1970 c/10 long step To short
 

Is it possible to make a long stepside bed into a short? If youve done any help and pics would be appreciated TIA
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Re: 1970 c/10 long step To short
 

I have a factory shortbed. But it seems that the process and such would be the same as a fleet side. They have the same mounting locations. You just have to have a short step side bed.

Re: 1970 c/10 long step To short
 

If you are talking about the bedsides themselves, it is possible to shorten them to shortbed length. It's a lot of work to get right.

Re: 1970 c/10 long step To short
 

Yes, it's possible. If your bed sides are in good shape and you want to try to save the patina, go for it. If your sides are in poor shape and you are going to repaint, you might be better off buying new sides.

Check out this video made by member SkinnyG:

It's for his 61, but the beds are similar for the step sides through the years, so same general idea.

Re: 1970 c/10 long step To short
 

It is no less worth it to shorten bedsides to be painted than to save patina. The condition of the metal is where you draw the line. It's skill/labor vs buy.

Re: 1970 c/10 long step To short
 

Thanks to all that answered had a parts truck long stepside with good metal so i wanted to try and make my own bed. Not my daily 70 c/10 or my work c30 so i was doing something fun if dont come out right just losing 80 bucks what i paid for truck

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Nice thing about shortening a step bed us it can be done with a single cut in center of bed and step fenders will hide most of it.

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The way I did it was remove the end stanchions, cut both ends, and keep fenders in their location. More work but it comes out looking factory

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Here is the friend that did it with the centerish cut.

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I would have never thought of that.