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polevault1977 · 03-07-2006, 10:46 PM

Just wondering how many have made their SWBs from repo bedsides and other repo parts. Probems, cost, etc. I have an old bed and am just wondering if it is worth fixing or going twaiwnese? Thanks for your thoughts, Danny

shifty · 03-07-2006, 10:48 PM

SWB = short wheel base. What are you talking about?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2006, 10:49 PM

Most of the repop parts I have on "GQ" are not as good as OE Parts,
they do not fit near as well, of course this is just my humble opinion.

RicksTrucks · 03-07-2006, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

SWB = short wheel base. What are you talking about?

I think a lot of us use SWB as short wide bed (fleetside) and LWB as long wide bed.

polevault1977 · 03-07-2006, 10:56 PM

Short Wide Bed

shifty · 03-08-2006, 12:08 AM

ah, i see. we had a discussion about that in the general forum this week i think. SWB is short wheel base (115, IIRC). i thought it was settled there's no such thing as a "wide bed"

an aftermarket short stepside bed was fully covered on that TV show Trucks! for the Copperhead project. I think I have that episode in my TiVO and I can find out the manufacturer if you want. It looked good going together and looked even better on the truck.

edit: sorry i'm being an ass.

SCOTI · 03-08-2006, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

ah, i see. we had a discussion about that in the general forum this week i think. SWB is short wheel base (115, IIRC). i thought it was settled there's no such thing as a "wide bed"

an aftermarket short stepside bed was fully covered on that TV show Trucks! for the Copperhead project. I think I have that episode in my TiVO and I can find out the manufacturer if you want. It looked good going together and looked even better on the truck.

edit: sorry i'm being an ass.

Actually it was a fleet bed that they covered in the Trucks episode.

As for the 'SWB' debate, it's up to each individual what it stands for. For me personally, it means a 'short bed' truck.

shifty · 03-08-2006, 12:41 AM

damn, you're right about the bedside, i am just mentally wasted tonight. rought day. well...i can still find out who made that bed - at least it might be a lead. i would probably buy a used one though if yours is that bad off.

SCOTI · 03-08-2006, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

damn, you're right about the bedside, i am just mentally wasted tonight. rought day. well...i can still find out who made that bed - at least it might be a lead. i would probably buy a used one though if yours is that bad off.

Goodmark was a sponser so that would be my 1st guess.

03-07-2006, 10:46 PM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	SWB from repo sheet metal Just wondering how many have made their SWBs from repo bedsides and other repo parts. Probems, cost, etc. I have an old bed and am just wondering if it is worth fixing or going twaiwnese? Thanks for your thoughts, Danny

03-07-2006, 10:48 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: SWB from repo sheet metal SWB = short wheel base. What are you talking about? __________________ 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.

03-07-2006, 10:49 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: SWB from repo sheet metal Most of the repop parts I have on "GQ" are not as good as OE Parts, they do not fit near as well, of course this is just my humble opinion. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-07-2006, 10:56 PM	#5
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Re: SWB from repo sheet metal Short Wide Bed

03-08-2006, 12:08 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: SWB from repo sheet metal ah, i see. we had a discussion about that in the general forum this week i think. SWB is short wheel base (115, IIRC). i thought it was settled there's no such thing as a "wide bed" an aftermarket short stepside bed was fully covered on that TV show Trucks! for the Copperhead project. I think I have that episode in my TiVO and I can find out the manufacturer if you want. It looked good going together and looked even better on the truck. edit: sorry i'm being an ass. __________________ 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. Last edited by shifty; 03-08-2006 at 12:10 AM.

03-08-2006, 12:41 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: SWB from repo sheet metal damn, you're right about the bedside, i am just mentally wasted tonight. rought day. well...i can still find out who made that bed - at least it might be a lead. i would probably buy a used one though if yours is that bad 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.



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