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streetstar · 10-10-2007, 01:15 PM

Most of you guys know how this happened, but----- is there a patch panel made that would repair this? or am i stuck looking for a bedside --- i dont want an aftermarket bed panel and the stock ones are hard to find that dont need a ton of bodywork

streetstar · 10-10-2007, 08:53 PM

bump

Pyrotechnic · 10-10-2007, 09:07 PM

Don't know about the individual patch panels. You could get an aftermarket bedside and cut a section out to repair yours, so you still have the good fit. I don't know how cost effective buying a whole bedside is. You could also hunt around at the junkyard and find a bed that has that section in good shape and cut it out for a patch panel.

Restrorob · 10-10-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

You could also hunt around at the junkyard and find a bed that has that section in good shape and cut it out for a patch panel.

That's what I would do rather than replace the whole side, Defiantly no aftermarket pieces.

**texassquarebodies** · 10-10-2007, 11:37 PM

I have a side for ya !!!! $200 and its a 77-78 OEM with no fuel door on the drivers side, just like yours. Very good condition. Has a couple of small holes 2-3 maybe were some one had a tool box. Probably have anything you might need 73-87 ,,,,, I am 45 minutes east of Dallas on I-20

Tony Kee
Texas Square Bodies

bb1979 · 10-11-2007, 04:30 AM

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me..._Code=7387Beds

streetstar · 10-11-2007, 09:33 PM

Looks like i have a solution to my problem ------ ohhhhh--- and dont forget to re-torque new aluminum wheels after 25 miles too

**old Rusty C10** · 10-11-2007, 10:22 PM

tri pro ( a site vendor) has something that should work

**Captkaos** · 10-12-2007, 11:38 AM

The link listed above it my catalog, and I am a site vendor also. BTW, thanks for the props bb1979!

impala_631 · 10-12-2007, 01:05 PM

i used to have books that had the patch panels, i replace the same spots on my bed cause they were all rotted out, i will look threw my books and see what i can find

streetstar · 10-13-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by impala_631

i used to have books that had the patch panels, i replace the same spots on my bed cause they were all rotted out, i will look threw my books and see what i can find
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whew --- Indiana trucks!!! I have a buddy from Lafayette who talked about 10 yo trucks being scrapped - now i can believe it.

Oklahoma is borderline, if its old enough , there will be rust, but i rarely see anything from the late 80's or '90's with a problem

streetstar · 10-13-2007, 09:42 PM

Texassquarebodies came through with an above average bedside --- so the search is over, thankfully --- i know they can be patched, and bedsides are available, but i really wanted to find a complete side - i am not a welder at all

10-10-2007, 01:15 PM	#1
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	OUCH! My bed hurts ! Most of you guys know how this happened, but----- is there a patch panel made that would repair this? or am i stuck looking for a bedside --- i dont want an aftermarket bed panel and the stock ones are hard to find that dont need a ton of bodywork

10-10-2007, 08:53 PM	#2
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! bump

10-10-2007, 09:07 PM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! Don't know about the individual patch panels. You could get an aftermarket bedside and cut a section out to repair yours, so you still have the good fit. I don't know how cost effective buying a whole bedside is. You could also hunt around at the junkyard and find a bed that has that section in good shape and cut it out for a patch panel.

10-10-2007, 11:37 PM	#5
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! I have a side for ya !!!! $200 and its a 77-78 OEM with no fuel door on the drivers side, just like yours. Very good condition. Has a couple of small holes 2-3 maybe were some one had a tool box. Probably have anything you might need 73-87 ,,,,, I am 45 minutes east of Dallas on I-20 Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-11-2007, 04:30 AM	#6
bb1979 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 205	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me..._Code=7387Beds __________________ 1979 C20 pickup 454 big block turbo 400, 4.56 gears

10-11-2007, 09:33 PM	#7
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! Looks like i have a solution to my problem ------ ohhhhh--- and dont forget to re-torque new aluminum wheels after 25 miles too

10-11-2007, 10:22 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! tri pro ( a site vendor) has something that should work __________________ 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!!

10-12-2007, 11:38 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! The link listed above it my catalog, and I am a site vendor also. BTW, thanks for the props bb1979! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-12-2007, 01:05 PM	#10
impala_631 :( BYEBYE :( Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: terre haute indiana Posts: 200	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! i used to have books that had the patch panels, i replace the same spots on my bed cause they were all rotted out, i will look threw my books and see what i can find __________________ THE IMPALA 74 C-10 "SNOTTROCKET"BUILD UP http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index...owtopic=370899

10-13-2007, 09:42 PM	#12
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: OUCH! My bed hurts ! Texassquarebodies came through with an above average bedside --- so the search is over, thankfully --- i know they can be patched, and bedsides are available, but i really wanted to find a complete side - i am not a welder at all



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