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62-One-Ton · 11-07-2012, 04:43 PM

So my truck dosen't have a bed on it, nor do I have one for it. Now the question is what bed to get? My vin codes out to a step side. I like the step sides but hate the way the fenders body lines don't match the cab at all. So maybe custom rear fenders or different yrar fenders? So maybe the awnser is a fleet side? What do you think?
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luvbowties · 11-07-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 62-One-Ton

So my truck dosen't have a bed on it, nor do I have one for it. Now the question is what bed to get? My vin codes out to a step side. I like the step sides but hate the way the fenders body lines don't match the cab at all. So maybe custom rear fenders or different yrar fenders? So maybe the awnser is a fleet side? What do you think?
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You asked which one: but not (1)do we prefer or (2)are you allowed to install or(3)whatever. Here is one answer: You MAY put any bed on it you wish, as your vin is in the cab--not on the bed, many which may have been changed since the trucks first left the factory, and just like original tires, you are allowed to change them.

62-One-Ton · 11-07-2012, 07:50 PM

Sorry I should have been more clear. Basically does keeping the truck "true" to the vin out weigh the personal preference to one bed style or the other. I do understand either bed can be installed on a frame. Hell I could put a Toyota Tacoma bed on my frame if I wanted to but thats just ridicilous.
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hopped up · 11-07-2012, 07:55 PM

I say put whichever bed you can find thats is good shape and at a good price. I love em both started off only liking fleetsides but now i really need a stepper to keep my fleetside company,
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gimmy 64 · 11-07-2012, 08:48 PM

stepsides are easier to find because anything frm 55 -66 are the same. you didn't say if it is short or long bed but i asume that it is probably short? good luck finding a good shortbed fleetside bed that you can buy for less than your whole truck is worth

62-One-Ton · 11-07-2012, 08:53 PM

Yes mine is a short bed. My friend is holding a fleetside for me if I decide to go that route. 300 with a tailgate. Its in near perfect shape. There not extremley hard to find locally, they pop up every so often on CL. And they can be found in "some old guys barns" in the foothills.
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LowGT · 11-07-2012, 10:52 PM

I've always preferred fleetsides.

61K10 · 11-08-2012, 01:44 PM

Hi Mike-----you will be pleased with the cruiser route (a change for you) not being a 4x4. plus you won't beat it up. If you have a near perfect s/fleet bed grab it. most are beat that i have found. looking forward to your build. working on my 61 little by little------have fun-----kimble

Leadfoot Lambert · 11-08-2012, 02:15 PM

If I could find a near mint short fleet bed for $300 I'd be all over it! I've been looking for 2 years for one locally and no luck.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-08-2012, 02:43 PM

Stepside

**WIDESIDE72** · 02-03-2013, 10:45 AM

None or the vin decoders I have seen indicate step vs fleet bed designation. Perhaps you can enlighten me. There is a code on the spid but I forget the details off the top of my head.
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62 Barnfind · 02-03-2013, 11:07 AM

Mine is a stepside and this is the second stepside I had. I think they were cheaper so that is why there are so many. If I had a choice I think I would go with the fleet side. I think it overall looks better and if you have a complete one for $300 I would do it!

McCoyAZ · 02-03-2013, 11:21 AM

Get an extra step side bed
Remove the fenders
Widen the bed about a foot or 18 inches
Remove 6 to 9 inches from each fender and re-attach them

You might have to tub the bed for wheel clearance.

LostMy65 · 02-04-2013, 08:33 PM

Buy both a fleetside and stepside bed for it.
Make a trailor out of one.
Now you can go either route anytime your taste changes.
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View Poll Results: What Bed Style?
Fleet side	15	41.67%
Step side	10	27.78%
What ever you prefer	6	16.67%
By the VIN	5	13.89%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

11-07-2012, 04:43 PM	#1
62-One-Ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 255	Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? So my truck dosen't have a bed on it, nor do I have one for it. Now the question is what bed to get? My vin codes out to a step side. I like the step sides but hate the way the fenders body lines don't match the cab at all. So maybe custom rear fenders or different yrar fenders? So maybe the awnser is a fleet side? What do you think? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Change of Plans: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513135 '62 C10 SWB '03 Express Van 5.3l Dead (parting out and using motor) '99 Silverado 4.8l 5 speed 4wd

11-07-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
62-One-Ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 255	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Sorry I should have been more clear. Basically does keeping the truck "true" to the vin out weigh the personal preference to one bed style or the other. I do understand either bed can be installed on a frame. Hell I could put a Toyota Tacoma bed on my frame if I wanted to but thats just ridicilous. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Change of Plans: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513135 '62 C10 SWB '03 Express Van 5.3l Dead (parting out and using motor) '99 Silverado 4.8l 5 speed 4wd

11-07-2012, 07:55 PM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? I say put whichever bed you can find thats is good shape and at a good price. I love em both started off only liking fleetsides but now i really need a stepper to keep my fleetside company, Posted via Mobile Device

11-07-2012, 08:48 PM	#5
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? stepsides are easier to find because anything frm 55 -66 are the same. you didn't say if it is short or long bed but i asume that it is probably short? good luck finding a good shortbed fleetside bed that you can buy for less than your whole truck is worth

11-07-2012, 08:53 PM	#6
62-One-Ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 255	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Yes mine is a short bed. My friend is holding a fleetside for me if I decide to go that route. 300 with a tailgate. Its in near perfect shape. There not extremley hard to find locally, they pop up every so often on CL. And they can be found in "some old guys barns" in the foothills. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Change of Plans: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513135 '62 C10 SWB '03 Express Van 5.3l Dead (parting out and using motor) '99 Silverado 4.8l 5 speed 4wd

11-07-2012, 10:52 PM	#7
LowGT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 95	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? I've always preferred fleetsides. __________________ 65 SWB BBW - 283, TH400

11-08-2012, 01:44 PM	#8
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Hi Mike-----you will be pleased with the cruiser route (a change for you) not being a 4x4. plus you won't beat it up. If you have a near perfect s/fleet bed grab it. most are beat that i have found. looking forward to your build. working on my 61 little by little------have fun-----kimble __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

11-08-2012, 02:15 PM	#9
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? If I could find a near mint short fleet bed for $300 I'd be all over it! I've been looking for 2 years for one locally and no luck. __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz

11-08-2012, 02:43 PM	#10
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Stepside __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

02-03-2013, 10:45 AM	#11
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? None or the vin decoders I have seen indicate step vs fleet bed designation. Perhaps you can enlighten me. There is a code on the spid but I forget the details off the top of my head. Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2013, 11:07 AM	#12
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salado, Tx Posts: 1,376	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Mine is a stepside and this is the second stepside I had. I think they were cheaper so that is why there are so many. If I had a choice I think I would go with the fleet side. I think it overall looks better and if you have a complete one for $300 I would do it! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

02-03-2013, 11:21 AM	#13
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Get an extra step side bed Remove the fenders Widen the bed about a foot or 18 inches Remove 6 to 9 inches from each fender and re-attach them You might have to tub the bed for wheel clearance. __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

02-04-2013, 08:33 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Step side, Fleet side, or by the vin? Buy both a fleetside and stepside bed for it. Make a trailor out of one. Now you can go either route anytime your taste changes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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