1967-1972 Ford Pickup Truck Short bed conversion

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Follow along with Tin Man Customs as we shorten a 1972 long bed Ford pickup.

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  • @frankshirley6522
    @frankshirley6522 3 роки тому +2

    Hey I have a 79 f100 father and son project could you let me know what you would charge to convert ours.

    • @frankshirley6522
      @frankshirley6522 3 роки тому

      @@thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608 ga not to far

  • @michaelwalsh98
    @michaelwalsh98 Рік тому +1

    As a retired welder, that is a beautiful job of welding and plating the frame, I like the oval plate with plug welds as a frame reinforcement!!!

  • @mikegreene8285
    @mikegreene8285 5 місяців тому

    watched lots of these videos so far, very nice job. Wish you were closer

  • @eduardojimenez7595
    @eduardojimenez7595 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much man, and great work

  • @smitty31560
    @smitty31560 10 місяців тому +1

    I drove over 6 hours to take my 77 for him to do. I was not disappointed. I highly recommend him.

  • @anthonykills416
    @anthonykills416 Рік тому +1

    I'm about to cut My long bed and this is SO helpfull thanks man

  • @nickkuest6651
    @nickkuest6651 Рік тому +2

    Clean work

  • @chocodiledundee1
    @chocodiledundee1 Рік тому

    Amazing work , you’re so fast and skilled man , and thank you for sharing all the info , I’ve got the 67-72 Bumpside Broncos made in Brazil 🇧🇷 I love the 67-72 as well as my favourite trucks . All the best from Kangaroo 🦘 Island 🏝️ South Australia 🇦🇺

  • @martincastano3487
    @martincastano3487 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome I thought about the fish plate too and here it is great job.

  • @doglegjake6788
    @doglegjake6788 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing a great video

  • @Redman90
    @Redman90 Місяць тому

    Doing this cut currently on my 68 f100. Took a little longer laying out but definitely better than welding the seem across the entire bed.

  • @stevejanka361
    @stevejanka361 3 роки тому +2

    Good evening, I had to have my new rollback truck frame lengthened and they did not do a superior splice like you did. That is good engineering and excellent craftsmanship. I do like your plates on the splice with the rounded edges. That is exactly how aircraft panel splice work is done. Great video. You take care and good luck.

  • @ervingoertzen7233
    @ervingoertzen7233 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful job of reinforcing, I have seen it done with just fishplates inside the frame. I know a group of truck enthusiasts doing their trucks that way and worked well. I guess each to their own as to how much you want to reinforce it

    • @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608
      @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608  2 роки тому +1

      When dealing with customers, we like to go above and beyond. We also do it this way so the customer won’t try to sell it as all original to someone else without them knowing the frame has been heavily modified.

  • @jackmasterification
    @jackmasterification 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome work man

  • @franswijnands4022
    @franswijnands4022 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect die versterking u bent een ingenieur

  • @crisgallardo1088
    @crisgallardo1088 2 роки тому +1

    Saludos sr buen trabajo ✌️

  • @refgarcia8218
    @refgarcia8218 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job.

  • @the-btc-tradingfloor2808
    @the-btc-tradingfloor2808 2 роки тому

    Well done

  • @tonywilkes1781
    @tonywilkes1781 2 роки тому

    Good job👍

  • @MrR409a
    @MrR409a 4 роки тому

    Thx for sharing
    great video

  • @dylanphilbin3447
    @dylanphilbin3447 4 роки тому +1

    I like the rounded frame stiffeners
    Also have some quality welds on there

  • @GregoryBamber
    @GregoryBamber Рік тому

    I prefer a long edition but I totally agree with your method of cutting. I have being welding of one sort or another for half my working life and z cuts are always stronger.

  • @gmspeb
    @gmspeb Рік тому +1

    I just bought a 78 F150 Ranger Lariat which I am thinking about making a short bed. Are you able to let me know roughly ( estimate - sight unseen of course ) how much such a job costs? I am in PA but would send truck down there somehow.

  • @365TrustNo1
    @365TrustNo1 2 роки тому

    Add a side step 🔥🔥🔥

  • @dupremecanniedaboss1449
    @dupremecanniedaboss1449 3 роки тому

    For sure, am going to have to bring my 70 f100 in to you

  • @virgilanglin
    @virgilanglin 7 днів тому

    On a fleetside bed what are rhemeasurements ro cut

  • @chevelle4x4
    @chevelle4x4 3 місяці тому

    Have you done an 80s bullbose pickup?

  • @timcastle241
    @timcastle241 Рік тому

    Have you done a dentside? I’m about to get started shortening the bed by 16”, just can’t seem to get the perfect mark ups on the inner and outer bed sides yet. Not gonna cut until I’m 100% certain I have everything where I want it

  • @edwardlocke874
    @edwardlocke874 Рік тому

    Question for ya? Why did you cut the mid section of the frame 12” and 4” in back and 16” and 4” in the bed ? Am I missing something?

  • @williamhall32000
    @williamhall32000 Рік тому

    If you don’t care about the stake pockets it would be even easier. Pretty much do a straight cut just up at the front. If you’re like me and don’t care about the 4” in the rear it gets even easier still.

