What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Truck Guy99 · 05-29-2013, 02:02 PM

I ran across this and am thinking about buying it. There is no tailgate to even see if it's GM. Is it? What year do you think it is? Is the bed worth much? Is it rare?

Thank you for any and all help!

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-29-2013, 02:06 PM

60-66 Chev stepside shortbed
My 65 K-10:

hyatt · 05-29-2013, 02:07 PM

looks like a 55-59

Kabwe · 05-29-2013, 02:08 PM

It looks to be a 55-66 bed judging from the fenders and the step.

Truck Guy99 · 05-29-2013, 02:17 PM

Will it fit both task force series and 60-66? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm more familiar with the bigger chevys (1 ton and up) with flat beds and such. What do you guys think I should pay (up to) for it? I'm going to go look at it Friday and I hope I can drag it home.

Kabwe · 05-29-2013, 03:30 PM

Yes it will fit a those trucks. Actually the bedsides are the same up to 1987 though the fenders and steps are different.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-29-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yes it will fit a those trucks. Actually the bedsides are the same up to 1987 though the fenders and steps are different.

Bingo, Bam passes on good info!

_Ogre · 05-29-2013, 04:32 PM

as kabwe indicated, same everything 55-66
same bed and tailgate 54 thru mid 80s

my 58 w/ modified bed

68 step side w/ fender spare

54 chevy flatened the bed rail and went to that tailgate

Truck Guy99 · 05-31-2013, 12:03 AM

Sweet trucks guys! I am going to look at it tomorrow. I am probably going to get it. I already have a buyer lined up for the frame. Now I just need somebody to buy the bed. Will let you guys know!

**mr48chev** · 05-31-2013, 11:59 AM

I watched a gal tow a really nice looking bright red bed like that that was made into a trailer around the corner while I was stopped at a light the other day and thought that it sure would look a lot nicer on someone's truck. Sometimes a guy/gal can buy a trailer with a nice bed and swap beds and either have a trailer to use or resell and a nice bed for his/her truck.

Kabwe · 05-31-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I watched a gal tow a really nice looking bright red bed like that that was made into a trailer around the corner while I was stopped at a light the other day and thought that it sure would look a lot nicer on someone's truck. Sometimes a guy/gal can buy a trailer with a nice bed and swap beds and either have a trailer to use or resell and a nice bed for his/her truck.

Yeah I've seen that a couple of times myself. Here is a pic of a Ford with a ford bed used as a trailer (sorry but I'm a carnut could care less about brand). I've also seen guys do it with Chevy trucks.

**G&R's57GMC** · 05-31-2013, 12:16 PM

I built this one to match my Tahoe (no pic)

Started life as a '69 Datsun PU then in the mid 80's I got a Ford L.B. for free from a friend who was getting a service body. I used it and abused it till last year when I came across this new Chevy L.B. that was used as a display in a truck accessory store.

I'd been looking for a mid 50's 8' or 9' bed for years, never found one.

It also works with my SSR

mknittle · 05-31-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yeah I've seen that a couple of times myself. Here is a pic of a Ford with a ford bed used as a trailer (sorry but I'm a carnut could care less about brand). I've also seen guys do it with Chevy trucks.

Nice f100 I am having a hard time figuring out what is up with the radiator though

Truck Guy99 · 05-31-2013, 12:45 PM

Those are some cool rides! I am looking at it this evening. I know you're animals when it comes to pictures, so I will post some.

And no, that wasn't an insult. I'm a picture whore to.
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Kabwe · 05-31-2013, 12:47 PM

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Nice f100 I am having a hard time figuring out what is up with the radiator though

I really don't remember why that radiator is like that I was still stunned by two beautiful cars that I seen at that show (one a chevelle and the other a mopar and man they were ridiculously nice) when I took that pic. What I do remember about that f100 is the guy that owned it was really nice. He built it in his garage and done everything. Body and Paint, interior, all the fab work which included suicide doors and kept the door handles to fool people.lol It had a volare clip, and a ford 5.0 engine which I thought a was refreshing to see a ford in a ford.

I asked him if you gets offers on that bed all the time.lol He just laughed and said every time I drive it with it attached.lol

dwcsr · 05-31-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Guy99

I ran across this and am thinking about buying it. There is no tailgate to even see if it's GM. Is it? What year do you think it is? Is the bed worth much? Is it rare?

Thank you for any and all help!

I'm going with 55-59. Somewhere on the early 60's they put a light on the rear fender and there is a raised boss for it that I don't see on this bed.

