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08-01-2007, 08:58 PM
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73-87 beds
I have a 79' chevy that is in dire need of an 8' bed. I have single tanks. Can someone tell me what year beds are a direct bolt on for this 79'? as in bolt arrangement and gas tank fillers and tank door shapes etc??? The truck is a fairly clean original but needs a rust free bed to be really nice. I am trying to find out before the truck goes to the paint shop next week. Thanks, Matt
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08-02-2007, 12:15 AM
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The Crazy Machanic
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Re: 73-87 beds
1973-1979 maybe 80 dont now some time the went froma round hole to a square. but 81 up is square they will bolt up as well it will just be square hole instead
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08-02-2007, 01:53 AM
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Wishin' I had more money!
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Re: 73-87 beds
My 80 bed has a square hole.
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08-04-2007, 12:28 AM
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Re: 73-87 beds
The square fuel door was introduced in 1978.
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08-04-2007, 01:12 AM
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Re: 73-87 beds
My 78 has the round cap
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08-04-2007, 08:39 AM
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Re: 73-87 beds
78 was the transition year for doors/caps
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08-05-2007, 06:52 PM
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Re: 73-87 beds
I believe the bolt arangement for the first 2 bolts near the cab changed in 1977, but it depend on what style door you have, or if you want to go to the newer style.
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08-10-2007, 01:33 PM
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Re: 73-87 beds
My 73 doesnt even have a fuel door, just a round cap on the side of the bed.
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08-10-2007, 04:37 PM
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Re: 73-87 beds
As stated before, 78 was the transition year. I had a 78 Silverado that had the standard cap but I also have seen some with the doors. Keep the fuel doors, there are your best friend...especially since you are getting new paint.
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08-10-2007, 04:53 PM
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Re: 73-87 beds
Quote:
 X2Is there a trick to not running over with the round caps? Other than 'knowing' how much fuel you need and stopping it .5 gal shy?
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08-10-2007, 06:54 PM
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Re: 73-87 beds
I PM'd stepside454 about my bed off my crew cab. It is rust free and is about 2 hours from St. Louis. It's a dual tank bed with gas doors. It has a few small dents and a few drilled holes in the bed rails from tool boxes or camper shells. Still on truck,... if interested PM me.
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