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04-17-2009, 07:27 AM
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Box lengths
I'm looking to change from a LWB fleetside to a LWB stepside. I have a 63. I was recently told that a 55-57 box is different in length compared to 58-66. Is this true ??
I'm aware that how it bolts to the frame is different (frame widths) so it's just the overall length I'm concerned about as i don't want to find after I've found a box that it is shorter. THX, Doug |
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04-17-2009, 09:08 AM
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Re: Box lengths
The '55-'66 swb stepside beds are the same length and '55-'66 lwb stepside beds are the same length, per my understanding of the manufacturer's literature.
You may try posting over on the '47-'59 forum, as well. Good luck with your project. |
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04-17-2009, 09:42 AM
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Re: Box lengths
Thanks for that reply.... I've just received an update that informed me that the box length is the same but what I have to look out for is that the wheelbase was different from the 55-57 to the 58-66 so the steps would be shorter and the fenders are in a different spot on the box.
Anyone else that can confirm this please chime in. THX, Doug |
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04-17-2009, 10:10 AM
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Re: Box lengths
I've got 49, 57, and 67 step side SWB beds..... I believe they are all the same length.
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04-17-2009, 10:18 AM
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Re: Box lengths
The steps are the same....I have mounted '57 steps and fender on my '67 bed..... no issues.
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04-17-2009, 04:22 PM
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Re: Box lengths
Oops! I didnt read that you meant LWB beds.... Don't have experience with those. Just have someone with a long bed step 60-66 measure for ya.....
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04-18-2009, 01:00 AM
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Re: Box lengths
In the mid to late 50's there was a 7' 6" stepside bed available. Didn't know that till I owned one.
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