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scott69c-10 · 12-20-2006, 11:20 AM

HELLO GROUP!
Was wondering if someone can tell me the interchangeability of longbeds? I have a 69 C-10 and was wondering if later year beds will fit. I have a chance to get an 80 but want to make sure it will be swappable. I understand the rear end may look different, I plan on customizing that anyway!
Scott

**raggedjim** · 12-20-2006, 11:26 AM

Scott, I have seen a truck in my town like this. I don't know how hard it was to do, but it did not look good. I think I would spend the time to find the correct longbed. They aren't too hard to find.

Good luck either way, Rg

JameslovesJammie · 12-20-2006, 04:20 PM

Scott,

I agree with raggedjim 100%. I have seen one on a reservation, and it looked horrible. None of the body lines matched at all, and the box looked to be wider at the top than ours. I'd try to find a 68-72 bed. A 67 will also fit, but will not have a reflector in the back, IIRC.

12-20-2006, 11:20 AM	#1
scott69c-10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California, MD Posts: 10	bed interchangeability HELLO GROUP! Was wondering if someone can tell me the interchangeability of longbeds? I have a 69 C-10 and was wondering if later year beds will fit. I have a chance to get an 80 but want to make sure it will be swappable. I understand the rear end may look different, I plan on customizing that anyway! Scott

12-20-2006, 11:26 AM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,483	Re: bed interchangeability Scott, I have seen a truck in my town like this. I don't know how hard it was to do, but it did not look good. I think I would spend the time to find the correct longbed. They aren't too hard to find. Good luck either way, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

12-20-2006, 04:20 PM	#3
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: bed interchangeability Scott, I agree with raggedjim 100%. I have seen one on a reservation, and it looked horrible. None of the body lines matched at all, and the box looked to be wider at the top than ours. I'd try to find a 68-72 bed. A 67 will also fit, but will not have a reflector in the back, IIRC. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.



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