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ale8oneboy · 11-18-2004, 07:02 PM

Everyone's been going on about how the rear wheel arches on the new model stepside bed's don't match. What do you think about this? It's an old article we found. Looks factory... Tailgate is interesting too.

72MARIO · 11-18-2004, 07:04 PM

Mexico Truck.

mikeoj · 11-18-2004, 07:25 PM

Kinda looks like an f**d bed!!

ale8oneboy · 11-18-2004, 07:32 PM

It does remind you of the old Broncos. Notice the absent backup lights.

cochran63 · 11-18-2004, 07:42 PM

Looks like a mix between a 67-72 and a 60-66 to me

purple gas · 11-19-2004, 12:16 AM

prototype perhaps?

**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2004, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

Mexico Truck.

We have a winner! I have seen similiar trucks running around Houston in the past. Notice the tailgate is 60-66 style. I have seen 73-87 trucks with the same tail lights too...

sdkid · 11-19-2004, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I have seen 73-87 trucks with the same tail lights too...

I lived near Tuscon AZ for almost a year. I saw a couple like that.

Hooter · 11-19-2004, 03:54 AM

hmm no side marker lights either, wonder if it was chevy truck ordered from the factory and the box is aftermarket

pat · 11-19-2004, 04:10 AM

it IS a mexico truck. Saw a few with that style bed when i went to Chihuahua a few years ago.

ale8oneboy · 11-19-2004, 10:08 AM

Depending on how many trucks were produced in Mexico, would you say these fenders are rare? Do they make repos?

Still trying to find pictures of the prototype/design pics.

jay6891 · 11-19-2004, 10:15 AM

Off topic but I have kin folk that bring down ale-8's down when they visit. Good stuff, they live in Mt. Sterling. Back on topic, looks like a ford bed to me. And most people don't notice the difference in wheel openings unless I show it to them on my truck here in Arkansas.

LT4XTREME · 11-19-2004, 11:12 AM

My 67 had that same spare tire mount inside the bed but on the drivers side. I don't remember seeing many of these and for some dumba$$ reason I think it went in the scrap pile with what was left of the bed. The mount was rusted at the floor but could have been fixed. Are these rare or are they more common than I think.

jamis · 11-19-2004, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jay6891

And most people don't notice the difference in wheel openings unless I show it to them on my truck here in Arkansas.

I would have to agree with that, even with some 67-72 owners I have had to point it out.

ale8oneboy · 11-19-2004, 12:46 PM

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Cool, Mt. Sterling is about 30 mins from where I go to college.

ale8oneboy · 11-22-2004, 05:37 PM

Oh btw. Forgot to mention. Did you all note the missing gas neck on the cab.

lofly'a · 11-22-2004, 06:42 PM

look's like a medley od leftover parts to me, a stepside taile gate, no gas neck, etc. looks like a stepside bed with fleet sides added on. i guess those never made it to LA. i've never seen one here anyway.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2004, 09:35 PM

That thing would look kool as hell dropped down to the ground with some flame's....

11-18-2004, 07:02 PM	#1
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	Classic "Square Wheel Arch" Fender Bed Everyone's been going on about how the rear wheel arches on the new model stepside bed's don't match. What do you think about this? It's an old article we found. Looks factory... Tailgate is interesting too. Attached Images __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

11-18-2004, 07:04 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Mexico Truck. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-18-2004, 07:25 PM	#3
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Kinda looks like an f**d bed!! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

11-18-2004, 07:32 PM	#4
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	It does remind you of the old Broncos. Notice the absent backup lights. __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

11-18-2004, 07:42 PM	#5
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	Looks like a mix between a 67-72 and a 60-66 to me __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

11-19-2004, 12:16 AM	#6
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	prototype perhaps?

11-19-2004, 03:54 AM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	hmm no side marker lights either, wonder if it was chevy truck ordered from the factory and the box is aftermarket __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-19-2004, 04:10 AM	#10
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	it IS a mexico truck. Saw a few with that style bed when i went to Chihuahua a few years ago. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

11-19-2004, 10:08 AM	#11
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	Depending on how many trucks were produced in Mexico, would you say these fenders are rare? Do they make repos? Still trying to find pictures of the prototype/design pics. __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

11-19-2004, 10:15 AM	#12
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Off topic but I have kin folk that bring down ale-8's down when they visit. Good stuff, they live in Mt. Sterling. Back on topic, looks like a ford bed to me. And most people don't notice the difference in wheel openings unless I show it to them on my truck here in Arkansas. __________________ 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.

11-19-2004, 11:12 AM	#13
LT4XTREME Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MINERAL WELLS WV Posts: 143	My 67 had that same spare tire mount inside the bed but on the drivers side. I don't remember seeing many of these and for some dumba$$ reason I think it went in the scrap pile with what was left of the bed. The mount was rusted at the floor but could have been fixed. Are these rare or are they more common than I think.

11-19-2004, 12:46 PM	#15
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	Ale-8-One is some good stuff guys. Btw if you like it and can't get it, Ale-8-One now ships 12oz 6 packs. Little costly. But it's worth it! http://www.ale8one.com Not sure how they ship it. If it's Fedex, I wouldn't fool with it. lol Cool, Mt. Sterling is about 30 mins from where I go to college. __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

11-22-2004, 05:37 PM	#16
ale8oneboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pike County, KY Posts: 89	Oh btw. Forgot to mention. Did you all note the missing gas neck on the cab. __________________ MEMBER OF THE BUCKET SEAT CLUB (REAL BUCKETS) "Color Me Gone" - Two Lanes of Blacktop

11-22-2004, 06:42 PM	#17
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	look's like a medley od leftover parts to me, a stepside taile gate, no gas neck, etc. looks like a stepside bed with fleet sides added on. i guess those never made it to LA. i've never seen one here anyway. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

11-22-2004, 09:35 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	That thing would look kool as hell dropped down to the ground with some flame's.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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