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trusty72 · 06-03-2010, 07:01 PM

I have found after doing some searching that a 67-72 stepside bed is the same as the earlier ones (pre 67)? i can get a 66 bed for cheap but its missing a fender

68GMCCustom · 06-03-2010, 07:32 PM

the box itself might be the same...but the fenders are different

**special-K** · 06-03-2010, 09:56 PM

The fenders and the mounting area will be different since the bolt holes won`t be in the same place.They can be used but they are not the same.

silverstreak · 06-04-2010, 07:15 AM

For what it's worth, and if I remember correctly from working in the parts dept at the local Chevy dealer years ago, I know at least the same tailgate was used for many years. I'm thinking 1954 to 1980 something.

**special-K** · 06-04-2010, 09:49 AM

`54-87 because they flattened out the side rails.I`m sure the head panel is the same,too.

06-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#1
trusty72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ft smith arkansas Posts: 131	step side bed question I have found after doing some searching that a 67-72 stepside bed is the same as the earlier ones (pre 67)? i can get a 66 bed for cheap but its missing a fender __________________ 1972 super cheyenne 1970 Suburb

06-03-2010, 07:32 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: step side bed question the box itself might be the same...but the fenders are different __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-03-2010, 09:56 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: step side bed question The fenders and the mounting area will be different since the bolt holes won`t be in the same place.They can be used but they are not the same. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-04-2010, 07:15 AM	#4
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: step side bed question For what it's worth, and if I remember correctly from working in the parts dept at the local Chevy dealer years ago, I know at least the same tailgate was used for many years. I'm thinking 1954 to 1980 something. Last edited by silverstreak; 06-04-2010 at 07:16 AM.

06-04-2010, 09:49 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: step side bed question `54-87 because they flattened out the side rails.I`m sure the head panel is the same,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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