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stingray72 · 10-22-2006, 05:04 PM

Welp.. in grand I didn't need to spend the money but did style.. I present to you some before and after...

Before:

After:

Better?? Looks jacked up in the back and the only reason I can think of why is the shortened frame isn't perfectly straight. I dunno. I'll live with this until I can do a frame swap

**Yukon Jack** · 10-22-2006, 05:09 PM

Definitely better IMO. Sharp!!!

bcanini · 10-22-2006, 05:20 PM

That looks like it should!!!! I have never liked newer beds on older trucks, just not my bag I guess, just my opinion though.

Looks great ( I wouldn't think it would be the frame) maybe that other bed was a little lower(wheelwell height?) anyway looks nice now!

Brian

ratrod67 · 10-22-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Definitely better IMO. Sharp!!!

X2

Olden Days · 10-22-2006, 05:28 PM

looks good. A new set of mounts would likely line things up again. I think the reason it looks jacked up to you is the rear cab mounts may be shot. Mine had settled like that also and new cab mounts picked the back of the cab up to line up again with the bed.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-22-2006, 05:51 PM

The fleet bed looks "At home" on there

*72CSTC5* · 10-22-2006, 06:06 PM

Fleet bed looks a lot better, what do you have hiding there in the garage in black?

bcanini · 10-22-2006, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Fleet bed looks a lot better, what do you have hiding there in the garage in black?

Good Eyes!!! what do you have hiding back there?!

Brian

krue · 10-22-2006, 06:15 PM

WAY better!

stingray72 · 10-23-2006, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Fleet bed looks a lot better, what do you have hiding there in the garage in black?

1972 Cheyenne. It's pops. He's owned it about as long as I've been alive (I'm 29)

67ChevyRedneck · 10-23-2006, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olden Days

looks good. A new set of mounts would likely line things up again. I think the reason it looks jacked up to you is the rear cab mounts may be shot. Mine had settled like that also and new cab mounts picked the back of the cab up to line up again with the bed.

I was thinking the same thing.

Looks great. Definately better than that stepside bed.

**BOSS** · 10-26-2006, 08:44 PM

Looks great sting

CPNEJR · 10-26-2006, 08:52 PM

looks a lot better with the fleetside on it

boogie67 · 10-26-2006, 09:21 PM

I like it looks better with the fleetside.I use to like how the new beds looked on our trucks but they just do'nt seem right now.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-26-2006, 09:24 PM

Looks way better.. So thats were you been..

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2006, 09:45 PM

Looks Good. I liked it both ways, but definitely like he fleetside better!

skchevota · 10-26-2006, 10:05 PM

It does look like the body mounts are shot. It looks wat better too..

10-22-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Long time no post. Truck update Welp.. in grand I didn't need to spend the money but did style.. I present to you some before and after... Before: After: Better?? Looks jacked up in the back and the only reason I can think of why is the shortened frame isn't perfectly straight. I dunno. I'll live with this until I can do a frame swap __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

10-22-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Long time no post. Truck update Definitely better IMO. Sharp!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-22-2006, 05:20 PM	#3
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: Long time no post. Truck update That looks like it should!!!! I have never liked newer beds on older trucks, just not my bag I guess, just my opinion though. Looks great ( I wouldn't think it would be the frame) maybe that other bed was a little lower(wheelwell height?) anyway looks nice now! Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

10-22-2006, 05:28 PM	#5
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: Long time no post. Truck update looks good. A new set of mounts would likely line things up again. I think the reason it looks jacked up to you is the rear cab mounts may be shot. Mine had settled like that also and new cab mounts picked the back of the cab up to line up again with the bed. Last edited by Olden Days; 10-22-2006 at 05:38 PM.

10-22-2006, 05:51 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Long time no post. Truck update The fleet bed looks "At home" on there __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-22-2006, 06:06 PM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Long time no post. Truck update Fleet bed looks a lot better, what do you have hiding there in the garage in black?

10-22-2006, 06:15 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Long time no post. Truck update WAY better! __________________ "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"

10-26-2006, 08:44 PM	#12
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: Long time no post. Truck update Looks great sting __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-26-2006, 08:52 PM	#13
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Long time no post. Truck update looks a lot better with the fleetside on it __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-26-2006, 09:21 PM	#14
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: Long time no post. Truck update I like it looks better with the fleetside.I use to like how the new beds looked on our trucks but they just do'nt seem right now. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

10-26-2006, 09:24 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Long time no post. Truck update Looks way better.. So thats were you been.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-26-2006, 09:45 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Long time no post. Truck update Looks Good. I liked it both ways, but definitely like he fleetside better! __________________ 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!

10-26-2006, 10:05 PM	#17
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Long time no post. Truck update It does look like the body mounts are shot. It looks wat better too.. Last edited by skchevota; 10-26-2006 at 10:06 PM. Reason: forgot



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