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MOTOIMPAIRED · 09-20-2011, 07:39 PM

I have a 66 stepside and need the bed front. I was able to locate someone local that has a bed front for a fleet side.

My question is, would this work or could it be modified to work? I'm thinking it is probably wider then the stepside front.......

**PGSigns** · 09-20-2011, 08:25 PM

It is much wider. It could be cut down in a pinch but the relief that is stamped in it would pose a problem.
Jimmy

Scot_Douglas · 09-20-2011, 08:30 PM

Mar-k sells them for a decent price and their made in the USA - and a forum supporter.

MOTOIMPAIRED · 09-20-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

It is much wider. It could be cut down in a pinch but the relief that is stamped in it would pose a problem.
Jimmy

Thanks.. That is what I pictured in my mind as I have not seen either in person. I located three 64-66 trucks in a junk yard but they are now burried in six feet of weeds and being Florida, there are all kinds of critters living around there. I guess I need to bring the weedeater and wasp spray and go get the parts I need.

Thanks for the help, I need to start a build thread. I have been working on this truck the past seven months and have taken lots of pictures along the way...

Rich 5150 69 · 09-20-2011, 10:47 PM

Ok no time like the present...

chevytrucknut61 · 09-20-2011, 11:14 PM

When I was building mine I started working on the front panel and with just a phone call I was done. The panel looks great! Got it from Chevy Duty, now Classic parts. Some times it easier to buy new than to fix junk. Still have the old panel 25 years later.

Scot_Douglas · 09-21-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MOTOIMPAIRED

Thanks.. That is what I pictured in my mind as I have not seen either in person. I located three 64-66 trucks in a junk yard but they are now burried in six feet of weeds and being Florida, there are all kinds of critters living around there. I guess I need to bring the weedeater and wasp spray and go get the parts I need.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to get the time off for a roadtrip to Florida! I have a real nifty torch that runs of a 20# propane cylinder...

MOTOIMPAIRED · 09-25-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

Now I'm trying to figure out how to get the time off for a roadtrip to Florida! I have a real nifty torch that runs of a 20# propane cylinder...

I think I might try to go tomorrow and get what I need. I will take some photos of the trucks there. Its a small classic car and truck junk yard that no one really knows much about. They deal more in scrap metal and the son like to run the junk yard..

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-25-2011, 05:55 PM

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_121.html $80 brand new for stepsides.

rbar · 09-26-2011, 12:56 PM

Go with MAR-K. I bought one for my fleetside and it is better than original, heavy duty, fits great. It is the only body panel I have bought aftermarket that I have been happy with.

MOTOIMPAIRED · 09-26-2011, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the links. I found another guy today that says he has two trucks on his property that are pretty much all complete. In his word there is some rust but not bad at all. He is clearing the land and doesn't want the trucks. One is a fleet and the other a step side. He said come take bother truck for $400 dollars because that is what the scrap yard is going to give him. It's pretty said because I have end room for them. I hope to go there tomorrow and check them out and maybe get some parts I need. I will try and get pictures and post them.

09-20-2011, 07:39 PM	#1
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Bed Front Question????? I have a 66 stepside and need the bed front. I was able to locate someone local that has a bed front for a fleet side. My question is, would this work or could it be modified to work? I'm thinking it is probably wider then the stepside front.......

09-20-2011, 08:25 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Bed Front Question????? It is much wider. It could be cut down in a pinch but the relief that is stamped in it would pose a problem. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-20-2011, 08:30 PM	#3
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Bed Front Question????? Mar-k sells them for a decent price and their made in the USA - and a forum supporter. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

09-20-2011, 10:47 PM	#5
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Bed Front Question????? Ok no time like the present... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

09-20-2011, 11:14 PM	#6
chevytrucknut61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wichita Ks. Posts: 130	Re: Bed Front Question????? When I was building mine I started working on the front panel and with just a phone call I was done. The panel looks great! Got it from Chevy Duty, now Classic parts. Some times it easier to buy new than to fix junk. Still have the old panel 25 years later.

09-25-2011, 05:55 PM	#9
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: Bed Front Question????? http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_121.html $80 brand new for stepsides. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

09-26-2011, 12:56 PM	#10
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: Bed Front Question????? Go with MAR-K. I bought one for my fleetside and it is better than original, heavy duty, fits great. It is the only body panel I have bought aftermarket that I have been happy with. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

09-26-2011, 03:30 PM	#11
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: Bed Front Question????? Thanks for the links. I found another guy today that says he has two trucks on his property that are pretty much all complete. In his word there is some rust but not bad at all. He is clearing the land and doesn't want the trucks. One is a fleet and the other a step side. He said come take bother truck for $400 dollars because that is what the scrap yard is going to give him. It's pretty said because I have end room for them. I hope to go there tomorrow and check them out and maybe get some parts I need. I will try and get pictures and post them. __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726



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