Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jayschevy · 01-20-2015, 01:21 PM

I'm looking to purchase a new short bed kit for my 1971 C10 and was wondering who may have the best pricing. Looking for recommendations based on price and fit quality from those who have previously purchased a complete short bed kit. I'm planning on getting one with the steel floor, stake holes and
chevy on the tailgate.

Thanks

**68350** · 01-20-2015, 01:51 PM

I would personally buy AMD stuff because I'm almost positive they bought out the goodmark stuff.

zamboni2354 · 01-20-2015, 04:16 PM

because of the shipping costs the bed deal may end up being the closest dealer to you that will let you pick up the parts vs paying truck freight.

jeff

Jayschevy · 01-20-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni2354

because of the shipping costs the bed deal may end up being the closest dealer to you that will let you pick up the parts vs paying truck freight.

jeff

I know, however I must have it shipped. So price plus shipping is a major factor.

**LockDoc** · 01-20-2015, 05:08 PM

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From what I have read where ever you get the kit make sure it is made by the Woodall Company. I know Southern Kentucky Classics and Classic Chevy Parts (Kansas City, MO) handle them. Probably others too.

Just My 2¢ worth.

LockDoc

leftybass209 · 01-20-2015, 05:18 PM

Regardless of price you should choose a better kit instead of the better deal. The amount you save in shipping may be put right back into metalwork after you find out just how terrible some of these panels fit together.

SHANE 73Z · 01-20-2015, 05:48 PM

I purchased a shortbed fleet kit from GMC Pauls.

The parts arrived in Woodall boxes (mentioned above). It took 2 buddies & I a solid day to assemble and install.

All of the pieces fit together well. You will loosely bolt all of the major components (floor, front panel, sides & tubs) together and tighten all fasteners after fitment.

The only issue I found was the mounting holes for bolting it down are slightly off. The bed needs to move about a quarter inch that will require slotting the holes in the frame mounts.

I have yet to install the tailgate.

Shane

BlackedOut67shorty · 01-20-2015, 06:41 PM

I had a friend that was able to cut my lumber from the sawmill with notches. Got my ss screws from a screw shop in bulk, and plain steel bedstrips from lmc. The killer was waitin over six months for my wood to dry.

aboesec10 · 01-20-2015, 07:46 PM

got mine from gmc pauls as well, no complaints here! Everything fit together well, and arrived with no shipping damage.

**derotoreut** · 01-20-2015, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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From what I have read where ever you get the kit make sure it is made by the Woodall Company. I know Southern Kentucky Classics and Classic Chevy Parts (Kansas City, MO) handle them. Probably others too.

Just My 2¢ worth.

LockDoc

Read the same about So Ky Classics. No experience with them… Just what I've read.

bbcmudtruck · 01-24-2015, 11:04 AM

I had to run a file through nearly every single bolt hole on my repop bed. I bought my bedsides from top banana and my floor, tailgate and front panel from soky. I'm still having an ongoing issue getting the bed to square up.

01-20-2015, 01:21 PM	#1
Jayschevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 429	Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? I'm looking to purchase a new short bed kit for my 1971 C10 and was wondering who may have the best pricing. Looking for recommendations based on price and fit quality from those who have previously purchased a complete short bed kit. I'm planning on getting one with the steel floor, stake holes and chevy on the tailgate. Thanks

01-20-2015, 01:51 PM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? I would personally buy AMD stuff because I'm almost positive they bought out the goodmark stuff. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-20-2015, 04:16 PM	#3
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? because of the shipping costs the bed deal may end up being the closest dealer to you that will let you pick up the parts vs paying truck freight. jeff

01-20-2015, 05:08 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? - From what I have read where ever you get the kit make sure it is made by the Woodall Company. I know Southern Kentucky Classics and Classic Chevy Parts (Kansas City, MO) handle them. Probably others too. Just My 2¢ worth. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-20-2015, 05:18 PM	#6
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? Regardless of price you should choose a better kit instead of the better deal. The amount you save in shipping may be put right back into metalwork after you find out just how terrible some of these panels fit together.

01-20-2015, 05:48 PM	#7
SHANE 73Z Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 144	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? I purchased a shortbed fleet kit from GMC Pauls. The parts arrived in Woodall boxes (mentioned above). It took 2 buddies & I a solid day to assemble and install. All of the pieces fit together well. You will loosely bolt all of the major components (floor, front panel, sides & tubs) together and tighten all fasteners after fitment. The only issue I found was the mounting holes for bolting it down are slightly off. The bed needs to move about a quarter inch that will require slotting the holes in the frame mounts. I have yet to install the tailgate. Shane __________________ 68 Short Wide Build Thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534759

01-20-2015, 06:41 PM	#8
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? I had a friend that was able to cut my lumber from the sawmill with notches. Got my ss screws from a screw shop in bulk, and plain steel bedstrips from lmc. The killer was waitin over six months for my wood to dry. __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

01-20-2015, 07:46 PM	#9
aboesec10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 501	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? got mine from gmc pauls as well, no complaints here! Everything fit together well, and arrived with no shipping damage.

01-24-2015, 11:04 AM	#11
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: Who has the best pricing for a complete short bed kit? I had to run a file through nearly every single bolt hole on my repop bed. I bought my bedsides from top banana and my floor, tailgate and front panel from soky. I'm still having an ongoing issue getting the bed to square up.



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