Can a late model stepside bed be used on a 64? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 02-11-2015, 01:30 AM

I'm thinking of picking up a 64 swb that has the original stepside bed on it now. It is in rough shape so the seller is including a newer bed circa 75-79 (I'm guessing). I would like to use the newer bed but install the original fenders & steps on it to keep the correct look. I'm guessing they are the same dimensions but obviously the holes would be in the wrong places.

Does anyone know if I can use the newer bed with the original fenders & steps?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks
Scott

TJ's Chevy · 02-11-2015, 12:51 PM

I know its been done before. Seen it. You know you could get reproduction long bed panels I believe, might be a little easier than trying to drill holes over hols already there.

luvbowties · 02-12-2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottH

I'm thinking of picking up a 64 swb that has the original stepside bed on it now. It is in rough shape so the seller is including a newer bed circa 75-79 (I'm guessing). I would like to use the newer bed but install the original fenders & steps on it to keep the correct look. I'm guessing they are the same dimensions but obviously the holes would be in the wrong places.

Does anyone know if I can use the newer bed with the original fenders & steps?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks
Scott

Tried Google?
Sam

stony66 · 02-19-2015, 10:04 PM

Scott,Mine had a 73-87 bed on it when i got it,the later bed is the same outside dimensions,but You will have about a 2 1/4 inch gap between step and bedside.The later bed also has a small lip in front of the wheel that will not let the fender sit flush with the side of the bed.I drove mine that way for about a year and a half,you can grind that lip off right where the fender goes if You want so it wont squeak.I bought a correct bed and put on mine.Hope this helps.

**ScottH** · 02-20-2015, 02:48 PM

Thanks appreciate everyones help. Doesn't look like I will be buying the truck after all. Went to see it & asked him his best price. Called seller the next day to tell him I would meet his price, but now he is waiting for other interested parties to see it, that was over a week ago. Not sure why someone would put a price on something then not accept it. I don't work that way, but guess others do.

spookylynx · 02-21-2015, 12:31 PM

anything is possible with time, welders and cutoff wheels

02-11-2015, 01:30 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Can a late model stepside bed be used on a 64? I'm thinking of picking up a 64 swb that has the original stepside bed on it now. It is in rough shape so the seller is including a newer bed circa 75-79 (I'm guessing). I would like to use the newer bed but install the original fenders & steps on it to keep the correct look. I'm guessing they are the same dimensions but obviously the holes would be in the wrong places. Does anyone know if I can use the newer bed with the original fenders & steps? Any info is appreciated. Thanks Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

02-11-2015, 12:51 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Can a late model stepside bed be used on a 64? I know its been done before. Seen it. You know you could get reproduction long bed panels I believe, might be a little easier than trying to drill holes over hols already there. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-19-2015, 10:04 PM	#4
stony66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: covington,ga. Posts: 24	Re: Can a late model stepside bed be used on a 64? Scott,Mine had a 73-87 bed on it when i got it,the later bed is the same outside dimensions,but You will have about a 2 1/4 inch gap between step and bedside.The later bed also has a small lip in front of the wheel that will not let the fender sit flush with the side of the bed.I drove mine that way for about a year and a half,you can grind that lip off right where the fender goes if You want so it wont squeak.I bought a correct bed and put on mine.Hope this helps.

02-20-2015, 02:48 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Can a late model stepside bed be used on a 64? Thanks appreciate everyones help. Doesn't look like I will be buying the truck after all. Went to see it & asked him his best price. Called seller the next day to tell him I would meet his price, but now he is waiting for other interested parties to see it, that was over a week ago. Not sure why someone would put a price on something then not accept it. I don't work that way, but guess others do. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

02-21-2015, 12:31 PM	#6
spookylynx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vail, Colorado Posts: 163	Re: Can a late model stepside bed be used on a 64? anything is possible with time, welders and cutoff wheels

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