1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sundrop · 02-05-2013, 02:39 AM

I havent seen any with one on it would it look pretty sweet with one on it or a no go...Opinions and if anyone has a pic with one I would love to see it

walkerb · 02-05-2013, 08:03 AM

There is one around me on cl for sale. Im not a fan. Body lines are, in my opinion, way to different

Telecasterjoey · 02-05-2013, 09:28 AM

I've seen one in person, looks weird in my opinion.
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mopar346 · 02-05-2013, 10:48 AM

Seen them on late 60s trucks, they look OK, but just OK. Never seen one on a square, cant image it would line up well at all.

motornut · 02-05-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

I've seen one in person, looks weird in my opinion.
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was it white? prob the same one i saw
yup weird looking,thought i had a pic but can't find it

**LEEVON** · 02-05-2013, 12:09 PM

No go. It's not "custom" just strange and screams loudly "the early 90's". 88-98 sportside beds belong on 88-98 trucks, and they look marginal on those...

Sundrop · 02-05-2013, 12:40 PM

That was my thing was the body lines on the bed matching the trucks line i tried to picture it in my head and couldnt get a good image with one on it and yea i see the 67-72 with them and to me they look awesome if my 72 was short bed i would put one on it with no second thoughts lol

J Knight · 02-05-2013, 12:45 PM

When I see a mix-matched truck like that it makes me think the owner just doesnt care about his square.
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fxdxharley · 02-05-2013, 01:08 PM

that would be a truck wardrobe no no! the later beds dont fit or match the square bodies or the 67-72 either. keep the 88 up beds on the 88 up trucks.

Sundrop · 02-05-2013, 01:57 PM

does anyone know where to find a bed to fit for 81-87 C10 in southern tennessee or northern alabama lol that is rust free and some fenders

ole86chebby · 02-05-2013, 02:11 PM

buddy of mine put one on his 70 c10. stepside 90s model bed.

the 80s and up square bodies just look terrible with them in my opinion

fxdxharley · 02-05-2013, 02:24 PM

You can buy a complete new bed from mar k. they are a board vendor.
http://www.mar-k.com/index.aspx

Sundrop · 02-05-2013, 02:53 PM

I couldnt find any beds on there

83GMCK2500 · 02-05-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fxdxharley

that would be a truck wardrobe no no! the later beds dont fit or match the square bodies or the 67-72 either. keep the 88 up beds on the 88 up trucks.

X2 THANK YOU!!! I really really dislike mixing up generations of body parts. There is only ONE example that I know worked well, a 2007 Kodiak on eBay right now with square dually fenders.

fxdxharley · 02-05-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundrop

I couldnt find any beds on there

they are there. a kit minus fenders,steps and wood. is $1450 just got to the site and click online cataloge enter truck info where asked and you will find them and lots of other parts

74 stepside · 02-05-2013, 03:08 PM

To each his own on style. But if you want opinions, the majority including myself, its not a great combo.

74 stepside · 02-05-2013, 03:13 PM

Example

Keith Seymore · 02-05-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

Example

I like it on a '67 - '72, but I'm thinkin "No" on a squarebody.

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*JCampbell* · 02-05-2013, 04:42 PM

Sundrop · 02-05-2013, 06:57 PM

it doesnt really look right thanks for the pic 74 Stepside

Telecasterjoey · 02-05-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

was it white? prob the same one i saw
yup weird looking,thought i had a pic but can't find it

lol sure was!

DirtyLarry · 02-05-2013, 10:50 PM

I never seen a GMT400 Sportside bed on a square in the real life and always wondered how they would look. I built a model like that many years ago out of a Fall-Guy kit… The two different body styles blend nicely on a 1/25 scale truck

meatwagon83 · 02-05-2013, 10:59 PM

i think it looks bad, when i see someone with the wrong year bed on his truck i always think "well he sure didnt look very hard or he really doesnt care about his truck"

jitteryguy · 02-05-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fxdxharley

that would be a truck wardrobe no no! the later beds dont fit or match the square bodies or the 67-72 either. keep the 88 up beds on the 88 up trucks.

