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stepside71 · 02-15-2004, 02:14 AM

oldschool dude ! personally I hate to see an old truck ruined by a late model bed. but that is JMO

FirstGen · 02-15-2004, 02:44 AM

I'd like to see someone fix the wheel well openings on a new bed. I think it would look really nice if you did that. Otherwise the old beds rock!

Stepsides 4Ever · 02-15-2004, 04:18 AM

My nick says it all...

beamers69 · 02-15-2004, 08:05 AM

We're starting to lean heavy towards going back to stock. I
walked around in the rain yesterday contemplating my situation.
Brother-in-law sez stay with stock also. A couple of years ago
when I was working on stock bed my painter neighbor started
talking me into late model bed. I checkd a couple of junk yards
around here and they ran anywheres from 800 - 1000 bucks.
That pretty much had me leaning towards stock. Then when
my son totaled his truck we put his bed on mine and I've had
a lot of people tell me that they like it better with the new style
bed. The way its looking now is I might have to put stock bed
back on. Might try and sell the new bed and see what happens
I really don't want to try and make wheel wells match, adjust
lines etc. Thanks for all the input. Just what I needed.When I
finally decide and get it put back together I'll post new pics.
Don

**CPNE** · 02-15-2004, 10:12 AM

Keep the original bed and side mount

hobby67stepside · 02-15-2004, 03:23 PM

Fixing the spare cutout isn't that hard, but it took me 2 fenders to do it. Or at least parts of 2.

FirstGen · 02-15-2004, 03:36 PM

Just buy a new fender, 300 plus shipping from LMC brand new. There's no bondo or welds here, not to mention the time involved in patching it:

beamers69 · 02-28-2004, 07:45 AM

Well I finally decided, looks like stock bed going back on. I was
cleaning shop last weekend and found stainless strips, lights,
etc. I had ordered from LMC a couple years ago. Do I procrastinate or what? Actually I got laid off from IBM right
after I ordered stuff then job hunted for about 4 months, ended
up working for State. Love all the holidays, pay aint that great
but I can live off it. Just have to curb my spending and save
up longer for my toys. When I finish bed will post new pics.
Thanks for all the input.

L8ter

Don

stllookn · 02-28-2004, 08:11 AM

STOCK...ROCKS!

**Palf70Step** · 02-28-2004, 08:41 AM

Be looking to see the end results there Don. You might get there before me.

ZOOMY · 02-29-2004, 02:25 AM

Use the original bed ! It's very difficult to find GOOD drivers side fenders without the cutout though. You can maybe find a rusty or partially trashed fender & cutout the upper corner CAREFULLY. Then cutout the spare tire fender corner EXACTLY as the patch part. Mig the 2 together to make a fender of your liking. I did that once & used a fiberglass template for marking the 2 fenders first. That way the cutout parts are exactly the same.

krue · 02-29-2004, 04:34 AM

Post a few "in progress" pics for us!

Glad to hear you saw the light on which bed to go with.

Bowtie67 · 02-29-2004, 08:55 AM

Like the stock better, not really crazy about the spare tire thing, think its throws looks way off.

longhorn70gmc · 02-29-2004, 05:24 PM

Stay ORIGINAL is what I say! Do what makes you happy.

sider68 · 03-01-2004, 06:34 PM

Definitely the late model bed if you plan on keeping it.If you sell it then go with the original as you can see some guys actually like that look.
The late model bed has a nicer usuable tailgate,plus you can get a fibreglass tonneau cover and box liner cheaper.

02-15-2004, 02:44 AM	#27
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	I'd like to see someone fix the wheel well openings on a new bed. I think it would look really nice if you did that. Otherwise the old beds rock! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

02-15-2004, 08:05 AM	#29
beamers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pearl, Mississippi Posts: 195	We're starting to lean heavy towards going back to stock. I walked around in the rain yesterday contemplating my situation. Brother-in-law sez stay with stock also. A couple of years ago when I was working on stock bed my painter neighbor started talking me into late model bed. I checkd a couple of junk yards around here and they ran anywheres from 800 - 1000 bucks. That pretty much had me leaning towards stock. Then when my son totaled his truck we put his bed on mine and I've had a lot of people tell me that they like it better with the new style bed. The way its looking now is I might have to put stock bed back on. Might try and sell the new bed and see what happens I really don't want to try and make wheel wells match, adjust lines etc. Thanks for all the input. Just what I needed.When I finally decide and get it put back together I'll post new pics. Don __________________ 69_67_92 C-10 Drivable/Under Construction 2002 Impala 1999 Toyota 4-runner

02-15-2004, 10:12 AM	#30
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Keep the original bed and side mount Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-15-2004, 03:36 PM	#32
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Just buy a new fender, 300 plus shipping from LMC brand new. There's no bondo or welds here, not to mention the time involved in patching it: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

02-28-2004, 07:45 AM	#33
beamers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pearl, Mississippi Posts: 195	Well I finally decided, looks like stock bed going back on. I was cleaning shop last weekend and found stainless strips, lights, etc. I had ordered from LMC a couple years ago. Do I procrastinate or what? Actually I got laid off from IBM right after I ordered stuff then job hunted for about 4 months, ended up working for State. Love all the holidays, pay aint that great but I can live off it. Just have to curb my spending and save up longer for my toys. When I finish bed will post new pics. Thanks for all the input. L8ter Don __________________ 69_67_92 C-10 Drivable/Under Construction 2002 Impala 1999 Toyota 4-runner

02-15-2004, 02:14 AM	#26
stepside71 Project Money Pit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 90	oldschool dude ! personally I hate to see an old truck ruined by a late model bed. but that is JMO

02-15-2004, 04:18 AM	#28
Stepsides 4Ever Stepsides Are Bedder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 238	My nick says it all...

02-15-2004, 03:23 PM	#31
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Fixing the spare cutout isn't that hard, but it took me 2 fenders to do it. Or at least parts of 2.

02-28-2004, 08:11 AM	#34
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	STOCK...ROCKS! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-28-2004, 08:41 AM	#35
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Be looking to see the end results there Don. You might get there before me. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-29-2004, 02:25 AM	#36
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	stay stock Use the original bed ! It's very difficult to find GOOD drivers side fenders without the cutout though. You can maybe find a rusty or partially trashed fender & cutout the upper corner CAREFULLY. Then cutout the spare tire fender corner EXACTLY as the patch part. Mig the 2 together to make a fender of your liking. I did that once & used a fiberglass template for marking the 2 fenders first. That way the cutout parts are exactly the same.

02-29-2004, 04:34 AM	#37
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Post a few "in progress" pics for us! Glad to hear you saw the light on which bed to go with. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-29-2004, 08:55 AM	#38
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Like the stock better, not really crazy about the spare tire thing, think its throws looks way off.

02-29-2004, 05:24 PM	#39
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Stay ORIGINAL is what I say! Do what makes you happy. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

03-01-2004, 06:34 PM	#40
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Definitely the late model bed if you plan on keeping it.If you sell it then go with the original as you can see some guys actually like that look. The late model bed has a nicer usuable tailgate,plus you can get a fibreglass tonneau cover and box liner cheaper.



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