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Ace_Boogz · 12-28-2011, 07:47 PM

I got a 69 C10 and the bed is all rotted out. A guy not too far from my house has two stepside beds in his yard for 73-86. Would the earlier models fenders bolt up to the newer bed sides? are the mounting holes the same? pretty much what i want to do if you cant tell already is get that bed and put the period correct fenders on it but i wasnt sure if this was possible? somebody please help me asap because the guy with the beds supposedly has somebody picking them up on sunday so if this can work then i need to act fast. thanks in advance.

dmwphoto · 12-28-2011, 07:49 PM

I do not beleive they will work as a dirct bolt up

Ace_Boogz · 12-28-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmwphoto

I do not beleive they will work as a dirct bolt up

what wont be a direct bolt up the actual bed itself or the fenders? LMC Truck's diagrams looks identical as far as the fender holes go. anybody else know?

socalkevin68 · 12-28-2011, 08:24 PM

i just bought a 69 truck and it has a 73 or 74 bed on it...the holes dont look like they all line up in bed bottom but its bolted on and looks decent i guess...

sameyrasmea72 · 12-28-2011, 08:29 PM

Over all the beds are the sme from 1954-1987, but I agree that 67-72 fenders wont bolt directly to a 73-87 bed.

mblackburnjr · 12-28-2011, 09:06 PM

Someone did this a few years back. Seems like there is an issue with steps also. Either had to add a filler or cut some off...

c1069 · 12-28-2011, 11:07 PM

blackburnjr you're right. I saw a thread in the built section and the man has used a 73-87 step bed did some fab work to make it will fit.

Ace_Boogz · 12-29-2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mblackburnjr

Someone did this a few years back. Seems like there is an issue with steps also. Either had to add a filler or cut some off...

did you see the thread on here? anyway you can help me find it?

Ace_Boogz · 12-29-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalkevin68

i just bought a 69 truck and it has a 73 or 74 bed on it...the holes dont look like they all line up in bed bottom but its bolted on and looks decent i guess...

that doesn't sound to assuring haha. do you mind posting a picture?

no moa · 12-29-2011, 09:12 AM

Hey Ace, by the pics, isn't your truck a Long Bed? I saw the pics in the other thread but its hard to tell? If its a short, it will fit, but the step fenders will not be right, you'll have to do some work. I tried this on mine. it looked like crap.

CC69Rat · 12-29-2011, 10:29 AM

The 73+ stepper fenders are squared off and the 67-72 front fenders are rounded off .. just something to consider.

Ace_Boogz · 12-29-2011, 12:43 PM

I understand the fenders are different that wasn't my concern though and the PO said it had a stepside on before which he then swapped for his other truck
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**john** · 12-29-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ace_Boogz

did you see the thread on here? anyway you can help me find it?

I think it was palf70step that did the later 70's bed and fender conversion. There was metelwork involved in the step area if I remember right. I couldn't find it through search.

68shortstep · 12-29-2011, 04:39 PM

I've got it saved in my favorites, but as I recall, a while back, something in the address line changed, & the older articles won't work with the addresses saved the way they were. I can't remember what little change in the address lines it takes to make the old links work correctly now.

If anybody can help me with getting the old link address right into the "new" format, then it'll work.

This was the "old" address as I saved it, but it won't work now:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833
...........................................

FIXED NOW !!!!!!!!!!!! link works.

If anybody cares:

In the (old) address there was a number in the address line after the php & the ? mark. Take that out, & the old link address now works.

MAR-Ktech · 12-29-2011, 05:42 PM

I never quite caught if your truck is a long bed or short, so follow the appropriate link to view our tech article on bedside interchangeability:

(long bed) http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_long_gm.html

(short bed) http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_gm.html

This should help answer your question. Best of luck with your build.

Ace_Boogz · 12-29-2011, 06:41 PM

thank you everybody i appreciate it!!

71swb4x4 · 12-29-2011, 06:51 PM

The bed in the pictures doesn't look bad, is it just the wood floor that is gone? If so it's fairly easy to put a new wood floor in.

