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1LoC10 · 04-15-2006, 09:19 PM

I have never really liked it when people put the new style beds on there truck.... but this one looks damn good to me... it must be the shaved rear steps that make it look right.. now you just need to get a set of fiberglass fenders for our our trucks and cut out the round wheel well opening and make it match

1LoC10 · 04-15-2006, 09:21 PM

didnt even notice till just now... the doors with the shaved drip rails and how they are flush with the cab... that looks great too

pugs · 04-15-2006, 09:31 PM

I agree w/ ya 1LO that does look good w/ the shaved rear area and I had also thought about using the newer style bed and do abit of trimming to add glass 67-72 step fenders for the 67 project i picked up today. also going to revamp the drip edges

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-15-2006, 09:34 PM

I'm with you, I have never liked new beds with these trucks, but this one is the exception. Very nice , but somebody put tons of work into it to make it the exception.

**BOSS** · 04-15-2006, 09:36 PM

Looks sweet,i like the grill also.

matthufham · 04-15-2006, 09:55 PM

that's lotiks truck, he's a member here and there's a thread with the buildup of that truck somewhere

*Shane* · 04-15-2006, 10:03 PM

matthufham is right ... some of us "ol' timers" remember where that one started. Great truck.

qksilver · 04-15-2006, 10:16 PM

Does look good with the mods done to the rear steps? is that what it is called, where they are shaved

72armyswbtruck · 04-15-2006, 11:28 PM

I really like the stance of this one

chevy_fatman · 04-15-2006, 11:44 PM

Isn't that body on a 4x4 chassis by now? he wanted to do that......

Philip · 04-16-2006, 12:04 AM

Hi everyone, new here but not to hot cars and trucks. Been modifying Chevys since the 60's. I thought you might like to see another example of new bed on a classic truck. I saw it on the side of the road and had to take some photos. The bed is not modified and sure flows nice with the lines of the cab.

shifty · 04-16-2006, 12:14 AM

the only thing tht really irritates the crap outta me with newer beds is that the front wheel well is round and the rear wheel well is rectangular. it really detracts from the body lines and looks mismatched if you ask me.

no doubt, that guy has done a WICKED job on that truck, but the wheel well shape is still all stupid looking and off.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-16-2006, 12:42 AM

Yep that lotiks truck was for sale awhile ago he built that truck in what seemed like a years time..

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

the only thing tht really irritates the crap outta me with newer beds is that the front wheel well is round and the rear wheel well is rectangular. it really detracts from the body lines and looks mismatched if you ask me.

no doubt, that guy has done a WICKED job on that truck, but the wheel well shape is still all stupid looking and off.

I'll agree with that, and add that the top of the bed is too high once you get that lower line to get close to being lined up, the bottom of the bed is wider than the bottom of the cab, and the fact that other than that one line that almost lines up, the styles are nothing alike.

The red one is a very good job, and is one of the few that looks acceptable IMO... but still looks funny to me.

The 88 - 98 trucks look sweet... they are the second best lookin GM truck, second only to the 67 - 72, but they don't mix well.

I like beanut butter... and I like Steak... But I don't want Peter Pan slathered all over a big thick T-bone.

Just my opinion.

shifty · 04-16-2006, 12:48 AM

no, but peanut butter goes great in chili!

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 12:51 AM

ewwww

And ppl say I'm nuts for puttin peanut butter on my waffles WITh the hot syrip.

jimmydean · 04-16-2006, 01:55 AM

There is a new truck just down the road that has a newer style dully bed on I think a '69 cab. I'll get pics tomorrow. The red truck is nice, but I agree about the lines not matching.

I didn't notice so much on the dully fenders, that might be why I like it. You'll see in the pics.

shifty · 04-16-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ewwww

And ppl say I'm nuts for puttin peanut butter on my waffles WITh the hot syrip.

several chili cookoffs have been one (national ones, the big time) with chilis that use peanut butter as an ingredient. i forget why it is such a good thing to add, but ... it's highly used. Wish I could figure out a good string in Google to at least back that up, but outside of telling you to watch the Food Network on TV, not sure how.

Brainchild · 04-16-2006, 03:26 AM

There is a blck 4x4 like that green one running around here,and it is like Andy says,the body lines don't match up,look funky.
I suspect the red one has been sectioned with as much fabrication that has been done,that wouldn't have been overlooked IMO.It looks narrower between the bedrail,and step than the green one to me.

mac · 04-16-2006, 10:14 AM

In defense of the new bed style on our trucks ... its like they always say about opinions and rectums - We all got one and I don't particularly have to care for yours.

I happen to have a new bed truck and at the time it was a LOT cheaper to get a take-off bed than trying to resurrect a rusted out hulk. It was bad enough trying to get the sheetmetal on the cab squared away. I imagine a lot of us were in the same boat. NOW you can get all of the bed pieces for rebuilds but in '96 you couldn't.

I chose to keep the new bed on thru all of the whining about wheel well mismatch. I have a truck that is very nearly an exact copy of the red one and if your ride and a custom are in a show side by side, they each will get their own kind of attention. WHAT YOU GOT AIN'T BETTER, JUST DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I GOT !! I still don't care for your rectum (opinion).(End of rant)

chevyboy55 · 04-16-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

the only thing tht really irritates the crap outta me with newer beds is that the front wheel well is round and the rear wheel well is rectangular. it really detracts from the body lines and looks mismatched if you ask me.

no doubt, that guy has done a WICKED job on that truck, but the wheel well shape is still all stupid looking and off.

