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wdrthird · 05-28-2008, 08:26 PM

Saw this today on my way to work. I pass this truck all the time and it use to be a decent looking long bed, so somebody cut it up to make it look like this on purpose. I've always seen the late model step side beds on these trucks and they look good, but this just doesnt work for me.

72BlckButy · 05-28-2008, 09:15 PM

I didn't expect that...

That's stretchin' there.

Darkblu · 05-28-2008, 09:19 PM

Maybe it would look good after some matching paint. Maybe they put the longbed on the 4X4.Ha.

72BlckButy · 05-28-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkblu

Maybe it would look good after some matching paint. Maybe they put the longbed on the 4X4.Ha.

Nah...

Just kidding! To each their own, but for me the body lines just don't match very well.

1968SWBBigBlock · 05-28-2008, 09:27 PM

I think you misspelled Unusual - it's UGLY

Darkblu · 05-28-2008, 09:28 PM

True, the lines don't match. Oh well props for tryin somethin different I guess.

chevy72blu · 05-28-2008, 09:35 PM

I think it would actually work if you grafted the front fenderwells of the same body style late model truck. It would still look better with the factory bed on it though. =P

Brad · 05-28-2008, 10:21 PM

If they put either factory wheel arches on it, match up the lower body line and paint it to match then it'll look good, but the factory bed looks best IMO.

OrangeCrush1970 · 05-28-2008, 10:32 PM

Yikes!!!!

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-28-2008, 11:17 PM

Maybe its temporary until he finds a nice short fleet

If you see him give him the number to Mar-K

wdrthird · 05-28-2008, 11:25 PM

Im gonna try and find the owner so I can ask about the original tailgate, if I remember correctly it was in pretty good shape. If I get a chance to talk to him I'll ask about his plans for the truck and see if he's gonna leave it like that.

HoupPhotography · 05-29-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nah...

Just kidding! To each their own, but for me the body lines just don't match very well.

I didn't notice the body line's until you yelled it out

It might be the angle, the bed is so smashed against the cab it looks like a uni-booty...er uni-body. Hell, all he needs is a few gallons of bondo, fill in the old crease, smack some new bondo where the new line would be and drag a butter knife along the side to create and match the lines of the cab.

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2008, 12:10 AM

the only way to make that bed look right, is to put it back on the truck it came off of. Thee isn't a single line that is close, even the curve of the body is missing, the cab bows out in the center, where the late model bed is slab sided.

streetstar · 05-29-2008, 12:14 AM

ahhhhhhhh!!!!! My eyes. My eyes !!!

maybe the guy just jumped the gun on his shorty conversion, and thats the only bed he had to try until he shortens the other one, or aquires the right one

HoupPhotography · 05-29-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the only way to make that bed look right, is to put it back on the truck it came off of. Thee isn't a single line that is close, even the curve of the body is missing, the cab bows out in the center, where the late model bed is slab sided.

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Originally Posted by streetstar

ahhhhhhhh!!!!! My eyes. My eyes !!!

maybe the guy just jumped the gun on his shorty conversion, and thats the only bed he had to try until he shortens the other one, or aquires the right one

You guys bring the Funnay... My daughter asked me what was so funny... I showed her the photo and she said, "oh, what happened to that" in the typical teenager voice......

Psycho71 · 05-29-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Maybe its temporary until he finds a nice short fleet

We're gonna hope that is the case!

**special-K** · 05-29-2008, 05:10 AM

After carefully examining that bed on that truck and putting alot of thought to it i think I`ve come up with a great answer on how it could look alot better than it ever could the way it is......Shoulda left it a good looking longbed than a cobbled-up shortbed.That thing is effed upper`na wombat!!!

72BlckButy · 05-29-2008, 05:22 AM

I couldn't agree more...

ShowSS12 · 05-29-2008, 05:29 AM

I always wondered what a NBS fleet bed would look like, that I now see it looks like crap.......

Bob 68327 · 05-29-2008, 05:40 AM

I think I just threw up in my mouth !!! No I know I just threw up in my mouth !!!

HoupPhotography · 05-29-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Maybe its temporary until he finds a nice short fleet

If not, lets all pitch in and buy him one. There is one here on CL for $300 and it has been on there forever. I'll even deliver it free when I'm there in two weeks..... atleast to Tulsa

Cyclone44 · 05-29-2008, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the only way to make that bed look right, is to put it back on the truck it came off of. Thee isn't a single line that is close, even the curve of the body is missing, the cab bows out in the center, where the late model bed is slab sided.

