truck laws...

[koolkat]

I have a 65 c-10 that I want to get on the road, but it has no bed. Does anyone know if this is legal in Georgia/Alabama.any help is appreciated.thanks in advance

[Alan's Classic]

I don't the law, but I see several trucks around here in North GA with no bed. They just have some tail and brake lights rigged up on the frame. If your worried call the local police dept and ask. I think police are more worried about bumpers and lights. Be carefull in the rain, your back end will pass your front real quick.

[Anthony Fremont]

I don't know GA law, but in TX it would be perfectly legal. You'd just need to run mudflaps like the big rigs. You don't even need bumpers here either, but your bright lights dash indicator better work though..... ;-)

[koolkat]

Originally Posted by Anthony Fremont

I don't know GA law, but in TX it would be perfectly legal. You'd just need to run mudflaps like the big rigs. You don't even need bumpers here either, but your bright lights dash indicator better work though..... ;-)

what happened with your bright lights indicator?

[Anthony Fremont]

Just makin' fun of the "safety" requirements here. No bumper or bed needed, but the brights indicator has to work or they won't pass the vehicle.

[koolkat]

yeah, that makes sense?!

[BR3W CITY]

MOST states are pretty similar about this from what i've seen. Usually as long as you have a bumper and lights/signals you'll be ok.
I know here in WI your tire cannot stick out past the body more than 2" (or something close to that) BUT this seems to be applied to those just running huge tires with no flares; rather than people running with no bed.

[MacAttack]

In the OC they just shoot you.

[Rhoff2009]

Virginia requires seatbelts, horn, license plate lights and catalytic converters.. NONE of which were originaly on my truck.. Well maybe the horn. I always just asked the cop about legality, sometimes after the fact

[daverod]

Think a roll pan counts as a bumper?

[BR3W CITY]

technically NO. Do a clean install (so it looks like it should be there) and youd be fine.

[koolkat]

Originally Posted by Rhoff2009

Virginia requires seatbelts, horn, license plate lights and catalytic converters.. NONE of which were originaly on my truck.. Well maybe the horn. I always just asked the cop about legality, sometimes after the fact

I do have seatbelts that i can install, but my truck has cherry bombs

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by koolkat

I have a 65 c-10 that I want to get on the road, but it has no bed. Does anyone know if this is legal in Georgia/Alabama.any help is appreciated.thanks in advance

http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/driver_serv...DL_English.pdf

Well I drove around for months with my bed off as well as my hood off.
Never got pulled over. As long you have all your lights on and that they are working you maybe fine. Had county deputies and HP drove around me and nothing said or done.
That's North Carolina though.

Vehicle Equipment

Lights
Make sure all the lights on your vehicle work.
• When you engage the high–beam headlights
at night, you should be able to see a person
who is 200 feet away. When using the
low–beam headlights, you should be able
to see someone who is 75 feet away.
• When headlights are improperly adjusted,
they can shine in the eyes of approaching
drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Vehicle vibration can cause the headlights
to become out of adjustment.
• It is a good practice to routinely
check and adjust the headlights.
• Overloading the rear of your vehicle may
cause the front of your vehicle to tilt and
produce an uncomfortable and sometimes
hazardous headlight glare for oncoming
drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Taillights must be red in color and
visible for at least 500 feet.
• The law requires a white light shining
on the license plate to make the
numbers visible for at least 50 feet.
• All motor vehicles produced since 1955 must
have red or amber lights that engage when
the brakes or turn signals are used — these
lights may be combined with the taillights or
may be separated, and they must be visible
for at least 100 feet in normal daylight.
• Because hand signals are difficult to see at
night, it is important that a vehicle’s lights have
clean lenses and stay in proper working order.
Mirrors
Check and adjust the mirrors before you
begin to drive. The rear-view mirror should
show what is directly behind you. Adjust
the side mirrors to show the scene to the left
and right rear of the vehicle. The mirrors
should barely reflect the side of the vehicle.

