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ItsRusty · 06-11-2003, 02:16 PM

Howdy all, this is my first post. Heres what I need. A source for replacement beds. I did know of a place that did them but they are no longer in business. I think the beds were remakes from Taiwan, they did fenders, doors etc, too. It's a fleetside short bed with dual tanks Rh and LH. Any ideas?

**old Rusty C10** · 06-11-2003, 02:37 PM

welcome to the board try LMC chevy duty and year opne all have sites and all have catalogues you could try other auto body supply houses too

ItsRusty · 06-11-2003, 02:50 PM

I checked at LMC but I only saw bed side panels, not complete beds. What are some other companies?

sider68 · 06-11-2003, 03:00 PM

You can either replace the sides or look for a new box.Probaly cheaper to replace the whole thing that is if you can even find one for it.

ItsRusty · 06-11-2003, 03:04 PM

Ya.. Unfortunetly, it has been impossible to find a dual tank shortbed! And at that, I have not seen both replacement sides (RH and LH) with square fuel door openings.. Ugh.. well, maybe some body work will be needed then, I was hoping to not have to.

sider68 · 06-11-2003, 03:20 PM

That,s what makes restoring so much fun.The initial truck is the cheapest and it all starts to add up from there

ItsRusty · 06-11-2003, 03:22 PM

LOL.. I know what you mean. I was hopping I could do this by 'bolt-on' only

See, the driveline is already set up. The suspension is brand new as well, even the tires. But the body needs work. There is nothing but surface rust and dents but still, it needs replacement. Oh well..

bigblock73 · 06-11-2003, 03:59 PM

try e-bay...thay have some on there from time to time. Also, check your local classifieds or swap meets...thay are a good source as well. A word of advice, try to get actual GM parts, much better quality and fit. They typically run more $$, but to me it is far outweighes by the finished product.

Oh...Welcome!

...Jeff

sider68 · 06-11-2003, 04:33 PM

Yes but you have to even watch that.I went to a goodmark dealer they recommended here in Canada and the dealer tried to unload some Taiwan POS on me that wasn,t even Goodmark.
Turns out they stock other brands and only sell Goodmark on pieces they can,t get elsewhere..ex:cowl induction hoods

r0lf- · 06-11-2003, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by ItsRusty
Ya.. Unfortunetly, it has been impossible to find a dual tank shortbed! And at that, I have not seen both replacement sides (RH and LH) with square fuel door openings.. Ugh.. well, maybe some body work will be needed then, I was hoping to not have to.

I have a dual tank shortbed

BaggedC10 · 06-11-2003, 09:15 PM

Try www.ClassicIndustries.com and order a catalog. I purchased a new bed floor, wheel houses, and front bed panel from them not too long ago. Very happy with the quality and finish.

jeffspower · 06-11-2003, 09:51 PM

There is a really nice rust-free short box in a yard here that came up from Oklahoma.

ItsRusty · 06-12-2003, 12:58 PM

Is that dual tank short bed for sale?

BigRed · 06-12-2003, 01:01 PM

ItsRusty, you may want to add your location in your profile so people can tell what area your in. It helps when trying to find parts for people.

06-11-2003, 02:16 PM	#1
ItsRusty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5	Need source for bed Howdy all, this is my first post. Heres what I need. A source for replacement beds. I did know of a place that did them but they are no longer in business. I think the beds were remakes from Taiwan, they did fenders, doors etc, too. It's a fleetside short bed with dual tanks Rh and LH. Any ideas?

06-11-2003, 02:37 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	welcome to the board try LMC chevy duty and year opne all have sites and all have catalogues you could try other auto body supply houses too __________________ 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!!

06-11-2003, 09:15 PM	#11
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Try www.ClassicIndustries.com and order a catalog. I purchased a new bed floor, wheel houses, and front bed panel from them not too long ago. Very happy with the quality and finish. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-12-2003, 01:01 PM	#14
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	ItsRusty, you may want to add your location in your profile so people can tell what area your in. It helps when trying to find parts for people. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-11-2003, 02:50 PM	#3
ItsRusty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5	I checked at LMC but I only saw bed side panels, not complete beds. What are some other companies?

06-11-2003, 03:00 PM	#4
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	You can either replace the sides or look for a new box.Probaly cheaper to replace the whole thing that is if you can even find one for it.

06-11-2003, 03:04 PM	#5
ItsRusty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5	Ya.. Unfortunetly, it has been impossible to find a dual tank shortbed! And at that, I have not seen both replacement sides (RH and LH) with square fuel door openings.. Ugh.. well, maybe some body work will be needed then, I was hoping to not have to.

06-11-2003, 03:20 PM	#6
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	That,s what makes restoring so much fun.The initial truck is the cheapest and it all starts to add up from there

06-11-2003, 03:22 PM	#7
ItsRusty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5	LOL.. I know what you mean. I was hopping I could do this by 'bolt-on' only See, the driveline is already set up. The suspension is brand new as well, even the tires. But the body needs work. There is nothing but surface rust and dents but still, it needs replacement. Oh well..

06-11-2003, 03:59 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	try e-bay...thay have some on there from time to time. Also, check your local classifieds or swap meets...thay are a good source as well. A word of advice, try to get actual GM parts, much better quality and fit. They typically run more $$, but to me it is far outweighes by the finished product. Oh...Welcome! ...Jeff

06-11-2003, 04:33 PM	#9
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Yes but you have to even watch that.I went to a goodmark dealer they recommended here in Canada and the dealer tried to unload some Taiwan POS on me that wasn,t even Goodmark. Turns out they stock other brands and only sell Goodmark on pieces they can,t get elsewhere..ex:cowl induction hoods

06-11-2003, 09:51 PM	#12
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	There is a really nice rust-free short box in a yard here that came up from Oklahoma.

06-12-2003, 12:58 PM	#13
ItsRusty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5	Is that dual tank short bed for sale?



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