Converting a 1967–72 Ford F100 from Long Bed to Short Bed — The Right Way
If you’ve ever wanted to transform your 1967–72 Ford F100 from a long bed to a short bed, Classic Performance Products makes the process straightforward with their precision-engineered Frame Shortening Kit.
The kit uses large, laser-cut templates that bolt directly to existing factory holes in the frame. Once secured, the templates guide you through drilling and making the correct frame cuts to achieve the proper short-bed wheelbase. There’s no guessing and no complicated measuring, everything is laid out for accuracy.
After the cuts are made, heavy-duty internal steel brackets slide inside the C-channel frame rails to reinforce the joint. The brackets are designed to be bolted together first, allowing you to safely transport the truck before final welding. Once welded, the frame regains full strength and rigidity.
The same template system is reused at the rear of the frame to properly position bumper and bed mounting holes, ensuring everything lines up exactly like it should from the factory.
With the bed removed and the frame properly supported, the conversion can be completed in about a day. The end result is a clean, correct short-bed frame ready for either a Fleetside or Stepside bed.
For builders looking to give their F100 a better stance and classic short-bed proportions, this kit takes the guesswork out of the job.