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JWheeler331 · 07-20-2014, 04:56 PM

When I look through some websites and catalogs I see our years completely skipped over for lots of parts such as short bed sides and firewall replacement metal. Surely there would be a market for things like this. Any reason they are not made?
I see the years surrounding ours being offered.

Anything else that you'd like to see offered that is not?

**pdxhall** · 07-20-2014, 08:28 PM

Unfortunately, our trucks were slow to catch on with the masses. Now that they are finally getting more popular maybe the aftermarket suppliers will catch up. There has been a lot of new products showing up so I hope this continues as it's getting harder and harder to find good used parts.

hotrod66 · 07-20-2014, 09:30 PM

its just insane to me that they dont make short fleet bed sides. i would like to see the 60-61 side trim reproduced i am missing most of mine.

JWheeler331 · 07-20-2014, 09:50 PM

My firewall lip has two bad places and I see other years that offer a full firewall replacement panel. That would be great for my 65.

WhippinSaw · 07-20-2014, 09:53 PM

Mar-k makes a complete bedside, http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx

JWheeler331 · 07-20-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WhippinSaw

Mar-k makes a complete bedside, http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx

I don't think anyone makes a full short fleet side bed side.

bgbchevy · 07-20-2014, 11:58 PM

It would be nice to have a greater selection of 6-lug wheels...especially those that would accept a factory hubcap and disc brakes.

Add seat covers to the list as well.

markeb01 · 07-21-2014, 01:33 AM

Rather than offering a greater selection of parts, I wish they'd start over and build quality parts that actually duplicate the OEM pieces. I've never found a reproduction part yet that matches OEM, whether it be door handles, gaskets, and body sheet metal.

donthekawguy · 07-21-2014, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WhippinSaw

Mar-k makes a complete bedside, http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx

They don't make bedsides just inner replacement panels. Some other places have wheel well openings and thats it. It will be a few years before anyone makes complete bedsides is my guess. Now if someone were to make complete shortbed fleetside panels for 58-60 they would be rich!

Revoh · 07-21-2014, 08:31 AM

I'd like to see seat covers that look like original--especially custom cab.

'61-'63 hubcaps would be nice too (especially since I lost one over the weekend).

1963c-10 · 07-21-2014, 08:39 AM

I'm with Markeb01 on this one.....I'd just like to see some quality repop stuff being made. There are tons of non-reproduction parts and we've all learned to live with that, but I just wish they'd take the time to correct the issues with the parts currently being made, especially sheet metal parts. Doesn't do them any good to expand their selections if its going to be garbage too.

Softpatch · 07-21-2014, 03:15 PM

how about roof skins 60-66.?
.
M'I right ..? anyone listening.?
Anybody.?
I can get one for my 55-59 why not 60-66.?

tincan1966 · 07-21-2014, 05:14 PM

Sometimes it's a matter of manufacturers acquiring the tooling to make the parts- it can be cost prohibitive to invest in tooling and equipment for limited sales. It would take a hell of a lot of roof skin sales to equal the cost to make them.
And most guys wouldn't want to pay much anyway.

A handful of guys here, who MIGHT buy one(only if cheap enough) isn't a substantial market to set up manufacturing, especially if you want it made in the USA.

It's a sad situation, but all too true.

I'm like most anyone else- just like to have good quality stuff worth what you pay for it.

Bears63 · 07-21-2014, 05:25 PM

tincan, you hit the nail on the head. With the cost to start production of a new product line a manufacturer is not going to devote the resources and money until they are certain they can recoup their investment costs. They will make sure there is a solid market before that happens. Every year there is a higher demand for 60-66 parts. It is a matter of time before the market has more goodies in it. Look at how much is available now as opposed to 15 years ago, when I had my first '63. It's a massive difference.

ImpalaJim · 07-21-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Rather than offering a greater selection of parts, I wish they'd start over and build quality parts that actually duplicate the OEM pieces. I've never found a reproduction part yet that matches OEM, whether it be door handles, gaskets, and body sheet metal.

They cant copy right and so on

cortcomp · 07-21-2014, 08:12 PM

how about stainless windshield trim?!

Rockit · 07-21-2014, 08:27 PM

Did GM not make as many of this model as they did the other? Looking for parts trucks I have not much luck finding any?

supercharged · 07-22-2014, 03:19 PM

Actually, I hope our trucks never become so popular that the big commercial houses start reproducing part just for these years.

Part of the joy or restoration is making do with what you have and thinking outside the cab.

If our trucks ever become as popular as those cars that can literally be built from the ground up with all new parts (Mustangs, Camaros, Cobras, etc) then the game is over.

1963c-10 · 07-22-2014, 03:23 PM

Sail panel retainers would be nice. You always find the panels, but no mounts (retainers) with them.

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-22-2014, 11:45 PM

I wish they would make crate engine 305 A, B, C, D, E, 351, 401 E, M, 478 M and 702 V12 engines!!! LOL! OH! And it would be really nice if they reproduced short bed spare tire fenders.

