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10-13-2014, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Orlando, FL
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Stepside bed replacement
Hey guys im looking to replace the bed on my new c10 and found a couple of beds not too far from me, but i just want to be certain, are all the beds up to 85 the same minus the fenders?
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10-13-2014, 01:24 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
No. The bedsides are different. 67-72 fenders and steps WILL NOT bolt up to a 73-87 bed.
You CAN make them work, but you will need to drill the holes for the 67-72 fenders, and weld a lower front section on from a 67-72 bed where the step bolts up. I can't remember how close the cross sills are.
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10-13-2014, 01:26 PM
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
thanks for the input, I also got the same answer form Mar-k. Anyone ever use fiberglass to patch their bedsides? I happen to have tons of 2x2 stuff and a pair of bedsides riddled with holes...
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10-13-2014, 02:15 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
I edited my post above... started to edit it and got caught up in work stuff before I hit save.
Another member did a detailed write up with pictures years ago (member "palfstep"), but I can't locate it now. If you can weld it can be done. You only really need to replace the front lower section of the 73-87 bed with a 67-72 section (for the 67-72 step to bolt up)... and drill a lot of new holes and weld up the old ones.
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Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! |
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10-13-2014, 02:20 PM
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
I did find that write up,http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123833, but i was also looking at my bed and it may be salvageable. I have found two fenders in good shape and here are some pics. i think with some fiberglass it could be good.
   
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10-13-2014, 07:12 PM
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Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: the town of the cow, Texas
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
jsera... where are you located? I have 2 step bedsides in better shape than yours that I would give you
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10-13-2014, 08:49 PM
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
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10-14-2014, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Grapevine, Tx.
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
Here is another reason to come to Texas
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/4704922761.html
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10-14-2014, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Orlando, FL
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
I actually found a local forum member on craigslist today with the bed I need, Ill get some pics once i do the swap this weekend
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10-15-2014, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Grapevine, Tx.
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
That is good news
Keep us updated and have fun.
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10-15-2014, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Salado, Texas
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
looking forward to the progress
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Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186 |
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10-15-2014, 08:10 AM
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Florida Edition
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
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Re: Stepside bed replacement
Good to see another Central Florida member on here. I believe I have seen that truck in person before.
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