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Sam59 · 08-08-2007, 06:12 PM

i have a 63 lwb and i just noticed how i like the look of a 55-59 lwb fleetside bed...

.. i'd think it'd be a pretty straight swap? if so anyone seen it done? lets see some pictures.. thanks,
-sam

hewlett2002000 · 08-08-2007, 06:21 PM

i like those beds too. i like those whole trucks for that matter. i think it would be cool to add those rocket things to a 60-66 bed. i also would like to see pics.
thanks,
John

**slepysal** · 08-08-2007, 07:26 PM

I have wondered about that too. I think it woud look cool

60ratrod · 08-09-2007, 05:59 AM

sure it CAN work, with a little bit of work. my 60 is sitting on a mid 70's blazer frame and the guy that started this truck messed up the bed real bad. so i go a bed from a late 70s-early 80's dodge. the mounts are a little different and is going to take a bit of enginuity, but it CAN work with enough effort. i think that since its a gm product that you shouldn't have to do too much modifying. the reasons why i'm going with a dodge bed is cause the step side bed that i'm using is in better shape than mine, i knew the guy, and availability. will post photos when i'm done

six4flat · 08-09-2007, 11:37 PM

is this a 59 short box or just a custom job with the lights on the side like that

hewlett2002000 · 08-10-2007, 12:03 AM

thats just a custom job but it is cool.
John

**Captainfab** · 08-10-2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

thats just a custom job but it is cool.
John

That's an understatement!....That's a '60-'63 with a crap load of work done to it. I wouldn't mind seeing more of that truck

Now back to Sam59's question....it should work, but IMHO to make it look right, you may have to graft the two beds together to keep the body lines continuous.

six4flat · 08-10-2007, 12:38 AM

yes indeed there was tons of work done to that truck like you wouldnt believe. ive seen other photos of thos truck in our section but i couldnt find them

PrerunnerRob · 08-10-2007, 11:42 PM

Check out IF customs webiste, they did all the framework for that truck, and Grant Kustoms did all the sheetmetal work.

Frizzle Fry · 08-11-2007, 01:04 AM

I've got a bunch of pics of that truck, but I'm not gonna hijack this thread. I'll look for a link for ya.

Are you just wanting to put the spears on the 63 or a whole 58-59 bed? The spears wouln't be a problem and should look cool but the bed bodylines would not line up nor look good at all IMO.

Frizzle Fry · 08-11-2007, 01:08 AM

Here's a link to some. http://www.grantkustoms.com/gallcust4.html There's a ton more out there.

Sam59 · 08-11-2007, 01:09 AM

thats kind of what i was thinking but taking the spears off wouldnt be a bad idea

08-08-2007, 06:12 PM	#1
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Will it work? i have a 63 lwb and i just noticed how i like the look of a 55-59 lwb fleetside bed..... i'd think it'd be a pretty straight swap? if so anyone seen it done? lets see some pictures.. thanks, -sam

08-08-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Will it work? i like those beds too. i like those whole trucks for that matter. i think it would be cool to add those rocket things to a 60-66 bed. i also would like to see pics. thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

08-08-2007, 07:26 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Will it work? I have wondered about that too. I think it woud look cool __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-09-2007, 05:59 AM	#4
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Will it work? sure it CAN work, with a little bit of work. my 60 is sitting on a mid 70's blazer frame and the guy that started this truck messed up the bed real bad. so i go a bed from a late 70s-early 80's dodge. the mounts are a little different and is going to take a bit of enginuity, but it CAN work with enough effort. i think that since its a gm product that you shouldn't have to do too much modifying. the reasons why i'm going with a dodge bed is cause the step side bed that i'm using is in better shape than mine, i knew the guy, and availability. will post photos when i'm done

08-09-2007, 11:37 PM	#5
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: Will it work? is this a 59 short box or just a custom job with the lights on the side like that Last edited by six4flat; 08-09-2007 at 11:40 PM.

08-10-2007, 12:03 AM	#6
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Will it work? thats just a custom job but it is cool. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

08-10-2007, 12:38 AM	#8
six4flat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 313	Re: Will it work? yes indeed there was tons of work done to that truck like you wouldnt believe. ive seen other photos of thos truck in our section but i couldnt find them

08-10-2007, 11:42 PM	#9
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Will it work? Check out IF customs webiste, they did all the framework for that truck, and Grant Kustoms did all the sheetmetal work.

08-11-2007, 01:04 AM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Will it work? I've got a bunch of pics of that truck, but I'm not gonna hijack this thread. I'll look for a link for ya. Are you just wanting to put the spears on the 63 or a whole 58-59 bed? The spears wouln't be a problem and should look cool but the bed bodylines would not line up nor look good at all IMO. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-11-2007 at 01:04 AM.

08-11-2007, 01:08 AM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Will it work? Here's a link to some. http://www.grantkustoms.com/gallcust4.html There's a ton more out there.

08-11-2007, 01:09 AM	#12
Sam59 Flat Broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 209	Re: Will it work? thats kind of what i was thinking but taking the spears off wouldnt be a bad idea



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