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CG · 10-09-2016, 09:18 AM

Whats the consensus on the reproduction bed sides for the short boxes? Ive seen a few threads talking about purchasing them, but I don't recall seeing anything about how people like them. The prices seem pretty reasonable. Is it making the value of a decent OEM short box taper off some? Why buy a bed that's going to take a ton of time and possibly materials to make it right if the new sides are nice.

I have a 67 long box bed Ive been saving because its a good candidate for shortening. I believe the wheel openings on 67's match the short box openings. I also have a couple of complete short boxes, not perfect, just decent. Just wondering when its ok to jettison this stuff (nothing for sale, this isn't a fishing trip to sell stuff). Same thing for the other large parts ... are they getting better?

northern 85 · 10-09-2016, 09:24 AM

I used lmc 66 sb sides, free shipping!! Im very happy with them fit and quality.

Kennuck · 10-09-2016, 10:04 AM

I used Woodall on mine very happy with the results.

**special-K** · 10-09-2016, 10:30 AM

Woodall makes these and all I've heard are good comments. I have helped on a couple trucks that used them and they worked very nicely. I don't think they affect the price of OEMs, though. There are those who still want the original stuff. What I think the repros will do for OEM beds is stop the price from climbing out of sight...on all but the cleanest pieces. I have all good OEM sheet metal for my '67 project and that's been the plan with most all of the parts. But, one side is a 68-72 requiring the marker light opening to be filled and the '67 side needs work. I am considering going with the Woodalls and hanging onto the OEMs.

**wesmigletz** · 10-12-2016, 10:39 PM

Who carries the Woodall bedsides? I'd like to replace the driver side on my 67.

**special-K** · 10-13-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wesmigletz

Who carries the Woodall bedsides? I'd like to replace the driver side on my 67.

Anyone who sells bedsides

FL71C10 · 10-13-2016, 07:47 AM

I think several people here on the board have purchased beds from Southern Kentucky Classics and have been happy.

**wesmigletz** · 10-13-2016, 08:25 AM

Thank you for the responses.

Wes

Elliot949 · 10-13-2016, 08:43 AM

My Complete bed came from Classic Parts of America... I was very happy with the Dynacorn Bedsides... The Front Panel was a "Counter Part" which is made in Taiwan and was junk... I had to get a replacement panel and it was at best ok... I had to do alot of work to get it to fit properly...

The Steel bed floor was perfect as was the tailgate...

I think all of the bedsides seem to be good parts... Another Bedside that I have heard really goof things about is the Goodmark Brand...

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-13-2016, 02:54 PM

Does anyone have a list of what distributors sell what bed sides by chance?

Elliot949 · 10-13-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Does anyone have a list of what distributors sell what bed sides by chance?

Actually they all sell what they get the "deal"on when they buy them .. Goodman sells theIRS direct as well as through distribution... I think some others also sell direct...

Cooper Restorations · 10-14-2016, 06:00 AM

We carry Tri Plus and Goodmark. You will be pleased with the quality. Check out our website at www.cooperrestorations.com

10-09-2016, 09:18 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	New Short Box Sides Whats the consensus on the reproduction bed sides for the short boxes? Ive seen a few threads talking about purchasing them, but I don't recall seeing anything about how people like them. The prices seem pretty reasonable. Is it making the value of a decent OEM short box taper off some? Why buy a bed that's going to take a ton of time and possibly materials to make it right if the new sides are nice. I have a 67 long box bed Ive been saving because its a good candidate for shortening. I believe the wheel openings on 67's match the short box openings. I also have a couple of complete short boxes, not perfect, just decent. Just wondering when its ok to jettison this stuff (nothing for sale, this isn't a fishing trip to sell stuff). Same thing for the other large parts ... are they getting better?

10-09-2016, 09:24 AM	#2
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: New Short Box Sides I used lmc 66 sb sides, free shipping!! Im very happy with them fit and quality.

10-09-2016, 10:04 AM	#3
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: New Short Box Sides I used Woodall on mine very happy with the results. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

10-09-2016, 10:30 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: New Short Box Sides Woodall makes these and all I've heard are good comments. I have helped on a couple trucks that used them and they worked very nicely. I don't think they affect the price of OEMs, though. There are those who still want the original stuff. What I think the repros will do for OEM beds is stop the price from climbing out of sight...on all but the cleanest pieces. I have all good OEM sheet metal for my '67 project and that's been the plan with most all of the parts. But, one side is a 68-72 requiring the marker light opening to be filled and the '67 side needs work. I am considering going with the Woodalls and hanging onto the OEMs. __________________ "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 ~

10-12-2016, 10:39 PM	#5
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: New Short Box Sides Who carries the Woodall bedsides? I'd like to replace the driver side on my 67. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

10-13-2016, 07:47 AM	#7
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: New Short Box Sides I think several people here on the board have purchased beds from Southern Kentucky Classics and have been happy. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

10-13-2016, 08:25 AM	#8
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: New Short Box Sides Thank you for the responses. Wes __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

10-13-2016, 08:43 AM	#9
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: New Short Box Sides My Complete bed came from Classic Parts of America... I was very happy with the Dynacorn Bedsides... The Front Panel was a "Counter Part" which is made in Taiwan and was junk... I had to get a replacement panel and it was at best ok... I had to do alot of work to get it to fit properly... The Steel bed floor was perfect as was the tailgate... I think all of the bedsides seem to be good parts... Another Bedside that I have heard really goof things about is the Goodmark Brand... Attached Images __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

10-13-2016, 02:54 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New Short Box Sides Does anyone have a list of what distributors sell what bed sides by chance? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-14-2016, 06:00 AM	#12
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 403	Re: New Short Box Sides We carry Tri Plus and Goodmark. You will be pleased with the quality. Check out our website at www.cooperrestorations.com



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