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Jan 12, 2005 | 11:23 AM

bshackelford711

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short bed frame length

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I am looking a 1968-1972 Ford f-100, but I can not find one in this area. I have a 1956 ford f-100 that I want to take the body off that frame and fit onto the newer frame. I can find the long bed frames but I can not find a short bed. I was thinking about getting a long bed truck and cutting the frame. That is no problem. I just need to know how long the frame should be from the front of the truck to the rear. Can anyone help me on this?

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Jan 12, 2005 | 05:09 PM

1972ford_f-100

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boy,ur talking about one hell of an undertaking,destroying one beloved truck,there realy isnt that much more tech in these frames,still basic,go up to the eghties

Jan 12, 2005 | 05:16 PM

4Cammer72

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From: SOUTH CAROLINA

I see you're in north carolina so you should be able to find those trucks just about anywhere. if not i can find you just about any style truck or parts you need here outside of columbia s.c. were loaded down with them.plenty in good shape and as for a rolling frame not a problem. let me know if interested.

Jan 13, 2005 | 02:40 PM

bshackelford711

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4cammer let me know more

Jan 13, 2005 | 03:00 PM

jzjames

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56 wheelbase?

Whats the WB wheel base on the 56's? Taht sounds like an interesting idea you've got. I know the WB is 115" on the 67-72 shortbeds.

Jan 13, 2005 | 03:26 PM

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From: Travelers Rest SC

I had the same problem- I really wanted a short bed and couldn't find one around here. I found there is a perfectly straight section of the frame exactly 16" long, which is how much you have to take out. I drew 2 parallel lines, cut carefully, and welded it back together with inside double butting, and boxed that area. Bear in mind it may be illegal in your state. Throw away the emergency brake extensions, and shorten the driveshaft. I see more shorties now then I did 10 years ago; I don't know why.