Stepside bed replacement
 

Hey guys im looking to replace the bed on my new c10 and found a couple of beds not too far from me, but i just want to be certain, are all the beds up to 85 the same minus the fenders?

Re: Stepside bed replacement
 

No. The bedsides are different. 67-72 fenders and steps WILL NOT bolt up to a 73-87 bed.

You CAN make them work, but you will need to drill the holes for the 67-72 fenders, and weld a lower front section on from a 67-72 bed where the step bolts up. I can't remember how close the cross sills are.

Re: Stepside bed replacement
 

thanks for the input, I also got the same answer form Mar-k. Anyone ever use fiberglass to patch their bedsides? I happen to have tons of 2x2 stuff and a pair of bedsides riddled with holes...

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I edited my post above... started to edit it and got caught up in work stuff before I hit save.

Another member did a detailed write up with pictures years ago (member "palfstep"), but I can't locate it now. If you can weld it can be done. You only really need to replace the front lower section of the 73-87 bed with a 67-72 section (for the 67-72 step to bolt up)... and drill a lot of new holes and weld up the old ones.

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I did find that write up,http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833, but i was also looking at my bed and it may be salvageable. I have found two fenders in good shape and here are some pics. i think with some fiberglass it could be good.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...1120863895a4d7
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...226d4c64e1b57e
https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/...a0&oe=54ACAD05
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...0d860718f0ee96

Re: Stepside bed replacement
 

jsera... where are you located? I have 2 step bedsides in better shape than yours that I would give you

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Unfortunately im all the way in Gainesville, FL, might be a bit of a drive to Texas

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Here is another reason to come to Texas
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/4704922761.html

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I actually found a local forum member on craigslist today with the bed I need, Ill get some pics once i do the swap this weekend

Re: Stepside bed replacement
 

That is good news
Keep us updated and have fun.

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looking forward to the progress

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Good to see another Central Florida member on here. I believe I have seen that truck in person before.