Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 02-23-2006, 11:25 AM

Just wondering if a 73 - 87 style stepside bed would work on a 67 - 72 swb frame without any mods.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

paintpyro · 02-23-2006, 11:38 AM

I believe the bed will, but the fenders definitely will not.

jsbgump · 02-23-2006, 12:35 PM

It will bolt up. The fenders are differnt and if you try to use the correct fender you have to fill and drill holes to make them work

krue · 02-23-2006, 01:54 PM

There's a thread in the FAQ on using 73+ bedsides that goes into everything you need to do.

**Palf70Step** · 02-23-2006, 02:00 PM

The two bolts on the very rear crossbrace will not line up. As others, mentioned, the fenders will be off. Your tires will look weird in the rear fenders. They can be used, but they do look strange unless you modify them.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833

**ScottH** · 02-23-2006, 03:52 PM

Thanks to all

02-23-2006, 11:25 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? Just wondering if a 73 - 87 style stepside bed would work on a 67 - 72 swb frame without any mods. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

02-23-2006, 11:38 AM	#2
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Re: Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? I believe the bed will, but the fenders definitely will not. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

02-23-2006, 12:35 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? It will bolt up. The fenders are differnt and if you try to use the correct fender you have to fill and drill holes to make them work __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-23-2006, 01:54 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? There's a thread in the FAQ on using 73+ bedsides that goes into everything you need to do. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-23-2006, 02:00 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? The two bolts on the very rear crossbrace will not line up. As others, mentioned, the fenders will be off. Your tires will look weird in the rear fenders. They can be used, but they do look strange unless you modify them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833 __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-23-2006 at 05:14 PM.

02-23-2006, 03:52 PM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Will a 73 stepside bed bolt up to a 67-72 frame? Thanks to all

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