56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

Guys,
Does anyone know whether or not a bed off of a 56' shortbed stepside will work on a 61' shortbed stepside? I was of the understanding that they would interchange, but I was looking at some sheetmetal parts in a catalog last night and they listed separate part #s for the actual bedsides between these two trucks. The fender #s and tailgate #s were the same, though.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

the stepside beds were pretty much the same from late 55-87. late 55-66 were the same except for taillights. mounting locations in the bedwood may be different, but the bed will work fine

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

fenders, taillights and some minor changes to the bed sides. front bed panel and tailgates were universal from late 55-87

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

Thanks for the response!!
That's what I was thinking, also. It threw me last night when I saw two different part #s listed for the bedsides. I couldn't for the life of me figure out what would be different between them.
Thanks again!!

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

I had to replace my 66 RR fender so I bought a 58 to use thought every thing was fine. During assembly I found that the 66 fender is deeper then the 58. I had to offset the bed to make it work.

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

Thanks for the heads-up on that.

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

The frame mounting points on the crossills are going to be different between the two. The '61 will be wider.

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

That's interesting to note.
I wonder if they are deeper for a deliberate reason like wider wheels or something.

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

I just measured from outside of lip to outside of bed wall. The 66 fender is 3/8 deeper.

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

Thank you all for the help.
John, I guess redrilling the mounting holes is all it would take to use the older bed on the 61', huh? If so, that's easy enough.
66farmer, hopefully 3/8" narrower on each side won't be enough to cause any tire and wheel fitment problems.
Thanks again, guys, for the help!!

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

The mounting holes are in the wood anyways....so makes it easier!!

Re: 56' shortbed stepside vs. 61' shortbed stepside?
 

Yes sir! And easier in this case is better!