Opinions needed, cut or buy?

[68 SWB]

So I had to sell my daily driver since I have been out of work for about a year. I am going to start my 68 SWB project and one of the many things I need to get is a left bed side where it got hit in the rear. So since I have more time than money should I buy a decent long bed on CL for $100-200 and chop up a bed side of a long bed, or spend the $500+ for a aftermarket bed side?

[johndawelder]

I can relate to being out of work.I was out a yr & 2 weeks and just got called back 3 weeks ago.If it was me, I'd cut a long side up and save the extra money for sometin' else.Hell,it ain't like you don't have the time to monkey with it.Good luck to ya, John

[68 SWB]

Originally Posted by johndawelder

I can relate to being out of work.I was out a yr & 2 weeks and just got called back 3 weeks ago.If it was me, I'd cut a long side up and save the extra money for sometin' else.Hell,it ain't like you don't have the time to monkey with it.Good luck to ya, John

Good to hear you are back to work. I might go the route of chopping a long bed.

Where would be the best place to get a decent deal on a new bedside?

[epashhans]

Originally Posted by 68 SWB

Good to hear you are back to work. I might go the route of chopping a long bed.

Where would be the best place to get a decent deal on a new bedside?

I would watch craigslist for a used one if you are really tight on money...or put out a wanted...there is enough out there you should be able to find something for cheap...maybe even free! There might even be a board member around that could help you out. I know of some for a decent price but it would be a long trip for you!

[cdowns]

i think over half the cut jobs end up in the dumpster

[68C15]

other than at the rear where the side is welded to the floor it is all bolts. get a used one.

[68 SWB]

Originally Posted by epashhans

I would watch craigslist for a used one if you are really tight on money...or put out a wanted...there is enough out there you should be able to find something for cheap...maybe even free! There might even be a board member around that could help you out. I know of some for a decent price but it would be a long trip for you!

Honestly, if you had a line on a SWB bed or side it would be worth the trip.

Originally Posted by cdowns

i think over half the cut jobs end up in the dumpster

I am afraid of that, but I am thinking it is the better choice money wise.

Originally Posted by 68C15

other than at the rear where the side is welded to the floor it is all bolts. get a used one.

I would love find a used OEM bed side but I am sure it would be close to impossible to find one for around $200. Do you have a source for one?