Standard bed vs. Super 10 bed

[fishuntr]

We have a 78 Chevy C20 with Super 10 decal on bed. Tape reveals it is about 5" longer than standard 8 ft. bed. The bed is real beat up and the question is; will a standard 8 ft bed fit? Appropriate years etc. Gas cap openings same?
Thanks

[bigblock73]

Ummm, I am pretty sure (99.9%) there were only two bed lengths available, 8 foot and 6.5 foot. I would double check your measurements, and post pics if you can.

I would go out on a limb and say 100% sure...but I have been wrong and learned new things from others here on the board...so I won't go there.

[Srubydo1986]

id think they will theres no way gm would make a different frame for one kinda truck. Gm is a frieght company (everything matches up with other cars).

But me id find a way to repair that bed only cause it would be unique.

[Pyrotechnic]

[N2TRUX]

I have to agrre with you Jeff, if your wrong then so am I. GM Didn't build an 8'5" bed for 73-87s

[bigtruck81]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I have to agrre with you Jeff, if your wrong then so am I. GM Didn't build an 8'5" bed for 73-87s

i wouldnt be so sure it didnt exist... remember the Longhorn's from 68-72? could happen, could be aftermarket too. i'd like to see pics of it.

FWIW, a cab and chassis frame would work rather good for the extended wheelbase if that's how the extra length was created.

[fishuntr]

Well, I guess I should have investigated this a little further. I measured another bed on a truck of this vintage, and it was the same. I guess It depends on where you measure. Soooo...I posted too soon; before my brain was properly engaged. Sorry guys. I still would be interested in what the significance of the "Super 10" on both sides of the bed.

Here's what I know about the truck. It has been parked for 10 years. Had big rat's nests on top of the engine. All the wiring is chewed up. Odometer shows a little over 70,000 miles. Original owner recently deceased. He bought the truck new in Pennsylvania, drove it to CA. It was some kind of camper special; has fancy built-in tie downs to the frame. Owner only drove it occasionally, and parked it.

I had seen the truck for many years, and when the old man died, I spoke to his son who lives in L.A. He essentially told me to "get it out of here"; which I was happy to do. I pulled it to my shop, pressure washed the engine clean, pulled the plugs and soaked the cylinders overnight with Marvel Mystery Oil. Changed the oil/filter, put new plugs/wires on, drained the fuel and put in fresh; put new battery in. Since all the wiring is trash, I jumped the starter and ignition wire. It started right up, and, after a huge cloud of smoke cleared ran good. The auto trans shifts back and forth. I haven't driven it because of the tires.

It's going to be a huge project, but the price was right. I have a close friend that wants it. I think I'll stick with my 72.

[KIILew]

You know, it almost sounds to me like the "Super 10" emblem is the second half of the die cast "Cheyenne Super 10" fender badge used on 1/2 ton pre-'75 Chevy trucks equipped with that trim option. Could it be that someone migrated such an altered emblem to the side of your truck?

Just a thought...

Ken Lewis

[fishuntr]

Possible, I guess. It is a decal, but doesn't look like an addon. It definitely is a C20. I looked at the rear spring pack and it looks even beefier than my 72 C20. Since we determined it is a standard bed, I found one here in town off of an 84 for $50. It is in good shape and has a good tailgate. we'll go pick it up this AM.