New 1967-1972 Ford F100 and F250 longbed to shortbed frame conversion kit and styleside bed kit

Part number 6772LBFSK
For those of us Ford fans, it seems to be getting harder and harder to find a good foundation on which to build a shortbed truck. Whether it’s a matter of production numbers or survivability, it seems that the longbed Fords far outnumber the shorties. That’s great if you need to haul a load of lumber, a motorcycle, or a camper shell, but if it’s a well-performing, healthy-handling pickup truck you’re after, an old longbed probably isn’t going to cut it. That is unless cutting it is the plan.
Always looking for the next great gap to fill in the market, the team at Golden Star Classic Auto Parts recently announced the release of their newly tooled short Styleside bedsides for ’67-72 Ford pickups. This, in addition to also offering the front header panel, steel floor, wheelhouses, and tailgate, allows Golden Star to offer not only the components needed to repair or restore a classic Ford pickup, but also gives their customers the option to ditch the longbed setup for a brand-new shortbed box.
No small feat, however, when the crew at Classic Performance Products (CPP) heard about the new sheetmetal being offered, it seemed obvious that they needed to design a longbed to shortbed conversion kit to complement the new tin offerings. Thankfully, CPP has a few workhorse trucks on hand to aid in their daily R&D of new products, so the team wasted no time in getting a donor ’69 Ford F-100 in the shop and the frame section scanned.
The result is a new shortbed conversion kit (PN 6772LBFSK) that consists of two templates that contain all the holes that need to be located and drilled as well as cut lines to aid in trimming that chassis down. An assortment of hardware and a pair of beefy C-channel plates are provided and used to mate the two frame sections back together to ensure perfect symmetry before the chassis is welded back together. The resulting kit makes trimming a longbed ’67-72 Ford truck down to shortbed specs an afternoon’s work with little more than a drill, saw, and a welder.
This month, follow along as we adjust the wheelbase on a ’69 Ford F-100 using CPP’s new shortbed conversion kit and be sure to check in next month when we assemble an all-new short box courtesy of Golden Star Classic Auto Parts.

[leslieamsden]

I ordered a kit from Summit Racing and was told this is the kit number 6772LBFSK for a 65 F250 only to find it does not fit, i then wrote to summit only to be told there is no kit for a 65 but i can return it which is all very well but i live in Germany so who pays all the shipping cost and import dutys, the hole package was just over 500€ .
i was then told to contact the manufacture CPP with my idea to modify the kit to fit also only to be told they are not sure and they dont make a kit for a 65 but in there website they show this kit for 62-72 F100 AND F250 so guess what i have started to modify the kit I HAVE NO FEAR i would loose more money bye sending it back, thank you guys for your support.

[codyt]

I would like to know the complete parts cost for the conversion, frame kit, bed kit complete, drive shaft, just get an idea for when I do mine?

[raidersperez]

Is a C-notch with this kit already too risky? I feel like since every thing is off and you’re already welding I’d might as well do the c notch right?

[hmmm]

Would this work on a 1966? Thanks hope to hear back! 🤙🤙

[michaelwhite-oift]

You cross measured and said it was within a 16th. So your measurements from one side to the other were 1/8" different correct?

[johnsonp.]

Will the frame shortening conversion work with a F-250 chassis?

[spkelly]

I called CCP, they say that part # is not available yet. Would you mind telling us how you got one ?

[FernandoQuijada-ih]

great work looks so easy, thanks for sharing. I just wonder how to shorten the driveshaft or did you get a new one?

[fchughes]

What do you guys do with the old long beds? I have a friend who's looking for one.

[mikehendon]

Having a hard time finding the frame jig? Got a part number?

[peterGriffin-ugjv]

I would have put a fish plate on outside of frame vs a straight weld

[nicholasarrigo]

how does the frame kit cost.thanks


- nick

[jeffelordi]

Part # 6772LBFSK does not bring up any results in the search.?? Also, where did you get those 4 fill panels for the floor?

[theyangview]

Cant find a price for this conversion….
I’m out

[zachgallegos]

Why wouldn't you guys just cut the rear end and move the leaf springs up to right fit because this conversation will have problems later on from rust and water getting in the inserts

[badmofo]

If you can't fit 8-foot sheets of plywood it ain't a real truck

[JAIMELOPEZ-doke]

You mean like most if not all new pickup trucks👎😒

[davidrose]

Just need an aluminium tub like I make, light, means speed

[davidrose]

Where's Ford impression in tailgate