Finally, tighten up new bolts in the holes of the structure and join them with the vehicle. Start by connecting the blanket ends where the VELCRO hook and loop meet to complete the ceiling cover. Also in Restoration. The kit does require welding to finish the conversion but with our steel inner braces, you will be able to safely transport the vehicle to a certified welder if needed. Since I moved the axle up 12 inches I cut the full 20 inches off the back of the truck. By the way, these are just as big as the ones we showed you recently on this customized Shelby F-150 Super Snake. And with this handy long bed-to-short bed frame shortening kit from Classic Performance, with a little elbow grease you can get the F-100 small bed look without the small bed premium. The plus side is you do not have to remove the existing bed to install it. How to Convert Your Truck Bed to a Camper. A Sierra owner decided he badly wants a short bed Sierra and took things under control in a project that's detailed on Instagram and YouTube. Everything seemed to line up and I was extremely happy with the fitment of all the parts.
The short bed trucks have a 12 inch shorter wheel base and a 20 inch shorter bed. Wheels & Wheel Accessories. Since flatbed trays are not a part of the factory truck and are generally more expensive than your stock bed, you'll need to be insure it separately. Ideally, you have your own garage, land, or know someone that's willing to let you work in their driveway. Can You Convert a Long Bed Truck to a Short Bed. Of course, that's where the similarities end between the two, with the Ford boasting completely different cab and bed sizes. How you choose to design your setup is up to you. It is less invasive than a full conversion but will likely require modifications to the fuel tank and wheel well placement. This way, it won't stick to your BedRug.
The glue seemed to dry fast enough, so we thought It would be okay. You have no items in your shopping cart. Our customers all agree the long bed conversion is the best thing you can do for a Dodge Ram Mega Cab. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc. Usually, it is better to get it done by a professional. Then slide on one frame rail at a time and bolt them together. Regarding the curved aluminum area, the VELCRO won't stick here very well (learned that the hard way). Chevy Silverado With Short Bed Conversion Gets Lowered Onto 24-Inch Wheels. Our A. E DCU truck cap has a tool box on the driver side that extends the entire length of the truck cap. Leave a 1/8-inch gap to accommodate the width of your saw. Categories / Apparel & Collectibles.
1:26pm Old Ford Econoline Shuttle Bus Is Now New Home For A Growing Family. Thank you to all of our friends and family for your encouragement and support through this process. There is no shortening of the frame in order to shorten up the wheelbase the 12 inches needed to make a short bed. This means you'll need to cut the strips according to each area it will be applied. Body and Power-Train Mounting. Cost to convert long bed to short bed and breakfast et gîte. Cab height shell: Some camper shells stay a uniform height and match the dimensions of the truck's cab. Consider building your platform in three sections: one box for either side of each wheel well and the main platform with supports near both the cab and the tailgate.
Frame Cross-Members. We have designed the kit in 3D CAD software with FEA analysis to be superior in stregth to the factory frame sections and to provide more weld surface for a large factory of safety. However, it is cheaper than the standard and long-bed pickups.
Our advice is to try it on an older pickup first that you are not emotionally attached to or financially dependent upon. It also changes the look of your pickup truck. If you go for the Pickup Bed Delete you can save yourself $720. Gauges and Displays. I would be careful who you have do this.
Use clamps to hold the bed parts together in place for joining them. Powerfilms 60 watt adhesive solar panel is easy to install. I'll have to purchase an aftermarket camera and mount it on the camper. There's always something that can be added, tweaked, or improved. Those poor guys don't have the options that we do and that's one of the reasons the truck market is so strong today.
Use your circular saw to cut your pieces of plywood. Yeah, we know these won't be million-sellers. After completing the task, fit the walls with the floor by tightening up all the bolts. Types of shells you can get include: - Fiberglass shell: Fiberglass, while relatively expensive, is a sturdy and lightweight option. Square body long bed to short bed. All the cutting is done at the rear of the chassis. 69 1/2 CHEVROLET (now a shortbed) LONGBED! 'cuz chicks dig scars... My 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom (Creeping Death) "long term" build thread. Categories / Tuners and Programmers.
5:41pm We Test Out The Hands-Free Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot Level 3 System. Once placed, add Fabri-Tac glue around the sides of the VELCRO. The suspension, drive lines, brake lines, electrical and parking brake cables are all modified in order to keep your truck running and driving just like it was before it was stretched. Pedals and Pedal Pads. If you were in the valley id sell you mine I cut and just take your old one as core, drop on for $800. Long bed to short bed conversion kit. When we started this conversion project, we were novice construction workers. This discussion considers only those who are interested in a flatbed tray conversion for the purpose of mounting a camper, not the myriad other uses for flatbeds to include hauling hay, construction work, etc. The tray weighs more - that's a given, especially with the storage boxes, drawer and water tank, but how much more I don't know. Make sure the shell is compatible with the make, model, and year of your truck. Typically, conversions include a bed platform, room for storage, and window privacy options. Just an observation.
In addition, the owner wanted a muscle truck appearance and lowered the suspension and gave the vehicle a set of large chrome wheels.