|
|
|
04-22-2009, 11:29 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: motor city mi
Posts: 8
|
Bed interchange
Please help out a newbie with what is probably a common question. I am rebuilding a 68 short stepside 4x4 that has a completely rusted out bed. Will either the newer or older stepside beds interchange without welding, fabricating, etc. I don't mind drilling new mounting holes or redoing wiring, but thats about it. I have a chance to get a nice bed from a 65 and would like to know what I may be up against. Thanks in advance!
|
|
|
|
04-22-2009, 12:00 PM
|
#2 |
|
MOVE OVER
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Warrensburg, MO
Posts: 5,470
|
Re: Bed interchange
I've seen a lot of people put on the new stepside beds on the older trucks, I think they have fiberglass fenders on them. not sure of the years that work, probably 90s? they line up ok, different looking wheel wells, and not sure how hard to install, but its been done enough.. I would consider it myself if I was lucky enough to find a short bed 4x4!
__________________
No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi |
|
|
|
|
04-22-2009, 12:53 PM
|
#3 |
|
State of Confusion!
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,820
|
Re: Bed interchange
Here is what I did for mine initially.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833 Although iut deals with using a 73-87 bed, the stepside beds between 47 to 87 are the same except for a few miner changes. That thread should give you an idea of the tweaks for using one though.
__________________
Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
|
|
|
|
04-23-2009, 08:23 AM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: motor city mi
Posts: 8
|
Re: Bed interchange
Holy cow! Not exactly a bolt-on conversion. Thanks for the info and photos. Excellent resource for what I will be attempting!
|
|
|
|
|
04-23-2009, 09:22 AM
|
#5 |
|
MOVE OVER
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Warrensburg, MO
Posts: 5,470
|
Re: Bed interchange
I"ve seen some put on newer beds as well, I'll try to find some pics...
__________________
No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
