Bed-rail handles: grab handles: whatcha got? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TomShilling · 03-28-2005, 01:56 PM

My 71 GMC has nothing on the bedrails...pretty boring, especially on 8 feet of bed! Show me what you have, what should I stay away from, and how much did it cost you? Should be an easy DIY, but show me some options out there!
THanks

**CPNE** · 03-28-2005, 02:07 PM

How about 2 by 2 pressure treated stock that is used for deck railings? Cut off at odd lengths and stuffed in the stake pockets in a hap-hazzard manner? It the ultimate in ease-of-install and resonates Redneck. Just watch out for splinters.

I think this falls into the "stay away from" category.

TomShilling · 03-28-2005, 03:10 PM

Definitely falls within my skill-level category, but I'm not so sure the wife would approve of the "look"!
Something like "Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed, a poor mountaineer..." (and the scary part of this is that I know all of the lyrics!!!)

busterwivell · 03-28-2005, 04:52 PM

Jeff, LOL

stickshift_or_walk · 03-28-2005, 05:51 PM

I know, it's not the right year, but a longbed treatment is pretty interchangeable.

SSOW

**special-K** · 03-28-2005, 08:49 PM

I like shovels,rakes,and brooms.There were bed-rails available from dealers.I found some at a dealer in SC.They were the same through the`87s.Simular style to luggage racks w/woodgrain.

pebbleboy · 03-28-2005, 09:17 PM

I have the rails on mine. I will probably take them off in a week or two when I get time though.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...&id=2129163193

03-28-2005, 01:56 PM	#1
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Bed-rail handles: grab handles: whatcha got? My 71 GMC has nothing on the bedrails...pretty boring, especially on 8 feet of bed! Show me what you have, what should I stay away from, and how much did it cost you? Should be an easy DIY, but show me some options out there! THanks

03-28-2005, 02:07 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	How about 2 by 2 pressure treated stock that is used for deck railings? Cut off at odd lengths and stuffed in the stake pockets in a hap-hazzard manner? It the ultimate in ease-of-install and resonates Redneck. Just watch out for splinters. I think this falls into the "stay away from" category. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-28-2005, 03:10 PM	#3
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	hmmm...I could do that! Definitely falls within my skill-level category, but I'm not so sure the wife would approve of the "look"! Something like "Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed, a poor mountaineer..." (and the scary part of this is that I know all of the lyrics!!!)

03-28-2005, 04:52 PM	#4
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Jeff, LOL __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

03-28-2005, 05:51 PM	#5
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 350	or, at the other end of the spectrum... I know, it's not the right year, but a longbed treatment is pretty interchangeable. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

03-28-2005, 08:49 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I like shovels,rakes,and brooms.There were bed-rails available from dealers.I found some at a dealer in SC.They were the same through the`87s.Simular style to luggage racks w/woodgrain. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-28-2005, 09:17 PM	#7
pebbleboy Son Of Gravel Man Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 638	I have the rails on mine. I will probably take them off in a week or two when I get time though. http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...&id=2129163193



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