Totaly agree, when people mix match the body style's it look's like they didnt care and got the first bed they could find, who ever start'd the trend of put'n em on '67/'72 was wrong ! one body line match'n does'nt mean it look's natural.

JDon99 · 02-06-2013, 12:25 AM

It looks better than I had pictured, but still, no. I think the stepside beds only look decent on pre-'67 trucks(compared to the fleetside counterparts).

02-05-2013, 02:39 AM	#1
Sundrop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pulaski,tn Posts: 194	1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed I havent seen any with one on it would it look pretty sweet with one on it or a no go...Opinions and if anyone has a pic with one I would love to see it

02-05-2013, 08:03 AM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed There is one around me on cl for sale. Im not a fan. Body lines are, in my opinion, way to different __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

02-05-2013, 09:28 AM	#3
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed I've seen one in person, looks weird in my opinion. Posted via Mobile Device

02-05-2013, 10:48 AM	#4
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed Seen them on late 60s trucks, they look OK, but just OK. Never seen one on a square, cant image it would line up well at all.

02-05-2013, 12:09 PM	#6
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed No go. It's not "custom" just strange and screams loudly "the early 90's". 88-98 sportside beds belong on 88-98 trucks, and they look marginal on those... __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-05-2013, 12:40 PM	#7
Sundrop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pulaski,tn Posts: 194	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed That was my thing was the body lines on the bed matching the trucks line i tried to picture it in my head and couldnt get a good image with one on it and yea i see the 67-72 with them and to me they look awesome if my 72 was short bed i would put one on it with no second thoughts lol

02-05-2013, 12:45 PM	#8
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed When I see a mix-matched truck like that it makes me think the owner just doesnt care about his square. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

02-05-2013, 01:08 PM	#9
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed that would be a truck wardrobe no no! the later beds dont fit or match the square bodies or the 67-72 either. keep the 88 up beds on the 88 up trucks. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

02-05-2013, 01:57 PM	#10
Sundrop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pulaski,tn Posts: 194	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed does anyone know where to find a bed to fit for 81-87 C10 in southern tennessee or northern alabama lol that is rust free and some fenders

02-05-2013, 02:11 PM	#11
ole86chebby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: biloxi MS Posts: 36	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed buddy of mine put one on his 70 c10. stepside 90s model bed. the 80s and up square bodies just look terrible with them in my opinion

02-05-2013, 02:24 PM	#12
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed You can buy a complete new bed from mar k. they are a board vendor. http://www.mar-k.com/index.aspx __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589 Last edited by fxdxharley; 02-05-2013 at 02:25 PM. Reason: added link

02-05-2013, 02:53 PM	#13
Sundrop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pulaski,tn Posts: 194	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed I couldnt find any beds on there

02-05-2013, 03:08 PM	#16
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed To each his own on style. But if you want opinions, the majority including myself, its not a great combo. Last edited by 74 stepside; 02-05-2013 at 03:13 PM.

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74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed Example Attached Images

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02-05-2013, 06:57 PM	#20
Sundrop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: pulaski,tn Posts: 194	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed it doesnt really look right thanks for the pic 74 Stepside

02-05-2013, 10:50 PM	#22
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed I never seen a GMT400 Sportside bed on a square in the real life and always wondered how they would look. I built a model like that many years ago out of a Fall-Guy kit… The two different body styles blend nicely on a 1/25 scale truck __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

02-05-2013, 10:59 PM	#23
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed i think it looks bad, when i see someone with the wrong year bed on his truck i always think "well he sure didnt look very hard or he really doesnt care about his truck"

02-06-2013, 12:25 AM	#25
JDon99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 28	Re: 1981 C10 with a 90s model step side bed It looks better than I had pictured, but still, no. I think the stepside beds only look decent on pre-'67 trucks(compared to the fleetside counterparts).

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