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chevroletrestoguy · 02-08-2009, 10:53 PM

I see that the flanges are reproduced. I guess that the complete tubs aren't? This is for a 63 to 66. Thanks.

TimE · 02-08-2009, 11:25 PM

Nope. The original tubs are not reproduced. The only options are find/buy good used ones or repair your current tubs.

*LILRED66* · 02-10-2009, 10:55 PM

A company called Bowtie Bits (www.bowtiebits.com) sells fiberglass rear fleetside tubs, cast from the originals, that are factory correct (except they are fiberglass) for the '60-'66 Chevy fleetside beds. The underside is coated with a material to resist rock chips. I met the owner of Bowtie Bits in Wichita, KS at the Sunflower Swap Meet last Friday and he was telling me about them and showed them to me in their new catalog. I believe they went for $110.00 each, plus shipping.

The owner also told me the swb and lwb fleetside bedsides will be on the market within a year...I have heard this before, but he seemed pretty confident this was going to happen. I am interested to see the quality, fit and finish when they come out.

62 short step · 02-10-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

A company called Bowtie Bits (www.bowtiebits.com) sells fiberglass rear fleetside tubs, cast from the originals, that are factory correct (except they are fiberglass) for the '60-'66 Chevy fleetside beds. The underside is coated with a material to resist rock chips. I met the owner of Bowtie Bits in Wichita, KS at the Sunflower Swap Meet last Friday and he was telling me about them and showed them to me in their new catalog. I believe they went for $110.00 each, plus shipping.

The owner also told me the swb and lwb fleetside bedsides will be on the market within a year...I have heard this before, but he seemed pretty confident this was going to happen. I am interested to see the quality, fit and finish when they come out.

Not trying to hyjack this thread. But Tony, did he say they will be steel bedsides or fiberglass?

502tripower · 02-10-2009, 11:18 PM

Those tubs are easy to find in this area.

protrash64 · 02-10-2009, 11:27 PM

I have a feeling they arent going to sell too many for that price. I can find wheelwells in original steel here for reasonable prices.

They mite go well with those conversion kits for the 88-98 pickups.....

502tripower · 02-10-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

They mite go well with those conversion kits for the 88-98 pickups.....

collins10672 · 02-11-2009, 03:46 AM

i thought i saw them on classic parts about a week ago.i wen't back and looked just now.they have them listed at classic parts of america.they are called inner rear wheel tub for 60-66 part#14-412 listed at $74.95 each.i hope that i have been some help to you all.

Chevysdominate · 02-11-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

The owner also told me the swb and lwb fleetside bedsides will be on the market within a year...I have heard this before, but he seemed pretty confident this was going to happen. I am interested to see the quality, fit and finish when they come out.

The guys at bowtiebits said they have no time table for the bedsides, but they will be steel. Perfect timing for me if they do come out this year. I can always hope.

TimE · 02-11-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by collins10672

i thought i saw them on classic parts about a week ago.i wen't back and looked just now.they have them listed at classic parts of america.they are called inner rear wheel tub for 60-66 part#14-412 listed at $74.95 each.i hope that i have been some help to you all.

You are correct in stating that they sell these and they are listed as 60-66 but are actually for a 67-72. If I'm not mistaken, there is a note under the pic (or description) that states they are not exact but will work.

chevroletrestoguy · 02-11-2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm going to learn to weld. I got my bed disassembled, I'm kind of putting together a gameplan right now. I'll post some pics of it when I get them off the camera.

**Tim Christian** · 02-11-2009, 08:04 PM

Hey Guys, The new steel correct wheelhouses are out. They are going to run $100.00 a side.

collins10672 · 02-11-2009, 08:09 PM

sorry guy's.not trying to dispute your info,but what i'am talking about are the 60-66 inner wheel tubs.60-66 part#14-412 $74.95 each they have just come out,i'am not talking about the replacement type that are the 67-72 style which are part#14-413 and are$99.95 each.go to classic part's website and type in part# and you will see what i mean.they don't have pic yet,but are for the 60-66 exclusively.thanks.

TimE · 02-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Great info!! I didn't realize any new tubs had been released.

Sorry collins...

*LILRED66* · 02-11-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

Not trying to hyjack this thread. But Tony, did he say they will be steel bedsides or fiberglass?

He said "steel" swb and lwb fleetside bed panels...complete bed sides.

02-08-2009, 11:25 PM	#2
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: wheel tubs Nope. The original tubs are not reproduced. The only options are find/buy good used ones or repair your current tubs. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-10-2009, 10:55 PM	#3
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: wheel tubs A company called Bowtie Bits (www.bowtiebits.com) sells fiberglass rear fleetside tubs, cast from the originals, that are factory correct (except they are fiberglass) for the '60-'66 Chevy fleetside beds. The underside is coated with a material to resist rock chips. I met the owner of Bowtie Bits in Wichita, KS at the Sunflower Swap Meet last Friday and he was telling me about them and showed them to me in their new catalog. I believe they went for $110.00 each, plus shipping. The owner also told me the swb and lwb fleetside bedsides will be on the market within a year...I have heard this before, but he seemed pretty confident this was going to happen. I am interested to see the quality, fit and finish when they come out. Last edited by LILRED66; 02-10-2009 at 10:57 PM.

02-10-2009, 11:18 PM	#5
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: wheel tubs Those tubs are easy to find in this area. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-10-2009, 11:27 PM	#6
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: wheel tubs I have a feeling they arent going to sell too many for that price. I can find wheelwells in original steel here for reasonable prices. They mite go well with those conversion kits for the 88-98 pickups..... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-11-2009, 03:46 AM	#8
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: wheel tubs i thought i saw them on classic parts about a week ago.i wen't back and looked just now.they have them listed at classic parts of america.they are called inner rear wheel tub for 60-66 part#14-412 listed at $74.95 each.i hope that i have been some help to you all.

02-08-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	wheel tubs I see that the flanges are reproduced. I guess that the complete tubs aren't? This is for a 63 to 66. Thanks.

02-11-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: wheel tubs Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm going to learn to weld. I got my bed disassembled, I'm kind of putting together a gameplan right now. I'll post some pics of it when I get them off the camera.

02-11-2009, 08:04 PM	#12
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: wheel tubs Hey Guys, The new steel correct wheelhouses are out. They are going to run $100.00 a side.

02-11-2009, 08:09 PM	#13
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: wheel tubs sorry guy's.not trying to dispute your info,but what i'am talking about are the 60-66 inner wheel tubs.60-66 part#14-412 $74.95 each they have just come out,i'am not talking about the replacement type that are the 67-72 style which are part#14-413 and are$99.95 each.go to classic part's website and type in part# and you will see what i mean.they don't have pic yet,but are for the 60-66 exclusively.thanks.

02-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#14
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: wheel tubs Great info!! I didn't realize any new tubs had been released. Sorry collins... __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!



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