Brakes
• Every motor vehicle that operates on a public
roadway must be equipped with brakes to
adequately control the movement
of, stop and hold the vehicle.
• All vehicles should have originally equipped
brakes in good working condition — having
two separate means of applying the brakes.
• The brake pedal should be at least one-third
of its original distance from the floor when
fully depressed. If it is not, the brakes must
be checked and, if necessary, repaired.
• If the pedal gradually lowers under the
pressure of your foot, the hydraulic
system must be checked.
• Brakes that squeak when you depress
the brake pedal can indicate a problem,
have them checked. Do not risk a
possible loss of the brakes.
Anti-lock braking system
Anti-lock brakes, or ABS, can help improve
vehicle stability (avoiding spin-outs),
steerability (directing the vehicle where the
driver wants it to go) and stopping capability
(distance needed to stop the vehicle).
With ABS, it is important to brake hard and
keep firm and steady pressure on the brake
pedal while stopping. Pumping the brake pedal
or releasing the steady pressure on the brake
pedal will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS.
Auto Theft Prevention
To help prevent auto theft, never leave the key
in the ignition switch of an unattended vehicle.
Below is helpful information pertaining to
vehicles with steering lock devices.
Be cautious with vehicles with steering-lock
devices. Never turn your ignition key to the lock
position while the vehicle is in motion. That will
cause the steering to lock and, quite possibly, loss
of control of the vehicle.
Steering Lock Operation
The Transmission Park System–Park. Shift the
transmission into the “park” position. Turn
key the ignition. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

The Two-Hand Button System–Park. This
system requires two hands. Depress
button below the steering column.
Turn key to LOCK and remove.
The Lever System–Park. Depress lever
located near The One-Hand Button
System–Park. Depress button located near
the ignition, Turn key to LOCK and remove.
The Push-In System–Park. Turn key to off,
push in. Turn key to LOCK and remove.
The Turn and Remove System–Park.
Turn key to LOCK and remove.
1992 Automobile Safety Foundation
Tires
Every vehicle operated on the streets and
highways of North Carolina must be equipped
with tires that are safe for the operation of the
vehicle and do not expose the public to needless
hazards. Tires are considered unsafe if they are
cut, cracked or worn so as to expose the tire
cord, or when they have visible tread separation,
chunking or less than 1/16-inch-tread depth.
Tires are important for stopping your vehicle.
Never drive on smooth tires or tires that have
fabric showing. Tires without enough air wear
out more quickly. Also, tires without enough
air increase the likelihood of a blowout.
Over-inflated tires reduce traction and
wear heavily on the middle of the tread.
The air pressure of tires must be checked at least
once each week. For safe driving and fuel
economy, tires should have the right amount of
air. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation.
The best time to check air pressure is when the
tires are cool. If you do not have an air pressure
gauge, you can take your vehicle to a nearby
service station or auto center to have it checked.
Horns and Sirens
Only law enforcement and emergency vehicles
may have emergency lights or sirens.

Muffler and Exhaust System
Every motor vehicle must have a muffler that is
in good working order. The muffler filters smoke
and excessive noise. One function of the exhaust
system is to take harmful fumes from the engine
to the rear of the vehicle to be released. Check
your exhaust system often to be sure it is not
leaking. A leak in the exhaust system can allow
poisonous carbon monoxide gas to enter the
passenger compartment of the vehicle. Carbon
monoxide poisoning often can be fatal, and even
small amounts can cause you to become sleepy
or unconscious and lose control of the vehicle.
For this reason, it is suggested that you keep a
window open about one inch while traveling.

Suspension System
If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side
during a turn or seems to bounce continuously,
there may be a problem with the suspension
system. Have a mechanic inspect the suspension
system, including shock absorbers, and immediately
correct any defects. A faulty suspension system can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Emergency Warning Flashers
Vehicles are equipped with an emergency
warning device that flashes all four turn signal
lights. These flashers can be used as a warning by
any vehicle to signal other drivers of a possible
danger or that a vehicle is stopped or disabled.

[LostMy65]

How about without a windshield?

I was thinking of wearing googles.

[tazattitude]

I ran around here in FL without a bed for the past month or so (only about 50 miles total though). If you have a fleetside, the complete original housing fits very tightly into the very rear of each side of the frame. I also did not have a bumper so it worked great to get me by to break in the truck. Have it all installed correctly now including the bed.

@LostMy65
I would think it would be fine as long as you wear motorcycle glasses.
Not for sure though.