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bulky · 05-08-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm looking to buy a replacment drivers side bedside for my 1977 Long bed truck. It has dual tanks with the round hole. Should I go with a replacement side or try to find a used bed or side for sale and just unbolt that? Do the aftermarket sides come ready to bolt on or are they just the outer skin? Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-08-2007, 07:54 PM

ive seen complete replacement bedsides and they bolt in but you also have to tack weld them like the factory ones LMC has em as do all the major catalogue suppliers. Problem is they are pricey and you can usually find a bed cheaper than two bedsides unless youre building a show truck thats the way to go

canadianc-10 · 05-09-2007, 08:52 PM

ive bought the aftermarket bedsides a few times. there ok quality as long as you dont get one with shipping damage. changing them is fairly straight forward, easier then a fender. but like any aftermarket panel be prepared to oblong a few holes in the panel.

Srubydo1986 · 05-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Id go find some original bed sides. after market stuff is thin if you tap it you can tell the difference. It a soup can sound to a pepsi can sound its a big difference. My buddy did after market and hates them hes now put on orginal on his truck.

Just thought i give the other side of the opinion.

05-08-2007, 07:20 PM	#1
bulky Bulky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 163	Replacement Bedside question I'm looking to buy a replacment drivers side bedside for my 1977 Long bed truck. It has dual tanks with the round hole. Should I go with a replacement side or try to find a used bed or side for sale and just unbolt that? Do the aftermarket sides come ready to bolt on or are they just the outer skin? Thanks. __________________ 2016 Silverado 1930 Model A Hot Rod 1923 Ford A/SR Altered - Injected 409 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport Dad's 1970 GMC 9' Stepside Dad's 1969 GMC Custom Camper

05-08-2007, 07:54 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	Re: Replacement Bedside question ive seen complete replacement bedsides and they bolt in but you also have to tack weld them like the factory ones LMC has em as do all the major catalogue suppliers. Problem is they are pricey and you can usually find a bed cheaper than two bedsides unless youre building a show truck thats the way to go __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-09-2007, 08:52 PM	#3
canadianc-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: brooks Posts: 130	Re: Replacement Bedside question ive bought the aftermarket bedsides a few times. there ok quality as long as you dont get one with shipping damage. changing them is fairly straight forward, easier then a fender. but like any aftermarket panel be prepared to oblong a few holes in the panel.

05-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#4
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Replacement Bedside question Id go find some original bed sides. after market stuff is thin if you tap it you can tell the difference. It a soup can sound to a pepsi can sound its a big difference. My buddy did after market and hates them hes now put on orginal on his truck. Just thought i give the other side of the opinion. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one



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