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flashed · 10-20-2016, 12:42 PM

Does anyone sell a Short bed in a complete kit ?

71meangreenc10 · 10-20-2016, 12:47 PM

Southern Kentucky Classics did.

Smitty

flashed · 10-20-2016, 02:44 PM

I may have to call them as I could not find a complete kit on their website .

71meangreenc10 · 10-20-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I may have to call them as I could not find a complete kit on their website .

There website is fun to navigate. I would call them.

Smitty

*randy500* · 10-20-2016, 05:59 PM

GMCPauls does, I bought one a couple months ago, got it in about a week after I ordered it. Very happy with the service and the bed kit.

Nsanehotrodz · 10-20-2016, 07:01 PM

We have a complete bed it ! Give us a call tomorrow and we will get you set up ! Plus we are running a sale ! 865-761-0460

flashed · 10-20-2016, 08:53 PM

Nsane ,you were next on my list .

flashed · 10-21-2016, 10:25 PM

So far Southern Kentucky Classics is the best deal ,sorry Dewayne .

**GR8-68** · 10-22-2016, 05:21 AM

Is your old bed shot or just missing ?

Nsanehotrodz · 10-22-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

So far Southern Kentucky Classics is the best deal ,sorry Dewayne .

Just make sure your comparing apples to apples. We offer the most complete bed kit.

*randy500* · 10-22-2016, 12:17 PM

So what are the prices currently? I'm gonna buy another one in the next week or so, wood floor this time I think. I think I paid 2100 plus 400 shipping for the one I bought.

Nsanehotrodz · 10-22-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

So what are the prices currently? I'm gonna buy another one in the next week or so, wood floor this time I think. I think I paid 2100 plus 400 shipping for the one I bought.

Our wood bed kit for a 67-72 is $2204 + about $225 (could possibly be cheaper) for shipping to a residence . That includes everything but the wood.

Nsanehotrodz · 10-22-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nsanehotrodz

Our wood bed kit for a 67-72 is $2204 + about $225 (could possibly be cheaper) for shipping to a residence . That includes everything but the wood.

That comes with a lettered tailgate too!

flashed · 10-22-2016, 07:51 PM

I think she quoted me $2900 (Nsane) plus shipping for the bed w/ steel floor and SOKY was $2300 plus shipping and they said it included every part.
My bed is pretty bad ,take way too many hours to fix it properly .

**Elliot949** · 10-22-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nsanehotrodz

Our wood bed kit for a 67-72 is $2204 + about $225 (could possibly be cheaper) for shipping to a residence . That includes everything but the wood.

Who Manufactures your bed Nsane?... I am getting ready to get one for my grandson...

**Grumpy old man** · 10-22-2016, 09:21 PM

They are all auto metal direct / tri plus . I ordered a set of bedsides from carid.com this summer and they came from AMD in a Woodall stamped box with $99.00 shipping (the owner of Woodall also owns southern kentucky classics ) When I went to order another set from carid.com the price jumped from $349.46 a side to $478.00 so I called Woodall which led me to soky who offered me the sides at $439.00 each for Tri plus they're supposed competition at $160.00 each shipping ?

What it all boils down to is One factory in Taiwan , I mean really think about it how many factories would produce the same parts for a limited market on the other side of the earth ?

Until someone shows me distinct differences from 2 different manufacturing companies that's my story and I'm sticking to it .Goodmark, Key, Triplus ,Woodall . Someone prove they're different

A wholesale account at AMD is $7,000.00 to sell any of their body panels at 35% off list.

jeh · 10-22-2016, 09:28 PM

I got mine from Southern Kentucky Classics, very happy with the fit and overall quality. It came with all hardware even though I bought everything stainless for it.

Cooper Restorations · 10-23-2016, 02:23 PM

Check with us at www.cooperrestorations.com. We would be happy to give you a quote.

hugger6933 · 10-23-2016, 06:58 PM

Grump i thought it was $5k. I had thought off and on for the past couple years, I once had gotten the stuff together to be a dealer for a few places such as Metro Rubber and Right Stuff brake lines and the like. I always have something come up that changes my mind but you saying something about has really got me thinking again. The rebuilder thing seems to get harder each week and I do get more restoration inquires. Just the 7 I have to build and the few customers thing I could do might make it worth it.

