What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Southern C10 · 03-28-2010, 09:03 AM

I am at a cross roads here. I just got a truck and it needs a fleet bed. I have one but it has repop bedsides. I have searched for two days on here and not found anything to give me that "warm and fuzzy" feeling about using them. What are your experiences with them as far as quality, fit, how they hold up, comparison to origional (whats the thickness difference), origional tailgate fit, and so on.

Thanks for the help!! Oh ya, pics coming soon of the new ride.

Brian

mbgmike · 03-28-2010, 10:07 AM

Just for info we have had no complaints about the bedsides from anyone. Not like some parts. Here is a pic of a members truck who used TriPlus brand bedsides on a show truck and he had no complaints about the fit. He would have compained to if they did not

rob32472 · 03-28-2010, 01:07 PM

The only issue we ran into on "project cod fish" was that the rear rev. lights were extremely tight

Southern C10 · 03-28-2010, 05:23 PM

Thanks guys. Anyone else use repop sides?

**LEEVON** · 03-28-2010, 07:56 PM

I used a Goodmark swb bedside on my '71 right after they came out and it fit great, my bodyman was very impressed. Coming from a guy fitting panels all day I'd say they're good.

AusTx68 · 03-28-2010, 09:14 PM

I picked up my bedsides from ECE. Fit was good but nothing on my bed is original. It's a mix of new parts from Mar-K and ECE. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Cosmetically speaking, my only complaint is with the visible spot welds running along the inside edge that runs lengthwise along the top. I'm having the body smooth them out. Not sure if other brands have the same design.

AusTx68 · 03-29-2010, 11:56 AM

Got a call today from the body shop. They are complaining about the thin gauge of the bedsides (18 guauge). They are welding sheet metal over the side markers to complete the shaved look and are having trouble with warpage. 18 is pretty typical for aftermarket bedsides so I guess they'll have to make due.

jwn1975 · 03-29-2010, 05:53 PM

From a body man, ME, they are way thin, the tops of the box rails are all rippled and need a skim coat of mud and the tail lights and BU lights fit like crap. But for the price not too bad. A chisle and a hammer are the best fix for the tail light and BU light fitment. Bend to fit.
This has been on EVERY one

gcburdic · 03-30-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Southern C10

Thanks guys. Anyone else use repop sides?

I have a complete repop bed on my truck....my body guy said it surprisingly fit together well....I think they are thin gauge though, and as Southern C10 said the tail lights didn't fit all that great

03-28-2010, 09:03 AM	#1
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? I am at a cross roads here. I just got a truck and it needs a fleet bed. I have one but it has repop bedsides. I have searched for two days on here and not found anything to give me that "warm and fuzzy" feeling about using them. What are your experiences with them as far as quality, fit, how they hold up, comparison to origional (whats the thickness difference), origional tailgate fit, and so on. Thanks for the help!! Oh ya, pics coming soon of the new ride. Brian __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108 Last edited by Southern C10; 03-28-2010 at 12:13 PM.

03-28-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? Just for info we have had no complaints about the bedsides from anyone. Not like some parts. Here is a pic of a members truck who used TriPlus brand bedsides on a show truck and he had no complaints about the fit. He would have compained to if they did not Attached Images Last edited by mbgmike; 03-28-2010 at 10:08 AM.

03-28-2010, 01:07 PM	#3
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? The only issue we ran into on "project cod fish" was that the rear rev. lights were extremely tight

03-28-2010, 05:23 PM	#4
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? Thanks guys. Anyone else use repop sides? __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108

03-28-2010, 07:56 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? I used a Goodmark swb bedside on my '71 right after they came out and it fit great, my bodyman was very impressed. Coming from a guy fitting panels all day I'd say they're good. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-28-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? I picked up my bedsides from ECE. Fit was good but nothing on my bed is original. It's a mix of new parts from Mar-K and ECE. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Cosmetically speaking, my only complaint is with the visible spot welds running along the inside edge that runs lengthwise along the top. I'm having the body smooth them out. Not sure if other brands have the same design. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

03-29-2010, 11:56 AM	#7
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? Got a call today from the body shop. They are complaining about the thin gauge of the bedsides (18 guauge). They are welding sheet metal over the side markers to complete the shaved look and are having trouble with warpage. 18 is pretty typical for aftermarket bedsides so I guess they'll have to make due. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 03-29-2010 at 11:56 AM.

03-29-2010, 05:53 PM	#8
jwn1975 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Red Lodge Montana Posts: 240	Re: What problems if any with repop SWB bedsides?? From a body man, ME, they are way thin, the tops of the box rails are all rippled and need a skim coat of mud and the tail lights and BU lights fit like crap. But for the price not too bad. A chisle and a hammer are the best fix for the tail light and BU light fitment. Bend to fit. This has been on EVERY one



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