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02-10-2011, 02:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Redding, Ca
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Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
Guys,
I am wanting to convert my 72 step into a short fleetside, but there appears to be a complete shortage to doner bed in existance. Is this a California thing or true nation-wide? How much would one expect to pay for one? Can one buy peices and build a bed? How much? SHould I give up and keep it a step? thx, Steve |
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02-10-2011, 03:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
There is a nationwide shortage of short fleets.....that people want to sell....that aren't rotten
 You can get an entire reproduction bed from Triplus/Keyparts and they actually are really nice looking (have seen in person together and the parts). They will run you around 2200-2500 depending on the dealer and shipping though.... The advantage is no body work. I'm looking myself for a super nice short fleet...I'm willing to pay 1000 up to 1500 for a super SUPER nice original...if not I'll just go repro as it'll save a ton of money and time on body/prep work.
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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02-10-2011, 03:10 AM
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VA72C10
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.
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02-10-2011, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
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02-10-2011, 12:23 PM
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
i pm'd you a local source
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1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul |
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02-10-2011, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 10-Uh-See
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
I say keep it a stepper...............but, of course, I'm a bit biased.
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02-10-2011, 01:48 PM
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Not too old to learn
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SoCal
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
If you have the skills, consider getting a long bed and shorten that,
There is a lot of good info on this site, on methods to cut them down.
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1968 C10 a way to long restoration. |
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02-10-2011, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Moyie Springs ID.
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
I just bought new bedsides from Brothers and they look real nice i havn't put it together yet
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02-12-2011, 02:31 AM
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Re: Converting my 72 from step to fleet?
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