I agree!

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 10:37 AM

My truck is junk, so you automaticly have one over me.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-16-2006, 10:48 AM

Not my style, but I really like the 1st one

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Not my style, but I really like the 1st one

I guess that was what I was trying to say initially....
That red one is a huge step above the rest.

**special-K** · 04-16-2006, 01:57 PM

With all the alterations on the red one,it`s more acceptable,full-custom.But,just slapping a newer bed on is just an easy way out look to me.It`s been done for years on all body styles.The bed gets beat or rotted,so naturally a newer one is in better shape.Close,but no cigar.IMO

04-15-2006, 09:19 PM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Never thought a new body style bed could look so good I have never really liked it when people put the new style beds on there truck.... but this one looks damn good to me... it must be the shaved rear steps that make it look right.. now you just need to get a set of fiberglass fenders for our our trucks and cut out the round wheel well opening and make it match __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 04-15-2006 at 09:20 PM.

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1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good didnt even notice till just now... the doors with the shaved drip rails and how they are flush with the cab... that looks great too __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 04-15-2006 at 09:22 PM.

04-15-2006, 09:31 PM	#3
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good I agree w/ ya 1LO that does look good w/ the shaved rear area and I had also thought about using the newer style bed and do abit of trimming to add glass 67-72 step fenders for the 67 project i picked up today. also going to revamp the drip edges __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

04-15-2006, 09:34 PM	#4
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good I'm with you, I have never liked new beds with these trucks, but this one is the exception. Very nice , but somebody put tons of work into it to make it the exception. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-15-2006, 09:36 PM	#5
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Looks sweet,i like the grill also. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

04-15-2006, 09:55 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good that's lotiks truck, he's a member here and there's a thread with the buildup of that truck somewhere

04-15-2006, 10:03 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good matthufham is right ... some of us "ol' timers" remember where that one started. Great truck.

04-15-2006, 10:16 PM	#8
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Does look good with the mods done to the rear steps? is that what it is called, where they are shaved

04-15-2006, 11:28 PM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good I really like the stance of this one __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-15-2006, 11:44 PM	#10
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Isn't that body on a 4x4 chassis by now? he wanted to do that...... __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

04-16-2006, 12:04 AM	#11
Philip Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 7	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Hi everyone, new here but not to hot cars and trucks. Been modifying Chevys since the 60's. I thought you might like to see another example of new bed on a classic truck. I saw it on the side of the road and had to take some photos. The bed is not modified and sure flows nice with the lines of the cab. Attached Images

04-16-2006, 12:14 AM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good the only thing tht really irritates the crap outta me with newer beds is that the front wheel well is round and the rear wheel well is rectangular. it really detracts from the body lines and looks mismatched if you ask me. no doubt, that guy has done a WICKED job on that truck, but the wheel well shape is still all stupid looking and off. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-16-2006, 12:42 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good Yep that lotiks truck was for sale awhile ago he built that truck in what seemed like a years time.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-16-2006, 12:48 AM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good no, but peanut butter goes great in chili! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-16-2006, 12:51 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good ewwww And ppl say I'm nuts for puttin peanut butter on my waffles WITh the hot syrip.



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04-16-2006, 01:55 AM	#17
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good There is a new truck just down the road that has a newer style dully bed on I think a '69 cab. I'll get pics tomorrow. The red truck is nice, but I agree about the lines not matching. I didn't notice so much on the dully fenders, that might be why I like it. You'll see in the pics.

04-16-2006, 03:26 AM	#19
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good There is a blck 4x4 like that green one running around here,and it is like Andy says,the body lines don't match up,look funky. I suspect the red one has been sectioned with as much fabrication that has been done,that wouldn't have been overlooked IMO.It looks narrower between the bedrail,and step than the green one to me. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-16-2006, 10:14 AM	#20
mac Active Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 166	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good In defense of the new bed style on our trucks ... its like they always say about opinions and rectums - We all got one and I don't particularly have to care for yours. I happen to have a new bed truck and at the time it was a LOT cheaper to get a take-off bed than trying to resurrect a rusted out hulk. It was bad enough trying to get the sheetmetal on the cab squared away. I imagine a lot of us were in the same boat. NOW you can get all of the bed pieces for rebuilds but in '96 you couldn't. I chose to keep the new bed on thru all of the whining about wheel well mismatch. I have a truck that is very nearly an exact copy of the red one and if your ride and a custom are in a show side by side, they each will get their own kind of attention. WHAT YOU GOT AIN'T BETTER, JUST DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I GOT !! I still don't care for your rectum (opinion).(End of rant)

04-16-2006, 10:37 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good My truck is junk, so you automaticly have one over me.

04-16-2006, 10:48 AM	#23
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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Never thought a new body style bed could look so good With all the alterations on the red one,it`s more acceptable,full-custom.But,just slapping a newer bed on is just an easy way out look to me.It`s been done for years on all body styles.The bed gets beat or rotted,so naturally a newer one is in better shape.Close,but no cigar.IMO __________________ "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 ~

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