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RodC · 09-08-2003, 01:49 PM

I have heard that the bedsides on the 73-87 trucks are the same but a few differences. How hard is it to use this series to replace the ones on a 71 SWB stepside.

I know the fenders are different but what about the rest?

Is it diffrent where the cross seals are, or where the steps bolt?

lukecp · 09-08-2003, 01:51 PM

The bed is the same besides the fenders and some fender bolt holes. I believe that the 73-up beds use different fender mounting holes, but it won't be too big of a deal to weld up the old holes and drill new ones for you '71 fenders.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-08-2003, 01:55 PM

The fender mounting holes are different, the front stake pockets are different, the front sides above the steps are different. There is enough difference to make it worth while to get the 67-72 bedsides in my opinion. They can be used but there is some extensive work to be done, if it is to look right.

Jim

krue · 09-08-2003, 04:11 PM

Ask Palf70step, he is in the process of modding a later model stepside for his truck. You have to drill new mounting holes, fill in the old ones and add a piece at the step cuz the later step is up higher on the bed.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-08-2003, 06:41 PM

You also need to move the crossmembers or get new bed strips for 73 up

09-08-2003, 01:49 PM	#1
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	Stepside Bedside Differences I have heard that the bedsides on the 73-87 trucks are the same but a few differences. How hard is it to use this series to replace the ones on a 71 SWB stepside. I know the fenders are different but what about the rest? Is it diffrent where the cross seals are, or where the steps bolt? __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

09-08-2003, 01:51 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	The bed is the same besides the fenders and some fender bolt holes. I believe that the 73-up beds use different fender mounting holes, but it won't be too big of a deal to weld up the old holes and drill new ones for you '71 fenders. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-08-2003, 04:11 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Ask Palf70step, he is in the process of modding a later model stepside for his truck. You have to drill new mounting holes, fill in the old ones and add a piece at the step cuz the later step is up higher on the bed. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-08-2003, 06:41 PM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	You also need to move the crossmembers or get new bed strips for 73 up __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-08-2003, 01:55 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The fender mounting holes are different, the front stake pockets are different, the front sides above the steps are different. There is enough difference to make it worth while to get the 67-72 bedsides in my opinion. They can be used but there is some extensive work to be done, if it is to look right. Jim



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