'82 SWB bed exchange/swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dgas · 08-01-2009, 10:27 AM

I have come to realization that it will easier and more cost effective to replace my bed than repair it.(considering I can no longer weld due to health issues)
Keeping in mind I am not particular as it will be a semi custom anyway so I am willing to use deal either fleet or step side, 67-2009 years, Just a direct swap w little or no fab work other drilling,shimming or spacing
Any good swaps out there?
Price to expect to pay for a good usable used upper Midwest unit? (MN,not will willing to ship or drive out of state)
You cannot see the somewhat major rust/dent issues in this pic B4 cleanup. It will take 4 panels to get this one right.

Oh yah, What years motor frame(steel) mounts fit to put a v8 in it?

JohnC · 08-01-2009, 02:34 PM

If you are going with a fleet side, only a 73-87 bed will look right on the truck in my opinion.

dgas · 08-01-2009, 05:32 PM

Because of the body lines I think I would agree. but will any 73 to 87 SBox fit?

texasfunk · 08-01-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgas

Because of the body lines I think I would agree. but will any 73 to 87 SBox fit?

yep

dgas · 08-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Now all I gotta do is find one that isn't salted (rust) or beat to cr-p

JohnC · 08-01-2009, 06:23 PM

The 73-80 trucks had the gas cap exposed on the bedsides, and the 81-87 beds have the gas doors. I think. I may be wrong on the start change over years but that is the biggest difference.

dgas · 08-01-2009, 07:03 PM

That will work as I want to go to a F'cell for that BBC anyway. I can plumb it to the door is need be.

08-01-2009, 10:27 AM	#1
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	'82 SWB bed exchange/swap, V8 Frame mounts? I have come to realization that it will easier and more cost effective to replace my bed than repair it.(considering I can no longer weld due to health issues) Keeping in mind I am not particular as it will be a semi custom anyway so I am willing to use deal either fleet or step side, 67-2009 years, Just a direct swap w little or no fab work other drilling,shimming or spacing Any good swaps out there? Price to expect to pay for a good usable used upper Midwest unit? (MN,not will willing to ship or drive out of state) You cannot see the somewhat major rust/dent issues in this pic B4 cleanup. It will take 4 panels to get this one right. Oh yah, What years motor frame(steel) mounts fit to put a v8 in it? Attached Images Last edited by dgas; 08-01-2009 at 10:33 AM.

08-01-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: '82 SWB bed exchange/swap If you are going with a fleet side, only a 73-87 bed will look right on the truck in my opinion.

08-01-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: '82 SWB bed exchange/swap Because of the body lines I think I would agree. but will any 73 to 87 SBox fit?

08-01-2009, 05:37 PM	#5
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: '82 SWB bed exchange/swap Now all I gotta do is find one that isn't salted (rust) or beat to cr-p

08-01-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: '82 SWB bed exchange/swap The 73-80 trucks had the gas cap exposed on the bedsides, and the 81-87 beds have the gas doors. I think. I may be wrong on the start change over years but that is the biggest difference.

08-01-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
dgas Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Foley MN Posts: 108	Re: '82 SWB bed exchange/swap That will work as I want to go to a F'cell for that BBC anyway. I can plumb it to the door is need be.



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