Bed Work

[Palf70Step]

Got around to being able to work on the truck, in particular the bed. My stepside bed is from an 84 GMC. For those of you contemplating using a 73-87 step bed there are a few differences, but looks like they can all be worked out OK with time. I know even with this work it will be a lott cheaper then buying after market sides, front and what all.

Anyways You'll need to redo all the fender mount holes to match the original step fenders, and you'll have to fill the old fender holes (still working on this part)

You'll need to grind off the step mounts, as the sheet metal folds outward instead of inward. You'll also have to weld in about 1 1/2" to 2" stip of sheet metal to fill the gap between the newer bed and the original steps.

And this is the one I just discovered the other day. No one mentioned it before, but you'll either have to swap the rear cross brace for an original 67-72, or move the bed mounts (as I did.) The newer mounts are shorter by an inch or so.

First shot shows two still on their respective braces