Can't decide on a bed, any thoughts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

amullis · 10-14-2009, 08:28 PM

I am working on a 1971 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and I have gotten the frame finished and have the body sitting back on the frame. I have a long box that is in great shape but now I am not sure if I want to use it. The purpose for the truck will be for both work and play. I was talking to a friend a few days ago and he has a 71 C/30 that came from the factory with a flat bed on it. He has since converted it to a dump bed and said that he would sell me the original flat bed for $100.00. This is what got me to thinking!!! Originally I was going to run about 10" of lift on the truck and a set of 38s or 40s. Now I think that it would still be cool to run the 10" lift and 38 or 40's but duall rear wheels and the flat bed. I would love to see any pics that you guys may have or hear your thoughts in reference to what I should do. Either way I think it will be a cool old pickup!

67ChevyRedneck · 10-14-2009, 09:04 PM

I would keep the fleet bed.

Flatbeds are cool, but I like fleet beds more.

Rack Man · 10-14-2009, 10:07 PM

If theres any chance your ever gonna carry loads that require a forklift to be used....you'll be glad you went with the flatbed!

**Boog** · 10-14-2009, 10:28 PM

There are a few members here who have flatbeds. One I am thinking of has a couple of 4wd flatbed trucks with tall rubber, big blocks and all. Yukon Jack maybe?

Yes Yukon Jack is the one. I ran across one of his posts and copied his link to some of his pics. 69 K20 with flatbed.

http://www.yuk0njack.com/almostfinished.html

And Leon is right, Joe's Junk has some nice dual wheeled flatbeds too.

**LockDoc** · 10-14-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

There are a few members here who have flatbeds. One I am thinking of has a couple of 4wd flatbed trucks with tall rubber, big blocks and all. Yukon Jack maybe?

Doesn't Joe'sJunk have a nice flatbed?

Here is a post about dually's:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544

LockDoc

amullis · 10-15-2009, 07:05 AM

Thanks for all the info. Just to let you know, I have now found a 69 GMC C/30 with a dump. Great looking truck and the guy only wants $1500.00 but he doesn't have a title and the motor is bad. STILL Thinking!

10-14-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
amullis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 107	Can't decide on a bed, any thoughts? I am working on a 1971 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and I have gotten the frame finished and have the body sitting back on the frame. I have a long box that is in great shape but now I am not sure if I want to use it. The purpose for the truck will be for both work and play. I was talking to a friend a few days ago and he has a 71 C/30 that came from the factory with a flat bed on it. He has since converted it to a dump bed and said that he would sell me the original flat bed for $100.00. This is what got me to thinking!!! Originally I was going to run about 10" of lift on the truck and a set of 38s or 40s. Now I think that it would still be cool to run the 10" lift and 38 or 40's but duall rear wheels and the flat bed. I would love to see any pics that you guys may have or hear your thoughts in reference to what I should do. Either way I think it will be a cool old pickup!

10-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Can't decide on a bed, any thoughts? I would keep the fleet bed. Flatbeds are cool, but I like fleet beds more. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-14-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Can't decide on a bed, any thoughts? If theres any chance your ever gonna carry loads that require a forklift to be used....you'll be glad you went with the flatbed! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

10-14-2009, 10:28 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,321	Re: Can't decide on a bed, any thoughts? There are a few members here who have flatbeds. One I am thinking of has a couple of 4wd flatbed trucks with tall rubber, big blocks and all. Yukon Jack maybe? Yes Yukon Jack is the one. I ran across one of his posts and copied his link to some of his pics. 69 K20 with flatbed. http://www.yuk0njack.com/almostfinished.html And Leon is right, Joe's Junk has some nice dual wheeled flatbeds too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 10-14-2009 at 10:45 PM.

10-15-2009, 07:05 AM	#6
amullis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 107	Re: Can't decide on a bed, any thoughts? Thanks for all the info. Just to let you know, I have now found a 69 GMC C/30 with a dump. Great looking truck and the guy only wants $1500.00 but he doesn't have a title and the motor is bad. STILL Thinking!



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