guess you shouldve just left it the way you found it.

[Square_78]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Good points, but heres my question.....If you cant tell anything was changed, then what is all the work for?
If nobody noticed you did anything, i guess you shouldve just left it the way you found it.

I guess what I ment to say was, you can tell something has been changed, but it doesnt look silly or look like the truck was rear ended really hard and fixed incorrectly.