73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

G-REX · 06-09-2010, 07:12 AM

Any one have any pics of a 1973-87 truck with a newer 88-98 8' bed on it?Or has anyone done this?Thanks

RandyP · 06-09-2010, 07:41 AM

Only way it looks remotely ok is if you use a stepside bed.

Slonaker · 06-09-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Only way it looks remotely ok is if you use a stepside bed.

I have seen 3 or 4 of them, and I agree. The stepside looks better, but it doesn't look good.

I have also seen a few stepsides on 67-72 pickups. Those look pretty good if done well.

Slonaker

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2010, 04:23 PM

I agree with Slonaker... body lines just don't like up with the 73-87 body style... Also no the 67-72, it looks a bit better but the wheel well arches are different.

slugish · 06-09-2010, 08:59 PM

AGREE , dont look right > saw one on a 67-72 --in my opinion it did more harm than good .

**old Rusty C10** · 06-09-2010, 09:08 PM

It can be done and i believe there is some modification to the bed to make it line up. A roofer i know did this and it looked awful of course he would destroy the beds of the trucks almost as soon as he would bolt them on
. Another guy i know bought an old police utility body and threw on a dually bed on it and there was a space between the cab and bed.
Its great if youre using the truck strictly for a work truck or traash hauler but if you want it to look remotely decent forget the idea

bigwheel15 · 06-09-2010, 10:17 PM

Seen one with an 88-98 step bet on it, looks nice from the side, but funky from the back because the bed looks narrower than the cab.

G-REX · 06-10-2010, 05:45 AM

Thanks,did some measuring bed is alot narrower than an 85

motornut · 06-10-2010, 10:21 AM

i think thats the combo i see around the neighbourhood,gona snap a pick next time i see it.yes the box is narrower

bigblock73 · 06-10-2010, 10:29 AM

One word...REDNECK

Don't do it, don't even think about it. LoL

G-REX · 06-11-2010, 06:43 AM

Well,it's gonning to be my oldest 1st ride,and my work/ mudding truck,I have a free newer bed,so either I put it on or build a nice flatbed out of angle and oak.Time will tell.Thanks for responses.

*87 chevy silverado* · 06-11-2010, 10:43 AM

my thing is its your truck do what u want to it i think it looks good IF done right

joebuick · 06-11-2010, 11:03 AM

Hello everybody,,,new member here and need some info. I have an 80 K10 that i installed fenders,grill and bumper of a 83. finally figured out the small differences but have come up on a biggie. The hoods are different!!!! not a really big problemo but the hinges are. Can somebody that has some info on this please chime in and tell me how they installed the additional hinges? prolly gonna have to do some cutting and welding but need some info. I installed the 2 front hinges and promptly let the hood get away from me and danged near cut my thumb off when it slammed on the fender!!! Thanks for any info,

bitchin85 · 06-12-2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

One word...REDNECK

Don't do it, don't even think about it. LoL

heyyy now... we prefer apalacian american

06-09-2010, 07:12 AM	#1
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed Any one have any pics of a 1973-87 truck with a newer 88-98 8' bed on it?Or has anyone done this?Thanks

06-09-2010, 07:41 AM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed Only way it looks remotely ok is if you use a stepside bed.

06-09-2010, 04:23 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed I agree with Slonaker... body lines just don't like up with the 73-87 body style... Also no the 67-72, it looks a bit better but the wheel well arches are different. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2010, 08:59 PM	#5
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed AGREE , dont look right > saw one on a 67-72 --in my opinion it did more harm than good .

06-09-2010, 09:08 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed It can be done and i believe there is some modification to the bed to make it line up. A roofer i know did this and it looked awful of course he would destroy the beds of the trucks almost as soon as he would bolt them on . Another guy i know bought an old police utility body and threw on a dually bed on it and there was a space between the cab and bed. Its great if youre using the truck strictly for a work truck or traash hauler but if you want it to look remotely decent forget the idea __________________ 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!!

06-09-2010, 10:17 PM	#7
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed Seen one with an 88-98 step bet on it, looks nice from the side, but funky from the back because the bed looks narrower than the cab.

06-10-2010, 05:45 AM	#8
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed Thanks,did some measuring bed is alot narrower than an 85

06-10-2010, 10:21 AM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed i think thats the combo i see around the neighbourhood,gona snap a pick next time i see it.yes the box is narrower __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-10-2010, 10:29 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed One word...REDNECK Don't do it, don't even think about it. LoL __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-11-2010, 06:43 AM	#11
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed Well,it's gonning to be my oldest 1st ride,and my work/ mudding truck,I have a free newer bed,so either I put it on or build a nice flatbed out of angle and oak.Time will tell.Thanks for responses.

06-11-2010, 10:43 AM	#12
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed my thing is its your truck do what u want to it i think it looks good IF done right

06-11-2010, 11:03 AM	#13
joebuick Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottonwood,NM Posts: 44	Re: 73-87 4x4 with a 88-98 bed Hello everybody,,,new member here and need some info. I have an 80 K10 that i installed fenders,grill and bumper of a 83. finally figured out the small differences but have come up on a biggie. The hoods are different!!!! not a really big problemo but the hinges are. Can somebody that has some info on this please chime in and tell me how they installed the additional hinges? prolly gonna have to do some cutting and welding but need some info. I installed the 2 front hinges and promptly let the hood get away from me and danged near cut my thumb off when it slammed on the fender!!! Thanks for any info,



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