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GALV77551 · 09-08-2005, 06:28 PM

does anyone make a aftermarket fleet side bed for a 58. and is the fleetside a short or long wheel base,or did they have both.

NDtruck · 09-08-2005, 08:27 PM

To the best of my knowledge there isn't currently an aftermarket maker of bedsides. I could be wrong though. I seem to remember hearing about a company that was making fleetsides but only for the short box.

Fleets came in both long & short lengths. I don't have my shop manual with me at present to double check lengths(it's at the old man's 40 miles away). I want to say the long bed measured around 96 inches. Not sure what the shorties measure.

You don't see to many longbox fleets being restored, they get passed up for either shorty fleets, or long step-side replacement beds.

Personally I like the idea of a long fleetside that is lowered a little. Would look pretty mean i think if it were done up right.

-MRLloyd
-'58 long fleetside, a long time in the making.

MAR-Ktech · 09-09-2005, 12:22 AM

I don't think anyone is making 58-9 fleet bedsides. We looked into it at one time but the economics aren't there. Yes, they came in long and short versions, 78" and 98" inside length.

Mar-Ktech

rico_bob · 09-09-2005, 12:35 AM

Galv77551, If you would be happy with "used" sides we can help you. PM me for details... rico_bob

09-08-2005, 06:28 PM	#1
GALV77551 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	Fleet Side Aftermarket? does anyone make a aftermarket fleet side bed for a 58. and is the fleetside a short or long wheel base,or did they have both.

09-09-2005, 12:22 AM	#3
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Fleet bed sides I don't think anyone is making 58-9 fleet bedsides. We looked into it at one time but the economics aren't there. Yes, they came in long and short versions, 78" and 98" inside length. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

09-09-2005, 12:35 AM	#4
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Galv77551, If you would be happy with "used" sides we can help you. PM me for details... rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

09-08-2005, 08:27 PM	#2
NDtruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota, USA Posts: 18	To the best of my knowledge there isn't currently an aftermarket maker of bedsides. I could be wrong though. I seem to remember hearing about a company that was making fleetsides but only for the short box. Fleets came in both long & short lengths. I don't have my shop manual with me at present to double check lengths(it's at the old man's 40 miles away). I want to say the long bed measured around 96 inches. Not sure what the shorties measure. You don't see to many longbox fleets being restored, they get passed up for either shorty fleets, or long step-side replacement beds. Personally I like the idea of a long fleetside that is lowered a little. Would look pretty mean i think if it were done up right. -MRLloyd -'58 long fleetside, a long time in the making.



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