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Magic0nas · 10-31-2011, 12:51 AM

Hi Guys,

Im new to this forum, i just got my truck 1979 c20 454 Longbed i need to convert it to stepside long bed. LMC is too expensive it may reach 2 grands to get the Long bed stepside. I want your advice where to get stepside bed cheap and rust free.

Regards,
Nas

Your41Plague12 · 10-31-2011, 01:09 AM

Best advice is to look down south, preferably the southwest (Nevada, Arizona, etc.). They're pretty hard to come by, they weren't popular to begin with.

Mr. 250r · 10-31-2011, 02:07 AM

car-part.com if there's nothing on craigslist

Magic0nas · 10-31-2011, 02:09 AM

Hi there
thanx for the advice. The thing is i have found it at brothers and LMC but too expensive.
Nas
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**special-K** · 10-31-2011, 08:06 AM

Honestly,your best bet will be to bite the bullet and buy the new parts,at least the bedsides and steps (if those are available. These beds are rare and to find one at all is hard enough,let alone one in as nice of shape as you want. I don't know what part of the country you live in,but I never see them around here and I mean since they were new.

Tex_50613 · 10-31-2011, 08:43 AM

only ever seen one in person myself which is why I'm building my own box sides and scrounged up a repairable set of steel fenders from a 75 short box the difficult part for me is trying to find the steps but I may just put Jerry can mounts there if I get that far along and haven't found any

**old Rusty C10** · 10-31-2011, 08:58 AM

the only trucks i ever saw with long bed step sides were for a local utility company and those have been out of circulation for many years.. you will have a real tough time finding them used but hey on the internet you can find almost anything

Magic0nas · 11-04-2011, 12:06 AM

Thanx guys.( Bob, Tex and Special-k) For your support
i found it here on this forum waiting for the owners reply.
Wish me luck.
Nas
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J Knight · 11-04-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic0nas

Thanx guys.( Bob, Tex and Special-k) For your support
i found it here on this forum waiting for the owners reply.
Wish me luck.
Nas
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I saw the bed you replied to in the parts for sale section, if you go back and look at post #33 you will see he cut out the whole tailgate section of the bed. Might not be worth getting if he still has it. BTW Are you in Lafayette, LA, GA, IN, ???

Magic0nas · 11-04-2011, 12:25 AM

Hey man,
thanx for the advice didnt notice that.
Im in lafayette LA i just want the box i will buy new fenders.
Regards
Nas
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Magic0nas · 11-04-2011, 12:28 AM

I have talked to the sale dept. ( brothers)
they said im looking at $2500-3500 expensive isnt it!?
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J Knight · 11-04-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic0nas

Hey man,
thanx for the advice didnt notice that.
Im in lafayette LA i just want the box i will buy new fenders.
Regards
Nas
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Lafayette LA is my old stomping grounds, Graduated Carencro High '87.

J Knight · 11-04-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic0nas

I have talked to the sale dept. ( brothers)
they said im looking at $2500-3500 expensive isnt it!?
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It wouldnt hurt to put a WTB ad on CL, HOU, NO, BR, SA. It would be worth the drive over buying new.

Magic0nas · 11-04-2011, 12:44 AM

How can i do that im new to this forum.
Do u know any place that i could find the stepside long bed!?
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J Knight · 11-04-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic0nas

How can i do that im new to this forum.
Do u know any place that i could find the stepside long bed!?
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You have to be a supporting member to do that here. If you go to Craigslist and put some Want to Buy ads/posts in places like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, New Orleans, you might find one laying around. If you currently have a LWB fleetside, someone might be willing to trade. Ive seen quite a few LWB stepsides in TX.

J Knight · 11-04-2011, 01:05 AM

Heres a hole truck cheaper than a new bed.http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2599129304.html

Magic0nas · 11-04-2011, 01:06 AM

I might drive to TX next week to chq j/y
if you come across smt plz let me know
my email is magic_nas@hotmail. Com
thanx bro 4 ur help
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Magic0nas · 11-04-2011, 02:03 AM

I've seen it bro thsnx i will contact him tomorrow n i'll keep u posted
regards
Nas
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10-31-2011, 12:51 AM	#1
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Hi Guys, Im new to this forum, i just got my truck 1979 c20 454 Longbed i need to convert it to stepside long bed. LMC is too expensive it may reach 2 grands to get the Long bed stepside. I want your advice where to get stepside bed cheap and rust free. Regards, Nas

10-31-2011, 01:09 AM	#2
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Best advice is to look down south, preferably the southwest (Nevada, Arizona, etc.). They're pretty hard to come by, they weren't popular to begin with. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-31-2011, 02:09 AM	#4
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Hi there thanx for the advice. The thing is i have found it at brothers and LMC but too expensive. Nas Posted via Mobile Device

10-31-2011, 08:06 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Honestly,your best bet will be to bite the bullet and buy the new parts,at least the bedsides and steps (if those are available. These beds are rare and to find one at all is hard enough,let alone one in as nice of shape as you want. I don't know what part of the country you live in,but I never see them around here and I mean since they were new. __________________ "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 ~

10-31-2011, 08:43 AM	#6
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 only ever seen one in person myself which is why I'm building my own box sides and scrounged up a repairable set of steel fenders from a 75 short box the difficult part for me is trying to find the steps but I may just put Jerry can mounts there if I get that far along and haven't found any __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

10-31-2011, 02:07 AM	#3
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 car-part.com if there's nothing on craigslist __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

10-31-2011, 08:58 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 the only trucks i ever saw with long bed step sides were for a local utility company and those have been out of circulation for many years.. you will have a real tough time finding them used but hey on the internet you can find almost anything __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-04-2011, 12:06 AM	#8
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Thanx guys.( Bob, Tex and Special-k) For your support i found it here on this forum waiting for the owners reply. Wish me luck. Nas Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2011, 12:25 AM	#10
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Hey man, thanx for the advice didnt notice that. Im in lafayette LA i just want the box i will buy new fenders. Regards Nas Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2011, 12:28 AM	#11
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 I have talked to the sale dept. ( brothers) they said im looking at $2500-3500 expensive isnt it!? Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2011, 12:44 AM	#14
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 How can i do that im new to this forum. Do u know any place that i could find the stepside long bed!? Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2011, 01:05 AM	#16
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 Heres a hole truck cheaper than a new bed.http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2599129304.html __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-04-2011, 01:06 AM	#17
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 I might drive to TX next week to chq j/y if you come across smt plz let me know my email is magic_nas@hotmail. Com thanx bro 4 ur help Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2011, 02:03 AM	#18
Magic0nas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 50	Re: Stepside Long bed c20 1979 I've seen it bro thsnx i will contact him tomorrow n i'll keep u posted regards Nas Posted via Mobile Device



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