GMtrucknut!! · 05-31-2013, 09:35 PM

The 60-66 used a slightly wider frame so the supports for the steps are almost equal in size from mounting point to the curve where the step bolts on ,the early beds are considerably wider at the cross sill .

Truck Guy99 · 06-01-2013, 08:12 PM

I managed to drag her home! It's solid as can be. A few dings but nothing bad. Wood floor, nice tongue, good shape. Will post pics if you want
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**G&R's57GMC** · 06-02-2013, 12:51 AM

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I managed to drag her home! It's solid as can be. A few dings but nothing bad. Wood floor, nice tongue, good shape. Will post pics if you want
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Truck Guy99 · 06-02-2013, 01:26 AM

I'm at a Guns N Roses concert right now. It's too dark. Will post pics tomorrow when I wake up. Probably gonna be at the crack of noon.
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Zach B · 06-17-2013, 01:08 AM

from what i can tell its a late 55-66 bed.

05-29-2013, 02:02 PM	#1
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? I ran across this and am thinking about buying it. There is no tailgate to even see if it's GM. Is it? What year do you think it is? Is the bed worth much? Is it rare? Thank you for any and all help! __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

05-29-2013, 02:06 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? 60-66 Chev stepside shortbed My 65 K-10: __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

05-29-2013, 02:07 PM	#3
hyatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sparta tennessee Posts: 345	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? looks like a 55-59 __________________ 1946 car hauler 1948 surburban 1937 chevy sedan 1940 olds sedan (project) 1967 ss396 chevelle 1999 dually crewcab(24000 miles)

05-29-2013, 02:08 PM	#4
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? It looks to be a 55-66 bed judging from the fenders and the step.

05-29-2013, 02:17 PM	#5
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? Will it fit both task force series and 60-66? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm more familiar with the bigger chevys (1 ton and up) with flat beds and such. What do you guys think I should pay (up to) for it? I'm going to go look at it Friday and I hope I can drag it home. __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

05-29-2013, 03:30 PM	#6
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? Yes it will fit a those trucks. Actually the bedsides are the same up to 1987 though the fenders and steps are different.

05-29-2013, 04:32 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? as kabwe indicated, same everything 55-66 same bed and tailgate 54 thru mid 80s my 58 w/ modified bed 68 step side w/ fender spare 54 chevy flatened the bed rail and went to that tailgate __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-31-2013, 12:03 AM	#9
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? Sweet trucks guys! I am going to look at it tomorrow. I am probably going to get it. I already have a buyer lined up for the frame. Now I just need somebody to buy the bed. Will let you guys know! __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

05-31-2013, 11:59 AM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? I watched a gal tow a really nice looking bright red bed like that that was made into a trailer around the corner while I was stopped at a light the other day and thought that it sure would look a lot nicer on someone's truck. Sometimes a guy/gal can buy a trailer with a nice bed and swap beds and either have a trailer to use or resell and a nice bed for his/her truck. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-31-2013, 12:16 PM	#12
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? I built this one to match my Tahoe (no pic) Started life as a '69 Datsun PU then in the mid 80's I got a Ford L.B. for free from a friend who was getting a service body. I used it and abused it till last year when I came across this new Chevy L.B. that was used as a display in a truck accessory store. I'd been looking for a mid 50's 8' or 9' bed for years, never found one. It also works with my SSR Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 05-31-2013 at 12:31 PM.

05-31-2013, 12:45 PM	#14
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? Those are some cool rides! I am looking at it this evening. I know you're animals when it comes to pictures, so I will post some. And no, that wasn't an insult. I'm a picture whore to. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

05-31-2013, 09:35 PM	#17
GMtrucknut!! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Attica,indiana Posts: 264	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? The 60-66 used a slightly wider frame so the supports for the steps are almost equal in size from mounting point to the curve where the step bolts on ,the early beds are considerably wider at the cross sill .

06-01-2013, 08:12 PM	#18
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? I managed to drag her home! It's solid as can be. A few dings but nothing bad. Wood floor, nice tongue, good shape. Will post pics if you want Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

06-02-2013, 01:26 AM	#20
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? I'm at a Guns N Roses concert right now. It's too dark. Will post pics tomorrow when I wake up. Probably gonna be at the crack of noon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

06-17-2013, 01:08 AM	#21
Zach B Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: El Dorado Springs Missouri Posts: 246	Re: What year is this bed? Is it even Chevy? from what i can tell its a late 55-66 bed.



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