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sherry'schevy · 07-18-2011, 10:40 PM

I have a 1972 custom 10. My truck needs a new bed due to severe rust on the old one. I have saw some that have 1995 model step side beds which give them a custom look. I was curious if I could use one of these types of beds on my full size truck or would I have to modify the frame to do so?

**70cst** · 07-18-2011, 10:43 PM

Hey sherry'schevy ...

and

from Ohio. I don't think the frame needs to be modified if you want to use a later bed but I'll let others jump in to verify my thought.

sherry'schevy · 07-18-2011, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the reply. This truck was my dad's and I am wanting to fix it up but not sure how I want to do it yet.

**70cst** · 07-18-2011, 10:49 PM

Stay tuned...replies will be coming ...

mcmlxix · 07-19-2011, 02:47 AM

The thing with the bed swap ... you end up with round wheel well openings in the front and square in the back...

R.L. · 07-19-2011, 06:42 AM

Thats been done quite a bit and I wouldn't think there would be a problem with the frame you probably need to re drill some holes in the bed to mount it; google up that combination and look in images and see if you like it.

**70cst** · 07-19-2011, 07:47 AM

Related threads with pics ...

Late model beds on our trucks... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=21980

Late model bed install
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454407

Pro or con Late model step side bed
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329626

Re: Can I see some late model bed pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282554

Rob H. · 07-19-2011, 09:07 AM

sherry'schevy, Welcome, got pics? Good luck with it!

had to look where Manchester is

sherry'schevy · 07-19-2011, 12:02 PM

Here are a few pics of my truck as it is right now. I haven't gotten started on restoration yet. All the primer is some things my dad had done to it before he passed away. This truck is not got alot of value but it means the world to me and I would love to see it restored. I hope my pic work for you, I am new at this sight and not too familar with how it works yet.

Rob H. · 07-19-2011, 12:47 PM

Looks about like I expected, definately a Kentucky truck. Your's is a long bed, late model bed won't look right at all IMO, I'm sure you can find a 67-72 long bed that's better than your's, I know there's some guys down around Somerset that have parts listed on CL. I know where one or two are up here that might be bought, I'd have to check but I'm about 2 and half hours North of you. You might check on the for sale section here on the site and find one close to you. Good luck with your truck, and I can understand you wanting to fix it since it was your Dad's.

yuccales · 07-19-2011, 02:09 PM

Just me, but I don't think a newer bed would look that great. The truck looks like a great project. Just start fixin' it up one part at a time.

07-18-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
sherry'schevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester,Ky. Posts: 3	Truck Beds I have a 1972 custom 10. My truck needs a new bed due to severe rust on the old one. I have saw some that have 1995 model step side beds which give them a custom look. I was curious if I could use one of these types of beds on my full size truck or would I have to modify the frame to do so?

07-18-2011, 10:43 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Truck Beds Hey sherry'schevy ... and from Ohio. I don't think the frame needs to be modified if you want to use a later bed but I'll let others jump in to verify my thought. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-18-2011, 10:47 PM	#3
sherry'schevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester,Ky. Posts: 3	Re: Truck Beds Thanks for the reply. This truck was my dad's and I am wanting to fix it up but not sure how I want to do it yet.

07-18-2011, 10:49 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Truck Beds Stay tuned...replies will be coming ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-19-2011, 02:47 AM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Truck Beds The thing with the bed swap ... you end up with round wheel well openings in the front and square in the back... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

07-19-2011, 06:42 AM	#6
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Truck Beds Thats been done quite a bit and I wouldn't think there would be a problem with the frame you probably need to re drill some holes in the bed to mount it; google up that combination and look in images and see if you like it.

07-19-2011, 07:47 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Truck Beds Related threads with pics ... Late model beds on our trucks... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=21980 Late model bed install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454407 Pro or con Late model step side bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329626 Re: Can I see some late model bed pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282554 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-19-2011, 09:07 AM	#8
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Truck Beds sherry'schevy, Welcome, got pics? Good luck with it! had to look where Manchester is __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-19-2011, 12:02 PM	#9
sherry'schevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manchester,Ky. Posts: 3	Re: Truck Beds Here are a few pics of my truck as it is right now. I haven't gotten started on restoration yet. All the primer is some things my dad had done to it before he passed away. This truck is not got alot of value but it means the world to me and I would love to see it restored. I hope my pic work for you, I am new at this sight and not too familar with how it works yet. Attached Images

07-19-2011, 12:47 PM	#10
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Truck Beds Looks about like I expected, definately a Kentucky truck. Your's is a long bed, late model bed won't look right at all IMO, I'm sure you can find a 67-72 long bed that's better than your's, I know there's some guys down around Somerset that have parts listed on CL. I know where one or two are up here that might be bought, I'd have to check but I'm about 2 and half hours North of you. You might check on the for sale section here on the site and find one close to you. Good luck with your truck, and I can understand you wanting to fix it since it was your Dad's. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-19-2011, 02:09 PM	#11
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,652	Re: Truck Beds Just me, but I don't think a newer bed would look that great. The truck looks like a great project. Just start fixin' it up one part at a time.



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