Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gillnetter · 03-17-2014, 10:41 PM

I am considering doing a SWB conversion. Just wondering if Tri-Plus, Counterpart, Goodmark SWB bedsides are all made by the same company. If not what ones would you recommend. Original sheet metal is extremely hard to come by up here. Thanks for the input.
Wayne

**LockDoc** · 03-17-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gillnetter

I am considering doing a SWB conversion. Just wondering if Tri-Plus, Counterpart, Goodmark SWB bedsides are all made by the same company. If not what ones would you recommend. Original sheet metal is extremely hard to come by up here. Thanks for the input.
Wayne

Get the ones made by the Woodall Company. I'm pretty sure Southern Kentucky Classics and Classic Parts sell them but I would ask. There may be other vendors that sell them too.

LockDoc

Fldawg · 03-18-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Get the ones made by the Woodall Company. I'm pretty sure Southern Kentucky Classics and Classic Parts sell them but I would ask. There may be other vendors that sell them too.

LockDoc

i agree with lockdoc, i did alot of sheetmetal thumping before i bought mine and by far woodall was the best,i have heard alot of people would just by the bed floor from woodall and use other sides ,header and tailgate, i had some probelm with the taillight area on my fenders where the lights don't fit good in them

bodydropped68 · 03-18-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gillnetter

I am considering doing a SWB conversion. Just wondering if Tri-Plus, Counterpart, Goodmark SWB bedsides are all made by the same company. If not what ones would you recommend. Original sheet metal is extremely hard to come by up here. Thanks for the input.
Wayne

I have bedsides from OER they fit great and every bolt hole lined up without any issues

csfields · 03-18-2014, 10:41 AM

My bed was totally gone and purchased a complete new bed from Southern Kentucky Classics. It came with the entire bed, bolts, hardware and all. It fit together great. Check it out on my build below. The only things that I did not like or had to modify was the new handle (didn't fit, would not open, had to trim) and the rear steel splash shield holes had to me openend up a bit to get the holes aligned. Other than that very impressed with how it came out.

turp mcspray · 03-18-2014, 02:04 PM

I have seen and used Tri-Plus sides, and they are very nice!

19673ontree · 03-18-2014, 02:55 PM

I've got a new passenger side bedside box fell apart I think it was tri plus I've never installed it on anything but it looks good LOL I don't know why I got it ? And don't know what I'm gonna do with it LOL

67_C-30 · 03-18-2014, 07:20 PM

I have a Tri-Plus bedside on my truck, and it fits great. I think I read a while back that Tri-Plus makes all of them.

jeh · 03-18-2014, 07:27 PM

I just bought a complete bed from SoKy and it was Woodall brand, every fit nice. Only 4 or 5 bolt holes needed a little work. The finished results are in my build thread.

bbcmudtruck · 03-18-2014, 07:15 PM

I got new bed sides and tailgate from Top Banana. I got my front end from brothers. Everything looks great and is good quality steel. I haven't been able to put it all together yet, but the metal looks good. I'm pretty sure they are tri plus.

Gillnetter · 03-19-2014, 12:18 AM

Thanks guys, sounds like tri-plus and woodall are the way to go. As I am not quite ready to purchase I figured I should do my homework first.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-19-2014, 10:04 AM

There is only one manufacturer of the 68-72 short bed fleetside bedside. If you need a set let me know and I will put you on my sheetmetal list and order them in when I place my regular order. You can drive down to my shop and save yourself some shipping cost. WES

Gillnetter · 03-23-2014, 01:18 AM

Thanks for the info guys.Wes, I will let you know when I am ready.

03-17-2014, 10:41 PM	#1
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? I am considering doing a SWB conversion. Just wondering if Tri-Plus, Counterpart, Goodmark SWB bedsides are all made by the same company. If not what ones would you recommend. Original sheet metal is extremely hard to come by up here. Thanks for the input. Wayne __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

03-18-2014, 10:41 AM	#5
csfields Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky Posts: 322	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? My bed was totally gone and purchased a complete new bed from Southern Kentucky Classics. It came with the entire bed, bolts, hardware and all. It fit together great. Check it out on my build below. The only things that I did not like or had to modify was the new handle (didn't fit, would not open, had to trim) and the rear steel splash shield holes had to me openend up a bit to get the holes aligned. Other than that very impressed with how it came out. __________________ Thanks, Casey 71 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 PS, PB The Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584045 The Brake Upgrade http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695699

03-18-2014, 02:04 PM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? I have seen and used Tri-Plus sides, and they are very nice! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

03-18-2014, 02:55 PM	#7
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? I've got a new passenger side bedside box fell apart I think it was tri plus I've never installed it on anything but it looks good LOL I don't know why I got it ? And don't know what I'm gonna do with it LOL __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-18-2014, 07:20 PM	#8
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? I have a Tri-Plus bedside on my truck, and it fits great. I think I read a while back that Tri-Plus makes all of them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-18-2014, 07:27 PM	#9
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? I just bought a complete bed from SoKy and it was Woodall brand, every fit nice. Only 4 or 5 bolt holes needed a little work. The finished results are in my build thread. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-18-2014, 07:15 PM	#10
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? I got new bed sides and tailgate from Top Banana. I got my front end from brothers. Everything looks great and is good quality steel. I haven't been able to put it all together yet, but the metal looks good. I'm pretty sure they are tri plus.

03-19-2014, 12:18 AM	#11
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? Thanks guys, sounds like tri-plus and woodall are the way to go. As I am not quite ready to purchase I figured I should do my homework first. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

03-19-2014, 10:04 AM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? There is only one manufacturer of the 68-72 short bed fleetside bedside. If you need a set let me know and I will put you on my sheetmetal list and order them in when I place my regular order. You can drive down to my shop and save yourself some shipping cost. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-23-2014, 01:18 AM	#13
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Are all aftermarket SWB bedsides created equal? Thanks for the info guys.Wes, I will let you know when I am ready. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307



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