Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

white_paper_180 · 09-02-2008, 12:48 AM

Is it possible to get ALL after market to build a short box from scratch? I had a long box 72, but chopped the frame down. I was going to cut my long box up and throw some after market sides on and call it good, but the box is in such good condition i cant bring myself to doing it. I've looked at LMC and they have Cross Sills for a wood box (thats what i want, stock for the truck is steel), and i know they have box sides, inner fender wells, Front bed panels, and tailgates, but is that all i need? I know i also need wood, and chrome strips if anyone can tell me a good stop to get them too. Thanks alot!!!!!!

PHAT TONY · 09-02-2008, 01:08 AM

I'm not sure in your area,I'm in red deer and Scott in penhold sells kits, complete, wood or steel.I'm putting all new on my '67swb, 2800 bucks-bolts, latches, hinges, the whole shibang!

65ShortStep · 09-02-2008, 12:36 PM

Try Mar-K they have most, Not sure about all, parts for beds.

Mar-K

matthufham · 09-02-2008, 01:09 PM

ever see trucks tv with copperhead. back in the stacey david days, he built a whole truck from a frame and bare cab from aftermarket companies. got most his bed from goodmark, and a wood floor from somewhere

northerngmc · 09-02-2008, 03:00 PM

Yes, and Scott's in Penhold is a Mar-K dealer. I do not think MAr-k handles the short bed sides anymore, but I am sure Scott will have found another source.

Scott's has a webpage, http://www.scottssupertrucks.com/ but it is not the best and he does not answer email very well. Phone them at Phone: (403) 886-5572 or 1-800-GMC-CHEV (Toll Free - Canada Only)

I purchased a complete short bed for my 59 GMC from Scott's and have talked with them about a 68-72 short bed as I am working on and driving a 69 now.

By the way, welcome from Fort Smith NT.....

jb4short · 09-02-2008, 04:09 PM

Mar-K will have everything but the bedsides- top notch stuff also. I'm using their sills, polished strips, oak, and hardware kit and everything was flawless

PanelDeland · 09-02-2008, 05:22 PM

Most of the BB vendors can hook you up also.If you can catch one at a swap meet or show near you,there's a possibility you could save shipping.It may cost 1 1/2 times the parts by the time you ship.

**special-K** · 09-02-2008, 10:05 PM

Yes,you can build a complete bed Stepside or Fleetside,wood or steel floor from scratch.

09-02-2008, 12:48 AM	#1
white_paper_180 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethrbidge alberta Posts: 55	Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box Is it possible to get ALL after market to build a short box from scratch? I had a long box 72, but chopped the frame down. I was going to cut my long box up and throw some after market sides on and call it good, but the box is in such good condition i cant bring myself to doing it. I've looked at LMC and they have Cross Sills for a wood box (thats what i want, stock for the truck is steel), and i know they have box sides, inner fender wells, Front bed panels, and tailgates, but is that all i need? I know i also need wood, and chrome strips if anyone can tell me a good stop to get them too. Thanks alot!!!!!!

09-02-2008, 01:08 AM	#2
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box I'm not sure in your area,I'm in red deer and Scott in penhold sells kits, complete, wood or steel.I'm putting all new on my '67swb, 2800 bucks-bolts, latches, hinges, the whole shibang!

09-02-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
65ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 57	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box Try Mar-K they have most, Not sure about all, parts for beds. Mar-K __________________

09-02-2008, 01:09 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box ever see trucks tv with copperhead. back in the stacey david days, he built a whole truck from a frame and bare cab from aftermarket companies. got most his bed from goodmark, and a wood floor from somewhere

09-02-2008, 03:00 PM	#5
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box Yes, and Scott's in Penhold is a Mar-K dealer. I do not think MAr-k handles the short bed sides anymore, but I am sure Scott will have found another source. Scott's has a webpage, http://www.scottssupertrucks.com/ but it is not the best and he does not answer email very well. Phone them at Phone: (403) 886-5572 or 1-800-GMC-CHEV (Toll Free - Canada Only) I purchased a complete short bed for my 59 GMC from Scott's and have talked with them about a 68-72 short bed as I am working on and driving a 69 now. By the way, welcome from Fort Smith NT..... __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

09-02-2008, 04:09 PM	#6
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box Mar-K will have everything but the bedsides- top notch stuff also. I'm using their sills, polished strips, oak, and hardware kit and everything was flawless

09-02-2008, 05:22 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box Most of the BB vendors can hook you up also.If you can catch one at a swap meet or show near you,there's a possibility you could save shipping.It may cost 1 1/2 times the parts by the time you ship. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-02-2008, 10:05 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Building A Short, Box... The Whole Box Yes,you can build a complete bed Stepside or Fleetside,wood or steel floor from scratch. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-02-2008 at 10:06 PM.



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