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robert wright · 12-09-2004, 07:02 PM

While looking for a stepside bed for my 69 gmc, I found a good bed on an 87. Besides the steps and the fenders (which I'll replace), is there any other difference in the box? Length/mounting holes/fender bolt holes???

Longhorn Man · 12-09-2004, 08:40 PM

Welcome to the board from Central Ohio. Where you located at?

If you look in the FAQ, there should be a thread showing the steps to make a 73 - 87 bed work on a 67 - 72 truck.

krue · 12-09-2004, 08:44 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Palf70step did the mod, but the bed is now in my possession.

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2004, 09:03 PM

As Krue said, I did it. It's not to hard, especially if you weld better than what I do. Krue has to clean up a few of my learning welds, but it came out pretty good. I know it's a whole lot easier finding reasonably decent beds for the 73-87s in our area than a 67-72 bed.

Here is link to FAQ writeup on what it takes to change them over.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123833

67cst · 12-09-2004, 10:06 PM

i didnt do exactly what palf did but i used 60-66 box sides, welded them up and re drilled holes for my 67 fenders, turned out awesome

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-10-2004, 07:05 AM

On the newer beds-- are there any structural /fab issues with using the vintage running boards [or " stepside Bed Steps" as LMC calls them]?

robert wright · 12-14-2004, 01:36 PM

This website has just saved me a bunch of frustration. Thanks Bill for the great posting on converting the beds. I can now visualize the changeover, rather than futz around forever.

Located in Anchorage Alaska...yeah it's cold and dark. Have a 69 gmc shortbed stepside that's in pieces (latest project), a 70 chevy short/fleet that my mother-in-law gave to my son (was in storage in Flagstaff for 12 years....imagine my surprise when I opened up the storage vault to see a short/fleetside) which was his daily driver to school, and was voted best senior truck, and started this hobby by helping my friend restore his 72 longhorn with only 45k original miles on it. The 69 will be from the ground up, and is probably pretty ambitious for my ability, but I've got nothing but time to figure it out.

12-09-2004, 07:02 PM	#1
robert wright Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anch. Ak Posts: 50	stepside beds? While looking for a stepside bed for my 69 gmc, I found a good bed on an 87. Besides the steps and the fenders (which I'll replace), is there any other difference in the box? Length/mounting holes/fender bolt holes???

12-09-2004, 08:44 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Palf70step did the mod, but the bed is now in my possession. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-09-2004, 09:03 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,766	As Krue said, I did it. It's not to hard, especially if you weld better than what I do. Krue has to clean up a few of my learning welds, but it came out pretty good. I know it's a whole lot easier finding reasonably decent beds for the 73-87s in our area than a 67-72 bed. Here is link to FAQ writeup on what it takes to change them over. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123833 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-09-2004, 10:06 PM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i didnt do exactly what palf did but i used 60-66 box sides, welded them up and re drilled holes for my 67 fenders, turned out awesome __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-10-2004, 07:05 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,200	On the newer beds-- are there any structural /fab issues with using the vintage running boards [or " stepside Bed Steps" as LMC calls them]? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

12-09-2004, 08:40 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to the board from Central Ohio. Where you located at? If you look in the FAQ, there should be a thread showing the steps to make a 73 - 87 bed work on a 67 - 72 truck.

12-14-2004, 01:36 PM	#7
robert wright Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anch. Ak Posts: 50	thanks This website has just saved me a bunch of frustration. Thanks Bill for the great posting on converting the beds. I can now visualize the changeover, rather than futz around forever. Located in Anchorage Alaska...yeah it's cold and dark. Have a 69 gmc shortbed stepside that's in pieces (latest project), a 70 chevy short/fleet that my mother-in-law gave to my son (was in storage in Flagstaff for 12 years....imagine my surprise when I opened up the storage vault to see a short/fleetside) which was his daily driver to school, and was voted best senior truck, and started this hobby by helping my friend restore his 72 longhorn with only 45k original miles on it. The 69 will be from the ground up, and is probably pretty ambitious for my ability, but I've got nothing but time to figure it out.



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