That is the truth that dosen't match up anywhere!!!

GKsport67 · 05-29-2008, 06:52 AM

The ULTIMATE mix between MODERN/CLASSIC

CLASSIC/MODERN...whatever!

AlienYouth · 05-29-2008, 07:20 AM

cant really judge it being 2 different colors, but so far it dont look so hot, lol

Arad68 · 05-29-2008, 07:24 AM

Two different colors doesn't help...with the prices of SWB beds these days I can't blame him for trying

05-28-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
wdrthird Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma Posts: 229	Unusual bed choice Saw this today on my way to work. I pass this truck all the time and it use to be a decent looking long bed, so somebody cut it up to make it look like this on purpose. I've always seen the late model step side beds on these trucks and they look good, but this just doesnt work for me. Attached Images

05-28-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Unusual bed choice I didn't expect that... That's stretchin' there. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-28-2008 at 09:16 PM.

05-28-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
Darkblu Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 26	Re: Unusual bed choice Maybe it would look good after some matching paint. Maybe they put the longbed on the 4X4.Ha.

05-28-2008, 09:27 PM	#5
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05-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#6
Darkblu Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 26	Re: Unusual bed choice True, the lines don't match. Oh well props for tryin somethin different I guess.

05-28-2008, 09:35 PM	#7
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Unusual bed choice I think it would actually work if you grafted the front fenderwells of the same body style late model truck. It would still look better with the factory bed on it though. =P __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

05-28-2008, 10:21 PM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Unusual bed choice If they put either factory wheel arches on it, match up the lower body line and paint it to match then it'll look good, but the factory bed looks best IMO. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 05-28-2008 at 10:22 PM.

05-28-2008, 10:32 PM	#9
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Unusual bed choice Yikes!!!! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

05-28-2008, 11:17 PM	#10
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Unusual bed choice Maybe its temporary until he finds a nice short fleet If you see him give him the number to Mar-K __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-28-2008, 11:25 PM	#11
wdrthird Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ponca City, Oklahoma Posts: 229	Re: Unusual bed choice Im gonna try and find the owner so I can ask about the original tailgate, if I remember correctly it was in pretty good shape. If I get a chance to talk to him I'll ask about his plans for the truck and see if he's gonna leave it like that.

05-29-2008, 12:10 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Unusual bed choice the only way to make that bed look right, is to put it back on the truck it came off of. Thee isn't a single line that is close, even the curve of the body is missing, the cab bows out in the center, where the late model bed is slab sided.

05-29-2008, 12:14 AM	#14
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Unusual bed choice ahhhhhhhh!!!!! My eyes. My eyes !!! maybe the guy just jumped the gun on his shorty conversion, and thats the only bed he had to try until he shortens the other one, or aquires the right one __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

05-29-2008, 05:10 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Unusual bed choice After carefully examining that bed on that truck and putting alot of thought to it i think I`ve come up with a great answer on how it could look alot better than it ever could the way it is......Shoulda left it a good looking longbed than a cobbled-up shortbed.That thing is effed upper`na wombat!!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-29-2008, 05:22 AM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Unusual bed choice I couldn't agree more... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-29-2008, 05:29 AM	#19
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Unusual bed choice I always wondered what a NBS fleet bed would look like, that I now see it looks like crap....... __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods



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05-29-2008, 05:40 AM	#20
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Unusual bed choice I think I just threw up in my mouth !!! No I know I just threw up in my mouth !!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

05-29-2008, 06:52 AM	#23
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: Unusual bed choice The ULTIMATE mix between MODERN/CLASSICCLASSIC/MODERN...whatever! Last edited by GKsport67; 05-29-2008 at 06:56 AM.

05-29-2008, 07:20 AM	#24
AlienYouth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 411	Re: Unusual bed choice cant really judge it being 2 different colors, but so far it dont look so hot, lol __________________ Picturesss 71 C10 383/TH400 13.65 @ 99... 2.06 60' spinnin :/

05-29-2008, 07:24 AM	#25
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Unusual bed choice Two different colors doesn't help...with the prices of SWB beds these days I can't blame him for trying __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

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