**schwoch1** · 10-23-2016, 09:37 PM

I just ordered one from GMCPauls and it arrived this week. Everything looks good and it fit all together with a little persuasion here and there. It is a shame I need to cut up the floor to work in my application!!!

I will also add that the bed was shipped from Southern Kentucky Classics, which was the same price as GMCPauls. Apparently GMCPauls has Southern Kentucky Classics drop ship the bed kits for them!

Mike

**GMCPaul** · 10-24-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by schwoch1

I just ordered one from GMCPauls and it arrived this week. Everything looks good and it fit all together with a little persuasion here and there. It is a shame I need to cut up the floor to work in my application!!!

I will also add that the bed was shipped from Southern Kentucky Classics, which was the same price as GMCPauls. Apparently GMCPauls has Southern Kentucky Classics drop ship the bed kits for them!

Mike

No we get the bed kits from Woodall Industries not So. Ky. Classics, they ship there wholesale orders under there retail brand name to promote there retail business to there wholesale customers customer. In regards to previous remarks about bed side manufacturers. There are at least 2 possibly 3 Tri-Plus, & Apex we know of for sure. Tri-Plus make 67, & 68-72 SWB, & 68-72 LWB bed sides. Apex makes 67-72 Custom bed sides, ( no stake pockets or side marker openings 68-72 SWB bed sides, & 68-72 LWB bed sides. 1 manufacturer of floors Apex, multiple manufacturers of tailgates, front bed panels, rear wheel houses.
So it's just not 1 factory in Taiwan doing it all.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

**Grumpy old man** · 10-24-2016, 08:07 AM

So... Like I thought 1 manufacturer of STOCK style bed sides . Credit to GMC Paul's for putting that issue to rest . So find the best price with shipping and buy them . I can't say all but I'm assuming most are drop shipped to keep handling and shipping costs down , you may want to check with a few of your local body shops who order sheet metal parts almost daily . You just may be pleasantly surprised to be able to save on costs and shipping .

**GMCPaul** · 10-24-2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

So... Like I thought 1 manufacturer of STOCK style bed sides . Credit to GMC Paul's for putting that issue to rest . So find the best price with shipping and buy them .

No but almost right, at least 2 manufacturers of ( we don't order from some of the manufacturers making these parts that are known lesser quality and we've heard 1 has or is expanding in to the bed sides also )but we haven't confirmed this )

68-72 LWB, & 68-72 SWB bed sides Manufacturers APEX & TRI-PLUS

1 manufacturer of 67 bed sides SWB Manufacturer TRI-Plus

1 manufacturer of 67-72 Custom bed sides Manufacturer APEX

Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

**schwoch1** · 10-24-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCPaul

No we get the bed kits from Woodall Industries not So. Ky. Classics, they ship there wholesale orders under there retail brand name to promote there retail business to there wholesale customers customer.
Paul Jr @ GMCPauls

So, WoodAll industries in Southern Kentucky Classics than?
Just curious?

I am happy with the bed kit I was sold and the process was flawless ordering from GMCPauls. I will be ordering more in the near future! The worst part of the whole deal was the a$$hole UPS freight truck driver, but that is a different story!

Mike

**GMCPaul** · 10-24-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by schwoch1

So, WoodAll industries in Southern Kentucky Classics than?
Just curious?

I am happy with the bed kit I was sold and the process was flawless ordering from GMCPauls. I will be ordering more in the near future! The worst part of the whole deal was the a$$hole UPS freight truck driver, but that is a different story!

Mike

The owner of Woodall Industries also owns Southern Kentucky Classics.

10-20-2016, 12:42 PM	#1
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71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? Southern Kentucky Classics did. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-20-2016, 02:44 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? I may have to call them as I could not find a complete kit on their website .

