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Desert1957 · 07-31-2016, 09:27 AM

Can you assemble a COMPLETE 81-87 shortbed from new replacement parts?

If not , how close can you get? Is it worth the aggravation?

Can it be as strong with suspect materials that panels are made from currently?

I appreciate any input.

Thank
Desert

bigblock73 · 07-31-2016, 04:47 PM

You could find a nice complete GM shortbed for less than what you would spend on inferior new aftermarket parts to build one...and be MUCH happier.

bbbc10 · 07-31-2016, 08:22 PM

I would stay away from aftermarket bed panels etc gona have way to much trouble with them....hunt down a factory bed

Desert1957 · 08-01-2016, 07:55 AM

I am having a hard time finding any "Rust Free" shortbeds in the northeast rustbelt, Guess I'll keep looking.

Thanks,
Desert

RandyP · 08-01-2016, 08:02 AM

Buying a complete truck and paying transport fees would be worth it compared to piecing together everything aftermarket. Even a seasoned body tech would cuss having to do that. Then you could sell off rust free extra parts to recoup some of the money.

bigblock73 · 08-01-2016, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert1957

I am having a hard time finding any "Rust Free" shortbeds in the northeast rustbelt, Guess I'll keep looking.

Thanks,
Desert

Don't limit your search to the NE. Half the fun of building an old ride it the parts hunt, and adventures that go along with them. Look S/SW...make a fun little road trip out of it. Don't build with your blinders on.

909tyler · 08-01-2016, 10:07 AM

Contact bL.A.zer90045 about a complete bed. He lives in New Mexico but has a lot of parts and is willing to deliver (for a price).

*gmachinz* · 08-02-2016, 12:57 PM

I have a pair of 78-up LH and RH NOS Shortbox bedsides....not cheap tho...$3500 for the pair.

Desert1957 · 08-02-2016, 06:33 PM

Thanks to all who responded, My search will continue with a larger radius.

Desert

*gmachinz* · 08-02-2016, 06:37 PM

You will get lucky if u look long enough....I found a rust free Shortbox bed w/o tailgate but with dual fuel doors for $400! Of course that was after I freakin bought both NOS fuel door boxsides but that's how it goes sometimes lol

Desert1957 · 08-04-2016, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachinz

You will get lucky if u look long enough....I found a rust free Shortbox bed w/o tailgate but with dual fuel doors for $400! Of course that was after I freakin bought both NOS fuel door boxsides but that's how it goes sometimes lol

WOW, wish me luck finding one...

Desert

cheviss427 · 08-04-2016, 07:58 PM

Hello, I have a 79, swb, fleetside, in Longview, Washington. 99.9%, rust free. ....Steve. 1-360-200-9551, text me for pics, if you like.

bbbc10 · 08-04-2016, 08:52 PM

pm him you cant sell or anything unless you are a paying member

07-31-2016, 09:27 AM	#1
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Questions about shortbed replacement panels Can you assemble a COMPLETE 81-87 shortbed from new replacement parts? If not , how close can you get? Is it worth the aggravation? Can it be as strong with suspect materials that panels are made from currently? I appreciate any input. Thank Desert

07-31-2016, 04:47 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels You could find a nice complete GM shortbed for less than what you would spend on inferior new aftermarket parts to build one...and be MUCH happier. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-31-2016, 08:22 PM	#3
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels I would stay away from aftermarket bed panels etc gona have way to much trouble with them....hunt down a factory bed

08-01-2016, 07:55 AM	#4
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels I am having a hard time finding any "Rust Free" shortbeds in the northeast rustbelt, Guess I'll keep looking. Thanks, Desert

08-01-2016, 08:02 AM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels Buying a complete truck and paying transport fees would be worth it compared to piecing together everything aftermarket. Even a seasoned body tech would cuss having to do that. Then you could sell off rust free extra parts to recoup some of the money. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

08-01-2016, 10:07 AM	#7
909tyler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 54	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels Contact bL.A.zer90045 about a complete bed. He lives in New Mexico but has a lot of parts and is willing to deliver (for a price).

08-02-2016, 12:57 PM	#8
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels I have a pair of 78-up LH and RH NOS Shortbox bedsides....not cheap tho...$3500 for the pair.

08-02-2016, 06:33 PM	#9
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels Thanks to all who responded, My search will continue with a larger radius. Desert

08-02-2016, 06:37 PM	#10
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels You will get lucky if u look long enough....I found a rust free Shortbox bed w/o tailgate but with dual fuel doors for $400! Of course that was after I freakin bought both NOS fuel door boxsides but that's how it goes sometimes lol

08-04-2016, 07:58 PM	#12
cheviss427 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: longview,wa. Posts: 38	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels Hello, I have a 79, swb, fleetside, in Longview, Washington. 99.9%, rust free. ....Steve. 1-360-200-9551, text me for pics, if you like.

08-04-2016, 08:52 PM	#13
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Questions about shortbed replacement panels pm him you cant sell or anything unless you are a paying member



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