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biglou55 · 04-02-2003, 02:34 PM

Hello all gearheads. what i would like some help on is my 71 stepside bed. Ipurchased it with no crossills /wood or straps I also bought a 69 stepside for parts. It was disassembled when i got it. Does anybody have pitcure or a schemetic of the assembly or what book should i purchase. I went to gmcpauls site and downloaded the wood specs. but couldn,t find anything on crossill placement or distances.

your expert help and guidance is always appreciated.

BIGLOU55

Blue Beard · 04-02-2003, 06:39 PM

do a search for Restoration Kits.

comes direct from GM and gives alot of the specs for your specific year. Its free for the call, all you need is the vin number.

I posted those numbers awhile back...

72MARIO · 04-02-2003, 07:07 PM

I called them and they wanted 69 bucks !

bigvinnie · 04-02-2003, 07:51 PM

I can get you pics of a stepside bed with no bedwood in it, so you could see the cross sills... I'll upload the pics once I get home from work....

Stroker · 04-02-2003, 10:01 PM

Maybe this will help some. If you need demensions I might a chance to measure tomarrow. Let me know....Stroker

**CPNE** · 04-02-2003, 10:07 PM

72mario

Canada charges but you can get specifics about your specific truck based on VIN. In the US you get it free but its generic information. Check with the moderator Rod, he's more familiar with it than I if you want more info.

biglou55 · 04-03-2003, 08:39 AM

bigvinnie some photo,s would be helpful . stroker if it,s not to much trouble i could use dimensions. I am planning on putting the power steering from the 69 on the 71 will the p.s. pittman from the 69 fit the 71. or will i have to get one for the 71. when i get out of work i will write down the vin # and do some searching. does anybody have any site adresses to look up gm. specifics. THANK,S BIG LOU 55

04-02-2003, 02:34 PM	#1
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	71 stepside Hello all gearheads. what i would like some help on is my 71 stepside bed. Ipurchased it with no crossills /wood or straps I also bought a 69 stepside for parts. It was disassembled when i got it. Does anybody have pitcure or a schemetic of the assembly or what book should i purchase. I went to gmcpauls site and downloaded the wood specs. but couldn,t find anything on crossill placement or distances. your expert help and guidance is always appreciated. BIGLOU55 __________________ Certifiably crazy person

04-02-2003, 06:39 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	do a search for Restoration Kits. comes direct from GM and gives alot of the specs for your specific year. Its free for the call, all you need is the vin number. I posted those numbers awhile back... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-02-2003, 07:07 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I called them and they wanted 69 bucks ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-02-2003, 07:51 PM	#4
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I can get you pics of a stepside bed with no bedwood in it, so you could see the cross sills... I'll upload the pics once I get home from work.... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

04-02-2003, 10:01 PM	#5
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Maybe this will help some. If you need demensions I might a chance to measure tomarrow. Let me know....Stroker Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

04-02-2003, 10:07 PM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	72mario Canada charges but you can get specifics about your specific truck based on VIN. In the US you get it free but its generic information. Check with the moderator Rod, he's more familiar with it than I if you want more info. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-03-2003, 08:39 AM	#7
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	71 stepside bigvinnie some photo,s would be helpful . stroker if it,s not to much trouble i could use dimensions. I am planning on putting the power steering from the 69 on the 71 will the p.s. pittman from the 69 fit the 71. or will i have to get one for the 71. when i get out of work i will write down the vin # and do some searching. does anybody have any site adresses to look up gm. specifics. THANK,S BIG LOU 55 __________________ Certifiably crazy person



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