how about advice then... on step side beds - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigstoys · 11-10-2005, 02:55 PM

first off i tried to post in the classified adds but i can't and i'm not trying to get a buyer for the bed i just wanted to know what i should ask for as far as the price is concerned i mentioned that we will be going to a swap meet in the bay area of california and i wanted to see if anyone here has sold a step side bed because i have no idea what they are going for. we also wanted to know what kind of money to take with us to purchase a bed at the meet. a fleetside short bed. i wasn't really asking anyone to bite on buying his bed i was just trying to let everyone know what his plan's were. i didn't know whether a trade with cash was an option for these items or if people are even looking for one. i don't see to many step sides on the road so i was just raising the question. no harm intended but i would like to see this post go through that way i can be ready for the weekend. so........
1) what is a normal asking price for a step side bed
2) what is a normal asking price for a fleetside bed
3) what does everyone look for in a fleetside bed... ie certain spots for rust or dents that can't be fixed because of the given location so to stay away from purchasing that particular bed.

jsbgump · 11-10-2005, 03:58 PM

I would say a step side that is in good condition could bring 200-300 Fleetside will run 500 on up

stllookn · 11-10-2005, 04:11 PM

I agree...200-400 for a stepside bed and 500-1200 for a good fleetside bed. It all depends upon the condition. New stepside fenders go for about $380-/each. A stepside bed that only needs a Scotchbrite pad for preparation prior to painting is worth $1000+ but I am not sure you will get that. People forget how much prep is involved in sheet metal work. Good luck.

bigstoys · 11-10-2005, 04:56 PM

so fenders for a step side fenders are more sought after than the whole bed? maybe we'll advertise a price for fenders alone then maybe 100 more for the whole shabang! good info appreciate it guys.

boraxman · 11-10-2005, 06:06 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=167130

I think this ones still out there, dont know how far you are from zip 91351, but I can check if your interested, no tail gate.

Jason915 · 11-10-2005, 06:48 PM

I bought a real nice fleetside shortbed off of chevydude for $700.00 w/o a tailgate. Rust free and no bondo all holes filled with a migwelder

11-10-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
bigstoys PIMP Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Patterson Ca. and Travis AFB CA. Posts: 56	how about advice then... on step side beds first off i tried to post in the classified adds but i can't and i'm not trying to get a buyer for the bed i just wanted to know what i should ask for as far as the price is concerned i mentioned that we will be going to a swap meet in the bay area of california and i wanted to see if anyone here has sold a step side bed because i have no idea what they are going for. we also wanted to know what kind of money to take with us to purchase a bed at the meet. a fleetside short bed. i wasn't really asking anyone to bite on buying his bed i was just trying to let everyone know what his plan's were. i didn't know whether a trade with cash was an option for these items or if people are even looking for one. i don't see to many step sides on the road so i was just raising the question. no harm intended but i would like to see this post go through that way i can be ready for the weekend. so........ 1) what is a normal asking price for a step side bed 2) what is a normal asking price for a fleetside bed 3) what does everyone look for in a fleetside bed... ie certain spots for rust or dents that can't be fixed because of the given location so to stay away from purchasing that particular bed. __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/bigstoys

11-10-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: how about advice then... on step side beds I would say a step side that is in good condition could bring 200-300 Fleetside will run 500 on up __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-10-2005, 04:11 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: how about advice then... on step side beds I agree...200-400 for a stepside bed and 500-1200 for a good fleetside bed. It all depends upon the condition. New stepside fenders go for about $380-/each. A stepside bed that only needs a Scotchbrite pad for preparation prior to painting is worth $1000+ but I am not sure you will get that. People forget how much prep is involved in sheet metal work. Good luck. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

11-10-2005, 04:56 PM	#4
bigstoys PIMP Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Patterson Ca. and Travis AFB CA. Posts: 56	Re: how about advice then... on step side beds so fenders for a step side fenders are more sought after than the whole bed? maybe we'll advertise a price for fenders alone then maybe 100 more for the whole shabang! good info appreciate it guys. __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/bigstoys

11-10-2005, 06:06 PM	#5
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: how about advice then... on step side beds http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=167130 I think this ones still out there, dont know how far you are from zip 91351, but I can check if your interested, no tail gate. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-10-2005, 06:48 PM	#6
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: how about advice then... on step side beds I bought a real nice fleetside shortbed off of chevydude for $700.00 w/o a tailgate. Rust free and no bondo all holes filled with a migwelder __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder



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