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Lippyp · 10-11-2008, 04:19 PM

Can anyone tell me if a '64 long fleetside bed is the same size as my 67 long fleet? The reason I'm asking is I may have found a camper top over here thats currently on a 64 and wonder if it would fit my truck. The shape of it looks like its from a later truck. Can't be that hard to add some side windows to it and maybe some flowery curtains!

Heres some pictures of it.

Lippyp · 10-12-2008, 01:53 PM

Anyone?

ChevLoRay · 10-12-2008, 02:44 PM

Phil, to be honest, you should measure the width of the topper and the length, then compare that to your truck bed.

I once owned a '65 LWB (mid-70s) and I bought a topper for it. The toppers of that era were not as wide (overall) as my truck bed, but it would work. I suspect that the same will apply in your case. Some of the later models (late 80's) had a forward slant to them to conform to the profile of the cabs.

I "THINK" it will work, but you should get a tape measure (what do you English call them) and take note of the dimensions of the topper and your bed, in comparison to the bed on which it is now resting.

NOTE: After looking at the pics you attached, my '65 was the same tan/white, but it had the aluminium trim down each side. It had a chrome front bumper, and I added the bright grille. It also had factory air conditioning (first year offered in the dash) and a V-8 (283). Other that that, it had no P/S or P/B. Still, it was a good truck.....and it currently (last I knew) was on the west coast.

Lippyp · 10-12-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I "THINK" it will work, but you should get a tape measure (what do you English call them)

A tape measure!

Thanks, its on a truck for sale on Ebay over here and I'm trying to persuade the guy to part with it seperately so if he agrees I'll get some measurements. It looks like it may be a later top anyway. Would still be easier to make it fit than build one from scratch which is my other option at the moment.

Lippyp · 11-02-2008, 11:31 AM

OK, now I'm looking in the opposite direction, I've found a DVOR Fibreglass hardtop that came from a late 70's chevy, on UK ebay very very cheap, its definitely an eight footer but again anyone know how much the bed sizes differed from a 67-72 to a 73 up truck? I didn't really want a 'glass top as it looks a bit to modern but needs must if I can't find an alumnium/steel one then this will have to do. On the plus side I guess at least it shouldn't leak anywhere. It needs some cleaning and tidying as its been sat on top of someones shed under a tree for years apparently and the wooden rail inside needs replacing.

The downside is it's in a place called Oban in the Scottish Highlands which is a 610 mile round trip to collect it.

10-11-2008, 04:19 PM	#1
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Bed size question Can anyone tell me if a '64 long fleetside bed is the same size as my 67 long fleet? The reason I'm asking is I may have found a camper top over here thats currently on a 64 and wonder if it would fit my truck. The shape of it looks like its from a later truck. Can't be that hard to add some side windows to it and maybe some flowery curtains! Heres some pictures of it. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-12-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Bed size question Anyone? __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-12-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Bed size question Phil, to be honest, you should measure the width of the topper and the length, then compare that to your truck bed. I once owned a '65 LWB (mid-70s) and I bought a topper for it. The toppers of that era were not as wide (overall) as my truck bed, but it would work. I suspect that the same will apply in your case. Some of the later models (late 80's) had a forward slant to them to conform to the profile of the cabs. I "THINK" it will work, but you should get a tape measure (what do you English call them) and take note of the dimensions of the topper and your bed, in comparison to the bed on which it is now resting. NOTE: After looking at the pics you attached, my '65 was the same tan/white, but it had the aluminium trim down each side. It had a chrome front bumper, and I added the bright grille. It also had factory air conditioning (first year offered in the dash) and a V-8 (283). Other that that, it had no P/S or P/B. Still, it was a good truck.....and it currently (last I knew) was on the west coast. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 10-12-2008 at 02:48 PM.

11-02-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Bed size question OK, now I'm looking in the opposite direction, I've found a DVOR Fibreglass hardtop that came from a late 70's chevy, on UK ebay very very cheap, its definitely an eight footer but again anyone know how much the bed sizes differed from a 67-72 to a 73 up truck? I didn't really want a 'glass top as it looks a bit to modern but needs must if I can't find an alumnium/steel one then this will have to do. On the plus side I guess at least it shouldn't leak anywhere. It needs some cleaning and tidying as its been sat on top of someones shed under a tree for years apparently and the wooden rail inside needs replacing. The downside is it's in a place called Oban in the Scottish Highlands which is a 610 mile round trip to collect it. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission Last edited by Lippyp; 11-02-2008 at 11:37 AM.



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