Short fleet bed sides available soon! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Leadfoot Lambert · 06-22-2015, 09:57 PM

I can't be the first to have seen this....
http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.VYi74vn4Lr2

**The Rocknrod** · 06-22-2015, 10:49 PM

That's neat. Now if they'd just get hot and make a hood.

Slow Build · 06-22-2015, 11:31 PM

Finally.

Thanks for the post.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-23-2015, 12:31 AM

Shipping is going to be a killer. Hopefully someone local will be selling them

jbgroby · 06-23-2015, 08:27 AM

Lord, it would sure be nice to have the 8' fleet sides. IF these sell well they might pop them out as well.

1963c-10 · 06-23-2015, 09:25 AM

I think the cost and risk of shipping hoods as large as ours is the main reason they have not been reproduced. Bed sides are long, but not terribly wide (can still be managed by one person). A hood as big as ours would require 2 people to move.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-23-2015, 09:43 AM

They've reproduced hoods for nearly every truck from the 30's on up, they past ours up.

patrickk1 · 06-23-2015, 11:31 AM

I just emailed them and this is the response I received:

"These bed sides are something that we will be carrying in the future. We are not due to carry them for 4 to 6 months. I hope this helps, have a great day."

I am sitting on 2 sets of long fleetside bed panels right now. Luckily each set has 1 bedside that is in excellent condition(other needs a tiny bit of work). Looks like long fleetsides will become worth more than short fleetsides shortly.

1963c-10 · 06-23-2015, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

They've reproduced hoods for nearly every truck from the 30's on up, they past ours up.

We also have the largest hood produced on any chevy / gmc truck that I'm aware of.

par4tom · 06-23-2015, 04:28 PM

Kudo's to the largest hood!!! Do we get a special award for having the largest one?

LT1 Burb · 06-23-2015, 04:42 PM

As with all repop parts, there is still no substitute for original.

1963c-10 · 06-23-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

As with all repop parts, there is still no substitute for original.

And will probably be of the same quality of the other repop parts. I do realize that a lot of people can't source OEM parts and that some don't have the time or money to fix themselves also. So I'm glad that a part is being made. It'd just be nice if they'd fit as described and were the same quality.

But your 100% correct....can't beat original parts.

vince1 · 06-23-2015, 04:54 PM

I've got a spare LH long fleetside panel but it doesn't do me much good for the right side that is all caved in. Got the box off today and upside down on the grass after just about taking my head off from one of the cross beams taking off. I'll probably have a nice shiner at the wedding we are about to attend. On the upside the body work will be much easier now and I need the practice. If a new side panel was available would I buy it? Definitely, but first would need to win the lottery.

oldtrux · 06-23-2015, 05:55 PM

http://www.usbody.com/pages_trucks/60-chevy.htm
you can repop these things to death!!!!

ImpalaJim · 06-23-2015, 05:57 PM

They look seamless like I did to mine

jonzcustomshop · 06-24-2015, 07:10 PM

the good thing about this is that at some point they might start reproducing the cabs like they do for 47-59. If they don't already, they will probably do the 67-72 cab, and then ours...

hotrod66 · 06-24-2015, 09:31 PM

Why after hours of beating on mine they finally decided to make them dang you aftermarket!

perro13 · 06-24-2015, 09:47 PM

I wonder if it's the outer & inner panel

pestwagon · 06-24-2015, 10:24 PM

price is ONLY $599/side

jonzcustomshop · 06-24-2015, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perro13

I wonder if it's the outer & inner panel

I think it has to be, because the of the 2 piece way they are designed from the factory...

another question will be are they going to be 2 different thicknesses like the factory ones?
I don't know my sheet metal gauges, but maybe 20 on the outer lower, and 18 on the inner lower and upper?

Raptor0206 · 06-25-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pestwagon

price is ONLY $599/side

I think its a good deal. They could charge 1000 a side and people would still buy them. I know im probably going lol

russellrox · 06-25-2015, 10:53 PM

i called yesterday and they told me they are expecting them around mid to late july, not sure if that's the truth but hope so, looks like I will be making a trip if they get them in.

patrickk1 · 09-01-2015, 08:06 AM

According to my email, these are suppose to be in-stock this week. But LMC will be carrying them also, and LMC has free truck freight over $1k.

63burban · 09-01-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by oldtrux

http://www.usbody.com/pages_trucks/60-chevy.htm
you can repop these things to death!!!!