Ace_Boogz · 01-01-2012, 08:57 PM

it doesnt have a wood floor and the floor is all rusted out the passenger side is pretty much all gone thats why i didnt include a picture and underneath the wheel wells is bad too. dont let the pictures deceive you

12-28-2011, 07:47 PM	#1
Ace_Boogz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Easton, MA Posts: 13	Somebody please help!! I got a 69 C10 and the bed is all rotted out. A guy not too far from my house has two stepside beds in his yard for 73-86. Would the earlier models fenders bolt up to the newer bed sides? are the mounting holes the same? pretty much what i want to do if you cant tell already is get that bed and put the period correct fenders on it but i wasnt sure if this was possible? somebody please help me asap because the guy with the beds supposedly has somebody picking them up on sunday so if this can work then i need to act fast. thanks in advance.

12-28-2011, 07:49 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Somebody please help!! I do not beleive they will work as a dirct bolt up

12-28-2011, 08:24 PM	#4
socalkevin68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ridgecrest, CA. Posts: 193	Re: Somebody please help!! i just bought a 69 truck and it has a 73 or 74 bed on it...the holes dont look like they all line up in bed bottom but its bolted on and looks decent i guess...

12-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Somebody please help!! Over all the beds are the sme from 1954-1987, but I agree that 67-72 fenders wont bolt directly to a 73-87 bed. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

12-28-2011, 09:06 PM	#6
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Re: Somebody please help!! Someone did this a few years back. Seems like there is an issue with steps also. Either had to add a filler or cut some off...

12-28-2011, 11:07 PM	#7
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: Somebody please help!! blackburnjr you're right. I saw a thread in the built section and the man has used a 73-87 step bed did some fab work to make it will fit. __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

12-29-2011, 09:12 AM	#10
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Somebody please help!! Hey Ace, by the pics, isn't your truck a Long Bed? I saw the pics in the other thread but its hard to tell? If its a short, it will fit, but the step fenders will not be right, you'll have to do some work. I tried this on mine. it looked like crap. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

12-29-2011, 10:29 AM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Somebody please help!! The 73+ stepper fenders are squared off and the 67-72 front fenders are rounded off .. just something to consider. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-29-2011, 12:43 PM	#12
Ace_Boogz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Easton, MA Posts: 13	Re: Somebody please help!! I understand the fenders are different that wasn't my concern though and the PO said it had a stepside on before which he then swapped for his other truck Posted via Mobile Device

12-29-2011, 04:39 PM	#14
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Somebody please help!! I've got it saved in my favorites, but as I recall, a while back, something in the address line changed, & the older articles won't work with the addresses saved the way they were. I can't remember what little change in the address lines it takes to make the old links work correctly now. If anybody can help me with getting the old link address right into the "new" format, then it'll work. This was the "old" address as I saved it, but it won't work now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833 ........................................... FIXED NOW !!!!!!!!!!!! link works. If anybody cares: In the (old) address there was a number in the address line after the php & the ? mark. Take that out, & the old link address now works. Last edited by 68shortstep; 12-29-2011 at 04:47 PM. Reason: fix link

12-29-2011, 05:42 PM	#15
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: Somebody please help!! I never quite caught if your truck is a long bed or short, so follow the appropriate link to view our tech article on bedside interchangeability: (long bed) http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_long_gm.html (short bed) http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_gm.html This should help answer your question. Best of luck with your build. __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

12-29-2011, 06:41 PM	#16
Ace_Boogz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Easton, MA Posts: 13	Re: Somebody please help!! thank you everybody i appreciate it!!

12-29-2011, 06:51 PM	#17
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Somebody please help!! The bed in the pictures doesn't look bad, is it just the wood floor that is gone? If so it's fairly easy to put a new wood floor in. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-01-2012, 08:57 PM	#18
Ace_Boogz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Easton, MA Posts: 13	Re: Somebody please help!! it doesnt have a wood floor and the floor is all rusted out the passenger side is pretty much all gone thats why i didnt include a picture and underneath the wheel wells is bad too. dont let the pictures deceive you

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