SubieDaddy80 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Looking to pick up a 1981 Dodge Ram Crew-Cab with a longbed as a project. I was wondering if anyone knows how or if I can shorten the bed some? I have seen the toyota truck guys shorten their trail rigs beds and was wondering if I could apply that same idea to the ram. I am not looking to touch the chassis at all unless its after the leafs. This would be a first time venture and I wanted to get some expert opinions first. Why pick up an '81 crew cab for a project? It would definately be a very unique truck after I was done and it would still be practical to take the family around to shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Actually, you can! Step one, remove tail-lights, fuel lines, anything aft of where you want to cut. Step two, fire up your sawsall. Step three, go to town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor pole Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I would say buy a short bed instead of chopping up the long bed and modify the frame to have it fit. but that probably means cutting forward of the rear axle. would be a very unique truck. been think if getting an older crew cab pickup as a project as well. good luck. similar looking i assume except for the 94 grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDaddy80 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Yeah, just like that but 2wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDaddy80 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 This is pretty much the look I will be going for. Me likey alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 (edited) i saw a 60's mega cab(yes i know its crew cab) that i wanted to drop my cummins in.......damnit , if i only had room.......cheers, brain Edited August 1, 2010 by monstaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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