Stepside bed to fleetside bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ThatOneBlue67 · 01-14-2007, 03:46 AM

Hiya everybody. Just curious, if I were to put a swb fleetside bed on a truck that was originally a swb stepside bed, do the holes all still line up? I would think so, but what's the harm in asking?

My 67 is in the side yard right now (redneck in an upscale housing development) and I found a cheap fleetside. These trucks look SUPER clean with a fleetside bed.

She's not in action right now because I am (will) put in a 700R4 transmission and am just kind of taking my time.

Anyway, thanks.

krue · 01-14-2007, 08:45 AM

Yeah you should have no issues putting the bed on, just get all the cross sills for the fleetside bed.

**Palf70Step** · 01-14-2007, 09:27 AM

Don't forget the rear wiring harness is different between the two beds also. Other than that, piece of cake.. I know, I am doing it.

TruckinDaddy · 01-14-2007, 10:52 AM

I did it with a longbed that was still complete, including rear wiring harness and tailgate. Just took 3 extra guys to lift the bed, 8 bolts/washers/nuts and about 15 minutes to get it lined up and bolted down.

01-14-2007, 03:46 AM	#1
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Stepside bed to fleetside bed Hiya everybody. Just curious, if I were to put a swb fleetside bed on a truck that was originally a swb stepside bed, do the holes all still line up? I would think so, but what's the harm in asking? My 67 is in the side yard right now (redneck in an upscale housing development) and I found a cheap fleetside. These trucks look SUPER clean with a fleetside bed. She's not in action right now because I am (will) put in a 700R4 transmission and am just kind of taking my time. Anyway, thanks. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

01-14-2007, 08:45 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Stepside bed to fleetside bed Yeah you should have no issues putting the bed on, just get all the cross sills for the fleetside bed. __________________ "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"

01-14-2007, 09:27 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Stepside bed to fleetside bed Don't forget the rear wiring harness is different between the two beds also. Other than that, piece of cake.. I know, I am doing it. __________________ 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!

01-14-2007, 10:52 AM	#4
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Stepside bed to fleetside bed I did it with a longbed that was still complete, including rear wiring harness and tailgate. Just took 3 extra guys to lift the bed, 8 bolts/washers/nuts and about 15 minutes to get it lined up and bolted down. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

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