Guys I have a 99 silverado, it's a rclb. I have had this truck for a good while, it just broke 100k miles. I have replaced the brakes, tires, fuel pump, I have put a lot of time in it, it's a really nice southern truck, no rust whatsoever.
I really don't want to sell, but I want a shortbed. How hard will it be to do a conversion? I have a lot of time in it, and it's paid for. Is it a crazy idea or is it possible?
Thanks for all the help, tips, and advice.
I think after the time and money, you would be better off trading it for a short bed.
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Its possible. and Prolly not all that hard, look on performancetrucks.net its been done before.
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I've known people to cut them, but honestly it is easier to get a frame and swap everything over. Maybe you will get lucky and get the tank and drive-shaft and some lines with the frame.
I'd just buy a different truck though.
Depending on your welding/ fab skills it's not that hard. I've done it both ways. Either way you gotta shorten frame and driveline, but you can either cut your bed and re-weld it or find another short bed. The cool thing about cutting the bed you have is you can make it shorter than a standard short bed. You would be amazed how much diff a few inches makes.
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