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**PICKMUP** · 04-16-2006, 02:29 PM

It's a "custom"...not a stocker. So, I really like it for all of the high quality work involved. I think it would look even better with the 67 nose & grill, because 67 is cleaner and more aero dynamic...flows more like the late bed & fenders.

mac · 04-16-2006, 04:57 PM

That's why mine isn't an exact copy of the red one. I have the '67 front clip with a shaved narrowed bumper, cowl hood, no drip rails and a glass bed cover with lite fillers and no bed steps. It's laser blue, smooth & shaved but not layin like the red one. Mainly cuz its my summer driver. Its low enough on bags and 2 1/2 inch spindles. If somebody made glass round well bed sides for the new style they could sell a ton of 'em.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-16-2006, 06:57 PM

Hey mac any pics of your truck you could post..

jimmydean · 04-16-2006, 10:25 PM

As promissed, here is the dully (or doolie rather). The body line matches up nice and looks good.

ol yellow 72 · 04-16-2006, 10:33 PM

guys i think were all overlookin the whole "to each there own" i happen to like the look of the newer bed, some like the stock look, i say its your truck do what makes u happy and who ever dont like it they dont have to look

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-16-2006, 10:41 PM

That dually is kool..

BowTieMan · 04-16-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Philip

Hi everyone, new here but not to hot cars and trucks. Been modifying Chevys since the 60's. I thought you might like to see another example of new bed on a classic truck. I saw it on the side of the road and had to take some photos. The bed is not modified and sure flows nice with the lines of the cab.

Where was that picture taken? That reminds me alot of heber or showlow.

chevy_fatman · 04-16-2006, 11:09 PM

I wasn't going to reply 'cuz it might get this thread closed, but look at how the dually looks in the area I circled, that painjob was a waste, the area I mentioned wasn't even worked on to modify it a bit at least, newer beds on our trucks still look like crap, it doesn't matter how you slice it.

Longhornman posted another pic before of a newer fleetside bed on an older truck, it was at a different angle and you could see how bad the lines matched (well, they didn't)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey mac any pics of your truck you could post..

post some pics and show us how good your truck looks.........

1LoC10 · 04-16-2006, 11:20 PM

anyone ever do a 99+ bed yet?

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 11:28 PM

Not even close.

jimmydean · 04-16-2006, 11:40 PM

I was looking at the lower line and the curve of the bed and cab. I see what you mean at the top now that you pointed it out. I'm not a big fan of most trucks with the newer style beds, but I like this one and the red one is nice too.

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 11:46 PM

the lower line, where one is concave, and the other a ridge?

cstanley · 04-16-2006, 11:56 PM

the red one looks nicer in part because that upper line was filled. it at least helps by not drawing your eye to the mis-match.

Karl Hoh · 04-17-2006, 12:47 AM

As long as a guy has a sawsall and a idea there is no end to it. Silicone & Women, Arlen Ness & Harleys, get what I mean?

1LoC10 · 04-17-2006, 11:04 AM

This is just a quick edit in the paint pogram.... but like I said in the first post, I think it would be cool for someone to chop up some fiberglass fenders made for our trucks and graft them into the new bed

obsesive23 · 04-17-2006, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstanley

the red one looks nicer in part because that upper line was filled. it at least helps by not drawing your eye to the mis-match.

I agree. While building mine I thought about that, but then again after having that truck for awhile I could'nt stand the bed and sold my 68. But to each their own.

Philip · 04-18-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BowTieMan

Where was that picture taken? That reminds me alot of heber or showlow.

Brad it was taken in Lakeside (a few miles south of Show Low) about 6 years ago. It is about 1/4 mile from the beautiful house I had there that my ex wife lives in

gringoloco · 04-18-2006, 12:32 AM

Here's mine.

Here's what it looks like now...

It just got to me one day, so I took the bolts out and let it fall off on the highway

crazy longhorn · 04-18-2006, 12:48 AM

Just a thought or 2 for the guys that just cant "get with" the square rear fender opening on that BAD AZZ CHEV.....have you ever seen a tri 5 chev, with the same shape fender opening front/rear, other than a NOMAD? Even so, the 55-7 chevs were bad as he!!. Also look at the early/mid 60's FORD trucks......very nice lines, but they also have a diff shape on the rear fender opening. IMO, too many critics......if its "bad to the bone", & Lotik's truck IS ! It dont need any explanation, or excuses, cause its just BAD TO THE F"ING BONE

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FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-18-2006, 07:06 PM

LOC-10 Thats a great looking photo shop..

