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**DANTIP** · 05-06-2009, 09:16 AM

Does anyone know the manufacturer or history of these bed rails. Many GM dealers installed them but I don't know if they are GM accessories/parts. I kind of like them but if they are not GM, I will likely remove them at some point.

Thanks!

cdowns · 05-06-2009, 09:39 AM

they might b later gm accessories they're pretty much the same rail as roof racks on station wagons in the 80's but longer

70k52wd · 05-06-2009, 10:25 AM

I had an 84 shortie with rails. They had 4 mount pedestals, and were beefier in size. There may have been a couple of styles. I'll look in my options manuals for your style. I'm thinking they are not factory, or even dealer installed. I hope I'm wrong though, they look great on there. Call Jerry, he'll know.

**DANTIP** · 05-06-2009, 10:29 AM

Here is a page from the accessories manual that shows bed rails but I have never seen any that look exactly like these.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-06-2009, 11:01 AM

Those are the dealer installed bed rails. They are GM. I like the look on the truck also...

WES

71 super · 05-06-2009, 03:37 PM

Dan I have seen the casket rails twice like you have pictured from the sales brochure/accessories manual (not ones currently on the truck). I was under the impression that like vent shades they were available both from GM and aftermarket with no differentiated GM number on them- so no way to tell if original GM, I am also of the impression that those particular rails(woodgrained) are 73 up type and the round tube rails are the correct ones for our particular year models. Harold

**DANTIP** · 05-06-2009, 03:46 PM

Thanks for the input Harold! Always good to hear your thoughts!

Dan

**DANTIP** · 05-06-2009, 05:47 PM

Here is a close-up of the rear bed rail support. I really hope to learn who manufactured these and if they were installed back in '72. I have seen these on many trucks someone is going to know the story.

garryk · 05-06-2009, 06:13 PM

How about that "man step"? Never seen one of those.

Dantip, your rails are sweet. A friend had those same rails many years ago.

**JQ-72** · 05-06-2009, 08:16 PM

I've owned 2 trucks that had the tube style (like pictured in brochure). Both trucks were 1 owner, totally original trucks. I pulled both sets before I sold the trucks and still have both of them. I also have some more dealer literature about these rails. The only drawback - they were only available for lwb trucks. I was going to cut one set down to use on my 72 Super, but after running across the ad that states avaibility for 127" I may not. I'll post pics later if anyone is interested.

Joshua

**DANTIP** · 05-06-2009, 08:45 PM

I would really appreciate seeing some original documentation. Thanks Joshua!

ashx2 · 05-07-2009, 12:17 AM

I had those same exact rails on the '71 that I had in high school (early '80's) Wood grain and all, just like your pic.

Greg

**JQ-72** · 05-07-2009, 09:10 AM

Here's some more literature :
1) 71 GMC service bulletin (note custom made for 8 foot box)
2) 72 Chevy accessories guide
3) 70 Chevy brochure

05-06-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Bed Rail ID?? Does anyone know the manufacturer or history of these bed rails. Many GM dealers installed them but I don't know if they are GM accessories/parts. I kind of like them but if they are not GM, I will likely remove them at some point. Thanks! Attached Images

05-06-2009, 09:39 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bed Rail ID?? they might b later gm accessories they're pretty much the same rail as roof racks on station wagons in the 80's but longer __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-06-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Bed Rail ID?? I had an 84 shortie with rails. They had 4 mount pedestals, and were beefier in size. There may have been a couple of styles. I'll look in my options manuals for your style. I'm thinking they are not factory, or even dealer installed. I hope I'm wrong though, they look great on there. Call Jerry, he'll know.

05-06-2009, 10:29 AM	#4
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Bed Rail ID?? Here is a page from the accessories manual that shows bed rails but I have never seen any that look exactly like these. Attached Images

05-06-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
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05-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Bed Rail ID?? Dan I have seen the casket rails twice like you have pictured from the sales brochure/accessories manual (not ones currently on the truck). I was under the impression that like vent shades they were available both from GM and aftermarket with no differentiated GM number on them- so no way to tell if original GM, I am also of the impression that those particular rails(woodgrained) are 73 up type and the round tube rails are the correct ones for our particular year models. Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

05-06-2009, 03:46 PM	#7
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Bed Rail ID?? Thanks for the input Harold! Always good to hear your thoughts! Dan

05-06-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Bed Rail ID?? Here is a close-up of the rear bed rail support. I really hope to learn who manufactured these and if they were installed back in '72. I have seen these on many trucks someone is going to know the story. Attached Images

05-06-2009, 06:13 PM	#9
garryk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Harrisonville, MO Posts: 73	Re: Bed Rail ID?? How about that "man step"? Never seen one of those. Dantip, your rails are sweet. A friend had those same rails many years ago. __________________ Garry 1968 LWB C20 1969 Blazer 1972 Suburban 1989 Suburban (Beast)

05-06-2009, 08:16 PM	#10
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Re: Bed Rail ID?? I've owned 2 trucks that had the tube style (like pictured in brochure). Both trucks were 1 owner, totally original trucks. I pulled both sets before I sold the trucks and still have both of them. I also have some more dealer literature about these rails. The only drawback - they were only available for lwb trucks. I was going to cut one set down to use on my 72 Super, but after running across the ad that states avaibility for 127" I may not. I'll post pics later if anyone is interested. Joshua __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

05-06-2009, 08:45 PM	#11
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Bed Rail ID?? I would really appreciate seeing some original documentation. Thanks Joshua!

05-07-2009, 12:17 AM	#12
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: Bed Rail ID?? I had those same exact rails on the '71 that I had in high school (early '80's) Wood grain and all, just like your pic. Greg

05-07-2009, 09:10 AM	#13
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,625	Re: Bed Rail ID?? Here's some more literature : 1) 71 GMC service bulletin (note custom made for 8 foot box) 2) 72 Chevy accessories guide 3) 70 Chevy brochure Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior



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