Utility bed fitment? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

earl84 · 01-09-2021, 08:53 PM

There’s a Reading utility bed for sale near me, and I’m considering buying it for my ‘66 C20 long bed for use in my handyman business. Anyone have experience or knowledge to pass on if this will fit without crazy modifications?

LostMy65 · 01-09-2021, 11:46 PM

My 66 with a utility box did not have these:
.

.
They are the bed mounting brackets.
.I'm not sure if they'd be in the way for mounting a utility box.

Railroadman · 01-10-2021, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl84

There’s a Reading utility bed for sale near me, and I’m considering buying it for my ‘66 C20 long bed for use in my handyman business. Anyone have experience or knowledge to pass on if this will fit without crazy modifications?

Lots of these trucks were bought with utility bodies, it can't be rocket science to mount them. I don't know if the details varied from one manufacturer to another, but I have a Stahl body on mine and can take pics if it helps you. I have removed some of the bolts etc in preparation for lifting the body off, but there's still enough to give you the idea. But again maybe Readings were built differently.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-10-2021, 12:50 AM

If the utility bed has the wheel opening in the same location, it will probably be fairly easy to get it attached. You might have to make some brackets for it, but if you have a welder, that probably won't be too hard to do

earl84 · 01-11-2021, 10:41 AM

I’ve decided to go with a small cargo trailer instead. Thanks for your input, though.

LostMy65 · 01-11-2021, 04:22 PM

When I was a framing contractor I loved my service box. A place for everything and everything in its place.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-12-2021, 05:19 AM

Knapheide makes a nice service box that fits our trucks. https://www.knapheide.com/uncategori...-service-body/

LostMy65 · 01-12-2021, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Knapheide makes a nice service box that fits our trucks. https://www.knapheide.com/uncategori...-service-body/

I do like the look of our trucks with service bodies.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-12-2021, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I do like the look of our trucks with service bodies.

I do as well. Maybe one day I'll have a c20 or c30 with a utility bed as my tow pig/ old car rescue rig

Railroadman · 01-12-2021, 08:37 PM

Back when mine was on the road. Now being restored.

Name: img120.jpg
Views: 543
Size: 46.5 KB

LostMy65 · 01-12-2021, 08:44 PM

Nice!
Here's a thread with lots of pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=utility

01-09-2021, 08:53 PM	#1
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Utility bed fitment? There’s a Reading utility bed for sale near me, and I’m considering buying it for my ‘66 C20 long bed for use in my handyman business. Anyone have experience or knowledge to pass on if this will fit without crazy modifications?

01-09-2021, 11:46 PM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Utility bed fitment? My 66 with a utility box did not have these: . . They are the bed mounting brackets. .I'm not sure if they'd be in the way for mounting a utility box. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-10-2021, 12:50 AM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,483	Re: Utility bed fitment? If the utility bed has the wheel opening in the same location, it will probably be fairly easy to get it attached. You might have to make some brackets for it, but if you have a welder, that probably won't be too hard to do __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-11-2021, 10:41 AM	#5
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Utility bed fitment? I’ve decided to go with a small cargo trailer instead. Thanks for your input, though.

01-11-2021, 04:22 PM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Utility bed fitment? When I was a framing contractor I loved my service box. A place for everything and everything in its place. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-12-2021, 05:19 AM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Utility bed fitment? Knapheide makes a nice service box that fits our trucks. https://www.knapheide.com/uncategori...-service-body/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-12-2021, 08:37 PM	#10
Railroadman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 112	Re: Utility bed fitment? Back when mine was on the road. Now being restored.

01-12-2021, 08:44 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Utility bed fitment? Nice! Here's a thread with lots of pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=utility __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.