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East End K5 · 10-08-2009, 08:48 PM

OK so my bed is hanging on by a few threads and have been looking around but most are too expensive or too shot. I have found a parts truck that is a 1972 with a solid bed. Would that bed look stupid with our body style? Probably could just use it until I find one that fits better. Need it for hauling stuff, so I guess I answered my own question. Will it bolt up?

**old Rusty C10** · 10-09-2009, 12:05 AM

It probably isnt a direct bolt up but im sure with some modding it will fit

Number21 · 10-09-2009, 05:09 AM

You're not allowed to do this unless you post pics.

East End K5 · 10-09-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number21

You're not allowed to do this unless you post pics.

oh, being that we haven't seen it, I will most definitely will

**N2TRUX** · 10-09-2009, 08:32 AM

It's going to look rather odd since the 67-72 have a round fender opening, and 73-87 are square.

The back of the frame is totally different, so it won't come close to being an easy swap.

East End K5 · 10-09-2009, 10:09 AM

Heres why...the bed is so rotted, shes swinging in the wind with the tailgate removed. I have a cargo strap sandwiching the gat together to keep it sturdy.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-09-2009, 10:15 AM

LOL geez from those pics one would think youre living in the rust belt lol not like me down the road in the big city lol

East End K5 · 10-09-2009, 10:23 AM

I hear ya, I literally can see and walk to the LI sound from my house...this was a plow truck, so its actually in good shape. When I found her the guy was wise enough to park her on a bed of sand next to a landfill....

East End K5 · 10-09-2009, 10:24 AM

ill just keep saving until i find a decent one...

willett · 10-09-2009, 02:08 PM

Flat deck!!!

Keith Seymore · 10-09-2009, 03:02 PM

Or....find a GMT400 style stepside bed.

I've seen a few 67-72's with that bed and they look like they were made for each other! The way the top of the fender on the box matches the cab back is sweet.

Plus - the 400 stepside fenders are SMC plastic, so no more rust.

K

East End K5 · 10-09-2009, 07:19 PM

Good idea Keith, there is a yard here on LI that has mostly newer trucks on it...I'll check it out. Thx! You! Your good you!

10-08-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Need a bed OK so my bed is hanging on by a few threads and have been looking around but most are too expensive or too shot. I have found a parts truck that is a 1972 with a solid bed. Would that bed look stupid with our body style? Probably could just use it until I find one that fits better. Need it for hauling stuff, so I guess I answered my own question. Will it bolt up? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

10-09-2009, 12:05 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Need a bed It probably isnt a direct bolt up but im sure with some modding it will fit __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-09-2009, 05:09 AM	#3
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: Need a bed You're not allowed to do this unless you post pics.

10-09-2009, 08:32 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Need a bed It's going to look rather odd since the 67-72 have a round fender opening, and 73-87 are square. The back of the frame is totally different, so it won't come close to being an easy swap. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-09-2009, 10:09 AM	#6
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Need a bed Heres why...the bed is so rotted, shes swinging in the wind with the tailgate removed. I have a cargo strap sandwiching the gat together to keep it sturdy. Attached Images __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

10-09-2009, 10:15 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Need a bed LOL geez from those pics one would think youre living in the rust belt lol not like me down the road in the big city lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#8
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Need a bed I hear ya, I literally can see and walk to the LI sound from my house...this was a plow truck, so its actually in good shape. When I found her the guy was wise enough to park her on a bed of sand next to a landfill.... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

10-09-2009, 10:24 AM	#9
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Need a bed ill just keep saving until i find a decent one... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

10-09-2009, 02:08 PM	#10
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Need a bed Flat deck!!! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

10-09-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Need a bed Or....find a GMT400 style stepside bed. I've seen a few 67-72's with that bed and they look like they were made for each other! The way the top of the fender on the box matches the cab back is sweet. Plus - the 400 stepside fenders are SMC plastic, so no more rust. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Need a bed Good idea Keith, there is a yard here on LI that has mostly newer trucks on it...I'll check it out. Thx! You! Your good you! __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

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