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How To Shorten 1973-87 Chevy/GMC Squarebody Truck Bed Sides

GM Squarebody Truck Bed Sides


In this DIY How-To, Dave Welch takes you on a step-by-step walkthrough of shortening a long bedside to make it a short bedside for any 1973-1987 Chevrolet or GMC Squarebody Pickup.

The process of cutting your bedsides will take some time, estimated at about 10 hours, but with Dave’s help, this job will be something you can do at home in your own garage.

Parts Used in this How-To

Patch Panel Clamps

Bed Hole Filler Panel