Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jwilson645 · 10-02-2013, 04:19 PM

Thinking about chopping my 77 lwb down to a swb and I have access to an 87 bed for free. Do they have the same body lines? The 87 is about an hour from me and I can't get there until this weekend so I thought I'd ask here and see if anyone knew. I tried to search first but came up empty handed.

77ChevySharkBite · 10-02-2013, 04:22 PM

Yes the bed will swap to your swb the only thing that is different is on the 80's bed it'll have gas cap covers that's really the only difference.

KQQL IT · 10-02-2013, 07:03 PM

Gas doors. Tailgate hardware. The bump in the floor for the fill hose.
But will bolt in place.
I have 85 quarters on a 73 floor.
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Keith Seymore · 10-02-2013, 07:08 PM

Agree with the above, but would add the single tank on the 77 will be on the right side, and the single tank on the 87 will be on the left side.

If either (or both) had dual tanks then it's no issue.

K

86swb · 10-02-2013, 07:10 PM

Yes, the tail gate will be a little different. Can you use the tailgate from the long bed?

79Betty · 10-02-2013, 08:14 PM

Should jus switch the round piece at bottom left or right can't remember. All i did on my 79
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jwilson645 · 10-03-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Yes, the tail gate will be a little different. Can you use the tailgate from the long bed?

I could but the 87 has a really nice one. I know it'll all come to me when I get them side by side but I was thinking I'd just put the trim from the 77 on the 87 bed and tailgate. I know I'll have to drill a bunch of holes to put my trim on the bed sides but as long as the body lines are the same and it keeps me from having to shorten my 77 bed then I'm all for it. 77 bed has some body damage and rust anyway and the 87 does not.

Both have dual tanks but I'm considering eliminating one of them. I'm going to be moving the tanks from the 87 over so I have the intank fuel pumps for my LS swap. The switching valve on the 77 is shot so it's only ran off of one tank for years anyway.

10-02-2013, 04:19 PM	#1
jwilson645 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Morris, Alabama Posts: 184	Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? Thinking about chopping my 77 lwb down to a swb and I have access to an 87 bed for free. Do they have the same body lines? The 87 is about an hour from me and I can't get there until this weekend so I thought I'd ask here and see if anyone knew. I tried to search first but came up empty handed.

10-02-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? Yes the bed will swap to your swb the only thing that is different is on the 80's bed it'll have gas cap covers that's really the only difference. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

10-02-2013, 07:03 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,211	Re: Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? Gas doors. Tailgate hardware. The bump in the floor for the fill hose. But will bolt in place. I have 85 quarters on a 73 floor. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-02-2013, 07:08 PM	#4
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,193	Re: Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? Agree with the above, but would add the single tank on the 77 will be on the right side, and the single tank on the 87 will be on the left side. If either (or both) had dual tanks then it's no issue. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-02-2013, 07:10 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? Yes, the tail gate will be a little different. Can you use the tailgate from the long bed? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-02-2013, 08:14 PM	#6
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Is an 87 bed the same as a 77 bed? Should jus switch the round piece at bottom left or right can't remember. All i did on my 79 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10



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