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low76swb · 01-14-2004, 01:47 AM

will a stepside bed fit on a short bed frame, if so is it fairly easy to convert?

apstguy · 01-14-2004, 01:52 AM

Yes. There is no difference in the frame of a fleetside short bed and a stepside.

ocbaud · 01-14-2004, 01:52 AM

yes, will fit fine. i believe there are only 8 carriage bolts holding the bed down. all you would have to do is unbolt it, and then rig up the new taillights with the old wiring the way it was on the stepside bed

you may also need to change the filler hose on the gastank.

Blue Beard · 01-14-2004, 10:19 AM

Is your old bed any good........?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-14-2004, 11:38 AM

im sure you can get a wiring harness that will just plug into the main line coming back from the cab

01-14-2004, 01:47 AM	#1
low76swb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eugene, oregon Posts: 15	will a stepside bed fit on a fleetside will a stepside bed fit on a short bed frame, if so is it fairly easy to convert?

01-14-2004, 01:52 AM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Yes. There is no difference in the frame of a fleetside short bed and a stepside. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-14-2004, 10:19 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Is your old bed any good........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-14-2004, 11:38 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	im sure you can get a wiring harness that will just plug into the main line coming back from the cab __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-14-2004, 01:52 AM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yes, will fit fine. i believe there are only 8 carriage bolts holding the bed down. all you would have to do is unbolt it, and then rig up the new taillights with the old wiring the way it was on the stepside bed you may also need to change the filler hose on the gastank.



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