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srea76 · 02-07-2010, 11:54 PM

I hated my updated bed. Got rid of it and I am working on a 72 fleet side now.

**thelonerife** · 02-08-2010, 12:12 AM

I like the original beds myself. I don't think that the body lines on the new ones match or the wheel well openings. The only thing I don't like about the original bed is the lights and chains. I changed both on mine.

petey-pablo · 02-08-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by COACHMEASON

Save up for the fleetside...That is what your heart is set on and you will get your money back...

X2

72freak · 02-08-2010, 09:37 AM

In the words of Buford T. Justice.........."You can think about it....but dont do it!"

MESS-HALL · 02-08-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chas350

I would choose an original bed for sure, but this truck is sweet!

No offense to the guys with these beds. It just seems so out-of-place. Both the orange and the red truck are beautiful.......but something just ain't right.

jay6891 · 02-08-2010, 12:18 PM

Well I went with a newer bed because of economics. Newer ones can be had a lot cheaper than an original. With that being said, I am going to attempt to install original step fenders and step on my newer bed. I have all the parts. I feel that it would be easier and cheaper this route than to find an original, beat all the dents and rust out. It may look like a@@, but we wont know till someone tries. My 2 cents.

lovnthe70 · 02-08-2010, 01:21 PM

I really like the look of the period correct LWB stepsides......call me crazy but they just look really good to me, especially on the 4x4s.

lt704 · 02-09-2010, 07:38 PM

My 68 is almost identicle to "72chevpu" same color, same newer bed. It looks great, came that way from previous owner, gets a lot of compliments, however if i can find one i really would like to replace with correct year stepside.

johndawelder · 02-09-2010, 07:53 PM

I think the correct bed is the way to go.Just my opinion,but I think the newer beds on these trucks look ugly.They take away from the beauty these trucks came with.

71 lowrider · 02-10-2010, 12:07 PM

I have posted this on here before, but the 80's FORD stepside bed looks much better on our trucks than the late model chevy bed. The wheel openings are round,rather than squared off like the chevy beds.I dont have pics. but I have seen them and they look pretty decent.They might be a little harder to find in the junkyard than the gm beds.

crites_72 · 02-10-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 lowrider

I have posted this on here before, but the 80's FORD stepside bed looks much better on our trucks than the late model chevy bed. The wheel openings are round,rather than squared off like the chevy beds.I dont have pics. but I have seen them and they look pretty decent.They might be a little harder to find in the junkyard than the gm beds.

would like to see a pic. never thought about putting a ford bed on a chevy

bcdeutsch731 · 04-05-2010, 03:20 PM

I like the way mine looks with the late bed on it. It lines up and looks good. But it is also my truck so I'm not going to say it looks bad.

71meangreenc10 · 04-05-2010, 03:53 PM

Brother,
I think that truck looks sharp.......Did the holes line up or did you have to modify it?

There is a guy in Sierra Vista area of AZ that has a newer year than that, it looks pretty good. I met him at a couple of shows.

Smitty

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Originally Posted by bcdeutsch731

I like the way mine looks with the late bed on it. It lines up and looks good. But it is also my truck so I'm not going to say it looks bad.

jbristo67 · 04-05-2010, 04:03 PM

The one that came in it

long67 · 04-05-2010, 04:04 PM

Not to put anyone down that likes them , I just don't think the body lines match very well and the wheel arch and flare are totally different. I like the original style. Just my opinion

bcdeutsch731 · 04-05-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Brother,
I think that truck looks sharp.......Did the holes line up or did you have to modify it?

There is a guy in Sierra Vista area of AZ that has a newer year than that, it looks pretty good. I met him at a couple of shows.

Smitty

I had to make my own brakets out of 2" square stock to get the bed to match the body lines of the cab.

Gene · 04-05-2010, 04:06 PM

Original for sure, later beds are ok, but like an earlier poster said the wheel openings just dont match up.

OLEBEATER · 04-05-2010, 06:26 PM

Which looks best???? THE ONE THAT WAS MADE FOR IT!!!!!!

*67/72junkie* · 04-05-2010, 06:53 PM

Buy the 67 bed ,prime it and put a piece of treated plywood in it for the Time being and ride looking good.Save your money and buy the fleetside you want or build you one with goodmark sides.You can always sale the 67 stepper to a board member and recoup that money when the time comes.In my opinion the new model beds are ok but the only one I have seen that I really liked someone got 2 fiberglass 72 fenders , cut out the wheel arches and grafted them on the newer bed the way Big O described.It made 100% differance in making it look factory.

jojo · 04-05-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bcdeutsch731

I like the way mine looks with the late bed on it. It lines up and looks good. But it is also my truck so I'm not going to say it looks bad.

