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**Ricks1971** · 09-23-2013, 11:42 PM

I know some of the other aftermarket parts don't fit right and was wondering about shortbed bed sides? Also are there several companies making these and who might make the cleanest ones. thanks Rick

El Campo · 09-23-2013, 11:45 PM

I bought some Goodmark bedsides (do not know which of the companies actually made them though) and they were a poor fit. The bed floor fit fine but the drivers side bedside was too long! The lower front corner hits the cab corner no matter how much shimming you do. Now I am going to have to section the bedside to make it fit.
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67ctener · 09-24-2013, 12:15 AM

I've always heard positive things about bed sides. Even Stacey David said you need to make some holes bigger and takes some time but in the end a nice product. Maybe I'm optimistic because I have a complete new bed in boxes (hope it fits well)
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bigsnookmaster · 09-24-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

I bought some Goodmark bedsides (do not know which of the companies actually made them though) and they were a poor fit. The bed floor fit fine but the drivers side bedside was too long! The lower front corner hits the cab corner no matter how much shimming you do. Now I am going to have to section the bedside to make it fit.
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I have bought some Goodmark parts and was not happy at all with the quality. I bought Mar-K bedsides for my stepside and they were just as good as GM. I believe they are made in the US. I personally would look for good used GM or NOS. Alot of these parts, but not all, are made overseas, and we know about the quality control! .02

**special-K** · 09-24-2013, 07:53 AM

Goodmark doesn't make the bedsides. IIRC,there still is only one company doing these. I only know good things on the bed body panels. Do you want to use the bedside(s) on a factory bed or go with complete new bed? I'm not sure about mix & match,but complete beds go together nicely.

turp mcspray · 09-24-2013, 10:33 AM

I have used them, and in my experience, they were extremely nice!

1moretime · 09-24-2013, 11:20 AM

I bought some from LMC for my shortbed stepside and they fit well. Not sure who made them. The only problem I had was the mounting holes for the tail lights brackets were not drilled.

09-23-2013, 11:42 PM	#1
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,787	aftermarket bedsides? I know some of the other aftermarket parts don't fit right and was wondering about shortbed bed sides? Also are there several companies making these and who might make the cleanest ones. thanks Rick

09-23-2013, 11:45 PM	#2
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: aftermarket bedsides? I bought some Goodmark bedsides (do not know which of the companies actually made them though) and they were a poor fit. The bed floor fit fine but the drivers side bedside was too long! The lower front corner hits the cab corner no matter how much shimming you do. Now I am going to have to section the bedside to make it fit. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-24-2013, 12:15 AM	#3
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: aftermarket bedsides? I've always heard positive things about bed sides. Even Stacey David said you need to make some holes bigger and takes some time but in the end a nice product. Maybe I'm optimistic because I have a complete new bed in boxes (hope it fits well) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

09-24-2013, 07:53 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: aftermarket bedsides? Goodmark doesn't make the bedsides. IIRC,there still is only one company doing these. I only know good things on the bed body panels. Do you want to use the bedside(s) on a factory bed or go with complete new bed? I'm not sure about mix & match,but complete beds go together nicely. __________________ "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 ~

09-24-2013, 10:33 AM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: aftermarket bedsides? I have used them, and in my experience, they were extremely nice! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

09-24-2013, 11:20 AM	#7
1moretime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh, Indiana Posts: 113	Re: aftermarket bedsides? I bought some from LMC for my shortbed stepside and they fit well. Not sure who made them. The only problem I had was the mounting holes for the tail lights brackets were not drilled. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Stepside 250, 3 on tree



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