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Originally Posted by HOTRODJOHN
I am trying to find out the difference in the GMC & CHEVY frame. I know that the GMC has a leaf spring rear but are the front suspensions the same and the other body parts interchangeable. I want to shorten the frame to make it a short bed and trying to figure out if the articles I see on how to do it close enough or should I figure something out myself. Thanks, John
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When I did the "restoration" (or "restomod" or whatever you want to call it) on the green '66 you can see in my avatar, John, I had the long bed frame shortened to be able to put a short bed on it. If you're wondering if a Chevy short bed will fit on a GMC frame, it definitely will because that's what I did. I had the first cut made straight down from the back of the cab and the second cut made 12" to the rear. The joined sections were reinforced with "fish plates". Another 8" was cut off the tail ends of the frame rails. Then the Chevy short bed bolted right on using existing holes in the GMC frame. Hope this helps!