10-20-2016, 05:59 PM	#5
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? GMCPauls does, I bought one a couple months ago, got it in about a week after I ordered it. Very happy with the service and the bed kit.

10-20-2016, 07:01 PM	#6
Nsanehotrodz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: White Pine, TN Posts: 1,261	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? We have a complete bed it ! Give us a call tomorrow and we will get you set up ! Plus we are running a sale ! 865-761-0460 __________________ www.nsanehotrodz.com customerservice@nsanehotrodz.com 865-761-0460 Tennessee's #1 HotRod Shop!

10-20-2016, 08:53 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? Nsane ,you were next on my list .

10-21-2016, 10:25 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? So far Southern Kentucky Classics is the best deal ,sorry Dewayne .

10-22-2016, 05:21 AM	#9
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? Is your old bed shot or just missing ? __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

10-22-2016, 12:17 PM	#11
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? So what are the prices currently? I'm gonna buy another one in the next week or so, wood floor this time I think. I think I paid 2100 plus 400 shipping for the one I bought. Last edited by randy500; 10-22-2016 at 12:18 PM. Reason: added price

10-22-2016, 07:51 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? I think she quoted me $2900 (Nsane) plus shipping for the bed w/ steel floor and SOKY was $2300 plus shipping and they said it included every part. My bed is pretty bad ,take way too many hours to fix it properly .

10-22-2016, 09:21 PM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? They are all auto metal direct / tri plus . I ordered a set of bedsides from carid.com this summer and they came from AMD in a Woodall stamped box with $99.00 shipping (the owner of Woodall also owns southern kentucky classics ) When I went to order another set from carid.com the price jumped from $349.46 a side to $478.00 so I called Woodall which led me to soky who offered me the sides at $439.00 each for Tri plus they're supposed competition at $160.00 each shipping ? What it all boils down to is One factory in Taiwan , I mean really think about it how many factories would produce the same parts for a limited market on the other side of the earth ? Until someone shows me distinct differences from 2 different manufacturing companies that's my story and I'm sticking to it .Goodmark, Key, Triplus ,Woodall . Someone prove they're different A wholesale account at AMD is $7,000.00 to sell any of their body panels at 35% off list. __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 10-22-2016 at 09:30 PM.

10-22-2016, 09:28 PM	#17
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? I got mine from Southern Kentucky Classics, very happy with the fit and overall quality. It came with all hardware even though I bought everything stainless for it. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

10-23-2016, 02:23 PM	#18
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 403	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? Check with us at www.cooperrestorations.com. We would be happy to give you a quote.

10-23-2016, 06:58 PM	#19
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? Grump i thought it was $5k. I had thought off and on for the past couple years, I once had gotten the stuff together to be a dealer for a few places such as Metro Rubber and Right Stuff brake lines and the like. I always have something come up that changes my mind but you saying something about has really got me thinking again. The rebuilder thing seems to get harder each week and I do get more restoration inquires. Just the 7 I have to build and the few customers thing I could do might make it worth it.

10-23-2016, 09:37 PM	#20
schwoch1 Local Detroit diesel nut! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 175	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? I just ordered one from GMCPauls and it arrived this week. Everything looks good and it fit all together with a little persuasion here and there. It is a shame I need to cut up the floor to work in my application!!! I will also add that the bed was shipped from Southern Kentucky Classics, which was the same price as GMCPauls. Apparently GMCPauls has Southern Kentucky Classics drop ship the bed kits for them! Mike __________________ Nothing cool anymore, I am old and boring....



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10-24-2016, 08:07 AM	#22
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Complete Fleetside Bed ? So... Like I thought 1 manufacturer of STOCK style bed sides . Credit to GMC Paul's for putting that issue to rest . So find the best price with shipping and buy them . I can't say all but I'm assuming most are drop shipped to keep handling and shipping costs down , you may want to check with a few of your local body shops who order sheet metal parts almost daily . You just may be pleasantly surprised to be able to save on costs and shipping . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 10-24-2016 at 08:18 AM.

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