57 stepside bed sides the same as 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RShaips · 08-24-2005, 10:20 AM

I just saw a 57 long bed stepside bed in the paper that says good condition. I want a longbed stepside for the 72 4X4 that I am restoring. Isn' this the same bed, front panel,steps,tailgate as a 67-72 truck. I know the fenders are not the same, but I can always get those. Thanks

sneakysnake · 08-24-2005, 11:35 AM

The steps and fender bolt holed are different that I know of. but over all they are the same

RShaips · 08-24-2005, 11:46 AM

Thats what I thought, I guess i will have to go look at it and see how nice it is. thanks for the help

67ChevyRedneck · 08-24-2005, 01:16 PM

Overall they are the same, except the above-mentioned bolt holes, but you may also want to check the rolled flange area where the steps bolt on at the front of the bed. This area may be different and require grafting that area off of a 67-72 step bed, I don't know for sure though.

MAR-Ktech · 08-24-2005, 02:01 PM

A couple other things to watch for. Regarding the bedsides, besides the fender holes, the angle strip holes are different, and in 57, there were two lengths of long beds available. You need the longer one, about 98" inside length, to match the 67-72 length. The axle cutout area is in a different location on the 57 bed and the embossed ribs will come very close to your fender mounting pattern. If you are looking at the complete bed, there are a lot more differences that will complicate the process, rear sill difference in mounting bracket, Cross sill and bed-to-frame mounting is in a different location. Nothing that can't be worked out, but know it will be a project, not a Saturday afternoon bolt in. Check http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_gm.html for a little more information.

Mar-Ktech

RShaips · 08-24-2005, 04:06 PM

Thanks for the info, I may just wait until I find 67-72. I am not in a hurry at this time

55454 · 08-24-2005, 04:36 PM

54-87 except hole location. Some of the parts are still available at GM.

08-24-2005, 10:20 AM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	57 stepside bed sides the same as 67-72? I just saw a 57 long bed stepside bed in the paper that says good condition. I want a longbed stepside for the 72 4X4 that I am restoring. Isn' this the same bed, front panel,steps,tailgate as a 67-72 truck. I know the fenders are not the same, but I can always get those. Thanks

08-24-2005, 01:16 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Overall they are the same, except the above-mentioned bolt holes, but you may also want to check the rolled flange area where the steps bolt on at the front of the bed. This area may be different and require grafting that area off of a 67-72 step bed, I don't know for sure though. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-24-2005, 02:01 PM	#5
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	57 long bed differences A couple other things to watch for. Regarding the bedsides, besides the fender holes, the angle strip holes are different, and in 57, there were two lengths of long beds available. You need the longer one, about 98" inside length, to match the 67-72 length. The axle cutout area is in a different location on the 57 bed and the embossed ribs will come very close to your fender mounting pattern. If you are looking at the complete bed, there are a lot more differences that will complicate the process, rear sill difference in mounting bracket, Cross sill and bed-to-frame mounting is in a different location. Nothing that can't be worked out, but know it will be a project, not a Saturday afternoon bolt in. Check http://www.mar-k.com/bed_side_interchange_gm.html for a little more information. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

08-24-2005, 04:36 PM	#7
55454 55454 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lafayette La. Posts: 340	54-87 except hole location. Some of the parts are still available at GM. __________________ 72 Cheyenne 1956 3100 1955 210 19 year old Chihuahua (Factory Teeth)

08-24-2005, 11:35 AM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	The steps and fender bolt holed are different that I know of. but over all they are the same

08-24-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Thats what I thought, I guess i will have to go look at it and see how nice it is. thanks for the help

08-24-2005, 04:06 PM	#6
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Thanks for the info, I may just wait until I find 67-72. I am not in a hurry at this time



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