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Old 04-17-2011, 09:01 PM   #1
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quick question about stepside box...??

Hey guys i had a question i cant find an answer to, i have been searching for a while now...

I have a 76ish stepside box and a 68 pickup.... I like the original wheel wells better....

Can i just buy 68 wheel wells and put them on the 76ish box?

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Blaine
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Old 04-17-2011, 09:05 PM   #2
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Re: quick question about stepside box...??

Here is what I did. It's not an exact swap, but it can be made to work (with a welder)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833
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Old 04-17-2011, 09:41 PM   #3
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Re: quick question about stepside box...??

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Here is what I did. It's not an exact swap, but it can be made to work (with a welder)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833
Good work! I wish i had an original box to work with, but i can buy some wheel wells and go that route if needed.

Thanks for the good writeup and info!
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Old 04-17-2011, 10:53 PM   #4
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Re: quick question about stepside box...??

I set the box i have on it... just looks a little strange to me...

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Old 04-18-2011, 07:16 AM   #5
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Re: quick question about stepside box...??

Mar-K has excellent bed sides if you decide to go that route. By the time you modify the bed and have to fill and re-drill the existing holes for the fenders, it might be better to replace with brand new, ready to prime sides, my .02
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Old 04-18-2011, 07:56 AM   #6
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Re: quick question about stepside box...??

It can be done but there are differences to address such as the stake pockets, holes, and filler panels on the front sides. I believe that you may want to look into bigsnookmaster's suggestion.

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Old 04-19-2011, 12:17 AM   #7
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Re: quick question about stepside box...??

got to looking at stuff and im gonna do some searching for a fairly decent shape 67-72 short stepside.. Seems like alot of $$$$$$$$ to buy a new box and more hassle than its worth to put the correct fenders on my current box. The tailgate also needs replaced on my current box also...

Thanks for advice/tips guys!
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