george 53 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Ok guys, I saw how one of our brothers shortened a full size Chevy pick-up bed to a short bed, and now i was wondering where to make the cuts to make a full sized Dodge bed into a short bed. anyone know the proper dimensions or can tell me where to cut it to make one? I only got ONE extra bed, an I DON'T want to screw it up! ANY help is GREATLY appericiated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 It looks like Dodge does the same as Ford in that they add all of the extra bed length at the front of the bed which means you only need to cut one end off. Most fullsize pickup beds are 6 1/2 feet for the short bed and 8 feet for the long bed so will need to remove about three quarters of an inch from the the area ahead of the wheel wells. If you can find a 1:1 subject to get measurements from you can get the exact amout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 George, you can take the quick & easy route and get one from Don & Carol: http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?c=4247&p=69804 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Yeah,Jeff I COULD, but I got me an extra bed an i do NOT mind cuttin on plastic! 'sides I'mma cheepestake an I don wanna pay the 12 bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/ChryslerTrucksVans/1977_Trucks-Vans/1977_Dodge_Pickups/1977-Dodge-Pickups-14 Perhaps this might help? All the main dimensions are there, overall length, wheelbase, and bed inside dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Guys, Ol Mike came thru like gangbusters, so I'm a happy fat lil camper now! Thanks for the help,my brothers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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