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SB406 · 06-28-2006, 03:00 PM

I am looking for bed rail & tailgate protectors (caps) for my 71 GMC Shortbox Fleetside. I can't find anyplace that lists trucks this old. Are there later years that will fit? I'm looking for either stainless or Aluminum diamond plate and prefer a full tailgate protector (although just the top strip would work)

Somebody must have done this????? Right????

-Mike

SB406 · 07-05-2006, 10:40 AM

Nobody has put bed rail or tailgate protectors on their 67-72 GMC or Chevy???!!

glock35ipsc · 07-05-2006, 11:01 AM

I got some for my Dad's 72 at a van conversion place I used to work for, www.vanworks.com. I know just about any truck and van accessory shop sells them. LMC has them too.

70c10 · 07-05-2006, 05:12 PM

My dad got the smooth stainless for his longbed from LMC. They are the only place that I know of that sells these for 67-72's. He got all 4 pieces as seen in this crappy pic. My truck has the tailgate protector made by Putco. It was on the truck when I bought it.

glock35ipsc · 07-05-2006, 05:45 PM

Every truck accessory and 4x4 shop around here can order then. There are at least three manufacturers that I can remember the make/market them. Try your local 4x4 shop first before going mail order.

70c10 · 07-05-2006, 06:01 PM

glock35ipsc- I just got off the phone with vanworks and he said he would check to see if they could them after I told him your dad got his there. I have checked high and low and the only ones I can find are for 73' and up which are too wide. LMC is the only place I have found for 67-72 but they are a little pricey.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-05-2006, 06:03 PM

I picked up a SS tailgate protector from the Super Chevy Show
2 years ago, I had forgotten about it until this thread, I will try
and see tomorrow if it has any part #'s on it, I've never used it.

glock35ipsc · 07-05-2006, 06:25 PM

70c10, I sent you a PM!

70c10 · 07-05-2006, 06:43 PM

Thanks Bob, got it!

SB406 · 07-06-2006, 10:48 AM

I just ordered mine. Here's what my research found......
LMC is the ONLY place I could find side caps or the front cap.
The front cap is backordered and the tailgate protector is not available at this time from LMC!
Edit:The tailgate protector is available from AmericanClassic.com for $35 (P/N TGX-2).

I ordered the side caps from LMC for $140 (+$22.50 S+H) and the tailgate protector from AmericanClassic.com for $35 (+$32.00 S+H).
Edit:(FYI: Putco #51610P is for a stepside. Found that out the hard way)
I said screw it on the front protector. I'll check to see if is comes back into stock at LMC or try to find another source in the future.

Thanks for all the info guys.
-Mike

06-28-2006, 03:00 PM	#1
SB406 FORD is a 4 letter word. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 99	bed protectors I am looking for bed rail & tailgate protectors (caps) for my 71 GMC Shortbox Fleetside. I can't find anyplace that lists trucks this old. Are there later years that will fit? I'm looking for either stainless or Aluminum diamond plate and prefer a full tailgate protector (although just the top strip would work) Somebody must have done this????? Right???? -Mike __________________ '71 406 GMC Short Box Fleetside - Daily Driver '79 350 Chevy K-5 Blazer - On-going Project (Mudder)www.wnyoffroad.com '58 LT1 Chevy Short Box Step Side - Next Project

07-05-2006, 10:40 AM	#2
SB406 FORD is a 4 letter word. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 99	Re: bed protectors Nobody has put bed rail or tailgate protectors on their 67-72 GMC or Chevy???!! __________________ '71 406 GMC Short Box Fleetside - Daily Driver '79 350 Chevy K-5 Blazer - On-going Project (Mudder)www.wnyoffroad.com '58 LT1 Chevy Short Box Step Side - Next Project

07-05-2006, 11:01 AM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: bed protectors I got some for my Dad's 72 at a van conversion place I used to work for, www.vanworks.com. I know just about any truck and van accessory shop sells them. LMC has them too. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-05-2006, 05:12 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: bed protectors My dad got the smooth stainless for his longbed from LMC. They are the only place that I know of that sells these for 67-72's. He got all 4 pieces as seen in this crappy pic. My truck has the tailgate protector made by Putco. It was on the truck when I bought it. Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 07-05-2006 at 05:18 PM.

07-05-2006, 06:01 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: bed protectors glock35ipsc- I just got off the phone with vanworks and he said he would check to see if they could them after I told him your dad got his there. I have checked high and low and the only ones I can find are for 73' and up which are too wide. LMC is the only place I have found for 67-72 but they are a little pricey. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-05-2006, 05:45 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: bed protectors Every truck accessory and 4x4 shop around here can order then. There are at least three manufacturers that I can remember the make/market them. Try your local 4x4 shop first before going mail order. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-05-2006, 06:03 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: bed protectors I picked up a SS tailgate protector from the Super Chevy Show 2 years ago, I had forgotten about it until this thread, I will try and see tomorrow if it has any part #'s on it, I've never used it. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-05-2006, 06:25 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: bed protectors 70c10, I sent you a PM! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-05-2006, 06:43 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: bed protectors Thanks Bob, got it! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-06-2006, 10:48 AM	#10
SB406 FORD is a 4 letter word. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 99	Re: bed protectors I just ordered mine. Here's what my research found...... LMC is the ONLY place I could find side caps or the front cap. The front cap is backordered and the tailgate protector is not available at this time from LMC! Edit:The tailgate protector is available from AmericanClassic.com for $35 (P/N TGX-2). I ordered the side caps from LMC for $140 (+$22.50 S+H) and the tailgate protector from AmericanClassic.com for $35 (+$32.00 S+H). Edit:(FYI: Putco #51610P is for a stepside. Found that out the hard way) I said screw it on the front protector. I'll check to see if is comes back into stock at LMC or try to find another source in the future. Thanks for all the info guys. -Mike __________________ '71 406 GMC Short Box Fleetside - Daily Driver '79 350 Chevy K-5 Blazer - On-going Project (Mudder)www.wnyoffroad.com '58 LT1 Chevy Short Box Step Side - Next Project Last edited by SB406; 07-10-2006 at 02:22 PM.



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