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05-06-2009, 09:16 AM
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Bed Rail ID??
Does anyone know the manufacturer or history of these bed rails. Many GM dealers installed them but I don't know if they are GM accessories/parts. I kind of like them but if they are not GM, I will likely remove them at some point.
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05-06-2009, 09:39 AM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
they might b later gm accessories they're pretty much the same rail as roof racks on station wagons in the 80's but longer
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05-06-2009, 10:25 AM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
I had an 84 shortie with rails. They had 4 mount pedestals, and were beefier in size. There may have been a couple of styles. I'll look in my options manuals for your style. I'm thinking they are not factory, or even dealer installed. I hope I'm wrong though, they look great on there. Call Jerry, he'll know.
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05-06-2009, 10:29 AM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
Here is a page from the accessories manual that shows bed rails but I have never seen any that look exactly like these.
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05-06-2009, 11:01 AM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
Those are the dealer installed bed rails. They are GM. I like the look on the truck also...
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05-06-2009, 06:13 PM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
How about that "man step"? Never seen one of those.
Dantip, your rails are sweet. A friend had those same rails many years ago.
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05-06-2009, 08:16 PM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
I've owned 2 trucks that had the tube style (like pictured in brochure). Both trucks were 1 owner, totally original trucks. I pulled both sets before I sold the trucks and still have both of them. I also have some more dealer literature about these rails. The only drawback - they were only available for lwb trucks. I was going to cut one set down to use on my 72 Super, but after running across the ad that states avaibility for 127" I may not. I'll post pics later if anyone is interested.
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05-06-2009, 03:37 PM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
Dan I have seen the casket rails twice like you have pictured from the sales brochure/accessories manual (not ones currently on the truck). I was under the impression that like vent shades they were available both from GM and aftermarket with no differentiated GM number on them- so no way to tell if original GM, I am also of the impression that those particular rails(woodgrained) are 73 up type and the round tube rails are the correct ones for our particular year models. Harold
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05-06-2009, 03:46 PM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
Thanks for the input Harold! Always good to hear your thoughts!
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05-06-2009, 05:47 PM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
Here is a close-up of the rear bed rail support. I really hope to learn who manufactured these and if they were installed back in '72. I have seen these on many trucks someone is going to know the story.
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05-07-2009, 12:17 AM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
I had those same exact rails on the '71 that I had in high school (early '80's) Wood grain and all, just like your pic.
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05-07-2009, 09:10 AM
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Re: Bed Rail ID??
Here's some more literature :
1) 71 GMC service bulletin (note custom made for 8 foot box) 2) 72 Chevy accessories guide 3) 70 Chevy brochure
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