1963c-10 · 07-23-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

I wish they would make crate engine 305 A, B, C, D, E, 351, 401 E, M, 478 M and 702 V12 engines!!! LOL! OH! And it would be really nice if they reproduced short bed spare tire fenders.

Hey TJ....they do repop the fender mount spare.

JWheeler331 · 07-23-2014, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImpalaJim

They cant copy right and so on

The copyright is prob out of date by now.

suzq044 · 07-23-2014, 03:12 PM

Suburban/Panel rear end (door surround?) would be good too. We need to replace thee entire sections where the reverse lights are on one side.. O.o

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-23-2014, 04:25 PM

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PanelFan · 07-23-2014, 09:51 PM

OUCH !!! that 1/4 panel on the sub is so PAINFUL too look at !!

07-20-2014, 04:56 PM	#1
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! When I look through some websites and catalogs I see our years completely skipped over for lots of parts such as short bed sides and firewall replacement metal. Surely there would be a market for things like this. Any reason they are not made? I see the years surrounding ours being offered. Anything else that you'd like to see offered that is not? __________________ Our 1965 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...79#post6204879

07-20-2014, 08:28 PM	#2
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Unfortunately, our trucks were slow to catch on with the masses. Now that they are finally getting more popular maybe the aftermarket suppliers will catch up. There has been a lot of new products showing up so I hope this continues as it's getting harder and harder to find good used parts. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

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hotrod66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: space station delta farce (justin tx) Posts: 594	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! its just insane to me that they dont make short fleet bed sides. i would like to see the 60-61 side trim reproduced i am missing most of mine. __________________ Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes are worn out

07-20-2014, 09:50 PM	#4
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! My firewall lip has two bad places and I see other years that offer a full firewall replacement panel. That would be great for my 65. __________________ Our 1965 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...79#post6204879

07-20-2014, 09:53 PM	#5
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Mar-k makes a complete bedside, http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/catalog.aspx __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.

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bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! It would be nice to have a greater selection of 6-lug wheels...especially those that would accept a factory hubcap and disc brakes. Add seat covers to the list as well. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

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markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Rather than offering a greater selection of parts, I wish they'd start over and build quality parts that actually duplicate the OEM pieces. I've never found a reproduction part yet that matches OEM, whether it be door handles, gaskets, and body sheet metal. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

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Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! I'd like to see seat covers that look like original--especially custom cab. '61-'63 hubcaps would be nice too (especially since I lost one over the weekend). __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

07-21-2014, 08:39 AM	#11
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! I'm with Markeb01 on this one.....I'd just like to see some quality repop stuff being made. There are tons of non-reproduction parts and we've all learned to live with that, but I just wish they'd take the time to correct the issues with the parts currently being made, especially sheet metal parts. Doesn't do them any good to expand their selections if its going to be garbage too. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

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Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! how about roof skins 60-66.? . M'I right ..? anyone listening.? Anybody.? I can get one for my 55-59 why not 60-66.? __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

07-21-2014, 05:14 PM	#13
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Sometimes it's a matter of manufacturers acquiring the tooling to make the parts- it can be cost prohibitive to invest in tooling and equipment for limited sales. It would take a hell of a lot of roof skin sales to equal the cost to make them. And most guys wouldn't want to pay much anyway. A handful of guys here, who MIGHT buy one(only if cheap enough) isn't a substantial market to set up manufacturing, especially if you want it made in the USA. It's a sad situation, but all too true. I'm like most anyone else- just like to have good quality stuff worth what you pay for it.

07-21-2014, 05:25 PM	#14
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! tincan, you hit the nail on the head. With the cost to start production of a new product line a manufacturer is not going to devote the resources and money until they are certain they can recoup their investment costs. They will make sure there is a solid market before that happens. Every year there is a higher demand for 60-66 parts. It is a matter of time before the market has more goodies in it. Look at how much is available now as opposed to 15 years ago, when I had my first '63. It's a massive difference. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

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Rockit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Price, Utah Posts: 68	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Did GM not make as many of this model as they did the other? Looking for parts trucks I have not much luck finding any?

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supercharged Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 210	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Actually, I hope our trucks never become so popular that the big commercial houses start reproducing part just for these years. Part of the joy or restoration is making do with what you have and thinking outside the cab. If our trucks ever become as popular as those cars that can literally be built from the ground up with all new parts (Mustangs, Camaros, Cobras, etc) then the game is over. __________________ Supercharged Scottsman Scottish by birth, American by law, Texan by the grace of God. “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle



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1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Sail panel retainers would be nice. You always find the panels, but no mounts (retainers) with them. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

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suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: Why don't anyone make? .......Wish they would! Suburban/Panel rear end (door surround?) would be good too. We need to replace thee entire sections where the reverse lights are on one side.. O.o __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

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