  • @HansoHasachiI8U
    @HansoHasachiI8U 3 роки тому

    Not too shabby....

  • @luispina4012
    @luispina4012 3 роки тому

    Your good.

  • @heavydinsc
    @heavydinsc 3 роки тому +2

    I'm a little late to the party here, but do you still own the long bed you took off? If so, I'll make you an offer for it. I'm looking for one to replace what I have on my '78 F100. I've got a little too much rust to deal with. Thanks.

    • @chadalac1977
      @chadalac1977 3 роки тому +2

      Did you watch the video ??
      Never took the bed off 1st
      Cut the long bed up to make short bed 2nd 🤦‍♂️

    • @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608
      @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608  2 роки тому +1

      That was the original long bed we shortened

  • @davepsanchez
    @davepsanchez 3 роки тому +1

    post a video of when you did the back half please...

  • @donaldfrazier5244
    @donaldfrazier5244 2 роки тому

    Nice job but,the frame is considered spring steel and must be drilled and riveted or bolted to remain flexible,in some states it’s illegal to weld a frame!

    • @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608
      @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608  2 роки тому +1

      Unless a frame is marked do not weld, it is ok to weld. Most standard automotive frames are welded from the factory. Only in the case of semi trucks is it illegal to weld on the frame.

  • @kooldoozer
    @kooldoozer 3 роки тому +5

    Shortening a truck from 8 foot to 6 foot is the most insane thing I have heard of. Take away hauling capacity and room ?

    • @russgould707
      @russgould707 3 роки тому

      I fully agree. People do it all kinds of work to make their truck useless. People will start to think all the long beds look better when there are hardly any of them left.

    • @olmoe1167
      @olmoe1167 2 роки тому +1

      Useless ????
      How do you figure this just by shortening the bed ??
      I have a factory short bed on mine and never had an issue,,, haul 16 foot lumber and ladders with no problems...
      Now if one is done that involves putting it on a Crown Vic frame and using up the bed depth,, I can see your point...
      To each his own...
      Anyway,,, there’s way more long beds than short out there....
      Have a good one....

    • @shawnwimberly9294
      @shawnwimberly9294 2 роки тому +1

      i agree totally... and I can't wait to do it again 😂

    • @kooldoozer
      @kooldoozer 2 роки тому

      @@shawnwimberly9294 Ha. Hauling 16 foot lumber in a 6 foot bed. Totally grounded in reality. Some people would draw a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Maybe your dicks too long too, might go in for a bob job. I heard chicks like em better. Just because a bunch of people get together who have bad taste, magically makes them all think that suddenly they all have the same now good taste because everyone share their ideas. And a cult of bad taste is born. Just like that.

    • @donaldfrazier5244
      @donaldfrazier5244 2 роки тому +2

      It’s the looks of the truck not the capacity!

  • @juniorwhelchel6337
    @juniorwhelchel6337 2 роки тому +1

    Where are u located at in NC

  • @kurtiswilke2867
    @kurtiswilke2867 3 роки тому

    What would you charge to do this to another f100

  • @felixsanchez4602
    @felixsanchez4602 2 роки тому

    What's the price for the whole conversion

  • @manuelpalacios6498
    @manuelpalacios6498 3 роки тому

    How much do you charge for a conversion of a long chassis, to a short chassis? I'm located in illinois ? Where are you located?

    • @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608
      @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608  2 роки тому

      We are located in Valdese, North Carolina. Sorry I’m just now seeing this, UA-cam hasn’t been giving me any notifications when someone comments. Look up our Facebook page @tinmancuatomsofnc.

  • @cesarvazquez5925
    @cesarvazquez5925 Рік тому

    How much to do this to an 86 f150

    • @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608
      @thehousethatrustbuilttinma3608  Рік тому

      We haven’t done an ‘86. If you will contact us over the phone then we will talk price. We do not discuss over social media due to privacy

  • @JoseNavarro-pg4fk
    @JoseNavarro-pg4fk 2 роки тому

    How much does it cost to have it done

  • @mikehames3424
    @mikehames3424 2 роки тому

    I gotta 76 F100 in Conover I want you to shorten for me. Do you have contact info?

  • @crisgallardo1088
    @crisgallardo1088 3 роки тому

    Saludos amigo en mi canal de youtube tengo algunos videos similares

  • @Daddyjohn1971
    @Daddyjohn1971 10 місяців тому

    It kills me every time I see somebody take a long bed and destroy it.

  • @coreysim2811
    @coreysim2811 2 роки тому +1

    What a waste

    • @donaldfrazier5244
      @donaldfrazier5244 2 роки тому +1

      Not if you compare how much these short bed trucks sell for over a long bed!

  • @JeremiahClarson
    @JeremiahClarson Рік тому

    Awesome work man

  • @shawnwimberly9294
    @shawnwimberly9294 2 роки тому +1

    nice work

  • @Rat_Poison_Devil
    @Rat_Poison_Devil Рік тому +1

    Nice job