Help identify model years for stepside bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

javelinmania · 10-05-2014, 02:05 PM

I have a 1970 C10 with a Stepside Bed. The bed is not original to the truck. Therefore, I am trying to identify the model years that it came from so that I can get the correct parts to fix the bed - such as a new floor and supports.

Livrat · 10-05-2014, 02:23 PM

I do believe that is a mid 50's to mid 80's Dodge box..
http://www.440magnum.com/mopars/2010...ddickens_2.jpg

javelinmania · 10-05-2014, 05:12 PM

After looking at Dodge websites, I believe it is a 1961 and up stepside. It is 54" wide which matches, has the middle hinge which came out in 61. The confusion is in the length. Most web sites say it is 76" long (inside measurement). I measure 78" and have found a web site that makes wood kits that say 78". SO, now I need to figure out if I have a stock Dodge bed or a modified bed. This truck started out as a long bed and the frame was shortened. That must have been when the Dodge bed was put on. Who knows what else has been modified.

Kennuck · 10-05-2014, 07:44 PM

I would think you could find a nice 67-72 stepside bed in SC. The dodge box doesn't suit the truck imho.

javelinmania · 10-07-2014, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the responses. I think I will look for an original Chevy bed for my truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-07-2014, 08:24 AM

You never know... 60's and 70's Dodges are starting to get that "so ugly, they're cool" vibe going the past few years... that bed looks really nice, you may be able to sell it for more than you would pay for a good C10 bed. Sucks someone cut out a giant bowtie though... the tailgates are probably worth a good bit too.

**special-K** · 10-08-2014, 07:11 AM

Dodge Utiline. it would sell to a MOPAR-required truck guy.

10-05-2014, 02:05 PM	#1
javelinmania Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 127	Help identify model years for stepside bed I have a 1970 C10 with a Stepside Bed. The bed is not original to the truck. Therefore, I am trying to identify the model years that it came from so that I can get the correct parts to fix the bed - such as a new floor and supports. Attached Images

10-05-2014, 02:23 PM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Help identify model years for stepside bed I do believe that is a mid 50's to mid 80's Dodge box.. http://www.440magnum.com/mopars/2010...ddickens_2.jpg

10-05-2014, 05:12 PM	#3
javelinmania Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 127	Re: Help identify model years for stepside bed After looking at Dodge websites, I believe it is a 1961 and up stepside. It is 54" wide which matches, has the middle hinge which came out in 61. The confusion is in the length. Most web sites say it is 76" long (inside measurement). I measure 78" and have found a web site that makes wood kits that say 78". SO, now I need to figure out if I have a stock Dodge bed or a modified bed. This truck started out as a long bed and the frame was shortened. That must have been when the Dodge bed was put on. Who knows what else has been modified.

10-05-2014, 07:44 PM	#4
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Help identify model years for stepside bed I would think you could find a nice 67-72 stepside bed in SC. The dodge box doesn't suit the truck imho. __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

10-07-2014, 07:49 AM	#5
javelinmania Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 127	Re: Help identify model years for stepside bed Thanks for the responses. I think I will look for an original Chevy bed for my truck.

10-07-2014, 08:24 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Help identify model years for stepside bed You never know... 60's and 70's Dodges are starting to get that "so ugly, they're cool" vibe going the past few years... that bed looks really nice, you may be able to sell it for more than you would pay for a good C10 bed. Sucks someone cut out a giant bowtie though... the tailgates are probably worth a good bit too. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-08-2014, 07:11 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Help identify model years for stepside bed Dodge Utiline. it would sell to a MOPAR-required truck guy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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