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DC COBRA · 11-07-2009, 06:50 PM

Would like to get some experiences and opinions on the aftermarket bed kits. Looking at the one that soky sells. Is there others out there? What kind of quality and problems if any with them?
Thanks
DON

unclewatts · 11-08-2009, 03:04 AM

Welcome to the Board DC Cobra. Are you talking about the entire bed or wood kits? www.lmctruck.com sells both. Remember that most aftermarket parts places get their parts from the same suppliers and the sheetmetal parts are made overseas and are of dubious quality and fit. The problems range from arriving with dents and scratches to just plain not lining up. I think when you see the prices for an entire bed, you might want to consider getting an original one from a salvage yard or private party. I have seen beds come up on Ebay and Craig's List several times.

DC COBRA · 11-08-2009, 09:41 AM

Considering a whole bed kit. Have looked at a couple of original beds but lots of rust issues and quite a few dents. Bodyshops love to charge extra for this type of repair. Just thought there might be a good choice of an aftermarket assembly to start with (higher price) versus used bed with damage and repairs (higher and highest prices) for a finished product.
Thanks
DON

**LockDoc** · 11-08-2009, 09:54 PM

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I saw a complete after market bed at the Des Moines, IA swap meet and it looked pretty darn nice to me. I'm thinking about going that direction on one of my trucks. As unclewatts said, some of the parts can have issues so you need to try and find a dealer close enough that you can go look at the parts and pick them up to save shipping costs. It seems to me that the quality of the parts keep improving if you buy from established dealers. I would never buy parts from any dealer that is not knowledgeable about our trucks and what parts are good and what parts to avoid.

Just My 2¢ worth

LockDoc

11-07-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
DC COBRA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quinlan, TX Posts: 20	Aftermarket SWB bed kits Would like to get some experiences and opinions on the aftermarket bed kits. Looking at the one that soky sells. Is there others out there? What kind of quality and problems if any with them? Thanks DON

11-08-2009, 03:04 AM	#2
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Aftermarket SWB bed kits Welcome to the Board DC Cobra. Are you talking about the entire bed or wood kits? www.lmctruck.com sells both. Remember that most aftermarket parts places get their parts from the same suppliers and the sheetmetal parts are made overseas and are of dubious quality and fit. The problems range from arriving with dents and scratches to just plain not lining up. I think when you see the prices for an entire bed, you might want to consider getting an original one from a salvage yard or private party. I have seen beds come up on Ebay and Craig's List several times. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 11-08-2009 at 03:06 AM.

11-08-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
DC COBRA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quinlan, TX Posts: 20	Re: Aftermarket SWB bed kits Considering a whole bed kit. Have looked at a couple of original beds but lots of rust issues and quite a few dents. Bodyshops love to charge extra for this type of repair. Just thought there might be a good choice of an aftermarket assembly to start with (higher price) versus used bed with damage and repairs (higher and highest prices) for a finished product. Thanks DON

11-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,639	Re: Aftermarket SWB bed kits - I saw a complete after market bed at the Des Moines, IA swap meet and it looked pretty darn nice to me. I'm thinking about going that direction on one of my trucks. As unclewatts said, some of the parts can have issues so you need to try and find a dealer close enough that you can go look at the parts and pick them up to save shipping costs. It seems to me that the quality of the parts keep improving if you buy from established dealers. I would never buy parts from any dealer that is not knowledgeable about our trucks and what parts are good and what parts to avoid. Just My 2¢ worth LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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