**68 Stepside** · 04-18-2006, 07:58 PM

Too many critics for sure....I'd give my left nuez to have ANY of the trucks posted above....

longhorn70gmc · 04-19-2006, 03:44 AM

There is a 69 that is blue and the guy has that bed on it out here in Ridgecrest CA. It is lifted with little tiny tires. Looks bad! Sorry no pic. The red one in this thread is neat looking!
Respectfully

1LoC10 · 04-19-2006, 11:45 AM

Heres one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem

04-16-2006, 02:29 PM	#26
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good It's a "custom"...not a stocker. So, I really like it for all of the high quality work involved. I think it would look even better with the 67 nose & grill, because 67 is cleaner and more aero dynamic...flows more like the late bed & fenders.

04-16-2006, 04:57 PM	#27
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good That's why mine isn't an exact copy of the red one. I have the '67 front clip with a shaved narrowed bumper, cowl hood, no drip rails and a glass bed cover with lite fillers and no bed steps. It's laser blue, smooth & shaved but not layin like the red one. Mainly cuz its my summer driver. Its low enough on bags and 2 1/2 inch spindles. If somebody made glass round well bed sides for the new style they could sell a ton of 'em.

04-16-2006, 06:57 PM	#28
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Hey mac any pics of your truck you could post.. __________________ 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..

04-16-2006, 10:25 PM	#29
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good As promissed, here is the dully (or doolie rather). The body line matches up nice and looks good.

04-16-2006, 10:33 PM	#30
ol yellow 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kentucky Posts: 210	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good guys i think were all overlookin the whole "to each there own" i happen to like the look of the newer bed, some like the stock look, i say its your truck do what makes u happy and who ever dont like it they dont have to look

04-16-2006, 10:41 PM	#31
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good That dually is kool.. __________________ 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..

04-16-2006, 11:20 PM	#34
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04-16-2006, 11:28 PM	#35
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Not even close.

04-16-2006, 11:40 PM	#36
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good I was looking at the lower line and the curve of the bed and cab. I see what you mean at the top now that you pointed it out. I'm not a big fan of most trucks with the newer style beds, but I like this one and the red one is nice too.

04-16-2006, 11:46 PM	#37
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good the lower line, where one is concave, and the other a ridge?

04-16-2006, 11:56 PM	#38
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good the red one looks nicer in part because that upper line was filled. it at least helps by not drawing your eye to the mis-match. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

04-17-2006, 12:47 AM	#39
Karl Hoh A little east of nowhere Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: LaBroquerie,Manitoba Canada Posts: 168	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good As long as a guy has a sawsall and a idea there is no end to it. Silicone & Women, Arlen Ness & Harleys, get what I mean? __________________ 68 C10 250 4spd 69 C20 327 4spd 69 910 250 3spd 80 K10 350 4spd 76 C60 366 5spd school bus "THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN BREAK THAT SOMEONE CAN'T BE PAID TO REPAIR"

04-17-2006, 11:04 AM	#40
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good This is just a quick edit in the paint pogram.... but like I said in the first post, I think it would be cool for someone to chop up some fiberglass fenders made for our trucks and graft them into the new bed Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-18-2006, 12:32 AM	#43
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Here's mine. Here's what it looks like now... It just got to me one day, so I took the bolts out and let it fall off on the highway __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-18-2006, 12:48 AM	#44
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Just a thought or 2 for the guys that just cant "get with" the square rear fender opening on that BAD AZZ CHEV.....have you ever seen a tri 5 chev, with the same shape fender opening front/rear, other than a NOMAD? Even so, the 55-7 chevs were bad as he!!. Also look at the early/mid 60's FORD trucks......very nice lines, but they also have a diff shape on the rear fender opening. IMO, too many critics......if its "bad to the bone", & Lotik's truck IS ! It dont need any explanation, or excuses, cause its just BAD TO THE F"ING BONE L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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04-18-2006, 07:06 PM	#45
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good LOC-10 Thats a great looking photo shop.. __________________ 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..

04-18-2006, 07:58 PM	#46
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Too many critics for sure....I'd give my left nuez to have ANY of the trucks posted above.... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

04-19-2006, 03:44 AM	#47
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good There is a 69 that is blue and the guy has that bed on it out here in Ridgecrest CA. It is lifted with little tiny tires. Looks bad! Sorry no pic. The red one in this thread is neat looking! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

04-19-2006, 11:45 AM	#48
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Heres one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

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