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phishfud · 04-10-2006, 11:14 PM

I think the shortbed on my 84 may be worse than I thought. As of now, it needs both wheel arches, patches behind the wheels, both inner wheel wells, tailgate posts, and the tailpan section. The floor, outer wells and the rest are in pretty nice shape. Not sure if it is worth me fixing, or maybe try and find some nice bedsides or maybe a whole rust free bed. This is not going to be a show truck, just for haulin and maybe some wheelin now and then. Just want it to be solid. any thoughts would be great. Thanks.

Terry

cutter61 · 04-11-2006, 04:32 AM

go with a flatbed

phishfud · 04-11-2006, 11:11 AM

Nah, no flatbed for me. I want a regular bed, just need to decide which direction to go here is all.

tgh117 · 04-11-2006, 12:02 PM

If I am correct, can't exactly remember on teh short bed, but if you find some bed sides, that will not solve your wheel well problems, so you will also have to fix or replace them with others as well. If you could find somebody with a rusted out bed floor, but good bedsides (highly unlikely) then I would say just replace them, but it will be a good bit of work, so it may just be easier to find another bed. I know they are difficult to locate in PA, but you just have to hunt around and one will show up.

Good luck.

beaterC10 · 04-11-2006, 12:43 PM

Given the cost of bedsides and shop labor I would be surprised if you could repair a bed for less than the cost of a good one.

84 400 · 04-12-2006, 12:24 AM

new beds can be found on line and in the cregis list just a short search

cliffsta · 04-12-2006, 05:50 PM

I'll be interested with what you find... I pretty much need to rebuild my entire box, except for fenders (i'm a steppie)... everything's pretty hammered, it WAS a work truck, after all.

Keep us posted!

PS: I priced it, you can build an entire stepside bed (minus fenders) for 1700, if you were curious of a ballpark figure. Round up to 2 grand just to be safe though

04-10-2006, 11:14 PM	#1
phishfud Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 66	To patch or replace bed? I think the shortbed on my 84 may be worse than I thought. As of now, it needs both wheel arches, patches behind the wheels, both inner wheel wells, tailgate posts, and the tailpan section. The floor, outer wells and the rest are in pretty nice shape. Not sure if it is worth me fixing, or maybe try and find some nice bedsides or maybe a whole rust free bed. This is not going to be a show truck, just for haulin and maybe some wheelin now and then. Just want it to be solid. any thoughts would be great. Thanks. Terry __________________ 84 K10, 350 Auto 72 Chevelle, 454 4spd. 78 Trans Am 400 4spd 88 GTA 350 Auto 94 Cherokee

04-11-2006, 04:32 AM	#2
cutter61 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: niagara region Posts: 38	Re: To patch or replace bed? go with a flatbed __________________ If ya don't get at it when ya get to it,You won't get to it to get at it again.

04-11-2006, 11:11 AM	#3
phishfud Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 66	Re: To patch or replace bed? Nah, no flatbed for me. I want a regular bed, just need to decide which direction to go here is all. __________________ 84 K10, 350 Auto 72 Chevelle, 454 4spd. 78 Trans Am 400 4spd 88 GTA 350 Auto 94 Cherokee

04-11-2006, 12:02 PM	#4
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	Re: To patch or replace bed? If I am correct, can't exactly remember on teh short bed, but if you find some bed sides, that will not solve your wheel well problems, so you will also have to fix or replace them with others as well. If you could find somebody with a rusted out bed floor, but good bedsides (highly unlikely) then I would say just replace them, but it will be a good bit of work, so it may just be easier to find another bed. I know they are difficult to locate in PA, but you just have to hunt around and one will show up. Good luck. __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.

04-11-2006, 12:43 PM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: To patch or replace bed? Given the cost of bedsides and shop labor I would be surprised if you could repair a bed for less than the cost of a good one.

04-12-2006, 12:24 AM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: To patch or replace bed? new beds can be found on line and in the cregis list just a short search __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

04-12-2006, 05:50 PM	#7
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: To patch or replace bed? I'll be interested with what you find... I pretty much need to rebuild my entire box, except for fenders (i'm a steppie)... everything's pretty hammered, it WAS a work truck, after all. Keep us posted! PS: I priced it, you can build an entire stepside bed (minus fenders) for 1700, if you were curious of a ballpark figure. Round up to 2 grand just to be safe though __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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