I know a guy with these parts on his truck and they look good.
A fiberglass cab would be awesome

vince1 · 09-01-2015, 10:38 AM

What could a person expect to get for a straight used box side, but requiring the usual inside rust clean up? I guess packaging and freight would be the killer in trying to move such a part.

06-22-2015, 09:57 PM	#1
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06-22-2015, 10:49 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! That's neat. Now if they'd just get hot and make a hood. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-22-2015, 11:31 PM	#3
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! Finally. Thanks for the post. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

06-23-2015, 12:31 AM	#4
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06-23-2015, 08:27 AM	#5
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! Lord, it would sure be nice to have the 8' fleet sides. IF these sell well they might pop them out as well. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-23-2015, 09:25 AM	#6
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! I think the cost and risk of shipping hoods as large as ours is the main reason they have not been reproduced. Bed sides are long, but not terribly wide (can still be managed by one person). A hood as big as ours would require 2 people to move. __________________ 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

06-23-2015, 09:43 AM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! They've reproduced hoods for nearly every truck from the 30's on up, they past ours up. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-23-2015, 11:31 AM	#8
patrickk1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 197	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! I just emailed them and this is the response I received: "These bed sides are something that we will be carrying in the future. We are not due to carry them for 4 to 6 months. I hope this helps, have a great day." I am sitting on 2 sets of long fleetside bed panels right now. Luckily each set has 1 bedside that is in excellent condition(other needs a tiny bit of work). Looks like long fleetsides will become worth more than short fleetsides shortly. __________________ - Patrick 1964 GMC pickup lwb ~ My newest build! 1937 Ford Coupe ~ Custom frame, LS1, quickchange 1950 Chevrolet 3100 ~ Bagged (Sold) 1931 Chrysler Roadster ~'32 Ford Frame, Channeled 8" (Originally a 60's show car) 1967 Chevelle ~ 454 Triple Black (Sold) 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS (Sold)

06-23-2015, 04:28 PM	#10
par4tom Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kingsburg CA Posts: 581	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! Kudo's to the largest hood!!! Do we get a special award for having the largest one? __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=705185 How to Get Audiophile Sound in 60-66 Trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7236896 Building Your Own Speaker Kick Pods http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=730495

06-23-2015, 04:42 PM	#11
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! As with all repop parts, there is still no substitute for original.

06-23-2015, 04:54 PM	#13
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! I've got a spare LH long fleetside panel but it doesn't do me much good for the right side that is all caved in. Got the box off today and upside down on the grass after just about taking my head off from one of the cross beams taking off. I'll probably have a nice shiner at the wedding we are about to attend. On the upside the body work will be much easier now and I need the practice. If a new side panel was available would I buy it? Definitely, but first would need to win the lottery.

06-23-2015, 05:55 PM	#14
oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 554	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! http://www.usbody.com/pages_trucks/60-chevy.htm you can repop these things to death!!!!

06-23-2015, 05:57 PM	#15
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! They look seamless like I did to mine

06-24-2015, 07:10 PM	#16
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! the good thing about this is that at some point they might start reproducing the cabs like they do for 47-59. If they don't already, they will probably do the 67-72 cab, and then ours... __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

06-24-2015, 09:31 PM	#17
hotrod66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: space station delta farce (justin tx) Posts: 594	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! Why after hours of beating on mine they finally decided to make them dang you aftermarket! __________________ Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes are worn out



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06-24-2015, 09:47 PM	#18
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! I wonder if it's the outer & inner panel

06-24-2015, 10:24 PM	#19
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! price is ONLY $599/side

06-25-2015, 10:53 PM	#22
russellrox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 172	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! i called yesterday and they told me they are expecting them around mid to late july, not sure if that's the truth but hope so, looks like I will be making a trip if they get them in.

09-01-2015, 08:06 AM	#23
patrickk1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 197	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! According to my email, these are suppose to be in-stock this week. But LMC will be carrying them also, and LMC has free truck freight over $1k. __________________ - Patrick 1964 GMC pickup lwb ~ My newest build! 1937 Ford Coupe ~ Custom frame, LS1, quickchange 1950 Chevrolet 3100 ~ Bagged (Sold) 1931 Chrysler Roadster ~'32 Ford Frame, Channeled 8" (Originally a 60's show car) 1967 Chevelle ~ 454 Triple Black (Sold) 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS (Sold)

09-01-2015, 10:38 AM	#25
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,166	Re: Short fleet bed sides available soon! What could a person expect to get for a straight used box side, but requiring the usual inside rust clean up? I guess packaging and freight would be the killer in trying to move such a part.

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