I wouldnot do it myself since I prefer the original beds, but if any of ya'll do it... At least make it look like this mans! thats cool.

bigsnookmaster · 04-05-2010, 07:29 PM

Original in my opinion.

hddavis · 04-05-2010, 08:15 PM

I Totally agree also. The original bed is the only one that belongs. good ol truck with new bed, looks goofy!!

02-07-2010, 11:54 PM	#26
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02-08-2010, 12:12 AM	#27
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I like the original beds myself. I don't think that the body lines on the new ones match or the wheel well openings. The only thing I don't like about the original bed is the lights and chains. I changed both on mine. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

02-08-2010, 09:37 AM	#29
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? In the words of Buford T. Justice.........."You can think about it....but dont do it!" __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

02-08-2010, 12:18 PM	#31
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Well I went with a newer bed because of economics. Newer ones can be had a lot cheaper than an original. With that being said, I am going to attempt to install original step fenders and step on my newer bed. I have all the parts. I feel that it would be easier and cheaper this route than to find an original, beat all the dents and rust out. It may look like a@@, but we wont know till someone tries. My 2 cents. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit. Last edited by jay6891; 02-08-2010 at 12:19 PM.

02-08-2010, 01:21 PM	#32
lovnthe70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I really like the look of the period correct LWB stepsides......call me crazy but they just look really good to me, especially on the 4x4s. __________________ 1970 GMC- 454 DONT GIVE ME NO JIBBA JABBA!!!

02-09-2010, 07:38 PM	#33
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? My 68 is almost identicle to "72chevpu" same color, same newer bed. It looks great, came that way from previous owner, gets a lot of compliments, however if i can find one i really would like to replace with correct year stepside.

02-09-2010, 07:53 PM	#34
johndawelder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loudon,TN Posts: 101	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I think the correct bed is the way to go.Just my opinion,but I think the newer beds on these trucks look ugly.They take away from the beauty these trucks came with.

02-10-2010, 12:07 PM	#35
71 lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: meadville pa. Posts: 37	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I have posted this on here before, but the 80's FORD stepside bed looks much better on our trucks than the late model chevy bed. The wheel openings are round,rather than squared off like the chevy beds.I dont have pics. but I have seen them and they look pretty decent.They might be a little harder to find in the junkyard than the gm beds.

04-05-2010, 03:20 PM	#37
bcdeutsch731 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 140	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I like the way mine looks with the late bed on it. It lines up and looks good. But it is also my truck so I'm not going to say it looks bad. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10, 2005 LLY Duramax, Wagler Competition built motor, Bullseye Power triple Turbo's, Rossler th400, Neal Chance Racing Converter, Danville Performance tunning. 8.3@168mph 1700+ HP

04-05-2010, 04:03 PM	#39
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? The one that came in it __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-05-2010, 04:04 PM	#40
long67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yakima,WA. Posts: 150	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Not to put anyone down that likes them , I just don't think the body lines match very well and the wheel arch and flare are totally different. I like the original style. Just my opinion __________________ Mark 67 c20 custom camper 55 Olds 2dr hardtop 96 mustang 11 dodge nitro

04-05-2010, 04:06 PM	#42
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Original for sure, later beds are ok, but like an earlier poster said the wheel openings just dont match up.

04-05-2010, 06:26 PM	#43
OLEBEATER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 295	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Which looks best???? THE ONE THAT WAS MADE FOR IT!!!!!!

04-05-2010, 06:53 PM	#44
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Buy the 67 bed ,prime it and put a piece of treated plywood in it for the Time being and ride looking good.Save your money and buy the fleetside you want or build you one with goodmark sides.You can always sale the 67 stepper to a board member and recoup that money when the time comes.In my opinion the new model beds are ok but the only one I have seen that I really liked someone got 2 fiberglass 72 fenders , cut out the wheel arches and grafted them on the newer bed the way Big O described.It made 100% differance in making it look factory.

04-05-2010, 07:29 PM	#46
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? Original in my opinion. Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside



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04-05-2010, 08:15 PM	#47
hddavis Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rogersville, MO Posts: 33	Re: Which stepside bed looks the best on our trucks? I Totally agree also. The original bed is the only one that belongs. good ol truck with new bed, looks goofy!!

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