Need help from the 60-66 Experts...

[TopFuel1966]

I had the same bed alignment problem with my '66. That's when I discovered that the bed was from a '62 or earlier. Simple fix.......just move the mount tabs.

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by TopFuel1966

I had the same bed alignment problem with my '66. That's when I discovered that the bed was from a '62 or earlier. Simple fix.......just move the mount tabs.

That sounds easy enough, but what about the rear bumper brackets? I wonder if I should try for an earlier model...60 or 61?

Originally Posted by Clyde65

LMC does show there is a different part number for 60-62 and 63-66 rear bed mounts so 64 short might be correct.

Here is the page
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=23



I went and looked at my truck (65) pics and it looks like mine are the wider rear mount.

Outside to outside to my frame is 34".

Originally Posted by 64shortc10

I'm no expert, but I did purchase a 62 chevy truck to swap the bed to my 64 and the rear bed mounts are the same way as you have pictured and mine is a fleetside with coils.
Tony from Norcal

Thanks Tony.

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Does the rear of the frame kick up a bunch after the cab?

Not really and I didn't see where the frame might be cut and rewelded. Maybe it's a GMC frame??? I heard GMC used the leaf springs in those years.

[REDNOSE65]

...and thanks again for all you guys input. My goal is to find the correct bumper brackets. I want to lower it as well.