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68c10owner · 11-10-2003, 05:29 PM

a friend of mine has a swb step bed for sell. it has no tailgate or turn signals, the bed wood is junk and it needs a passenger side fender. he is asking $250. does that seem like a fair price? i was thinking more like $125-$150 since it needs some work.

also, this will go on my 68 lwb fleetside after i cut it down to a swb. any mounting problems i should be aware of?

thanks

*dtlilly* · 11-10-2003, 05:40 PM

I can't give you any help on weither or not there will be fitting problems, as I never did a frame cut. I can tell you that the $250 is about average for a short bed, I have seen them for $800 in perfect shape. Good luck with your project, Don.

Suicide-D · 11-10-2003, 05:55 PM

I paid 100.00 for my last one and it was complete...250.00 sounds high for bedsides, steps and one fender

11-10-2003, 05:56 PM

$100 tops. the junk yard I deal with has a stack of them

68c10owner · 11-10-2003, 07:07 PM

thanks everyone. i thought $250 was a little high. just to be clear, it does have both fenders but the pas. side needs to be replaced, too bent up.

thanks again.

Dave Reed · 11-12-2003, 01:45 AM

Whats the going rate on a Fleetside? I need one of those.

**Palf70Step** · 11-12-2003, 07:49 AM

Lot of it depends on your area. Step beds in this area (if you can find one) typically run arond $200 without the tailgate. Tailgates normally add around 75-80 to that price.

I paid $180 for my 84 step bed no tailgate and rotten bed wood. Cross rails and all were solid though.

I have seen them on the boards from $100 to $400.

New sheetmetal will bring your cost to around $1000 or more.

Yes I think it is a little high, but short of the wood if it is clean it maybe worth it to you. I know just trying to find one in my next of the woods is tough as heck.

junkyardjohn · 11-12-2003, 01:37 PM

I GUESS IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARE AT. I'VE SEEN THEM GO FROM $50 TO $750 . IT'S ALL SUPPLY & DEMAND (WHO'D OF EVER THUNK TOWHOOKS WOULD BE FOR SALE FOR $300, & PEOPLE WOULD ACTUALLY BUY THEM) I'VE SEEN FENDERS & STEPS GO FOR $150 EACH ON EBAY.

SO WHO CAN SAY. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE GAVE ME ONE FOR FREE, DOESN'T MEEN THEY SHOULD ALL BE FREE CAUSE THAT WHAT THERE WORTH.

JOHN
I JUST SOLD A RUSTFREE SHORT FLEET BED , WITH TAILGATE TO A REALLY GOOD FREIND & FELLOW BOARDMEMBER FOR $200 , SO I GUESS THEY'RE ALL WORTH $200

11-10-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	whats a swb step bed worth? a friend of mine has a swb step bed for sell. it has no tailgate or turn signals, the bed wood is junk and it needs a passenger side fender. he is asking $250. does that seem like a fair price? i was thinking more like $125-$150 since it needs some work. also, this will go on my 68 lwb fleetside after i cut it down to a swb. any mounting problems i should be aware of? thanks __________________ Anthony

11-10-2003, 07:07 PM	#5
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	thanks everyone. i thought $250 was a little high. just to be clear, it does have both fenders but the pas. side needs to be replaced, too bent up. thanks again. __________________ Anthony

11-12-2003, 07:49 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Lot of it depends on your area. Step beds in this area (if you can find one) typically run arond $200 without the tailgate. Tailgates normally add around 75-80 to that price. I paid $180 for my 84 step bed no tailgate and rotten bed wood. Cross rails and all were solid though. I have seen them on the boards from $100 to $400. New sheetmetal will bring your cost to around $1000 or more. Yes I think it is a little high, but short of the wood if it is clean it maybe worth it to you. I know just trying to find one in my next of the woods is tough as heck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-12-2003, 01:37 PM	#8
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I GUESS IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARE AT. I'VE SEEN THEM GO FROM $50 TO $750 . IT'S ALL SUPPLY & DEMAND (WHO'D OF EVER THUNK TOWHOOKS WOULD BE FOR SALE FOR $300, & PEOPLE WOULD ACTUALLY BUY THEM) I'VE SEEN FENDERS & STEPS GO FOR $150 EACH ON EBAY. SO WHO CAN SAY. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE GAVE ME ONE FOR FREE, DOESN'T MEEN THEY SHOULD ALL BE FREE CAUSE THAT WHAT THERE WORTH. JOHN I JUST SOLD A RUSTFREE SHORT FLEET BED , WITH TAILGATE TO A REALLY GOOD FREIND & FELLOW BOARDMEMBER FOR $200 , SO I GUESS THEY'RE ALL WORTH $200 __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 11-12-2003 at 01:44 PM.

11-10-2003, 05:40 PM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I can't give you any help on weither or not there will be fitting problems, as I never did a frame cut. I can tell you that the $250 is about average for a short bed, I have seen them for $800 in perfect shape. Good luck with your project, Don.

11-10-2003, 05:55 PM	#3
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I paid 100.00 for my last one and it was complete...250.00 sounds high for bedsides, steps and one fender

11-10-2003, 05:56 PM	#4
REDWHITE402 Guest Posts: n/a	$100 tops. the junk yard I deal with has a stack of them

11-12-2003, 01:45 AM	#6
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Whats the going rate on a Fleetside? I need one of those.



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